Starting From Firefly, Speedrunning the World

She solved the Gobo Algorithm and the Spark Model Conjecture in her youth.

In her prime, she discovered a method for transforming Sigma Baryons.

In middle age, she proposed the Herta Sequence and published a paper on Rejuvenation; in old age, she underwent Rejuvenation, once again unlocked the mysteries of the Imaginary Flow Overflow Phenomenon, captured an Extraterrestrial Star Core, and sealed it.

She saved her planet from destruction nineteen times and paid homage to an Aeon twice.

Such a genius, even if it's just a puppet made by her true self, must possess extremely high scientific research capabilities.

She admitted that the technology of the Geats Future People was indeed impressive, but it was child's play compared to Herta.

"Impossible."

However, upon hearing this, Herta looked at Firefly and slammed the Fate Card onto the table, replying with righteous indignation.

"Why? It's just a storage card, and you have a sample. You can't even do something this simple?"

Hearing the Herta Puppet's refusal, Firefly was very doubtful. Even though she wasn't the real Herta, it shouldn't be like this!

"Simple?"

"To make a card-sized object have 3ZB of storage capacity, set up exclusive data that perfectly matches the Vision Driver, and achieve a super-high data transfer speed of 0.03 seconds."

"Where is the simplicity in that? I already told you, I'm not the real Ms. Herta, I only have basic artificial intelligence."

"And setting aside all that, look at the requirements you've made."

Hearing Firefly's words, the Herta Puppet really wanted to hit her. Did she really think she wouldn't get angry just because she was a puppet!

She could even create something as complex as "colorful black," but the data settings Firefly requested were truly impossible for her.

Just the appearance data alone was requested so freely!

Did she really think it was just a matter of imitating the sample and creating a similar reskinned version?

It was simply impossible.

She wasn't a puppet meant to assist Ms. Herta in her research; she was just one of hundreds of puppets, a body for Ms. Herta to remotely control.

If she were truly that capable, why would Herta bother with remote control? She could just have the puppet do it!

"Uh, sorry."

"I was being too naive. If you can't do it, then forget it."

Seeing the Herta Puppet's reaction, Firefly scratched her head. It seemed she had underestimated the difficulty. She had just thought that since it was going to be modified, it might as well be improved.

She hadn't expected it to be so complicated...

Some of the Future People's technology was indeed not as simple as she had imagined.

At any rate, it wasn't something available in this era.

"It's not that it's impossible, but can you try to draw another slice of Ms. Herta or another character from the Genius Society?"

Seeing Firefly apologize, the angry Herta Puppet felt a little bad.

After all, she was just a robot puppet belonging to Firefly, and there was no need for her to apologize. So, after thinking for a moment, she made a suggestion to Firefly.

"Huh? You can draw slices too?"

Firefly was very surprised by this.

She could actually draw slices? This hadn't been mentioned at all.

If she could actually draw slices, that would be too interesting.

"Of course."

The Herta Puppet answered very affirmatively.

"Then I'll try?"

However, even if she could really draw character slices, the probability would probably be very low!

But Firefly couldn't resist trying.

She had recently gained a lot of Points, especially after obtaining the Vision Driver, which directly forced the DGP to pause.

Just this achievement, along with Kamen Rider Glare, earned her 3000 Points.

Adding the previous Poker Jyamato, she had a total of 3068 Points.

The main task of clearing all the Poker Jyamato wasn't completed, but the starter was more important by comparison, so there was nothing to regret!

With less than 20 draws worth of Points, she was a little short, but Firefly didn't have a compulsion for full multi-draws. She'd do a ten-pull first, and then single-pull the rest.

The difficulty of clearing this world wasn't as high as she imagined; it didn't necessarily require Emissary-level power.

And the rewards from card draws, regardless of luck, were at least universal in later worlds, so they wouldn't be wasted. There were still six, no, more than ten worlds to clear.

After all, the power of an Aeon was right in front of her, so how could she give up?

"Ten consecutive draws, activate!"

1600 Points were invested, and a burst of purple light flashed.

Not good, a guaranteed purple item.

Skip all the blue trash directly, lock onto purple items.

[(Purple) Fragment of Illusionary Suivian]

"..."

"Great Extinction Lord Phantylia?!!"

How did I pull something like this?

None of the Great Extinction Lords are good news, and Phantylia is a Suivian on top of that.

Suivians are rare Formless Order beings, energy creatures without fixed forms, who are passionate about taking the flesh and blood forms of intelligent beings to manipulate.

Ordinary Suivians are already dangerous, and Phantylia is even more terrifying, being a Destruction Emissary.

But then again, while dangerous, it's also very useful. I'll collect it first. If I encounter any difficult problems regarding Suivians, it should be very helpful.

Since I can pull a fragment of Phantylia, Firefly is even more convinced that a slice can also be pulled.

Suivian fragments generally have their own will. If I take out this fragment, it should be like the situation after the great Suivian Liaoyuan was shattered, becoming a small Phantylia, right?

Probably.

Continue drawing, but I can only do single draws now.

After continuously skipping several blue-quality items, thankfully there was no guarantee, and a purple item appeared ahead of time.

Too bad it wasn't the slice she wanted, but it was related to Herta.

[(Purple) 4-star Erudition Light Cone "Portrait of a Girl"]

[Portrait of a Girl]

Light Cone Description: At first, she held the exact same pose as the girl in the previous portrait.

She looked at the face that was identical to hers and decided it wasn't her. "How could there be two identical portraits in the world?" She fiddled with its joints, teaching it to open its eyes, teaching its fingers to become softer. She stopped with satisfaction.

"Completely different from yesterday, this is today's me."

Looking at Herta's appearance on the Light Cone, she used to like Herta because of this Light Cone. She was so cute.

"I didn't get Ms. Herta's slice, only this. Here you go!"

After admiring the image on the Light Cone and feeling the obvious Power of Destiny of Erudition and Herta's aura, Firefly handed it over to the Herta Puppet beside her.

Chapter 45: Ace Ukiyo's Troubles

"..."

The Herta Puppet silently took the Light Cone and observed it from left to right, seemingly looking at something.

"Although it's not Ms. Herta's slice, it's still a power related to Herta, and with the help of the Erudition Path, it shouldn't be difficult to imitate a storage card, right?"

Watching the Herta Puppet's actions, Firefly sat by the table, propped her chin with both hands, and asked softly.

The power of Light Cones is magical. Unlike in games, in the real Honkai: Star Rail universe, all Light Cones are rare treasures.

They are technology from the Memory of the Past, capable of encapsulating memories into light slices for portable carrying, and can enhance various abilities after use.

The company has channels, but the price is expensive, and very few people have actually seen a Light Cone.

In a sense, Light Cones are similar to Fate Cards/Buckles, but more magical, even transcending technology.

"I'll give it a try."

After receiving the Light Cone, the Herta Puppet didn't make any promises, but the problem shouldn't be too big.

"Then I'll be counting on you."

With that answer, Firefly felt relieved.

"Is Nene trapped at the Kurama Family's place and can't get out?"

Leaving the bedroom and giving the Herta Puppet some space, Firefly looked at the empty house before her and murmured softly.

Nene Arakawa had said she was going home and then there was no more news. However, Firefly was sure she wasn't in any trouble, and was still at the Kurama Family's place.

Logically, with what she gave her, she shouldn't be unable to get out, right?

Even if the guards and bodyguards might be more stringent.

Taking out her phone to send Nene Arakawa a message and checking the time, it was about time. Without thinking further, Firefly left the house.

Her submitted work was ready for serialization. This time, she was going to finalize the details and get an advance on her royalties.

Because she was really out of money.

She hadn't asked Nene Arakawa for money these past few days, nor had she used her powers to obtain money illegally. As for Herta, she had only asked her to help with other more important matters.

But now, things could be alleviated.

The submitted work was not plagiarized; it was entirely original!

It's just that many themes and creative ideas haven't appeared in this world yet. With experiences from a past life, writing casually was enough to pass the publication review and secure the fastest serialization debut opportunity.

She took the train to her destination, and a series of tasks went very smoothly, without any hitches. Similarly, she didn't encounter any delightful fellow female writers or beautiful editors.

The editor was a middle-aged man who looked very steady.

On the other hand, Firefly's appearance was a pleasant surprise. She hadn't expected the person who submitted the work to be such a beautiful girl.

So, the beautiful writer... was Firefly herself.

Before long, Firefly left the publishing house. That day, she smoothly confirmed the serialization date and successfully received an advance on some of her royalties.

Then, Firefly didn't rush back. It was already noon, and with money in hand, she couldn't neglect herself any longer.

After all, she never advocated for being too frugal. Without money, there's nothing you can do. When you have money, you definitely shouldn't skimp on your stomach. Only food eaten is the most worthwhile and meaningful way to spend money.

She used her phone to search for nearby eateries and then Firefly found one that wasn't expensive but had high ratings.

Not only was the environment and atmosphere good, but the taste was also decent.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, she found that it was indeed like that. There weren't too many people, and it was relatively quiet.

Anyway, she really liked this kind of dining environment.

However, here, Firefly spotted a familiar figure.

Not far away, Ace Ukiyo was sitting alone. The food on his table hadn't been touched much; he was just staring blankly outside, lost in thought, wondering what he was thinking about.

Due to Firefly's appearance and interference, Ace Ukiyo in this world did not become the Desire God before, nor did he fulfill that wish to become a world-famous superstar, the star of stars.

Even sitting here, there wouldn't be too many fangirls crowding around to watch.

Thinking about Ace Ukiyo, Firefly didn't do anything.