Chapter 80 - 79: Guaranteed Victory! The Graceful Judge of the Ten-Lords Commission

"This Little Gui sure dares to make wild guesses!" Witnessing Little Gui's imaginative thought process in the stream chat, March 7th couldn't help but feel torn between laughter and tears. After reviewing Luocha's skill effects, she couldn't resist turning to Luocha behind her and exclaiming, "So you're actually a healer... uh, no wait, a 'male' healer!" "'Male'...healer?" Even Luocha seemed hesitant to utter such an unrefined term. "It refers to your role in Honkai: Star Rail! You know, a class that can restore health to teammates." "Oh." A realization dawned on Luocha's face. "Is this how Feathered Spirit categorized my character type?" Luocha promptly took out his Yuzhao device. Luocha searched for their own name and swiftly found the desired content. Players of Starry Sky had compiled clips showcasing abilities used in story missions, providing fairly accurate predictions of Luocha's character skills and mechanics. After watching these videos, Luocha smiled slightly. "Not bad," they said. "It aligns with my expectations." The group avoided areas bustling with Xianzhou activity as they prepared to embark on a ship bound for Scalegorge Waterscape. "There are too many people; let's split into two groups," Jing Yuan suggested. No one opposed or objected. Jing Yuan boarded the first ship, followed closely by Jingliu. Seeing this, Blade also climbed aboard. Dan Heng sighed, exchanged glances with the Astral Express Crew, and entered the first ship as well. "It looks like we'll have to squeeze together," Kafka remarked with a smile. Still concerned, Old Yang asked, "That Blade, won't he lose control again?" "Don't worry, now that those three aren't holding back, Bladie won't cause any trouble." "In my opinion, Bladie is much more obedient than... Jingliu." As they conversed, The first ship had already set sail. Inside its cabin, the atmosphere was not as tense and charged as one might expect; instead, it felt surprisingly calm. Blade sat at the farthest end, shrouding himself in darkness. The previous battle had drained him significantly, leaving him almost in a standby mode. Jingliu once again donned his black veil. At one point, he seemed about to speak but ultimately remained silent. Feeling somewhat uneasy with the cabin's ambiance, Dan Heng stepped out onto the deck. There, he found Jing Yuan, who typically exuded silence and coolness. Yet now, even he had no choice but to initiate conversation. Dan Heng gazed towards the glowing Tree of Foundation in the distance and said, "At this moment... Phantylia must be absorbing the power of the Tree." "Indeed," Jing Yuan replied. "I actually hope she absorbs more, ensuring that this bountiful menace remains dormant for millennia to come." "No matter what, Phantylia is still part of Lord Ravager's forces. If she obtains the Divine Fruit's power, perhaps... she could reach an unprecedented level." Jing Yuan smiled and gently patted Dan Heng's shoulder before shifting his gaze. He looked towards the ship's cabin and then at the second vessel following closely behind. The implication was clear— "With the former High-Cloud Quintet, the Astral Express, Stellaron Hunters, Yanqing, Luocha... how could we possibly lose?" "We've got this in the bag!" In Little Gui's live stream, the battle against the Mara-Struck had concluded. Sushang turned to the rescued girl and asked, "Miss, are you alright?" "...Such a pointless question," the girl replied coldly. "Ah... I'm sorry, I didn't notice the bloodstains and assumed everything was fine... So you're actually a mechanized juggernaut puppet." "My locomotion mechanism is damaged; I can't move," the girl explained. "You must be from the Cloud Cavalry... Very well, please escort me to the Realm-Keeping Commission." "Uh... That's..." Sushang scratched her head and addressed the two behind her, "Luocha, Mute Gourd, my apologies, but we might face another delay... This young lady is a Judge of the Ten-Lords Commission's Juggernaut Puppet Division. As a cloud rider, I must prioritize following her instructions." "I'm sorry... If only I hadn't let you both accompany me, you might have already reached your destination by now..." Witnessing this scene, Guinaifen displayed an expression of disbelief. "This girl is a mechanically augmented human?" "Whoa, they have such roles even on Xianzhou?" "She's a Judge from the Ten-Lords Commission..." Sushang whispered as a reminder. "It's best not to discuss these individuals; you never know if they might take notice and come knocking tonight." Guinaifen nodded. As an outcast, she harbored some curiosity about the Ten-Lords Commission, but more so, there was profound reverence! Despite being short-lived, she still wished for a few extra years of life! In the game, discussing Xianzhou's generals or marshals was acceptable, and players could even plot strategies to kill Aeon Stars! These beings were distant from ordinary people, unlikely to trace their way through internet connections to find troublemakers. But when it came to Judges from the Ten-Lords Commission... There was always that possibility! The term "god-like unpredictability" seemed tailor-made for them! However, the stream viewers had a different perspective! They began unabashedly commenting: "I must say, this Judge seems quite charming!" "Judge: I know you don't want to go with me, but what if I'm a short-haired girl wearing thigh-highs?" "Hey, this Judge girl still has quite the charm!" "Judge: I know you don't want to come with me, but what if I were a short-haired maiden wearing white stockings?" "Are all the Ten-Lords Commission's juggernaut puppets like this? If so, count me in for enlistment." "I'll be blunt: I'm Lord Judge's loyal dog!" At Cloudford, aside from the Cloud Knights, Judges and military officers from the Ten-Lords Commission had also mobilized to apprehend remnants of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus. Leading this operation were two Judges, Xueyi and Hanya. Noticing Hanya's constant gaze at Yuzhao, Xueyi couldn't help but remind her, "Little sister, avoid looking at Yuzhao during our mission to capture fugitives." Hanya blinked and replied, "Big Sister, among the Four Judges responsible for Detention, Imprisonment, Punishment, and Interrogation, you oversee 'Detention,' while I handle 'Interrogation.' To effectively interrogate, one must understand the cause and consequences of the criminals' sins, which naturally includes being well-informed about events in the mortal realm. "This game, Honkai: Star Rail, has been approved by the Ten-Lords Commission, ensuring all information within is accurate and valid. Our swift suppression of the remaining Disciples of Sanctus Medicus wouldn't have been possible without it." Xueyi nodded, "I am concerned that if you don't watch your path, you might accidentally stumble and break an arm or leg, causing inconvenience. Unlike my mechanical body, which can be easily replaced." "Thank you for reminding me, Big Sister." Suddenly, Hanya stood still, gazing at the Yuzhao projection with a complex expression. "What's wrong?" Xueyi asked. "In this storyline, Big Sister, you make an appearance, and the comments in the live stream about you..." "Oh... Me..." Xueyi was momentarily taken aback. She herself had forgotten many events, never expecting to appear as a character within this game. As a result, countless Xianzhou netizens were now watching her story unfold. The sudden exposure under the spotlight felt disorienting, even for someone like her. However, swiftly... Xueyi regained her composed demeanor. "It matters not. As a Judge of the Ten-Lords Commission, I have long forsaken such trivial emotions." "Let them say what they will, whether cursing us as cold-hearted or heartless—it matters not." "No, Big Sister, that's not how the comments read." Hanya opened the chat window and showed it to Xueyi. Xueyi quickly spotted disgraceful phrases like "still got charm," "white-stockinged maiden," and "I'm your dog" among others! Her gaze instantly hardened. The iron chains in her hand clanked loudly as she tightened her grip. "These netizens are deeply sinful!" "If not for my important duties today, I would surely investigate each one of these insolent, reckless commenters and hold them accountable."