Chapter 103: On the Lord

Du Ya sat beside them, her complexion still a bit pale, and whispered in agreement, "Yeah… that's exactly what I said."

She glanced secretly at Hui She and added in her mind:

(I can only hope this mechanical head doesn't crash because of this and start randomly going mad and biting people.)

At that moment, Hui She's rigid body jolted sharply, as if it finally detached briefly from the intense internal communication.

He slowly turned his head, those crimson electronic eyes focusing on Du Ya and Hu Lang.

The voice from his speaker tried to keep its usual calm, but the tone could not hide the massive shock he was facing:

"We… need… clarity…"

His voice faltered, the black smoke behind thickening, "The opponent… is not… is not…"

Though his speech logic was clearly disordered, Du Ya and Hu Lang barely grasped his core meaning:

Unknown existence.

No trace or clue was found.

For now… this matter is temporarily defined as the work of "Heaven's decree."

(Heaven's decree?)

Du Ya curled her lip inward, clearly thinking only a fool would believe it; if Ao Tuo had that ability, he would have taken us already—why this stunt?

Hui She ignored their subtle expressions and, with his stuttering voice, issued orders: "Next… action… focus… investigate… Heaven's decree…"

Hu Lang, hearing that, raised a hand and asked tentatively, "Then… what about the Lord's side…?"

She referred to the true leader of the World Snake still deep within the Quantum Sea.

Hui She's mechanical body visibly halted, falling into a longer, seemingly frozen silence.

Kevin Kaslana, one of the most important creators and affiliates of Past World Paradise, if he learned that Le Tu had been completely stolen while he was away…

The consequences alone, just imagining them, send chills down one's spine.

After a moment, Hui She's voice, now mixed with static, sounded again, bearing a near‑painful decision: "Temporarily… first… investigate. Until we obtain… solid evidence… or… a viable plan… do not… report."

Du Ya heard this and silently felt relieved.

(Fortunately… the Lord is still lying in the Quantum Sea.)

(Otherwise, given how much he values Le Tu and Ying Jie, after learning this, I, as the First Witness, would probably be the first taken for "questioning," maybe even "cut down" in his fury.)

The reason for her terror lies buried in her greatest secret—she, Natasha Xiora, is a time‑traveler.

Before becoming the "Du Ya" of this world, she was an ordinary gamer, knowing the Plot of Honkai 3 and Honkai: Star Rail inside out.

She knew the original Plot direction, aware that Past World Paradise should play a key role later, eventually fading together with the Invasive Lawgiver…

But there was definitely no part where it was "completely emptied by aliens in the early story!"

This sudden turn left the "Prophet Seer" time‑traveler feeling unprecedented bewilderment.

The meeting ended under a suppressed and eerie atmosphere.

Hui She staggered out of the conference room in a swaying manner, black smoke trailing as if about to fall apart, clearly needing immediate emergency maintenance and self‑repair.

Du Ya and Hu Lang walked side by side down the corridor, Hu Lang still looking as if it were none of his business, even a bit amusing.

"Hey, who do you think actually did it?"

Du Ya couldn't help whispering, "Just looking at this, it doesn't feel like the hand of Heaven's decree."

Hu Lang rolled his eyes at Du Ya: "Why are you meddling? The stuff's gone anyway; if Hui She says it's Heaven's decree, then so be it—at least there's a scapegoat. You can't seriously think the note was done by aliens, can you?"

Du Ya gave no reply, just walked silently.

(What if?)

She silently retorted in her mind, (After all, in the Honkai 3 Plot I know… it never recorded that Past World Paradise would be packaged and taken away by an alien calling itself "friendly".)

Starry Dome Train·Party Carriage

Chang Ye Yue lazily remained seated on a high stool beside the bar, her crimson eyes half‑closed, as if dozing and as if waiting for something.

Her fingertips unconsciously tapped the cold countertop, producing a barely audible tap‑tap sound.

Inside the Party Carriage, the lighting was dim, only a few ambient lamps casting soft glows that stretched her silhouette across the polished floor.

At that moment, the carriage's heavy sliding door emitted a "Ka‑da" sound.

Chang Ye Yue's ears twitched imperceptibly, and the corner of her mouth lifted in an anticipated curve.

Immediately, a pink little head, like a small animal, peeked out quietly from the door crack.

Those blue eyes, tinged with nervousness, glanced left and right, and after confirming that the vast carriage seemed to have only Chang Ye Yue, they sighed in relief.

San Yue Qi, like a nimble cat, slipped in silently, hurried to Chang Ye Yue's side, sat beside her, and instinctively patted her chest.

"Sister…"

San Yue Qi lowered her voice, as if sharing a huge secret, a hint of fear on her face, "Did you… did you just hear any strange sounds? Like… a ghost's wail or something?"

As she spoke, she couldn't help glancing back at the shut door, "When I just came out of the room, I think… I think I heard a 'hee‑hee' from the hallway, scared me so much I almost went back!"

Seeing her little sister's cute self‑scaring demeanor, Chang Ye Yue finally couldn't help but let out a light laugh, affectionate and helpless.

She reached out, gently rubbing San Yue Qi's soft pink hair.

"Silly little sister…"

Chang Ye Yue's voice was gentle, carrying reassuring strength, "Where are any ghost wails? You, you must have played too hard during the day and got auditory hallucinations."

She paused, a hint of mockery flashing in her crimson eyes, "Besides, we're on the Star Rail, Exploration territory; which short‑sighted 'ghost' would dare cause trouble? Hmm?"

San Yue Qi, embarrassed by her sister's words, scratched her head awkwardly and giggled foolishly, "Right! Hehe, how could I forget that!"

After the brief interlude, San Yue Qi immediately recalled her true purpose for braving the "risk" and coming here late at night.

She clasped Chang Ye Yue's arm with both hands, gently shaking it, her azure eyes filled with star‑like sparkling anticipation:

"Sis! The story from last night isn't finished! Tell it quickly!"

Seeing San Yue's impatient expression, Chang Ye Yue's smile deepened further.

She deliberately kept them in suspense, fingertip lightly tapping her chin, putting on a thoughtful pose:

"Hmm…… Last night I talked about that Kevin who made a grand vow. Tonight……"

She drew out her tone, until seeing San Yue Qi anxious enough to almost pout her lips, then she leisurely continued, "She is a…… maiden as lovely as a flower, as free as a bird."

"Maiden?"

San Yue Qi's curiosity was thoroughly aroused, "Does Yingjie Li also have maidens around our age?"

"Of course."

Chang Ye Yue nodded, voice softening, as if to lead one into a splendid dream, "Her name is Ailixiya. A…… sincere, passionate maiden, as if gathering all the world's beauty and colors into one, a flawless maiden~"