NOVEL WEB Chapter 7: Doomsday Beast
【Eidolon 1】: Wind: When releasing skill, restore 50% of the total healing amount to adjacent units around the target unit.
【Eidolon 2】: Cold: When using ultimate skill, gain 2 extra skill points.
【Eidolon 3】: Summer: Increases skill level by 2, up to a maximum of level 15; Increases basic attack level by 1, up to a maximum of level 10.
【Eidolon 4】: Wet: When HP falls below 10% for the first time, restores 30% of HP to all friendly units.
【Eidolon 5】: Dry: Increases ultimate level by 2, up to a maximum of level 15; Increases talent level by 2, up to a maximum of level 15.
【Eidolon 6】: Fire: Overflowing healing is converted into a corresponding shield value.
Seeing such a normal eidolon interface, Kakaya finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He had suspected that there might be some unconventional features hidden beneath a seemingly normal appearance. But look! The Eidolons are perfectly normal! Except for the 6th eidolon being a bit enigmatic, it makes sense for the 6th eidolon to have significant changes. Moreover, this is one of the "three main families"!
So... the initial tutorial he made for newcomers might not need to be revised? He just needs to create a new tutorial specifically for this Wende!
Indeed, Kakaya's anxiety stemmed from the fact that he had prepared and released the game strategy video on AC Station a day before the server opened.
As a data-focused content creator, his videos are often based on raw data, so they take a long time to produce and are extremely cumbersome!
Even though the game guide was only a basic character recommendation for the early game, the sheer number of characters was overwhelming! For just this one recommendation video, his whole team had been busy for a week!
Now, he could relax, as this Wende wasn’t so overpowered as to require a video revision!
Looking at the Star Rail trio in his team, it won’t be long before the trio becomes a quartet.
【Confirmed, this is just a somewhat powerful healer, at least the Eidolons are normal and not skewed.】
Rational viewers in the live stream made their own evaluations.
【Wow, I was expecting the constellation to add all sorts of outrageous things, but is this it?】
【Traveler, is Star Rail fun?】
【But did you notice Wende’s skill names? Is he really an acupuncturist?】
【Discovered! I want to be pricked by Wende! Hehehe!】
【Interesting! Since he's an acupuncturist, does that mean there might be a connection to the later Immortal Vessel?】
【It’s a pity we can’t see much of the characters’ background at the beginning, have to wait until later when we can level up.】
【Still watching the live stream? I’m going straight to Star Rail! Activate!】
Kakaya sighed with relief and continued his journey on Star Rail.
Little did he know, today’s luck would turn into misfortune later on. Future Kakaya would definitely slap himself hard! Because he discovered that no matter the character, when calculating the maximum damage, a certain character’s presence always appeared...
“I’m so stupid, really...”
Kakaya, who had been staying up late calculating data, lamented.
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Meanwhile, Wende, who was busy helping injured members in the main control section, suddenly heard a notification sound from the Star Rail system.
[Player favorability has reached 10, requirement to unlock five-star level 10/10000.]
Seeing Wender’s somewhat dazed expression, the injured researcher, trembling, swallowed hard and said to Wende with tears in her eyes.
“Doctor... Am I... Am I going to be okay?”
The female researcher clung to Wender’s arm, her emotions stirred.
“Um... It’s just some minor scratches, it’s nothing.”
Wender calmly swatted away the hand that was getting too familiar and replied gently.
“Ah, is that so? Then why do I feel a bit numb all over?”
The female researcher held the hand Wender had swatted away, glanced at Wender’s handsome face, and blushed as she spoke.
“Zzzz...”
Wender helplessly shook his head, removed the lightning needle stuck in the female researcher, and the lightning needle, condensed from elemental force, dissipated into an arc in his hand.
“Wende! How is it here?”
March 7th, who had just calmed down the researchers in the space station, walked over.
“Nothing serious, most of the people here are lightly injured. In fact, the one injured the most is Arlan, whom we just encountered.”
Wender shook his head and looked towards the white-haired boy talking with the security staff not far away.
“But I’ve already used acupuncture to control his injuries. As long as we don’t encounter any more dangers and he rests well for a few days, he should be fine.”
“Wow, it’s good to have you around! Now our train will have a dedicated doctor!”
March 7th clapped her hands excitedly and said to Wender. Having a professional doctor on the express’ trailblazing journey is a great thing! At least... she’ll have someone to help after drinking Himeko’s coffee...
“Hmm, don’t worry. Although my medical skills are not perfect, I can handle minor injuries and illnesses.”
Wende smiled. Before traveling to this world, he specialized in medicine, particularly traditional Chinese medicine! With the power of abundance, treating illnesses and saving lives is as easy as adding a professional buff.
“Then if we get sick in the future, we’ll rely on you! Let’s go see how things are on Stelle’s side!”
Seeing the lively March 7th, Wende felt much better. After all, who can resist a lively, cute girl with such a unique way of thinking?
Watching March 7th fluttering around like a butterfly in the main control section, comforting everyone, Wende found an empty chair and sat down.
From the moment he entered the main control section until now, he had been continuously helping the injured. One must say, these injured people were lucky because they survived the attack; being alive is the greatest luck.
However, according to the original plot, there is still a “big guy” waiting for them...
Preparing some stamina for the upcoming fierce battle, Wender rested while reflecting on the system’s message.
Five-star characters... So once the favorability reaches ten thousand, he’ll receive a five-star character template, right?
Thinking about this, Wende recalled the skill set he created. With his rich experience in turn-based games, he naturally knew how to attract player favor. Now that he combined healing and support, he believed he would quickly gather the required ten thousand favorability!
“Warning! Warning! Unknown object is breaking through the space station’s outer shield!!
“Warning! Warning!”
“Ah! What’s happening!”
“Help! I don’t want to die!”
The sudden alarm caused chaos in the main control section. Everyone simultaneously saw the giant claw breaking through the outer shield on the virtual screen!
“It’s here!”
Wende’s eyes sharpened, and he walked towards the main control bridge.
The doomsday beast, guided by the Stellaron Hunters, had finally arrived. If the previous antimatter troops were just minor skirmishes, then this planet-sized doomsday beast is the main course!
“You all get on the express! I’ll stay.”
The pink-haired Asta addressed the express crew, turning to look at the doomsday beast breaking through the outer shield with determination in her eyes.
As the stationmaster, she could not panic at this moment. With Ms. Herta missing, the space station could only rely on her now!
“Understood, March, call Wende, and we’ll return to the train.”
Himeko also realized the gravity of the situation and said seriously to the hesitant March 7th.
“But...”
March 7th wanted to do something more, but seeing Himeko’s stern expression, she could only follow her.
Wende, who had just walked over, heard this brief conversation, stepped forward, patted March 7th’s on the shoulder, and nodded at Himeko.
Stelle, who hadn’t grasped the situation, followed the express team out of the main control section and headed towards the support section.
“The shield in the support section won’t last long... Move quickly! Leave this to us!”
Seeing the shield energy values flashing red on the screen, Asta broadcasted to the express crew heading to the support section.
Looking at the approaching doomsday beast, Asta gritt her teeth...
At least... at least let the express crew leave first! This disaster is the space station’s misfortune and must not affect them!
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“Here... Leave it to me... You all... Hurry up...”
Asta’s voice broadcasted intermittently, but soon, it fell silent.
“Communication is down...”
Himeko stopped and looked grave.
“Should we go back? Just a reminder, that’s a doomsday beast, a planetary weapon of the legion.”
Dan Heng calmly said to Himeko, though his posture suggested he wasn’t entirely calm.
“Don’t worry, this is Herta’s space station. Unless a Lord Ravager intervenes, there shouldn’t be any major problems.”
Himeko shook her head.
As a genius renowned throughout the universe, no one would foolishly provoke Herta. Even those Lord Ravagers would have to consider it carefully.
“But we can’t just leave like this!”
March 7th hesitated. After all, the relationship between Astral Express and the space station was good, and Asta had treated them well. Leaving like this seemed...
Dan Heng shook his head.
"It's only a matter of time before the Doomsday Beast breaks through the shield. Without Herta, the defenses here are helpless against it..."
Though reality was harsh, for the sake of the Astral Express, he had to speak this cruel truth.
"So we must leave now, and take her with us."
Himeko looked at Stelle, her gaze profound...
Wende looked at the bewildered Stelle, his mind racing. As the host of the stellaron, Stelle had the power to change the current situation, as the Doomsday Beast was essentially targeting her. More crucially, Stelle represented the player's consciousness in reality, and the thoughts of the people were converging on this clueless girl.
Though much of her current cluelessness was due to memory loss, Wende did not believe she would remain this way forever.
"Alright, what should we do now?"
Dan Heng nodded, agreeing with Himeko. Though he could not discern, as the pilot of the express, Himeko’s judgment was trustworthy.
"Head straight to the nearest platform. We’ll meet up with Welt. With the space station making such a commotion, he should be on his way."
With no further objections from the team, Himeko led the crew towards the platform.
As one of the two main figures on the train, Welt’s abilities were well recognized by the crew, especially Wende, who knew Welt’s true identity. As former leader of Anti-Entropy, dealing with a Doomsday Beast should be well within his capabilities.
The path to the support section was not smooth, with many virtual minions from the antimatter legion still wandering the station.
Fortunately, Himeko’s drones were wreaking havoc, and the minions’ attacks were no match for the crew’s advance.
Even when encountering a tramplers along the way, they were quickly dealt with thanks to Wende’s support.
Wende’s Lightning abilities were truly powerful, able to paralyze monsters in battle, stimulate teammates by striking them, and heal them with abundant energy.
While it differed slightly from his designed character card, it was close enough.
After all, real combat rarely adheres to turn-based rules.
Finally, the train crew broke through the last line of minion defense and successfully reached the vicinity of the space station’s platform.
Seeing the Astral Express so close, March 7th was very excited. If they could reunite with Mr. Yang, the space station might be spared from the Doomsday Beast’s destruction!
With that, March 7th ran towards the train.
"March! Wait!"
Suddenly, Dan Heng’s expression turned serious. It seemed something was approaching nearby!
"It’s the Doomsday Beast!"
Wende watched the enormous silhouette closing in from above, his hair standing on end!
Not from fear, but excitement!
The approaching sense of pressure that only being on-site could convey, and... the gigantic claw tearing through the sky towards them!
"It really followed us..."
Himeko frowned, looking at the imminent Doomsday Beast. She turned her head to glance at Stelle, who was captivated by the beast, and a look of understanding flashed in her eyes.