Xianzhou Luofu
Exalting Sanctum Square.
Seeing the silver-white mecha appear in the video, many people immediately pointed at the screen in excitement!
"Wowwwww!"
"It's Sam!!!"
"The last member of the Stellaron Hunters!"
"Is she finally making her appearance in Penacony?"
"Now the team is complete!"
"I love this mecha's fighting style so much!"
"When will Sam be added to the gacha pool? I'm pulling for sure!"
However.
When everyone clearly saw who Sam was facing, they couldn't help but gasp in shock!
"There's another expert?"
"Hiss… who is this expert?"
"She's actually overpowering Sam?"
"This woman seems terrifyingly strong!"
"She doesn't look like a local from Penacony…"
Just as everyone was filled with doubt, the scene changed.
"With a blink, time rewinds, and in the next dream of that night, we'll meet again."
The Trailblazer leaped into the air with all her might.
A golden light appeared in her hand.
She slammed it down onto the ground!
In an instant.
The entire screen was engulfed in light!
Then.
Within the golden glow.
She transformed into a giant trashcan!
And delivered a powerful punch to the enemy in front of her!
On the other side.
Her opponent was Sampo, shrouded in a dark blue aura…
"Huh?"
"What the hell is this!"
"The Trailblazer's true form is actually a giant trashcan?"
"So our protagonist is a trashcan spirit!"
"And even my old pal Sampo gets a role?"
"Seeing the protagonist's mental state is as stable as ever… going crazy, I'm relieved."
The song was nearing its end.
This part was a soft, melodic hum.
And the scene changed once again.
The Trailblazer sat on a rooftop.
Behind her.
A girl was facing this way, but something about her seemed off.
Her body was glowing with a radiant, colorful light.
It was the same harmless-looking girl who had appeared earlier.
As the perspective shifted.
She transformed into a shower of light… and dissipated.
"What's going on!"
"There's a knife here!"
"She only appeared for a minute, and now she's gone?"
"I don't even know her name yet…"
"In that last scene, it seemed like the Trailblazer was crying too."
"Damn, does anyone know this girl? Someone warn her not to go to Penacony!"
At this moment.
The background shifted to a dark space.
Only a bright ring of light was visible.
It looked like a black hole!
The purple-haired woman raised her head.
A line of bloody tears streamed down.
Sam slowly disappeared within the light.
Finally.
The video ended with the Trailblazer and Clockie dancing together.
"Damn! The last ten seconds of the ending dropped so many knives!"
"Why was that woman crying? Who is she?"
"Sam also faded away. Does this mean Sam is going to die in Penacony?"
"Kafka and Silver Wolf, come save her!"
"Did the purple-haired woman kill Sam, and that's why she's crying?"
"That can't be! Sam is the powerhouse of the Stellaron Hunters. Could that seemingly clueless woman really pose a threat to Sam?"
"That purple-haired woman seems the most suspicious in the entire video!"
"Investigate her thoroughly!"
"What's her deal anyway?"
...
Astral Express.
"She must have quite a background!"
Inside the Parlor Car.
The Astral Express Crew had just finished watching the OP of "Sleepless Night."
The song itself was undoubtedly excellent.
But what mattered most now was the content revealed in the video!
It was like a sneak peek into the future!
March 7th speculated, "I feel like this purple-haired woman might be a major boss in Penacony!"
"She's definitely going to play a significant role in the upcoming storyline!"
"If we decide to head to Penacony as well, we should be careful not to provoke her if we encounter her."
"What about you, Mr. Yang? What do you think of this purple-haired woman?"
Seeing Old Yang lost in thought.
March 7th thought he had noticed some crucial details.
However!
Old Yang's heart was in turmoil at that moment!
He had seen another familiar face in the game's storyline…
To be honest.
After so long, he was almost numb to it.
He had gotten used to it.
But this woman wasn't just any old acquaintance.
She could be considered a comrade!
Raiden Mei…
However.
Old Yang knew very well.
This woman couldn't possibly have crossed the Star Gate from their original world like he did.
Though her appearance and demeanor were strikingly similar.
There was an added layer of natural coldness and detachment about her.
Even so.
Her face still brought a sense of familiarity to Old Yang.
March 7th poked him.
Snapping Old Yang out of his thoughts.
Old Yang said, "I think she's not an enemy."
"Perhaps she can be trusted."
March 7th's eyes widened in surprise.
"Huh?"
"Mr. Yang, you can't be serious!"
"This is such a classic case of judging a book by its cover!"
"Take Luocha, for example…"
"No matter how he behaves in the storyline, you've always been suspicious and wary of him."
"But now, just after seeing this woman for the first time, you're saying she can be trusted?"
"Mr. Yang, tell me, was there someone like her in your homeland?"
"What did she do? What were her abilities?"
Old Yang adjusted his glasses.
March 7th's barrage of questions left March at a loss for words.
Himeko pondered for a moment and said, "I think... Welt's first impression is crucial."
"According to Welt, there have been quite a few characters in the previous storyline who seemed similar but were actually different."
"Although these people exist in different worlds, they share similar trajectories."
"With Welt's experience and knowledge, forming a preconceived impression gives us a general direction before we even make contact."
"At least it's better than knowing nothing at all."
March 7th nodded thoughtfully.
She sighed, "As expected of Big Sister Himeko, what you said makes so much sense."
"But speaking of which... why haven't I encountered any old acquaintances?"
Stelle teased, "Well, you don't have a past as tumultuous as Uncle Yang's. Your past is pretty much a blank slate."
Old Yang corrected, "Using 'tumultuous' to describe it might not be entirely appropriate."
"I think my past can be described as full of ups and downs, truly extraordinary."
Stelle's eyes lit up slightly.
She said, "Uncle Yang, you could learn from Yu Ling and turn your past into a game!"
"Who knows, it might become as popular as Honkai: Star Rail and sweep across the universe?"
"Ahem... let's talk about that later."
...
Penacony.
Firefly led Acheron to her room.
She even thoughtfully marked out other locations within the hotel, such as the restaurant, ballroom, and swimming pool.
Although they might not necessarily be used, it was still a gesture of goodwill.
Acheron smiled softly, "Thank you, Firefly."
"I'll remember your name."
Firefly also smiled.
Although in the game's storyline, she might end up fighting Acheron.
And it even hinted.
That she might die by her blade...
But for now.
She felt that there was no direct conflict of interest between her and this woman.
Because of the game Honkai: Star Rail.
Elio's script had already become invalid.
The real world had also undergone significant changes.
Perhaps.
She might not necessarily become enemies with Acheron...
"Then I'll take my leave. If you need anything, just contact me via phone."
"Mm."
After Firefly left Acheron's room.
A tourist from the same floor passed by the door while playing with their phone.
The sound coming from the phone was Sleepless Night.
After watching it.
The tourist scratched their head.
Muttering to themselves, "Strange, I remember bumping into a woman this morning who looked just like the person in this video!"
"So she's this strong!?"
The tourist walked past Acheron's room.
In their other hand, they held The Reverie Hotel Guide, and upon closer inspection, the image of the waitress on the cover was none other than Black Swan!
At that moment.
The cover's image suddenly moved.
As if it had detached itself from the picture.
Soon.
Black Swan's figure appeared in front of the room.
A barely suppressed smile curled at the corner of her lips.
"Look what I've found..."
"A Galaxy Ranger who calls herself Acheron."
"In the video released by Yu Ling, just a few shots showcased extraordinary abilities."
"Your memories must be truly worth preserving."
Black Swan took a step forward.
The solid door couldn't stop her at all.
She entered Acheron's room directly.
Inside, she saw Acheron lying peacefully in the Dreamscape pool, her eyes already closed.
At this moment, Acheron had entered the realm of dreams.
In this case, Black Swan could only follow Acheron into the dreamscape to glimpse her memories.
However, there was something else here.
For example, that invitation letter, which took the form of a music box.
The "temperature" and "texture" of it clearly didn't belong to this Galaxy Ranger.
Black Swan's gaze slightly darkened as she began to read the memories stored within.
Duke Inferno's voice soon echoed.
"A Galaxy Ranger?"
"We at the Eternal Flame Manor don't seem to have any dealings with such people."
"Never mind, perhaps it's just a player who came after seeing this video."
"I'm in a good mood today, invite her in."
"Alright, Father."
Indeed!
Black Swan's heart stirred slightly!
Just from this brief exchange in the memory, she could glean an important piece of information!
Before Duke Inferno's death, it was this Galaxy Ranger who appeared at the Eternal Flame Manor!
Thus, the identity of the mastermind behind the Duke Inferno case, which had captured the attention of the entire universe, was now clear!
Just as Black Swan was about to delve deeper to see what had happened in between, perhaps even to assess Acheron's strength level...
A cold whisper came from beside her: "What are you doing in my room?"