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Exalting Sanctum Square.
After sending the message to Sampo.
Sparkle showed a carefree smile.
Although she was indeed a Masked Fool, she never aligned herself with any particular group or faction.
Her only pursuit was fun above all else!
And besides the fun online.
She had discovered a new source of amusement here on the Xianzhou Luofu!
The square was crowded.
Many players gathered in front of the central screen to watch the livestream.
Engaging in heated discussions and exchanges.
It was as if they were at some music festival.
Very lively.
But in a corner.
A man stood out as out of place.
He was eating some snacks.
Next to him was a beautiful woman accompanying him.
When the woman left to buy some water.
Sparkle immediately appeared in front of the man.
Giving him a meaningful look.
"Well, well, well, not bad."
"You've managed to bring over a big star from the galaxy?"
Lin Yu smiled slightly: "What big star? I don't know what you're talking about."
Sparkle leaned in.
Almost touching Lin Yu's face.
"Don't play dumb, my Fool's eyes never miss a thing."
Then.
Her plum blossom-shaped pupils suddenly revealed a hint of amusement.
"Don't worry, I'm not here to break you two apart, I'm here to join you."
"Let me think of something fun…"
"How about we pretend Robin has been harmed and send a scam message to Sunday?"
"When he rushes over in a panic, we'll notify the reporters…"
"That way, everyone will know that the siblings have come to Luofu."
"I'm really looking forward to seeing the expression on that chicken-wing boy's face!"
Clearly.
Sparkle's target for fun this time was Sunday.
But Lin Yu shook his head slightly.
"Too small, your vision is too narrow."
"This is somewhat amusing, but not enough."
"And in the end, it feels a bit too bland, like a fine wine that fails to leave a lasting impression—undoubtedly a failed creation."
Hearing Lin Yu's words, Sparkle crossed her arms in defiance.
She rolled her eyes and said, "Well then, tell me, what's your plan?"
Lin Yu placed his hand on Sparkle's shoulder.
Pulling her a bit closer, he whispered, "Do you know where the most tense region is right now?"
"Penacony."
"Ever since Acheron's identity was exposed by Yu Ling, forces across the universe have turned their attention there."
"Many factions already see Acheron as the most threatening presence."
"But... the real big boss in Penacony isn't Acheron."
"It's..."
Lin Yu paused deliberately, teasing.
A glint of excitement flashed in Sparkle's eyes.
Clearly, this was something she found incredibly intriguing!
"Spit it out already!"
"Stop playing games!"
"Don't be one of those damn Riddlers!"
Lin Yu took the opportunity to pat Sparkle's head.
"It's not that I won't tell you, but this is content from a future version of Honkai: Star Rail."
"Let me give you an insider leak..."
Lin Yu sent a video to Sparkle.
After previewing it briefly, Sparkle's expression shifted from surprise to delight.
Finally, she wore a look of "I knew it!"
"I've always suspected the family was up to something."
"Now it seems, as expected!"
"Leaking this video will definitely cause an uproar in Penacony!!"
Sparkle was thrilled.
However, her expression suddenly changed.
She stared straight at Lin Yu.
"Wait... how did you manage to steal such a bombshell from Yu Ling?"
"This goes beyond being an insider, doesn't it?"
"Come on, what's your relationship with Yu Ling!?"
"Guess~"
At that moment, Robin returned from buying water.
Seeing Sparkle tugging at Lin Yu's sleeve, she looked puzzled.
"Uh... Lin Yu... are you okay?"
"Do you need help?"
Seeing this, Sparkle realized that continuing to press would make her seem unreasonable.
After all, she had just gotten this explosive information from Lin Yu.
She had to find a place to think things through carefully!
She needed to reveal this big scoop at the most opportune moment!
Immediately.
She hopped away from the vicinity.
Lin Yu straightened his clothes.
He explained, "That's my distant cousin. Sorry for the awkwardness."
"Haha, it's fine. She seems quite cute."
"And for some reason, I feel like I've seen her somewhere before."
Robin tapped her head.
But she couldn't recall.
She smiled helplessly.
Handing the drink she bought to Lin Yu.
"This is Mung Bean Soda I got from the vending machine. I heard it's a specialty drink here in Luofu."
Lin Yu: "..."
At that moment.
The players in the square suddenly erupted into cheers!
A moving melody began to play from the speakers around the square.
Robin was slightly startled.
The music was actually her own song — If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking!
Robin immediately pulled Lin Yu forward!
The surrounding players were also excited.
"Ahhhhhhh!"
"This intro..."
"It's making my DNA move!"
"I can't hold it back once the BGM starts!"
"It's Robin's If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking!"
"Oh my! I can't believe I'm hearing Robin's song in Honkai: Star Rail in my lifetime! My life is complete!"
"My favorite episode!"
"Thank you, Robin!"
"This scene paired with this music is just too beautiful!"
"I want to fall in love now, wuwuwu..."
Robin herself hadn't expected it.
Her song would be used in Yu Ling's game!
At this moment, she wasn't thinking about copyright or royalties...
Instead, she felt an immense sense of honor and excitement!
She even tightened her grip on Lin Yu's hand!
"This is amazing!"
"Robin's song actually appeared in Star Rail!"
"This must mean Yu Ling has recognized her song, right?"
Lin Yu looked at the big screen.
Thinking that Little Gui was progressing through the story quite quickly!
She had already reached the rooftop of Dream's Edge.
Suddenly.
A soft figure bumped into his arms.
In his ear.
Robin's voice whispered.
"Thank you..."
"Meeting you and going on this journey with you."
"It's really incredible for me..."
In the square.
With the clean and pure singing.
If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking gradually reached its climax.
Other couples couldn't help but embrace each other in this atmosphere.
But.
No one knew.
The song's creator — Robin.
Was also one of the audience members below!
As a player just like everyone else, she was deeply immersed in her partner's embrace.
...
On the Astral Express.
Inside the carriage.
If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking was also playing.
March 7th's gaze seemed to melt.
"Wow..."
"I didn't feel this moved when I listened to this song before..."
"But now, paired with the story of Honkai: Star Rail."
"This song feels like it was created just for this moment and atmosphere!"
On the screen.
Firefly stood at the edge of the rooftop.
Finally revealing her true identity...
"I'm sorry, I really am a stowaway."
"My homeland was destroyed a long time ago, perhaps by the Legion, or maybe by The Swarm... I'm a cosmic refugee, just like many of the locals in Penacony."
"Harmony embraces everyone, including those wanderers who have come from afar. The Family accepts them, but they... ultimately don't belong here."
"In this dazzling metropolis, some people dream of Penacony, while others' dreams... are no different from reality, even though every ordinary person who comes here initially harbors the same purpose."
"I'm no different. In reality, I have a wish that I can't fulfill—it's too strong, so I turn to the Dreamscape..."
...
"Firefly, hurry up and join the pool! I really can't resist such a wonderful girl!"
"Something's off! Why did the atmosphere suddenly turn so sorrowful!"
"Run! There's a knife!"
""Let a Heart Die of Sorrow""
"Tears in my eyes!"
"Firefly is so beautiful."
...
In the bottom right corner, Little Gui was also completely immersed in this atmosphere.
Her eyes glistened with tiny tears.
[What wish?]
"Lost Entropy Syndrome. Have you heard of it?"
"It's a strange phenomenon. People who suffer from this condition experience an irreversible, chronic dissociation of their physical structure. This means you're slowly disappearing, and this disappearance is even hard for others to notice—"
"You can still run, jump, and communicate with others. Everything seems so normal, except you're always a little slower than others..."
"Then slower and slower, until both you and the outline of the entire world become blurry. You can't distinguish between reality and the Dreamscape because they both become equally fragmented."
"So, how can I refuse... Can you imagine? In this dream, I can... I don't have to stay in a cold medical pod..."
"I can throw the doctor's words to the wind, use my own body, and freely listen, see, touch, think, and understand. Even though this world isn't real, it's incredibly precious..."
"Just like this moment."
After Firefly finished speaking.
Little Gui couldn't hold back anymore.
She cried out, "Why does such a lovely girl have to suffer from this illness!"
...
"True to her name, an ending like a firefly fading away..."
"Medicine King, be merciful!"
"Aeon of the Abundance, Medicine King, please save her!"
"I didn't understand Imbibitor Lunae before, but now... surpass Imbibitor Lunae! Arrange the Dragon Transformation Technique!"
"No, I'll go beg Ruan Mei, ask Dan Heng for the Dragon Transformation Secret Technique, seek help from the Abundance, or even become a joke for Aha. Don't die!"
...
March's eyes were also a bit moist.
Even when reading a novel, she couldn't help but feel heartache for the fate of the characters.
Moreover.
Firefly is a real person living in this world!
"Wuwu, what should we do!"
"Is there any way to save her!"
Stelle sat on the sofa, looking lost.
At this moment.
She felt a sense of emptiness.
As if she was watching something beautiful dissipate before her eyes, powerless to stop it.
Seeing the two little ones so down.
Himeko comforted them, "Cheer up, maybe there will be a turning point in the later plot?"