A Healer in Honkai: Star Rail

Chapter 41: Let's explore the area ahead later!

Night.

Lin Nai opened their eyes.

Looking at the time on their phone, which showed past 10 PM, they ran a hand through their slightly messy hair.

"Yawn..."

Is it still early?

Lin Nai sat on the bed, lost in thought.

There was no point in trying to sleep again now.

They decided to go out for a walk, get some fresh air.

Thinking this, Lin Nai put on their jacket, tidied their hair, and headed out.

As Lin Nai pushed open the door and stepped out, Dan Heng from the room next door also emerged.

The two of them met each other's gaze.

"Dan Heng, you're not asleep either?"

Lin Nai opened their mouth, unsure of what to say for a moment.

In the middle of the night, they hadn't even knocked...

Dan Heng remained silent for a few seconds before speaking, "Lin Nai, why are you...?"

"I woke up. Did you... have a nightmare?"

"...Yes."

Dan Heng's complexion had been very poor earlier.

Lin Nai had never seen the usually unflappable Dan Heng show such an expression.

"Is that so... Wait a moment." Lin Nai extended a hand, and a colorful stream of energy was transmitted.

Dan Heng didn't dodge, allowing the beam of light to shine upon them.

It felt warm.

This was a gentle light imbued with a large amount of positive emotions, such as love and care.

Lin Nai had also secretly used this skill when comforting space station crew members.

Dan Heng felt the gloom and discomfort in their heart vanish, and they felt much more relaxed.

They looked at Lin Nai in surprise, "How did you...?"

"It's a secret." Lin Nai raised their index finger and said so.

They couldn't exactly say it was randomly given by the system, could they?

"Is that so."

Dan Heng didn't pry further, merely noticing Lin Nai's attire.

"Are you going out?"

"Yeah." Lin Nai stretched. "I couldn't sleep, so I'm going to get some air."

"Do you want me to go with you?"

"No, it's alright, Dan Heng. I won't be in any danger, don't worry."

Lin Nai waved their hand, one hand in their pocket, and walked towards the stairs.

Without looking back, they added, "Besides, you should rest well now. You can have sweet dreams tonight."

Dan Heng hesitated for a few seconds but ultimately decided not to follow.

Never mind.

Lin Nai didn't need them to worry too much. They wouldn't fall into danger and were very smart.

Compared to March Seven.

Lin Nai was much more reassuring.

Deciding against it, Dan Heng stopped thinking about it and turned back to their room.

Just as Lin Nai had said.

Perhaps they should rest well.

Maybe tonight would be a good night's sleep?

Belobog's nights were quiet.

Even the lights weren't very bright, but thanks to that, Lin Nai could see the stars.

The sky was adorned with diamond-like constellations.

The crescent moon caressed the Milky Way, casting faint light upon the land, adding a touch of mystery and romance to the quiet night.

Lin Nai walked alone through the streets, wandering aimlessly, unsure of where he was going.

To put it plainly.

He was just out for a stroll, so did it really matter where he went?

Not at all.

However, speaking of the streets, Lin Nai wasn't exactly alone.

This was because some locations were still being guarded by the Silvermane Guard, such as the cable car station leading to the lower levels.

So that's how one gets to the lower levels...

Speaking of which.

Didn't Sampo bring the protagonist group into the lower levels in the original story? How did he manage that?

Did he take the stairs?

It's not like it's District 13 down there, where you can just walk in by taking the stairs.

Hmm.

He'd explore the areas ahead later.

With that thought, Lin Nai exhaled a puff of white mist and walked towards the Monument of Eternal Winter.

But just before the stairs leading to Kliperburg.

Lin Nai stopped.

An exciting, rhythmic sound drifted over from nearby.

It made Lin Nai instinctively take a few steps back.

He suddenly smelled a strong scent of spark plugs and frowned.

He could see light coming from a window.

Curiosity piqued, Lin Nai walked over and looked inside through the window.

Inside the room.

A woman sat on a chair, gently strumming an electric guitar in her hands.

Her golden hair had a streak of blue, and she was adorned with various stylish accessories.

Her curvaceous figure was tall and slender.

Lin Nai blinked, subconsciously taking two steps back, and looked up.

Oh, right.

He had forgotten, Serval's "Perpetual Motion" workshop seemed to be right in front of Kliperburg.

But why open it here...

Was it because of the high foot traffic?

[Random Item: Sound Strike String - Blazing Thunder]

[Note: A guitar-shaped greatsword used by Kamen Rider Zangetsu.]

"Is it because it's a guitar... but I don't know the corresponding moves. Am I supposed to swing this guitar around to attack people?"

Lin Nai muttered.

Although the guitar could indeed be used to attack people.

For the ultimate move...

You'd stick it into someone and play it.

Ah, well.

This wasn't too bad either.

With his hands in his pockets, Lin Nai turned and prepared to leave.

But as he turned, he was startled.

"Whoa!"

Serval was smiling as she looked at him: "Hello there."

"H-hello?"

Lin Nai gave a dry chuckle, feeling like he'd been caught peeping.

Uh...

Alright.

No matter how he explained it, his actions just now were indeed peeping.

Caught!

Lin Nai, I'm… I'm gonna die, nya~

Seriously, I might have to go to jail…

And considering Gepard's position…

Lin Nai figured they might be forced to speedrun the Belobog script.

Jail?

If Silver Wolf found out they were locked up, they'd probably be laughed at.

Being laughed at by Silver Wolf…

At that point, they'd really just be stuck there (in Belobog prison) for life!!

"Oh, don't be nervous! You didn't do anything… uh, you didn't do anything, right?"

Serval noticed Lin Nai's awkwardness and immediately spoke up, wanting to ease their tension.

Little did she know, Lin Nai's mind was completely occupied with how to speedrun.

"Are you okay? Hey?"

Serval reached out and waved her hand in front of Lin Nai.

After finding that Lin Nai didn't react, Serval patted their hand again.

But the moment she touched them, Serval couldn't help but frown slightly:

"So cold!"

Was it because they'd been outside for too long?