Someone in Honkai: Star Rail, a Medic

Child, I watch you grow day by day with pride, becoming the embodiment of justice.

One day, my life will reach its end, and you will be crowned a Stellaron.

Yee-haw…

The more I think about it, the stranger it feels.

Lin Nai shivered, shook their head violently, and flung the chaotic thoughts from their mind.

But it feels quite interesting…

I'll use it to fool Xing another day.

"Kafka? I… Where… Where am I?"

Xing asked.

Kafka smiled; it was good that she still remembered her.

"Listen to me: your mind is currently a mess. You don't know who you are, why you're here, or what you should do next."

"You feel familiar to me, but I don't know if I should trust you…"

"But none of that matters. What matters is that I'm leaving. From now on, you don't have to think about the past, and you don't have to doubt yourself anymore."

Kafka reached out and affectionately stroked Xing's head, continuing to cast her Word of Power: "Listen to me…"

"You will encounter many dangers and terrible predicaments, but you will also experience many wonderful things."

"You will have companions like family and embark on adventures you can't even imagine."

Kafka paused, looking at Lin Nai, who was competing with Silver Wolf to see who could blow bigger bubbles.

Then she spoke:

"Listen to me, you can always trust Lin Nai. They will be your best companion, family, and friend."

"?"

Question marks appeared above Lin Nai's head.

No.

Why am I involved in this!

Hey!

Look at me, Kafka!

A few minutes later.

Kafka finished her Word of Power, and Xing fell unconscious.

Catching Xing before she hit the ground, Kafka gently laid her on the floor.

"So, what did that last sentence mean?"

Lin Nai questioned the woman before them.

"Listen to me…"

"The Word of Power doesn't work on me, you know. Be serious."

"I didn't use the Word of Power," Kafka said with a helpless look. "Listen to me finish."

This guy is so impatient.

It's not like every time she says 'Listen to me' she's activating the Word of Power.

"To be frank, Elio has hedged his bets. Whether it's you or Xing, as long as you reach the end, it will be the best outcome."

"…He can see my future?"

"He can see many beautiful, fleeting endings," Kafka spread her hands. "But the script regarding you is blank."

"So, Elio wants me to make a deal with you."

"A deal?"

"Yes, a deal. How about I give Silver Wolf to you?"

"Hey! Kafka!" Silver Wolf's face flushed red, and she glared at the woman in displeasure.

Is this the time for jokes?!

Kafka merely smiled. Do you think I'm joking?

Lin Nai glanced at Silver Wolf thoughtfully…

"What's with that look of disdain?" Veins bulged on Silver Wolf's forehead.

She kicked out at Lin Nai.

Lin Nai easily dodged.

"Stop joking around. Say something serious."

"How do you know I'm not being serious?"

"?"

Lin Nai looked at Silver Wolf, their gaze questioning if she was serious.

Silver Wolf shrugged. How would she know? She hadn't seen anything about this in any so-called script.

"Alright, the terms of the deal are simple, but you'll have to wait a while to find out what they are."

"...Riddler, get off the Black Tower Space Station!"

Kafka merely smiled. "Don't worry, it won't be anything detrimental to you. And if you need it, the Stellaron Hunters can always be your support."

The implication was clear.

The script could be changed at any time.

Or rather, was it precisely because Lin Nai didn't have any script content that it could be modified?

"Then I want to spank Silver Wolf. Can you guys help with that?"

"From my personal perspective, I'd be happy to help. Do you need me to hold her down?" Kafka paused upon hearing this, then looked at her companion with eager anticipation.

"You bastards! Don't say that in front of me!"

Silver Wolf's face had turned completely red.

But it wasn't the same shy blush as before; now, it was pure anger.

She couldn't take it anymore!

She was going to explode on these two jerks!

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Xing: There's Such a Good Thing?

In the end, Lin Nai agreed to Kafka's so-called deal.

Mainly because...

He didn't feel like he was losing out on anything.

He could even get the Stellaron Hunters' labor for free, and maybe he could do whatever he wanted to Silver Wolf.

Teach that unruly fellow a good lesson.

Even if the deal turned out to be disadvantageous to him later, he could always hide in the Mirror World.

Not to mention...

He might have also grown to a certain extent by then.

So, there wouldn't be any problems!

Seeing Lin Nai agree, Kafka's smile widened, and she left the space station with Silver Wolf.

Lin Nai remained standing in place, waiting for Xing to awaken...

Rejoice!

Today is the day Galaxy Bat-Man is born!

A few minutes later.

Looking at the still-unconscious girl, Lin Nai chose to stand beside her and spread his arms.

"Ahem, open your eyes, Galaxy Bat-Man. I am Safulin!"

"Mmm..."

The ash-haired girl opened her golden eyes, blankly gazing at the unfamiliar ceiling.

"Yo, you're awake. Congratulations, you're now a cute boy~"

Lin Nai looked genuinely surprised.

He hadn't expected her to wake up so soon.

He had only intended to make a meme reference.

"There's such a good thing!"

"Huh?"

Lin Nai's mind went blank upon hearing Xing's outburst.

What the heck?

Did Kafka choose the wrong gender when selecting a vessel for you?

"..." Xing felt her body, a hint of regret in her voice. "Isn't this fine?"

"Um, well, ah..."

Lin Nai hesitated, wanting to say more.

Is this how the Trailblazer's personality is from the start?

They don't even need anyone to corrupt them?

"Cough, forget it. Do you remember anything?"

"Mmm." Xing shook their head blankly. "My mind is empty, I don't remember anything..."

Lin Nai raised an eyebrow. "I see..."

Kafka's psychological manipulation was truly terrifying.

However, it had no effect on me.

There was no need to worry about them playing a dirty trick on me.

"Never mind, let's drive all the Anti-Matter Legion out of the space station!"

"Oh... Oh!"

Taking Lin Nai's hand, Xing used the leverage to stand up, but lost their balance and fell onto Lin Nai.

Sniff sniff...

"So fragrant..."

"Uh... Xing?" Lin Nai pulled away and sniffed their clothes. "Is there a smell on me?"

"Very fragrant? Smells good? I want to eat you in one bite."

"Well said, but don't say it again."

Lin Nai patted Xing's shoulder.

Was I some kind of Tang Monk meat?

Just then, two people suddenly burst in.

"..."