In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System

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Lord Ravager's power was formidable—there was no doubt about that.

Moreover, this current form of Phantylia... appeared significantly more menacing than the previous fake Tingyun. Bochang had absolutely no intention of provoking such a beast by getting too close.

Contrarily, March 7th felt inclined to approach and test her limits.

At present...

Bochang and his group were far from the battlefield, with figures like Dan Heng and Herta appearing as mere small black dots in the distance.

The most captivating sights were the Divine Monarch and Phantylia.

Their colossal sizes made it impossible not to draw attention.

"Since we're idle anyway, Stelle, what do you think? Should we try joining the fray?" March 7th glanced at the gray-haired girl.

Stelle replied, "I'm fine with either; doesn't matter to me."

"Serval, Bailu, and Asta, how do you feel about it?" March 7th looked at the other three companions.

As for Qingque?

Fu Xuan had already taken her away earlier.

Since Qingque had no knowledge of the route to Scalegorge Waterscape, letting her accompany Bochang and the others would be a waste. Instead, she was assigned other tasks.

The responsibility of guiding fell to Bailu.

As the next High Elder, returning to Scalegorge Waterscape felt like coming home to her.

"I don't want to go," said Serval.

"Neither do I," added Bailu.

"Asta here, following Lady Herta's instructions, leaves it up to you all," replied Asta. "Decide as you wish."

Everyone voiced their opinions accordingly.

March 7th looked at the last remaining person and said, "There are six of us in total. Two votes against, two indifferent, one agreeing, and now only your choice remains, Bochang. What is your decision?"

[Dating Options activated.]

[Option 1: Go for it, who's afraid of whom? Reply with: "Since you're so eager, then go ahead." — Completion Reward: Phantylia's Big Biodou.]

[Option 2: A moment of patience brings calm; a step back opens wide horizons. Say: "No, if you want to go, do so yourself." — Completion Reward: March 7th's White Eye.]

[Option 3: Pull out a bottle of cola and state: "I'm planning to stay here and enjoy the show while sipping my drink." — Completion Reward: Random Skill Acquisition.]

[Option 4: Pretend confusion and babble: "Ah-ba Ah-ba..." — Completion Reward: March 7th's Big Biodou.]

Seeing Option 1, Bochang felt somewhat dejected.

"Seriously? Is Phantylia just targeting me constantly? Who taught her that?"

Recalling the Big Biodou punishment, Bochang remembered his previous encounter with Phantylia's avatar. During that battle, he was her primary focus—essentially choosing to relentlessly attack him over Dan Heng and Stelle.

The reason behind Phantylia's choice was straightforward.

Compared to Dan Heng and Stelle,

Bochang was significantly more resilient and posed a greater threat.

Moreover, Phantylia knew that defeating him would cause Bailu to lose composure, making her easier to handle later on.

During the battle,

Phantylia's plan had been meticulously unfolding as intended, including the defeat of Bochang, which was well within her expectations.

However, she did not anticipate

Dan Heng's sudden eruption, leading to her ultimate failure. If the stoic little azure dragon had acted sooner,

Phantylia wouldn't have wasted her precious time there.

With Dan Heng, Welt Yang, the colossal Dragon Bailu, and Bochang present, there were four formidable entities capable of posing a significant threat to an Emanator.

Meanwhile, Fake Tingyun was merely a hastily fabricated physical form.

In such a short span, victory seemed virtually impossible.

Continuing...

Bochang immediately skipped options two and four without further consideration.

There wasn't much to say about these negative rewards.

"Only the third option remains. Hopefully, I'll draw a useful skill; something akin to 'Big sister Slayer' would be ideal," Bochang silently prayed before selecting, "Option three."

From the system space, he retrieved a bottle of cola.

"I figured I might as well enjoy the show here with a drink," Bochang remarked.

"What is this?" March 7th seemed to have momentarily forgotten about Lord Ravager, her attention instantly drawn to the cola in Bochang's hand.

The black beverage appeared to possess an extraordinary allure.

Holding up the cola, Bochang said, "It's a drink, and it should taste quite good. Would you like to try some?"

The bottle containing the cola was large, not a small one.

Just this single bottle was enough for everyone nearby to share.

"Certainly..." March 7th swiftly snatched the cola from Bochang's hand. "Since none of you are going anyway, watching alone isn't much fun. Let's just stay here, sip our drinks, and enjoy the spectacle."

[Reward distribution in progress - Congratulations! You have obtained the skill 'Instant Undress', allowing you to remove your clothes within one second.]

["This skill?"]

Bochang slowly typed out a question mark.

Spending a whole bottle of cola for such a gimmick seemed like a significant loss.

"Wait... It doesn't explicitly say I can't undress others too. Does that mean I could strip an enemy's clothes off in just one second?"

"If the enemy is of the opposite sex and has even slightly thin skin, they'd surely lose their combat ability instantly... Wouldn't that make capturing them a breeze? I'm truly a genius."

Bochang had a sudden realization, envisioning an unconventional use for this skill.

March 7th twisted open the bottle cap, glanced around, and said, "No cups nearby... Watch this!" With a gentle wave, she released a chill, creating several ice-based cups on the ground. Apart from being somewhat freezing to hold, they were quite handy—perfect for instantly chilling the soda as soon as poured.

As soon as the cola was poured, it instantly transformed into chilled beverages.

In no time...

March 7th handed out several glasses of ice-cold drinks to everyone present.

All six individuals received their share.

"The black soda reminds me of similar drinks at the space station..." Asta held her icy cola, observing the continuously rising bubbles within but didn't rush to take a sip.

Bailu cautiously took a small sip, feeling the fizz burst in her mouth and the delightful sweetness... causing the young dragon girl's eyes to narrow with enjoyment.

The description for cola stated—when consumed, it brings a sense of happiness.

Bochang took a sip.

He discovered that this cola differed from what he had tasted in his previous life. Both in texture and flavor, it was significantly better.

Stelle and Serval also sampled it and gave high praise.

Bochang sat on the ground, holding his crystal glass, quietly watching the distant battle unfold. The reverberations of combat occasionally reached them from afar.

However, due to their considerable distance from the battle and being shielded by Jing Yuan and others, the residual effects of the combat posed little threat. Bailu, Bochang, Asta, and the rest could effortlessly handle any stray impacts.

Listening to the girls' chattering around him, Bochang felt as if they were on a leisurely outing rather than witnessing a fierce battle.

Naturally, Phantylia noticed the nearby spectators casually observing the fight. They seemed engrossed in the spectacle, completely disregarding her presence as the Lord Ravager. Not once did they show any respect towards her status.

Phantylia tried to suppress her irritation... but ultimately couldn't bear it anymore.

Facing two Emanators alongside Dan Heng and Welt Yang, Phantylia's chances of victory were slim. Instead, she decided it would be more beneficial to teach Bochang and his companions a lesson, making them understand what true respect for an Emanator entails.