Honkai Impact 3rd, Paradise Typewriter isn't for making this kind of game.

[Attention passengers traveling to Taixu Mountain: Due to a passenger maliciously damaging public property and seriously threatening the safety of other passengers, we will be delaying train departure and dispatching patrol vehicles to handle the situation. To prevent other passengers from being injured, please remain in your carriages and refrain from moving around. We will handle the situation as soon as possible and depart on time.]

Dr. Red Twintails in a Dilemma: Huh? Chicken Head, did you hear the announcement? A bunch of small robots that can fire bullets have gathered around the outside of the carriage. Chicken Head, think of something quick, we're surrounded!

Theoretical scholars who fear having incompetent teammates: I recommend Dr. Tesla, you should punch them again.

Dr. Red Twintails in a Dilemma: Chicken Messy Head, do you think I didn't want to? The Godfather's mech's gauntlets also need energy to operate. I didn't charge them much when I came.

The red-haired twin-tailed doctor used the damaged train carriage as cover, and together with Dr. Einstein, they took turns dodging the hail of bullets from the patrol machines.

Theorists who fear having incompetent teammates say: "This is all your fault, Dr. Tesla. It was the damage to public property that triggered the security alarm. And Dr. Tesla, I'm not omnipotent. There are no weapons or tools to help us escape from danger in the carriage, but we still have one last option."

Dr. Furry Lobster, seeing a glimmer of hope: What's the solution, you scraggly guy? Stop keeping me in suspense and tell me!

The pragmatic scholar preparing to defect: It's obvious that the announcement just now was only directed at Dr. Tesla. As long as we hand over Dr. Tesla, those patrol machines outside the carriage will naturally stop attacking.

Dr. Lobster, in despair: Chicken-head, is this how you treat your closest partner?!

A pragmatic scholar preparing to defect: Since Dr. Tesla, you don't want to be packed up, then I have no choice. Our carriage probably won't last much longer, and we may very well lose our lives here.

The red-tailed professor in a predicament: Huh? I don't want to be buried with you, you messy-haired guy!

Dr. Tesla, the realist scholar contemplating defection, you should be the one saying this to me...

A working-class person who wants to turn the tables: Given that Dr. Tesla, the carriage door you just blasted open almost hit me and Miss Su Chang, please settle the compensation for our mental distress before you are buried, Dr. Tesla. We will rescue Dr. Einstein and give you a lavish funeral.

A pragmatic scholar preparing to defect: I agree with Mr. Xia Yuan's idea. I just happened to have bought Dr. Tesla a high-value life insurance policy, so it seems that future research funding will likely be plentiful.

The red-haired twin-tailed doctor, in despair: Hey, I don't want a lavish funeral, I just want a romantic wedding! Besides, I didn't do it on purpose. And I've always treated Xia Yuan well, helping you with programming and maintaining your little machines. I've done my part, so please take me with you when you come to rescue Chicken Head!

Please check your personal red envelope!

boom--

boom--

boom--

At that very moment~

The faint sound of shotgun fire could be heard outside the carriage where Dr. Tesla and Dr. Einstein were being besieged.

After a while.

Amidst bursts of gunfire, the siege by the patrol machines seemed to have ceased.

【Alloy Rabbit Bronya】: A subordinate who is barely obedient. The rescue operation for Dr. Ein and Dr. Tesla will be left to Bronya. Now, I have an important task for you to complete.

Entering the actual driver's cab of the "Red Kite" and starting the train, these patrol machines appeared continuously, seemingly determined to take Dr. Tesla away. We need to rendezvous on the "Red Kite" as soon as possible and leave this place with Dr. Tesla, who is causing damage to public property.

Dr. Lobster, who saw a glimmer of hope: Hey, I already told you I didn't do it on purpose!

The genius monster Bronny, wielding his signature weapon, stood atop the [Patrol Machine].

whoosh—

The sound of a bullet being chambered.

[Data anomaly][Data anomaly][Data anomaly]

[Enemy...attack...]

[Preparing for erosion...erosion failed...]

Bronya fired a shot at the [Patrol Machine] that was lying on the ground, seemingly about to fire a bullet at her. However, before Bronya could even notice, a faint green light disappeared from the [Patrol Machine].

The working class who has finally become masters of their own destiny: I understand, Duck Duck, I'll go to the driver's cab with Miss Su Chang and start the [Red Kite] train.

Xia Yuan's little hands weren't very clean though.

I casually accepted the red envelope from Dr. Tesla, intending to split it equally with Miss Su Chang, as compensation for the emotional distress caused by the red-tailed doctor.

【Alloy Rabbit Brony】: Su Chang, my silly subordinate, I'm entrusting you with this task. But I can't rule out the possibility of encountering enemies inside the carriage, so please proceed with caution.

【A Wandering Young Woman】: Bronya, don't worry, Su Chang will protect you, young master.

But Bronya has yet to respond this time.

Clearly, they encountered more enemies outside the carriage; Xia Yuan could hear gunshots coming from afar.

“Miss Su Chang, there’s no time to lose, let’s set off immediately.”

The two stepped into the carriage, but the moment Xia Yuan and Li Sushang entered the Chiyuan, the carriage door behind them suddenly slammed shut, and the sudden loud noise made Sushang wary.

Strong electromagnetic interference detected...

[Communication error...][Communication error...][Unable to connect...]

Xia Yuan and Su Chang's communication terminals both malfunctioned after entering the train, making it impossible for them to contact Bronya.

Just then~

Chapter 139 Please...please don't tease Su Chang.

A series of sounds came from the loudspeaker inside the carriage.

[Dear passengers, welcome aboard the Chiyuan Train. Please proceed to your assigned carriages according to the information on your tickets. Once seated, please refrain from moving around. This train will depart after the incident involving the passenger who damaged public property has been dealt with.]

Xia Yuan stamped his feet on the carpet in the carriage to brush the snowflakes off his clothes. When he saw a patch of white snow on Su Chang's brown hair, Xia Yuan subconsciously brushed it away for her.

"Young...Young Master?!"

Xia Yuan's sudden, affectionate gesture of stroking her head left Li Sushang somewhat bewildered.

"I only noticed a few snowflakes on Miss Sushang's hair before she started to rise, and I wanted to brush them away for her. I apologize for not doing so without Miss Sushang's permission."

Realizing his actions were inappropriate, Xia Yuan cupped his hands in apology.

"No, no, no, you flatter me, young master. As a martial artist, I am used to this kind of weather and am not surprised by it. I would like to ask you to take care of your health so as not to catch a cold. It is a pity that I do not have any clothes for you in my bag. Please forgive me."

"Miss Su Chang, please don't worry, I'm perfectly fine."

He was not afraid of the bitter cold, thanks in large part to that seemingly useless Holy Mark [Xia Yuan - Ice Sculpture (Part 1)].

Surprisingly, it proved to be exceptionally practical in such harsh conditions.

[Hey, Xia, why aren't you as refined and courteous as you are when you're with me?]

“Miss [Extremely Evil], I…”

[Hmph, I don't need your explanation. I'm going to sleep, and I'm not going to bother with you anymore. You'd better watch yourself!]

[Extremely Evil] Vilvi turned off the small TV in the room. Out of sight, out of mind. She didn't want to keep staring at the TV screen showing her colleague's apprentice's daughter looking at each other affectionately.

Although Li Sushang had said those things to Xia Yuan before...

Despite the heavy snow and wind outside, she never felt cold, but she felt a strange chill inside the carriage.

"I have a feeling that there's something strange about the atmosphere in this tin carriage, but I can't quite put my finger on it."

“According to what Miss Su Chang said, I also find it a bit strange. I have been in Tianqiong City for quite a while, but I have never heard of such a train.”

Hearing Xia Yuan say this.

Thinking back to the sudden slamming of the train carriage doors, the girl felt a surge of panic.

"Young...Young Master, is there anything unclean in this carriage?!"

The girl's voice trembled slightly, as if she was terrified that there were ghosts or other evil spirits haunting the carriage.

Su Chang crossed her arms over her chest, but her body instinctively moved closer to Xia Yuan. Of course, this was to ensure the young master's safety, not because she was afraid!

"Hmm... that possibility certainly exists."

Upon hearing Su Chang's words, Xia Yuan pondered for a moment, not ruling out the possibility that such a possibility existed.

"Eh?! Young Master, don't scare Su Chang. Su Chang has no problem dealing with Honkai Beasts or infected Honkai Energy-infected zombies, but dealing with those elusive ghosts that are impossible to cut down, especially in such a confined space, Su Chang will have a hard time using all her skills..."

“Miss Su Chang, you seem quite afraid of those things. How about I go first when we explore the train later?”

"Cough cough... Su Chang isn't afraid at all! I'm just worried that I won't be able to take care of your safety in time. We don't know what dangers lie ahead, so I'll go ahead and you can keep watch over us from behind."

Li Sushang walked cautiously alone in front of the carriage, sword in hand, as if trying to prove to Xia Yuan that she was not afraid of the mere evil spirits on this iron carriage.

Snapped--

A paintbrush placed on the table at the front of the carriage rolled off the edge due to the slight vibration from the girl's footsteps. The crisp sound of the paintbrush hitting the carriage floor made Su Chang, who was already nervous, hurriedly back away.

"Miss Su Chang, are you alright?"

until......

Xia Yuan reached behind the girl and put his arm around her slender waist, which was covered by her white and blue cheongsam, to steady her.

Take a closer look~

In front of the aisle in the middle of the carriage, a paintbrush rolled to Xia Yuan's feet as the carriage shook.

"I never imagined that the fearless and invincible heroine Su Chang, a rank S-class Valkyrie, would be frightened by a paintbrush that fell from the table. If such a rumor were to spread, it would certainly be an interesting story."

Xia Yuan joked.

"Young master... please, please don't tease Su Chang... Su Chang just slipped a little, that's why she wasn't frightened!"

Feeling the warmth of the other person's palm coming from her waist and reflecting on her own behavior just now.

A blush crept onto Su Chang's cheeks. Not wanting to lose face in front of him, Su Chang left Xia Yuan's side and stepped forward into the train aisle.

"Don't worry, young master... I was just careless just now. I will never be so easily startled again next time."

Li Sushang feigned composure and walked ahead of Xia Yuan.

The girl's tense and trembling body completely betrayed her inner tension and fear.

Watching Su Chang walk ahead, suppressing her fear, Xia Yuan found the girl's behavior quite amusing. He then bent down slightly, picked up the paintbrush at her feet, and examined it carefully for a moment.

"Could this be something little Gretsch accidentally left here?"

Could the communication breakdown between Gretchen and Klein earlier be due to them both boarding the "Red Kite" train, causing the communication failure...? But this looks like a very long calligraphy brush?

I held the thought that it might come in handy later.

Xia Yuan carried it with him and quickly followed Li Sushang, who was walking cautiously ahead.

However, Xia Yuan and Li Sushang's actions and words inside the carriage were captured by a camera above the carriage that flickered between green and light, secretly observing the two with curiosity.

Local deployment: 1

[Off-site deployment: 1]

Available patrol vehicles: ???

During its observation, it sensed Li Sushang's feelings of fear.

[An attempt is underway to create an individual named fear...]

[Unable to generate.......]

[Investigating the cause...]

[Insufficient Honkai energy... Insufficient Honkai energy... Severely insufficient Honkai energy...]

[Attempting to erode the target]

[Danger! Fear....]

It sensed danger in the girl; if it tried to erode her, it would be torn to shreds by countless sword energies.

[Attempting to switch erosion targets]

However, the overwhelming negative emotions emanating from Xia Yuan's subconscious, particularly those of the extremely evil Vervier, directly engulfed the other party.

[Desire...is generating emotions associated with desire....]

Thus, due to the malfunction of the Paradise Magic Typewriter, the Herrscher of Corruption, who had only been born into the world for a short time, became a complete prisoner of desire. On its electronic screen, there was no one but Xia Yuan.

And perhaps there's also the heart-shaped symbol made up of countless 0s and 1s flashing on the screen.

Although it didn't understand its current state, Xia Yuan's figure deeply attracted it, and the Herrscher of Corruption quietly followed Xia Yuan... In its ignorance, it recorded and tried its best to understand all of Xia Yuan's preferences.

However, Xia Yuan and Li Sushang, who were inside the carriage, were completely unaware of what was happening. Only [Extreme Evil] Velvi, who was subconsciously dozing off on the Gear Throne, noticed it.

zzz——

"Hmm? Did any little creatures try to come in just now?"

Mistaking it for her own imagination, the extremely wicked Virvi continued to sleep sweetly, hugging Xia Yuan's pillow.

[Extremely Evil] Virvi is having her own beautiful dream.