Station Chief, Wake Up!

Herta Space Station, Support Cabin, B134 Special-Class Hibernation Pod.

In a luxurious room decorated in shades of pink, long pink hair spilled messily across a soft, snow-white bed like a waterfall.

The girl's exquisite face was buried deep in a white pillow. Beneath the dim, warm light, her smooth shoulders and bare back gleamed with a pale, crystalline luster.

Thud... thud!

The cabin's walls and floor shook violently, but the pink-haired girl remained lost in a beautiful dream, completely oblivious.

"Lin... Lin Feng, could you be gentler? You're making so much noise... what if someone hears us?"

"Mmm... could you rub more gently? It hurts a little..."

"What? You want to go again? N-no, I can't... you're going to break me..."

A glistening thread of drool hung from the corner of Asta's rosy lips as she murmured some rather strange words in her sleep.

Beneath her closed, crescent-shaped eyelids, a faint blush tinted her fair skin.

"Beep-boop! Beep-boop! Unlocking external access to the hibernation pod. Master, wake up!"

"Beep-boop..."

The Butler Robot, shaped like a pink ball, hopped onto the white bed and repeatedly tapped Asta's shoulder with its mechanical arm.

"I get it already... what time is it even? I'm so sleepy!"

She stretched out a slender, smooth arm and rubbed her drowsy eyes. Her beautiful pink eyes opened a fraction, her face full of complaint.

"Ooh... it hurts. That jerk... he went too far!"

Just as she tried to get up, a sharp pain near her thighs made her brows knit tightly, her face twisting in discomfort.

"Miss Asta, it's Arlan. I'm coming into your room!"

The familiar shout jolted Asta's sensitive nerves. Almost by reflex, the beautiful pink-haired girl dove under the covers and wrapped herself up like a snail, looking adorably flustered.

"A-Arlan, you rude little thing! You can't just enter my room without my permission!"

"You're not getting paid this month. That's final..."

Huddled beneath the covers with only her head showing, Asta wore a distinctly displeased expression on her beautiful face.

Arlan was essentially Asta's personal guard and had followed her ever since her days with her family. Only he could unlock the access key to her room.

Of course, unless there was an urgent crisis, Arlan would never have dared disturb her.

"Ahem... Miss Asta, my salary doesn't matter anymore."

"Herta Space Station is facing an unprecedented crisis. I came to discuss our response with you!"

At the mention of his salary, the dark-skinned boy's expression darkened before he switched to a grave tone.

Thud... thud!

Before Arlan could continue, the room's floor shook violently again, as though an earthquake had struck.

"W-what... what the hell?"

Asta cried out, astonishment written all over her face.

"A powerful Doomsday Beast is attacking Herta Space Station."

"The station's Repulsion Field Barrier won't hold much longer. Station Chief Asta, we need you to make a decision."

"Given the capacity of the Escape Pods, I'm afraid most of our employees won't be able to get out alive..."

With a grim expression, Arlan hurriedly delivered his report.

"A... Doomsday Beast? Seriously?"

"Ugh... what a headache!"

"Hurry back to the Central Control Zone. I'll get dressed and be right there..."

A faint blush colored Asta's fair face as she hastily waved him away.

Once Arlan turned and left, the pink-haired girl emerged, revealing her fair skin and alluring figure.

With no time to choose an outfit, Asta quickly put on the uniform scattered beside her bed, then gritted her teeth and forced her weak body out of bed.

"Ugh... damned Doomsday Beast! Couldn't you have picked a better day to show up?"

"You just had to come now... it hurts..."

Soon, gritting her teeth and struggling to endure the pain, Asta headed toward the Central Control Zone...

Meanwhile, in a corridor in the Support Cabin, Lin Feng and March 7th were sprinting along.

Knowing she couldn't dissuade Lin Feng, March 7th had ignored Himeko's advice and decided to accompany him instead.

"March 7th... are you sure you want to come with me?"

"Fighting the Doomsday Beast is going to be incredibly dangerous!"

Lin Feng's gaze sharpened slightly as he looked at the pink-haired girl racing beside him, somewhat surprised.

"Hmph... so what if it's dangerous? You've already saved me twice. I don't want to owe you any more favors!"

"Let me brave the danger with you this time... no regrets!"

March 7th pursed her lips as she ran, her beautiful pink eyes filled with determination.

Recalling the indescribable sorrow she'd felt when Lin Feng had been on the verge of death only made her more certain of her feelings.

As someone who walked the Path of Trailblaze, how could she speak of the spirit of Trailblaze if she always let fear hold her back?

Besides, she didn't want to see Lin Feng like that again. Absolutely not. She would rather be the one who fell.

So even at the risk of death, she would not turn back this time.

"Heh... what a silly girl."

Lin Feng murmured to himself, but the resolve in March 7th's eyes sent a surge of warmth through his heart.

Girls like March 7th were truly rare. It was easy to talk about living and dying together, but how many people could actually do it?

He still had Path Simulation and a chance to start over, but March 7th had only one precious life.

On the phone March 7th gripped tightly, messages kept pouring into the Honkai: Star Rail Family Group Chat.

Rose of the Stars: March 7th, you silly girl, get back here! Right this instant!

Cold-Faced Little Azure Dragon: Himeko, she won't see your messages no matter how many you send. She might have already turned off her phone.

Definitely Not a Bunny: Oh dear, they say human girls lose their brains when they're in love. It's actually true...

Yang Wo Qi Zuo: Speaking of which, that Lin Feng isn't ordinary... perhaps he really does have a way to stop the Doomsday Beast.

Cold-Faced Little Azure Dragon: Uncle Yang, what do you mean? Is this about that thing?

Yang Wo Qi Zuo: Yes. Although practical applications of a Stellaron's power are still only theoretical, as the only human vessel capable of housing one, Lin Feng possesses extraordinary potential...

Definitely Not a Bunny: Stop discussing all this complicated stuff! We need to figure out how to get March 7th back!

Rose of the Stars: @everyone, head to the Starry Sky Rail Platform and prepare to intercept the Doomsday Beast! Bring March 7th and Lin Feng back!

Cold-Faced Little Azure Dragon: I knew this would happen. In the end... we still have to fight!

Yang Wo Qi Zuo: It isn't the rational choice, but since Himeko has made her decision, it's time I stretched my muscles...

Definitely Not a Bunny: Conductor Himeko, it's one thing for March 7th to act recklessly, but why are you doing it too?!

Definitely Not a Bunny: If you all die, Pom-Pom will be left all alone on the Astral Express! Pom-Pom will be so lonely...

Rose of the Stars: Pom-Pom, stop jinxing us and keep quiet. I'll deal with you when I get back...