Steluna: "I'm On Camera Bare-Faced… You Won't Laugh at Me, Right?"
As the discussion continued, time slipped by unnoticed.
Within the livestream, the screen slowly shifted — and a brand-new scene unfolded.
[Now that the explanation phase has concluded, it's time to get to the real show!]
[As everyone knows, the videos I edit are always presented in their purest form.]
[Therefore, during the upcoming playback, there will be no commentary — only the story itself.]
[Please enjoy responsibly and remain civil.]
The editor's voice echoed once more, delivering a final reminder.
March 7th:
"No commentary at all? Just the story?"
"That's kinda disappointing…"
"I wanted to see how a higher-dimensional civilization would judge our universe's events."
Her tone carried genuine regret.
Steluna:
"Even without commentary, we still have their world's live comments!"
"Reading those is basically the same thing."
Guinaifen:
"Exactly! Exactly!"
"This way the immersion is even better!"
Sushang:
"Guinaifen?! You're here too?!"
"I thought this place was full of big-shot elites!"
Guinaifen:
"Shangshang!!! My dear Shangshang, where are you? I'll come find you!"
Sushang:
"Fenny! My precious Fenny! I'm still on duty!"
Qingque:
"Can you two stop being so cringe?"
"I'm getting goosebumps just reading this."
Inside the Divination Commission, Qingque stared at the screen with visible discomfort.
Fu Xuan:
"Qingque! Step forward!"
Qingque:
"Present! Lady Diviner, what are your orders?"
Fu Xuan:
"Still asking? You're supposed to be working. What are you doing here?"
Qingque:
"Ah… well… Lady Diviner… I'm performing hazard analysis!"
"You see, this livestream appeared out of nowhere, and as a Commission member, isn't it my duty to investigate immediately?"
A slow, chilling voice suddenly spoke behind her.
"Is that so, Qingque?"
"HAHA— of course not!"
"That was just an excuse I made up to fool Lady Diviner!"
"I'm just… uh… casually investigating… fish—ing—"
"AAAAAAH!!!"
"Lady Diviner?! When did you get here?!"
Fu Xuan stood behind her, face dark as thunder.
"I-I was joking! I swear!"
"I'm the hardest worker in the whole Commission! How could I ever slack off?!"
"Ahhh! My ear! My ear!!"
"Lady Diviner, don't pull my ear!! I'm sorry!! I'm REALLY sorry!!"
The Divine Library immediately filled with Qingque's wails.
Back in the livestream, the large glowing characters — Penacony Arc — faded away.
And the true footage finally began.
The scene revealed the Observation Car of the Astral Express, where the full crew had gathered, waiting for Pom-Pom's meeting.
[March 7th: Is the Conductor not here yet?]
[Himeko: Even Pom-Pom is being suspenseful today.]
Right as her words fell, Pom-Pom appeared.
[Pom-Pom: Ahem! Sorry to keep everyone waiting. This is an important matter, so the Conductor took some time to prepare.]
[Steluna: Rare sight, seeing the Conductor so serious.]
[March 7th: Yeah yeah! What's so important?]
Everyone leaned in attentively.
[Pom-Pom: You all know our destination, right? The Grand Celebration Star — Penacony.]
[But before departure, there are three matters I must emphasize!]
Pom-Pom spoke with uncharacteristic gravity.
[First: Penacony's system, Asdana, is saturated with Dream-Memory Matter. It was once a major rupture zone of the Memory Domain. Even after thousands of years, its concentration remains abnormally high.]
[While generally safe, individual tolerance varies. Should you experience dizziness, hallucinations, or memory disorder, do NOT ignore it!]
[Second: Penacony belongs to the Family of Harmony. This is their first time opening formal invitations to other factions. We are guests — behave accordingly.]
March 7th:
"Got it! When in Rome, do as the Romans do!"
"Don't worry, Conductor! We won't disgrace the Nameless!"
Pom-Pom nodded approvingly.
[Pom-Pom: Third — and this is more a request than a rule.]
[If possible, I hope you can inquire about several former Nameless while enjoying your vacation.]
Pom-Pom's tone softened slightly.
[Steluna: Former Nameless?]
Himeko stepped in to explain.
[Himeko: Like many worlds along the Silver Rail, Penacony was once a station of the Astral Express. Thousands of years ago, it served as a frontier prison of the Corporation, until the Trailblaze connected it to the stars.]
[Back then, the Express visited Penacony too. According to our records, several passengers chose to remain and made it their final destination.]
[Steluna: After all this time… can we still find them?]
A hint of concern flickered across her eyes.
[Himeko: Don't worry. Think of it as a ritual of remembrance. After the Express departed, the Star Core severed countless worlds, and Penacony changed hands multiple times.]
[How did those Nameless live? What footprints did they leave behind? Exploring their legacy can be its own form of adventure.]
[Even leaving the stars does not end the Trailblaze. Isn't that what the Conductor believes too?]
She smiled warmly at Pom-Pom.
[According to the records, the three who stayed behind were named Tiernan, Ragwok, and Rasalina. A guard, a mechanic, and a surveyor. Beyond that, no other data remains.]
She closed the logbook softly.
[March 7th: Just names and jobs? Not even real names, maybe? How are we supposed to find them?]
Her head already hurt just imagining it.
[Himeko: Fate will decide. Considering the diversity of the Nameless… we might even meet their descendants. And on the rarest of chances — maybe the originals themselves.]
[And with that, this route meeting is concluded. There is still time before warp. Feel free to check your luggage.]
[Pom-Pom: I'll make another announcement before warp begins, Pom!]
The crew dispersed.
Back in reality…
Steluna:
"Wait… isn't this the meeting we just had?"
"Hey! They recorded every single angle perfectly!"
She stared at the screen in disbelief.
"And seriously — no filter? No beautification?"
"I'm on camera bare-faced!"
"You guys won't laugh at me, right?"
March 7th blinked.
March 7th:
"Steluna, what are you even saying?"
"Aren't you always bare-faced?"
Steluna:
"It's different when the whole multiverse is watching!"
"No filter = emotional insecurity!"
From a confinement room in Mondstadt:
Klee:
"No way! Sister Steluna is super pretty!"
"And Sister March too!"
"Klee wants to grow up just as beautiful!"
Steluna:
"Who is this angelic little speaker?"
"Please continue. Big sister loves compliments."
March 7th:
"Yes yes! Thank you, Klee~ You're so sweet!"
Himeko:
"Am I the only one not getting praised here?"
She chuckled knowingly.
Klee:
"Pretty! Aunt Himeko is pretty too!"
"And Uncle Welt and Brother Dan Heng are very handsome!"
"But Klee likes Conductor Pom-Pom the most!"
"His ears are long and fluffy, just like Dodoco!"
"A-Aunt…?"
Himeko froze, then forced out a dry laugh.
"I really do seem old, huh…"
Welt:
"Not necessarily."
"It's more about temperament."
"March and Steluna feel youthful."
"Your presence is composed and elegant. That's why children call you 'Aunt.'"
Steluna:
"See? You're not old at all!"
March 7th:
"Exactly! Super cool Aunt Himeko!"
Himeko smiled faintly.
"Maybe I should try being more lively?"
"…No, forget it. That's not me."
"Being an elegant aunt isn't so bad."
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