Chapter 359: I Cried My Heart Out for Sleepie! Firefly's Character Teaser Drops!
"The Family certainly moved quickly this time."
Firefly put down her phone.
A look of satisfaction appeared on her face.
That's right.
Just a moment ago.
She had also been in the live stream room for [ Envision a Rose Forthcoming ].
She had witnessed with her own eyes the emotional journey of an ordinary person.
In the end, reality and the story intertwined.
Leading to a perfect conclusion.
Cocona's life of pursuing her dreams had only just begun.
Seeing such a relaxed, positive, and sunny plot, Firefly felt that the oak cake in her mouth tasted even more delightful.
Now.
The thing she was looking forward to most was—
Would Honkai: Star Rail eventually develop her into a playable character as well?
If so, how would Feathered Spirit design the two forms of herself and SAM?
"Forget it, don't think too much about it."
"Feathered Spirit will definitely come up with a perfect solution."
She continued to surf the internet.
Soon.
Firefly scrolled across another topic that interested her.
[ You people have no heart! I want to clear Sleepie's name! ]
She clicked in to take a look.
She saw that the original poster had first posted some of the more popular video thumbnails from before the 2.2 version.
The protagonists on these video thumbnails.
Were almost all [ Something Unto Death ].
For example:
[ Death Bug! You! You deserve to die ten thousand deaths! ]
[ One like and I kill it once, let it know what death is! ]
[ For the 666th revenge of Firefly ]
[ ... ]
Before the 2.2 version, because "Something Unto Death" had "sliced" Firefly in the main story, it had suffered the worst cyberbullying in history.
Even!
There were some bold people in reality who said they wanted to form a team to go kill this monster!
However, after this main story update.
The reputation of "Something Unto Death" had undergone a complete transformation!
At this moment.
This original poster was speaking up for Sleepie!
[ You all killed the wrong one! ]
[ The big-eyed monster you've been cyberbullying for two versions is just a vehicle pet that travels back and forth through the dreamscape… ]
[ It thought Firefly was a customer, so it went up to solicit business; it trapping her was actually helping her fasten her seatbelt. It even has a cute name called Sleepie! ]
[ And look at what you've all done?! ]
[ The original poster must speak up here for our cute and docile big doggie! ]
Below.
There were already many player replies.
[ Holy crap! Yesterday, when I was doing the quest and Firefly got sliced, I was so angry that I went to the Simulated Universe and fought Something Unto Death for a whole day… I'm sorry, I'm sorry… ]
[ Please forgive me, Sleepie! ]
[ The big-eyed good doggie kindly led the way for you, and you guys were shouting about killing it. ]
[ 2.0: Something Unto Death? Don't let me see you in the Chaos or the Simulated Universe, KILLING YOU TEN THOUSAND TIMES ISN'T ENOUGH!!!
2.1: Firefly didn't die? This monster is a bit strange… What is it trying to do? What the hell is going on??? ]
[ 2.2: Slepeie, sorry, I misunderstood you. Although, well… you didn't have malicious intent, but since you're in World 9, I have to fight you anyway~ ]
[ I'll lead the way, I'll ferry you across, I'll take the blame. I am Something Unto Death, a means of transport, hardworking and still getting scolded, everything is dedicated to—Gallagher!! ]
After reading this post.
Firefly revealed a look of wry amusement.
When she watched the story initially, she knew it couldn't be that simple!
Everything was still under her control.
But she didn't expect that…
Many players thought she had really died.
They even swore to take revenge for her…
For this reason.
Firefly had even specially posted a thread herself.
Stating that the Firefly in the story wouldn't die that easily, and asking everyone not to be so emotional and sad.
Unexpectedly.
Her post even got flamed.
At that time, many players were emotionally charged!
Saying things like "Forever losing my love, everything looks ruined," and "Firefly, who bought me a small cake, is dead, how do you expect me to stay calm?"…
Some even said she was too cold-hearted…
Fortunately, now.
The truth had finally come to light.
Firefly gently tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear.
Thinking of these things, she felt quite happy in her heart…
She casually scrolled to the next post.
This was a rant post about the new event.
After the 2.2 main story ended.
Other events within the version were naturally discovered by players.
This event was called [ Cosmodyssey ].
[ Cosmodyssey. I declare! Whoever came up with this event is a genius! ]
[ Video ]
She clicked play.
Firefly had also roughly understood this event.
You could choose various strategies in battle, strengthen combat items, and so on.
With the right combination.
A team could deal exaggerated effects and damage.
At this moment.
The video started with all sorts of flashy attacks.
...
"Agreed! It's just pure fun!"
"Reply: The most serious power creep in a single patch, ten thousand times higher damage than the Simulated Universe [ doge ]"
"Fun, this is genuinely fun!"
"Battle, fun!"
...
At first, the video's bullet comments were all exclaiming about the high damage and how satisfying the "grass-cutting" [ mowing down enemies ] felt.
However, soon.
The style changed!
It showed the opponent was the Memory Zone Meme "Something Unto Death".
The team had also been switched to a DoT team composed of Kafka and Black Swan.
The characters hadn't even started using their skills yet…
Bolts of lightning descended from the sky!
[ Crown of Thunder ], [ Crossbow of Wind ], [ Eternity of Time ]… they were all being unleashed on Sleepie like they were free!
For a moment.
The enemy unit's area was filled with thunder and lightning!
Continuous whipping and lightning strikes.
Mixed with Sleepie's screams of pain.
It just wouldn't stop!
"AWOOOOOOOO...!!!!!"
...
"SLEE—PIE—!!"
"One Sleepie-fan on the rooftop…"
"Teacher, did my Sleepie commit a heavenly crime?"
"It's just a hardworking, good doggie, WHAT CRIME DID IT COMMIT!!!"
"[ Sleepie Keep Screaming ]"
"Deaths: 6"
"We don't even have this much lightning during our tribulation ascension…"
"My Sleepie is even making electronic music now [ sad ]"
...
"Pfft…"
Looking at these comments, Firefly couldn't help but laugh through her tears!
She suddenly felt she was a bit unkind.
Originally, it was because of her in the story that Sleepie was cyberbullied by players…
And now, seeing the other party beaten like this, she actually laughed out loud?
She really was a bad woman!
Firefly hurriedly took a deep breath.
She stopped the laughter.
Just as she was about to turn off her phone and rest for a while, she suddenly received a new notification push.
From—Feathered Spirit!
[ Character Preview—Firefly! Skill Mechanics Introduction! ]
Firefly's gaze instantly fixed!
It was here!
It was really here!
And it was for the upcoming next banner!
She believed that at this moment, countless players across the universe had received the notification for this video!
Taking a deep breath to prepare herself.
Firefly, along with many other players, clicked on the latest video released by Feathered Spirit.
A familiar voice sounded.
"Hello, Honkai: Star Rail players, I am Feathered Spirit."
"The character to be introduced in this issue is—"
"The Iron Cavalry of the Glamoth Empire's Skyward Front, the Molten Knight who burns everything with flames, a weapon of war that acts decisively and leaves no room for hesitation…"
"...Stellaron Hunter SAM!"
Firefly couldn't help but gasp.
She had way too many prefixes for her title!
Feathered Spirit, are you doing this on purpose or was it an accident?
At this moment.
Feathered Spirit suddenly changed the subject.
"But unknown to many, [ SAM ] is merely the code name for the armor."
"Its wielder is actually a seemingly frail and quiet girl."
"Wearing armor born for battle, fighting for life."
"This, is Firefly."
...
Born for battle, fighting for life…
Hearing this sentence.
Firefly's heart stirred slightly!
And at the same time.
The real-time bullet comments on the video also surged out!
...
"Holy crap! It's finally here!"
"Is it real? Is Firefly really joining the banner?"
"Will she be Firefly? She will be Firefly!"
"The hard pity is already saved, come to me, Firefly!"
"Finally waited for this day!"
"My wallet is giving me a warning."
"SAM, initiate!"
"The first thing to do after pulling SAM—Ignite the sea!"1