Honkai Star Rail: Developing Mobile Games on Xianzhou

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In the game, the scene was both awkward and eerie.

Aventurine, Acheron, and Stelle—all three of them were in the same room.

Stelle looked utterly confused.

Acheron's expression was cold.

And Aventurine was eyeing Acheron warily.

At that moment, Only Silence Remains!

Aventurine, who had just displayed his skills and presence in the game, now seemed like he'd been caught red-handed.

After a long pause, he finally spoke. "Your room?"

Acheron didn't answer.

Another moment of silence followed.

Aventurine looked at Stelle with a meaningful gaze.

"Impressive, my friend. You've only been in Penacony for a short while, yet you've already learned how to recruit people into your team."

"Don't misunderstand. I just wanted to remind you—this place is a mixed bag, and there are plenty of ill-intentioned individuals around. Remember to stay vigilant, like… remember to close the door."

"Well, I'll take my leave now, miss! I hope you all have a pleasant time."

With that.

The scene shifted.

Aventurine vanished instantly.

He slipped away quickly.

...

"Did Aventurine read the script in advance and know that Acheron is a tough one?"

"So whose room is this anyway?"

"If I hadn't watched Rondo Across Countless Kalpas beforehand, I might still think Acheron is just a normal tourist."

"At this moment, Black Swan is trembling in fear."

"Aventurine probably saw Duke Inferno and Black Swan's strength assessment of Acheron and decided to make a quick escape…"

...

In front of the live stream screen.

Aventurine29 himself let out a slight sigh of relief.

Feeling fortunate for his in-game self.

That moment just now… could be considered a small highlight.

As expected of himself.

Right after arriving in Penacony, he managed to find the most crucial character—the Trailblazer.

Seeing Topaz lost in thought.

Aventurine couldn't help but boast, "What do you think? My judgment is as sharp as ever, isn't it?"

"Just after arriving in Penacony, while others didn't pay much attention."

"I specifically sought out the Trailblazer from the Astral Express and proposed a collaboration."

Topaz glanced at Aventurine.

And said, "That move seems to have been played quite well."

"But the Trailblazer hasn't agreed to your collaboration yet."

Aventurine shrugged it off. "As you said, it's just one move."

"Put yourself in my shoes."

"I'm sure in the later parts of the story."

"[I]… will definitely use some necessary means to make her unable to refuse this collaboration."

Aventurine was full of confidence.

At that moment.

In the game.

The scene shifted again.

A black screen appeared with a line of text.

[Meanwhile, on the other side…]

This signaled a switch to another perspective.

At times like this.

It often meant that the other side was about to make a big move.

Aventurine and Topaz immediately stopped talking.

They both sat up straight.

And began to watch intently!

However, what they didn't expect was.

The perspective that jumped to.

Was actually Aventurine's own room!

Closing the door.

Aventurine walked further into the room.

"What's wrong, Ratio? Don't look so gloomy… Hey, I just noticed, where's that handsome plaster head of yours?"

The man standing by the dream pool was none other than [Dr. Ratio] Ratio.

The collaboration with Ratio had already been confirmed before they even arrived in Penacony.

So Aventurine wasn't surprised by this.

The game Honkai: Star Rail continues to maintain its characteristic of foreshadowing the future.

Ratio coldly replied, "You're late, exactly 4 minutes and 16 seconds. You better have used that time to unravel the mystery of Akivili's fall—if not, I'd advise you not to mess with the Nameless."

"Mess with them? Even you think that? Does no one believe I genuinely just want to be friends with them?"

"Chatty people don't make friends. A little fact: the Adini peacock is one of the most unpleasant-sounding birds in the universe, and your outfit makes you look like a flamboyant peacock…"

At this point.

Ratio's gaze slightly lifted. "It seems this peacock has been plucked clean—did the family confiscate your luggage?"

Aventurine showed a helpless expression.

"Yeah, the guy in the gray suit took everything, all the gifts, and the box containing the Cornerstone… Huh? Where are you going?"

"Back to report to the company that an idiot has ruined everything."

"Just a few stones, why so pessimistic? What does it matter if they're gone?"

"Without that Aventurine stone, you're just a Ziganian slave sentenced to death by the company—or is that product code on your neck also a gift from the Amber King?"

"Oh, nice one, very humorous! It seems our learned friend here has done his homework."

"It's my job. Otherwise, how would a gambler reclaim the Penacony border prison for the company?"

"Relax, Professor, I've got plenty of ways. The family is afraid the company will stir up trouble, hence the constant confrontations… Who knows, maybe Penacony has been a Harmony conspiracy all along."

Seeing this dialogue.

Aventurine's gaze slightly darkened.

In the story.

Every time a part involving his "schemes" appeared, it made him tense up.

Afraid that Yu Ling might expose him prematurely!

Yet, his in-game self continued to speak confidently—

"To me, that invitation letter is just a self-directed facade. Perhaps they're planning something outrageous at the Charmony Festival…"

"Or maybe the inviter is someone else, but they're allowing it, planning to turn the tables and set up something bigger. It doesn't matter—whether it's the family or the Watchmaker's legacy, as long as I can use it."

Ratio: "Get to the point. What's the plan?"

Aventurine's hand clenched slightly.

He sighed inwardly.

Ratio, oh Ratio!

Please don't press further now.

If you keep asking, the whole plan will be exposed!

Fortunately.

The in-game Aventurine didn't disappoint him.

With a slight smile, he said, "No need to explain everything now—it's not time to reveal our hand."

Ratio snorted coldly. "Damn gambler, trust is the foundation of cooperation—is that not part of Ziganian preschool education?"

Aventurine immediately gave his in-game self a big thumbs up!

That's me!

So tight-lipped.

Not even giving Ratio any face.

This way.

The plan remains unexposed.

Even if Sunday were to see this scene.

He wouldn't be able to guess what my real "scheme" is!

Aventurine picked up the champagne on the table.

For him.

This part of the story was quite a rollercoaster.

But in the end, it turned out well.

Meanwhile, Topaz suddenly spoke up, "Are we popping the champagne already at halftime?"

"Don't forget, this is a live broadcast across the universe."

"With this plotline, your background is almost completely exposed by these netizens."

Aventurine opened the live stream's comment section.

Instantly, a look of astonishment appeared on his face.

Clearly.

He hadn't anticipated.

The professional skills of this generation of netizens were so formidable!

In just a few minutes of the plot.

Many players.

One after another.

Had pieced together and exposed his life story!

Even details about the [Cornerstone] had been meticulously described!

...

"Huh? What does Dr. Ratio mean by that? How did Aventurine from the Strategic Investment Department become a slave? And sentenced to death?"

"Aventurine started from scratch."

"Before, he was just an ordinary person from some unknown place."

"Wrong, not an unknown place, it's Ziganonia-IV."

"Still haven't heard of it."

"It seems everyone isn't very familiar with Director Aventurine, let me explain."

"When Aventurine was on the planet Ziganonia, he was a slave, and the mark on his neck was the product code symbolizing his slave status."

"Later, when the company arrived on Ziganonia, Aventurine caught the attention of Lady Jade, which allowed him to become an employee of the Interastral Peace Corporation."

"Wow! So inspiring?"

"Aventurine actually has such an unknown past?"

"Then what's the deal with the Cornerstone that Dr. Ratio mentioned?"

"Each of the Ten Stonehearts from the Strategic Investment Department has a Cornerstone that seals a part of the Emanator's power of Preservation."

"So, before checking in, Aventurine's Cornerstone was confiscated by Sunday?"

"That's right."

"So now, Aventurine is just an ordinary person who's good at showing off."

"Wrong, he still has his money power."

"With that said, I instantly understand the current situation."

"My boy Aventurine just arrived at Penacony and had all his equipment confiscated by the family?"

"No wonder he's so eager to find a partner!"

"Seems steady as an old dog, but actually panicking inside."

"From Aventurine's perspective, this mission is a completely impossible start."

"I can't think of any way he can turn this around!?"