"Are you saying that scene just now was from Honkai: Star Rail?"
"Heavens above…"
"No way, absolutely no way!"
"I know better than anyone what that Slumbernana Monkey is…"
Boothill stood with one hand on his hip.
Shards of glass still clung to his body.
But he didn't seem to care.
He gritted his sharp teeth.
The words "I don't believe it" might as well have been written on his face.
In the front row, a student timidly raised their phone.
Showing it to Boothill.
On the screen was the title:
[Little Gui's Livestream].
After the Slumbernana Monkey animation ended, Little Gui looked as if she'd seen a ghost.
The chat was flooded with complaints.
"Huh?"
Boothill and Rappa stared at each other in disbelief!
"Meow! It really is a Star Rail livestream!"
"Hmph! So this is a Star Rail event!"
Boothill glanced back.
The holographic screen had been completely destroyed by his kick.
Rappa also gasped in shock!
"How could this be!"
"The Memetic Entity contamination has already spread to Honkai: Star Rail…"
"The evil commander's sorcery is truly terrifying!"
Boothill shook his head. "No, impossible."
He looked up at the sky.
Analyzing seriously, he said, "Yu Ling… must have used this as material and incorporated it into the main story."
"As a way to enrich the plot."
"I'm very familiar with this kind of move, really."
"Heavens above! I should've thought of this earlier. We got it all wrong!"
Rappa's expression turned to one of realization.
"So that's it."
Boothill let out a sigh of relief.
Then he chuckled.
He thought this place had already been taken over by the Slumbernana Monkey.
Turns out, it was all part of the story.
Ah…
Scaring ourselves for nothing~
"Well then… brothers and sisters, let's continue watching the Star Rail main story together."
"Since the Slumbernana Monkey has appeared, you'll definitely understand what the Memetic Entity virus is all about."
Rappa lowered the brim of her hat.
Seemingly a bit embarrassed.
She reminded him, "Um… Your Highness, the Silver Spear Asura."
"The screen was destroyed by your ninja kick."
"Now… we probably can't watch it."
Boothill paused for a moment.
Then he turned to the student who had handed him the phone earlier.
"This is Paperfold University, right? You must have a backup screen, don't you?"
"If not, I can just project a hologram for you? The quality might be a bit poor, and the folks in the back might not see clearly, but hey, it's better than nothing, right?"
...
In the laboratory.
Profnana stared intently at the screen, his expression serious.
The Slumbernana Monkey animation had appeared in the Star Rail main story!
This segment.
Yu Ling could have easily described it in text.
But he deliberately chose to present it as an animation!
"He put it in on purpose!"
"He's not afraid that the Slumbernana Monkey might overshadow his Honkai: Star Rail…"
Profnana paced back and forth by the lab bench.
Sometimes struggling, sometimes hesitating.
As a monkey, his expressions were more vivid than many humans.
Finally.
He stared intently at the game screen.
As if he had glimpsed the truth behind it all!
"I get it, I get it!"
"Yu Ling, you must be watching this from somewhere too, aren't you?"
"The plot isn't pre-scripted; it changes in real-time based on real-world circumstances!"
"This is a tactic of mystification, and also a provocation!"
"Do you think I'm afraid of you?"
"I admit you are a formidable and terrifying opponent. Perhaps only someone like the Doctor could restrain you..."
"But I... Profnana, will challenge myself this time. This will be a breakthrough in my research career!"
Profnana grew more and more impassioned as he spoke.
As if,
In the void, a towering figure was gazing down at him!
Asking if he dared to engage in this game where real lives were the pieces!
It must be said.
Profnana's imagination was quite vivid!
He had conjured up an imaginary adversary, engaging in a phantom debate.
And,
He was utterly convinced.
As if facing a formidable enemy!
He gently adjusted his glasses.
His gaze once again fixed intently on the live game stream!
"Let's see how your plot unfolds before I make my next move."
...
Center stage.
Stelle took a bite of her ice cream.
Glanced at the situation on stage.
And whispered to March beside her, "What's going on with these two?"
"Were they invited by the school?"
"Are they performing a comedy skit on stage?"
March bit her lip, analyzing, "It doesn't seem like it. These two seem serious."
"They said that Slumbernana Monkey is some kind of Memetic Entity..."
"Could it really be true?"
Stelle shook her head.
"I don't know."
"But if we keep watching the main storyline, we'll surely find out what's going on."
At that moment.
A loud rumble echoed.
Paperfold University lived up to its name.
It seemed they had anticipated the possibility of the big screen malfunctioning.
And had prepared a backup model in advance.
After some adjustments.
They successfully reconnected the signal.
The delay was only about ten minutes.
Boothill and Rappa also decided to stay.
To watch the storyline together here.
[Little Gui's Livestream] reappeared on the screen.
...
On what appeared to be the map of Dream's Edge.
Stelle stood in the garden.
Beaming with joy.
Seeming very satisfied and excited.
Surrounding her was a large group of bouncing Slumbernana Monkeys.
"Banana, banana, banana~"
Everyone was singing together.
Creating a strange yet harmonious scene!
Little Gui took a deep breath.
She began, "Family, just now we analyzed..."
"Based on the current situation, we've come to a conclusion."
"—I've gone mad!!"
Stelle, who was watching the scene: "..."
But it's no wonder Little Gui speculated this way.
This scene.
Even I find it a bit abstract!
Suddenly!
A cold, powerful shout rang out!
"Great Lan God above!!"
"What a terrifying, critical moment. At this hour of the night, the solemn skyscraper will become the starting point of a magnificent hunt!"
As the words fell!
The DJ started!
"Under the starry sky, evil spirits abound,"
"Helpless people struggle in the shadows."
"Wordless ninjutsu written with blood and tears,"
"Selfless ninjas embraced by the night."
"Amidst the chaotic tides, all villains are eradicated, before dawn to ignite dazzling sparks."
"Yo (yo)! Dazzling Tumult Ninja AKA Rappa, at your service."
No one expected!
Rappa's entrance would be in this form!
A rap that's both cringy and somewhat catchy!
But it's not all cringe.
The combat moves are still quite cool.
Between the rapping.
Rappa threw paint bottles, swung shurikens.
Knocked down all the Dreamjolt Troupe members who were causing trouble.
Even piled them up into a small hill!
And she herself stood at the top.
Back to the crowd.
Hiding her achievements and fame!
Then, she lightly pressed her hat brim, making a hip-hop gesture.
Leaped down from the air!
Struck a cool pose!
The music suddenly stopped.
Everything was just right, so smooth and perfect!
Unfortunately!
One paint bottle was too slow, clearly not keeping up with the beat, and only fell now.
It hit Rappa right on the head.
Making her stumble.
Almost losing balance and falling to the ground.
"Sigh..."
Rappa sighed.
But her face showed relief and satisfaction.
This entrance was just too cool and elegant!
In just a few seconds.
It perfectly highlighted the style of the Dazzling Tumult Ninja!
Combined with the ninja's mantra.
It took this audiovisual impact to its peak!
One can only say—
This is indeed Honkai: Star Rail!
This,
is art!
Rappa closed her eyes, her lips slightly moving.
She was savoring!
She was reminiscing!
But she completely didn't notice.
The many viewers behind her.
Were all dumbfounded!
After Boothill shattered the screen with a kick.
The atmosphere on-site,
Reached the peak of awkwardness again!.