Chapter 7: Herta Space Station? Can it be such a coincidence?!

With 500,000 Credits in hand, Lin Yu experienced his first taste of easy money.

It felt equivalent to earning several months' worth of hard-earned income!

Calm down! Stay composed!

After all, he aimed to conquer the universal market and become a top-tier game developer someday!

This small sum is nothing compared to that goal!

However...

Lin Yu couldn't suppress the grin spreading across his face!

The thought of never having to endure hardship again, no longer huddling in abandoned houses with instant noodles...

It filled him with sheer joy!

Today, this common folk is truly, oh so happy!

Fortunately, the alley was dimly lit, and Guinaifen's focus remained on Honkai Star Rail and her live stream. Otherwise, she might have considered Lin Yu some kind of weirdo...

By the time they reached the bustling commercial street, Lin Yu had managed to compose himself.

Guinaifen found a teahouse and reserved a private room for streaming convenience.

Meanwhile, Lin Yu expressed his desire to grab something to eat.

After exchanging contact information, they bid each other farewell.

Surveying the vibrant night market, the enticing aromas of various grilled meats, fish, and seafood wafted through the air...

Tears welled up in Lin Yu's eyes, as he felt an overwhelming urge to dive right in.

Damn,

Finally, I can afford to eat well!

Meanwhile, at the teahouse.

Guinaifen had just sat down and immediately opened her phone.

"Hey fam, kept you waiting!"

"Let's continue our journey through Honkai: Stellar Rail."

"Honestly, little Guizi here has only scratched the surface so far."

"Even if it means pulling an all-nighter tonight, I'll show everyone what intense gameplay awaits further into this game!"

On one hand, the game was generating significant buzz within her live stream, surpassing even the excitement from her previous stunts like chest-breaking stones or throat-stabbing tricks.

On the other hand, Guinaifen herself was deeply captivated by the game's content, eager to progress further.

"I think, folks, that Kafka is most likely the main character of this game."

"After all, with such impressive skills, she definitely gets protagonist treatment."

"There probably won't be any other character with a more dazzling ultimate move, right?"

The viewers actively engaged in the discussion.

"Kafka has to be the main character!"

"The development team must be some obscure little company. They probably couldn't afford marketing when releasing it, and all their budget went into Kafka's design!"

"I just checked—the developer is called 'Feathered Spirit'."

"Feathered Spirit? Never heard of them before."

"Witnessing the rise of a legendary game developer!"

"I really want to see that 'bong~' again!"

Guinaifen glanced at the chat, noticing that most viewers shared similar opinions.

Kafka was clearly the flagship character of this game.

All the special effects and visual enhancements were focused on her.

Moreover,

it seemed possible that Kafka might be the only playable character available to players.

As a new game developer, the audience showed considerable leniency towards them.

As the story progressed,

Kafka efficiently dispatched the enemies before her.

However, unbeknownst to her,

a new Voidranger spawned right behind her!

It swiftly launched a sneak attack from the rear, its blade aimed directly at Kafka's neck!

Just as it came within a centimeter of striking,

the Voidranger's blade suddenly disintegrated into a pile of colorful pixels.

Immediately after, its entire body transformed into countless small squares.

As if dismantled by an invisible hand, it vanished instantly from the space station!

"Wiping up after others isn't my job," the girl nonchalantly remarked while effortlessly manipulating a dazzling and complex system beyond comprehension.

She jumped down from her seat, casting a detached glance sideways, simultaneously blowing a pink bubble with her gum.

In any other context, she might have garnered comments like "What a cool little girl" or "Quite quirky." However, now, everyone watching the live stream knew well:

This was no ordinary, harmless neighborhood girl.

She was also one of the Stellaron Hunters!

A top-tier hacker with extraordinary abilities!

The voice heard earlier through the screen belonged to her.

"Silver Wolf! It's her!"

"I didn't expect another Stellaron Hunter to show up too!"

"She's a heavyweight as well—Interastral Peace Corporation has a bounty of 5.1 billion credits on her head!"

"I thought Kafka was unbeatable, but there's another top-tier player here!"

"Do you think she can control Silver Wolf? I'm really curious about her abilities."

"Dream on! With Kafka already achieving such high completion, it's unlikely that Silver Wolf is a playable character."

"You're right; she probably just appeared for a cameo."

Despite this,

Silver Wolf's appearance further ignited the live stream's atmosphere.

Two Stellaron Hunters now on the scene!

What exactly do they plan to do?

The plot continued unfolding.

"No matter how many times I witness it, your abilities are truly astounding," Kafka marveled.

"It's just modifying reality data, a mere trivial trick."

"What were you so engrossed in earlier? Can I take a look too?"

"Herta's toys—the catalog of Curios collected by the space station. There are quite a few interesting items inside."

"Such as?"

"There's a gun that scores any creature within its sights, ranging from 0 to 100 points."

"How is that interesting?"

"Aren't you curious about what score you'd receive? I certainly am."

"Sure, if we're passing by, let's check it out."

As though on a leisurely outing, they chatted casually with each other.

There was no hint of tension one might expect when facing imminent danger or brewing storms!

However...

Suddenly!

In the live stream chat, some viewers sensed something amiss.

"Wait, wait, wait! Streamer, hold on!"

"What did Silver Wolf just say? Did she mention 'Herta'?"

"Ah?!... Could it be referring to that member from the Genius Society?"

"It's solved! This space station is Herta Space Station!"

"Herta Space Station, Antimatter Legion... My goodness! I think I've stumbled upon some shocking scoop!"

"huh?"

"What's wrong, what happened?"

"I'm really anxious—what exactly is going on?!"

"The news from earlier..."

"Herta Space Station was indeed attacked by the Antimatter Legion, and even the Astral Express went to assist!"

"I remember now, there was such an incident—it made headlines in Interstellar Peace News!"

"No way! What a coincidence!"