In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System-Chapter 277 - 276: Unable to Repay

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To prevent mishandling, Bochang specifically included a feature for one-click activation of Auto-Battle.

Or rather...

The Creation Engine originally possessed an Auto-Battle function, and Bochang merely added a manual control system as an option.

By clicking Auto-Battle,

the engine would revert to its default state.

Feeling thoroughly outmatched and unwilling to continue, Bailu activated Auto-Battle, ready to enjoy the ease of letting it run autonomously.

And so...

the previously battered Creation Engine regained its composure and began pummeling the black monster in return.

Without Bailu's micro-management, the Creation Engine's performance significantly improved.

It swiftly mounted the black creature, delivering a lesson through brute force.

Mountains crumbled, snowfields tore apart, and the intense melee continued for several minutes.

Then...

everything returned to calm.

The black monster was beaten to death by relentless blows from the Creation Engine.

The blood-red eyes of the black monster dimmed.

Just like its fellow Antimatter Legion comrades, it disintegrated into ash and vanished amidst the boundless mountains.

Finally, it was over.

Now, Bochang could return to Belobog with Bailu.

No further monsters emerged afterward.

With their clothing rustling softly, Bochang and Bailu descended from the sky, landing steadily on the city wall.

The surrounding Silvermane Guards' gazes underwent a significant change.

Having witnessed Bochang's prowess, they unconsciously became more deferential, their expressions filled with both fear and admiration.

As Bochang's gaze swept across them, they instinctively lowered their heads, as if responding to a powerful aura emanating from him.

Cocolia stepped forward and said, "Mister Bochang, it seems your strength has greatly improved."

"Indeed," Bochang replied with a slight smile. Without wasting time on pleasantries, he got straight to the point, "Mrs. Cocolia, regarding the Antimatter Legion outside... I've eliminated all of them just now. Although some managed to escape, they were merely scattered remnants."

"Belobog should be able to handle them now; there's no immediate need for concern about those monsters." Bochang spread his hands.

During the artillery barrage just moments ago,

no more than a hundred Antimatter Legion soldiers managed to escape.

It was unlikely they could pose a significant threat to Belobog.

Cocolia acknowledged, "Mister Bochang, your efforts have been commendable. However... there is one thing I don't understand."

"You wish to ask about the Creation Engine, correct?" Bochang had already guessed her question.

Cocolia nodded.

"Yes... The ancient machine should have been completely destroyed. How did Mister Bochang manage to operate the Creation Engine against our enemies? Did you find it outside?"

All eyes focused intently on him.

Bochang shook his head. "No... Mrs. Cocolia, this is the same Creation Engine that appeared at the sealing site of the Stellaron. Although it was damaged initially, I took some time earlier today to repair it."

"Repaired it?" Cocolia was astounded.

Fixing the Creation Engine within just an afternoon seemed almost unbelievably swift.

"No wonder... No wonder Mister Bochang didn't return earlier," Bronya murmured with a slight frown. "However... given Mister Bochang's capabilities, there should have been no need for him to repair the Creation Engine himself... What could be his purpose behind this?"

"Could it be..." Bronya seemed to grasp something.

Bailu placed her hands on her hips and chimed in, "That's right... I watched Mister Bochang fix it; it looked pretty straightforward. He finished within an hour."

Cocolia and Bronya slowly exchanged puzzled glances.

Repairing the Creation Engine in just one hour?

What kind of insane speed is that?

Both Great Guardians were stunned.

The other Silvermane Guards, though not fully understanding, sensed it was indeed impressive.

"Cough... Actually, it wasn't that simple. It still took some effort to get it working again," Bochang admitted.

Judging by their expressions, none around him seemed convinced.

However...

It wasn't important.

Bochang shifted the topic, saying, "I repaired the Creation Engine specifically to hand it over to you, Mrs. Cocolia... After all, I've already eliminated most of those monsters' main forces. With the help of the Creation Engine, encountering the Antimatter Legion in the future shouldn't be as concerning."

"Indeed... he repaired the Creation Engine to hand it over to us," Bronya thought, unsurprised as she had already anticipated this.

Cocolia took a deep breath. "Mister Bochang, Belobog owes you more and more favors."

"What favors? That makes it sound too formal between friends." Bochang gently shook his head.

Realizing it was almost time, Bochang said, "Let's leave it at that for now. I must be going. If anything comes up in the future, feel free to contact me. Oh, and... I left the Creation Engine behind; please claim it when you have a moment."

While repairing and upgrading the Creation Engine, Bochang did not tamper with The Architects' control over it. After all, this gesture was akin to borrowing flowers to offer Buddha—a reciprocal act.

She gifted him an entire museum, so returning a small present along with a fireworks display seemed entirely appropriate.

Reaching out, Bochang grasped Bailu, preparing to activate his teleportation ring and return to Xianzhou Luofu.

Just then, Cocolia extended her arm to stop him. "Mister Bochang, there is one more minor matter I'd like to discuss privately with you, if it's convenient now."

"Can't you just tell me here?"

Bochang blinked.

Cocolia shook her head. "I believe this matter is best discussed privately."

"All right..."

Bochang wasn't in any rush, so he followed Cocolia with Bailu and Bronya trailing behind. One didn't wish to leave Bochang's side, while the other accompanied them at Cocolia's indication.

The group of four entered an empty fortress bunker.

Turning towards Bochang, Cocolia solemnly began, "Mister Bochang... First, you helped Belo Beru overcome the Stellaron Disaster; then, you eliminated the Antimatter Legion outside our city; and now, you've gifted us the Creation Engine."

"Such immense kindness and gratitude we owe you, beyond what my daughter and I can ever repay..." With deep reverence, Cocolia bowed profoundly.

Bronya mirrored her mother's gesture.

Caught off guard, Bochang hastily used his Invisible Hand to steady both women.

"Mrs. Cocolia, Miss Bronya, my actions were merely trivial efforts. There's no need for such grand gestures; it truly makes me uncomfortable."

Bailu observed the scene calmly.

Cocolia straightened up and asked, "Mister Bochang, what do you think of Bronya? She remains unmarried to this day..."

The sudden mention of such matters left no doubt about her intentions.

A giant question mark slowly formed on Bochang's face, reflecting his bewilderment. It wasn't just him; both Bronya and Bailu also looked puzzled.

[Dating Options activated.]

[Option 1: Readily accept Cocolia by saying, "Yes, I agree to this marriage." - Completion Reward: Expulsion from the Astral Express.]