Kafka began crafting their message carefully. Although they couldn't know who exactly was on the other side of the screen, as long as this person had their own thoughts and feelings like any individual, it would make things easier.
"Xianzhou? I'm here on Xianzhou too."
"I never expected to find someone like you, Feathered Spirit, aboard Xianzhou! It's truly delightful!"
"Might our paths cross by chance? Or perhaps near your location? If that happens, I'd be so thrilled I wouldn't be able to sleep."
Instead of directly asking where the person resided, Kafka subtly probed for their whereabouts through indirect questions—a testament to their understanding of human psychology!
As anticipated, Feathered Spirit promptly replied, "Ha ha ha, I'm actually on [Luofu], don't let your imagination run wild, Little Sister."
Luofu!
Luofu!
Kafka raised an eyebrow at Silver Wolf, implying that this person wasn't as elusive as they thought.
Silver Wolf licked his lips, sensing significant progress.
"Keep going, Kafka! Continue!"
Just as Kafka prepared to type her next message, Feathered Spirit unexpectedly sent another reply.
"Little Sister, would you like to meet me in person?"
"!!"
Even Kafka was slightly taken aback.
She didn't expect such directness from their target!
Skipping straight past preliminary steps, they had rapidly reached the most crucial point!
Both Kafka and Feathered Spirit were Stellaron Hunters, among the galaxy's most dangerous individuals!
Could Feathered Spirit genuinely believe he was conversing with an innocent young girl? Once the true identity of Feathered Spirit was uncovered, Kafka had at least a hundred ways to control him and extract how he knew so many secrets, ultimately leading to the creation of that game.
The answer required no further thought.
Kafka typed a single word in the chat window— "Yes."
"Then come to the Exalting Sanctum first. I'll guide you on the next steps once you arrive. After all, I'm just an ordinary person; encountering any dangerous elements wouldn't be ideal. Please understand."
"Of course, absolutely. Feathered Spirit, do take care to protect your privacy, ensuring not to attract attention from hazardous individuals," Kafka kindly reminded.
"Ha ha ha, thanks for the reminder! Looking forward to your message."
Kafka exited the chat interface, her smile now uncontainable.
Silver Wolf took a deep breath, still somewhat incredulous.
"That's all it takes?"
"Just that simple. As he said, he's just an ordinary person."
Noticing Kafka's excited gaze, Silver Wolf hesitated before asking, "Kafka, when you find him, could you please try not to harm her?"
"Why?"
"As a gamer, I respect developers like him. This game is truly exceptional, and I'm curious about that limited-time character too."
"Alright, I promise you, Silver Wolf."
To Kafka, Feathered Spirit was merely an ordinary individual; handling them would be as effortless as snapping her fingers. With a simple Vocal Charm, she could easily control their actions.
The greatest challenge in this operation would likely be smoothly infiltrating the Luofu Xianzhou. However, stealth was second nature to Kafka.
Immediately, she closed the game on her phone, ready to personally meet this developer.
Meanwhile, Silver Wolf prepared to hack into the Xianzhou's system, facilitating Kafka's mission.
If not for her lack of infiltration skills, she would have eagerly taken Kafka's place to meet that person herself.
The Stellaron Hunters were highly efficient and required minimal preparation.
However, unbeknownst to them, every move they made was clearly visible to Lin Yu.
Inside the villa, Lin Yu closed the computer and glanced at the sparse garden.
As soon as Silver Wolf sent the private message, Lin Yu activated the Eyes of Prying ability, pinpointing the mastermind behind the scenes through this communication.
"Ah, Silver Wolf and Kafka. I anticipated the Stellaron Hunters' interest in me long ago."
In the past, Lin Yu definitely wouldn't have responded. If they had found him, he would undoubtedly be treated like a mere plaything.
But now, having established his Territory, Lin Yu couldn't wait for them to come seeking him!
"This villa is indeed too large; it could certainly use a few maids to maintain it."
"The fish has taken the bait, and now all that remains is for you to reel it in."
"After all, the true hunter often disguises themselves as the prey."
On the Astral Express, Pom-Pom was cleaning the train carriages. Upon reaching the Parlor Car, she spotted Himeko and Old Yang engrossed in playing a game together.
Surprised but not overly concerned, Pom-Pom continued inspecting every nook and cranny within the carriage.
Meanwhile, both Himeko and Old Yang were fully immersed in the game!
From the perspective of children embarking on their Trailblazing journey, it offered a unique experience.
For instance, landing on Jarilo-VI and encountering the local, Sampo.
Or engaging with Jepard the Silvermane.
After clarifying their identities, they proceeded to Belobog, the only city, to meet its grand protector.
Although Little March's group sometimes acted impulsively, fortunately, their journey went smoothly.
Himeko occasionally chimed in with comments, while Old Yang watched with keen interest, reminiscing about his own youthful adventures.
Before them now appeared Qlipoth Fort.
"The current Guardian is Cocolia Rand, who oversees all major decisions within the city," Gepard explained.
Seeing this name caught Old Yang off guard.
Cocolia? The image of a blonde woman flashed through his mind. He then forced a casual smile, dismissing it as likely just a coincidence.
The scene shifted, and the game's storyline moved inside Qlipoth Fort.
A woman was passionately arguing with someone on a raised platform, presumably the grand protector.
"...but such sacrifices serve no purpose; you cannot—"
The grand protector, imposing and authoritative, interrupted her, "You may stand down, Bronya. Our guests have arrived."
Heh, this grand protector also has blonde hair.
Although their appearances were somewhat similar, the demeanor of this Belobog version seemed more reserved and cold.
Smiling, Old Yang prepared to click for the next dialogue line.
But suddenly, his hand froze mid-air.
Wait!
What did she call that girl?!
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The silver-haired woman faced away from the camera, revealing distinct triple helix curls at the ends of her long hair.
Indeed, those were Bronya's distinctive features!
As the woman turned around, Old Yang was struck dumb, feeling as if hit by lightning!
I-I-is that her?!
Bronya, when did you sneak into this game?
And why are you playing the grand protector's lady now?
Wait, no!
The grand protector is Cocolia, and Bronya is indeed her daughter.
But you two...
Did you accidentally switch scripts to become actors here?
Have you completed your mission on Earth and found new employment in this world?
Silver Wolf already surprised Welt once before, but now there's no denying it.
This unmistakably appears to be a grown-up Bronya!
Her name, appearance, even her demeanor—all bear striking similarities.
Unfortunately, the scene passed too quickly, leaving no time to closely examine this version of Bronya's characteristics.
However, she should reappear soon enough during the unfolding storyline.
Old Yang put down his phone.
Feeling compelled, he stood up and began pacing within the train compartment.
Gazing at the vast cosmos and shimmering Milky Way, Old Yang sought to suppress those absurd emotions creeping up on him.
Just then, Himeko let out a surprised exclamation.
"Hmm? The developers gifted us 1600 Starry Skies and announced a new limited-time character banner. Oh, it's already live?"
"Welt, look, there's a new character named 'Seele'."
"Who?"
Old Yang, who had just calmed down, felt his heart race once more.
As soon as he saw the illustrated image on the screen, he was utterly dumbfounded!
That hair color!
The butterfly motif!
Those iconic scythe weapons!
This clearly depicted an older version of Seele!
Alright now.
First Bronya, and now even Seele has appeared!
Did everyone secretly collaborate on a game script while I was away?
Belobog is filled with familiar faces!
"Welt, what's wrong?" Himeko asked, concerned.
Feeling that keeping this to himself might cause internal harm, Old Yang decided to share his observations with Himeko.
After listening carefully, Himeko pondered for a moment before responding, "I've encountered similar situations myself. Some souls are exceptionally brilliant, leaving comparable imprints even across different worlds."
"However, encountering one or two is understandable, but if you claim every person on this planet resembles someone you know, that indeed seems quite peculiar."
"Uh, not all of them are familiar faces, actually. For instance, Sampo and Gepard at the beginning were not people I knew," Old Yang explained.
"I see. In that case, I still lean towards the idea that they are merely coincidental resemblances."
Old Yang nodded helplessly.
Let's continue watching, he thought.
If another... Yes! If there's one more individual with the same name as someone from my past, I truly must visit this planet personally.
Perhaps...
it would feel just like coming home!
In Little Gui's stream, her game progress was swift as well.
She had already reached the Lower City.
There, she encountered Seele, an elite member of [Wildfire]; Natasha, an ordinary healer; and Hook, the leader of The Moles, known for his pitch-black fur.
Now, Guinaifen prepared to assist [Wildfire] in resolving the conflict between miners and vagrants over a new mineral vein.
Without hesitation, Guinaifen activated Himeko's ultimate ability.
As the Heavenfall Flame descended, three vagrants were instantly defeated, followed by Himeko's additional attack.
With one move, the battle concluded.
Guinaifen couldn't help but exclaim, "Himeko is truly amazing against groups!"
"Except when facing elite enemies like Bronya, where she might struggle slightly, she's incredibly useful otherwise."
"I have a bold idea—what if I draw another character with extreme single-target capabilities? Wouldn't that make us perfectly equipped for any situation?"
Viewers in the live chat promptly responded.
"Genius!"
"How did you know I got Welt on my tenth pull?"
"Heh heh, I just defeated Bronya with Welt in one go! His skill for breaking Imaginary Weakness Shields is incredibly fast!"
"You both have five-star characters now? Can someone please tell me where to claim mine?"
As Guinaifen continued watching her Himeko, she grew more and more fond of her character. Treating her like a precious gem, Guinaifen equipped her with the best Relics from their family collection, eager to nurture Himeko's strength to its fullest potential.
She then opened the teleportation interface.
With excitement, she exclaimed, "Fam, should I try my luck at drawing Mr. Welt? Wonder if he'd be incredibly powerful paired with Miss Himeko?"
Just then...
A new banner suddenly appeared next to the regular card pool, featuring Seele's image.
Below it was another Light Cone also themed after Seele.
Guinaifen initially thought there might have been a glitch.
Suddenly, a notification popped up indicating a received email.
She quickly checked it.
To her surprise, it displayed an unexpected bonus of additional Starry Sky points!
"Oh my gosh! How did 1600 extra Starry Skies appear in my inbox? Did the development team send out more rewards again?"
"Wait, why did I say 'again'?" Guinaifen looked as if she was about to burst into tears.
She began reading the game announcement carefully.
Two minutes later:
"What? A new five-star limited-time character?"
"I haven't even familiarized myself with all the characters in the regular pool yet! And now there's another one?"
"They made Seele a limited five-star right off the bat?"
"Feathered Spirit, your development speed is insane!"
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