Xianzhou, Luofu.
Inside a teahouse.
Seats had already been fully booked in advance.
Luofu players enjoyed savoring authentic tea while watching the storyline.
With version 3.0's update imminent, the teahouse was once again packed to the brim!
Many players had already taken their seats early, excitedly discussing what happened yesterday.
"Last night's preview livestream was so damn thrilling, it practically fried my Jade Abacus!"
"I heard it was because the Honkai Impact 3rd storyline was too heartbreaking, which pissed off Aha, who came looking for trouble but ended up getting scared off by Yu Ling!"
"Hahahaha, Aha really lost face!"
"I wonder what new changes the Amphoreus version will bring?"
"Who cares about new changes? As soon as I log in, I'm pulling for The Herta!"
"I'll spin The Herta like a top!"
"Drinks, mineral water, peanuts, melon seeds, eight-treasure porridge—make way for those coming to watch!"
...
Astral Express.
To welcome the upcoming version 3.0, the entire Astral Express Crew had made preparations.
They dimmed the lights in the Parlor Car in advance.
Fruits, snacks, and tea were laid out on the table.
Everyone had also chosen their seats!
The projection was activated!
All they needed now was for Yu Ling to update on time!
However.
One person seemed particularly restless!
She kept getting up and pacing by the window.
Then she would grab some snacks, take a few bites, and seem to find them tasteless.
Picking up a drink, she took a sip and let out a deep sigh.
"March 7th is really fidgety,"
Stelle remarked,
"If she's like this before the storyline even starts, won't she explode once it officially begins?"
March 7th turned around.
Her usually lively eyes now carried a trace of unease.
"You... you're just sitting there talking without feeling any pressure!"
"In the preview video, all of you were there, but not me!"
"This girl feels like she's been abandoned by the whole world, wuwu..."
As she spoke.
March 7th even let out a symbolic sob.
Clearly.
The preview livestream had made her originally resilient heart sensitive and fragile~
"Don't worry, March, we won't let that happen,"
Himeko took a sip of coffee and reassured her.
Dan Heng also spoke up: "That's right, we're gathered here to watch the storyline livestream precisely to prevent any situation that might threaten our personal safety."
Black Swan smiled gently.
In a soft voice, she said: "Miss March 7th, you hold special significance for us Memokeepers. If any unfavorable signs appear, I will spare no effort to help you."
Seeing Black Swan's assurance.
Sunday also spoke up: "As a passenger, I will do everything I can."
With so many people comforting her, March 7th felt a bit embarrassed for a moment.
But her heart felt much better!
"With so many capable individuals on the train now, plus the advantage of previewing the plot, everything should be fine!"
Deep breath.
March felt her mood recovering quite a bit!
She finally settled down properly next to Stelle.
"It's starting! It's starting!"
"Little Gui has already started streaming!"
...
"Everyone! I'm back!"
"That's right, appearing in your livestream is none other than Little Gui, who personally experienced Yu Ling's preview stream~"
"To experience so many thrilling things in such a short lifetime, Little Gui feels this life... was worth it!"
"Next, we're about to witness a new chapter of Amphoreus!"
"Just thinking about it makes my heart pound with excitement!"
Little Gui was animated and lively in front of the camera.
It seemed she had returned to her comfort zone.
Many players responded with comments!
...
"Good! Full of spirit!"
"I came as soon as I caught the scent!"
"Flowing Aeons, steadfast Little Gui."
"I wish I could be as carefree as you..."
"Salute to the legendary game Emanator."
"[Aeon of Joy Aha has joined the livestream]"
"Amphoreus, activate!"
"Season 3, may it have a great premiere!"
"I bet the Astral Express is watching the plot right now too..."
"I bet March 7th must be panicking right now~ (doge)"
...
Honkai: Star Rail, activate!
Grand and melodious music began to play.
The front of the Astral Express appeared on the screen.
Speeding toward an unknown nebula.
This was the game's startup screen, already familiar to players.
But at this moment today,
it carried a special significance!
"Hum!"
Light engulfed the surroundings.
Officially entering the game!
A small tip appeared at the bottom of the interface.
[Fuli]
[Thought is existence, memory is proof of existence]
[The Aeon who presides over the Path of Remembrance records all that is forgotten, preparing for the universe's rebirth]
Seeing these words, Black Swan smiled slightly.
"Seems like a good start~"
However,
her smile soon froze on her face!
The moment the game interface loaded,
a window had already popped up.
[March 7th: Winter's End, Warmth Arrives]
This was an outfit March had worn during the Belobog storyline.
In the image, she looked playful and cute, full of energy like a little princess!
On the right side,
there was a line of text.
[Ready?]
[A new stop, a new Trailblaze!—And of course, new clothes to wear!]
[Before setting off, Black Swan did a divination for me, saying I'd have a stunningly 'chilling' performance on Amphoreus. I immediately understood—it means this little dress can finally be worn!]
0 .....
[Come on, Stelle, let's take a photo together, make it a beautiful shot~]
[—March 7th]
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...
"She looks so pretty!"
"Little March is adorable!"
"Wait! Something's off! Something's very, very off!"
"What does 'stunningly chilling' mean? Explain it to me, what the hell does 'stun-ning-ly chill-ing' mean?!"
"[Chilling]is a homophone for [thrilling], which is quite amusing."
"Can't hold back from the very start."
"Black Swan, do you know something?!"
"Isn't this what Yu Ling said to March 7th during the preview..."
...
"Thud!"
The small cookie in March's hand suddenly fell.
She turned her head somewhat stiffly.
Looking at Black Swan.
"That... Miss Black Swan... is 'beautiful and moving' supposed to mean 'beautiful and freezing'?"
"What exactly do you mean?"
Black Swan gave a helpless smile: "Miss March 7th, I have absolutely no clue either."
In her heart,
Black Swan had already cursed Yu Ling countless times.
This is clearly something you said in the preview!
And now you're forcing it onto me, right?
I'm a Pathstrider of Remembrance, not an Emanator of The Finality!
Same with that "Collection of Celestial Fables. Part 1" before.
It was clearly Yu Ling himself exposing fables about the Aeons, but he had to switch the protagonist to me!
Making it seem like I could even prophesy about Aeons!
To the point where I was wanted across the entire universe for a while!
Tell me,
is this something a human would do, Zero?.