Honkai Star Rail: I Played the Villain, Now the Heroines Want Revenge — Chapter 259

Chapter 259: Master Diviner Has No Regrets

Seat of Divine Foresight.

The air in the strategic command center, which had so recently felt like a tomb, was now light with relief.

Jing Yuan had invited the Astral Express Crew here.

He dismissed everyone else—the guards, the adjutants—leaving only himself and the few of them in the massive, quiet hall.

“Everyone.”

Jing Yuan’s usual lazy smile was gone, replaced by a look of profound, formal gratitude.

He took something from his embrace, a heavy, intricately carved jade token, and solemnly handed it to Orion.

“This is…”

Orion took the item. It was heavy, and cold to the touch, pulsing with a faint, internal light. He looked at it, then looked up at Jing Yuan, asking.

“This is our Xianzhou Alliance’s Alliance Jade Token,” Jing Yuan explained. “Holding this Jade Token signifies that you are the most esteemed ally of our Xianzhou Alliance.”

His voice was grave.

“As long as it is needed by Sir Orion, or by the Astral Express Crew, no matter when, no matter where, and no matter what kind of enemy you face, our Xianzhou Alliance will unconditionally, with all its might, immediately send troops to assist!”

“Originally, according to the rules, this Jade Token could only be used to summon the Xianzhou Alliance for assistance once.”

His gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on Orion.

“However, Sir Orion has shown great benevolence to the Luofu this time, and once is far from enough to express our gratitude.”

“Therefore, I have taken the liberty to raise the authority of this Jade Token to the highest level.”

“This Jade Token can summon the Xianzhou Alliance for assistance… three times!”

At these words, even Welt was a little surprised.

This was no longer a simple alliance.

With this Jade Token, the Astral Express, a single, wandering train, would be equivalent to having the entire Xianzhou Alliance—one of the most powerful factions in the galaxy—as its backing.

This gift was truly, impossibly sincere.

“Really?” March 7th was a little excited. “With this thing, if anyone dares to provoke us in the future, can’t we just call a whole ship of Cloud Knights to fight for us?”

Stelle: “Ask the Xianzhou to fight for us? Is it free?”

Jing Yuan smiled, “Of course… but I ask everyone to use it with caution.”

“Hmm…”

Orion weighed the Jade Token in his hand. He felt the power within it, the weight of the promise.

He also nodded.

This favor was indeed significant.

“Thank you, General.”

He did not decline. He accepted it frankly.

Jing Yuan smiled when he saw him accept it.

What he feared most was Orion wanting nothing, which would be troublesome.

As long as he is willing to accept something, it means that our relationship can progress further. This binds him to us, just as it binds us to him. A perfect, balanced transaction.

“This is just one thing,” Jing Yuan said with a smile. “Money, for you Trailblazers, is probably an external possession. So, I have prepared another small gift.”

He looked directly at Orion.

“In the name of the Luofu Cloud Knight General, I bestow upon Sir Orion the title of ‘Luofu Patrol Envoy’, a position equivalent to the head of the Six Commissions. Seeing you is like seeing the Luofu General!”

[Inorin’s Note: The “Six Commissions” are the governing bodies of the Luofu, such as the Sky-Faring Commission or Divination Commission. This title effectively makes Orion equal in rank to Fu Xuan and Yukong.]

“With this status, Sir, within the Luofu Celestial Ark, you can freely enter any forbidden area, mobilize any resources and personnel except those of the Seat of Divine Foresight, and are not subject to any restrictions!”

“I only hope that Sir Orion can often return to the Luofu to visit.”

At these words, everyone was once again shocked.

This was no longer just a wooing.

This was an attempt to directly, politically, tie Orion to the Luofu!

Jing Yuan, that old fox, had his calculations clattering loudly in his mind.

He had long seen that Orion’s strength was unfathomable and his future limitless.

If Orion could reside permanently on the Xianzhou, or even join the Xianzhou forces… then the Luofu would truly have hit the jackpot!

Of course, he also knew that a small Celestial Ark probably couldn’t hold Orion.

But forging a good connection was always a good thing.

Orion looked at Jing Yuan’s smiling, expectant face, fully understanding what he was thinking.

However, he did not refuse.

“Alright. I accept the position of Patrol Envoy.”

“But General, you also know that I am a Trailblazer and cannot stay in one place for long.”

“Naturally,” Jing Yuan quickly nodded. “Jing Yuan does not ask you to serve the Luofu, but merely to facilitate your movements within the Xianzhou in the future.”

But then he added another sentence, with a hint of teasing meaning:

“Moreover, our Master Diviner of the Divination Commission… seems to have recently developed some interest in matters outside of divination. If you have time, you might want to interact with her more. Perhaps… you could also form a good connection?”

…

Soon, the meeting at the Seat of Divine Foresight concluded.

Jing Yuan arranged a residence for the Astral Express Crew, allowing everyone to rest for a few days before continuing their journey.

As the few of them came out of the grand hall, someone followed closely behind.

It was Fu Xuan.

She looked very unwilling, pouting, her arms crossed tightly.

After walking a short distance, March 7th could no longer hold back. She leaned close to Orion and whispered:

“Orion, Orion, look at her! Her face is as dark as the bottom of a pot.”

“Hehe, serves her right for being so stubborn before. Now she knows how to regret it, doesn’t she?”

Stelle also came over, imitating Fu Xuan’s usual pose of crossing her arms, mimicking her perfectly:

“Hmph! This Master Diviner’s word is law! How could I go back on it!”

She pinched her voice, imitating her with about seventy to eighty percent accuracy, making March 7th giggle.

“You two!”

Fu Xuan, who was trailing behind, suddenly stepped forward, her eyes practically spitting fire.

How could she, the dignified Master Diviner, ever endure such indignity!

“You two, don’t go too far!”

“How are we going too far?” March 7th immediately hid behind Orion, peeking out her head. “Who told you to suspect us of being a disaster star before, and even try to capture us! What’s wrong with us saying a few things to you now?”

Stelle: “Exactly, exactly, I didn’t say anything wrong… Or are you saying, Master Diviner, that you want to go back on your word now?”

“You… I…”

Fu Xuan was left speechless by their back-and-forth.

Her chest heaved violently with anger, yet she couldn’t find any reason to retort.

Because she had, indeed, lost the bet. And becoming a servant was something she had said herself.

Looking at Fu Xuan, who looked like she was about to cry but had to hold it in, Orion found it somewhat amusing.

He spoke, “Alright, you two, don’t overdo it.”

“Hmph ~”

March 7th and Stelle exchanged glances, made a face, and finally quieted down.

Fu Xuan felt a warmth in her heart when Orion came to her “rescue,” but then she heard Orion add another sentence.

“After all, it’s only her first day as a servant. She’s not proficient in the work, which is understandable.”

“Pfft!”

March 7th almost spat out the milk tea she had just drunk.

Stelle also laughed so hard that she leaned back and forth, holding her stomach and unable to straighten up.

Fu Xuan’s face instantly turned a deep purplish-red again.

This… Orion!

He was even more detestable than those two!

She glared fiercely at Orion.

Orion pretended not to see it, feeling quite pleased.

Teasing this proud Master Diviner is indeed a very interesting thing.

The residence Jing Yuan arranged for the Astral Express Crew was an elegant and secluded courtyard located in the Exalting Sanctum.

This place was originally for entertaining distinguished guests of the Alliance; the environment was tranquil, with koi ponds and ancient, gnarled trees. The facilities were complete, and there was even a dedicated Star Skiff mooring point.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, March 7th and Stelle, their teasing of Fu Xuan forgotten, dragged Dan Heng to explore everywhere.

“Wow! This place is so big! It’s even more luxurious than the grand hotel we stayed at in Belobog!”

“Look, look! There’s even a pond here, with so many glowing fish in it!”

Orion, meanwhile, sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, surveying his surroundings.

And Fu Xuan, without a word, followed behind him, stopping three steps away.

She clasped her hands, twisting her sleeves, and lowered her head, lost in thought, her face still burning.

What do I do? What does a servant… do? Do I just… stand here?

Orion waited for a while, and seeing that she still made no move, he took the initiative to speak.

“What’s wrong, Master Diviner? Are you planning to stand there like a wooden post all day?”

Fu Xuan’s body stiffened. She suddenly looked up, seemingly wanting to say something, but in the end, she swallowed her words.

She took a deep breath. She had made a bet. She was the Master Diviner of the Luofu. She would not go back on her word.

She walked in front of Orion, her posture rigid, her fists clenched.

And then… Fu Xuan stiffly, painfully, called out:

“Ma… Master.”