Honkai Star Rail: I am the Emanator of all Eons

After explaining my current situation to Firefly with a few story modifications in between, she proposed to help me find accommodation and among other things.

Since I decided to settle here for now, I decided to work as a doctor to help the wounded Molten Knights. This way, I would also be more in touch with Firefly; at the same time, I made many more friends.

As the Molten Knights are very feared, being approachable with them made me easily gain popularity.

Rather, I am having several doubts lately. Since my body shrank and now I'm growing back, fuck, why am I becoming more and more beautiful? I don't remember my teenage self looking so handsome.

So, several weeks flew by.

Somehow, I managed to get Firefly to open up to me. To tell you the truth, socializing with her is very easy. Although many times Firefly doesn't even seem to understand what I'm talking about, she always listens attentively and responds to me seriously; sometimes even making me uncomfortable with her seriousness when I'm just talking about stupid things.

The thing is, we connected so well that Firefly even told me about her condition voluntarily, the disease she suffers from, entropy loss syndrome. And that that's why it's not a good idea to want to marry her?

-Then I will find a cure.

-That's...

-Don't say it's impossible. Believe me! I'll make sure I find her and then you'll marry me with no excuses!

As an Emanator of Abundance, I think I have a chance if I experiment enough with my power. Anyway, I will ask Herta for help, she would never refuse my request as long as I sacrifice a few nights....

-I see, then I'll be waiting for you.

That smile is divine.

-You know what? Let's change the order, first marry me and then I'll look for the cure. The first one we can do now right away.

-Y-you're still under age! -Tsk.

-Tsk.

Almost.

To put it simply, whenever I can, I always spend my time with Firefly; she doesn't avoid me either, on the contrary, she seems to enjoy our times together very much. We also go on many dates, at least one a day as long as Firefly doesn't have to go to the forefront, but she keeps insisting that they're not dates because I'm underage.

How do I accelerate my growth? Damn, how I hate being small. Mentally I'm already an adult, if it weren't for this body....

At least, among the Molten Knights, all of Firefly's friends call me "little boyfriend" for obvious reasons. This of course embarrasses Firefly every time.

-Little boyfriend, you came. If you're looking for Firefly, she just came back.

-Please don't call Nadie that in public!

-But you don't deny that he's your boyfriend.

-Kuh...

How cute.

-Firefly, I bring good news!

I declared loudly for all to hear. Of course, this attracted the attention of all the nearby Molten Knights.

-I wonder what the good news could be?

Firefly tried to feign calmness to camouflage her earlier embarrassment, but her trembling voice gave her away.

-I'm moving into a new rented house, I want you to come live with me.

-!!!

This surprised everyone, there were even high-pitched cries from certain groups.

-Will you come?

To ensure 100% success, I used the forbidden puppy dog eyes to convince her.

It worked...

-Ugh. That's unfair... but... it's okay.

Fuck yeah!

We started living together.

-Would this make us a married couple? -No!

-No! -Oh...

-Oh...

I got a little depressed by the strong refusal. This made Firefly feel nervous and guilty at the same time, but I immediately told her it's okay.

I'm just kind of sensitive to her words. I mean, just look at her; that pure and kind little face, who can hate her?

-It'll be when you grow up....

Fuck yeah!

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Weeks turned into months.

My research to find the cure is advancing, my understanding of the Way of Abundance is increasing exponentially. The same goes for the Hunt.

At night, while no one is watching, I occasionally sneak out to attack the Swarm from a distance with my Divine Bow. I'm an archer, not a warrior, so there is no code of honor that prevents me from killing from the shadows.

Yeah, about killing, I don't really care much about it. Many isekai protagonists talk about how horrible their first kills feel but the truth... I felt bored, I expected something more from myself but I didn't have any special reaction, it felt as boring as killing an ant.

My first opponent was an Antimatter Legion soldier, I slaughtered him from a distance with my Divine Bow under Herta's supervision. Then I had several more fights, Herta arranged them for me to get more used to fighting.

By following this routine, it is only a matter of time before I can achieve a cure for entropy loss syndrome.

-Nadie, wake up. It's almost noon.

-5 more minutes~

I pulled Firefly's arm and forced her into my bed, and hugged her like a dakimakura.

-Only 5 more minutes.

Lately, Firefly started to spoil me a lot.

Maybe it's due to our increased workload since the Swarm is attacking more often, and physical contact with the one you love is a very useful method to deal with stress.

I feel like a spoiled brat but what else can I say, I love it.

-Ready, 5 minutes.

-Eh~ Another 5 more~

-No, get up. There is still a lot of work to do, you promised to volunteer today to help the medical team. Your power is crucial to treat the wounded.

-It's okay.

Although our daily lives seemed peaceful, our days were numbered. Still, Nadie gave up, and neither did I. As a result...

After staying awake for several days in a row...

-I found it, the formula...

Not just wounds anymore... Poison, diseases, negative abnormal states, everything... In exchange for a greater concentration of the energy of Abundance, I can now nullify any form of ailment.

So to speak, it is an ultra-concentrated Drop of Life, capable of bringing even an individual to life on their last breath. But, if I use this more than 2 times in a row on the same individual within the same day, symptoms of Mara will manifest.

Possible side effects aside....

-All of you, are you ready?

I asked with a serious look.

-Whenever you want, little boyfriend.

-We leave our lives in your hands.

-I trust you, Nadie.

With the words of encouragement from Firefly and her companions, I proceeded to create an ultra-concentrated super Life Drop. Having dozens of Molten Knights gathered around me, I dropped the drop full of Abundance and the landscape momentarily changed.

The dry ground became a field of flowers and a gentle breeze blew, a green ripple caressed everyone and then... the entropy loss syndrome disappeared.

-*Sigh*. It was a total success.

The cheers were not lacking.

So, after repeating this process with several groups, I cured all the Molten Knights on this planet.

-Huff... huff... I can't take it anymore, I'm dead.

-Good job.

I feel exploited. Luckily, Firefly is by my side to take care of me.

This is the legendary lap pillow!

Well, it's not the first time I've experienced it as Herta also gave me the same treatment several times, but this time the one who offered me the lap pillow was Firefly!

-As promised.

-Un. I promised.

Shyly, Firefly nodded.

Well, it's about time. It's only a few days to a year since Firefly and I met, to think that I would achieve my dream of marrying my waifu.

So, we exchanged engagement rings.

Likewise, Firefly's friends started calling her "lucky shotacon".

Out of jokes, man, my body is almost 15 years old, that shota is becoming offensive to me, I'm not so little.... right?

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One week... the wedding was only supposed to be a week away.

Then he appeared. Skaracabaz, the Emanator of Propagation.

His mere presence caused the rest of the Swarm to suffer a terrible surge of power through frenzy. They began to attack like mad, without fear of death or consequences.

The disaster began.

I don't know how many hours passed but mountains of corpses formed.

Firefly, fighting alongside her SAM armor was exhausted. When the enemy managed to hit her, she lost her balance; but before they could hit her with more damage, arrows of energy began to sweep through the Swarm.

-Firefly, are you all right?

-Nadie, what are you doing here? This has become enemy territory now! You have to evacuate!

-I appreciate your concern, but it's too late. There's not a single survivor left. Besides the remaining Molten Knights, I'm the last one standing.

-Impossible...

They are too many, not even my almost infinite number of arrows is able to push back the Plague.

Out of nowhere, an acquaintance also equipped with her own armor approaches us.

-Little groom, I'm sorry to ask this of you but could you help us? The target is just ahead and your arrows are very useful for dealing with crowds.

-Count me in.

Anyway, there's no place to hide anymore but....

-No!

Firefly flatly refused.

-Nadie, you have to back off! Go hide! I refuse to let you participate in this war!

-Firefly...

I've never seen her behave so desperately, but it's times like this when a man should act like a trustworthy figure.

-Firefly, please trust me. I believe I have an attack capable of taking out Skaracabaz, but I will need to get close and it takes time to charge this attack.

-I see, then we'll cover for you little boyfriend.

-Thank you.

Although having access to the Way of the Hunt came as a surprise to everyone, no one questioned me thanks to the high degree of trust I had cultivated over the months.

Without giving Firefly another chance to question my decision, we moved forward.

-Keep moving!

This forced Firefly to reluctantly cooperate. If she wants to ensure my safety, she has no choice but to fight by my side.

Making use of the Way of the Hunt, I loaded an arrow and shot it into the sky, a portal to the stars opened and countless energy arrows rained down endlessly, wiping out a large number of enemies.

The initial momentum was good, but the closer we got to Skaracabaz, the fiercer the Swarm acted, committing suicidal attacks without fear.

Molten Knights began to fall in large numbers. At this rate, it's only a matter of time before we all fall.

-I'll start charging the attack! Please cover me!

-You heard that, everyone cover the little groom!

-But Nadie...!

-I trust you, Firefly.

Unafraid of the enemy, I lunged forward as I began to load an arrow with large amounts of Hunt energy. Even if it was at the cost of their lives, the few resisting Molten Knights gave their all to defend me.

When I finally managed to get close enough to Skaracabaz, I jumped with all my might and looked over him.

I've almost got you.

-Ugh!

But of course, having so much charged energy on my hands... there's no way Skaracabaz would ignore me. He personally attacked me and my stomach was pierced.

-N-nadie!

This scene made Firefly desperate, but I just got more adrenaline.

I finally got you.

-Skadoosh.

When I released the excessively charged arrow with the Way of the Hunt, it expanded until it became bigger than a building.

I have been practicing this technique for months now, but since it is still incomplete, it sometimes tends to explode even before hitting the target. But, if I get close enough, there's no need to worry about missing the shot anymore.

*Boooooooooom!

The explosion of the attack not only affected Skaracabaz, the entire Swarm that followed him along with the surrounding geography... everything was pulverized by a single arrow.

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I think I lost consciousness.

When I opened my eyes again, Firefly was hugging my dying body while naked, not caring about the blood on my body... I'm completely soiling it.

-D-don't cry...

-Sniff. Nadie!

I barely have the strength to speak. Shit, I can't muster up the strength to create one last Drop of Life.

Is this the end...?

No...

-Don't give up...

-Nadie?

Firefly's voice sounded shattered, but that didn't stop me from speaking.

-In the future, we'll meet again. *cough!*

-Please don't talk anymore! At this rate you'll really die!

-When that happens, I don't know if I'll be the same me I am now.

-What are you...?

I was brought back to the past by Aha. If Firefly can stop that event with the butterfly effect, maybe I'll have another chance?

-This is my last request, please find me and marry me.

I felt something crackle in my throat, did forcing myself to speak break my vocal cords? Whatever the answer, I no longer have a way to explain to Firefly the meaning of my words.

As a last resort, I'll just pray for his success.

-I will. I promise you that I will find you. When that happens, we will get married. That's a promise. Wait for me, Nadie.

I just smiled in response.

Shit, I think I'm going to pass out again.

Gently, Firefly laid me down on the ground and she....

- "I sounded with a scorched earth." "A new bud was born from the earth." "It blossomed at dawn .

... Why do these words sound so familiar to me?

-"... and whispered to me..."

Beyond the landscape, the Swarm can be seen returning. Although Skaracabaz has fallen, his army has not yet fallen.

- "Fireflies fly towards the fire..."

Oh no, why didn't I realize it until now?

Everything I experienced so far, wasn't it the same as the Firefly promo trailer? If we follow this pattern...

-"... and live to die."

Wait wait! Don't fly into the Swarm! If you destroy the planet, what will be left of me?!

Oh shit, my throat is destroyed, I can't get my voice out and I don't have the energy to get up.

Ah, the shockwave is coming. Well, I'm fucked.

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom!

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