[I've taken a screenshot, remember your ID! Make sure you keep your word!]
March 7th was busy arguing with the forum players.
When suddenly, Stelle poked her arm.
March 7th looked at Stelle, puzzled.
Only to see Stelle licking her lips.
Looking a bit parched!
"What's up?"
Stelle extended a finger.
Pointing straight ahead.
Following the direction of her finger, March 7th immediately showed a look of surprise!
Any thoughts of browsing the forum were instantly thrown to the back of her mind!
Up ahead.
Mr. Yang was walking over, chatting and laughing with two people!
And those two people…
Were none other than Acheron and Black Swan!
"Wow~~"
"Mr. Yang really pulled it off!"
"He actually managed to bring over these two heavyweight figures, Acheron and Black Swan!"
After the two groups met.
Acheron and Black Swan greeted the stunned March 7th and Stelle, "Members of the Astral Express, it's a pleasure to meet you."
March 7th, having been on the train for a while, had seen her fair share of the world.
She quickly regained her composure.
"Hello, hello~"
"Finally meeting you in person."
She poked Stelle beside her.
Hinting for her to close her mouth and not embarrass herself in front of others.
Stelle hurriedly extended both hands.
Shaking hands with Acheron and Black Swan simultaneously.
"The protagonist of Star Rail, the Trailblazer, it's an honor to meet you in person."
"Just like in the game, you're full of spirit."
Stelle nodded, "Miss Black Swan from the Garden of Recollection, the enigmatic prophet who dares to speak of the Aeons... It's an honor to meet you too!"
While the three exchanged pleasantries.
March 7th politely stepped aside.
Secretly activating her camera.
She captured this historic moment!
It was sure to be a hit when posted on the forum!
At that moment.
Little Gui's voice rang out in surprise from the live stream!
"The full version of Acheron's PV is here!!"
The various factions involved in the negotiations all paused their actions.
Turning their attention to the large screen!
The video began.
The camera focused on a pair of legs.
Walking slowly down the street.
Everything around was shrouded in a monochrome darkness.
Evoking a sense of nostalgia, like an old-fashioned cartoon.
However.
The clamorous sounds in the background clashed starkly with this atmosphere.
"Good morning, afternoon, and evening, residents of Penacony..."
"The [Charmony Festival] is approaching, and guests from all over have arrived..."
"Stay tuned after the break."
As the camera pulled back.
The figure strolling in the rain.
Was none other than Acheron.
Holding a red umbrella.
Like a ghost, she stood in stark contrast to the modern style of Penacony!
At that moment.
Behind her.
Was a massive advertising screen.
On it was the silhouette of a woman.
"Dyed in your colors..."
As the slogan faded.
A powerful burst of music played.
One by one, red goldfish appeared around Acheron.
Their numbers grew.
Almost forming a school of fish.
A fox mask flashed by.
Accompanied by a burst of unrestrained laughter.
...
"That iconic mask and laughter... It's you! Sparkle!"
"I knew it! I said the previous PV felt too short and deceptive."
"So, was it all a test by Lady Sparkle?"
"Sparkle: Let me test your strength too!"
"Black Swan: Now it's your turn."
"The episode Black Swan wanted to laugh at the most!"
"First Black Swan, then Sparkle, and finally Aventurine put on a grand performance with Acheron. Are they all that brave?"
"Let's just be glad Acheron is on our side, or else their graves would already be overgrown with weeds."
...
Next.
As everyone had seen earlier.
Blade appeared first to provoke Acheron.
But now.
It was clear to see.
This Blade bore distinct characteristics of a red illusion!
Following that, Kafka and Silver Wolf appeared, and it was the same.
"I mourn for the departed..."
"All that has passed..."
"Has returned to Nihility."
"Like tears..."
"Eventually disappearing in the rain."
With a reverse grip, she drew her blade.
And once again unleashed that earth-shattering strike!
Even though it wasn't the first time watching it.
It still left all the players in awe!
Of course!
It was only now that they realized!
Acheron's blade did not destroy Penacony.
But rather, the massive illusion crafted by Sparkle!
As the blade fell.
In the air.
Sparkle's fox mask drifted away with the wind.
Shattering into countless fragments and vanishing.
...
"No!!! Spark――le――"
"I hope she's okay..."
"After that strike, she's bound to be bruised and battered, right?"
"Sparkle: Don't worry, I've tested this strength too (just kidding)."
"It seems Sparkle wanted to have some fun with Acheron and created an illusion, but Acheron saw through it immediately. She directly slashed through the illusion. Sparkle took one look at the situation and ran, not daring to stick around, she's outta here."
"Watching it again, the entire PV can be considered a piece of art!"
...
After the PV ended.
Guinaifen wore a thoughtful expression.
"Folks, I just realized something!"
"We've been so captivated by the storytelling and effects of this PV..."
"That we forgot the most crucial point!"
"This is a character PV!"
"That means Acheron's strike just now created an effect akin to a black hole collapsing... This is likely Acheron's ultimate ability in the game!"
"Oh my god, if that's the case..."
Next.
The barrage of comments took over Guinaifen's train of thought.
...
"If that's the case, I'm pulling for her!!"
"Huh? No way?!"
"If that's the effect, it's too terrifying! Every time she uses her ultimate, a Penacony gets destroyed?"
"No way! Absolutely not! Acheron is definitely a Nihility Path character! She's a debuff-type teammate, Yu Ling wouldn't design an ultimate like that!"
"You're right, but [death] is also a kind of debuff (doge)."
"Whatever! I'm pulling for her!"
"So many people have tested her strength, it's a guaranteed win!"
"Who says Nihility can't deal direct damage?"
...
On the scene.....
After watching her own PV again.
Acheron also felt a sense of anticipation.
How would Yu Ling ultimately design her skills and stats?
If it had to align with the definition of a [Nihility] character, the skills indeed couldn't have overly powerful damage.
But if the damage was too low...
It would be hard to match the corresponding effects.
"It seems being a developer isn't an easy job," she mused.
As she sighed.
Someone approached her.
It was Aventurine, the company envoy who had a standout performance in the recent storyline.
Aventurine seemed to be in a good mood.
He said, "I suppose there's no need for unnecessary introductions."
"We're all characters in Honkai: Star Rail, and we even had a fierce battle in the storyline, a classic case of love and hate..."
"Get to the point, Mr. Aventurine."
"I would like to apologize to Miss Acheron for my actions in the storyline..."
Aventurine wore a sincere expression.
"...Repeatedly proclaiming you as an Emanator and leading players to view you as the mastermind behind Penacony... These were indeed tactics I employed to achieve my goals."
"In the game, I had no choice, but in reality, I hope Miss Acheron won't hold it against me."
"This is a small token of apology in Credits..."
Acheron heard.
A notification sound from her phone indicated a transfer had been received.
Though it was referred to as a small apology, the unit following the amount was certainly not insignificant.
Acheron's gaze darkened slightly.
She was about to refuse.
But then, the representative of the family, Sunday, the head of the Oak Family, approached her.
"Miss Acheron, these are all the gifts the family has prepared for you..."
"Previously, out of excessive concern for Penacony's safety, we viewed you as a threat. On behalf of the entire family, I sincerely apologize to you."
Two large bags of gifts.
Inside were some of Penacony's signature luxury items!
Acheron found herself momentarily at a loss.
Seeing this.
March 7th and Stelle immediately volunteered to help her out.
"Ah, Sister Acheron, just accept it, it's what you deserve!" March 7th's words were as sweet as honey.
"Yeah, yeah, don't be polite with them," Stelle chimed in.
To an outsider, it might seem as if they had been close sisters for years.
Stelle and March 7th exchanged a knowing glance.
They had silently made a decision!
Hold onto Acheron's coattails!
From now on, you're my sister!