In the Real World
Celine’s appearance triggered the first major surge in both viewership and chat activity since Black Cat’s livestream had begun.
Although many viewers had already seen her through other streamers, their excitement hadn’t diminished in the slightest.
“She just asked Herta for a Stellaron? Are they really that close?”
“Silver Wolf’s helpless expression after getting all her accounts banned… I just can’t…”
“Silver Wolf trying not to cry was way too cute. I want to—”
“Mods!”
Black Cat immediately interrupted.
“Ban that guy. Ten minutes.”
She cleared her throat before speaking seriously.
“Ahem. Everyone, this is a proper game livestream. Please don’t say anything that might get me banned.”
“I don’t want to end up like Silver Wolf.”
The chat instantly filled with laughter.
“Hahaha!”
“Black Cat got scared!”
“Streamer folded instantly.”
“But seriously…”
“Selene is on the Astral Express, while Celine is with the Stellaron Hunters.”
“I’ve read some of the beta story leaks.”
“It looks like the Astral Express and the Stellaron Hunters are sworn enemies.”
“Himeko is on the Astral Express too…”
“Oh no…”
“I’ve got a really bad feeling.”
“I get it now.”
“Honkai is about to give us another ‘Final Lesson.'”
“YES!”
“I WANT SUFFERING!”
“I WANT BLOOD!”
“Ahem!”
Black Cat quickly stopped the discussion.
“Alright, alright. Let’s not jump that far ahead.”
“Let’s just continue the story.”
She selected the female Trailblazer without hesitation.
When she saw Silver Wolf and Celine fighting each other, she couldn’t help laughing.
“Celine feels completely different from Selene.”
“She’s… how should I put it…”
“Much more down-to-earth.”
“And way more annoying.”
The story then continued almost exactly like the beta version.
Dan Heng nearly performing CPR.
March 7th interrupting.
The Trailblazer obtaining the baseball bat.
Saving Arlan.
Everything progressed normally.
Until they were about to enter the elevator leading to the Master Control Zone.
Suddenly—
Something changed.
A Voidranger, accompanied by numerous other Antimatter Legion soldiers, suddenly burst out from the shadows.
Its target…
Was Dan Heng.
According to the original story, Himeko’s drone should have arrived just in time to intercept the attack.
But this time—
Just before the enemy’s strike reached Dan Heng—
A soft silver moonlight suddenly erupted from his body.
The light wasn’t dazzling.
Instead…
It possessed an indescribable gentleness.
Like an invisible shield.
Clang!
A loud metallic impact echoed through the corridor.
The Voidranger’s attack was completely blocked.
The immense recoil even forced the monster to stagger backward.
At the same time…
The same silver moonlight appeared around March 7th.
Then—
The moonlight surrounding both of them detached from their bodies.
Streams of silver light gathered together in front of the group.
They intertwined…
Merged…
And gradually formed the silhouette of a person.
Long silver-white hair.
A graceful figure.
A familiar profile.
As the light slowly faded—
Every player watching the scene widened their eyes.
For a brief second…
The chat froze.
Then—
It exploded.
“Kiana?!?!?!”
“HOLY CRAP!!”
“Wasn’t she in a wheelchair during the PV?!”
“Why is she standing now?!”
March 7th’s eyes widened.
“Selene-nee?!”
The moonlight projection slowly turned around.
A gentle smile appeared on Selene’s face.
“Hello, March.”
“Hello, Dan Heng.”
“Hmm…”
“It looks like you’ve made a new friend.”
Her gaze briefly rested on Stelle.
Then she calmly faced the approaching Antimatter Legion once more.
“You should leave.”
“I’ll handle this.”
Her voice remained as gentle as ever.
Then she calmly added,
“I’m going to blow them all up.”
“…What?”
March 7th was completely dumbfounded.
Even Dan Heng showed a rare look of confusion.
There wasn’t time to ask questions.
Trusting Selene completely, the three immediately retreated into the elevator.
As the elevator doors slowly closed…
The last thing they saw was—
Selene’s projection slowly floating forward.
Instead of attacking…
She opened both arms.
An invisible force spread outward.
Like gentle gravity.
One after another…
Every nearby Voidranger was irresistibly pulled toward her.
Even the massive Trampler was dragged into the center.
Then—
The projection erupted.
A brilliant silver light engulfed everything.
“BOOM!!”
The deafening explosion shook the entire corridor.
When the light finally disappeared…
The battlefield had become completely silent.
Not a single Antimatter Legion soldier remained.
Selene’s projection had also vanished.
Only countless silver motes of light slowly drifted through the air.
Inside the elevator…
The three survivors stared at each other in disbelief.
March 7th swallowed.
“It…”
“It really exploded…”
“Selene-nee…”
“She…”
“She blew herself up together with the monsters…”
Meanwhile…
Black Cat’s livestream had completely exploded.
“IT REALLY BLEW UP?!”
“Peak support character!”
“She literally sacrificed herself!”
“My Selene!!”
“Don’t cry!”
“That was only a projection!”
“The real Selene is still safe aboard the Astral Express.”
“THIS SUPPORT IS INSANE!”
Black Cat stared blankly at the game screen.
After several seconds…
She slowly took a deep breath.
Then finally muttered,
“Holy crap…”