Chapter 7

Adonis had never seen this man before, and he doubted that the man had ever seen him. The man had disappeared before Adonis had crossed over into this world. However, at this moment, those details didn't matter.

Similar to the events in the original timeline, the Stellaron would come to possess Richie's body, granting him immense destructive powers. 

Adonis couldn't predict, and he was excited to find out what kind of monstrous entity Richie would transform into.

Richie turned around; his face contorted in madness. He spouted menacing words, "I'll kill you... everything! I'll kill everything!"

Seele, recognizing the man, rushed toward him, desperately calling out, "Uncle Richie, it's me, Seele! Don't you remember me?"

However, Seele's heartfelt plea seemed to have no effect on Richie. He continued to chant his violent intentions in a relentless loop.

And then, the Stellaron responded to Richie's call. The orange gemstone emitted a brilliant light and broke free from its cage, descending into Richie's body. 

The sheer energy emanating from him was an ominous indicator of the destructive force he had now become.

As the ice and snow converged around Richie, the weather turned cloudy and ominous. The situation was escalating rapidly.

"Everyone, be careful!" Dan Heng warned, positioning himself defensively.

March Seven swiftly drew her bow, conjuring an ice arrow that she aimed at Richie, who was still merging with the Stellaron.

Bronya and Seele also armed themselves, ready for action. Dan Heng and Seele took the front, with March positioned in the middle. Bronya stood at the back, responsible for providing support alongside March.

Adonis observed his team as they prepared for the impending confrontation. He couldn't help but think, "This is quite a scene. Let me take some pictures." With that thought, a blue panel appeared in front of him, and he entered the chat group.

[Adonis: Good morning, everyone.]

[A2: Good morning, although it's 2:30 a.m. over here.]

[Anna Kushina: Hey, doesn't sister A2 sleep?]

[A2: What do you mean "sleep"? It's only half past two; I'm having some tea over here first. (〃▽〃)]

[Shiina: Good morning. Have you prepared the picture we asked for?]

[Adonis: Not yet, I don't know how to take pictures yet.]

[Kanade: Oh yes, I forgot to tell you, just click on the button below the chat box, then you'll see the icon.]

[Adonis: OK.]

[A2: Speaking of which, are you currently on your way to Permafrost Ridge?]

[Adonis: I'm currently in front of the boss.]

[Anna Kushina: Huh? In that case, do a live stream. Just spend 10 points to start the live broadcast. ㄟ (≧◇≦) ㄏ]

[Shiina: Agreed.]

[Inori: Good idea.]

[Adonis: Even if you say so, that's 10 points.]

[A2: Hey, you don't even want to give five lovely ladies some flowers for 10 points? You won't find a girlfriend like this. ￣へ￣]

[Shiina: True!]

[Adonis: It's not that I can't, but...]

[A2: When I visited Kaede-chan's and Shiina-chan's worlds, I took many great photos don't worry, I'll share them with you. (ゝω?) ☆]

[Shiina: What? Sister A2, isn't this a bit unfair? Well, in that case... I have many photos of sister A2 in various outfits too.]

[Kaede: Me too.]

[Anna Kushina: Same here.]

[Inori: Count me in.]

[Adonis: Deal! I want to see the whole package when the live stream starts, or I'll end it immediately.]

[A2: ??]

[A2: You really can't find a girlfriend like this.]

[Shiina: I've never seen a man as stingy as you!]

[Anna Kushina: Shameful.]

[Adonis: Just say if you agree or not!]

[A2: ... Alright.]

[Inori: I'm okay with it too.]

[Shiina: +1.]

[Anna Kushina: +1.]

[Kaede: +1]

[Adonis: Alright, I'll start the live stream now.]

Adonis initiated the live stream and refocused on the intense situation before him. By this point, Richie had undergone a drastic transformation.

He transformed from an ordinary human into a massive humanoid figure standing at five meters tall. His long silver-white frosty hair obscured his facial features, which were now hidden beneath a shroud of darkness. His entire body was encased in a brilliant frosty armor, with a spherical gemstone at the center of his chest.

In the original storyline, when Cocolia assimilated with the Stellaron, her transformation was mysterious and elegant. 

However, Richie's transformation was imposing and awe-inspiring. Another significant difference from the game was that Richie, not being a guardian, didn't activate the massive [Creation Engine].

Adonis raised an intrigued eyebrow. Does the [Creation Engine] only respond when Cocolia or Bronya are in imminent danger?

Just then, the three members of the Astral Express, along with Bronya and Seele, tensed up and rushed forward. The epic battle was about to begin.

Adonis himself returned to the chat group.

[Shiina: This is the new boss? It's not that different with Cocolia's?]

[A2: Shiina-chan, don't just look at the boss, pay attention to the battle between March 7 and others, it is really more intense than in the game.]

[Inori: If only the Star Rail were not turn-based, it would be nice to see this kind of refreshing battle in an open world gameplay.]