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After Qingque's confident and composed speech.
Fu Xuan was successfully swayed.
She struggled to break free from the Heliobus's control.
Keralum's voice rang out: "Ahhhhh! Don't waver, Fu Xuan! Don't resist me! Don't be fooled by this girl's sweet talk!"
Qingque, however, shouted angrily: "Keralum, get off the Master Diviner!"
[Entering Battle]
Keralum's pessimistic voice echoed in the background: "I see it now! I see it all!"
"I will fail! There's no way I can win!"
"Why, why is there no second path to take?"
"Everything in the universe has already been predetermined!"
"No, I... I can't possibly defeat them..."
The outcome of this battle was naturally a foregone conclusion.
Keralum was sealed into the gourd.
Fu Xuan also regained her usual clarity.
"Qingque, thank you for turning the tide."
Qingque replied, "No need to thank me, Grand Diviner. By the way, you just fired me while you were possessed by the Heliobus. That decision must have been serious, right? I'll have to trouble you to issue a formal written notice to unilaterally terminate the contract."
"With the seniority I've accumulated over the years in the Divination Commission, I'll be entitled to a hefty compensation... hehe."
"I've already thought it through. I'll use that money to open a card house, hire a few workers, and live off the profits without lifting a finger. A brand-new life, haha."
In the live stream.
Little Gui couldn't help but exclaim, "Qingque is still thinking about that?"
"Why does it feel like she's even a bit eager?"
"She's like a completely different person compared to earlier!"
The viewers immediately responded.
...
"Qingque hasn't realized the problem yet. She's celebrating too early."
"Fu Xuan definitely won't let Qingque leave now."
"This incident has fully demonstrated Qingque's true worth."
"This girl is a talent with great potential!"
"If Fu Xuan really fires Qingque, she'll have to look up to everyone in the future, won't she?"
...
Sure enough.
In the story.
Fu Xuan played dumb and said, "Ah, what a pity. I've said a lot of nonsense earlier, and I don't remember a single word of it."
"Speaking of which, Qingque, why are you still here? Shouldn't you be on duty in the archives?"
Qingque was stunned, "Huh?! The Grand Diviner's word is as good as gold. How can you go back on it?"
"Of course I can. After all, life is full of choices. That's what you taught me, isn't it?"
In the Divination Commission.
As Fu Xuan watched this part of the story.
She felt a slight stir in her heart.
Qingque was still holding onto the fact that she had fired her?
And now.
Both in the game and in reality.
Qingque's reputation had done a complete 180-degree turn.
This highlight in the story had invisibly increased Qingque's "value" by hundreds of times!
In Fu Xuan's heart.
A sense of crisis began to rise!
Although Luofu is not small.
The Xianzhou fleet is not limited to just Luofu!
Talented diviners are indispensable anywhere in the Xianzhou!
Fu Xuan estimated.
Once this part of the story was revealed.
Other Xianzhou ships would likely become "thirsty for talent" in no time!
They would want to poach Qingque!
Looking at the somewhat dazed Qingque before her.
Fu Xuan realized.
She had to do something.
Immediately, she opened the Jade Abacus and sent a message to the entire Divination Commission work group.
[Colleagues, please gather at the Matrix of Prescience for an emergency meeting.]
[I believe everyone has already learned through various channels that in this Honkai: Star Rail storyline, our entire Divination Commission fell into the illusions of the Heliobus, even I, as the Grand Diviner...]
[Fortunately, there is an exceptional talent in our Divination Commission who remained unaffected by the Heliobus—Qingque.]
[The main agenda of this meeting is to discuss the impact of this storyline.]
[At the same time, I will publicly commend Qingque for her outstanding performance in the game.]
[We should all learn from Qingque's craftsmanship and dedication.]
Qingque saw this message.
She was utterly dumbfounded.
At this moment, it felt like a dream!
"Just because of a monologue I had in the game's storyline..."
"Master Diviner actually wants to publicly commend me?"
"And she wants everyone to learn from my craftsmanship?"
"This... this is truly turning the world upside down!"
And what Fu Xuan said next.
Made Qingque feel even more overwhelmed.
"How about it?"
"Qingque?"
"Are you satisfied with my arrangements?"
Qingque felt her mouth go dry!
This wasn't a matter of satisfaction or not.
The real issue was—
How did she suddenly become the department's role model?
This storyline had really elevated her a bit too high!
After calming down.
Qingque wasn't ecstatic.
Instead, she felt anxious!
What if Master Fu Xuan assigns her important tasks in the future?
What if she becomes the department's focal point, and even her moments of leisure are scrutinized...
Thinking about such a life.
Qingque's heart sank to the depths!
Only then did she realize.
This highlight in the storyline wasn't a stroke of luck for her...
But a disaster!
"Master Diviner, maybe we should just forget about it?"
"I'm a bit shy, and if you praise me in front of so many people, I'd really feel embarrassed."
"Besides... I haven't really done anything..."
Fu Xuan patted Qingque on the shoulder again.
With a look that said, "I believe in you."
"This is what you deserve, Qingque."
"Don't worry, you'll get a promotion and a raise soon."
"And I won't assign you any overly strenuous tasks."
"Really?" Qingque asked incredulously.
"Of course."
A dozen minutes later.
In front of the Matrix of Prescience.
Most of the Divination Commission's staff had gathered.
Fu Xuan stood on the stage.
Beside her was Qingque, who looked a bit nervous but still managed to smile.
After a formal commendation.
The Diviners below all showed excitement!
"Thanks to Qingque's heroic efforts in this storyline."
"Having someone like Qingque in our Divination Commission is truly a blessing."
"Let's all learn from Qingque!"
"Qingque is definitely the future Master Diviner!"
The cheers.
Made Qingque feel a bit lightheaded.
She had never experienced such a scene before.
Now it felt like she was drunk.
All she could do was grin foolishly.
Fu Xuan said, "Now, let's hear a few words from Qingque, everyone, please applaud."
Amidst a round of enthusiastic applause.
Qingque scratched her head.
Facing a sea of bright eyes.
She gathered her thoughts for a moment.
And began to speak, "Actually, I'm just a Diviner with no great ambitions..."
"I'm truly flattered by everyone's recognition."
"This commendation is more than I deserve..."
Fu Xuan pulled Qingque into a hug, holding her hand and saying, "You're being too modest."
Below.
The Diviners erupted in applause again.
Some even excitedly took photos to capture the moment.
Behind Fu Xuan, a Diviner stepped forward and whispered a few words into her ear. Fu Xuan's expression grew even more delighted. She immediately announced to everyone, "Everyone, I've just received the latest news!"
"In the game Honkai: Star Rail, Qingque has made another appearance."
"And it's related to the Heliobus."
"Let's see what kind of brilliant performance Diviner Qingque will deliver this time."