Chapter 133: Speedrun!
[After experiencing a series of events and obtaining the Rune Stone, Seele gained new power. Under Rita's guidance, they found Seele's sister, but due to some misunderstandings, Bronya and Rita ended up fighting.
After defeating Rita, they continued forward to break the seal on Bronya. To find a way to save Bronya, Seele and the Captain's group arrived at the foot of a volcano. According to Tesla's observations, the volcano was about to erupt, and the Captain fainted from the scorching heat. Concerned for the Captain's condition, Seele knelt by the rocks, resting his head on her lap. She took off her hat and held it in her hand, trying to shield the Captain from the sun.]
[March 7th]:"Wait, what am I seeing? Seele giving the Captain a lap pillow!!"
At St. Freya, Bronya watched as Seele gently provided a lap pillow for the unconscious Captain, instantly overheating. Putting everything else aside—Bronya had never even experienced Seele's lap pillow herself! Bronya screamed internally while maintaining her expressionless facade. In the Elysian Realm, Seele—currently being embraced by Elysia—was blushing intensely with embarrassment. Meanwhile, Dark Seele was overheating just like Bronya.
[Kiana]:"Ah! For a Captain, his physical endurance is seriously lacking. Seele and Dr. Tesla are both fine!"
[Stelle]:"So jealous! No—Captain, you bastard!"
[As the three (excluding Seele) were nearly delirious from the heat, they encountered Himeko nearby. Himeko invited the Captain to rest at a nearby inn.
On the verge of heatstroke, there was no way they could refuse. Tempted by the promise of hot springs, air conditioning, and cold drinks, they resolutely followed Himeko to the inn. Upon arriving at the inn [Moxian Pavilion], they were greeted by its two proprietresses—Changxu and Danzhu. They were happily playing in the hot springs. Changxu led them to their rooms.
After a long day of exhaustion, Seele and Tesla rested together on a waterbed while only the Captain wandered outside to acquaint himself with the guests. Early the next morning, someone was found dead in the hot springs.]
[Bronya Zaychik]:"Bronya also wants to soak in the hot springs with Seele..."
Ever since Seele appeared in the video, Bronya had been radiating major "loser dog" energy.
[Seele]:"Bronya-neechan, once I return from World Serpent, let's go to the hot springs together!"
Loser dog Bronya—fully revived!
[Stelle]:"Firefly! Once we get to Penacony, let's go to the hot springs too!"
[Firefly]:"Sure!"
[Silver Wolf]:"Count me in."
[March 7th]:"Aren't any of you concerned about the murder case? Add me to the hot springs trip!" [Even with his memories lost, the well-traveled Captain had no trouble solving this case. Based on investigations, the most suspicious person was the "maid."
To uncover the truth, the Captain finally found Rita in a withered forest.
After bringing her back to Moxian Pavilion, Rita explained that it had all been an accident caused by improper garbage sorting. In the trash room, the Captain found Hua's ring. To resolve the garbage sorting issue, Dr. Tesla helped Rita categorize everything. Once finished, Rita mentioned discovering an indestructible glove at the incineration station. To rescue Seele's sister, the Captain decided to retrieve the glove. But after obtaining it and unlocking a hidden room, they found Bronya comfortably playing video games.]
[Silver Wolf]:"Is this really not some kind of game? One thing after another!"
[Honkai Star Rail - Welt]:"That's just how bubble universes are."
[Stelle]:"Seele went through all that trouble to save you, but you were just chilling and playing games?!"
[March 7th]:"Huh? Speaking of which, what do all these Bronyas have in common?"
[Qingque]:"Bronya Zaychik, Bronya from the video, and Silver Wolf all love gaming—but Landau Bronya doesn't."
[Qingque]:"If we say all Bronyas have a Seele, then Silver Wolf here doesn't have one around her."
[Silver Wolf]:"I told you—I'm not Bronya!"
[To reach the tower, they traversed through a desert after overcoming volcanic obstacles. The moment they arrived in the desert, the Captain was ambushed—only for Seele to intercept it.
"Little girl, I have no quarrel with you.The one I'm after is that human behind you."
The Spring Spirit—now clad in a swimsuit in the desert—fixed her gaze on the Captain. "I was wondering why Benares took so long to return... I came out to check..."
"But what's this? Not only did you dare stay here—you even switched out your group of girls."
Neither Seele nor Tesla recognized her. Tesla glared at the Captain like he was trash—had this guy been flirting with someone else again?]
[Kiana]:"Another alternate version of me? Why does she look like that lazy angel from the last bubble universe wearing a swimsuit? As expected of me—so pretty!!"
[Herrscher of the Void]:"Damn that Captain! He actually kidnapped Bella!"
[March 7th]:"What's going on with this Captain? He doesn't remember the Spring Spirit? And what about Benares?"
[Stelle]:"Maybe this Spring Spirit met an alternate version of the Captain?"
[Ellio]:"Why not just say the Captain underwent mitosis?"
[March 7th]:"That could be it!"
[Under the Spring Spirit's furious assault, the group took shelter in a house—thanks to Fu Hua's inch-opening strike. Inside, they discovered many treasures.
After returning them to the Spring Spirit, she became completely engrossed in those treasures—forgetting all about Benares. Just like that, she let them go. Though they escaped safely, Himeko and Fu Hua grew even more puzzled—why did the Spring Spirit know the Captain? But no matter how they questioned him, he had no relevant memories. Night was approaching fast. Tesla urged them to hurry onward. After crossing through the desert, they arrived at the base of the control tower.]
[Fu Xuan]:"This world makes no scientific sense! Why are there so many different terrains before this control tower?!"
[Yanqing]:"So far we've seen tundra, volcanoes, and now deserts."
[Vita]:"Haven't you gotten used to it yet? Bubble universes each have their own unique rules—this kind of thing is perfectly normal!"
[Mobius]:"Exactly. Back when we were fighting against Honkai, we created some bubble universes too."
[Herrscher of the Void]:"Spring Spirit! You're so embarrassing! Why care about mortal treasures?! The focus should be on Bella!"
[Herrscher of the Void]:"How could you just forget about Bella like that?!"
A single chapter speedrunning most of its content!!