Chapter 233: Sam is top-tier! Firefly: Did I just kill… myself?
"Judging from the memories in these remains… the person was tall, much more robust than an average adult male, and their methods were swift and clean—a single strike to kill. Perhaps a mercenary, or an assassin."
Black Swan analyzed the traces left at the scene.
"They entered from the door on the lobby side and headed deeper into the hotel. Since that's the case… they must have seen everything that happened earlier…"
"Retract that. We must reach the Memory Zone that bears the imprint of Miss Firefly as quickly as possible. Given this friend's style of doing things…"
"If their destination is the same—there won't be any clues left at the scene."
Through Black Swan's description.
Inside the live stream.
Little Gui wore a look of sudden realization.
"I take~ back what I said earlier…"
"Grand Duke Inferno has already become pieces of Relics, how could he possibly come back to life as a zombie?"
"Looking at this description, I think [ that person ] is nine times out of ten Sam!"
"But here comes the question—"
"Why would Sam go to the place where Firefly was stabbed?"
"Could it be that she has some connection to Firefly?"
The live stream's bullet comments began to buzz with heated discussion!
...
"Sam also read the script and came over to vent their anger."
"Both Sam and Acheron are in position…"
"They were the ones fighting in the White Night OP before."
"I feel like there's a connection between Sam and Firefly!"
"Maybe Firefly once joined the Stellaron Hunters, so Sam came to take revenge."
"Sam, kill for me!"
...
Some sensitive players had already realized that there was some kind of connection between Sam and Firefly.
However.
Basically, no one suspected that they were the same person!
Even Black Swan, being here, used the word "he."
The players also preconceived that Sam was a male.
Naturally, it was impossible to associate Firefly with Sam.
As they continued forward.
Black Swan gathered some of Firefly's memories from before she passed.
They were reproduced in the form of fragments.
In the room.
An apparition of Firefly made of Memetic Substance appeared.
Little Gui and the many players in the live stream all became solemn and attentive!
They wanted to see what Firefly had experienced before she died!
They only heard Firefly's intermittent voice coming through.
"That thing I met with Trailblazer at the time…"
"If I'm not mistaken… it must be related to the Clockmaker."
"If only… it could happen again…"
"Calm down, Firefly… stay calm…"
"Let's go…"
This segment.
Seemed to be Firefly sharing her findings with someone.
But because there was no context.
No one knew what the "thing" Firefly spoke of referred to.
Moving on.
Firefly suddenly said something intriguing!
"How did you…?! This isn't what we agreed upon…"
"Mecha…?! Why…"
"The door… won't open… this is a dead end…"
Acheron analyzed: "Judging from these fragmented words, Firefly's companion betrayed her halfway, locked her alone in this room, and disappeared… Why?"
Black Swan replied: "She said this transaction was related to the Clockmaker—involving the Clockmaker means touching the bottom line of many people."
"Perhaps they wanted to swallow the inheritance, perhaps it was to reduce the number of people who knew the truth, perhaps… it was because there is a deeper secret hidden in this Memory Zone, and in order to catch a big fish… one needs bait."
"This is just a worst-case hypothesis. But consider this, if the culprit behind all this is nearby, why would they let us search everywhere? Unless…"
"Unless they have something more important to attend to, that requires—or rather, is currently confirming."
...
"Keyword: Mecha."
"Can we be sure now that Firefly has a relationship with Sam?"
"So… that companion is Sam?"
"Sam schemed to have Firefly stabbed so they could swallow the inheritance alone!"
"Case closed!"
"Is Sam that ruthless?"
"I actually think Sam is protecting Firefly."
...
Inside the hotel room.
Seeing the players' speculations in the live stream.
Firefly couldn't help but laugh and cry for a moment.
"According to these netizens' deductions… did I kill myself?"
Shaking her head.
Firefly didn't know what to say either.
This plot had actually become so convoluted…
Perhaps the impression she had left on people in previous storylines was just too deep.
Leading to absolutely no one associating her with Sam.
From her own perspective.
The companion on this part of the journey should have been the virtual image of Silver Wolf.
She usually wouldn't use the term "mecha" herself.
It was more often Sam or the Firefly-type.
"If the plot wasn't deliberately shaped this way…"
"Then this memory must have been tampered with by Black Swan on purpose?"
At this moment.
Having chased the trail all the way.
They finally arrived at the exit.
The location of the hotel lobby!
Firefly immediately felt a slight tension.
If nothing went wrong!
Next, she would appear in her Sam form!
Would she confess?
Or rather,
Was an inevitable battle about to break out here!?
Also…
She wondered how her skills would be designed!
Arriving at the corridor.
Acheron's voice shifted slightly!
"Everyone, over there—"
Black Swan also said solemnly: "It seems someone has been waiting for a long time. Finally intending to step onto the stage, are you…"
"Stellaron Hunter, Sam."
From the current perspective.
One could clearly see.
Near the railing of the lobby.
It was none other than herself, having changed into the Sam form!
In fact.
Even the position was identical to where she had stood before!
Firefly could already imagine the scene—
After being taken away by Something Unto Death.
After some twists and turns.
She had finally returned to the dream hotel.
In order to return to this place quickly.
She had slaughtered everything in her path!
Those monsters blocking the way had all been killed in a single strike.
Finally, she didn't have to pretend anymore.
Finally, she was showing her cards!
To be honest.
Watching herself hide her strength in the plot for so long, even Firefly felt a bit suppressed and stifled.
And now, she was finally flipping the table!
At this moment, Firefly.
Seemed to have reached a consensus with her in-game self!
"Although it's the Sam form…"
"But now that I'm reappearing in this place."
"Presumably, everyone will definitely be able to realize the connection between me and Sam…"
"This can already be considered a clear hint, right?"
"Can also be considered revealing my identity to everyone, right?"
Firefly let out a gentle breath.
Feeling a bit helpless.
But more so, relieved.
Not just Firefly, but also the Stellaron Hunter, Sam.
Both were her.
And now.
She was going to show her complete self!
She wondered how Little Gui and the other Honkai: Star Rail players would evaluate her after watching this part of the plot?
However!
The developments in the game seemed a bit different from what Firefly had expected.
She didn't reveal her true self right away.
Instead, she first scanned Acheron and Black Swan.
"A Galaxy Ranger…"
"And… a Memokeeper."
"Leave now, and no one will get hurt."
"Otherwise…"
"You will all die."
Clenching her fist tightly.
A wave of flames instantly spread outward.
Large amounts of sparks floated in the air.
Firefly was stunned for a moment.
Then, a look of sudden realization appeared!
This must be part of the script.
She was warning Black Swan and Acheron!
Telling them to leave immediately.
To hurry and take shelter!
This was the simplest, and most efficient way of persuasion she could offer in her Sam form.
However.
Unexpectedly.
Inside the game.
The battle started directly!
And the players in the live stream instantly boiled over!
...
"Holy crap!"
"It really is Sam!"
"So much pressure!"
"The combat powerhouse of the Stellaron Hunters!"
"Mom! Is Sam this aggressive?"
"So arrogant!"
"Starting a fight without a word?"
"Sam: You guys come at me together."
"The ground is full of debris, has Sam gone on a killing spree!?"
"Sam was still holding a monster in their hand just now, you can tell they are really angry!"
"So what exactly did Sam come back here for?"
"Just starting a fight directly? We haven't even said anything yet?"
"Fight! Fight!"
"Acheron has also picked up her blade!"