Inside the Rosy Celestial Maiden discussion group,
A user named "Outer Realm Explorer" was actively posting.
[As I mentioned earlier, the Rosy Celestial Maiden doesn't seem like someone from Amphoreus at all]
[And in that camera, there were many wonders never seen in Amphoreus: a snow-white world, countless small celestial ships, shimmering skyscrapers...]
[The world beyond the sky truly exists!]
Reading this,
March 7th's heart skipped a beat!
Wasn't this describing Belobog, Xianzhou Luofu, and Penacony?!
It must be that person who helped take photos earlier seeing the pictures in the camera!
The barrage at this moment was also uniformly ominous.
...
"We're cooked!"
"Not good!"
"Outside the window, this night, shimmering with light～"
"Oh ho, so that person really saw the photo album!"
"Giving the locals of Amphoreus a little taste of the beyond."
...
And what followed left March 7th both amused and exasperated!
[Pink hair, a blue short-sleeved shirt, eyes like the sea reflecting the evening glow...]
[Isn't this truly the mortal incarnation of Mnemosyne?]
[I still have a few pieces of exquisite clothing handmade by Lady Aglaea hidden away, and I'm willing to offer the most beautiful garments as gifts to befriend the Rosy Celestial Maiden!]
March 7th silently opened her phone's photo album.
Inside was a full-body photo.
With pink hair and a blue short-sleeved shirt.
Good grief!
It really is me!
Just a moment of not paying attention!
And I've become a Celestial Maiden?
Achieving a height in Amphoreus that even Robin hasn't reached?
This, this, this...
Is this right?!
A user named [The Thirteenth Titan] immediately chimed in.
[I admit I've read a lot of unofficial histories, but the Celestial Ship Disaster isn't just folklore—it's a tragedy that truly happened]
[No one can traverse the heavens under Aquila's furious gaze—after all, whether the world beyond the sky even exists is still up for debate!]
[Whether the Rosy Celestial Maiden exists is also up for debate]
[Beyond-the-Sky Explorer: I already said I saw it with my own eyes!]
[Really? Then I also saw Nikador and Kephale shake hands and make peace]
[Explorer friend, you're spouting nonsense here, surely you've been bewitched by Zagreus]
Some believed, while others doubted.
In the end,
"Beyond-the-Sky Explorer" declared:
[I've been honest with you, yet you respond with such attitudes... Since that's the case, I'll prove the existence of the world beyond the sky in my own way!]
[Watch closely, I will fly to the world beyond the sky]
[Even if it costs me my life, I'll find the Rosy Celestial Maiden and make all of you shut up!]
March 7th scratched her head.
"Oh my..."
"This plot really knows how to stir things up!"
"I was just thinking of joining the adventure in Amphoreus once things settled down..."
"By then, won't there be fan clubs everywhere?!"
"No, no..."
"This is still just the plot—none of this has actually happened in reality yet!"
"I need to warn them!"
March 7th sent a message in the group chat.
But this time,
No one responded.
[Your message was sent successfully, but the recipient is temporarily unable to respond]
"This..."
"The train must be in warp right now..."
March 7th bought a bottle of chilled SoulGlad.
She gulped down several large mouthfuls.
Only then did the fiery feeling in her heart subside a bit.
However,
Perhaps because she drank too hastily,
She suddenly felt a bit dizzy.
"Huh..."
"Why do I suddenly feel so weak..."
She found a nearby stone bench and sat down.
Resting one hand lightly on her forehead.
She glanced at the sky.
Warm sunlight poured down.
Logically, this should have been a perfectly cozy afternoon.
But somehow,
March 7th suddenly felt a chill.
Abruptly,
she seemed to realize something!
Her pupils slightly contracted.
"Oh no..."
"I shouldn't have had that iced drink earlier..."
A strong sense of unease rose within her!
There was another possibility.
But March 7th didn't dare dwell on it!
After all,
her current state seemed very similar to how she was at the beginning of the story!
And it just happened to be at the moment when the train was leaping to Amphoreus.
Could this...
be a coincidence...
...
Astral Express.
"According to the original plan, Dan Heng and Stelle will still descend to Amphoreus using the detached carriage method."
Himeko's expression was grave,
explaining the arrangements to the two via video call.
"To deal with the attack upon descent, I specifically upgraded and reinforced the carriage."
"But time was tight, so I'm not sure if it will be fully effective."
Dan Heng nodded at the screen. "It should be fine. Now that we're prepared in advance, even if we encounter an attack, we can minimize the damage as much as possible."
Old Yang's voice chimed in. "Be careful in everything, and act within your means."
"Mm."
Stelle sat in the co-pilot seat of the detached carriage, checking the relevant safety measures.
From the story's perspective, that shot was still quite powerful!
It knocked both her and Dan Heng unconscious directly.
What if this time it just happened to hit a weak point and shattered my Stellaron? That would be a real mess!
We absolutely cannot let our guard down!
Himeko and Old Yang once again reminded the two to stay safe.
Then, the video call ended.
Pom-Pom's voice sounded.
"Carriage detachment prepared! Three... two... one!"
A solitary carriage began moving toward the figure-eight-shaped celestial body ahead.
Outside the window,
the Astral Express grew farther and farther away.
Both Stelle and Dan Heng felt somewhat heavy-hearted.
"I wonder if we'll still be able to play Honkai: Star Rail once we reach Amphoreus..." Stelle sighed.
"Most likely not. In the story, we couldn't even contact the Astral Express Crew, which means Amphoreus has no signal whatsoever."
"So that means... we'll have no idea about any subsequent developments?"
Stelle couldn't help but lick her lips.
Having grown accustomed to fine grains, suddenly switching to coarse ones really felt a bit uncomfortable!
She instantly felt a bit nervous!
Dan Heng comforted her, "Although the information revealed in the story so far isn't much, I already have a general understanding of the situation."
"Compared to starting from scratch like in the story, reality is already like having cheated."
"By the way, it'll probably take about ten more minutes to fully enter Amphoreus. There's still signal now, so you can and check the story one last time."
Stelle immediately opened the livestream!
Right now, any other kind of comfort was just empty talk!
Only by watching more of the story and learning more information could be considered the truth!
Just like a student about to take an exam, trying to cram in one or two more knowledge points right before the test begins.
"Huh?"
The previously lighthearted and sunny story suddenly took a sharp turn for the worse!
That guy who was taking photos earlier—Damionis—actually leaked all the contents of his camera!
And he was there loudly promoting the Rosy Celestial Maiden?
Making me take the fall?
"Seriously, bro!?"
Stelle put herself in that position.
Her temper instantly flared!
"You're playing dirty with me?"
"Once we reach Amphoreus, we'll see whether my bat is harder or your head is!"
Dan Heng appeared much calmer.
He said quietly, "Crisis can also be an opportunity."
"Huh? What do you mean?"
Dan Heng let out a soft sigh.
He continued, "Haven't you noticed? Regarding the matter of the outsiders... the reactions of the Chrysos Heirs and the ordinary people are far too different."
"Moreover, this world itself has many inconsistencies."
"...These Chrysos Heirs must still hold secrets we don't know about."
"And now..."
"Since we accidentally leaked the matter of the outsiders, the Chrysos Heirs will inevitably take corresponding measures... This opens a breakthrough point. Perhaps... some crucial clues will be exposed."
"Let's just keep watching."