"Seele is too strong!"
"My Seele, with 0+1 setup, has been cutting through enemies from the Underworld to the Overworld without even blinking!"
"Now we're heading to the location of the Stellaron with Serval."
"There will definitely be a lot of enemies trying to stop us along the way, but it's fine because—"
"[Fade away with the butterflies, phantom of the past!]"
After playing Honkai: Star Rail all night.
Not just Guinaifen, but even the livestream viewers were almost brainwashed by this line.
The story was now reaching its climax, and more and more players were tuning in.
"At first, I thought Bronya and Seele were enemies, but as the story progressed, their relationship started to feel... off..."
"It's like they found true friendship through adversity!"
"Now Bronya might be in danger. Whether from the perspective of the Astral Express crew or Seele's standpoint, we must save Bronya and end the disaster brought by the Stellaron!" Guinaifen declared with righteous determination.
In the livestream, 30,000 people were online simultaneously.
The active chat proved that these viewers weren't just idling in the livestream—they were all following the Trailblazing journey on Jarilo-VI.
…
[Chat]
"This game is absolutely insane! It's only been a day, but I feel like I've known March 7th, Dan Heng, and the others for a year!"
"And Bronya and Seele—they're not just NPCs in a game, but real people living out there in the galaxy! Just thinking about it gives me chills!"
"The people of Jarilo-VI have a rare fighting spirit, something you don't often see on planets acquired by the Interastral Peace Corporation."
"Without realizing it, I've already gotten so invested. Sniff... Bronya, you better not get hurt!"
"I'm skipping work today! I have to see how Jarilo-VI's story ends!"
...
With the support of the viewers, Guinaifen lived up to expectations.
She fought her way from the Silvermane Guards' restricted zone to the Echoes of the Corridor.
Along the way, besides the battles, she also encountered remnants of Bronya and Cocolia.
Through these fragments, everyone witnessed how cold and obsessive the current Supreme Guardian of Belobog was.
When they reached the last fragment, Guinaifen couldn't help but slam the table and say, "This Cocolia is just spouting indoctrination!"
"Is everything the Stellaron says correct? What even is it?"
"If we have to fight her later, I'm going to teach her a lesson with Seele!"
"Our Galaxy Bat-wielding Hero isn't to be trifled with!"
Before the Everwinter Hill.
The atmosphere of the final battle was almost palpable through the screen.
Even Seele, who had been charging forward relentlessly, couldn't help but pause for a moment.
Looking at the snowy plains ahead, she said in a grave tone, "So... Bronya, and the fate of both the Overworld and the Underworld, are now ahead of us... in our hands."
"Strange, I thought I'd feel fear or nervousness... but no. The only thing I feel right now is... unreality."
[Does the [Trailblazing] journey always end like this?]
[They should be used to this kind of adventure by now.]
[Resting in peace in the snowy plains... doesn't sound too bad.]
There were three options. Guinaifen, with a playful mindset, chose the third one.
After going through so much of the story.
Not just Guinaifen, but many players had gotten used to this Trailblazer who always found a way to crack jokes no matter the situation.
It also helped ease the tension before the final battle.
When she first chose the female protagonist, Guinaifen thought she was a simple, honest person. But after countless dialogue choices, her character had been completely subverted.
March 7th immediately complained, "Hey, why are you being so pessimistic again?"
"The train passes through one world after another. We are just passersby, witnesses to a story."
Dan Heng, as always, was the most serious.
"We always try to avoid getting caught in the tides that decide the fate of worlds... but sometimes, we have no choice."
March 7th chuckled and said, "In other words, Stelle—your first [Trailblazing] journey has been incredibly lucky!"
Seele shook her head slightly, her gaze sharpening again. "I was going to say some unnecessary, discouraging words, but I changed my mind. Adventuring with you all makes even the biggest challenges seem manageable."
"Exactly! A fun adventure shouldn't have so many rules."
March 7th said with a smile.
"Helping those in need, making trustworthy friends, and saving the world a few times along the way—"
"—That's the [Spirit of Trailblazing]!"
Entering [Everwinter Hill].
They followed the mountain path, where the Automatons had been frozen into ice sculptures.
Beneath a massive mechanical construct.
Cocolia was indeed forcing Bronya to accept the will of the Stellaron!
Her cold, emotionless voice whispered, "Don't resist, Bronya—accept the shared will!"
"Look at the future they promise, Bronya! A world without poverty, cold, or pain; a world where people no longer have to beg like prisoners for survival; a world we can protect forever."
Seeing this.
Before Guinaifen could say anything, the livestream viewers were already outraged.
…
[Chat]
"What kind of Supreme Guardian is this? You just believe whatever the Stellaron says?"
"The Stellaron is something most people can't handle. It's a miracle Jarilo-VI has held on this long."
"Doubt the Stellaron Hunters! understand the Stellaron Hunters! surpass the Stellaron Hunters!"
"I'm so immersed! I can't help but want to smash Cocolia's head with a baseball bat!"
"Just go in and fight! I want to see how many rounds this Supreme Guardian can last!"
To be continued…
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