Otto: "Ha ha! That joke is hilarious!"

Just as Otto's thoughts wandered, a neatly written comment floated across the screen.

And the person who sent it was none other than Durandal:

"An animated short? What exactly is that? Could you let me watch it?"

"You want to watch? Not right now. How about we play it after I clear two chapters of the main story?"

"After clearing two chapters of the main story... With your clearing speed, that shouldn't take long. All right, I can wait."

Durandal readily gave her response without any hesitation.

As for everyone else in the Live Stream, they had even less reason to object.

Not to mention that Archbishop Otto was already interested in the independently produced shorts for this game. Letting him watch one now naturally wouldn't be a problem.

Besides, there was also a Seele here who loved Bronya dearly~

"A short made specially for Bronya? I want to watch it!"

"Sure. After today's main story, we'll watch Reburn: II."

After saying that, Beichen turned his attention back to the game.

After clicking into the next stage, the scene for Stage 4-5 appeared on the screen. At that moment, the combat comms displayed a conversation between Kiana and Mei.

Mei, wake up! Wake up!

Where is this... Kiana!

At Kiana's call, Mei finally woke up.

That's great! You're finally awake!

However, after waking up, she murmured a question to Kiana.

Why... is Bronya lying there?

Bronya... was seriously injured protecting you. She's unconscious now.

How could this...

Just as Kiana explained things to Mei, an unwelcome guest interrupted their warm conversation...

Damn it!

Cocolia's communication had not been cut off yet, which meant she was still monitoring them.

Having lost Bronya, one of her greatest fighting forces, she had clearly realized that the situation was completely beyond her control. But no one expected her to fly into such a rage!

At that moment, Himeko quietly sighed:

It seems that no matter how advanced science becomes, it still cannot manipulate the human heart at will. Let's get out of here quickly.

At the same time, after Himeko urged them to leave, Theresa, acting as the commander on-site, suddenly spoke up:

Although Bronya's brain has been damaged, there is still hope. If we bring her back to St. Freya Academy for treatment in time, she should have a chance of recovering.

"Theresa? Heh heh, a wise move! This way, she can naturally bring this Anti-Entropy traitor under Schicksal's command."

A green comment floated extravagantly across the screen... expressing approval of Theresa...

Otto was an exceptionally meticulous leader. In almost an instant, he predicted the impact those words would have.

And Beichen, who knew the basics of what was to come, could not help secretly agreeing. After all, Bronya would indeed play an extremely important role in the later story.

Looking at it now, Theresa's tolerance was truly precious...

Unfortunately, some people insisted on ruining the atmosphere at a time like this.

You think I'll let you leave so easily—!! Tch, forget it. The Fourth Herrscher is still in my hands anyway, so I'll speed up the experiment.

After losing Bronya, Cocolia could practically be said to have flown into a rage and lost all reason.

Upon hearing her openly declare that she would speed up the experiment, Kiana snapped back to her senses and anxiously demanded:

Wait! What are you planning to do to Miss Wendy?!

The story dialogue ended there.

The stage then entered the gameplay section, with monsters constantly emerging from the ground.

Beichen immediately began controlling Ri Duck and skillfully dealt with the monsters.

"Um... Miss Wendy won't be in danger, right?" A blue comment timidly floated across the screen.

Although Seele had been jealous of Wendy before, it had only gone as far as a little envy.

Now that she thought Wendy might be in danger, she could not help feeling distressed.

Although Beichen could not directly see through Seele's thoughts, he could sense from that brief question that she actually liked Wendy...

Alas, unfortunately, this game was called Honkai Impact 3rd...

"Huh? Well, I need to focus on clearing the stage. Once we get further in, you'll... all find out."

Beichen perfunctorily answered Seele, then began concentrating on clearing the stage.

Very soon, all the monsters in the stage were wiped out.

As they entered the next area, Wendy's combat communication suddenly appeared on the screen.

Please let me speak with Bronya.

Seeing that Wendy had actually connected to the combat comms, Kiana was the first to react.

Wendy! Why did you connect to the comms? Where are you? We'll come save you right away!

However, before Kiana could finish speaking, Wendy directly said: I already know.

Clearly, she was anxious and determined. She had to speak with Bronya.

Unfortunately...

I'm sorry, but Bronya is injured and cannot communicate right now. If there's anything you want to say, I can pass it on for you.

Theresa spoke, revealing the fact that Bronya could not communicate.

However, though she could not personally convey the words in her heart, Wendy did not get angry.

Back in New Zealand, Bronya attacked me because she was being controlled. I hope you can tell her that I already know the truth.

I... won't hate her. Never. But perhaps we won't have another chance to meet again.

After Wendy finished speaking, the communication ended. The game entered the gameplay section once more. Yet unlike before, the atmosphere in the Live Stream became oppressive...

"Although she didn't say it outright, from what she just said... I could feel despair and helplessness that were almost impossible to suppress."

A neatly written comment floated across the screen.

The appearance of that comment brought a little life back into the Live Stream.

Beichen glanced at the sender. It was Durandal.

"Indeed, I felt it too. Forget it, let's not talk about this. Let's continue."

As the stage progressed, Ri Duck soon charged headfirst into the blue halo that switched scenes.

As the screen flickered, the game area shifted from inside the base to a bridge in the mech production workshop.

At the same time, the combat comms popped up once again. The person on the other side of Theresa's communication was Wendy, whom she had spoken to not long ago.

Teacher Theresa, it's been a long time.

Otto: "Hahaha—! This joke is hilarious!"

Mm. We haven't been in touch since you were transferred to the Oceania Branch.

After receiving Wendy's communication, Theresa did not ask why she had called. She merely spoke calmly.

At that moment, she seemed more like an elder than before.

There's something I want to confirm... but...

Yes, you guessed right. Back then, I was the one who recommended you for the Gem of Desire implantation experiment.

Before Wendy could voice her question, Theresa had already given her an answer as if she could predict the future.

"She already guessed what this little girl wanted to ask? Not bad. It seems our Theresa has become smarter than before."

A green comment floated across the screen...

Seeing Otto's comment, Beichen felt that if not for the public setting, the old man would have added, "I'm very pleased." It was like watching a granddaughter who had just learned to walk trying to run...

...because you were my most outstanding student.

So that was really it?

Wendy had received the answer she sought, and her tone relaxed considerably...

Perhaps during all those years when she had no choice but to sit in a wheelchair, she had constantly wondered why this burden had fallen upon her, why she had to bear such pain...

Simply apologizing is useless. To protect more people, some must be sacrificed. This is the cross I have always carried.

"...That seems very unfair to Miss Wendy." After Theresa stated her choice, a blue comment floated through the Live Stream.

Seele was still young, so naturally she could not think like Otto or Theresa.

Thus, the first thing she thought of was the pain Wendy had endured.

And that was indeed something that could not be ignored.

"Indeed, it's extremely unfair."

Beichen agreed with Seele, then added, "But aside from that, there doesn't seem to be any better solution."

As for who should be blamed... it had to be the creator of this world.

The source of all evil, miHoYo!

乆乆乆!

"o(╥﹏╥)o"

After sending that emoticon, Seele stopped speaking.

Perhaps she was secretly wiping away tears right now...

Because of your livestream interaction, Loves Bronya feels sad. You have obtained Crystal x240!

"Wow, System, suddenly giving me a reward notification at a time like this really ruins the mood..."

?

"Isn't that right?"

The System merely grants rewards according to the rules. If the host is unwilling, the host may avoid doing so. However, this also means the host will be unable to obtain rewards. The host may choose for herself.

"Are you miHoYo reincarnated or something..."

After complaining about the emotionless System, Beichen continued clicking the screen and resumed the story dialogue.

Teacher Theresa has always been like this. Although she acts as if nothing is wrong on the surface, she is very strong inside.

After hearing Theresa's frank words, Wendy neither became angry nor questioned her.

She merely said calmly:

Then please allow me, one last time, to thank you for all your guidance.

After Wendy expressed her thanks, the combat communication ended.

The game entered the gameplay section once again.

Seeing this, Beichen began focusing on clicking the screen and attacking the monsters emerging from the ground.

Compared to the previous stages, the monsters appearing in this part of the chapter were more elite.

After several waves of lesser monsters were cleared, a red warning appeared on the game screen again.

This kind of warning signified the arrival of a dangerous enemy. It was essentially a warning that the stage boss was about to appear.

Amid the flashing warning, a monster that looked larger and more advanced appeared.

The name displayed beneath its health bar was Honkai Empress. Its attack methods included long-range lasers and remotely summoning ground spikes, much like magic.

At first glance, it seemed formidable, but since this was a beginner chapter, when it faced Ri Duck... it did not even get to launch a basic attack before the motorcycle froze it into an ice block with a spinning strike.