Chapter 113: Elysia – Just You and Me Again~ Could This Be… Our Own Little World?
[Live stream started.]
[Pushing broadcast… Push successful.]
[Host has started streaming. Please maintain decorum and stream civilly.]
With the start of the live stream, a new session began.
Hokuto planned to clear his daily missions first, waiting for more viewers to arrive before diving into the main content. This part wasn't too difficult, especially with the powerful Azure Empyrea: Fu Hua assisting. Bronya's energy recovery and damage output had improved significantly.
In fact, with Azure Empyrea's sheer power, some enemies were eliminated in just a few strikes.
Thus, the daily tasks were quickly completed, followed by the usual weekly challenges.
Just as Hokuto opened Sakura Samsara, the game notified him of a new viewer entering the stream.
[Welcome 『Pink Fairy Miss』 to the live stream.]
『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Hi~ everyone~ (^▽^). Let's get along well today too~"
A pink-colored comment floated across the screen, bringing warmth to the otherwise quiet chatroom.
Unfortunately, at that moment, it was just Hokuto and Elysia.
"Haha, don't worry, we'll get along just fine."
『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Eh? Am I the only one here with the streamer again?"
Upon entering, Elysia greeted the chat, but after sending her message, she realized—once again—she was the first to arrive.
And right now… it was just her and Hokuto?
『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Ah~ What a fated encounter~ Two people, same time, same place. Hehe~ Does this count as our own little world?"
"Ahem! In a way, yes. But… more people will be joining soon."
Just as Hokuto spoke, the game's notification chimed again.
[Welcome 『my favorite sister Bronya』, 『Your Great Inventor』, and 『Today's Performance Wasn't Perfect』 to the live stream.]
『my favorite sister Bronya:』 "H-hello everyone!"
『Your Great Inventor:』 "Mm, good thing I made it in time. I was handling some work earlier."
『Today's Performance Wasn't Perfect:』 "I'm here."
Clearly, since this was just an event storyline—and one that was being released in parts—fewer people were tuning in.
At this point, the ones watching were all long-time regulars.
"Ahem, good morning, everyone. Perfect timing—I was just about to start the next story chapter."
『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Ah, the time alone was so short-lived. But~ I'm sure there will be a next time~"
As Elysia's signature pink comment drifted by…
Hokuto clicked into the second chapter of the "Shenzhou Immortal's Journey" event, beginning the next segment of the storyline.
The scene picked up right where it had left off.
Just as the Immortal Phoenix and her companion had barely settled into their room at Falling Sakura Pavilion, the eerie knocking echoed through the silence.
[Help… me… save me…]
[Ahhh! It's a g-g-g-ghost, BlockHead!!]
『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Pfft! Look at little Xixi freaking out, haha."
As the comment rolled by, Book of Fuxi appeared on screen.
Then, Fu Hua's calm voice followed.
[If you won't open it, I will.]
[No way, you do it!]
[Fear not. I sense no malice from the other side.]
Their dialogue seamlessly continued the suspense from the previous chapter.
With that, Fu Hua stepped forward and pulled open the door.
[Please… save… me—!]
The moment the door swung open, a young girl stumbled inside, collapsing straight into Fu Hua's arms.
At this, the utterly terrified Book of Fuxi immediately pulled out a Gatling gun.
[You wretched fiend! Taste my Gatling—eh? Wait, it's just a little girl?]
Under The Book of Fuxi's surprised gaze, a familiar petite girl appeared on the screen.
She was dressed in a black and white qipao, her long white hair tied into two round buns with red ribbons, and a festive red bow tied at the front of her collar.
『Your Great Inventor:』 "Theresa? Theresa! What is she doing here? And who's this sister?"
A green-colored comment floated across the screen…
It was none other than Theresa's beloved grandfather, Otto Apocalypse.
Clearly, he hadn't expected Theresa to appear in the event storyline.
Let alone the fact that she supposedly had an older sister?
[T-Thank goodness, it really is you… I… My sister and I… We're saved…]
[Young lady, why do you say that?]
[There's… there's a dragon! I… My sister… I…]
Faced with Fu Hua's inquiry, Theresa struggled to speak coherently.
To help her calm down and explain the situation clearly, Book of Fuxi, in a rare display of reliability, gently guided her.
[It's alright, little girl. No need to rush. Take your time and tell us your name first.]
[I… My name is Theresa.]
[Theresa, how can we help you?]
[W-What I'm about to say… Please, don't be scared.]
Hearing that, Book of Fuxi smiled even more reassuringly.
[Don't worry, little one. We are professionals. No matter what happens, we won't be scared.]
Just as those words were spoken, Fu Hua's expression subtly shifted.
Book of Fuxi, being keenly perceptive, immediately called her out.
[Hey, BlockHead, what's with that look?! I just found the knocking earlier a little eerie, that's all!]
Fu Hua hadn't even responded yet when Theresa, seeing the two about to bicker, hurriedly apologized.
[Ah! I-I'm sorry! I just didn't want to wake the other guests… I didn't mean to scare Lord Xixi.]
[…Lord Xixi?]
[I saw the two of you fighting those beasts near the village entrance earlier… so I… I followed you without permission. But… You're the only ones who can save me and my sister!]
Theresa timidly explained her reason for seeking help.
Compared to her main storyline counterpart, this alternate world Theresa seemed cuter, more polite, and far more reserved.
Perhaps because she never had to act as an academy dean, she didn't need to put on a serious front.
Of course, Book of Fuxi in the game wouldn't know any of this.
Right now, she was simply elated at how Theresa addressed her.
[Lord Xixi…? Someone actually called me Lord Xixi?!]
[Alright! No matter what, we have to help her! BlockHead, are you really going to refuse such an adorable little girl's request?!]
Seeing how Book of Fuxi was instantly swayed, Fu Hua was momentarily speechless.
After a brief silence, she let out a resigned sigh.
[Theresa, tell us what happened. Keep it brief.]
[Y-Yes… Here's what happened…]
As Theresa recounted her story, the full situation was revealed.
Apparently, her sister had been bathing by the river when she was suddenly snatched away by a dragon.
Having heard recent rumors of a white dragon reappearing, Theresa feared that she, too, might be taken.
So, in desperation, she came to beg the Immortal Phoenix for protection—
And to bring back her kind and gentle sister… To bring her back home.
[M-Master… Ahem, no problem! Leave this little task to us!]
Book of Fuxi confidently accepted Theresa's request.
It seemed so easy that even Theresa herself could hardly believe it.
[R-Really? You really can save my sister?]
[Heh, don't worry, little one! If my immortal here and I got too serious, who knows? We might just end up accidentally destroying this world!]
Hearing that, Theresa froze on the spot.
At the same time, the live chat exploded with question marks.
Then, in the very next second, Book of Fuxi let out a satisfied sigh.
[Ahhh, I've wanted to use that line forever! I saw it in Dan Zhu's comics ages ago!]
[…Xixi.]
At that moment, Fu Hua expressed her concerns about the Nian Beast.
It wasn't that she didn't want to save Theresa's sister—she was simply worried about delaying the annual beast's appearance.
Meanwhile, Book of Fuxi insisted that it wasn't a problem.
She even suggested capturing the white dragon and using it as a stand-in for the Nian Beast—just to give it a good beating.
Hearing this wild proposal, Fu Hua actually nodded in approval.
[…It is indeed a viable plan.]
Watching the two discuss this so casually, Theresa hesitated before speaking up.
[I-Is something wrong? You will save my sister, right?]
[My grandpa is just an ordinary woodcutter… If we're gone, then… there won't be anyone left to take care of him…]
『Your Great Inventor:』 "?"
A green question mark appeared in the chat…
Once again, it was from Otto Apocalypse.
Clearly, he hadn't expected the event to reference him directly.
But more importantly—
Why on earth was he a woodcutter in this world?!
While Otto was still processing this revelation, Fu Hua in the game suggested escorting Theresa back home.
Book of Fuxi was hesitant at first.
However, after being urged by Theresa, she puffed up her courage and agreed to go along.
The game then transitioned into live gameplay.
After a quick equipment upgrade for Fu Hua, Hokuto started the mission.
As soon as the level loaded, a unique 2D-stylized environment appeared before the players.
[T-The bridge… the bridge is gone…]
During the stage dialogue, Theresa pointed out that the bridge was missing.
Book of Fuxi thought she was mistaken, but Fu Hua noted that something strange was going on across the river.
After discussing it briefly, the two decided to investigate.
Before leaving, Book of Fuxi reassured Theresa.
[Theresa, stay right here and don't move. Once we've figured out what's going on, we'll take you back home.]
[Mhm! Be careful, Lord Xixi! You too, Immortal!]
With that, the mission officially began.
Players had to control Fu Hua and make their way to the other side of the river.
However, as soon as they arrived, the level spawned multiple enemies.
Among them, a few large monsters wielding throwing weapons were particularly tricky to deal with.
But against Fu Hua's… fully automatic rifle, these enemies didn't last long before they were swiftly eliminated.
Once the combat sequence ended, Fu Hua and Book of Fuxi arrived at a massive tree.
Hanging from its branches were countless wooden plaques, each carved with different messages.
Among them, the two discovered something important—
A sign with a peculiar inscription:
"This tree was planted by me. Leave it be for firewood next year. – A Blond Woodcutter"
[It seems… this tree already has an owner.]
[But for now, getting Theresa home is more important. Let's just build a simple bridge instead—we won't cut the whole tree down.]
[Besides, if the woodcutter really planted this tree, we're just using it to help bring his granddaughter home~]
[It seems… this is our only option.]
After a brief discussion, the two chopped down the tree and built a simple bridge…
The Next Morning – Early Hours
[Aaaaahhh~~~ (Yawn) I need—more—sleep—! Hey, BlockHead, aren't you sleepy at all…? You're already up meditating this early in the morning.]
Facing Book of Fuxi's sleepy complaint, Fu Hua calmly responded.
[I'm not.]
[You spend more time meditating than actually sleeping. Are you some kind of standing charging station…?]
『Today's Performance Wasn't Perfect:』 "???"
Fu Hua, watching this in the livestream, was completely speechless.
Meanwhile, Elysia found it absolutely hilarious.
『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Hehe~ I didn't expect little Ji Xuanyuan to be this lively! That metaphor was so imaginative~"
At that moment, Hokuto's system notification popped up.
[Due to your livestream content, Pink Fairy Miss feels happy. You have received 1,680 crystals!]
As their chat messages floated across the screen, Theresa appeared on-screen in the game.
After a brief conversation, Book of Fuxi curiously asked why Theresa was up so late.
[Wait… you don't meditate in the afternoons?]
To which Theresa responded with confusion.
[M-Meditate? But isn't lunchtime meant for warm, cozy naps? Grandpa says that's how I'll grow taller!]
『Your Great Inventor:』 "She's got a point."
A green chat message floated across the screen…
Although Otto Apocalypse still found his woodcutter identity absurd, he couldn't help agreeing with his alternate self's wisdom.
Meanwhile, in the game, Book of Fuxi let out a deep sigh.
[Wha—?! This is some serious generational gap in parenting…]
Fu Hua cut the conversation short and prepared to set off.
[We should go. Once we pass through this forest, we should see—]
Suddenly, the bushes rustled.
Book of Fuxi immediately tensed up.
[Who's there?!]
Then—
[Heh~ Since you asked so sincerely...]
[We shall graciously tell you the answer!]
With two familiar voices ringing out, two little figures emerged from the bushes.
[We are the rising idols of Taoyuan Village—The Two-Pot Girls!]
As soon as the two troublemakers appeared, the mood instantly lightened.
Excitedly, Rosalia and Liliya chattered away, explaining why they were here.
They even casually mentioned that all the shop's work was left to Seele.
Then, Rosalia suddenly recognized Theresa, calling her the woodcutter's second granddaughter.
Theresa, in turn, recognized her as well.
As for why they knew each other…
[Of course~ I remember every audience member's name!]
[But there was only one person in the audience back then.]
After chatting for a bit, the twins insisted on coming along for the rescue mission.
However, Book of Fuxi took on a rare moment of maturity, firmly stating that they shouldn't follow.
But no matter how she tried to reason with them, the two little rascals refused to back down.
Seeing no other option, Book of Fuxi turned to her greatest support.
[Immortal, please, can you help talk some sense into them?]
But instead of talking, Fu Hua simply raised her hand.
[Xixi, give me your gun.]
[Huh? Yeah, sure, here's my gu— Wait, what?! Even if they're being stubborn, you don't have to shoot them!]
As soon as she handed over the gun, Book of Fuxi suddenly realized the terrifying implications…
End of Chapter 113