Honkai: Star Rail – Banner Character, Delivering Knives to the Player [32]

“So, how do we find Wildfire’s leader—or at least someone we can talk to?” Lingzhou asked casually.

“Just a moment.”

Natasha walked to a nearby desk, quickly wrote something, then slipped the paper into an envelope, handing it to Lingzhou.

“Take this letter of recommendation. Have Sampo lead you to Oleg.”

“Another person who can speak for Wildfire is Seele. You can't miss her—long purple-black hair, huge scythe, practically glued to her side.”

“Got it. Thanks for the introduction, Miss Natasha.”

Lingzhou accepted the letter.

“No need for thanks. If there's nothing else, I'll return to my patients.”

“Then please accept these medicines.”

Lingzhou casually produced a selection of medical supplies.

“I don’t like owing favors. Consider these payment for your introduction—or—”

“Simply the small duty of a Nameless Doctor.”

Natasha’s gaze lingered on the medical supplies, unable to tear her eyes away for some time.

“I can’t thank you enough. On behalf of the suffering patients in the Underworld, thank you for your selfless gift.”

“Hey now, spare me the 'selfless' title—I can't live up to that.”

Lingzhou waved dismissively and stepped out of the clinic.

Natasha watched his figure vanish into the distance before finally retracting her gaze, a faint smile crossing her lips.

A simple letter of recommendation…

This outsider seemed like a genuinely good man.

Whatever his true motivation, his actions were undeniably beneficial to the sick in the Underworld.

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Ah Xian arrived in the Underworld, triggering a cutscene.

The group, still catching their breath from fleeing, paused and turned back at the sound of rushing air behind them.

Lingzhou appeared out of nowhere, bizarrely stepping on thin air before performing two somersaults and landing gracefully in front of them.

Turning around, he wore a faint smile.

“Wow, you're really something, Big Brother—defying gravity so casually! Incredible!” Sampo flattered shamelessly.

March 7th, used to Lingzhou’s theatrics, glanced behind him and asked pointedly, “Sampo, you sure nobody followed us?”

“Relax. Even during the Underworld’s worst turmoil, the surface never bothered coming down here,” Sampo replied nonchalantly.

“So, where to next?” Stelle was still carrying Bronya.

Sampo rolled his eyes and grinned slyly.

“Let’s head over to Miss Natasha’s clinic first, catch our breath.”

Ah Xian was surprised to see the camera still locked in Lingzhou’s first-person perspective.

However, none of the other party members were visible from his viewpoint.

She couldn't help but roast the game:

“MiHoYo’s so lazy—they couldn’t even bother modeling Stelle carrying Bronya?”

“I really hope we meet Seele at Natasha’s clinic so we can immediately start some spicy NTR drama!”

[Your twistedness seems slightly extreme.]
[That’s exactly how I like it.]
[I, the god of pure love, swear to purge all NTR from existence!]
[Did someone say twisted? Paradis is already sniffing around.]
[Not joking, Paradis is actually playing this right now. If MiHoYo made that scene Ah Xian described, he’d be over the moon.]
[MiHoYo’s sins are deep indeed. Imagine the softness of Bronya’s body pressed against you—it would feel heavenly.]
[A perfect chance to test Belobog’s insulation technology.]
[If it keeps you warm even in an eternal freeze, it must be airtight and sweat-absorbing. Truly divine craftsmanship.]
[Ah, perfect for brewing high-quality tea.]
[???]
[Did someone call in the congee boys?]
[You degenerates are pushing this “electricity generation” way too far.]

Though joking aside, many players agreed with Ah Xian.

In exploration segments, companion characters often disappeared inexplicably.

Sometimes their voices were audible, but turning the camera around revealed empty air, which was frustrating.

“Why are they still using Lingzhou’s first-person perspective right now…” Ah Xian mused, pressing ‘F’ to enter Natasha’s clinic.

Sampo: “Miss Natasha, I’ve arrived!”

Natasha turned, eyes narrowing slightly at the unfamiliar group.

“And these people are?”

“Hi! I’m March 7th.”

Back to her cheerful self, March introduced herself and the others one by one.

But upon hearing Bronya was from the Silvermane Guards, Natasha’s brow furrowed subtly.

“Let’s get her settled first.”

Natasha said no more.

[You place Bronya gently on the hospital bed.]

After confirming Bronya was stable, Natasha shot a meaningful look at Sampo.

Before Sampo could even react, Lingzhou interjected:

“March, Stelle, you two go with Sampo to get acquainted with the area.”

“Huh? Aren’t you coming?” March 7th asked, puzzled.

“Bronya still hasn’t woken up. Someone should keep watch. We’re not doctors, so let's not crowd around. Go on ahead.”

Stelle grabbed March’s wrist, dragging her out firmly.

“Sampo, time to fulfill your guide duties.”

“Right away, miss hero!”

Sampo eagerly followed, desperate to escape Natasha’s piercing stare.

He was clearly about to be grilled alive.

Lingzhou voluntarily staying behind—what a true brother!

“Lingzhou’s pretty good at reading the room, huh?”

Ah Xian smiled, pleased by the scene’s subtle storytelling.

His little observational expressions were spot-on.

After the trio left, the story shifted to a dialogue between Lingzhou and Natasha.

Through their conversation, players got a clearer understanding of the Underworld’s dire situation.

No wonder Bronya was at risk here.

From the perspective of the Underworld residents, they probably wanted to skin their oppressors alive.

The sudden blockade left them completely unprepared and confused.

Yet despite their resentment, they continued mining Geomarrow day and night, shipping it to the surface in exchange for barely sufficient supplies.

Medical resources, especially, were life-saving necessities in this harsh environment.

When Lingzhou later produced that sizable supply of medicine, countless players applauded his actions.

“Rather than fulfilling his duties as a doctor, Lingzhou’s actions are more about personal compassion from a Nameless’s perspective toward those living at the bottom.”

Ah Xian clicked on Lingzhou’s character story page.

“In the end, he likely once protected a world himself.”

“At heart, he’s embodying the Nameless’s principles—perhaps even his own past beliefs.”

“On the surface, he says he dislikes owing favors, but really he’s letting Natasha believe their interaction is fair exchange.”

“The Nameless Trailblazers leave behind only footsteps, never their names.”

“And perhaps, that’s precisely the path he once walked…”

“Don’t accuse me of wild guessing. Otherwise, why else would Lingzhou’s background stories two, three, and four still be locked?”

“They’re not just hidden in-game—wiki pages don’t have them either.”

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