Luming Lady's First Concert (3)

In some animated films, the protagonists are no match for powerful enemies. At the critical moment of life and death, they recall the moments they shared with their companions. With love and courage, they unleash unprecedented power and successfully turn the tide. Such plots are not uncommon.

However, fortunately, his strength was all built on the bonds with others. His subsequent growth into power was all achieved by persevering through those dangerous situations with the belief of protecting everyone.

Emotions can indeed make people stronger, but they are also an invisible constraint, like a sharp sword whose power is greatly reduced when it is sheathed.

—The author doesn't want to pad the word count, so there are fewer recollections and summaries; this is the dividing line for fast-forwarding—

(Sorry, I personally quite like these kinds of chapters; they're easy to write, and... well, it's not good to always write about the reader's experience. I'll write the next flashback/summary chapter after I've finished writing the transitional chapters and finished the angst.)

Having forged bonds with friends, the young man, who declared war on the world's malice, naturally wanted to reciprocate with kindness.

She chose suitable melodies for each friend, and considering that Seele's birthday was approaching, she specially sang Seele's theme song "Dual-Ego" when it was Seele.

As the melody turned somber, the idol lowered her head, letting her hair obscure her blue eyes. Then, her expression suddenly changed, and her blazing red eyes abruptly entered the audience's view. Accompanied by her explosive emotions and singing, the red eyes resonated throughout the venue, bringing the audience an unexpected shock and a good visual experience.

Ding~ Seele Vollerei's affection level has reached the current limit. Please complete the hidden quest [Cocolia's Dead Zone] to unlock the limit.

Oh no, spoilers!

I sang "The Day You and the Stars Disappeared" for my silly mom. Speaking of which, should I add the Star Seer training program to my daily routine? Although it's a bit difficult, as the saying goes, "Where there's a will, there's a way."

Speaking of the next lucky audience member, she was a bit strange. There was a very well-dressed little girl who looked quite ordinary, but she gave me a feeling of unfathomable depth, just like You Hui...

No way, right? Even if the Order Emissary super free, she wouldn't come to my concert, would she? I don't know if it's just my imagination, but she looks like Herta from "Honkai 3rd: Star Rail" that I read before I transmigrated... I think You Hui mentioned to me before that there was someone with the same name among the Envoys?

Mr. Herta, who had borrowed a doll's body (without visible joints) to attend the concert, returned to his seat with a smug grin. Hehe, as expected, Little Xing is the best! Damn you, You Hui, you won't even let me give you any cheat codes. Although the things I give you are toys in this world, at least let me give you something in return. I am the Head Xing Fanatic in the archives. I dare to call myself number one and no one dares to call myself number two!

While Herta was thinking about going back to negotiate with You Hui, a girl who had been selected as a lucky audience member (whose number was unknown) excitedly pounced on Luming, exclaiming, "Luming Lady, I'm your fan!"

"(Damn it, it's this guy?!)" Herta narrowed his eyes. Damn You Hui, you said you'd only let me in!

In the audience, Xiao Xuan, Aixie, and several others selling erotic pictures thought, "(Hey, rules are rules, but people are flexible~)"

P. S.: I paid for it; You Hui and Abyss Shadow helped me pay.

After seeing off the overly enthusiastic fan, Luming straightened her slightly disheveled performance outfit and watched as the girl called out to her, who then pulled out a large hammer from somewhere, knocked her down, and dragged her out... Hey, You Hui sent a message: two illegal immigrants. Will she help resolve this? Then it's fine.

Note: One of the duties of the Order Emissary, in addition to resolving world collisions, is to send back those transmigrators who accidentally arrive in the Branch World through the connection point between the Main Branch World and the Branch World. If people from the main Main Branch World stay in the Branch World for too long, it will cause unknown adverse effects. Fortunately, none of them have been encountered so far, since the probability of transmigration is very small. However, in the face of infinite worlds, even the smallest possibility will become inevitable.

"Thousand Years of Feathers" and "Rubia," one dedicated to Hua, the other to Fu Hua.

There's no need to force yourself anymore, because I—no, we will achieve what you failed to achieve.

I've chosen a song that's perfect for the Arin Sisters to sing, but I won't reveal the specifics. Anyway, it's not Kamen Rider Vodka's battle theme.

As for the Anti-Entropy Retirement Group and the Schicksal Tea Group... let's wait for the animated short films; they'll be added at the next concert.

You're asking His Lord Bishop?

"(When he goes to cut down trees, I'll transform into Kallen and sing 'Regression' while seeing him off... Is that really okay?)"

Luming Lady thought to herself.

PS: You can watch any episodes in the archives, but you are forbidden from browsing plots related to the main story of Honkai Impact 3rd. You Hui's reason is that it is more interesting to explore the world on your own, so his knowledge is limited to the Elysian Realm.

"Hmm, as expected of my great-granddaughter. Look at her, Theresa, you should learn a lot from her." Otto ate his snacks and drank his tea, not forgetting to drag Theresa, who was lying next to him, out and whip her corpse. Look, isn't the difference between the mother and daughter a bit too big?

Speaking of this, Fu Hua in the audience suddenly felt a knife to her heart. She was also stabbed while lying down. Looking at her daughter's already well-developed chest, she silently wondered if this was really her biological child, or if she was a potential star, or if Kallen's genes were too strong.

"Oh, right, I almost forgot about this." Otto clapped his hands and pulled a pink magic wand from his chest. "Oh dear, this has been finished for a long time, I kept forgetting to give it to you. Here, take it, my dear granddaughter, sign a contract with your grandfather and become Magical Girl ~"

The Clumsy Goose next to her silently turned its head away, while Rita picked up the video camera expectantly.

Five-star weapon - Super Resonance

Note: It's much smaller than in the Yugi; it's the normal size of a magic wand.

Grandpa, who was trying to cause trouble, was undoubtedly punched into the wall by his humiliated granddaughter. But Theresa quickly noticed something was wrong. Hey, this magic wand looks so much like the one that I was holding when Little Xing first used the Memory Battlefield? Where did he see it?

According to Grandpa, this should have always been kept in the Schicksal Headquarters... Could it be that...?

Theresa vaguely imagined something, but didn't show it on her face. She only had one thought in her mind, "Hey, won't using this really turn me into a muscle-bound man? If that happens, I might as well just die!"

Unfortunately, Otto, who was hammered into the wall, pressed a button, and his magic wand immediately shone brightly. Amid Theresa's horrified gaze, Otto and Rita's burning eyes, and the Clumsy Goose's gaze as if it were looking at its own bishop as if it were a pervert, a petite and adorable Magical Girl made a dazzling appearance... Good heavens!

Theresa, in a fit of despair, punched Otto out of bounds. What the hell? Rita, hand over the video camera! If anyone sees this embarrassing scene, her days as the headmistress of the St. Freya Academy are probably over!

Otto calmly dusted himself off and walked back, just as his rendition of "Hero" for Kane ended. He was the lucky audience member to be chosen, and so—

The blonde noblewoman gracefully walked onto the stage and greeted Luming Lady with Western etiquette. Luming, who had maxed out her skills through the memories of her Idol Natasha, naturally responded perfectly.

Bronya, sitting in the audience, looked at Kiana with disdain. "Those who call themselves 'this young lady' all the time should learn from this. This is what a noble lady should do."

"Who are you talking about, short guy with no chest or butt and always a loser?!" Kiana stepped on the landmine precisely while dancing wildly, and the two almost turned into a fight. Fortunately, Mei pulled out her Musou Saber and gave her a warning look.

(Yes, you read that right. The author thought about it and gave us the Sengoku Driver. Please type your preferred fruit in the comments.)

On the stage, at the sincere request of the blonde noblewoman, Nun Luming slowly appeared. Her eyes were lowered, her hands were clasped tightly in front of her chest, and her voice was soft, seemingly possessing a calming power, "Is there anything troubling you? Luming would be happy to help you."

The Lord Bishop calm on the surface, but his heart had long been twisted into that of Cthulhu. He wished he could take his great-granddaughter back to the Schicksal Headquarters right now to properly train her—no, to properly nurture her, so that she could kill him with her own hands in the future.

Eden, who was watching the live stream, almost spat out a mouthful of 1982 Lafite. She drunkenly said, "Pfft, is she imitating Aponia? This kid is as cute as ever. It's not like she has to admire her senior like this, is it? But in her idol state, she is more like Elysia... It's a pity that this kid can't love everyone equally."

Eden's expression dimmed for a moment, then he rallied again. "Sigh, we agreed she could only rely on herself, yet her companions and family have come looking for her. Tragically, it's not strictly against the rules. The Archbishop of Schicksal and the leader of Anti-Entropy are truly cunning. But what's the current situation with [Serpent]? Is it Mobius or someone else? According to Hua, Kevin is more likely. As for Su, Little Xing found Thousand Worlds, but why won't he come out?"

The elderly man locked in the Thousand Worlds Vehicle says he's continuing to observe while trying to find the password. He wonders how many digits it has, whether it contains any characters, and what it's made of. Is this supposed to keep him locked up until he dies?

The enlightened one frowned slightly. The other party had left a message: "The password isn't invalid, try it slowly~"

—Wishing Su a speedy recovery—

Eden watched the Idol Lady singing merrily on the screen and a wicked smile crept across his face. "Since you've been manipulating the rules (not intentionally), I might as well add a little something extra, okay? Don't blame me, little one~"

With that in mind, she dialed Otto's private number. "Hello, is this Bishop Otto?"

The original Amber, who was working overtime at the Schicksal Headquarters, looked at the pile of documents that had been brought in with a worried expression. Damn, I really want to switch places with that clone. Hey, my sugar daddy is calling?!

"Hello, Miss Ende, is this about my great-granddaughter?"

"Hehe, you're still as clever as ever. You guessed my intentions before I even explained my purpose. Well then, I won't keep you in suspense any longer." Eden cleared his throat, his mischievous smile deepening. "I'd like to assign Luming Lady some mandatory tasks, some parts of which require the cooperation of Schicksal. What do you think?"

Otto frowned slightly, but a pleased smile also appeared on his lips. "Which aspects are you referring to?"

"Of course, it's about training idols. For example, they can perform as idols during the day and transform into righteous Magical Girl to fight evil in the city at night. It sounds so romantic~" Eden said, imagining such a scene in her mind, and couldn't help but hum a song and start dancing.

"(Does this have anything to do with idols? It's quite interesting though.) Oh~ I see. Don't worry, Schicksal will cooperate fully." Otto's interest was immediately piqued. This was familiar to him; he had tried to do this with Theresa before, but she hadn't agreed. He couldn't miss this opportunity!

PS: Although Otto appeared cold during the simulated meeting with Stigmata Will, in reality, his feelings for this great-granddaughter were only slightly less than those for Theresa, otherwise he wouldn't have been so soft-hearted as to give her the 11th Divine Relic.

Five minutes later, Amber stared blankly at the pile of documents that Otto had quickly reviewed. What kind of magic potion had the Lord Bishop taken today to be so efficient? The key point is that the quality was the same as at normal speed. It was incomprehensible.

An incredibly excited Lord Bishop kicked open the door to the armor development department, showing no regard for his bishopric. "Who are the people in charge of developing the Divine Key Armor - Imaginary? Come here! You have an urgent mission! Also, get the Requiem of the Moonlit Night from the warehouse! And don't forget the Eternal Lament of the Gloomy Hues!"

Hmm, Chouki still hasn't completed the overlimit upgrade? Oh well, considering she successfully repaired Eternal Lament of the Gloomy Hues last time, I'll deduct this month's salary.

Otto, his fighting spirit long forgotten, rediscovered the feeling he had when hand-sewing the S-Rank Valkyrie armor for Kallen. He personally took charge of the development, preparing to give his great-granddaughter a surprise.

The Idol Lady, who was performing, suddenly slipped, but luckily didn't fall.

"So, as the final act of this concert, please allow me to sing this last song for you." Luming bowed slightly to the audience, closed her eyes, her four ponytails cascading down her back, and a familiar melody filled the venue.

"This song, 'Star Wish,' was the catalyst for me becoming an idol."

Having traversed the vast expanse of stars and experienced countless worlds, witnessing the changing of time.

The silent, cold space made my heart almost freeze.

Suddenly, a beautiful melody drifted from a distant dimension.

It was so inviting that it drew me forward to discover the azure world unfolding before my eyes.

After a long and strenuous performance, even though she was in much better physical condition than the average person, she still felt a bit uncomfortable. But as an idol, she couldn't afford to make a mistake over such a small issue, otherwise she wouldn't be able to live up to the expectations and ticket money paid by the audience!

The heartfelt singing resounded throughout the venue, spreading into the city. It crossed the vast ocean, traversed relentless storms, traversed boundless plains, and swept past scorching volcanoes.

Finally, it traveled through space, across countless light-years, and reached [her].

(Please don't worry about the speed of sound or anything like that; Honkai can do anything!)

I could never forget the one time I glanced at you.

You are so special, so unique, so dazzling.

If you're willing to use my voice to sing out those words that belong only to you in your heart...

May this beautiful moment last forever; my world is entirely composed by you.

In the void of space, ether formed the body of a girl, and water, Water, Wind, Earth, Fire formed her four ponytails. Her gray-white hair emitted a cobalt blue halo. The girl, named Stardust, opened her golden eyes and tilted her head in confusion, looking towards the direction of Earth.

She knew nothing, existing in nothingness since birth. During her slumber, some accident seemed to have brought her here, but she didn't care about those things.

The only thing she wanted to know now was what that voice was that had been conveyed to her.

She looked in that direction but saw nothing; it must have been too far away.

She opened her mouth and tried to speak, but only managed to utter a few simple sounds. "LaLa?"

"LaLa..."

"LaLa!"

"LaLaLa!"

(Question: What did Stardust say?)

Sing your wish out loud with all your might

Suddenly, starlight twinkled, illuminating the whole world, and I could see the joy on your face.

If you still wish my voice could express everything in our hearts...

I will use all my memories of you to compose a world that belongs to you and me.

The dazzling Metatron Cube rose from her hand; although it resembled a starfruit, the two were quite different.

Stardust made up his mind and flew quickly toward Earth.

—The above is the background set by the author based on Stardust's initial concept. Stardust was accidentally drawn into the Honkai Branch World when the previous Native Order Emissary corrected the world collision. Because of the gods' power, he was able to exist normally in the Honkai World, just like Lord E, but his abilities were greatly restricted.

Stardust~

(Oops, did I spoil something again?)

——Back to Earth——

On the stage surrounded by lights, the Idol Lady, after finishing her last song, bowed deeply to the audience, signifying the official end of the concert. The audience gave her the warmest applause, expressing their appreciation for the girl's performance. However, a few jealous and fighting gods were dragged out of the Branch World by You Hui and beaten up.

"(Phew, it feels like I just finished fighting Chiyou.)" Luming, no, Xing, let out a long breath. Her tense nerves instantly relaxed, and a sense of exhaustion enveloped her entire body. All she wanted to do now was go back and get some rest.

But as soon as I stepped into the backstage area, I saw that familiar blonde girl standing in front of the mirror, posing for photos as if she were admiring herself.

"... Is there something you need, senior?" Xing forced himself to stay alert, preparing for battle.

You Hui turned around, his face unusually serious. "I know you're very tired right now, but things happened so suddenly. Could you please sing one more song?"

Xing was taken aback, not immediately connecting the question to the fact that she had actually come to his concert. "What song?"

"The Person in My Writing"

—The author shouldn't bring their own emotions into the novel, but...I really want to meet them—

(The following is not part of the main text; it is a short excerpt added by the author. You can skip to the bonus content.)

——The source is the video "I created him to complete my impossible adventure for me" by Station B's UP host "A Wen Tong Tong". My consent has been obtained before quoting, but this stupid loli does not define herself as the creator~

On the empty stage, the Idol Lady, dressed in her performance costume, put in her best effort. After rehearsing several times, she picked up the microphone and sang to the only audience member she couldn't see.

It's my fault for writing too much sentimentality, and my fault for being unwilling to be mediocre and being single-mindedly dedicated to creating life.

I give him joy and sorrow, I give him the pulse of life, I depict for him the boundless Cang Qiong where he soars.

The text describes his appearance, preferences, personality, and details of his past.

Capture my inner feelings, fill his confusion, and let him see the dazzling starry sky in my place.

The words he wrote blended together to form his image, constructing a time and space, and his features became more and more vivid as the story unfolded.

He entered into my words, following my narrative; one day, the tip of his pen suddenly began to run wild.

He argued with me on paper, stating bluntly that this path was blocked and that he would make decisions for himself.

He pulled me into a dream, and he led me to set sail.

"Since I yearn for this journey, I will travel with him."

I gave him my unwavering courage, my bright and gentle nature, and the normal communication skills I could never learn.

I love letting stories drift freely, following their own will, sometimes crying, sometimes laughing, sometimes stopping, sometimes going.

I knew his feelings, I could glimpse the stream in his heart, and yet he raised his hand to smooth away the frown on my brow.

Ask how much pain you feel in your heart, and how you express your sorrow with your pen. If I need your help, may you always lend me a shoulder to lean on.

We've weathered the storms of time, we've made a pact to escape in the dead of night, we've secretly tasted the world's strongest liquors.

Wandering through every realm, I dangle in a small boat, vainly hoping to touch the dazzling starry sky of my imagination.

He is my dearest friend, my flesh and blood, the wine I brewed, the spirit and flesh separated from my heart.

We rely on each other and achieve success together.

It was our unique, unspoken understanding that led us to the very end of the story.

"Having crossed oceans and towering peaks, two pens have written a journey—one in reality, the other in dreams."

He perfected all the plot points, filled in the small details, and grew into the vibrant life I had hoped for.

He has an independent personality, he has feelings, he is complete, and I have been fortunate to witness his journey.

Even though I can't touch it, I can only try my best to remember the fragments of my dream.

He chuckled softly upon hearing this and drew my gaze to the similar eyes reflected in the mirror.

The touch of my fingertips is painful, as if I am truly touching the starry sky of my dreams.

In the dimly lit room, the writer, shivering from the cold, put on his clothes to cover the numerous wounds on his body and retrieved the hidden manuscript from his folder.

My father's angry scolding still echoed in my ears, but I didn't dwell on it. My fingers tapped the keyboard with increasing skill, spreading their story to the world.

Passion needs no reason.

After a long while, I finished this chapter and was about to publish it when I froze. I looked at the reflection on the computer screen, turned around and looked behind me, and there stood the figure I had longed for day and night, the figure I could only see in my dreams.

The author, with trembling hands, reached out to touch the Person in My Writing—

I lifted my drowsy head and looked at the still-lit computer screen, wondering why I had fallen asleep and why such a long, ambiguous paragraph had appeared. I felt it would be better to delete it, otherwise readers would accuse me of padding the word count...

"Fine, I won't delete it. After all, Silly Loli You Hui up all night, and I think everyone will be more forgiving if I want to pad the word count a bit more, right? I even shortened part of the summary chapter, hehe~"

Even though this New Year was the most unpleasant one I've ever had, I still offer my sincerest blessings to the world I depict in my writing, the stories I tell, and its audience.

Easter Egg —

In the vast universe, a stardust flying at high speed yawned boredly. How far is it? How long will it take to get there?

Hey, I think I know how to use wormholes for teleportation?

Stardust blinked blankly, oh dear, he had slept for too long and had forgotten all his abilities.

Okay, based on the distance, the portal should be... wait a minute! Where did that spaceship come from?!

Bang!!!

It's a pity that sound can't travel in space, otherwise there would have been an unprecedentedly loud impact.

Near Earth, a wormhole rapidly unfolded, and Stardust, dazed and confused, flew out of it, instinctively heading towards the blue planet before her. As she entered the atmosphere, her four ponytails rippled violently, separating from her body and falling in four different directions.

Meanwhile, the spaceship that unfortunately collided with Stardust Baby wobbled out of the wormhole and was brought back to its origin. Fortunately, both passengers were in hibernation and the spaceship was on autopilot; otherwise, the two children would probably have been furious.

The spaceship is plummeting rapidly, a design by Vill-V. Its descent will go undetected by any equipment and will remain unseen by anyone. The wreckage will even disappear automatically after the crash—rest assured, the passengers' safety is also guaranteed.

The boy opened his eyes from a 50,000-year slumber, looked at the scenery before him, and showed a bewildered expression.

"Who I am?"

His memories were a jumbled mess. He couldn't remember his identity, nor did he realize anything was wrong with him. He touched his green hair, but didn't feel anything sharp, which made him even more confused.

"... Cosmo?" A familiar voice rang in his ears. The boy subconsciously turned around and squatted down. The blue-haired little girl was also staring at him with a confused look, and subconsciously called out his name.

"... Griseo?" Even with his confused memories, Cosmo could still recall her name. Now, they were faced with only one question: Who are we?