Honkai: Star Rail Glory, launch!

Of course, March 7th still had some reservations about sharing a bed with Lin Chen.

She felt that everything that had happened tonight had gone a little too far.

But what was done was done.

As long as Lin Chen kept their secret, she could pretend none of it had ever happened.

What that pretty girl with her perfect plan hadn't expected was that...

Lin Chen, sleeping on the other side of the large bed, was actually thinking the same thing.

With an ace fighter like March 7th here, at least I'll survive tonight!

Still, it's a bit of a shame. That damned pillow...

The image of March 7th's soft, fragrant, alluring body surfaced in his mind.

Lin Chen felt a little flustered too.

Still, with his reason intact, he wasn't about to cross the line lightly.

After all, if he scared March 7th off, he'd have to endure the torment of The Uncanny alone.

Lying in bed, he opened his phone and looked at the results screen from his long-finished match in Honkai: Star Rail Glory.

Lin Chen's expression changed.

"Seriously? They killed me more than thirty times!"

"Those sneaky bastards really didn't hold back."

"I'd be no man if I let this slide!"

Seeing that his rank had dropped to second in the star sector...

Lin Chen was decidedly unhappy.

Following his principle of never letting a grudge linger overnight, Lin Chen decided to take on those players.

Especially [Undying Wolf], who had taken more than twenty kills off him.

Through the chat feature bundled with Honkai: Star Rail Glory...

The lurking top player reached out to other players for the first time.

[Invincible Cheng Ge: You there?]

[Undying Wolf: Oh? It's you!]

[Invincible Cheng Ge: Had fun killing me just now, didn't you?]

[Undying Wolf: ...]

[Invincible Cheng Ge: A duel in the Star Arena. Dare to come?]

[Invincible Cheng Ge: I won't pick on you. Bring your two buddies too. I'll take all three of you!]

[Undying Wolf: You said it yourself. Even if you're the Crown of Aeons, that's far too arrogant!]

[Invincible Cheng Ge: Just say you're too chicken to come.]

[Undying Wolf: Tch... you think this girl is scared of you? You're on!]

"Oh? A girl?"

"Who cares who she is? I'll settle tonight's score first!"

Muttering to himself, Lin Chen sent her an invitation to an arena match.

The Star Arena.

It had always been where Honkai: Star Rail Glory players settled their personal grudges.

There weren't many rules restricting them; duels and group fights were both allowed.

Soon, a pavilion suspended in the void above a sea of stars unfolded on the game screen.

Accompanied by the map's voice prompt, two players appeared at the enemy core tower.

[Invincible Cheng Ge: Huh? Why's one missing? Get Undying Blade in here too!]

Seeing only [Unbeatable Wolf] and [Not Kaka] present...

Lin Chen couldn't help frowning.

[Undying Wolf: He's out on a mission. Kaka and I will be your opponents!]

[Undying Wolf: Since this is a challenge match, tell us... what are the stakes?]

In Honkai: Star Rail Glory, players could place wagers using real-world currency.

In a venue like the Star Arena, adding stakes to a match was practically standard.

"Out on what mission? Is he an interstellar agent?"

"This Undying Wolf isn't all that skilled, but she sure knows how to brag."

With a disdainful snort, Lin Chen continued typing in the chat box on his phone.

[Invincible Cheng Ge: One million Credits. And you two become my apprentices.]

[Undying Wolf: No problem... if you lose, just give us your star region coordinates.]

[Invincible Cheng Ge: Deal!]

Reading the chat on his phone screen, Lin Chen couldn't help grinning.

An unrestrained smile spread across his face.

One million Credits? She really had the nerve to agree.

That would make him rich in one shot!

As the strongest player in Honkai: Star Rail Glory, Lin Chen was naturally confident of winning.

Even if those two sneaky players came at him together, they'd only make things a little more challenging.

As for those coordinates? What did it matter if he gave them out?

Was [Undying Wolf], who seemed to be a girl, planning to show up at his door and silence him?

If that really happened, Lin Chen would be more than happy.

Soon, both sides selected their heroes on the Star Arena's fairly compact map.

Lin Chen chose the male spearman with the highest pick rate.

[Unbeatable Wolf] chose the clever girl skilled in hacking.

[Not Kaka] went with the mature sharpshooter.

"Both ranged characters? Planning to kite me?"

"Just watch. I'll skewer you both!"

Seeing the opposing team's heroes, Lin Chen felt no pressure at all.

Two squishy DPS characters would only be more efficient to kill.

Soon, a fierce battle broke out in the Star Arena.

Although the two sneaky players performed fairly well, with [Unbeatable Wolf] showing particularly solid technique...

Under the micro-control master Lin Chen's dazzling maneuvers...

The seemingly even match quickly turned against them.

Especially in the late game, once Lin Chen pulled ahead in equipment and levels...

He began utterly slaughtering his two opponents.

[Solo kill!]

[Double kill!]

[You have destroyed the enemy core tower. Congratulations on your victory!]

Soon, looking at the results screen...

Lin Chen smiled in satisfaction.

[One million Credits have been deposited in your inventory and are available for withdrawal at any time!]

[Players Unbeatable Wolf and Not Kaka request to become your apprentices!]

After the match ended, official game notifications popped up one after another.

After a moment's hesitation, Lin Chen accepted their apprenticeship requests.

"At least they keep their word. Looks like Unbeatable Wolf is a little rich girl."

"One million Credits. What an unexpected windfall!"

Looking at the Credits balance in his inventory, Lin Chen was in an excellent mood.

Credits were the universal currency throughout the currently known civilized star regions.

One million Credits was a considerable fortune!

[Player Undying Wolf invites you to join the "Learning from a master" group.]

[This invitation will activate your linked social account. Please proceed with caution!]

Just as Lin Chen was basking in the joy of getting rich overnight...

Another official notification from Honkai: Star Rail Glory popped up.

"Looks like I really beat that woman into submission. She's pretty sincere about it, too!"

Lin Chen saw [Undying Wolf] in a new light after her response.

Although, when he'd first demanded that the two become his apprentices...

Lin Chen had only wanted to vent his anger.

But now, seeing [Undying Wolf]'s sincere attitude...

And considering that she was a girl, too...

Lin Chen didn't mind offering a few pointers to improve the little rich girl's competitive skills.

Among all the matches he'd played in Honkai: Star Rail Glory...

[Unbeatable Wolf] was already one of his more technically and tactically skilled opponents.

She was also in the Aeon rank, making her a promising prospect.

As for [Not Kaka], he wasn't particularly concerned.

Only in the high Emanator rank, that player had, during their match...

Barely put any pressure on him at all.