In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System

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"Who is it?"

Bochang's Spider Sense detected malicious intent.

He followed the direction of the sensation and witnessed only an Imaginary Spinner being defeated by the Cloud Knights.

It must be said...

Compared to Belobog's Silvermane Guards, Xianzhou's Cloud Knights were far superior.

They swiftly suppressed the chaos caused by rift creatures within mere minutes.

Even against elite monsters that seemed somewhat challenging, a coordinated attack from ten or so Cloud Knights could swiftly defeat them, minimizing any significant impact.

This relieved Bochang somewhat.

Now, there was no need for his group to intervene. They simply had to observe the Cloud Knights clean up the battlefield, dispatching the remaining stragglers.

"An Imaginary Spinner? Strange..."

Noticing Bochang's furrowed brow, Serval asked, "What's wrong, Bochang?"

"Nothing much, just felt slightly uneasy for a moment," Bochang replied with a slight shake of his head.

Considering this was a frontline battlefield, occasional Spider Sense reactions were not unusual, and he didn't give it further thought.

Bailu tiptoed and patted him on the arm. "Don't worry, Bochang, I won't tell Tingyun about this."

"You have my word," Bochang responded promptly.

After all, the recent Blaze Out of Space had destroyed numerous houses. As long as no one informed on him, Tingyun couldn't possibly know that Bochang was responsible for blowing up her Minghuo Merchant Group. Even if she became furious, crying and throwing tantrums, it wouldn't concern him.

"Come to think of it... Tingyun should be helping Uncle Yang and others chase down Kafka right now. Wonder how their progress is going?" Bochang pondered silently.

Serval glanced at Bailu and remarked, "I didn't expect you to be quite impressive, Bailu. That gourd of yours is truly a treasure."

"Hmph, naturally," Bailu responded proudly, hands on her hips with an air of superiority. Even her tail behind her couldn't help but sway gently.

Bochang shot her a sideways glance - with the gourd and dragon horn, for some reason, she reminded him of Silver Horn King from folklore.

As the trio chatted...

A Cloud Knight approached them, saying, "Lord Bailu, thanks to your swift intervention, we avoided significant casualties that could have otherwise occurred."

The dozen or so Cloud Knights had been battling Stormbringer alongside its Xun Feng creations. They suffered four lightly injured and one severely wounded.

Without Bochang killing Blaze Out of Space, which drew attention to Stormbringer's predicament and prompted reinforcements, the casualty count would have risen dramatically.

"No worries, it was just a minor incident. No need to rush here and personally thank me," Bailu waved her hand dismissively, then sighed with a shake of her head, "What a pity... The Blaze merchant group still suffered significant losses during the battle."

"The Blaze merchant group? Indeed, but given the relentless onslaught of rift creatures, there was little we could do. The Cloud Knights did their utmost to protect Xianzhou's assets."

The nearby cloud knight agreed sympathetically.

He held the highest rank among the present cloud knights, easily recognizable to Bailu at a glance.

As one who played a pivotal role in vanquishing Stormbringer, his endorsement that the Blaze merchant group's destruction was solely due to the rift creatures would be crucial. With this affirmation...

Bochang should be safe from blame.

This is precisely why Bailu made such remarks earlier, aiming to gauge his stance.

Having received this favorable response, Bailu felt quite satisfied.

"You've all worked tirelessly. Bring the injured over; I'll tend to them."

As a healer from the Alchemy Commission, tending to the sick and injured was Bailu's primary duty.

The highest-ranking Cloud Knight present had approached Bailu precisely for her healing expertise. Upon receiving the desired response, he said, "Excellent, Lady Bailu. I will immediately organize the wounded."

To be frank, while the Cloud Knights were formidable,

there existed an unavoidable issue:

Among older cloud knights, severe injuries could lead them to become Mara-Struck, especially under the influence of Stellaron. This risk affected even younger knights, with the critical age continually decreasing, significantly increasing their likelihood of succumbing to Mara-Struck state.

This is why...

Despite having the mighty Hunt Emanator stationed on Xianzhou Luofu, capable of interstellar travel, chaos still ensued when confronted with the Stellaron catastrophe.

The enemies of the Cloud Knights were not just rift creatures; they also faced the threat of their own comrades turning Mara-Struck.

Additionally, there were their own Mara-Struck individuals.

Abandoning places like Cloudford and Stargazer Navalia was largely due to this unforeseen factor. Suddenly afflicted cloud knights and rift creatures combined forces, breaching the Xianzhou's defenses.

As of now, many Mara-Struck soldiers still roamed the lost territories, attacking any living beings they encountered.

The Cloud Knights swiftly brought over the injured, including both wounded cloud riders and affected civilians.

Bailu sprang into action immediately.

She skillfully reset bones, applied bandages, and administered medicinal ointments. Even the water from her gourd had healing properties, reminiscent of Bochang's Lotus Blossom Tongue ability—a truly wondrous sight.

Heeding Himeko's warning, Bochang refrained from using his skills casually. Instead, he sat with Serval on nearby chairs, watching as Bailu tended to the injured.

"I didn't expect her to be not only skilled in combat but also proficient in healing. Appearances can indeed be deceiving..." Serval rested his chin on one hand. "If she were from Belobog, she'd probably still be playing with mud right now."

"Indeed," Bochang nodded.

The ears of the young dragoness treating the injured twitched slightly, clearly picking up on their conversation. However, with urgent matters at hand, Bailu had no time for idle chatter.

Watching the adept and precise movements of the dragoness, Serval was utterly amazed.

With nothing pressing to do, Bochang sent a few messages in the group chat, updating them on their current situation.

Shortly after sending:

Stars: We're tracking Kafka's trail in Stargazer Navalia. So far, it feels like we've been led by the nose the entire time.

Bochang: I see... Make sure to stay safe.

Stars: Yes, don't worry. What are you doing now?

Bochang: Serval and I are still at Central Starskiff Haven. Just now, we encountered a disturbance caused by rift creatures. It took some effort, but working with the Cloud Knights, we managed to eliminate those monsters.

In the group chat "Astral Express Family," which now included Serval with her upgraded universe-grade smartphone matching Bochang's model...

As Bochang and Stelle conversed, Serval could also follow along. Unsure what to contribute, she casually sent a Pom-Pom meme.

March 7th: Bochang, how is your investigation progressing?

Bochang: Not much progress yet.

He assumed the question referred to the Stellaron matter, so he responded accordingly.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Sophia, hidden within Pascal's body, utilized her unique abilities.

Sophia mobilized all her animal friends across Xianzhou.

Birds soaring in the sky, dogs running on the ground, fish swimming in water,

Even the myriad insects found everywhere—

All became Sophia's eyes and ears.

An intelligence network imperceptible to ordinary individuals rapidly took shape throughout Xianzhou Luofu.