At this moment.
Little Gui's livestream.
The barrage had turned into a chaotic mess!
All sparked by the rhythm caused by Dan Heng's expression in the plot——
...
"I'm not entirely convinced there isn't an option here to send him directly to meet the Sky Titan."
"Dan Heng, quickly use your 0-frame startup ability!"
"The situation happened too suddenly and got out of control. Dan Heng is probably a bit stunned too, acting out of urgency to save someone, that's what it is..."
"Teacher Dan Heng may look steady and wise, but he's the one who caused the train flood incident by using Azure Dragon's Cleansing to clean."
"Dan Heng should really thank his poker face for making others think he's the most level-headed one, but in reality, he's the most reckless! Whenever something happens, his first instinct is to take a hit from my Cloud-Piercer. The last time he used his brain, it led to something called the Sedition of Imbibitor Lunae."
"That was Dan Feng's doing, not Dan Heng's..."
"It's all good, bro. Next patch, if I die once, we can have Sedition of Imbibitor Lunae Pro."
"Dan Heng: Take it up with my Jade Abacus of Allying Oath!"
...
In the separated compartment.
Stelle watched the barrage arguments with great interest.
Suddenly, she thought of something.
She turned to Dan Heng beside her and asked, "By the way... if I really die in Amphoreus, will you use the Dragon Transformation Art to revive me?"
Dan Heng was taken aback.
Then he rolled his eyes dramatically.
Clearly exasperated by Stelle's sudden question.
"Don't talk nonsense."
"I think your life is pretty tough; you probably won't run into trouble."
After saying that,
Dan Heng still sighed.
His expression softened slightly.
"I'll do my best to keep you safe."
At that moment.
Gift effects flashed continuously across the livestream screen!
Someone was using gifts to send barrages.
Hoping their message would catch the attention of many players.
[Undefeated Legend] gifted Little Gui a Diting Storm and left a comment: You've all misunderstood Teacher Dan Heng. The actual situation was under his control all along...
At first, Stelle thought it was just another troll comment.
She kept reading.
Unexpectedly, what [Undefeated Legend] said actually made some sense!
"No wonder I felt something was off about you in this storyline!"
"So this was all part of your plan too, Teacher Dan Heng!"
Dan Heng closed his eyes slightly.
Then slowly opened them again.
Crossing his arms.
Looking as if he was hiding his achievements and fame!
To Stelle,
this almost felt like Dan Heng was tacitly admitting it!
That indifferent gaze seemed to say—
Just standard procedure, everyone take a seat!
Indeed!
Teaming up with Teacher Dan Heng was the right choice!
I just need to follow my instincts, while Dan Heng has to consider so many things...
We're set! We're set!
This Trailblaze journey to Amphoreus is completely secured!
...
In the livestream.
At first, some people refuted [Undefeated Legend]'s claims.
But as evidence was presented one piece after another, fewer and fewer people argued back, until it fell completely silent.
Instead,
many players had sudden realizations!
...
"No wonder Dan Heng's intelligence seemed to fluctuate this time—he was acting all along!"
"After hearing the expert's analysis, everything makes sense now!"
"[Undefeated Legend]—my external brain!"
"Speaking of which, that username sounds like it belongs to an elementary school kid..."
"Dan Heng already said earlier that he needed to hide his strength. Here, he might as well have written 'acting' on his face... Even if we actively broke our oath with Aglaea, what could she possibly do to us?"
"Hahaha, as a Dan Heng fan, I'm thrilled! Our Dan Heng is just that clever! [Like][Like][Like]"
"Teacher Dan Heng gets the MVP, while the Stellaron spirit just rides along for the win."
"I'm starting to look forward to how Aglaea will handle this next."
...
After reading the barrage, Little Gui also had a sudden realization!
"Ah, so that's how it is!"
"Oh no, now I'm really identifying with the protagonist—I've become a total freeloader..."
After realizing that Dan Heng had been carrying the team all along.
The previously tense plot instantly took on a different flavor!
It felt like "everything is under control"!
Damionis was taken away by the guards.
Now,
Little Gui was even looking forward to Aglaea's interrogation arriving sooner!
That way,
we could use this opportunity to extract more information about Amphoreus and the world beyond!
Following the plot's guidance.
The next step was to find the Lion's Mouth of Truth and try to quell the rumors.
Little Gui suddenly felt no urgency at all!
Let the bullets fly a little longer!
Passing by an art merchant nearby.
Approached to speak.
"Greetings, esteemed guests, whether it be dawn, morning, or noon!"
"Care to take a look at the goods in my hands? See, I happen to have a freshly painted artwork—'Nikador Battles the Rosy Celestial Maiden'!"
?!
Wait a minute!
Who?
A stone slab suddenly appeared in the puzzle interface.
On it was painted a pink-haired woman who looked quite resolute, similar to the goddess in the murals!
...
"???"
"Damn, I actually missed this Easter egg!"
"Little March would definitely be thrilled if she saw this!"
"Astral Express: Bring your Rosy Celestial Maiden to court."
"You shall bear all consequences."
...
Such a commemorative item, and it only cost twenty-five thousand Credits.
Decided to buy it without hesitation.
The art merchant fawned, saying, "Deal! From now on, this 'Nikador Battles the Rosy Celestial Maiden' is your private collection!"
"But, since you seem to like it so much, how about taking a look at another piece in my possession? Its name is 'Phainon and Pie-non'—"
Dan Heng immediately refused.
Perhaps he didn't want to see Stelle get scammed again.
"Thank you, we don't need it. Let's go."
However.
For Dan Heng in the story, this might have been just a minor episode.
But!
For many players, it was anything but ordinary!
Anything that appears in Honkai: Star Rail must have some significance!
Little Gui even blurted out, "Whoa, this name... there's something to it!"
"'Phainon and Pie-non'?"
"Is this hinting that Amphoreus has a corresponding antagonist?!"
"Let me take notes. If a similar enemy appears later, this would truly be an Easter egg hint."
Arrived at the Lion's Mouth of Truth.
Requested it to quell the rumors.
The Lion's Mouth of Truth was initially reluctant until Mydei appeared.
Speaking in an icy tone, he said, "—Shut up!"
"Do as they say, or... I'll crush you into iron dust with my bare hands."
The Lion's Mouth of Truth was instantly thunderstruck: "Oh ho! I—I understand, this lion will find a way right away!"
"I promise all of you, from now on—you will never hear the words 'Rosy Celestial Maiden' again!"
The rumors seemed to gradually die down.
Dan Heng thanked Mydei.
Mydei crossed his arms and said disdainfully, "Don't misunderstand. I just can't stand that lion head."
"And besides, Phainon seems to value you. If you were to be cleaned up without a clear reason... his fragile, glass-like heart couldn't take it."
[Cleaned... cleaned up?]
"Good luck to yourselves, outsiders. Pray this farce hasn't reached Aglaea's ears yet."
With that, he left.
Mydei departed directly.
Upon seeing the word "cleanup," Little Gui immediately gasped in shock.
However,
after learning that Dan Heng had been acting all along,
she was only slightly surprised and quickly relaxed.
Her eyes lit up!
She began explaining:
"Folks! Dan Heng is still acting here!"
"Mydei said he hopes Aglaea doesn't know about the Rosy Celestial Maiden incident..."
"How could she not know!"
"Even the entire Okhema campus network was personally coded by Aglaea. How could she not know!"
"Teacher Dan Heng must have already considered this..."
"So, Dan Heng is definitely thinking about how Aglaea will treat us—"
"Once things go beyond control, directly tear through the heart-sea's shoulder!"
...
"Alright, alright, Little Gui, you've even learned to extrapolate."
"Not worried at all, okay? The Little Azure Dragon hasn't even frowned so far."
"I hope Aglaea can put some pressure on us, otherwise it's not interesting (doge)."
"Aglaea never expected that just from us going out for a stroll, the whole city now knows about the Rosy Celestial Maiden."
"The key is we didn't do it on purpose—it was all to save people!"
"Dan Heng: What Chrysos Heirs? They're nowhere near as cunning as our -scheme Preceptors!"
"This round, nailed it!"