Honkai Star Rail: Developing Mobile Games on Xianzhou

"You invaded the dining car's kitchen, declared to everyone that it needed disinfection, causing forty-two crispy and fragrant Pom-Pom pies to vanish into thin air, and took the last bowl of train hotpot from the top shelf of the fridge, leaving the conductor to starve—"

"Do you plead guilty, Pom?"

On the screen.

Pom-Pom, the conductor of the Astral Express Crew, was aggressively questioning the camera.

"You did this yourself... but I did take the train hotpot."

The person answering was named [Akivili?].

Because this was a dream bubble.

According to Dr. Edward from the Dreamscape Sales Store.

The content of this memory... belonged to the fallen Aeon, Akivili.

"Ahem. Don't get too cocky, I haven't finished listing the dishes yet, Pom!"

"And the case of the missing Data Bank entries, the incident of watering the Parlor Car plant pots with SoulGlad, the noise attacks targeting the conductor during rest time, the invasion of the conductor's private snack storage vault..."

"Wait, wait—a total of forty-six malicious incidents! Do you admit that they were all your doing?"

[Akivili?] replied, "I'm sorry... I really am the worst Nameless."

"No, you're not, Pom."

"Is there anyone worse than me?"

"Of course."

"Who?"

"The guy who blew the train in half, Pom."

After watching this dream bubble.

Aventurine shook his head helplessly.

He quipped, "Was Akivili really this mischievous?"

"And... how was Pom-Pom already around back then?"

Topaz took a sip of her drink.

Unconcerned, she said, "This is just a fun dream bubble, you're not taking it seriously, are you?"

"If I saw this in reality, I wouldn't take it seriously, but this is in Yu Ling's game. He specifically added this segment to the main storyline, making it hard not to think that the content of this dream bubble is hinting at something."

At that moment.

A mature woman's voice came from behind: "It seems our Director Aventurine is considering switching to the Intelligentsia Guild to solve the mystery of Akivili's fall."

Hearing this voice.

Topaz and Aventurine both stood up from their seats.

The newcomer was none other than Jade, another member of the Ten Stonehearts.

After the three exchanged greetings.

Jade got straight to the point: "The tech department has finished."

"I've brought the video compilation."

"I've reached an agreement with the cinema manager, and he's agreed to lend me the hotel's cinema."

Aventurine was taken aback.

"Extracting my storyline is enough, why did you rent a cinema?"

Jade smiled slightly: "Of course, it's to have the company employees in Penacony come over and learn together."

For the game Honkai: Star Rail, the company has placed a high level of importance on it.

Before the storyline of Penacony began, a dedicated technical department was established. Its sole responsibility was to advance the plot as soon as possible after each version update. They extracted the storyline involving Aventurine and compiled it into a video collection, making it convenient for Aventurine, the executor of the business, to understand all the plot details related to himself in the first instance.

Now, the storyline has been completed. However, how to proceed specifically still requires Aventurine to watch it and make his own judgment.

Hearing Jade's words, Aventurine was somewhat surprised and asked, "Did you watch it in advance?"

"The duration of your storyline isn't short. It was brought to you as soon as it was completed. I didn't have time to sneak a peek."

"But the result should be good; otherwise, the technical department would have definitely highlighted it."

A hint of relief flashed in Aventurine's eyes. He had a rough idea in his mind.

However, he suddenly thought of something. His eyes narrowed slightly as he asked, "The situation in Penacony is currently full of undercurrents. Isn't making such a big move a bit too conspicuous?"

"It doesn't matter. You've already appeared in the storyline. No matter what methods you've hidden, they'll be exposed sooner or later."

"This time, we aim to publicly showcase the company's methods."

"Moreover, the family itself has its own issues."

Aventurine smiled. Hearing Jade say this, he instantly felt that his bargaining chips had become even more solid!

"Then let's go."

"To the cinema to take a look."

"Although the Trailblaze journey is quite interesting, right now, I'm more concerned about the storyline related to myself!"

Beside him, Topaz's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.

Could it be that in the game, Aventurine actually succeeded? Did he really create an opportunity for the company to reclaim Penacony? How did he do it?

Topaz also became interested, looking forward to seeing the true capabilities of this colleague.

...

Xianzhou, Luofu.

Jing Yuan, Jingliu, Blade, and Dan Heng arrived at the High Elder statue in Scalegorge Waterscape.

The storyline of Clouds Leave No Trace was still vivid in their minds. The final outcome had surprised all four of them. It ended with a battle between Jingliu and Blade…

Blade was granted a brief death by Jingliu's sword, after which they each embarked on their own paths.

After watching such a storyline, Jingliu and Blade no longer felt the urge to fight. After all, the game had already depicted the entanglement of their grudges. Mimicking the plot in real life… felt a bit too melodramatic.

Just like in the game, after touring Luofu, Jingliu willingly surrendered herself to face judgment in Xuling…

At this moment, Blade suddenly received a message. Jing Yuan's expression turned subtle.

The only people who could send messages to Blade… were naturally the Stellaron Hunters.

After the previous incident and the exposure of the game's plot, the Stellaron Hunters seemed to be on the verge of becoming allies of Xianzhou…

After reading the message, Blade suddenly spoke up, "I have to go."

Facing the gazes of the three, Blade hesitated for a moment but still explained, "Kafka said… an unprecedented battle is about to break out in Penacony."

"I need to go and help."

A slight smile appeared on Jing Yuan's lips.

Blade had changed.

Before, he would never have said anything more to them. Now, it seemed he had once again regarded them as… friends. That's why he informed them before leaving.

It had to be admitted.

"Honkai: Star Rail" has changed many things!

Time has passed, and things are no longer the same.

Yet, during this period, the four of them have subtly reestablished a faint connection.

Dan Heng's expression shifted slightly.

"The great battle..."

He recalled the message the Astral Express Crew had sent him earlier.

The Astral Express Crew had already departed for Penacony.

If a great battle were to break out...

The Astral Express Crew would likely be drawn into it!

Dan Heng immediately declared, "I must go to Penacony as well."

Blade glanced at Dan Heng with a hint of displeasure.

Wasn't it always me chasing you?

Now it's you chasing me?

Dan Heng offered no explanation.

He simply picked up his phone.

In the group chat titled "[Astral Express Family]," he inquired about everyone's safety.

Seeing the two of them so anxious,

Jing Yuan spoke up leisurely, "Heh... It seems both of you have found your own paths."

"For the few of us to reunite here for these fleeting days is indeed a stroke of fate."

After a brief pause,

Jing Yuan continued solemnly, "At this point, I won't hide anything from you all."

"I once received a hint from Yu Ling in a dream."

"He... had long foretold the battle that would take place in Penacony!"

Upon hearing this,

Both Dan Heng and Blade were slightly startled!

Even Jingliu looked up.

Facing Jing Yuan, she remarked, "You're still the same as ever, Jing Yuan."

"Always silent, yet arranging everything behind the scenes?"

Jing Yuan no longer concealed anything.

He laid his cards on the table.

"That's right."

"After receiving Yu Ling's warning, I immediately had Luofu prepare."

"In that glimpse of the future, Dan Heng, you and I fought side by side, with countless Xianzhou fleets at our backs."

"It seems the time has come."

"This great battle, the Xianzhou Alliance will not be absent."

"And this time, our preparations will be even more thorough. The might of Xianzhou will be fully revealed in this battle!"

Jing Yuan's words were firm and resolute.

Calm and confident.

Beside him,

Blade appeared expressionless.

But his heart was in turmoil!

Because.

Kafka had never mentioned who they would be fighting in Penacony!

And Jing Yuan had clearly stated that he would stand on the same side as Dan Heng.

Blade instinctively thought,

Could it be a confrontation between the Stellaron Hunters and the Astral Express?

He quickly sent a message to Kafka to confirm.

Kafka didn't reply.

Silver Wolf sent a video instead.

Blade opened it.

The scene showed Sam engaged in combat with a purple-haired woman.

The woman's expression was cold.

Her red blade light was incredibly powerful.

Even Sam was barely holding his own.

"It seems the enemy we must face is this person..."

Blade sighed in relief.

At least it wasn't a battle between the Astral Express and the Stellaron Hunters...

Otherwise.

The thought of facing the countless fleets of the Xianzhou Alliance...

That would truly be... troublesome.

At that moment,

Jing Yuan activated the Jade Abacus.

He projected the intelligence sent by the Divination Commission before the four of them.

The image of a purple-haired woman appeared.

Jing Yuan explained, "According to the Divination Commission's analysis, the great enemy we must face is likely this woman..."

"Previously, Yu Ling released a video titled 'Rondo Across Countless Kalpas.'"

"Acheron—the name of this purple-haired woman."

"In the video, Acheron's strength and terror were clearly evident."

"Bearing an endless debt of blood, even the Memokeepers of the Garden of Recollection cannot fathom the depths of her memories..."

"The assessment from the Grand Diviner is: Acheron... possesses at least the combat prowess of an Emanator!"

"Conservatively estimated, she ranks among the most formidable of Emanators!"

Listening to Jing Yuan's description.

Blade's gaze sharpened.

It matched!

Acheron...

Also an enemy of the Stellaron Hunters!

This time... would they really stand on the same side again?

A surge of excitement rose in Blade's heart!

Could the blade of this Emanator grant him the death he sought?