Honkai Star Rail:The Assistant director

Continuing where we left off...

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💭I have so many questions!

My mind is a complete mess after hearing what BB just revealed to me, in addition to several other questions I have to ask her that are disturbing my mind.

💭Okay, Ritsuka! One question at a time, take a deep breath, abnormal things are something that happen often so keep moving forward!

I take a deep breath with a hand on the bridge of my nose, my mind registering what is happening at this moment.

Ritsuka:Okay. Let's start with the easiest question. How are you here, BB?!

I say this wanting to use a calm and quiet tone, but due to the abnormality of the situation I couldn't control myself and spoke a little loudly.

BB just looks at me with the "innocent" smile that she is obviously pretending to be ignorant.

BB:What? I was just doing my activities as a simple AI, you know? Gathering information, teasing Melt, taking care of KP, and showing Mash-san that I am the superior Kohai. That's when I suddenly ended up here, imagine my surprise!

BB said this acting like a drama actress worthy of a show put on by Shakespeare himself.

My eyebrow starts to twitch slightly in irritation and I approach BB, take off her astronaut helmet, and start pinching her cute cheeks.

Ritsuka: Don't give me that tantrum, you bratty AI! Tell me the truth! How did you end up here even though I didn't summon you!

I say this, letting go of their cheeks and BB starts to run her hands over their cheeks, implying that I hurt them, but I know very well that BB is just being dramatic.

BB: My dear soft cheeks that I take care of daily! How dare you abuse your lovely Kohai, Senpai? You brute!

BB said this looking at me, pouting, something that is part of her performance.

Ritsuka: If you keep this up, the next time it will be your bare ass.

I say this with a serious expression, letting my intrusive thoughts come out of my mouth, and BB takes this signal to amplify her provocation.

BB: Kya! Senpai is being brute today! Are you going to punish your innocent Kohai in the middle of the beach for everyone to see?! Perverted Senpai~.

BB said this in a teasing tone and she's showing me her bare ass as if she's asking me to actually do what I said I would do.

💭 You call me a pervert, but you're the one who wants me to act like one!

I let out a sigh seeing that I'll have to be serious to get the information I want from this troublesome AI of mine.

Ritsuka: No jokes BB, I really need to know how you're here without me summoning you. I can easily assume it wasn't by natural means, right?

I say this with a neutral expression and a serious tone of voice, BB notices this and pouts, seeming not satisfied with my answer.

BB: Here I am thinking that we could have fun together recreating our "honeymoon" in Hawaii, it would be a perfect opportunity after all we're in a public place with no one to interrupt us.

BB said this not being the least bit embarrassed to mention the day she trapped me in a time loop to spend an indefinite amount of time with her, obviously I blush a little when remembering it again, but I have to admit that I'm considering the idea.

💭 Is she seriously suggesting this in Herta's simulated universe? That's definitely the BB I know. I have to admit that the idea is very tempting.

It may be petty coming from me for wanting to do it in the simulated universe, but this place is very precious to Herta and I love to tease her and screw her over at times.

Ritsuka: Refused. Just tell me how you got here, BB. I promise we'll have a proper reunion later.

I say this leaving what we're going to do in our "reunion" for later; the most important thing at the moment is to know what's happening in the simulated universe.

BB: Okay, Senpai! Don't you dare forget what you said. Now about how I ended up in this parallel universe, it was a bit complicated, but I managed to do it anyway!

BB said this with a smile of pride on her face.

I stay quiet and give the signal for BB to continue speaking.

BB: The way I got here was after the news that you've been spending months here in Chaldea, unlike the one that only a few hours have passed.

Ritsuka: So everyone is already aware of this. I imagine the servants didn't take the news in good taste.

I say this imagining the chaos that could be happening in Chaldea with my real body being in a coma.

BB: Ahhh you have no idea, Senpai. If it weren't for Kukulkan, Morgan and Marie Alter would have fought to the death in the control room.

BB said this and I was surprised to hear the news, even more so knowing that Morgan and Marie Alter were going to fight inside the base.

Ritsuka: Morgan and Marie Alter were about to have a fight?! How?

BB: Simple. Morgan was in a hurry to find out any information about what was happening to you, but in the middle of it all she ended up falling for Marie Alter's provocations.

BB said this, telling me what happened in Chaldea in my absence, and I let out a sigh of relief.

Ritsuka: It's a good thing Kukulkan was there to stop the two of them at the right time. I don't even want to imagine what would happen if a fight between the two of them were to happen, I imagine Goredolf ​​would have a heart attack during it.

BB: I have to admit that the director surprises me sometimes. Any mage from the Association would go insane the moment they set foot in the Chaldea base, but it seems that that chubby man has an impressive mental residence.

BB said this and I let out a light laugh, imagining the Director's reactions during all this chaos.

Ritsuka: Hehehe. Back to the subject. How did you manage to get into this parallel universe?

BB: You know about my friendship with Nayathrotep, don't you?

💭 A rather dangerous and bizarre friendship in my opinion....

Ritsuka: Yes, I am aware of that.

BB: So, because of that, I knew that you must be very lonely making this journey alone, so I decided to be generous and ask my dear friend from the beyond to do me a favor and transport me here. I did this using the easiest route, which is the connection bridge you have with your real body as an anchor. However, I had to have Abigail's authorization to be able to get here.

💭 Translation: You only came here because you are worried about me.

BB said this mentioning the fact that Abigail is the one protecting the connection I have with my real body in Chaldea.

Ritsuka: So let me see if I understand everything. You used your authority that you gained from Nayathrotep to get here, but on the way you had to pass by Abby first?

BB: That's right, Senpai, you hit the nail on the head! I have to admit that Abigail really did a great job decorating the place, I didn't expect the connecting bridge to be the Rail Zeppelin train.

BB said this, making me surprised again when she mentioned the train that mages use to auction and buy mystic eyes.

💭Wasn't that the train that Professor El-Melloi II and Faker (Hephaestion) once fought on?

Ritsuka: What is the reason for the Rail Zeppelin being the connecting bridge between my world and this parallel universe?

I say this not being able to understand what kind of connection that train has with me.

BB: Have you forgotten that incident you had with your memories being fragmented by that discarded AI that Da Vinci-San made to monitor the health status of the Chaldea members in the past?

Ritsuka: Ah! I remember that. If I remember correctly, it was in that incident that I met Reines and Gray for the first time. But what does that have to do with that train?

BB: Apparently, in your mind you have a strong and vague connection at the same time to that train. It can be said that a small part of your mind does not want to forget that specific memory, so Abigail decided to replicate the information that this memory has and used it as a bridge. I have to admit that it's a good idea.

💭 A small part of my mind that doesn't want to forget about that train.... Strange.... Why do I have a feeling of déjà-vu when trying to remember it?

Ritsuka: Okay. Now for my last important question. What did you do with the Simulated Universe?

BB: Oh! Didn't I tell you? The simulated universe is mine now. Well, not mine in the literal sense, but I gained the vast majority of control of this digital universe.

Ritsuka: How?! I know you're a pretty powerful AI in Mooncell, but how did you manage to take control of an entire universe?

BB: I gained Nous's authority, of course.

When BB said that, I just looked at her in surprise again.

Ritsuka: Wait a minute! You talked to Aeon from Erudition?!

BB: Of course. We're super powerful AI, so it's only obvious that we can communicate. What I made was a deal that is benefiting all of us. I gain control of the simulated universe among other little things and Nous gets knowledge of our world which is something that no one knows besides the two of us.

BB said this with a proud smile as if she was very pleased with what she did. However, I know very well the huge headache that will happen when I leave here.

💭Herta will have a fit when she finds out about this, after all the Simulated Universe is her precious baby. There is a possibility that she will be happy about it, after all she also likes "interesting" things happening. If the second option happens Herta is officially a masochist for me.

Ritsuka: But why did you do that? What was the reason you wanted the Simulated Universe?

BB: The first is that I need to collect data to become stronger, after all I am an AI. Information and data are practically my sources of power, in addition to some divine authorities, but that's another story. The second reason is that this simulated universe is practically Mooncell, but it's wider. Mooncell can only make a perfect simulation of planet Earth, but this Simulated Universe has a much greater reach.

BB said this explaining her reasons and I start to see that what she did makes sense.

Ritsuka: Hmmm... Saying it like that makes sense why you did it.

BB: I'm glad you understood everything, Senpai, but there's still one more thing I haven't told you yet.

BB said this with a sadistic smile on his face and I get a slight chill.

💭 Not that one. When BB has that face she's up to something.

Ritsuka: Before you told me this. Can you tell me why we're on the moon?

BB: That's a silly question. Because I want to make a house for myself here and I thought making a city on the moon would be a good idea.

💭Who would have the crazy idea of ​​making a city on the moon.

(A/N: *Cough* Cough* humanity and BB Dubai from OC 3 *Cough* Cough*)

BB:Okay! No more questions! Let's start my test that I made for you Senpai! Simulation Start!

With those words, BB and I were teleported to another location and I didn't even have time to react.

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Location: Solomon's Temple of Time.

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We changed locations and I saw that I was in a place I never imagined I would be back in.

Ritsuka: I-It can't be... This is... Solomon's singularity?!

I say this while being extremely shocked to see that I am back in a place where I thought my journey in Chaldea would end.

(Photo)

BB: That's right, Senpai! Like your first time in this special edition that I made just for you! Nothing better than starting in the place where you were at the height of your power.

BB said this while being very happy and jumping around me with joy while I was still in shock.

Ritsuka: You replicated that singularity?!

BB: Yes! With the Simulated Universe's capabilities along with the data I have about this singularity, I was able to recreate your epic battle against the BEAST I Goetia!

BB said this so excitedly that for some unknown reason she had party effects coming out around her while I was in shock.

Ritsuka: Why did you do this?!

BB: A test of course! Since this is the first time I'm using the Simulated Universe, I thought "why not start the first test by recreating one of your most important moments?". So what did you think?

BB said this with a smile, waiting for my answer, and I remained silent.

💭 I never thought I would be back here.... What a nostalgic feeling.... So many things happened here.... most of them are bad.

Ritsuka: I found it.... interesting. You said this is a test, right? Will it work the same way Herta does in her experimental analysis?

BB: No! No way! The test is very simple. You will simply repeat what you did in the original Singularity. You will defeat the Demon God Pillars and when you kill Goetia the test will be completed. Of course, there is one condition: you cannot use your Shadow Servants, after all, you have enough power to handle all of this alone.

BB said this with a smile, having complete confidence in my victory in this test.

💭Me against 72 Demon God Pillars? That's a new one.

Ritsuka: Okay. Let's get this over with.

I say this as I walk past the temple entrance, but BB stands in front of me, making me stop.

BB: Wait a minute, Senpai! You still have to get my surprise gift before you start this test.

BB said this pretending to be serious and I'm confused by what she said.

💭 A gift?

Ritsuka: What kind of gift?

BB: A gift that you'll love completely. Authorization given, sending "Grand Master" costume!

BB said this speaking to some kind of communicator on her helmet and at that moment something blue comes flying quickly towards us.

💭 Huh?!

The moment the unknown thing lands near us I see that it's a type of robotic armor with an appearance that I can't find words to describe such beauty.

Ritsuka: What is that?

I say this admiring the beauty of the armor that is captivating me.

BB: Remember I said I asked Nous for a few things? So this armor is my gift to you, consider it my blessing from your wonderful BB-chan!

BB said this with a big smile on his face and I start to cry seeing that something I had dreamed of as a child was in front of me.

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💭This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my entire life! Nothing can beat this!

BB: Huh? Senpai, are you crying?

Ritsuka: Of course I am! It is impossible not to be moved when seeing something so glorious and spectacular! This is all I could ask for in my life!

I say this showing my total excitement and pure joy at seeing that this armor is mine.

BB: I know you're a Mecha lover, but I didn't think it would be enough to make you cry. I don't see the beauty of it, it's just a powerful armor.

When BB said that, I immediately became serious and looked at her seriously.

💭How dare you say such blasphemy?!

Ritsuka: Heresy! Riding Mechas is every man's dream! We like weapons, especially space robots with big, cool weapons! We like the power fantasy, the excitement of space battles, and adventures! Mechas are the true romance of men! Don't insult our passion, BB!

I say this even as I pose and point my right finger at her.

BB: Huh? Since when do you watch Jojo?

Ritsuka: What?

BB: Nothing. So, are you going to wear the armor or not!

Ritsuka: Of course I will!

I say this as I approach the armor and at that moment I get very close to the armor and it opens in front of me.

BB: Now you just need to put your body inside the armor and it will do the rest by itself.

BB says this while giving me instructions and I do exactly what she says.

As BB said, when I put my body inside the armor, it closed and I saw a kind of visor on my helmet.

BB: Senpai, are you listening to me? Good. Now you're ready to take my test!

When BB said this, an enormous feeling of excitement surged from within my body as I felt myself moving inside the armor.

Ritsuka: This is incredible! I never thought I would be wearing armor like Odysseus.

BB:Now without further ado, let's start the test!

BB said this on the communicator, but I can see it in front of me.

However, at the moment I was about to enter the temple door, a thought crossed my mind.

Ritsuka: BB, all the Demon God Pillars I faced are here, aren't they?

BB: Yes, they are, why do you ask?

Ritsuka: Does that include Barbatos?

I say this in a sadistic tone with a slight smile on my face, but it's something BB couldn't see because of my helmet.

BB: Yes, why do you ask?

The moment BB said this, my smile got bigger, looking like a real villain's.

💭 Hehehe..... So Barbatos is here.... hahahaha! This is going to be a lot of fun.

Ritsuka: No big deal. Let's get this started!

I say this clearly being very excited about this test and like lightning I start running at high speed into the temple.

💭 I'm faster than usual, this must be the work of the armor... Hehehe.... I'm going to love this.

Without much delay I manage to pass the entrance and I enter Solomon's temple.

Ritsuka: I'm really back here.

I say this admiring the place again, only this time there is no Mash or the thousands of Servants, just me and BB.

At the same moment the ground starts to shake and I see all the Demon God Pillars appearing and like the last time I was here there were many of them.

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Seeing my old enemies again I can't help but have a genuine smile on my face it was a strange feeling I have to admit.

💭 In the past I was weak, but now I have the power to face all of you... Hmpf I never thought this would happen to me. But this is part of the course, I think this is a good time to test this incomplete blessing I got from the Aeon of Destruction.

I get into position seeing the Demon God Pillars approaching me and my right eye changes appearance.

Ritsuka: Okay. My friends. Let's dance!

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Next chapter: The reason why I'm fighting

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A/N:I have a lot to say about what happened in Ordeal Call 3, but if I did that I would be babbling too much. The most I can say is that Ritsuka literally fought against one of Alaya's functions and won in the process! Like... What?!

Yes, he had the help of Eresh, BB and the Hakunos, but man, the guy won against the Counter Force and didn't let a Timeline be erased! This is something that no Type Moon character has managed to accomplish!

I think when Nasu is in the kitchen he can only make a buffet because holy crap, this Ordeal Call was so much informative for me. The amount of Lore it had left me surprised