Starting with Firefly, Speedrunning the World

"And we Stellaron Hunters go against the current, hunting and collecting these dangerous things."

Naturally, Firefly didn't elaborate on using Stellaron to achieve their own goals afterward.

However, even though the Stellaron Hunters' actions might carry a certain degree of danger or destructiveness, they aren't entirely evil beings.

They establish rules to protect specific individuals, making them complex and multifaceted.

"So this is what Stellaron Hunters are?!"

It sounds like they're cosmic knights, hunting and containing those dangerous Stellaron.

Stellaron can destroy worlds.

That's truly terrifying!

Suddenly, Nene Arakawa's expression changed. If Firefly and the others are Stellaron Hunters and have come to Earth, doesn't that mean...

"Firefly-chan, do Stellaron exist in our world too?"

"This... uh, yes, they do."

Originally, they didn't, but Firefly thought of the sealed Stellaron within her.

Now, it exists.

"What?!"

Nene Arakawa was shocked. This world actually has one too.

A dangerous thing like a Stellaron exists!

"You don't need to worry. Under normal circumstances, this Stellaron won't cause any trouble."

"It's already sealed."

"Rather than worrying about the Stellaron, you should be more concerned about the DGP's operations. When the grand finale game begins, they'll initiate a doomsday countdown."

"If we don't stop it, the world will be destroyed just the same."

The Stellaron is in her hand. As long as Firefly doesn't take it out, there won't be any danger.

Unless it comes to an extreme situation where she has no choice but to take out the Stellaron and blow up the opponent, leading to mutual destruction!

Chapter 53: Doomsday Mode

"The Stellaron is sealed? That's good!"

After learning about the dangers of Stellaron, Nene Arakawa still felt a little uneasy.

But since it's sealed, she figured there wouldn't be any major problems.

However...

"What's this 'grand finale' you mentioned? Doomsday?"

The DGP operators will destroy this world?

This news made her nervous. Isn't the DGP Grand Prix a reality show? Even if it's a reality show for Future People, destroying the world is too outrageous.

"Yes, that's highly likely."

"When the Knight reality show ends in this world, the DGP operators will use the entire world as a price for a doomsday finale."

"These Future People never care about the life or death of this world. They've destroyed more than one world, so we must stop them."

Firefly seemed to have no doubt that when the Creation Power of the Creation Goddess statue dwindled, the DGP operators would completely drain her last value.

They might even put on a doomsday game before leaving, which is this world's grand finale for the Future People this season.

Then they'll move on to another world and start a new Desire Grand Prix.

Starting a new season.

They did the same in the original story. The founder of the DGP operations, Suel, originally catered to audiences who enjoyed thrills and destruction.

"They're too despicable!"

"To destroy a world for something like that!"

After understanding the doomsday mode of the grand finale, Nene Arakawa became very angry. It was one thing to use the world as a stage to entertain themselves, but they even wanted to destroy it.

This is simply too malicious; it absolutely cannot be allowed.

"They're from the future, yet they rely on advanced technology to destroy the past. I can't understand it!"

Since they are from the future and have returned to the past, why aren't they choosing to help the people of the past? Nene Arakawa couldn't comprehend it.

In humanity's science fiction imagination of time travel, it's naturally assumed that when humans can use time machines to return to the present, they would definitely choose to help their ancestors in the past.

"Because they can no longer be called human. They are merely data lifeforms."

"Moreover, the future is too far removed from this era. It's like people today returning to ancient times and facing primitive humans or dinosaurs."

"In such a situation, would they still care about these things?"

Firefly understood the thoughts of those Future People very well.

Although they were human in the past, the moment they abandoned their physical bodies, they became completely different! They didn't consider the humans of this era as their own kind at all.

In the eyes of many Future People, the destruction of the world is inevitable.

If that's the case, then early destruction and late destruction make no difference. And it makes no difference whether destruction comes from others or from oneself!

"But I still can't accept that."

Listening to Firefly, Nene Arakawa roughly understood the thoughts of those Future People, but she wouldn't approve of them.

"Our world is not for these Future People to decide. We must expel them, expel the DGP from our world. So... is there anything I can help you with next?"

Nene Arakawa said with a serious expression.

She had now joined Firefly and the others, and she had to do something for this world. Not to mention saving the world, at least doing what she should do!

"Uh, for now, Nene, just stay as you are. We'll let you know if we need anything."

After thinking for a moment, it seemed there was nothing Nene Arakawa could help with.

Firefly had only one thought: as long as Nene Arakawa didn't become her enemy and draw a sword against her, she didn't rely on her for anything else.

As for the location of the DGP Grand Prix, since Firefly now had the Vision Driver, it was no longer that important.

"That's it? Okay then."

This answer made Nene Arakawa deflate. Just stay as she was.

She had wanted to do more.

"If possible, please keep the Stellaron Hunters and what we discussed today a secret. It's not suitable for others to know right now."

Thinking of something, Firefly still reminded her.

Even if others found out about these things, the impact wouldn't be that great, and she could handle it.

But it was still better not to let too many people know, as it would be more beneficial for her.

"Don't worry, I definitely won't say anything."

Listening to Firefly, Nene Arakawa patted her chest and promised. This was about something as secretive as the Stellaron Hunters, so even if Firefly hadn't reminded her, she wouldn't have said anything.

Their conversation coming to an end, Nene Arakawa got up and left the living room, heading to her bedroom.

There were still some things to pack, and since she hadn't been here for a few days, she needed to tidy up.

However, not long after, Nene Arakawa's voice suddenly rang out loudly.

"Ah!"

"Who, who are you?"

"..."

"Firefly-chan, how did another person appear in the house?!"

Following the sound, Nene Arakawa rushed out in a panic, pointing at Herta, who had just appeared, looking very confused.

She didn't remember any other residents here; it was just her and Firefly. She had only been gone for a few days, and a beautiful girl had appeared in the house?

"Oh, I forgot to introduce you. This is Herta."

Only then did Firefly react. She had been talking too much with Nene Arakawa and had forgotten to tell her about Herta's existence.

Herta had been dormant in the System space before, but now she was always outside.

"Herta? When did she get here?"

Looking at the beautiful girl in the Lolita dress before her, Nene Arakawa felt something was a little strange.

Also, for some reason, she felt a little uncomfortable, as if her favorite toy was about to be snatched away.

"It should be... these past few days..."

"These past few days."

It was exactly when she wasn't here.

"Hello, Miss Herta."

"Um... I'm Nene Arakawa, nice to meet you."

Despite her thoughts racing, Nene Arakawa still showed enthusiasm.

However, Herta's reaction made her freeze.

"I know."

Herta glanced at Nene Arakawa, responded with only that, and then ignored her, turning to busy herself.

As an artificial intelligence, although she was good at handling other matters, she lacked basic human social skills.

"Huh?"

Herta's reaction stunned Nene Arakawa, leaving her speechless for a moment.

"Sorry, Nene, don't mind her. I forgot to mention, Herta is not human, but a puppet with artificial intelligence."

"So there might be some issues with communication."

Noticing Nene Arakawa's reaction, Firefly quickly explained to her.

Don't even mention Nene Arakawa; this Herta Puppet often doesn't follow the usual procedures with her either. It's best to give her direct orders.

If you beat around the bush, not only will she misunderstand, but she'll also easily throw a tantrum.

Chapter 54: Haven't You Ever Seen a Woman as Beautiful as Me?

"What? Miss Herta is a puppet?"

Firefly's words startled Nene Arakawa. She looked at the beautiful girl Herta not far away in disbelief. Such a cute, lifelike person was actually just a puppet?

She must be kidding.

Why couldn't she believe it?

"Of course. And it's not hard to see if you look closely at her joints; it's obvious."

Although the Herta Puppet was indeed very lifelike, the most obvious giveaway was her joints, which clearly didn't belong to a human. They were the specific joints of a doll.

She didn't know why Ms. Herta would retain the traditional joints of a puppet. Logically, with her technology, there was no need for it.

Or did she feel that keeping them was the best way to confirm her identity as a puppet?

"It really is!"

She was actually a puppet.

Nene Arakawa moved closer to Herta and noticed the distinct difference in her joints compared to a human's. Only then was she forced to accept that it was indeed a puppet.

This puppet is just too amazing.

The slight unease in her heart disappeared. Now, all she wanted was a puppet like this.

"Does Herta also belong to the Stellaron Hunters?"