Genshin Impact: My roommate and I became funny Hilichurls

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Kazina asked, with a mixture of worry and anticipation.

The ultimate victor of the Holy Night Pilgrimage will gain the honor of participating in the Night Watchers' War and facing the Abyss.

If such a large device were present, the security would undoubtedly be greatly enhanced.

As for participating in the Holy Night of Return to the Flames Pilgrimage itself?

The rules stipulate that only Nata people can participate, and this iron lump clearly does not meet the requirements.

"No! What on earth is that?!"

Ajo emitted a sharp, piercing sound comparable to an air raid siren, and his pixelated body flickered incessantly with fear.

His unique perception allowed him to sense, more clearly than others, the cold, pure, and terrifying power contained within Galactron that was capable of analyzing and even destroying the world!

This thing is not something that should exist in the Teyvat art style at all!

What kind of monsters, the Knights of Honor, came from?!

"That's so cool."

The relatively calm Chaska gave a concise evaluation, but her gaze was also firmly fixed on Galactron, her eyes, which seemed to see into the soul, gleaming with intense interest.

Soon, more and more people gathered in front of the arena, their voices filled with discussion, exclamations, and doubts, all unable to tear their eyes away from the silent yet powerful silver behemoth in the air.

Seemingly moved by the intense emotions gathering below, the suspended Galactron made a new move.

Its red core gem on its abdomen slightly adjusted its angle, and then a ethereal, melodious, and gentle melody, seemingly capable of cleansing the soul, suddenly arose and echoed in everyone's ears.

"Ta-da! Ta-da! Ta-da!"

The wonderful melody, like warm flowing water, gently soothes everyone's heart.

The initial agitation caused by shock, excitement, and fear miraculously began to subside under the soothing influence of the music.

The soldiers' clenched fists loosened slightly, the panic on the faces of the people was replaced by curiosity, and even Ajo's ear-piercing explosions gradually subsided, replaced by a strange, tranquil sense of pleasure.

"Look! It can even soothe everyone's emotions with music!"

Mavica looked down at the crowd below, which was gradually calming down, with delight. Her love for Galactron reached its peak.

"Galatron, how gentle!"

Upon hearing this, the four people standing behind her almost fell to the ground.

Qingyu rubbed his forehead and muttered under his breath, "Gentle?! It's supposed to let you calmly and painlessly accept the 'civilized judgment,' okay?! When this music starts, it's usually not far from unleashing its ultimate move!"

Zhang Chu's lips twitched as well: "I remember when this background music plays, it's either going to be 'Galatron Sparks' or 'Galatron Blades,' it's never a good thing..."

Erkang stroked his chin thoughtfully: "But speaking of which, this background music is quite catchy. I might consider using it as the opening song for my next concert."

Gu Qian nodded silently in agreement.

Xinoning finally recovered slightly from her initial shock. She yawned widely, rubbed her bloodshot eyes from staying up all night researching motorcycles, and reminded Mavica:

“Mavika, the Holy Night of the Return of Fire Pilgrimage is about to begin. Shouldn’t we let everyone go in first to prepare for the ceremony? We can’t just stay here and watch your…new 'pet' forever, can we?”

She deliberately emphasized the word "pet," with a hint of helplessness and sarcasm.

"Oh yeah! I almost forgot about the main thing!"

Mavica slapped her forehead, snapping out of her obsession with Galactron.

She quickly turned around, waved her arms towards the crowd gathered below, and shouted in a voice filled with the majesty of a fire god (which she had barely managed to regain):

"Fellow citizens of Nata! The Holy Night of Returning Fire Pilgrimage is about to begin! Please enter the arena in an orderly manner and find your place! Let us ignite the holy fire of today with our passion and fighting spirit!"

With the command of the Vulcan, the crowd's attention gradually shifted from Galactron, and filled with excitement and anticipation, they surged towards the various entrances of the arena like a tide.

The silvery-white behemoth remained suspended in the air, like a silent guardian, quietly overlooking the gradually bustling arena below.

The crowd followed the flow of people into the arena.

The four were invited by Mavica to the Vulcan's exclusive viewing platform, ready to "enjoy" the "gifts" they brought from a "superb" perspective and see what kind of "show" might follow.

Looking at the Galactron in the sky, so out of place with Nata's painting style, and then at the excited Mavica and the honor knights beside her, who seemed to be expecting something fun, Xinoning sighed deeply, feeling that her already worrying hairline was probably going to recede a few more centimeters.

"Hopefully... tonight's pilgrimage will end peacefully..."

She prayed silently, though she herself felt that the wish was a bit extravagant.

After all, in a place with those four Hilichurls, "peace and quiet" is a low-probability event.

The steel behemoth in the air, playing soothing background music, looked like a time bomb, only its explosion might be... "civilized"?

The Holy Night Pilgrimage of Returning to the Fire slowly began in an atmosphere that blended traditional enthusiasm with otherworldly technology, a passionate yet eerily peaceful one.

Chapter 146 Auto-Battle

On the border of Nata, in a desolate valley filled with jagged rocks, the atmosphere was completely different from the bustling Olympic arena, carrying a solemn stillness.

"Since you're here, there's no need for my plan to continue."

A deep, metallic voice rang out. The speaker was tall and shrouded in the distinctive attire of the Fools' Enforcers; it was none other than the First Seat—"Captain" Capitano.

His gaze pierced through the mask and landed on the three-meter-tall, silver-white werewolf-shaped mechanical creation in front of him, radiating a cold metallic luster—the Wolf King.

The wolf king's red, optician-like eyes calmly gazed at Capitano, responding in his processed, emotionless metallic voice: "My masters know your past and your burdens. They can grant you, and the many struggling souls within you, eternal rest. This includes yourself."

The four already knew the truth about Capitano and the curse that entangled him. For them, letting this weary warrior and the being within him return to eternal peace was perhaps the most merciful ending.

Capitano was silent for a moment, his heavy helmet swaying slightly as if shaking his head: "...Thank you for their kindness. But eternal sleep may be a relief, but it is not what I desire right now. I have...found another path."

Upon hearing this, the Wolf King did not insist, but merely nodded slightly. However, his sensors suddenly detected a faint, highly discordant energy fluctuation.

He turned his head sharply, his red binoculars locking onto a huge rock not far away, riddled with wind-eroded holes.

"Can I ask you to come out? There's no need to hide."

The wolf king's voice carried an undeniable chill.

From behind the rocks, after a faint rustling sound, a figure slowly emerged.

It was a young man who looked somewhat down on his luck and travel-worn, with a wary and curious look in his eyes; it was none other than Orlan.

He sized up the bizarre combination before him—an eccentric Executor of the Fools exuding an ominous aura and a technologically advanced metallic werewolf.

"who are you?"

"Ororen asked in a deep voice, his hand unconsciously resting on the weapon at his waist."

Wolf King and Capitano exchanged a glance, both able to read the same confusion in each other's reactions (despite one wearing a mask and the other being mechanical).

Capitano spoke first, his voice tinged with surprise: "He's not one of yours?"

The wolf king immediately responded, his tone equally puzzled: "No. I was just about to ask if you were one of the sentries you placed."

The two fell silent again, and the atmosphere became even more eerie.

An executive officer of the Fools whose plans have been thwarted, a mechanical deacon sent to "provide assistance," and a strange traveler who inexplicably appears in the wilderness...

This scene looks like the opening act of some absurd drama.

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At the same time, in the circular spectator stands of the Olympic Arena, which can accommodate tens of thousands of people, Zhang Chu, who was immersed in the intense atmosphere of the competition, suddenly slapped his mask, making a crisp "clang" sound.

He growled in frustration.

"I almost forgot about that! The Wolf King doesn't know that guy named Orlan! We haven't mentioned him to him at all! What if things get worse outside..."

"Oh, never mind that!"

Erkang excitedly interrupted him, pointing to the incredibly clear ultra-high-definition holographic screen in the center of the arena projected from Galactron's enormous body.

"Look! Katina and Marani are on the field! The team competition has begun!"

Due to the large number of participants and spectators, the team competition of the Holy Night of the Fire Pilgrimage was held in a specific, vast outdoor area outside the arena, and was broadcast live using Galactron's projection technology.

On the screen, the petite Katina and her lively companion Marani are in a simulated, complex terrain, surrounded by other contestants who are eyeing them covetously.

"How could Katina possibly lose?"

Er Kang crossed his arms, a smug, confident smile spreading across his face.

"I secretly slipped her a lot of 'goodies'!"

Gu Qian, standing nearby, curiously peered over the enormous head of the Thunder King.

"What did you give Kachina? It wasn't one of those things that explodes at the touch of a button, was it?"

Er Kang proudly raised his chin, as if announcing some great invention.

"I gave her—the auto-battle AI system from an early version of Honkai Impact: Star Railway!"

Everyone: "Ah???"

Qingyu, Zhang Chu, Gu Qian, and even Ying and Paimeng, who were eavesdropping nearby, all looked completely bewildered.

What is this thing again?!

Seeing the bewildered faces of the crowd, Er Kang explained with even more pride, "Don't understand? The early automatic combat AI in Beng Tie was a god among gods!"

"Every action is precisely calculated, ensuring the highest damage combo possible with the current character configuration! Many players can't achieve the same effect as the AI ​​even when manually controlling the character!"

"Later, the developers felt that it was too strong and affected the player's 'experience' (actually, it made the players look bad), so they nerfed it."

"Now, this 'authentic' early AI is inside Katina's body!"

Qingyu slapped his forehead and let out a helpless sigh.

"This has effectively killed the game."

They all knew that Kazina's strength was absolutely top-notch among her peers. Her only weakness was a lack of confidence on the day, which made her prone to nervousness and unable to perform at her best.

But now with this "god-level" AI assistant, it's like giving her a top-notch combat coach and prediction system that never makes mistakes and has super computing power!

She only needs to provide physical strength and elemental power; combat decisions and timing are entirely handled by AI!

Sure enough, the battle situation on the big screen suddenly became bizarre!

Kachina was piloting the "Sky Spinner Modified," which had been damaged by Ying but repaired and even enhanced by Zhang Chu. Facing a charging contestant who was considered a favorite to win the championship, she seemed to subconsciously operate the Sky Spinner's drill, which suddenly popped out at an incredibly tricky angle!

With a muffled thud, the popular player was struck precisely in the chest, weapon and all, as if hit by a battering ram. He screamed and flew backward, crashing directly into the protective barrier at the edge of the arena, and passed out.

Immediately afterwards, a player on the flank attempted to ambush Marani, who was in the middle of a fight. Kazina didn't even look over there. With a casual wave of her left hand, a sturdy rock elemental shield instantly appeared in front of Marani, perfectly blocking the ambush!