Chapter 201: Firefly: The Future Enemy Is Right Beside Me!

"Outside the car window, the night is dazzling~"

"Don't forget, close your eyes, only then will you awaken~"

"You are part of this play, changing your stance~"

As this line was sung.

Sparkle appeared!

She hopped and skipped along the streets of the Dreamscape.

Followed by a group of red goldfish.

At Exalting Sanctum Square.

A girl sipping Immortal's Delight suddenly widened her eyes!

She was none other than Sparkle, disguised and out for some fun!

"Good thing I had the foresight~"

At this moment.

She was dressed in simple attire.

A black casual outfit.

Her hair was let down.

She wore a pair of round glasses.

She looked like a student still in school, and no one would associate her with the Masked Fools — Sparkle.

"[You are part of this play, changing your stance]?"

"Hmm... these lyrics really suit my style."

"I wonder what kind of spectacular performance I, the great Sparkle, will have in the Penacony storyline?"

Continuing to watch alongside all the players in the square.

The next person to appear.

Was someone entirely expected.

The new character revealed alongside Sparkle—Black Swan!

Since the release of the first volume of the Starry Sky Parables.

This Memokeeper from the Garden of Recollection has gained considerable fame across the universe!

At this moment.

Black Swan, against a backdrop of blue floral patterns.

Drew a card from the air.

In the next instant.

A black figure flashed by in the darkness.

It was too fast.

Many players couldn't make out what it was.

But Sparkle saw it clearly!

It was a Memory Zone Meme!

And not just any Memory Zone Meme.

One with a more dangerous and ominous appearance!

"As expected, the dream of Penacony isn't as pleasant as it seems on the surface..."

"If such a dangerous creature were revealed, the number of dream-chasers heading to Penacony would probably drop by half."

"Hehe, thinking that sealing off related information would keep it hidden?"

"Honkai: Star Rail... give me all the juicy leaks!"

...

"Memory is the prelude to dreams~"

The melody of the music softened.

And in this scene.

A silver-haired girl appeared.

Holding fireworks in both hands, spinning around happily.

Just as the players in the square were guessing the identity of this innocent and adorable girl.

With the lyrics "Time is waiting for you to wake up..." the scene shifted.

The girl suddenly fell from the top of a building!

Like a shooting star.

With starlight fading behind her.

Gasps of surprise erupted from the crowd!

"Who is this little girl?"

"Such a cute girl! She makes you want to protect her."

"She'll probably appear in the Penacony storyline too!"

"She seems like an ordinary girl, not the type with much combat ability."

"The transition here is so smooth!"

"The drumbeat here gets a perfect score from me, I love it!"

The camera focused on Aventurine.

Gently touching the brim of his hat.

The ornaments by his ears shimmered brilliantly.

As if the whispers in this segment were voiced by him.

"Take me away..."

...

Penacony.

The Reverie Hotel.

Watching the scene on the screen.

Firefly opened her mouth in surprise.

Even in Elio's script, her "role" was only briefly described.

But in the video released by Yu Ling.

She could clearly see what she would experience in Penacony in the future!

Moreover.

Most importantly.

The person in the video was not Sam.

But herself!

"It's so nice to leave a trace in Yu Ling's video as [Firefly]…"

A glimmer of light sparkled in Firefly's eyes.

It could be said.

Honkai: Star Rail had brought her unprecedented hope and faith.

Elio's script was no longer the only destiny.

"Perhaps, we can all cease to be Destiny's Slaves…"

Just as Firefly was lost in her thoughts.

A tall woman suddenly approached her.

Politely, she asked, "Excuse me, miss, could you help me find this room number?"

Firefly turned slightly.

She noticed the woman beside her had long purple hair.

Her eyes carried a hint of confusion.

"Ah, please wait a moment. Let me finish watching this video, okay?"

"Of course."

The woman stood beside Firefly.

Her expression was blank.

She hadn't been interested in the video at first.

But after a glance.

She said with some surprise, "The woman in the video… is that you?"

Firefly smiled sheepishly, "Well… yes, I'm not sure why Yu Ling included me in this video."

She secretly sighed in relief.

Thankfully, Yu Ling hadn't exposed her secret identity as Sam!

Otherwise, this mission would have been completely ruined.

"Yu Ling… huh…"

The purple-haired woman lowered her head.

A look of realization crossed her face.

"So it's his video. Then I'll watch it with you."

Firefly's gaze slightly darkened.

For some reason, she felt that the woman beside her was a bit strange.

Standing next to her, it was as if there was an invisible black hole!

This feeling was fleeting.

Firefly wasn't entirely sure if it was just her imagination…

"Finally savor the taste of eternity, in the next dream of that night, we'll meet again~"

With these lyrics.

The scene shifted to the Astral Express Crew.

Each in different settings.

For example, Dan Heng was deep in thought in a room filled with memories.

Himeko was in a chaotic, bizarre space, surrounded by floating fragments of tables and chairs.

And March 7th was taking photos in a miniature version of a skyscraper…

Up to this point.

Everything seemed normal.

Although the art style was a bit unique, and the song's style was unusually upbeat and cool…

The characters appearing were somewhat unexpected, but still made sense.

However.

With a powerful vocal transition.

"The more deceitful, the more perfect~"

The scene suddenly changed!

Sam actually appeared in the video!

Firefly's heart immediately skipped a beat!

And.

The version of herself in the video wasn't in her ordinary form.

But in her "Fully Ignited" state!

The flames had turned from red to green!

Only Firefly knew what this form truly meant!

She must have encountered an incredibly powerful opponent.

To have activated this state!

Sure enough.

In the next second.

The ignited green flames seemed to transform into wings made of fireflies.

Launching a high-speed aerial assault!

Firefly's pupils slightly contracted!

At this moment.

Her gaze was extremely intense.

She had to see clearly!

Who was the enemy she was facing!

The target in the air.

Was getting closer and closer!

It was a figure radiating purple light.

As she approached.

It unleashed a series of purple blade slashes.

And she dodged them one by one.

Finally, she reached her target!

Her opponent.

With an icy expression.

Purple highlights flashed in her eyes.

She raised the blade in her hand.

And slashed down.

A sudden red light erupted!

Instantly exploding into a massive blade of light!

Even in her fully ignited state, Firefly couldn't dodge this blade.

The moment the two collided.

A violent explosion erupted in that area!

When Firefly finally saw the face of the one who wielded the blade.

Her heart was instantly overwhelmed by a tidal wave of shock!

Her hands trembled slightly.

She turned her head with difficulty.

And looked at the woman beside her!

That formidable opponent was none other than...

The very same woman who had just asked her for directions!

Good heavens!

Even Elio's script wouldn't dare write something like this!

This seemingly "ordinary," even slightly clueless woman actually possessed such immense strength?

Even in her fully ignited state, it seemed she was no match for her?

And in the future...

She would have to face her in battle!?

Firefly was utterly stunned!

The woman, seeing this scene.

Was also somewhat surprised.

"Yu Ling's video..."

"It even managed to capture my trail..."

Firefly clenched her fist slightly and demanded, "Just who are you!?"

"Don't worry, I'm not some villain."

"I am... a Galaxy Ranger, Acheron."

Acheron thought Firefly might see her as a dangerous individual.

So she continued to explain, "I only draw my blade against my opponents. There's no need for you to be nervous."

Firefly looked at her calm expression.

At this moment, she didn't even know what to say!

A Galaxy Ranger?

Yeah, right!

If I weren't Sam herself, I might have believed it!

Fortunately, these absurd emotions were only happening inside her.

On the surface, Firefly didn't show any obvious overreactions.

At least, her identity hadn't been exposed!

The other party didn't know she was the Sam from the video!

In that case...

Perhaps she could still seize the initiative.