"I'm changed, I'm changed! What did you guys want me to ask Yu Ling again?"
March 7th, dressed in an exquisite formal gown, excitedly opened the train door.
Himeko immediately handed a prepared script to March.
Clearly,
during the few minutes March 7th was changing.
Everyone had already discussed a strategy.
After all, this was a rare opportunity to interact with Yu Ling!
This script was the collective wisdom of the Astral Express Crew in just five short minutes!
Just read it,
We can definitely make the most of this opportunity to ask questions!
"March, you'd better..."
Just as Himeko's words left her mouth, a white light suddenly enveloped March 7th.
She vanished before everyone's eyes.
Himeko's mouth twitched slightly.
Inner thoughts: "So frustrating, but I still have to keep smiling."
She turned around.
Looking at the equally helpless group.
"It seems... we'll have to rely on little March's improvisation."
...
March 7th only felt a wave of warmth wash over her entire body.
The next moment.
She found herself inside an exquisite villa.
The weather was clear.
The sunlight gentle.
Facing her was a large open window, beside which flowers of various colors could be seen.
"Wow, so this is where Yu Ling lives?"
Just as March 7th was about to step closer for a better look.
She heard a voice from behind.
"Wow, so this is how teleportation works?"
Turning around.
It was Guinaifen!
Upon seeing each other, both of them showed excited expressions.
"Hello, hello, Miss March 7th!"
"Ah, hello, Miss Guinaifen."
"I'm your fan!"
"Oh my, I'm your fan too!"
It was as if they had been friends for years!
They shook hands warmly.
At that moment,
Another calm and indifferent voice sounded.
"Greetings, you two."
Acheron!
The moment they heard the voice.
March 7th and Guinaifen immediately recognized it!
No helping it,
She was the most prominent character in the 2.0 major update!
Hearing her ultimate voice line "I weep for the departed!" every day!
Now, upon hearing her actual voice, they instantly reacted!
They saw Acheron dressed in the same attire as in the game.
She appeared gentle and approachable.
But at this moment, the two dared not immediately approach her and say things like "I'm your fan" or similar gestures.
This was a Self-Annihilator of Nihility!
Even knowing that Acheron is actually a gentle woman, that aura of hers still commanded reverence.
Making people instinctively keep a respectful distance!
"Haha..."
"Hello, hello~"
Fortunately, this awkward situation didn't last long.
A figure walked in from the doorway.
It was Yu Ling!
He was carrying a basket filled with various fresh fruits.
As if he had just picked them.
Some fruits still had dew clinging to them.
"Oh my, Yu Ling personally picked fruits for me to eat, I'm so touched~"
"Just for this, I think this preview is already worth it."
Acheron didn't voice any exclamations.
Instead, she unceremoniously picked up a peach and began eating it.
Her gaze subtly swept over Yu Ling.
"You three, let me know when you're ready," Lin Yu spoke up.
After saying that,
A screen appeared before the three of them, displaying the live stream interface.
However, it was still a black screen at the moment, as the live broadcast hadn't started yet.
Guinaifen, being sensitive to this, immediately looked over.
...
"Where are they? Where are they?"
"What's going on!?"
"Why hasn't it started yet? I'm going crazy with anticipation!"
"I thought it was my internet problem, but seeing that everyone else has no live stream either puts me at ease."
"Open up! Astral Express!"
"Shocking! The greatest heist in history! Yu Ling publicly kidnaps March 7th!"
"Star Rail no longer exists!"
...
Little Gui couldn't help but laugh.
As a streamer herself, she could empathize quite well.
"Then let's not waste your time, old man. Start the livestream."
"Alright."
As Lin Yu nodded.
The scene of everyone present appeared on the screen ahead.
The preview livestream officially began!
March 7th and Guinaifen sat on the sofa opposite Lin Yu, while Acheron sat in the middle.
Forming a "C"-shaped arrangement.
This better showcased the on-site effect.
The camera was just about to start.
Suddenly,
A system notification rang out in his mind!
"The item you follow [Honkai: Star Rail OP: Nameless Faces] has appeared in the latest list..."
Lin Yu immediately and discreetly opened the system Store.
At a glance, he spotted the golden resource among the 50 newly refreshed items!
He decisively purchased it!
He thought he'd have to wait until the preview livestream ended for it to appear, but sometimes things happen when you least expect them!
In that case...
The long prepared opening speech was no longer needed!
"Nameless Faces,"
Release!
Let Amphoreus's theme song herald the beginning of 3.0!
At this moment.
The three in the villa had no idea what was about to happen.
March 7th watched the livestream screen nervously and expectantly, imagining that their images would appear on it the next moment, and immediately sat up straight!
Little Gui was also watching the livestream screen in front of her.
However, her gaze occasionally stole glances at Yu Ling.
She couldn't help but feel that Yu Ling resembled an old acquaintance of hers!
Acheron crossed her arms, but she seemed a bit dazed.
She was deep in thought.
As a Self-Annihilator of Nihility, she now appeared in the eyes of everyone in this way.
Perhaps many years later, this recording would still be preserved.
This,
Could it also be considered a way to resist Nihility?
Right at that moment!
A majestic chanting voice resounded!
Like a war song before a grand expedition!
Resolute and powerful, deafening!
Little Gui and March 7th nearly fell off the sofa in shock!
No way!
Why did this suddenly happen!
We're the guests!
Yu Ling, you could've at least warned us!
This is a livestream for the entire universe—we have our reputations to uphold!
Thankfully.
Looking at the livestream screen.
At that moment, it wasn't showing the scene inside the villa.
Instead, following the rhythm of the song, visuals appeared.
It seemed to be in a royal city.
Rows of soldiers knelt on both sides.
At the very front,
Stood a man with his upper body bare.
He splashed a golden liquid onto his chest.
Instantly, golden marks were left on his body.
The man's expression remained unchanged.
His eyes revealed determination and coldness!
...
"???"
"Wow!"
"My headphones almost exploded!"
"That sound... I thought Nanook was attacking!"
"Starting off with something this big right away!?"
"Opening shocker!"
"Cool!"
"This is Amphoreus's theme song, right?"
"Starting with shirtless—wow!"
"Just dropping the song like that?"
....