Chapter 52: Lumina's Grand Showmanship

"Let's see!"

In her hotel room, the Saintess quickly changed into her pajamas and flopped onto the bed, her dainty feet swinging in the air. She pulled out her phone, opened Bilibili, and clicked on the live stream of a streamer named "Little Bear," settling in to watch.

Little Bear's playthrough was progressing rapidly, already at the scene where Stelle pulls out the War-Flaming Lance. The live stream had a large audience, and the comment section was remarkably harmonious, free of any inappropriate remarks or "Lumina doujinshi" spam. This made it perfect for Lumina to watch and gauge public reaction.

It's worth noting that this streamer had chosen Stelle as the protagonist, one of the main reasons Lumina had tuned in.

Lumina turned up the phone's volume, and the epic, adrenaline-pumping anthem accompanying the lance-pulling scene blasted from the speakers.

"Whoa, this is so hype!" Little Bear exclaimed, impressed by the music.

Little Bear watched the screen intently, afraid to miss a single detail.

In the game, Stelle drew her War-Flaming Lance, drawing the Amber Lord's gaze. Fully healed, she stood on the palm of the Engine of Creation, nodded to her companions behind her, then raised the lance and aimed it at Cocolia high above.

"Your attack is over. Now it's my turn. Any objections?"

Watching this scene in the CG, Little Bear was reminded of an old friend and involuntarily added a voiceover for Stelle.

As the screen shattered, the game transitioned back into battle.

Forced into combat with the auto-battle button locked, Little Bear reluctantly began controlling the character manually.

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Lumina: (★ ω ★)

"So cool~" Lumina's eyes sparkled as she watched Stelle's dashing appearance on the live stream, instantly becoming a devoted fan.

"♪~♪♪~"

Lumina took several screenshots and carefully saved them before returning her attention to the live stream.

"Speaking of which, there are so many beautiful girls in Belobog..."

But within seconds, Lumina's thoughts had drifted far beyond the screen...

"The power of the Stellaron flows through me... You are merely the dying struggles of the old world!"

"I feel like something big is about to happen..."

In the live stream, Little Bear listened to Cocolia's words and the game's music, which was gradually building to a crescendo.

True to his premonition, the next moment Cocolia unleashed the power of the Stellaron, conjuring a massive meteor that hurtled toward the player character.

The music reached its climax the instant Cocolia conjured the meteor.

"Holy crap!" Little Bear exclaimed, completely blown away by the epic soundtrack.

He instantly felt that quintessential protagonist's conviction—the fiery determination, unwavering resolve, and unshakable belief in victory while facing a final boss!

His expression turned serious, and with cool resolve, he declared:

"Things have gone too far for words."

"Cocolia, prepare to die!"

"Flaming Lance, CHARGE!"

Little Bear activated the Fire Trailblazer's ultimate ability, delivering the final blow to Cocolia.

As her health bar emptied, the screen faded to black, transitioning into a cinematic cutscene.

Seeing this, Lumina abandoned her lazy posture, sitting up straight in bed with a serious expression as she watched the live stream intently.

After all, this was Lumina's first major opportunity to show off, and she wanted to take it seriously.

The CG sequence began. Cocolia reverted to her normal appearance, golden light surging from her body.

Witnessing this, Bronya's pupils constricted sharply, and she rushed forward.

"No... don't take her away!"

But just as Bronya was about to reach Cocolia, Seele, with her sharp eyes, grabbed her arm with all her might.

"The promised future... will devour everything!"

Cocolia's face twisted in pain as she slammed her hand against the source of the golden light.

Instantly, the power of the Fragmentum erupted, engulfing her completely.

"Huh? Something feels off here," Little Bear muttered, watching the CG. He sensed an ominous undercurrent.

"Cocolia... she's not really gone, is she?"

As Little Bear had feared, the Stellaron's power instantly enveloped Cocolia's entire being. As the golden light intensified, a hint of liberation seemed to flicker in her eyes.

"She's really going to disappear..." Little Bear murmured, already envisioning the inevitable conclusion.

But... the anticipated scene never materialized.

The entire screen abruptly went black, followed by several lines of text:

[You watch the imminent departure of your loved ones, deeply moved... Cocolia's sins are grave, but death is not the path to atonement...]

[You realize that in this moment, you might be able to do something...]

"Things suddenly got heavy," Little Bear muttered, glancing at the text before clicking onward.

With his click, two options appeared before him:

[Permanently consume the precious item [Lumina's Ring] to resolve the current [Parting].]

[I can do nothing.]

Simultaneously, a line of text in bold red and a note appeared in the dialog box:

[When you have the chance to make a choice, don't let regret consume you.]

(Note: This choice will alter all subsequent events related to Jarilo-VI and the characters involved. Choose wisely.)

"I can do nothing," Little Bear murmured, but he still moved the mouse to the first option and clicked.

Permanent Consumption of Valuable Item [Lumina's Ring] to Resolve the Impending Separation

As the choice was made, the scene didn't return to Everwinter Hill. Instead, a dazzling cosmos materialized.

Within this cosmic expanse, a young girl dressed in white robes walked, her entire being radiating a vibrant green light.

"Isn't this the final scene from the preview livestream?" Little Bear instantly recognized the image.

"Hmm?"

Just as Little Bear had guessed, the girl seemed to sense something and suddenly turned around, her breathtakingly beautiful face filling the screen.

But unlike the preview livestream, the scene didn't freeze. Instead, it continued to play...

The girl closed her eyes and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"Is this your wish?"

"Then... I will help you fulfill it..."

As her words faded, the scene shifted back to Everwinter Hill. The ring on Stelle's finger materialized, and countless streams of green light poured forth from it.

The light enveloped everyone present, blanketed Everwinter Hill, and then spread to engulf the entirety of Jarilo-VI.

Enveloped in emerald light, the Fragmentum—the rifts in reality caused by the Stellaron—on Jarilo-VI shattered completely. The endless ice and snow gradually melted away, and all things slowly began to revive...

All wounds were healed, and the shadows in people's hearts gradually dissipated...

Soon, the emerald light began to fade... And after that...

In the vast cosmos, the snow-covered planet known as Jarilo-VI vanished from history.

In its place emerged a vibrant, beautiful world, also called Jarilo-VI, teeming with life...