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Guinaifen glanced at the chat.
It wasn't just her.
Other players had also received this notification at the same time!
Any news related to Yu Ling was naturally extremely important.
But what exactly was the situation with this notification that Yu Ling personally labeled as [with important news]? That remained unknown!
Guinaifen licked her lips.
She opened the push notification.
It was a message with images and text.
After glancing at the introduction, she quickly understood.
"This is... the record of Yu Ling's communication with Dr. Ratio!"
[Yu Ling: Esteemed Veritas Ratio, do you consider your transition arrangements to be reasonable?]
[Veritas Ratio: Knowledge should circulate and be shared, and so should truth. On behalf of myself, I demand that all Trailblazers be given the opportunity to receive education in knowledge!]
[Yu Ling: Mr. Ratio, I understand your point.]
[Yu Ling: Then, with the opening of the Panta Rhei event transition, all Trailblazers who have unlocked the mailbox function can receive a limited 5-star character, Dr. Ratio, via email.]
[Yu Ling: Mr. Ratio, what do you think?]
[Veritas Ratio: Not bad.]
Just a few short exchanges.
It directly stirred up a storm of shock in Guinaifen's heart!
She read it again.
Confirming that it meant what she thought it did.
Guinaifen couldn't help but exclaim, "Dr. Ratio's meaning is... he's going to give himself away?"
"Giving away his in-game self for free?"
"Does he not know he's a limited 5-star character?!"
The live chat in the stream had already exploded!
...
"!!!!"
"?????"
"Huh?"
"Ahhhhhhh!"
"This isn't a joke, right?!"
"The key is! Yu Ling actually followed Dr. Ratio's wish!"
"He's really giving it away for free?!"
"I woke up too early, Yu Ling is giving away a limited character?"
"I was already preparing to pull from the banner, and now you're telling me it's free?"
"Dr. Ratio truly lives up to his name, his vision is too grand!"
...
At that moment.
In Guinaifen's game interface.
She suddenly received an email.
At the same time.
All online players received this email in their mailboxes.
Guinaifen opened the mailbox in disbelief―
[Subscription Receipt for [Dr. Ratio]]
[Sender: Veritas Ratio]
**[Auto-reply] Hello, I am Veritas Ratio.
Knowledge should circulate and be shared, and so should truth. On behalf of myself, I offer you a one-on-one Q&A session, which will activate upon claiming.
You can ask me academic questions at any time, and I will do my best to provide answers. Before asking, please maintain the good habit of independent thinking, always remember―
Everyone's time is precious, mine as well as yours.]**
[Email Attachment: 5-star Character Dr. Ratio (The Hunt, Imaginary)]
Seeing this email.
Guinaifen was completely stunned!
She stared at the mailbox interface for several minutes.
As if frozen in place!
After snapping out of it.
She immediately started recording and taking screenshots!
For Star Rail players...
This was a historic moment!
Guinaifen even went to wash her hands!
Finally.
After preparing everything.
She read the email thoroughly.
Then.
Clicked, claimed!
The game interface briefly turned black.
Five golden stars lit up.
Behind them was the emblem of The Hunt.
"Boom!"
Dr. Ratio's full illustration filled the entire screen.
"Wahhhhhhh!!!!!!"
Guinaifen let out a squeal like a mouse!
And the barrage of comments in the live stream room went wild!
...
"He's really giving it away!"
"Holy crap! Did Little Gui's mailbox just get a gold drop?"
"What about mine!"
"What about mine, what about mine!!!"
"Hurry hurry hurry hurry!"
"Is it here already? So fast! I just saw the news!"
"My heart is racing, my hands are trembling."
"Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!"
...
Dr. Ratio's office.
Aventurine logged into his game.
He opened his mailbox.
And there, he received the [Subscription Receipt from Dr. Ratio].
As he claimed it.
Aventurine started clapping!
"Amazing! Truly amazing!"
"This time, I'm completely convinced, Professor Ratio."
"Now, you're going to become the most-owned limited five-star character."
"Congratulations, Professor Ratio!"
Aventurine wore an appreciative smile on his face.
Although he was an unapologetic whale.
Chasing max Eidolons for every character.
That didn't stop him from enjoying the thrill of getting a limited five-star character for free!
Meanwhile, Ratio poured himself a glass of wine.
Holding the wine glass, he walked out to the balcony.
The view here was excellent.
He could clearly see a corner of the First Truth University's sports field.
There, many students were holding their phones, visibly excited.
Gesturing animatedly to each other.
Eagerly sharing some news!
To an outsider.
It might seem like the students had suddenly been struck by some inspiration, preparing to hold a ceremony on the field.
Without a doubt.
For these students.
His act of gifting himself to all players had genuinely shocked and delighted them!
Ratio then looked toward the other side.
The teaching building and the dormitory.
At this moment.
Many students had opened their windows.
Shouting loudly.
Even though his office had excellent soundproofing.
He could still hear the overwhelming roar from over there!
And the situation was escalating.
More and more people were joining in.
The administrators of the teaching and dormitory buildings were completely baffled.
Wondering what special day it was…
Had the students collectively lost their minds?
Ratio smiled faintly.
Not because he heard the cheers of countless people chanting his name.
But because.
He sensed a possibility!
[To spread knowledge across the universe, to cure the ailment called ignorance]… This was his personal goal.
And now.
This goal.
Had the potential to be truly realized through the game Honkai: Star Rail!
...
Thanks to Yu Ling's graphic message push and Little Gui's live stream.
The news of Dr. Ratio's free giveaway spread rapidly across the universe!
At first, players who received the news didn't believe it.
But as confirming messages were released.
They had no choice but to believe!
The news quickly climbed to the top of major news outlets' trending lists and headlines!
On the game forums.
Yu Ling's graphic post had already claimed the top spot on the homepage.
Player comments flooded in below!
"I declare that everything Dr. Ratio says is the truth (confirmed)!"
"Before receiving the email: What kind of doctor has no healing ability? After receiving the email: I'd call him 'Dad' without hesitation!"
"I declare Dr. Ratio as the top 1 character in Honkai: Star Rail, no other character can compare!"
"Professor Ratio's greatness needs no further explanation!"
"I hereby declare Dr. Ratio as the new Aeon of The Propagation, ascending to godhood, and granting him permanent PVP immunity!!!"
"Even if Dr. Ratio attacks his teammates, I'd praise him for being able to support Bladie!"
"What are you talking about? Even if he heals the enemy, I'd still commend him for having a merciful heart!"