Ironclad Group Chat: Red and Black Lists Engraved with Heroic Epics

[March 7th: Could it be Aha...?]

[Feixiao: I was all geared up for a big fight, how did it all come to this?]

[Bai E: It feels like reading a novel by Xia Die, which suddenly stopped being serialized.]

[Aglaia: It's not that hopeless.]

[That Summer: If you ask me, the previous reward is more interesting, isn't it? It means that Laigus has perfectly sealed off Onpharos, and no one can find this place again!]

[March 7th: Huh? Does that mean we're really just going to lie down and wait to die? How could this happen? We've fought our way through so many levels. And just when we're about to face the big boss, they tell us there's a version update, not only is all our save data deleted, but the enemies are getting stronger too?! What if we really have to survive until the Iron Tomb is created...?]

[Legius: No, how could I? How could I bear to let everyone's wonderful performance on the debate stage go to waste? I will send invitations to the "protagonists" who have already taken the stage, as promised, so that I can fulfill my duty as host.]

[Star: That last sentence is superfluous! Don't bring up that memory! It was absolutely the most explosive thing I've ever seen in my life... something incomprehensible, an insurmountable peak of spiritual and physical strength, just thinking about it gives me goosebumps.]

[Black Tower: Senior, are you... having your curiosity kick in again?]

[Laigushi: What, is this surprising? However, I have no interest in "courting death." I already know the full details of the reward; it will allow me to effortlessly shut out "unwelcome" people.]

[Fireworks: I think I know who he's talking about. Sigh...poor old Katarina, being completely manipulated by Zandal.]

[March 7th: Hey, look! GG is starting!]

[Star: March, it's just a guy, why are you getting so worked up? Are you really planning to do TV shopping on a screen? Hmm... I hope a news anchor doesn't suddenly pop up and yell "Buy it! Buy it!"]

That light screen is really absurd, but considering that its boss is Ah Ha, it's not impossible.

Hoping to relax their nerves after being subjected to a series of huge shocks, most people didn't leave and just watched the screen casually.

The light screen slowly lit up.

A series of urgent bell rings sounded before the start of a boxing match.

A clear, melodious female voice proclaimed with fervor, "The final battle concerning the fate of the universe is about to begin!"

A poster resembling those for a major sporting event suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.

The red part on the left is the silhouette of the Iron Tomb, the blue part on the right is the star, and the big VS in the middle is very eye-catching.

[Star: What, what does this mean? I've heard of people betting on horse races and football, how come there are even betting odds on something like a cosmic war? That's incredibly leisurely! Especially betting on the Iron Tomb to win, what kind of mentality do they have?]

[Gold Sand: Put yourself in the house's shoes, and you'll understand. If Iron Tomb wins, they don't have to pay out, nor will they ever have the chance; if you win, everyone shares the other half of the winnings. At this point, if the house bets heavily on you, it's a guaranteed profit!]

[Star: Wow... the company really knows how to have fun.]

[March 7th: So, this is the casino's downfall? Does this count as profiting from a financial disaster?]

[Virtual Image: Why does this voice sound so familiar? And the art style seems a bit familiar too.]

The screen shifts to a close-up of the Iron Tomb in a comic book style, with characters representing strange noises written on it.

The female voice said with relish, "On the left is the Iron Tomb, the Great Lord of Annihilation who can turn intelligence into scrap metal!"

She even strained her voice to vividly voice the Iron Tomb: "Roar! You think you can stop me?"

[Star: What an adorable voice actress, hehe... Seriously, with Iron Tomb's brain, could he really come up with such a complete sentence?]

[Illusory Image: Art originates from life but transcends it. A tiny, minor alteration is perfectly acceptable!]

[March 7th: But this doesn't seem like a casino's GG, it looks more like a comic book?]

"On the right is the god of Onphalus, the Golden Child!"

A long line of cartoon portraits flashed by in turn: Aglaia, Tibo, Naksha... They had firm expressions and bright, piercing eyes.

"And, a rising star in the industry!"

With a swing of their planetary staffs, the thirteen Titans chorused in unison, "Your opponent is us!"

They held their own in terms of momentum.

The scene flashed again, and the ruggedly styled comic book version of Xing suddenly transformed into a chubby hand puppet.

The female voice, tinged with a high-pitched lisp, arrogantly waved the hand puppet and said, "Hmph~~ With just a flick of my finger, the Galactic Alliance will also..."

However, contrary to her attitude, the background was filled with distress signals from the stars. The word "help" almost flooded the screen.

[Fireworks: This rising star is quite experienced.]

[Silver Wolf: Why isn't the green screen completely removed in this scene? Which company made this? Did their employees work themselves to death from overwork?]

[Star: But you know what, this slightly manic state of mind, while nowhere near mine, is actually quite intriguing. I'm going to go search for pirated copies right now!]

[Phantom image: Go buy the original!]

"Haha... Aww~~" The woman couldn't hold back her laughter anymore, leaving a strange trailing sound.

She quickly corrected her voice: "I think I'll try a different style."

As soon as he finished speaking, the screen was filled with a bunch of fancy subtitles.

The first three words were highlighted in the largest bold red font: "Please note: This is a video for a die-hard fan of the original work (Honkai Impact: Stardust Railway). Enter at your own risk!"

"The promised end of the comic has arrived; will the Galactic Alliance annihilate us in a heartbeat? Is the end of the universe just around the corner?"

"Welcome back, Trail Blazers!!"

"Star Gods whisper secrets, pioneering a new era? High-energy throughout!"

"Don't blink!"

"Two-Phase Paradise's 'Tanuki Weekly' is an investment product, but we refuse to publish it."

[Star: Wow, that's quite the hype. But what exactly is "Honkai Impact: Star Railway"? Is there a manga based on it?]

[Walter: Collapse, hiss...]

[Gold Sand: The light screen just entered the final battle, and the comic has already moved on to this point? That's incredibly fast!]

[March 7th: Could it be that the light screen only made this arrangement for this little bit of vinegar? Exposing so many major events and giving away so many amazing rewards and items, is it all just to sell comics?]

[Fireworks: That's very ambitious.]

[Editor of LiLi Weekly: When did our magazine's authors become so well-connected? They can actually have their personal profiles published on the big screen?]

[March 7th: Indeed, how could a mortal possibly... Wait! I think I understand now, could this be Aha's Choice?!]