Little Gui's Livestream.
She was engaged in a heated debate with Dr. Ratio.
After gathering enough information from [mories], Stelle responded firmly to Dr. Ratio's skepticism.
"After the Antimatter Legion incident, the space station has been in a state of unrest, deeply mired in a crisis of trust."
"If another major incident were to occur now, it would be like adding fuel to the fire, completely igniting internal conflicts."
"Although it's not direct evidence, if the fire suppression system was activated around the ti the puppet was attacked..."
"Then there's ample reason to suspect that the two incidents are related!"
"No matter how much you doubt , I'm just an unrelated person who got caught up in this by accident~"
"—And there's no difference between and you, who also got caught up by accident but started playing the role of an interrogator."
After several rounds of intense debate.
Stelle's suspicion had been mostly cleared.
Dr. Ratio's tone softened a bit.
"Hmm..."
"If the two incidents were indeed committed by the sa person, your suspicion would decrease significantly. But that's only if there's a record in the system that supports your claim."
Asta, who was standing nearby, said, "We'll know once we check the control room. Let's go… Huh, what's that?"
She took out her phone to check the ssage.
At the sa ti.
The ga prompted that Stelle would also receive a ssage.
It was from the sa group chat as before: [Herta Patrol Team]
[It's coming, it's coming, it's coming!]
[What's coming?]
[Sothing big is coming!]
[?]
[Oh my god!]
Below.
A newly posted video appeared.
Little Gui clicked to open it.
The familiar space station logo, the familiar news interface.
The announcer's voice rang out.
"Breaking News from Lady Herta's Exclusive Channel—An urgent news update! An urgent news update!"
"The incident of Lady Herta being attacked has finally taken a turn! The Annihilation Gang has claid responsibility for the entire incident and announced they will take further action. The Association has strongly condemned this..."
However.
Just as Little Gui was treating this as a piece of amusing news.
The signal of the urgent broadcast seed to be suddenly interrupted!
A flicker of static.
The content of the video abruptly changed!
A burning crown of flas.
Massive, winding horns.
An intricately designed claw-shaped badge.
A magnificent black robe.
Floating ashes in the background...
These features.
Needless to say.
Every player watching knew exactly who this was!
"What the…!?"
Guinaifen's cookie fell to the ground.
She didn't even notice.
Only the voice of Duke Inferno, Ifrit, could be heard.
"The gods of the stars have departed, leaving behind strange customs, indifferent to the insignificant lives of mortals."
"Only our wounded Lord can command the flas of Destruction to bathe all worlds."
"There will always be cowardly fools who attempt to reject grace and flee from the wounds bestowed upon them."
"Run, run as far as you can—no matter where you flee, Annihilation will co!"
Facing the cara.
Duke Inferno struck an extrely arrogant pose.
The video ended.
The black screen reflected Guinaifen's shocked expression.
This is practically a preview of a terrorist attack!"
"Although we knew from the preview that the crisis at the space station was orchestrated by Duke Inferno..."I didn't expect him to make such a strong appearance in the actual plot!""
"And he even aired his own propaganda video on the space station's news broadcast?"
...
"Duke Inferno is definitely the big boss Yu Ling has set up for version 2.0!"
"I've never really heard much about the Eternal Fla Mansion before, but they sure have a lot of screen presence in the ga!"
"Your crown looks exactly like the new Relic I just fard, Duke Inferno!"
"You've changed, Duke! Since when did you start studying military strategy?"
"He even knows that psychological warfare is key, exploiting the trust crisis in the space station to incite internal strife among the staff!"
...
Space Station.
Master Control Zone.
In the storyline.
Duke Inferno uses Infernal Flas to make staff mbers disappear, sparking dissatisfaction with the managent.
The space station seems on the verge of internal chaos.
The staff couldn't help but remark, "I rember before Honkai: Star Rail ca out, quite a few people weren't too happy with Asta."
"That was then, but now who doesn't know her character?"
"Most of the facilities in Herta Space Station were funded by Asta."
"She even ordered a Star Destroyer to enhance the station's security!"
"Now she's competing with Peppy..."
"Honestly, I miss the days when everyone was more rebellious."
In the background.
Asta's lips twitched slightly.
While being trusted is a good thing.
Why does it feel like her "rich lady" persona is becoming more and more solidified?
She's still just a young girl!
She ca to the space station to escape the influence of her family.
But who would have thought.
She still couldn't shake off the shadow of her wealth!
"Ding dong—"
A notification sounded from her phone.
Asta picked it up to check.
It was a ssage in the family group chat.
Several elders were tagging her.
Reminding her to stay safe and asking if the family should send security forces to the space station, and so on...
Additionally.
They revealed so news.
The company had already dispatched a specialized fleet to the Eternal Fla Manor.
They planned to apprehend Duke Inferno before he could carry out his dangerous sches!
Seeing this information.
Asta let out a long sigh of relief.
At least.
In reality, she didn't have to worry about suddenly being attacked by Infernal Flas.
At that mont.
A sudden gasp rose from the crowd.
Asta looked up.
In the ga livestream.
It just happened to reach the scene where she appeared.
Screwllum pondered, "No, it's not enough."
Dr. Ratio agreed, "Indeed, it's missing the final spark."
"If you stop here, you still have a chance to explain. But if it were ..."
"I wouldn't give you that chance."
Screwllum and Stelle both seed to realize sothing.
They simultaneously turned to look at Asta!
In the ga's storyline.
Asta seed unaware of what was about to happen.
She showed a puzzled expression, "Huh? What's going on?"
The next second.
Blue flas suddenly erupted from her body!
The flas quickly engulfed her entirely.
Stelle tried to grab Asta.
But she missed.
She could only watch helplessly as Asta disappeared!
Although this was just ga plot.
Asta herself couldn't help but be startled!
This happened right in front of Screwllum, a mber of the Genius Society, Dr. Ratio from the Doctorate Academy, and the Galactic Batting Hero!
Was Duke Inferno really this brazen?
Was he really this fearless?
From the previous analysis.
This was just a teleportation.
There was no imdiate danger to her life.
But it was still enough to make one's heart race.
After all.
The appearance of Infernal Flas was completely unexpected.
The victims seed to be chosen at random.
There was no room for resistance.
This kind of power was indeed sowhat terrifying!
Screwllum spoke calmly, "Stay composed. Asta has rely been teleported away; there's no imdiate danger to her life."
"Through direct contact, I've confird that Ifrit's flas are rely sparks of primordial spiritual fire, lacking the ability to phase-shift. Logically, Asta is still within the space station."
Dr. Ratio concluded, "That fla must still be sowhere in the module. Find it, and we'll find a way to bring her back."
Suddenly.
Duke Inferno's voice echoed, "Heh heh heh..."
"Just a few sparks? The arrogance of geniuses truly resonates with ."
"If you can do it, then co and try."
Witnessing this scene.
All the researchers were outraged!
Each clenched their fists.
As if they wished they could leap into the ga and make Duke Inferno pay!
"Really? You dare lay a hand on Miss Asta?"
"How dare you!"
"Show your health bar!"
"No! Friends! Waiting for Duke Inferno to reveal his health bar in the ga might take forever. Let's... take him down in reality first!"
"I've been wanting to do this for a while!"
"Not only did he target Lady Herta, but he also went after Miss Asta. This has seriously crossed the line for our space station!"
"Let's get ready! The ion cannon I developed can finally be put to use!"
"My optical converter can also be modified into a lethal weapon!"
"We're being bullied right at our doorstep! What's there to fear? Let's take on the Eternal Fla Manor!"
"Our space station fears no battle!"
As they spoke.
Each researcher called upon their colleagues from their respective departnts, preparing to make improvents and implent their plans.
Asta was montarily caught off guard.
After all.
These people might seem like ordinary researchers.
But in reality, those who co here to conduct research are talents from various fields.
They just appear less dazzling under the halo of geniuses.
But when truly united.
This force is truly not to be underestimated!
Though reason told Asta.
As the station's director, she should stop the researchers from such dangerous actions.
But thinking back to the scene just now.
If it weren't for the appearance of Honkai: Star Rail.
That scene.
Would have been the "reality" of the future.
Duke Inferno has already bullied us to this extent?
Why should I endure it in silence?
It's just the Eternal Fla Manor!
I, Asta, fear no battle, even against ten foes.
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