The Gamer who traveled to Honkai: Star Rail

When Silver Wolf appeared unexpectedly, Rocky froze for a moment. "And… this is?"

Pei Guang: "Don't talk. She's the one who's going to finish your task. Silver Wolf, what do you think? Can you retrieve the data?"

Silver Wolf let out a cold snort. "Hmph! You're underestimating my skills. Something this simple, I—"

Before she could even finish, she had already located the key data. However, as the information was processed through Herta's systems, she paused and turned to Pei Guang.

"Ah Guang… this task is… a bit unusual."

Pei Guang: "How unusual?"

Silver Wolf, staring at the data she retrieved, sighed before forwarding it to his phone.

Pei Guang barely glanced at the screen before turning to Rocky with a calm expression. "Brother, I've got good news for you."

Rocky: "Did you find the messages from Lesley?"

Pei Guang nodded. "Found them. And here's the good news: she accepted your confession. Don't doubt the accuracy—this is directly from Silver Wolf. But… there's some bad news. Something on her end caused a temporal distortion. To put it simply, while a month passes for her, it could be ten, twenty years, or even a lifetime for you."

As he handed over the information, Rocky froze, his mind feeling like it was buzzing with static, overwhelmed by the weight of the revelation.

Pei Guang's data was undoubtedly accurate. He trusted it implicitly—Silver Wolf, who was renowned across the galaxy, wouldn't have come here for nothing. On top of that, Pei Guang's track record of resolving countless problems in the space station made his word undeniable. If he accepted the task, it would be completed, no matter the difficulty.

But if the information was true…

Rocky stared at the screen, speechless, while Stelle and March 7th, who had also received Silver Wolf's summary, fell silent as they read it.

After a long pause, March 7th broke the silence. "So, does that mean… for every week that passes for her, years or decades will pass for him here? And she agreed to his confession, but…"

Her words trailed off. She had thought this task would follow the typical storyline from a romantic novel, but this? This was beyond her expectations.

Pei Guang: "A day in the heavens, a year on Earth. Two lovers separated by time, possibly never to meet again in this life."

Stelle: "So… this is a tragic story? Is this what you call a 'knife,' Ah Guang? It feels awful. We accepted the mission, but it feels like there's nothing we can do. This is so frustrating."

Silver Wolf: "Same…"

She had initially come here excitedly, eager to see what she thought would be a simple, cheesy romance with a happy ending. Instead, she was greeted with this heart-wrenching twist.

Rocky remained silent. As a researcher at Herta's space station, he quickly grasped the implications of what had just been explained.

Taking a deep breath, he murmured, "So… that's how it is? The long years I spend missing her will be nothing more than fleeting moments to her. I never expected this. Never imagined that even time could be so unfair…"

His voice was heavy with despair, and anyone listening could feel the weight of his emotions.

After a long silence, his tone shifted—resolute and unwavering.

"To spend a lifetime waiting for someone, enduring endless longing and solitude…"

"Honestly, buddy, do you think I'd be that naïve?"

"Haha! Of course, I wouldn't wait! I'm not waiting."

"I'm not going to wait…"

At that moment, Stelle, March 7th, and Silver Wolf were silent, while Pei Guang sensed something unusual—this task wasn't over yet.

As if on cue, Rocky's voice and gaze took on a fierce determination. "I'm going to chase her. I'm going to catch up with time."

His words left everyone present deeply moved by his conviction. Yet Pei Guang, calm as ever, asked plainly, "Oh? Catch up with time? Are you sure? The universe is full of peril, especially where you're headed. That region just went through a massive crisis. Your journey…"

Rocky chuckled. "Maybe. Unknown dangers await, along with awe-inspiring, lonely vistas… and the person I've been yearning to find. When I catch up to Lesley, one day, I'll return and tell you all about the sights I've seen. But I'm sorry—I can't give you your task reward. Go ahead and take that punch."

Rocky's tone carried a hint of apology, but Pei Guang frowned and replied, "Huh? We haven't even finished your task yet. Don't forget, Mr. NPC, your mission was for us to help you restore communication and contact your loved one. The task isn't about just fixing the relay—it's about helping you reach her. And as of now, you still haven't done that. So, the mission isn't complete."

Rocky froze. "What?"

He didn't fully grasp Pei Guang's point, but Pei Guang placed a hand on Rocky's shoulder with a smile. "Dear NPC, get ready to deliver that task reward."

Rocky, now firm, responded, "I…"

He thought Pei Guang was confirming his readiness. After all, the journey ahead, if it led to the outcome he hoped for, would indeed be nothing short of miraculous.

He was determined to chase time, even if it meant taking ten or twenty years, growing into an old man with gray hair before finally seeing his beloved again. But it didn't matter. Trying and failing was better than a lifetime of regret.

Before he could fully voice his resolve, Pei Guang smiled and interrupted, "I get it. You believe you can do it. But remember this—miracles and magic are never free. Your task is complete, but being a groomsman isn't nearly enough of a reward. Think carefully about what you can offer because if it's not enough, I'll definitely beat you up."

At that moment, Pei Guang transported Rocky into the interior of his colossally powerful starship, leaving him with a substantial amount of resources before teleporting back to the Herta Space Station.

Rocky stood dumbfounded, still processing what had just happened when the starship roared to life.

Meanwhile, deep within the reactor core, a group of four onlookers who had been munching on snacks while streaming the events now adopted grave expressions. They glanced at the two Lord Ravagers bound nearby, then at the starship's designated coordinates. After some quick calculations, they realized draining the energy from these two would be just enough to complete a round trip.

And so, the four resumed their snacking, continuing to spectate the drama. As the starship's engines fired up, the imaginary energy of the Lord Ravagers began fueling its core.

"What are you doing to me? What is this ship doing to me?" wailed Phantylia, one of the Lord Ravagers imprisoned by Pei Guang.

Unlike other prisoners, she hadn't been tortured; after all, most of the people here were just casual viewers, enjoying their entertainment without any penchant for violence. But seeing Phantylia's current state, a few of the spectators jokingly wiped away tears of pity.

"Relax! It's just draining your energy. It won't kill you. We've all been through it. Feels great—three days max, and you'll be back to full strength."

The other Lord Ravager remained silent.

At this moment, one regretted their careless online trolling, while the other lamented ever crossing paths with Pei Guang. But in this universe, there were no do-overs.

The starship set off, consuming the energy of two Emanators-level beings—all to transport one "ordinary" human. Such an event was unprecedented, even across the entire galaxy.

But was it worth it? To Pei Guang, absolutely. As a player, he lived for doing things that felt right to him. If Rocky had given up, he wouldn't have intervened. But since he was determined to chase time itself, he figured it was only fitting to give him a helping hand.

Though tragedies and heart-wrenching stories were memorable, Pei Guang had no desire to add another tragedy to his life's narrative. What he sought was comedy—space comedies, the kind that brought joy without the burden of hidden sorrow.

Meanwhile, a certain masked Fool meticulously recorded the entire event. The spectacle of using the imaginary energy of two Emanator-level beings to reunite two normal lovers—an act driven purely by personal preference—was undoubtedly one of the most explosive actions ever recorded in the universe.