Astral Express.
Separated Compartment.
Outside the train window, the dazzling, ever-changing celestial body of Amphoreus.
Ends connected, constantly transforming, together creating a mesmerizing, dizzying effect.
However!
Inside the train carriage,
Stelle and Dan Heng's attention was not on the fantastical scenery outside at all.
Instead, it was focused on the unfolding story of Honkai: Star Rail before them!
"Is that all?"
Stelle raised an eyebrow slightly, revealing a disdainful smile.
This so-called interrogation felt like nothing more than casually answering a few questions...
Just as the bullet comments had analyzed...
Aglaea really didn't dare to do anything outrageous to us!
At that moment,
Dan Heng, with a serious expression, split off an interface.
"This is the storyline I've been following in real time."
"Here, I chose all the wrong options..."
Stelle gave a thumbs-up. "As expected of you."
"You really prepared for both outcomes!"
However,
when she saw the dialogue that followed, she immediately couldn't laugh anymore.
It seemed that because all the answers were wrong,
Aglaea's tone grew even colder. "The four questions are complete."
"The golden threads have revealed your wavering. Unfortunately, both of you have failed the trial."
"You may be a glimmer of hope descended upon Amphoreus, but you could also... be a threat to Amphoreus. I have no choice but to close the door of fate for you."
[Where is fairness, justice, and righteousness?]
[Someone, save us—]
Dan Heng said helplessly, "Here... probably no one can hear our cries for help."
No!
At a time like this,
Dan Heng, how can you still be so calm?!
Can't you show a little emotional fluctuation?
What a waste of this tense atmosphere.
"For the sake of the Holy City, I am willing to take up all the despised traits of this world, employing cold but effective methods."
"Castorice. Offer our guests a merciful farewell."
Castorice also dutifully followed Aglaea's instructions.
Approaching the two of them.
"There's no need to be tense..."
[Wait, give me another chance...]
However,
there was no unexpected twist here!
Castorice's face appeared on the screen.
Gentle and serene.
[Castorice places her slender, pale index finger on your pulse point.]
[A chill pierces your skin, then seeps into your meridians.]
Stelle was stunned.
Holy crap!
We're really going to die!
Dan Heng...
Hurry up and transform into Imbibitor Lunae!
Are you still hiding your power at a time like this?!
Haki Dan, you jerk!
[Castorice places her second finger... then her third, until half of her palm gently wraps around your left wrist.]
[The subtle fragrance of an unknown flower floods your nostrils... its lingering sweetness so intoxicating that you gradually forget the meaning of breathing.]
The screen grew darker and darker.
This likely corresponded to peacefully closing one's eyes.
[Your vision gradually blurs, replaced by a sea of purple... the flower-filled land she spoke of...]
[Then, you finally understand...]
[...you are welcoming your own Sweet Death.]
No!
Are we really going to die!?
Stelle widened her eyes.
There must be some twist later, there has to be!
Just as she wanted to keep watching,
an alarm sounded.
"Approaching Amphoreus—"
"Countdown... 3... 2... 1!"
Everything around them seemed to converge in an instant!
Matching the storyline,
it truly felt as if they were heading toward the end of life!
Some people always have friends like this—
When heading to an amusement park to ride thrill rides like drop towers, telling your companion a lie before it starts—such as that their screws are loose or their safety harness isn't fastened properly.
For a moment, they might actually believe it, the psychological suggestion creating a deep sense of unease.
Turning what was already an exciting ride into an instant of terror.
And now,
Stelle had a similar experience.
She couldn't help but let out a scream.
"Ahhhhhh..."
...
"Huh?"
Xianzhou Luofu.
Inside a manor.
Lin Yu looked at the pale blue screen before him and couldn't help but let out a sound of surprise.
Currently, the storyline of Honkai: Star Rail had reached a critical juncture on Amphoreus, and some things seemed to be heading in unexpected directions.
For example,
In the system shop that had just refreshed,
There was an item that appeared quite peculiar!
[——Emergency Event: Let Remembrance Freeze into Ice]
[Choice: Regardless of March 7th's connection to Amphoreus, symptoms similar to the storyline will appear. Reward: Time Reset.]
[Time Reset: Gain the ability to reset a target to any point in time once, with the option to retain certain traits.]
[Remaining Time: 00:04:54]
"Time Reset?"
Seeing this reward, Lin Yu's eyes lit up!
He had originally been considering whether to intervene early to alter the course of events if someone were to hijack March 7th's memories...
Now,
With this emergency event, there was no need to worry about that at all.
Let things take their natural course.
Let March 7th be frozen!
"Sorry, March."
"...Even though you'll be offline for a while, this aligns with the storyline..."
"Even if something goes wrong later, I can still save you!"
...
Aurum Alley.
Sitting on a stone bench.
Basking in the warm Sight.
It looked quite comfortable.
But March 7th was feeling increasingly unwell.
Earlier, she had only felt dizzy.
Now, she didn't even have a bit of strength left.
Projecting her phone screen within her field of vision.
"I can't go on..."
"This girl... needs to rest..."
She lay down directly on the stone bench.
In Aurum Alley, such behavior was typically seen only in idle loiterers.
But March 7th clearly couldn't care less about her image at this moment.
After lying down,
She seemed much more relaxed.
Letting out a long sigh.
Though she wanted to close her eyes and drift off to sleep in a daze,
The current storyline was too important!
March 7th cared deeply!
After such treatment, what choices would Stelle and Dan Heng make for their next actions!
...
"The two of you may continue to stay in Okhema, and the citizens will still regard you as honored guests. However, you must ensure that today's absurd scene will not be repeated," Aglaea said calmly.
Dan Heng's tone, unusually, carried a hint of displeasure!
Crossing his arms, he replied coldly, "Those words would be more fitting coming from the one who was interrogated."
"After going through this ordeal, what makes you think we would still help you?"
"Forgive us, but we cannot continue to cooperate under such high pressure."
...
"Awesome! Dan Heng! Awesome!"
"Teacher Dan Heng said everything I wanted to say!"
"He suddenly became so assertive!"
"The Chrysos Heirs have confirmed we mean no harm, now it's our turn to demand interest!"
"Dan Heng is clearly pressuring the Chrysos Heirs to give us an explanation and apology, otherwise this matter won't be settled!"
"I chose all the wrong options earlier, and even when Stelle almost died, Dan Heng didn't reveal his trump card, certain that the Chrysos Heirs wouldn't actually take action! He's truly steady!"