In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System

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March 7th's tone carried a hint of jealousy.

Within the Palace of Astrum, noticing Stelle's gaze, Bochang gently tapped March 7th on the head.

"Don't let your imagination run wild."

"Stop knocking my head," March 7th protested, yet she made no attempt to dodge. With another soft huff, she added, "I'm definitely onto something here."

"Bochang, have you really remembered something from your past?"

Stelle's curiosity piqued, and her beautiful golden eyes locked onto him, shimmering with an unusual gleam. She was deeply invested in anything related to his memories—a sentiment shared by virtually all individuals suffering from amnesia.

Bochang shook his head repeatedly.

"Don't listen to March; I haven't recalled anything specific. It's just that I genuinely don't want to work for the Alliance anymore."

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flickered in Stelle's eyes.

Meanwhile, Welt Yang was conversing with Jing Yuan. With some free time, Bailu approached the group, gently swaying her dragon tail as she asked, "Bochang, where would you like to go next for fun?"

"That... Bailu knows Xianzhou very well and can show you around."

Bailu lifted her head, looking earnestly at Bochang.

The young Vidyadhara girl before them had large eyes, pointed ears, dragon horns, and a dragon tail—possessing all these distinctive features.

In short, she was incredibly adorable.

[Dating Options activated.]

[Option 1: Follow Bailu - Completion Reward: Obtain a random item, ranging from a matchstick to a star destroyer. Note: These items will...]

[Option Two: Free Action — Completion Reward: Get abducted by the Stellaron Hunters.]

[Option Three: Stay and Play at the Sky-Faring Commission — Completion Reward: Obtain a random item, ranging from small as a matchstick to large as a star destroyer. Note: Such items will...]

Whether joining Bailu or remaining at the Sky-Faring Commission didn't matter.

However, choosing free action would lead to trouble.

Bochang thought, "Even if I don't go after Kafka, the Stellaron Hunters will still come for me... It seems they've already set their sights on me."

A slight unease settled within Bochang's heart.

To avoid capture by the Stellaron Hunters, it appeared that relying on external forces might be the only option, ensuring he wouldn't be taken away.

"Among the known Stellaron Hunters... there are two who have arrived at the Alliance: Kafka and Blade... Silver Wolf might be here or not... Tch... this is truly troublesome."

"Now what should I choose?"

After some thought, Bochang decided to follow Bailu's suggestion.

After all, he had just subtly jabbed at Yukong moments ago.

While Bochang believed she likely wouldn't hold it against him, it was still prudent to avoid further complications.

"Option one."

"All right, let's have Bailu as our guide then. The destination choice is yours."

This time, no specific dialogue options were provided; Bochang could improvise freely.

[Rewards being issued—Congratulations! You've received a bucket of building blocks. Use them for playtime with your child when idle.]

The system's notification went unnoticed by Bochang, as his mind was preoccupied with another question.

"Why won't anything go wrong if we follow Bailu? What's so special about her?"

Bochang couldn't comprehend it.

Having received a reassuring response, Bailu confidently patted her chest and declared, "Leave it to Bailu."

This scene reminded Bochang of what had just transpired earlier.

Bailu, brimming with confidence, had then experienced a major setback.

If not for General Jing Yuan's timely intervention,

the Trailblaze squad likely would have needed to make a hasty escape.

Unbeknownst to them, Welt-Yang and Jing Yuan's conversation had concluded.

The Cloud Knight General quietly approached their group.

"Bailu, you're referring to yourself as 'Bailu' again? This general recalls that long ago, you insisted on calling yourself 'this young lady'... A Bailu claiming herself as 'Bailu', truly adorable." In a playful gesture, Jing Yuan extended his hand, "Come here... let the general give you a head pat."

Despite the Cloud Knight General's impressive speed,

Bailu could hardly evade in time.

However...

As Jing Yuan was merely a holographic projection, he couldn't physically touch Bailu.

Instead, he performed a theatrical yet intangible head-patting motion before everyone.

Bailu couldn't evade in time.

However...

As a holographic projection, Jing Yuan couldn't actually touch Bailu at all. He merely performed a theatrical pantomime of patting her head before their audience.

Startled, Bailu took two steps back, waving her small hands in the air. "Me?! This young lady never referred to herself as Bailu!" she exclaimed with a cough. "...That's right, it was just General's auditory hallucination."

The dragon girl cleared her throat and then looked up, earnestly spinning tales despite their obvious falsehoods.

Yukong could only shake his head in exasperation.

"It seems there truly is something wrong with your health, General..." Bailu placed her hand on her chin and scrutinized Jing Yuan from top to bottom. "Whenever you have free time, remember to seek me out for a consultation."

Unfazed, Jing Yuan smiled. "Actually, I...would like Bailu to examine me right now."

"I'm unavailable at the moment; this young lady is quite busy," Bailu replied, once again declining him.

Bailu declined once more.

The Cloud Knight General almost annually visited her for health check-ups. Bailu was well aware of Jing Yuan's physical condition.

To put it simply—after sitting too long at the Seat of Divine Foresight, he had become excessively idle.

If not for his status as the cloud knight general and his engaging, unpretentious manner, Bailu likely wouldn't have bothered examining him at all.

After being rebuffed again, Jing Yuan turned to Bochang and said, "It seems Bailu quite fancies you..."

"Of course, I really enjoy the scent on Bochang," Bailu replied with hands on her hips.

Bochang merely offered a polite smile.

At that moment, Welt Yang approached them, gesturing to indicate it was time to leave.

And so...

After bidding farewell to Jing Yuan, Bochang and his group left the Palace of Astrum, accompanied by Bailu.

The party walked together along the bustling streets.

Welt Yang cautioned, "Bochang, when you're on your own, remember to be cautious. Xianzhou is not entirely safe right now. Once March and I finish our tasks, we'll contact you."

"Understood... Uncle Yang, I'll find ways to gather information about Stellaron," replied Bochang.

Welt Yang merely nodded without adding further comments.

At this point, the two groups parted ways.

Bochang, Stelle, Serval, and Bailu set off together, while Welt Yang and March 7th followed Tingyun.

Before separating...

March 7th appeared hesitant, torn between capturing Kafka and joining Bochang's group for their mission.

Noticing this, Welt remarked, "It's alright... March, if you want to join Bochang and the others, go ahead. I'll handle Kafka."

"That... no, it's fine, Uncle Yang. I'll stick with you."

March 7th made her decision.

The pink-haired girl wasn't the only one wavering internally; Stelle felt similarly. If not for Bochang's refusal, she believes she would have definitely chosen to accept the mission of capturing Kafka.

After all...

Stelle had many doubts and numerous things she wanted to say to Kafka.

On that day, when he appeared on the train, he completely ignored her.

This left Stelle feeling somewhat uneasy.

Bochang's powers of observation were not as keen as Welt Yang's, and his attention was focused on Bailu, so...

he entirely missed Stelle's hesitation.

Until—["Dating Options" feature has been activated.]