Chapter 8: Elio's Script, Today is Also a Peaceful Day
A moment later, Chu Ze and Silver Wolf finally stopped fighting.
Chu Ze had a few footprints on his butt, while Silver Wolf's boots were missing.
They looked at each other, then both snorted, looking like sore losers in a video game.
Kafka still had her usual easygoing expression:
"Alright, alright, you're not kids anymore. How come you two fight every time you meet?"
Silver Wolf muttered a few words, it was unclear what she said.
Chu Ze didn't pay it any mind and just looked at the clock on the wall:
"It's time. If there's nothing else, let's disperse."
"I'll treat you all to a big meal next time, but not tonight, because I have to work tomorrow morning."
Kafka shook her head gently:
"Actually, we have one more thing to do this time, and that is to convey Elio's [script] to you."
"A script?" Chu Ze was surprised: "Is it my turn to be on stage again?"
"That's right."
Kafka shook her phone:
"Although I sent you the online document, I still came to remind you."
"Your future destiny will be closely related to the [Astral Express]."
The Astral Express?
What a familiar name!
Chu Ze thought for a moment and finally remembered, wasn't this the protagonist group from the original Honkai: Star Rail game?
Did Elio want him to infiltrate the protagonist group as a mole and provide intelligence to the Stellaron Hunters?
"I refuse."
Chu Ze raised his head arrogantly:
"I can't guarantee anything else, but if you make me a mole, I'll definitely be discovered in the first instance!"
"Even if I'm not exposed in a short time, I will exude a suspicious aura and attract everyone's suspicion."
"So, this plan is not feasible!"
Silver Wolf next to him couldn't hold it in anymore:
"Why are you saying such a pathetic thing with a proud look on your face! Is this something to be proud of?"
Chu Ze hummed:
"Because this shows that I have a pure heart, I'm sincere in my dealings with others, and I never resort to conspiracies!"
Silver Wolf: "Blegh—"
She couldn't take it anymore.
This guy's level of narcissism was on par with that woman from the Azure Star.
However, Kafka's expression remained unchanged:
"It doesn't matter. If you're exposed, you're exposed. Your script doesn't have too many requirements anyway."
"Elio only predicted that you will board the Astral Express in the future and establish an unbreakable bond with the Nameless."
"As for the process of establishing the bond, you can do as you please."
Chu Ze lowered his head, thought for a moment, and then replied:
"I understand. I'll pay a little more attention."
"But I can't guarantee that I can really board the Express and really become partners with the Nameless."
Kafka smiled slightly:
"Not making promises casually is also one of your strengths, Ah Ze."
"Don't worry. If you can really break the prophecy, Elio might even be very happy."
"Because that would mean that your future... has infinite possibilities."
Chu Ze didn't answer.
He really didn't know how to respond to Elio and Kafka's cryptic words.
So it was still more fun to hang out with Silver Wolf and Firefly.
As for Blade...
"By the way, Blade, what did you come here for?"
Chu Ze finally found the blind spot:
"Silver Wolf used Aether Editing to travel, and Kafka-mom came to convey Elio's prophecy. What about you?"
Hearing this, Blade fell silent.
After a long time, his eyes were full of vicissitudes, and his voice was hoarse:
"There are five people, three must pay a price. Chu Ze, you are not one of them."
"?"
What does that mean? Is he homesick?
Did he hear that they were coming to the Xianzhou and wanted to come along to see his old home?
Chu Ze patted his shoulder and said solemnly:
"Come home often, come home and see, even if it's just to wash the chopsticks and bowls for your mom..."
"Why are you singing again!" Silver Wolf complained: "Don't just start singing anytime, anywhere!"
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Having learned about the state of the Stellaron and been given the script, Kafka and the others' mission was complete.
Before leaving, she added:
"The Astral Express is currently docked at Herta Space Station. According to Elio's prophecy, their next destination is the Azure Star."
"That's still some distance from the Xianzhou Alliance, so you can use your free time to cultivate yourself and practice your social skills."
"I'm confident in your strength, but your social skills... may still need some practice."
Chu Ze nodded:
"Understood. I'll prepare for battle!"
"Woc, awesome!"
Silver Wolf next to him also added:
"But all talk aside, you still need to be careful when you encounter things."
"Almost everyone in the Stellaron Hunters has special abilities and can get out of trouble with their unique mechanics."
"But only you and Firefly have only frontal attack methods, so you two are the ones we worry about the most."
Blade also nodded slightly in the corner:
"If something happens, remember to call for backup, especially when you encounter a strong enemy."
"I would be happy to die for you."
Seeing his companions' concern for him, Chu Ze suddenly felt a warm current flow through his heart.
Perhaps this was the reason why protagonists in anime would inexplicably get fired up when they shouted things like "friendship" and "bonds."
Seeing Chu Ze's touched expression, Silver Wolf took the opportunity to whisper in his ear: "While you're in a good mood, can I borrow the top-tier equipment in your account to play with?"
Chu Ze was very moved.
And then he decisively refused: "No."
"...Tsk, cheapskate."
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Watching his Stellaron Hunter companions leave, Chu Ze also began to erase the traces they had left behind.
After all, he still had a position on the Xianzhou, and his relationship with the Stellaron Hunters definitely couldn't be exposed.
After cleaning up the traces, he sat on the bed and used the visualization technique in the "Cloud Knight Martial Sutra" to check the state of the Stellaron in his body.
With Aha's help, the Stellaron had been calmed by the immense power of Joy and was currently in a dormant state.
And seeing Kafka's mood to even joke around meant that the situation was not very serious.
Although he didn't know the principle, as long as he knew it was temporarily harmless, it was fine.
The thick-skinned Chu Ze stretched, took a simple shower, and then fell straight onto the bed.
"Well, it is what it is. I'll sleep first. After all, I have to work tomorrow."
And so, he closed his eyes and kicked his legs.
He fell into a sweet dream...