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Chapter 116 Alicia, Here's Something Good for You

"Never mind, let me see... is this... the animated short film 'The Story Because of You'?" Silver Wolf said softly, looking at the name on the USB drive and the girl on the cover.

"Go ahead, it's an animated short film I specifically found for a certain girl." Let Alicia trick me, see if I don't use this short film to get back at her—Xing thought, then smiled.

"Okay, I understand." Silver Wolf started operating the controls and began preparing for playback.

Unfortunately, Silver Wolf forgot that Star was a troublemaker involved, and also failed to notice the very small print after the short film's title—(Dad's Version).

Silver Wolf's live stream started, and after the news was released that he would be playing new animated short films instead of games, hundreds of millions of players quickly flooded into the live stream.

[Player: A story that exists because of you? It feels like a great animated short film.]

[Player 2: But don't forget, this short video was released by Miss Xing, she loves to stir up trouble.]

[Player 3: Indeed, I have a feeling this short film will also stir up some trouble for us, probably?]

Alicia: Oh my gosh~? Isn't this my short film~? You're the best!

[Star: Alicia, although you did something a little mischief to me, I have something to say to you.]

[Alicia: What is it, my dear captain?]

[Star: I will always love Alicia!]

[Alicia: Oh dear~ Captain's words make me so shy~? Please praise me more~?]

[Star: So~~]

[Alicia: So~?]

[Star: Get ready to get wrecked, Alicia, hahahahahahahahahaha...]

Alicia: Huh?

[Player: Looks like there's some juicy gossip to come.]

[Player 2: And this is a huge scandal]

[Player 3: Let's not concern ourselves with Miss Xing's affairs, just enjoy the gossip.]

Kiana: Hmm~ I think I know what the captain is up to now. I've seen a ton of videos on her that can kill people, so this one is no exception.

[Honkai Impact 3rd Raiden Mei: Is there a creator video related to Alicia? I want to know what it's like.]

[Alicia: My dear Mei~? Tell me quickly, Captain, what kind of video are you planning to show?]

[Honkai Impact 3 Raiden Mei: No need, the video has already started, you can just watch it and you'll see]

The short film begins with a large, static-filled television screen.

"In my opinion, you're going to be trapped here forever and never be able to get out," a voice said.

[Topa: That voice sounds so familiar?]

Kiana: Ah, I knew it. The captain played the old man's version of the animated short film.

【Starry Sky Railway: Silver Wolf: Star?! Wasn't this supposed to be a regular animated short film?】

[Star: Yeah~ It's pretty ordinary.]

[Starry Sky Railway Silver Wolf: Tsk, I took another look at the title. You actually hid a few words. Impressive.]

[Star: Hehe~]

—The scene shifts, and several snake-like things are chasing something.

"Never-ending~!" The scene ends with a fleeting glimpse of Alicia being chased by a snake.

[Padoflis: I have a feeling this is going to be hilarious, Ellie, what did you do to the Captain?]

[Alicia: It's just a tiny little problem~?]

The scene shifts to the rooftop of a tall building, where Alicia turns around with a very girlish and lighthearted air, placing one hand on the bowstring, and then a beam of light is fired.

"Be patient~ Jasmine will calm you down~" The face was that of Alicia, but the voice was that of an old man, and the background music was so light that it almost sounded like a fairy tale tune.

[Honkai Impact 3 - Raiden Mei: I can't bear to watch... Alicia, what exactly did you do to the Captain?]

[Star: All you need to know is that I was originally going to get a new appearance and body to make myself stronger, but Alicia came out and turned me into what I am now.]

Kevin: That's something Alicia would do.

[Alicia: Hehe~? But doesn't the captain look better now~?]

[Kafka: That's true~ Let's get together sometime!]

Alicia: Alicia never refuses a beautiful girl's request~?

[Player: Hmm~ Do you guys think we can even listen to or see what's going on with the young lady?]

[Player 2: I have a feeling that my life will be wiped out by the combined efforts of the company and the people from Xianzhou...]

[Player 3: I'm going to find a hypnotist as soon as the video ends]

[Star: It's just a change in image, it's not some big secret that needs to be hidden, what's there to worry about?]

[Diamond: Don't panic, everyone. The company won't do anything to you because of this.]

Jing Yuan: The Immortal Boat Alliance won't do anything either.

—In the scene, the beam of light from Alicia's hand shot out, instantly turning into a pink, lid-like area, and the reflected power directly shattered the two snakes.

"Oh, it broke with just one touch."

After the battle ended, Alicia casually tossed her hair, but the sound was that of an old man groaning.

The ground suddenly shook, and Alicia lost her footing and fell downwards.

"Let's see how many lives you have!" A large eyeball suddenly opened, bearing the name of the Holy Lord, and spoke to Alicia as she fell downwards.

"Go and carry it out~" As Alicia landed, the big-eyed creature gave the attack order, and then a large number of giant discs flew out to attack Alicia.

“Dad is waiting.” Alicia stood up and looked at everything in front of her.

"You keep babbling on and on, but do you even have any real skills?"

With that, Alicia jumped backward, and the pink arrow flew towards the incoming disc.

Then, the light split into many parts, colliding with the attack in mid-air and causing explosions.

[Alicia: Oh dear~ Captain, you're so mean! Alicia would never say something like that~]

[Star: Hehe~]

[Eden: I see. Was it the last thing that happened when the captain left in the Paradise of Rebirth?]

[Padoflis: Huh? Eden, what's wrong with what you said?]

[Padoflis: ■■■■……]

[Ying: Pado, there's no need to try. There are some things we just can't explain.]

Kiana: Yes, after all, this is the captain's right in this world, and it is also the right granted by the merged ■■■■.

[Star: Looks like that person likes me quite a bit]

Kiana: After all, you are the beginning of this world.

—In the scene, Alicia is moving forward in a passage while dodging attacks from discs.

“Can’t catch it!” Alicia responded, but soon, as if a television set malfunctioned, something suddenly flashed by, and Alicia was back in her original position.

"What's going on? Dad feels like we've gone back in time." Alicia was stunned for a moment, then turned her head and saw a huge disc appear in front of her.

Then, a violent explosion occurred at this location.