Chapter 414

Kakawaxia

Shajin

Xingqiri

The sigh sounded like a severely worn old chip, slowly sinking into the deep pool of memory. Shajin quietly walked to the bright red curtain; he was only one step away from the final stage.

Alright—the actors are in place, the show should begin. This performance is dedicated to you, hoping it will leave you with unforgettable memories…

Shajin suddenly turned back; his gaze seemed to pierce through the long years of time, reaching that distant rainy night, where there was Starlight wet with tears, and the warmth in his sister's palm that never faded.

Weil

Mr. Shishang

Dr. Shishang

Slaying Crimson Red Pupil

Golden Hour

Waerte

Huangquan

Xing

Astral Express

Interstellar Peace Company

Claude Audio-Visual Paradise

Jizi

Envoy

Divine Lord Jingyuan

Grand Duke of Netherfire

Star God

Simulated Universe

Abundance

Termination

Mystery

Path

Memory

Buroninya

Yayi

Uninvited Guest

"…Mr. Walter." Huangquan asked doubtfully, "Why didn't you tell your companions about my true identity?"

"Just as you said, it's not that I'm unwilling, but that I can't. That long story… I also find it hard to explain in a few words to others. But I'm willing to trust you, and my trust in you comes more from… my personal judgment. I also believe—that even if it were them, they'd make the same decision."

"Thank you very much." Huangquan smiled and nodded, "As a return, if in the upcoming confrontation a situation unfavorable to the Astral Express arises… I will stand on your side."

"—I will contribute my meager strength."

——

Honkai 3

"Speaking of, just how meager is the Envoy's 'meager strength'?" Kiana scratched her head, "Can she summon a divine spirit like General Jing Yuan to help the Astral Express land a blow?"

"I'm not entirely sure either… I recall she slew the Duke of Infernal Fire; did she draw her sword then?"

In my impression, Huangquan seems never to have truly acted; even the few battle scenes Himeko can't recall. Just now she mentioned the so-called "true identity"… Surely Huangquan isn't merely a simple Envoy.

The point is—just which Aeon's Envoy is she?

Even in the Simulated Universe, during the period when 【Abundance】 ravaged the universe, among the Aeons that appeared, none seemed to match Huangquan's Path. 【Destruction】, 【Mystery】?

Capable of blurring people's memories, yet itself not an existence of the 【Memory】 Path……

"So, is the Astral Express's current situation to team up and defeat Shajin? Like fighting a boss in a game?" Bronya interjected from the side.

Kiana shook her head: "No, that's not right—have you ever seen a boss-fighting party bring along an Envoy? If a battle really broke out, Shajin would be the challenger, right?"

Speaking, Kiana excitedly darted behind Mei: "Maybe we'll get to see another 'Mei' take action soon—Mei… are you happy? Excited?"

——

"Everyone arrived at the deserted paradise, passed through the corridor, and finally reached a wide stage."

"From the surrounding speakers came Shajin's voice: 'You're finally here, everyone of the Astral Express, and… 【Uninvited Guest】 over here.'"

"Himeko: 'We've come to keep our appointment, Mr. Shajin. According to etiquette, you should show yourself.'"

"Shajin chuckled softly: 'Of course I will. But before that, I'd like to properly introduce tonight's main character…'"

"Please welcome—Miss 【Star Core】!"

"Xing smiled all over, waving cheerfully at the surrounding cameras: 'Mom, I'm on TV!'"