Honkai Won’t Stop Chasing Me

"Have you reached a conclusion regarding the disposal method for the individual 'Pascal'?"

Svarog turned his head to look at Stelle, who had just arrived.

"I think Clara's proposal is great!"

"I predicted you would express such an idea, but I require the reasoning behind it."

"Pascal is quite similar to you, isn't it?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the watching audience was startled—

They never expected Stelle to possess such wisdom?

Svarog did not respond immediately. After a few seconds, he slowly replied,

"Understood. You believe that the emotional intelligence acquired by 'Pascal' through its own computational capabilities is no different from mine.

Regarding the human behavior of 'empathy,' I am still unable to conduct a thorough analysis. However, I understand the importance of respecting such emotions.

I will continue collecting opinions and attempt to derive new conclusions. Do you have any additional information to provide, Outsider?"

"Never underestimate Clara's resolve."

"'Clara's resolve'—The information contained within this entry is difficult to quantify and may lead to computational blockage.

Facts have proven: 'Clara's resolve' has often been able to resolve various disputes and predicaments.

To ensure her growth, I have always avoided placing excessive burdens on Clara.

However, if it is her own strong will to take on 'responsibility,' then I have no right to forcibly interfere."

"Let's do as Clara says!"

Afterward.

Svarog, Clara, and Stelle returned to the Forging Workshop with Pascal.

With Svarog's assistance, the "protection program" was successfully implanted,

though a period of power-off maintenance was required, temporarily preventing communication.

The sight of Clara's happy expression imprinted itself in Stelle's eyes. "It seems this matter is settled for now... I'll check on Clara later to see how things are going."

Afterward, there was a reenactment of Stelle rummaging through trash cans and Clara contacting her via text messages.

The scene shifted—

Stelle now stood behind Clara.

At this moment, Clara gently patted Pascal's body. "Pascal, so well-behaved~"

"Huh?" Clara turned around upon hearing footsteps.

"Ah, Big Sister is here?! Clara was just performing a routine check on Pascal."

Stelle raised an eyebrow at Clara. "Actually, Big Sister here isn't feeling too well. Clara should check me over too!"

"Uh..." Clara forced a strained smile. "O-Okay, later I'll ask Mr. Svarog to examine Big Sister for you."

"Hehe! No way, I want Clara to check me right now."

Just then, Pascal stepped between the two.

Stelle glanced at Pascal. "Oh? Pascal, you haven't been out stealing things, have you?"

"No, Pascal! Clara, say, wrong, stealing!

Pascal, no, steal, again! Execute, Clara, task!"

Though a minor interruption occurred, Clara was still particularly happy to see Pascal.

"Anyway, Pascal's condition is relatively healthy now. Today's routine check is basically complete... Should we head back?"

"Wait, please!" Pascal produced an "iron flower" from its hand.

"Flower, flower, flower, for you, don't lose."

"Eh?" Clara carefully cradled the flower in her palms.

"Pascal, make, myself! Scrap, parts, materials!

Not, stolen, very clean.

Big Sister, good person! Pascal, happy!

Thank you, thank you! Thank you, Clara, Big Sister!"

Clara flashed a radiant smile, as if the daily repetitive checks were no longer so tedious.

"Thank you, Pascal!" Clara carefully handed the flower to Stelle.

"Then... Big Sister, this flower is for you?"

The camera zoomed in on the "iron flower," slowly pushing inward until the screen faded to black.

Then, the train logo appeared.

"Ah!" The young man exhaled deeply after finishing, then opened the group chat.

[Silver Wolf's Current Boyfriend: I know, choosing Clara's ending was the best. When I saw Pascal take out the flower at the end, I really couldn't hold it in.]

[Kafka's Dog: True, my first choice was Svarog, but when I saw this ending later, my heart just clenched.]

[Asta Is My Wife: Yeah, especially that line, "Not, stolen, very clean." Instant tears.]

[Herta's #1 Simp: At least it's a good ending, thank goodness, thank goodness. Not some knife to the heart. Though "The Ring Is a Stage" was pretty grating, at least "Rarely Affectionate" lets you sleep peacefully after watching it.]

[I Wanna Be Sushang's #1 Simp: Do you think there's anyone who watched Clara's exclusive ending first, chose Clara, then saw Svarog's ending, and finally Kluzer's? What time do you think they'd manage to fall asleep?]

[I Love Drinking Himeko's Coffee: Are you the devil?]

[Honkai Star Rail's Succubus: It's almost midnight, sleep sleep!]

[Domineering Caelus Baby Loves Me: Wait, when's that online movie about Serval that miHoYo mentioned going up?]

[It's miHoYo Not Hoyoverse: Tomorrow.]

[Adorably Invincible March's Wife: I advise everyone, there are still a few minutes until 12. Sleep if you can. I swear, the second it hits midnight, your phone will definitely go 'ding,' and then you'll get the notification that the movie's up.]

[Kafka's Dog: Damn it! Don't say it—I remember the movie's buy-one-get-one-free deal! That means at least three hours minimum.]

[Silver Wolf's Current Boyfriend: Quick, sleep! Quick, sleep! If I don't sleep, I'm a dog!]

[I Love Drinking Himeko's Coffee: Me too!]

[I Wanna Be Sushang's #1 Simp: Me too!]

[Honkai Star Rail's Succubus: Me too!]

[It's miHoYo Not Hoyoverse: I suggest you just order takeout now.]

[Silver Wolf's Current Boyfriend: No way! Absolutely no way! There's no way I'll actually give in!]

[...]

—

Then, just as predicted in the group, the movie was indeed released right at midnight.

[Silver Wolf's Current Boyfriend: Woof woof woof!]

[I Love Drinking Himeko's Coffee: Woof woof woof!]

[Honkai Star Rail's Succubus: Woof woof woof!]

Instantly, the entire group descended into a chorus of "barking."

[It's miHoYo Not Hoyoverse: See, what was the point of pretending? A smart person like me already ordered takeout.]

[Domineering Caelus Baby Loves Me: Midnight food poisoning.jpg]

[Silver Wolf's Current Boyfriend: Damn it! I've placed my order too! Hehe, so good!]

The young man stopped chatting and opened the streaming app.

After spending 6 yuan, he successfully unlocked the Stelle version—

And thus began a night of unrestrained binge-watching.

He clicked on the movie with Serval on the cover:

"Honkai: Star Rail – Aftermath of the Cold Tide, start!"