Chapter 32: Catching Up—Why Are You Bullying Clara?!
Excitement Over Bailu
’ “Bailu is so cute!”
’ “Finally, our very own Xianzhou 5-star character!”
’ “I wonder how Lady Bailu will react when she finds out she’s a character in this game?”
’ “She’s super strong! With her, you don’t have to worry about dying in battles anymore!”
’ “This is what a true 5-star is worth!”
5-Star Tier List Breakdown
’ Third Tier:
’ Himeko, Welt, Yanqing
Himeko:AoE powerhouse.
Yanqing:Single-target DPS.
Welt:A well-rounded unit that can handle both AoE and single-target, plus debuffs and crowd control.
Familiar Faces Continue to Appear
Welt and Himeko—
He knew them well.
But when Yanqing appeared, Gui Naifen froze.
’ “Huh? Did I see that right?”
’ “Isn’t that the lieutenant general’s personal bodyguard—Yanqing, the strongest swordsman of Luofu?!”
’ “If he’s in the banner, does that mean our General Jing Yuan might be added too?!”
’ “If Jing Yuan gets a banner, Luofu players will break the gacha system!”
Gui Naifen’s throat felt dry.
With each new reveal, the game kept pushing the limits of what players expected.
At this point, if they actually added General Jing Yuan—
She’d be surprised, but not shocked.
This developer was fearless.
Clara’s Harsh Ranking
’ Fourth Tier:
’ Clara
“A seemingly harmless little girl, which also makes her battle ability a bit weak.”
“Her passive allows her robot to counterattack, but only if she gets hit first.”
“Right now, she’s not ideal for early-game players.”
“If free-to-play players get her, they might have to restart their accounts.”
Gui Naifen’s Reaction
The video creator might think Clara was weak—
But Gui Naifen disagreed.
No 5-star character is truly weak.
“Her mechanics are unique.
Maybe once players level up, she’ll turn out to be really strong!”
A Game-Changer
Gui Naifen took a deep breath.
This video had just opened an entirely new world for all Star Rail players.
She only had one thought left— Sёarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
“I WANT THEM ALL.”
Her wallet trembled in fear.
A Massive Announcement
Just then, another top-pinned notification appeared.
But this time—
It was huge.
’ [NEW FROM FEATHER SPIRIT!]
Honkai: Star Rail | Seele Character PV – “A Quiet Night”
The PV Hype Begins
The moment Gui Naifen clicked in—
’ 500 viewers.
2,000 viewers.
’ 6,000 viewers.
’ 10,000 viewers.
’ 20,000 viewers.
’ 50,000 viewers!
Even her livestream chat had gone silent—
Everyone was watching the character PV.
Real-Time Reactions
’ “Look what I found!”
’ “Star Rail players are eating GOOD today!”
’ “So cool!”
’ “This is INSANE!”
’ “The background music fits Seele PERFECTLY!”
Seele & Bronya – The Ultimate Duo
The PV played a fast-paced, rhythmic beat.
Bronya appeared—
Fighting side-by-side with Seele.
Both activated their Ultimates, syncing their attacks in a hype-filled combo.
It felt like Feather Spirit was teaching players—
“Pair Seele with Bronya for MAXIMUM damage.”
Gui Naifen Goes All-In
As soon as the PV ended—
Meanwhile, on the Astral Express
Himeko and Welt were rushing through the game’s story.
After settling the conflict between miners and wanderers—
They met Svarog and his adoptive daughter, Clara.
After helping repair the settlement’s energy system—
They persuaded Clara to lead them to Svarog for negotiations.
Racing Against Reality
They wanted to see—
How fast could they complete this story?
At this rate, they were about to catch up to the real-life events of March 7th’s expedition!
“We’re about to reach Svarog’s base.
This should match what March 7th and the others experienced yesterday.”
Himeko felt completely immersed in the story.
These people—
The Astral Express crew.
The people of Jarilo-VI.
Young fighters like Clara, Seele, and Bronya.
All of them were brilliant souls, each with their own journey to walk.
Himeko hoped they would all find their way forward.
Unexpected Conflict
Welt spoke up.
“According to Dan Heng’s logs, the negotiations with Svarog were successful.
That’s where they learned about the Stellaron.”
Himeko nodded.
“I know.”
Most players would be nervous at this point—
But she and Welt already knew the outcome.
The Negotiation Begins
The Trailblazer spoke—
“We… We are the [Variables]!”
“No… we are here for the [Stellaron].”
Svarog’s Cold Response
If Himeko or Welt had handled negotiations—
They could have used more strategic phrasing to persuade the machine.
But the Trailblazer was young and inexperienced.
They mentioned the Stellaron immediately.
’ Svarog’s eyes glowed brighter.
“Recorded history shows multiple instances of human attempts to interact with the Stellaron.”
“Without exception, they sought to claim it for personal greed.”
“The Builders’ Directive is absolute: Any attempt to contact the Stellaron will result in severe consequences.”
“Threat level: MAXIMUM.”
“Peace protocol: Temporarily revoked.
**Executing EXTERMINATION PROTOCOL.”
Something Was Off
Himeko froze.
“Wait.
This isn’t how it happened in real life, right?”
Had the game’s story deviated from reality?
Before she could think further—
They were thrown into battle.
Fighting Svarog
Himeko’s team was well-built.
She had spent a bit of money—
Her first guaranteed 5-star was Clara.
Since she hadn’t unlocked her in the story yet, she was still using:
Trailblazer
Dan Heng
March 7th
Natasha
A solid team—tanky and reliable.
She wanted more characters, of course.
Bronya, Seele—even herself!
But for now—
She was focused on the story.
Svarog’s Defeat & Clara’s Tears
After a fierce battle, Svarog’s health dropped.
Just as Natasha was about to land the final blow—
Clara ran forward, crying.
“W-Wait!”
“Please don’t hurt Mr. Svarog!”
Her face was red, tears falling like pearls.
Himeko’s heart ached.
Himeko’s Motherly Instincts Activate
“Why are we bullying Clara?!”
“We promised a peaceful talk, and now we’re GANGING UP on her hundred-year-old robot guardian!”
“Where is your humanity?!”
She wanted to hug Clara and tell her—
“Don’t worry, sweetheart. Big sis Himeko will fix this.”