Someone in Honkai: Star Rail, a Healer

"Exactly! If this keeps up, I'm going to go bald! That machine can't do mass production at all!"

"Besides, this matter needs to be kept secret… Ah, Lin Nai, when did you get here?"

The group of researchers looked towards the doorway, where Lin Nai had just returned from the support module section.

"I came here to ask about the dream… But you guys, you're so busy."

Lin Nai said in surprise. He even saw several people slumped over their desks, asleep, yet their hands still worked like machines.

This was the Black Tower Space Station, not some shady corporation. How could there be such a situation?

The white-haired department head sighed, "What can we do? The medical bay wants us to build more machines that detect brainwaves."

"Detect brainwaves?"

"Ah, Lin Nai, you don't know the specifics. The situation is actually like this."

A group of researchers gathered around Lin Nai, complaining one after another.

It was as if they had found a confidant to vent their troubles.

The cause was this:

Someone from the medical bay learned that the lab was researching dreams. So, they paid a visit and mentioned that Asta and the others were in a coma.

With such a major incident, the lab researchers naturally had to help.

So, they lent out the machines and helped the patients detect their brainwaves one by one.

The final result was…

"Just like last time with you, Lin Nai, their brainwaves aren't normal at all," Chadao sighed. "We can't solve this kind of situation at all."

"So they proposed building more machines. Other functions aren't important, mainly the brainwave detection."

"But it's already a struggle for us to build one machine. Not enough funding, not enough materials. Those guys are exactly like demanding clients!"

"There's an old saying, 'He who wants the horse to run must give it grass.'"

"But those guys aren't providing the funding or materials, and we're in a tough spot!"

The department head rambled on. Without money, how could they build anything?

What was wrong with those people!

Medical Researcher: Laughs As if we have any extra funds.

How to put it.

Lin Nai could understand.

To build more of those machines, certain funding and materials would definitely be needed.

According to the medical bay's demands, the quantity must be substantial.

But this situation required approval.

However, the Black Tower wasn't here, and Station Master Asta had also fallen ill. This step was blocked.

No approval, no money.

As for the researchers paying out of their own pockets…

Even that wouldn't be enough!

"You've all worked hard…" Lin Nai patted the other's shoulder sympathetically. "Don't worry, this will all be over soon."

"Hoo… I wish that were true. I'm sorry, Lin Nai, for making you listen to an old man like me ramble on for so long."

"No, it's fine."

Lin Nai finally stated his purpose: "By the way, I came to borrow a machine. The one I experienced before, is it still here?"

"Ah… that machine…" The head opened his mouth and sighed deeply. "To build more, we've already dismantled that machine."

"Now it only has the brainwave detection function left."

"I see. It's fine, can I borrow it?"

"No problem. We can't build any more at the moment anyway," the head nodded. "Hey, you there! Take Lin Nai there!"

"Oh! Coming!" Chadao jogged over. "Lin Nai, please follow me."

—Separator—

Afterward.

Holding the instrument, Lin Nai returned to his room.

Speaking of which, the Black Tower still hadn't replied to his message. He didn't know if it had been seen.

Never mind.

Time to get to work.

Due to the medical bay's request, this machine had been modified to only detect brainwaves.

But what Lin Nai needed was the original machine.

This way, he could digitize himself through the machine and enter Asta's dream.

But now, it was obvious.

The laboratory couldn't help anymore.

So...

He could only rely on himself.

Heh heh!

Don't underestimate him!

After all these years on the Black Tower Space Station, all this time spent! Wasn't it all for this very moment?!

[Actually, Herta just couldn't stand Lin Nai being idle and specifically took the time to teach him.]

Lin Nai: Please don't expose me. Thanks.

And so...

Lin Nai began to improve the machine.

Chapter Twenty: Lin Nai: I Will Attack in a Gundam Form!

Day Two.

A long time passed, and Lin Nai, utterly exhausted, slumped onto a sleep pod.

He had never felt so mentally drained before.

Not even watching three consecutive days of cheesy, sickening idol dramas with Asta had been this tiring.

He was essentially cramming the knowledge Herta had taught him while simultaneously manufacturing and improving the machine.

After several tests.

This machine was completely fine and ready to use.

It was just that when Lin Nai was testing it, he didn't know how to set the wake-up time.

So, he specifically asked the System to give him a few hard hits.

It was a bit rough.

But he hadn't expected it.

After just one night, he had to meet that mischievous Aeon of Joy again.

This time would be different from being in a dream.

Digitizing himself meant facing the Aeon directly with his actual body.

Lin Nai felt he was still in a bit of a bind.

Aha definitely wouldn't kill him, but there was a pretty high chance of being toyed with until he broke.

But this wasn't a time for hesitation; Aha was coming for him.

So, he felt he needed to resolve this matter.

He couldn't just run away from the fight! Some things had to be done!

Aha was waiting for him, wasn't he? Then he would show them!

Pushing his newly built sleep pod.

Lin Nai headed to the medical bay.

A few minutes later.

"Lin Nai? What are you carrying a coffin for?"

"Sorry, no time to explain! I'm in a hurry!!"

"Hey! Wait up!"

Lin Nai became a vanguard, lifting the sleep pod with one hand and rushing into the medical bay.

He headed straight for Asta's room.

Joan reached out, then shook her head: "Never mind, Lin Nai won't do anything bad anyway."

Although Lin Nai could be a bit unserious at times.

In this current situation, Lin Nai was probably the most reliable person among everyone present.

Seeing how flustered he was, perhaps he had found a solution?

Forget it.

Since he wanted to do something, let him do it.

Oh.

He should remind everyone else not to go in.

Joan nodded and took out her phone to notify the other medical bay staff in the group chat.

Joan, perhaps still worried and afraid of disturbing Lin Nai, simply stood by the door to keep watch.

It's not that I'm tired from working overtime and want a little break.

Inside the room.

Lin Nai did not hesitate, calmly inspecting the sleep pod.

After confirming everything was in order, they reached out and carefully placed Asta into the sleep pod.

Gently, Lin Nai helped Asta put on the helmet and placed the Dolphin Ring on Asta's hand.

The Dolphin Ring could heal.

This was to prevent any accidents from happening when Lin Nai wasn't around.

And now, for the next step...

Lin Nai's body emitted a faint blue glow, transforming into an energy form composed of light particles with data stream characteristics.

Then, using a temporarily constructed brainwave imaging device and a data cable connected to Asta's helmet, Lin Nai entered the other's dream.

Walking through a colorful tunnel.

Lin Nai looked around with interest, it was their first time entering someone else's dream.

"Hmm?"

A black mist suddenly surged from all around.