Chapter 2550 / Chapter 2551

"There's no need to worry about that. Both of them have already lost their eligibility to participate in the Holy Grail War. That was decided by the Miraculous Forger," Chen Li said, raising his hand and reassuringly.

Chen Li is Miraculous Forger; how could he not know what Miraculous Forger is thinking?

"That's good..." Feiying breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest.

"Although I don't know what you're talking about, but... after Pardo used the Character Card to identify the person who helped Manyuan dig that pipe... it seems to be a Servant or Master." Baiheng paused, a hint of confusion on his face, and continued.

"They can even identify that?" Feiying, somewhat surprised.

"Because after the appraisal, Pardo's Master status melted away. It's clear that she violated the rule that 'Miraculous Item cannot be used to influence the outcome of the Holy Grail War'," Baiheng said with a hint of helplessness.

Character Cards, as derivatives of Miraculous Items, are also prohibited.

As he said this, Baiheng gave Chen Li a resentful look.

Chen Li shrugged helplessly.

Chen Li didn't want this to happen either.

But didn't Chen Li he was going to sleep?

Because these last nine hours are the climax of the Holy Grail War, if nothing unexpected happens, some group members will definitely violate the rules.

Therefore, Chen Li did not choose to guard it himself, but instead spent Hell Design Points to write this rule into the underlying rules of the New Penacony.

Those who violate the rules will be automatically punished.

Who knew that Pardo would be the first to fall victim?

However, since Pardo's actions were unintentional, she only received a warning and Pardo Master status was revoked.

Furthermore, even if Pardo's Master status isn't revoked, Pardo would voluntarily relinquish it. After all, while others may not know the details of the [Joyful Judgment] Miraculous Item from the Aeon of Joy, surely her Friends Circle group know?

Who would want this Miraculous Item?

So basically, after Friends Circle have had their fill of using the Poké Ball catching mechanic, they'll choose to quit the Holy Grail War, just in case they happen to get that "reward".

Therefore, Feiying doesn't need to consider these additional factors at all.

In addition, Pearl always wanted to maintain the persona that Chen Li had created, so Chen Li did not mention this matter to Feiying.

"The worst thing has happened. That Master has been hiding until now may have actually summoned a Servant that everyone hates. Or maybe the Servant himself is someone everyone hates... otherwise he wouldn't have chosen to rescue Manyuan." Pearl turned to look at Feiying and analyzed in a deep voice.

Unless the other party and the Manyuan are the same type of person, or the Manyuan's Servant Shuhu has some special value to the other party.

In Pearl's view, the reason this Master remained unknown was clearly because he wanted to join the last team.

Of course, it's also possible that it was Master from another group?

Hmm, since the way the other party escaped is so reminiscent of the Duality Paradise, then it might really be a local Heroic Spirit from the Duality Paradise.

The most likely explanation is that it was done by the Counterfeit Holy Grail War Master of the Holy Grail War who has yet to appear.

"So what do you want from me?" Chen Li turned his gaze back to Baiheng.

"I just wanted to ask if it's possible to use Miraculous Item on Manyuan? Or could you turn off Friend Injury first?" Baiheng leaned closer to Chen Li and whispered.

Chen Li posted about writing the rule "No Miraculous Item may be used to influence the outcome of the Holy Grail War" into the New Penacony's lower levels on his Friends Circle.

That's why Baiheng asked that question.

If Chen Li doesn't fine-tune the automatic judgment mechanism, when using Miraculous Item against Manyuan, if the Servant Manyuan to be right next to Manyuan... then the person using the Miraculous Item might be mistakenly judged by the system as interfering with the Holy Grail War and struck by lightning.

Because for a Master or Servant who is unknown to everyone, recognizing the other party's real name and true identity may be judged by the rules as a kind of interference with the outcome of the battle.

"How should I know? Let's give it a try, what if there's no punishment?" Chen Li said casually.

"Oh? You really didn't know? You can't just let a tiger return to the mountain because you think it's fun." Baiheng stroked his chin and leaned closer to Chen Li, his eyes filled with a scrutinizing gaze.

Although Baiheng didn't think that Manyuan was a problem for Chen Li.

"Instead of me, I think you should go find the Blurry QR Code and see if she's the one behind this." Chen Li crossed his arms and changed the subject.

"That makes sense!" Baiheng's eyes lit up.

After all, Xu Zhao was Chen Li's commissioned artist to hype up the Holy Grail War.

Wouldn't creating some dramatic conflict at this point to advance the plot be more in line with her character?

And could this guy be resorting to rehashing old ideas because he can't think of a new boss?

"Manyuan is so pitiful..." That's what Baiheng thought after reading about Manyuan's experiences.

Of course, Baiheng didn't think the other party deserved to die either.

Moreover, Baiheng felt he had already treated the other party very well. After all, it was just letting Manyuan summon Shuhu and then killing Shuhu with a train, not crushing Manyuan to death.

The main reason is that even if you defeat Manyuan in New Penacony, Manifestation will be resurrected after being sent out of New Penacony from the Duality Paradise. Therefore, there is no need to exterminate them all during the Holy Grail War.

Just then, the crisp sound of high heels approached from afar, exceptionally clear in the night on the playground.

"I heard you're looking for Manyuan?" A gentle and composed female voice sounded from behind the group.

"Huh? Himeko, what brings you here?" Baiheng turned his head and looked at the red figure appearing in the night on the playground, and asked in surprise.

Feiying looked in the direction of the voice, and her eyes lit up the moment she saw who it was.

Hey, isn't this someone I know?

Feiying naturally remembered this participant from the Phantasmoon Games 15 years ago.

"I heard you've been having some trouble with something related to Manyuan. I overheard some rumors on the Astral Express, so I thought I'd drop by and check it out."

Himeko walked up to the group, the night breeze ruffling the signature strand of long red hair on her shoulder. Her voice was gentle yet carried a calmness that made people unconsciously want to trust her.

"Yeah, I don't know who rescued her. But they definitely weren't good people." Baiheng crossed his arms, his tone tinged with displeasure.

"I see... By the way, now that the Manyuan has disappeared, do you still need to use the Astral Express?" Himeko nodded slightly, then asked as if she had remembered something.

"Not needed for now." Baiheng shook his head.

Chapter 2550

Baiheng and the others borrowed the Astral Express to run over Shuhu. But now that Shuhu's Master has run away, the train is temporarily useless.

"Well... how about we go back to the Astral Express for a coffee first? And then we can talk about my junior." Himeko smiled slightly at everyone and made an inviting gesture.

"But Manyuan..." Baiheng hesitated.

"Since the Miraculous Forger hasn't reacted to this, it means this isn't an urgent matter. Besides, there are still some things to discuss on the Astral Express," Himeko continued.

"Alright. What's up?" Baiheng was persuaded by Himeko.

"Well... I'd say it's a family matter." A subtle undertone appeared in Himeko's voice for the first time.

"Huh? Family matters?" Baiheng was somewhat surprised.

"Hmm. Because my hometown is the Duality Paradise. Have I told you about this before?" Himeko looked at Baiheng and asked uncertainly.

"Absolutely not. Then the family matters you're referring to wouldn't happen to be..." Baiheng's eyes widened, as if he had realized something.

"My father sent a letter through someone. It contains some information related to the Holy Grail War... and may also be related to the disappearance of Manyuan." Himeko's gaze slowly swept across everyone's faces, and she nodded before speaking.

"I see." Baiheng nodded, his expression becoming serious.

"Would you two like to join us? And perhaps we'll need your input on the following topic." Himeko turned to Pearl and Feiying, extending an invitation with a smile.

"This isn't appropriate... After all, it's Miss Himeko's family matter. Isn't it Tai He for the two of us outsiders to get involved?" Feiying scratched her head hesitantly.

"There's nothing wrong with it," Himeko said with a gentle smile.

Feiying glanced at Pearl, then at Himeko, and finally at Chen Li.

"Go on, go on. I'm going to sleep." Chen Li waved to Feiying, his tone carrying a hint of shooing her away.

"Good night, my benefactor." Feiying nodded, finally accepting the invitation.

"Good night." Chen Li waved his hand.

"Wait, Chen Li, you're coming too." But just as Chen Li was about to run away, Himeko suddenly called out to Chen Li.

"Hey, do I want some coffee too?" Chen Li tilted her head.

Chen Li felt he hadn't treated the Astral Express badly, had he?

Why are you so ungrateful?!

Although Chen Li can definitely drink coffee, Chen Li may not necessarily like it.

Besides, who in their right mind drinks coffee before bed?!

"You don't have to drink coffee," Himeko said somewhat helplessly.

Is there something wrong with my coffee?

Besides, I specifically came to invite everyone to the Astral Express, not for Baiheng, Pearl, or Feiying, but to find you!

How could you leave?

PS: Regardless of whether Himeko, the navigator of the Honkai: Star Rail, is Imagenae created by the real Himeko 15 years ago, or whether Himeko and the Imagenae Himeko swapped bodies, with the real Himeko using the Imagenae Himeko's body to sail the seas~

In short, physically speaking, Himeko really is a 15-year-old loli!

A true loli mom!

Chapter ID: 114910267

In a corner of the Parlor Car on the Astral Express, several potted plants with lush foliage create a small space that serves as a natural shelter.

Xing, March 7th, and Dan Heng were currently huddled behind the greenery, all six of their eyes peering through the gaps in the leaves at the fox-eared woman sitting opposite Himeko, chatting and laughing with Himeko.

"Unbelievable." Dan Heng's voice was low, but unusually, it carried a hint of emotion.

"Wow, that person is amazing!" March 7th exclaimed softly, her eyes filled with admiration.

"She's practically a superhero," Xing said, her voice filled with awe.

"That's practically my idol!" March 7th nodded vigorously.

Even Dan Heng, who was usually calm and collected, showed an undisguised look of surprise on his face at this moment.

The reason the three were so shocked was quite simple.

On the table in front of the fox-eared woman were three neatly arranged coffee cups, all of which had been completely empty. And those three cups of coffee were all made by Himeko.

Sensing a gaze coming from somewhere, Hiei, Feiying was chatting with Himeko, subconsciously stopped talking, slightly turned her fox ears, scratched her head, and looked at Himeko in front of her with some uncertainty.

"Uh, um... Miss Himeko, did I drink too much coffee?" Feiying lowered her head, her gaze falling on the three empty cups in front of her, her voice tinged with apology.

Uh, I did drink a bit too much.

Could it be that I drank all their coffee, and that's why they're unhappy and secretly watching me from the shadows?

Just as Feiying was about to apologize, Himeko smiled and pushed a freshly refilled cup of hot coffee in front of Feiying.

Looking at the steaming cup of coffee, Feiying felt even more embarrassed.

"Um... would you like some coffee?" Feiying slowly picked up her coffee cup, turned to the three people hiding behind her, and waved the cup in her hand, asking sincerely.

"So, even someone as strong as this mysterious fox-eared woman can only drink three cups of Himeko's coffee? Oh no! If she collapses, we'll be the ones who suffer! Run!" Hoshi was the first to jump out from behind the greenery, looking like she was facing imminent disaster, and turned to run towards the stairwell of the guest room carriage.

"Yes! Run, run!" March 7th followed closely behind.

After running two steps, Xing suddenly turned around and found that Dan Heng was still standing in the same place. So he took a step back and grabbed Dan Heng by the back of his collar.

"Good brothers are meant to live and die together! We can't leave our friend in such a dangerous place!" Xing said, dragging and pulling Dan Heng toward the stairwell.

"..." Feiying, holding her coffee, stood frozen in place, watching the three people scatter and flee from the cup of coffee she had offered as if it were a snake or a scorpion.

"Cough!

Chapter 2551

Himeko coughed lightly.

The voice wasn't loud, it could even be described as gentle. But the three of them stopped abruptly.

"Ah, what a coincidence, Himeko. I didn't expect to see you here." Hoshino stiffly turned her head, looked at Himeko sitting on the sofa, and said with an awkward smile.

Himeko glanced at Hoshino with a hint of helplessness, but remained silent.

"If there's nothing else, I'll go next door with March 7th, Dan Heng, and the others. We kids won't interrupt you adults." As Xing spoke, she slowly took half a step back, trying to pull Dan Heng and March 7th away quietly.

"Come here." Himeko's voice remained gentle.

Xing, March 7th, and Dan Heng exchanged glances.

"It's finally here..." March 7th sighed, her tone full of helplessness.