Ever-Fla Manor.
At the sa ti as the release of "A Night of Ever-Fla: Scene 33," Duke Inferno also gathered his four children here.
He explained the plan they were about to execute.
On the throne.
He was dressed in a magnificent robe, exuding grace and elegance.
He concluded, "Alright, children."
"This is the path we are about to tread."
"The Herta Space Station was recently attacked by the Antimatter Legion, which aligns with our will of [Destruction]."
"I will separate a wisp of self-aware Infernal Fla, causing the staff of the space station to [disappear] one by one, thereby sowing doubt and rebellion within the station, leading to its collapse without a fight."
"Of course."
"This is just the appetizer, the [starter]."
"The upcoming [coming-of-age ceremony] is what you should focus on."
"We will unleash a storm of blood and chaos on this Planet of Festivities."
"And this..."
"Is rely one stop on our path of Destruction across the endless starry seas."
At that mont.
The Dahlia, Constance, revealed a aningful smile and spoke, "Congratulations, Father."
Upon hearing this.
The other three and Duke Inferno turned their gaze toward her.
The Duke asked, "We haven't acted yet. What is there to congratulate?"
Constance took out her phone.
Projecting the video A Night of Ever-Fla: Scene 33 in front of everyone.
"Our path of Destruction has already been noticed by Yu Ling. He even specially made this video for us."
"By now, probably half the universe has already watched this video."
The flas on Duke Inferno's head surged violently.
This indicated a significant emotional fluctuation.
After a mont of contemplation.
He tried his best to suppress the ecstasy in his heart.
Feigning nonchalance, he said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's take a look."
"From Yu Ling's perspective, what style will our Ever-Fla Mansion embody?"
Five minutes later.
After watching the video.
For a mont, the four of them stood frozen in place.
Caterina, the Shackle, was the first to exclaim in awe, "As expected of Yu Ling! The style of this video is absolutely brilliant!"
"The eerie and domineering nature of our Ever-Fla Mansion is highlighted to perfection!"
"I approve!"
The Scribe, Dubra, softly chid in, "I also love this style."
"This is simply the perfect art of Destruction. Seeing those images of destruction, I feel like I've gained new Inspiration!" The Tuner, Akash, said excitedly.
On the throne.
Duke Inferno was clearly satisfied as well.
"Heh, it seems Yu Ling also understands the aesthetics of [Destruction]."
"We should indeed celebrate this!"
Duke Inferno rose from his throne.
Within the mansion.
Flas of excitent instantly surged on the walls.
As if echoing the Duke's mood!
"With this, we are one step closer to Him."
Suddenly.
A shadow flickered in Dubra's eyes.
She spoke, "Father, it seems an uninvited guest has arrived outside."
"She calls herself a Galaxy Ranger."
"Her na is... Acheron?"
Duke Inferno slightly reined in his excitent.
Puzzled, he asked, "A Galaxy Ranger?"
"Our Ever-Fla Mansion has no dealings with such people."
"Never mind, perhaps she's a player who ca after seeing the video."
"I'm in a good mood today. Invite her in."
"Understood, Father."
...
Penacony.
Within the family.
Robin and Sunday watched A Night of Ever-Fla: Scene 33 together on the open-air balcony.
Sunday's gaze was deep and contemplative.
While Robin wore a look of confusion.
She turned to Sunday beside her and asked, "Brother, why was soone like Duke Inferno invited to this Charmony Festival?"
"From the video released by Yu Ling, it's already quite clear—"
"They are not here as guests to attend the festival, but to stir up chaos and destruction!"
"I don't understand..."
Sunday smiled gently.
In a calm voice, he said, "This is the decision of the [Dreammaster]."
"Moreover..."
"You must believe that since the [Family] dared to invite Duke Inferno, it ans we must have a way to keep him in line."
Robin still seed worried: "But... even if the Family has laid out plans in advance to suppress him the mont he causes trouble, it will inevitably affect the other guests."
"Don't worry, sister."
"The stage of the Charmony Festival belongs only to you."
"This ti, it will surely be a [perfect] performance."
...
First Truth University.
Inside the classroom.
Dr. Ratio, Veritas Ratio, was conducting his assistant lecture.
Looking down at the students below the podium.
The clear stupidity in their eyes made him sigh.
He tapped the blackboard forcefully with a piece of chalk.
"Let give you the simplest example. The Intelligentsia Guild is often seen as a seller of knowledge, but the right to set the price always lies with the buyer. If soone is willing to listen, knowledge can spread and circulate, and a price will be ford."
"This is similar to the point I just made..."
"Ding!"
Ratio heard a notification sound.
He imdiately interrupted his explanation.
"Alright, ti's up."
"This class is over."
With that.
He walked out of the classroom without looking back.
As if afraid of wasting even a second of his personal ti.
The students below were already used to it.
So were still pondering the content Ratio had just explained.
Others were packing up their things with a look of disappointnt.
Clearly.
After the entire class, the only thing they probably understood was the last sentence: "This class is over."
Outside the teaching building.
Ratio quickly returned to his personal office.
Revealing his true appearance.
He let out a soft sigh.
Picked up his phone.
And clicked on the latest video released by Yu Ling.
A few minutes later.
He sat on the sofa, picked up a glass of cold boiled water from the table, and sipped it as if it were a cocktail.
With his other hand, he suddenly opened his palm.
A blue fla was dancing in the center of his hand.
"The Phase Fla that nurtured Ifrit was accidentally obtained by ."
"With this fla, I might be able to use Ifrit's attack as an observation sample."
"But..."
Just then.
There was a knock at the door.
Ratio extinguished the fla.
Pulled up the surveillance feed from outside the door.
The visitor was soone from the Interastral Peace Corporation.
A gambler nad Aventurine.
Aventurine waved at the surveillance cara: "Professor Ratio. I went through a lot of trouble to find your residence. At the very least, you should let co in and sit down, right?"
The door opened.
Aventurine walked in.
He sat down on the sofa next to him with ease.
"Get straight to the point, gambler."
"Our ti is precious."
Aventurine took the water Ratio handed him.
Smiled and said, "I want to invite you to co with to Penacony."
Ratio's gaze darkened slightly.
He sighed, "So it's co to this."
"Did you already foresee this, Professor?"
Ratio took out his phone and opened the ga—Honkai: Star Rail.
"I've always believed that this ga is not just a simple ga; there exists a relationship between its storyline and reality that resembles [quantum entanglent]."
"The ga's plot influences reality, and events occurring in reality are reflected back into the ga."
Aventurine tried to maintain his composure and said lightly, "Professor, this isn't your classroom; you might want to clarify a bit more."
Ratio shot a glance at Aventurine.
He felt sowhat annoyed.
But he still said, "While you were asking to go to Penacony, I also deduced sothing."
"You and I will both beco playable characters in the ga in the future."
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