"Huh? Is it my turn now?"
Bai Luan scratched his head, looking at the screen showing the "Starry Sky Program".
He had just been immensely amused by the Herta Puppet being sanctioned by Herta.
But in the blink of an eye, the gun was pointed at him.
He was sweating profusely now.
『Jimmy has applied the weakness to you』
『Why don't you try looking up?』
Bai Luan looked up and found that the system had written [42] above his head.
Bai Luan: "...So Herta's passive has maxed out on me, just waiting for a Super Break, huh!?"
Bai Luan's body began to tense up. It was too late to retreat now; he could only brace himself.
He had to be vigilant about every word Herta said next.
On the show, before Herta could even speak, the Herta Puppet preemptively began:
"Hmph, you mortals probably can't even see one ten-thousandth of Mr. Bai Luan.
His gentleness and kindness, etched into his very bones, are not something ordinary eyes can measure.
As for his handsome appearance, that is merely Mr. Bai Luan's most insignificant advantage.
What truly impresses is that his eyes have never held the narrow distinction between 'organic' or 'inorganic'—he looks down on all beings, yet respects every soul that lives earnestly.
He extends this respect, regardless of status or identity, equally to everyone he acknowledges. You should all be secretly delighted that someone like Mr. Bai Luan exists in this world!
Besides that, there's also..."
Herta looked at the incessantly chattering Herta Puppet with some surprise. It had actually forcibly broken through the program she set?
How interesting.
At the same time, Bai Luan, watching the show, was in misery. He was guarding against Herta, but not the Herta Puppet.
From the moment the Herta Puppet started praising him, his toes began curling, and by now, he could have dug out a three-bedroom, one-living-room apartment.
He really wanted to use the Anywhere Door to go over and cover the Herta Puppet's mouth.
Stop, I said stop!
It's really not that serious!
Someone stop her!
Fortunately, Herta quickly waved her hand, slightly strengthening the program, and turned the Herta Puppet back into 'praise mode,' repeating compliments like "Ms. Herta is unparalleled in the world."
Bai Luan breathed a sigh of relief.
Jimmy looked at the Herta Puppet, which had returned to 'praise mode,' and couldn't help but say:
"This Herta Puppet really has quite a personality..."
"Of course it has personality. In a sense, it's a Herta Puppet created by Bai Luan, different from all other puppets."
"Oh... I see."
Jimmy had an 'I knew it' expression.
The Herta Puppet created by Ms. Herta has a program to praise Herta herself, so it's normal for the Herta Puppet created by Bai Luan to have a program to praise him.
Hmm... but for Bai Luan to actually install a program to praise himself in a puppet... should one say it's unexpected, or that he's too much like Herta?
"Huh?"
Bai Luan, watching the show, was utterly bewildered.
No, it wasn't the program I wrote that made her say that! I didn't even expect her to say that! It's a misunderstanding!
She said that entirely because that's what she thought! It really has nothing to do with me!
As soon as Herta's explanation came out, Bai Luan immediately felt a subtle change in Lars and Olivia's gazes towards him.
Their eyes clearly said, "I didn't expect the Station Master to be this kind of Station Master".
No! This really has nothing to do with me!
Although Bai Luan really wanted to explain, he immediately realized that any explanation coming from his own mouth would be utterly powerless and unconvincing.
Now I'm truly beyond redemption.
『There's no Yellow River in the Honkai: Star Rail World either』
"...Do you have to make that comment?"
『I don't have to, but I need to remind you that this program will be broadcast to every corner of the entire universe』
"..."
It's over, my image... my image is ruined in the universe... Wait, no.
Bai Luan suddenly realized something.
I don't seem to have any idol burden, do I?
Then it's fine.
After figuring this out, Bai Luan's mood improved considerably.
Jimmy looked at Herta and asked:
"So, the Herta Puppet's thoughts don't represent your own views, Ms. Herta?"
"No, regarding my view of Bai Luan, this genius's view is the same as hers."
Herta's eyes turned to the camera, interacting with the audience for the first time.
"You should all know that what she said is true, right?"
Herta's single sentence instantly pushed Bai Luan into a Break state.
Why can you Super Break me even when you''e not here?
Watching Bai Luan, who had been Super Broken by Herta, Lars and Olivia both couldn't help but chuckle, then exchanged glances.
They both saw a message in each other's eyes—they were thoroughly satisfied.
Jarvis quietly observed everyone's reactions at this moment, beginning to analyze the relationship between Bai Luan and Herta.
It believed it wouldn't be long before it could analyze the results.
Bai Luan lightly coughed twice, forcefully suppressing his embarrassment.
If he had known this would happen, he would have watched the show alone.
Although Bai Luan didn't want his Super Broken state to be seen by others, he felt that fleeing in disarray now would be even more humiliating...
So Bai Luan still endured the rampant shame and continued watching the show, trying to pretend that nothing had happened.
Although he knew, some things could no longer be salvaged.
But none of that mattered!
He simply refused to believe it!
Could things possibly get worse?
With a hint of stubbornness and defiance, Bai Luan shifted his gaze back to the program.
From the feedback of the previous few questions, Jimmy could confirm that Herta was very interested in topics related to Bai Luan.
Jimmy felt he was standing at a crucial turning point in his life.
He had a very explosive topic, but he wasn't sure whether to ask it.
He had felt this way when interviewing Bai Luan last time, and he ultimately chose to ask it.
But last time he was so brave because Bai Luan was the one being interviewed.
Bai Luan's personality made him dare to speak up and ask.
But this time, the one being interviewed wasn't Bai Luan, but Herta.
Therefore, the risk involved in this question was very real.
Should he ask?
Jimmy took a deep breath.
His mother had told him, to be a brave little bird.
So, now he felt he should go all in!
Here we go!
This question, I'm betting my entire career!
This time, I, Jimmy, am going all in!
Jimmy looked at Herta, with a heart full of determination, and said:
"Regarding what happened during Mr. Bai Luan's last interview, viewers who watched that episode must have a deep impression, so I would like to ask Ms. Herta..."
Jimmy paused strategically, then asked:
"Ms. Herta, what do you think of Mr. Bai Luan's confession in this program? And how do you plan to respond?"
Jimmy!!!
What kind of questions are you even asking!!!
Are you trying to kill me!?
Upon hearing this question, Herta's lips curved slightly upwards, revealing a beautiful arc.
She had specifically come on this show to answer this very question.
She looked at Jimmy with a hint of admiration.
And the moment Jimmy saw Herta's approving gaze, the stone in his heart immediately dropped.
In its place was a smile he couldn't suppress.
Jimmy admitted he had taken a gamble just now, but he had won.
"He performed quite well."
Herta concluded with a light and breezy sentence, then dropped a bombshell with her next remark.
"I think it's only a matter of time before he and I become husband and wife."
As soon as this sentence was uttered, the recording studio, along with the live stream, fell into a brief silence.
Only the Herta Puppet was still repeating "Ms. Herta is unparalleled in the world."
Jimmy was stunned after hearing this, unsure what to say for a moment.
After a long while, he finally said:
"Wow."
Herta was very satisfied with Jimmy's reaction. She deliberately gave a few seconds for the entire universe to digest this news.
After Jimmy spoke, Herta's gaze turned to the camera.
"You better be watching this program and listening to what this genius is saying."
Looking back at the Space Station.
After a few seconds of stunned silence, Lars and Olivia immediately stood up, erupting in unimaginable cheers.
The entire Space Station echoed with continuous sounds of "ohhhhhhh", truly a scene of bustling excitement.
All the Staff Members (including Asta) were thrilled.
They began to feel that today could be designated a special holiday just for the Space Station.
After cheering for a while, Lars and Olivia suddenly realized—
Holy cow, the Station Master himself is right next to us!
Lars turned to look at Bai Luan and found him collapsing with an expression that seemed to say, 'It was worth dying like this in this life."
"Station Master! Station Master!! Station Master!!! I know this is tough, but hang in there, Station Master! Medical Department! Medical Department! Quickly notify the Medical Department Staff Members to stop being so high! Save the Station Master!"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Olivia hurriedly tried to contact the Medical Department but found the line busy. She then rushed out directly, heading straight for the Medical Department.
Lars, meanwhile, continuously shook Bai Luan, trying to wake him up.
Jarvis finally completed its calculations and came to Lars's side, saying:
"Mr. Lars, stop shaking him. Mr. Bai Luan won't recover immediately. There's something more important now than waking him."
"What could be more important than saving the Station Master?"
Jarvis answered Lars with action. It took a photo of the unconscious Bai Luan, then sent the photo to Lars.
"Mr. Lars, you need to find a way to send this photo to Ms. Herta. This will broaden your path in the future."
Lars was stunned by the words, then quickly reacted.
"Jarvis... you're more cunning than a person, you *Space Station wit*!"