Honkai: Star Rail: I'm a Big Villain, Starting with Annihilating the Astral Express Crew

Who is that boy?

Why does that name make my heart clench?

Why did I feel happy at first when I saw him, but then inexplicably angry?

Why?

Stelle silently ate, their thoughts drifting far away.

Jiang Mo sat for a long time, only snapping back to reality when he saw the thin shadow reflected on the shed.

He began to sort out his thoughts.

Previously, through Natasha, he had firmly grasped Wildfire in his hands.

After this battle, Wildfire seized supplies and eliminated its biggest competitor, allowing it to quickly take control of the mining area originally occupied by Iron Claw, as well as several other key areas.

Now, Wildfire is no longer just a local organization in Boulder Town, but the de facto largest force in the Underworld.

Jiang Mo's goal is clear: to grow Wildfire to the point where it can have an equal dialogue with those guys in the Upper District.

Even to the point where they have to take his existence seriously.

Well, the plan is in place, all that's left is to wait for the opportunity...

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out:

"Jiang Mo! I'm back!"

The door was pushed open violently, bringing in a bone-chilling gust of cold air.

Seele's figure appeared in the doorway, her blue-black short hair a little messy, but her face was full of excitement.

She is now fully integrated into Wildfire and is Oleg's most capable young member.

"We cleared a large area of the northern junkyard today! We found a lot of useful parts!"

As she spoke, she skillfully took off her coat and hung it on the wall.

Under Wildfire's training, she has become more agile and knows how to cooperate with others better.

"Is that so? That's great."

Jiang Mo went up to her and took a bag of things she handed over, which contained some scavenged scrap and tools.

"Uncle Oleg says we have enough people now and we're going to start expanding to the surrounding areas! To go to those farther and more dangerous places."

"Those places have more monsters, and they're stronger."

Jiang Mo handed her a hot toasted bread.

"Be careful, Seele."

Seele took the bread, held it in her hands to warm them, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

"Yeah, I know. Uncle Oleg and the others take good care of me."

She took a bite of the bread, and the heat instantly dispelled the chill in her body.

"But it's really tiring... training, patrolling, and going to those dangerous places every day."

She sighed, then cheered up again.

"But seeing the people in town being able to sleep soundly, and seeing the supplies we bring back being able to feed everyone, makes it all worth it!"

She looked up, "Jiang Mo, you know what? Before, I only thought about how to survive, how to become stronger and not be bullied."

"It's different now. In Wildfire, I feel like I'm fighting for more people."

"Uncle Oleg says that we Wildfire are the hope of the Underworld! We want to make this place better!"

Jiang Mo listened quietly, without interrupting her.

This is good, a warrior with conviction is more valuable than a mere thug.

Soon, Seele finished the bread and felt much warmer.

She chatted with Jiang Mo about Wildfire's daily life, such as who made a fool of themselves in training today, and who made great contributions in exploration.

Soon, tired from chatting, they both returned to their beds.

Jiang Mo lay down and quickly fell asleep.

Days passed, and Wildfire's reputation and size rapidly expanded.

However, new management problems also arose.

How to fairly distribute the seized supplies? How to unite new members with different backgrounds into a single force?

Oleg is an excellent warrior and leader, but he seems a bit rough when it comes to complex organizational management.

And Natasha would relay the problems to Jiang Mo.

"A point system? Distributing supplies based on contribution? That's too cold."

In the clinic, Natasha frowned as she listened to Jiang Mo's proposed management plan.

"We're Wildfire, not a profit-driven group. We're all gathered here for the sake of the Underworld's survival."

Jiang Mo calmly stated, "Survival itself is the greatest benefit. Without rules, there is no Order. Without Order, Wildfire will collapse."

"Tell Oleg that the points system will allow everyone to clearly see their value and stimulate their enthusiasm. At the same time, divide us into task groups so that everyone has a clear mission, reducing internal friction."

"This is the most efficient way, Sister Natasha. Trust me."

Natasha fell silent.

She knew Jiang Mo was right.

Internal friction had indeed arisen within Wildfire due to unequal distribution and unclear responsibilities.

Afterward, she relayed the plan to Oleg.

Although Oleg felt it was somewhat impersonal, he decided to give it a try considering Wildfire's current situation.

As it turned out, Jiang Mo's plan worked.

The points system stimulated the members' competitive spirit, and the task groups made Wildfire's operations smoother.

Wildfire's cohesion not only didn't decrease, but it was strengthened due to clear goals and distinct rewards and punishments.

Seeing these effects, a complex emotion surged within Natasha.

Jiang Mo's ability made her feel a bit of admiration; this child could always come up with the most efficient solutions.

But at the same time, she also felt a deep sense of fear.

How could a ten-year-old child have such a cold and experienced mind?

It was as if he hadn't grown up in this frozen wasteland but came from a world full of calculation and intrigue.

This fear ultimately transformed into a deeper dependence.

Because her only hope was still in this child's hands.

After Wildfire gained a firm foothold in Boulder Town.

Jiang Mo began to think about longer-term plans.

Controlling Boulder Town alone wasn't enough; he needed more resources and stronger power to truly compete with the Upper District.

"Sister Natasha, Wildfire needs stronger armaments. We can't rely on just our fists and scavenged weapons."

Jiang Mo made a bold suggestion to Natasha.

"I know there are some abandoned armories or large machinery in the Underworld. We can organize people to explore and find usable weapons and equipment, and even modify some machinery as our defenses."

This suggestion was very risky.

Those abandoned areas were usually occupied by more powerful Riftworld Monsters, and there might even be other forces lurking.

Natasha listened, feeling that they were moving too fast.

But thinking of Vahk, she bit her lip.

"Okay, I'll arrange it."

Wildfire began to implement Jiang Mo's new plan.

They organized expeditions to those abandoned areas marked as extremely dangerous on the maps.

These missions were much more dangerous than the usual patrols.

They encountered more ferocious Riftworld Monsters and clashed with other forces that also coveted these resources.

During a mission to explore an abandoned factory, Seele's team encountered a group of exceptionally powerful Riftworld Monsters.

The Wildfire members were caught off guard.

The captain was injured, and the team was split up and surrounded.

Seele had to make a choice: retreat to save herself, or risk rescuing the trapped teammates?

She didn't hesitate.

Relying on her agility, she rushed into the monster horde, attracting the monsters' attention and buying time for her teammates to escape.

Although she sustained multiple injuries, she and most of her teammates ultimately escaped successfully.

This experience made Seele more mature.

Uncle Oleg's courage and responsibility in the battle strengthened her belief in Wildfire.

She needed to become stronger and protect more people.

Back at the shelter, Seele was covered in exhaustion and scars.

Jiang Mo had already prepared a steaming bowl of meat soup and simple bandages for her.

"Injured?" Jiang Mo walked over and handed her a cup of hot water.

Seele took the cup, and warmth spread from her palm.

She shook her head, her blue-black hair swaying with the movement.

"Just a scratch, it's nothing."

She sat next to Jiang Mo, leaning against the wall, and let out a long sigh of relief.

This was the only place where she could truly relax.

"Today's mission was very dangerous..."

Jiang Mo listened, wiping away the blood that had seeped through the bandage on her wound.

He didn't interrupt her, only responding with a soft word or two when she reached a crucial point.

His words seemed casual, but they guided Seele to think about the details of the mission, analyze the enemy's weaknesses, and summarize combat experience.

"You're right, Jiang Mo." Seele looked at him earnestly. "Next time, we can try going around from that direction. The old path there might avoid the Riftworld Monsters."

Jiang Mo nodded, a gentle smile on his face.

Seele felt a familiar sense of security by his side.

No matter how dangerous the outside world was, no matter how difficult Wildfire's missions were, she could find a moment of peace when she returned here and spent time with Jiang Mo.

Although she had never known what it felt like to have a home, and had never enjoyed it.

But at this moment, she inexplicably felt a sense of belonging.

Time continued to move forward.

Jiang Mo was eleven years old.

The Underworld was completely under Wildfire's control.

The number of Wildfire members surged, and patrol teams spread to every corner of the Underworld. The various forces of the past were either incorporated or expelled. The entire Underworld ushered in a rare period of relative stability.

Jiang Mo was twelve years old