Honkai Star Rail: Developing Mobile Games on Xianzhou

"For example, when you woke up in the guest room, you mentioned a few names. Were they your companions? Family? Enemies? It seems you've already formed unbreakable bonds with many people and things..."

"May I ask, would you feel fear at the thought of losing these connections?"

Acheron's first question was so heavy and sharp.

Five options appeared simultaneously.

Guinaifen was making her choice.

Meanwhile, the live chat was flooded with comments.

...

"This opening in Penacony feels like it's setting up something big..."

"Positive and Uplifting Options"

"College Student Mental Health Survey"

"Little Gui, be careful! These choices might affect the later plot!"

"Starting with such heavy pressure? I'm sweating already."

...

After a while.

Guinaifen chose, If it means they're gone, then yes.

Acheron nodded slightly.

And asked the second question.

"Hmm... what if there was a vast Dreamscape, so realistic that it was indistinguishable from reality. There, no one would experience separation or death, and everyone would receive the happiness and fulfillment they deserved, living joyfully forever."

"Would you be willing to reside in such a place?"

The question remained in red.

Guinaifen's emotions were fully engaged.

She began to think seriously.

Meanwhile, in the family.

Sunday's gaze sharpened!

For other players, this question might seem baffling, even absurd, but for him, it struck a chord almost instantly!

He couldn't help but look up.

"Yu Ling..."

"Are you... hinting at me?"

Returning to the plot.

Sunday suddenly felt.

This... might not be so bad.

First, as a test, to see how all players feel about Ena's Dream?

Then it occurred to him.

Yu Ling... might be setting the stage for him?

Sunday slightly opened his mouth.

As if he had instantly understood Yu Ling's thoughtful intentions.

At this moment.

She earnestly began to read the barrage of comments in the live stream.

This was a crucial indicator for executing the plan!

...

"Life is just a grand dream, isn't it..."

"If it's so realistic that it's indistinguishable from reality, then it can be considered another reality!"

"Sounds great, but if it's always such a dream, happiness will gradually become numb."

"Please, let me be numb. Working seven days a week, I really want to die!"

"What's wrong with a world of beautiful dreams?"

"Online: I won't sink into a false beautiful dream. Reality: Please! Let me sleep a little longer..."

...

Seeing the barrage of comments.

Sunday smiled lightly.

Indeed.

Just as he had witnessed everything.

This world is filled with too much tragedy and injustice.

Only the order of the strong over the weak can save the beautiful dream of Penacony!

A seven-day rest is the most ideal social system; every day should be a peaceful Sunday for people!

Sunday gently touched his chest.

Feeling his conviction grow even stronger!

At this moment.

In the live stream.

Little Gui also completed her choice.

She chose, "No matter what, I don't want to live in a dream."

Guinaifen rarely put away her entertaining attitude during the live stream.

A hint of seriousness subtly appeared in her gaze.

She thought of her experiences from her childhood.

If her hometown hadn't been destroyed by the Antimatter Legion, she would still be the youngest daughter of the Duke of Camelot, living a life of luxury...

But there's no turning back in life.

If that were just a dream, Guinaifen would absolutely not want to sink into it!

Although her current life is mundane, it's not boring.

She has made many friends on the Xianzhou.

Now she has even personally come to Penacony...

The future holds infinite possibilities.

Life... has no best.

Therefore.

When Guinaifen made this decision, she was very serious, treating it as a real choice in reality.

After slightly easing her emotions.

She continued with the storyline.

Acheron asked again, "Then... if this beautiful dream is destined to shatter, everything will leave: friends, family, strangers; then the gentle breeze, the flying birds, the stars... and finally, yourself."

"Every person, everyone in their memories, those smiles and tears, fulfilled and unfulfilled promises... all will eventually move towards a predetermined end. If at the beginning of the journey, you already knew the destination of this trip..."

"May I ask, would you still embark on this journey?"

The first three options were to give up.

The last two options.

Were respectively, "I don't know." and "I will forge ahead without hesitation."

After a brief pause.

Guinaifen chose, "I will forge ahead without hesitation."

"We are Trailblazers, after all!"

"We must reach the end with our own will!"

...

"Little Gui is really into the role!"

"It's really nice to see such a spirited Little Gui every day..."

"I would too! Just like life, although we will all die, I want to personally experience this journey."

"It feels more and more like a questionnaire..."

"Could it be that Yu Ling is actually the Aeon of The Finality? He's already collecting our players' intentions through this game..."

"What a bold speculation..."

...

After answering.

Acheron spoke coldly as ever, "I know it's difficult, no need to rush into a decision. As I said... the answer isn't important."

"Listen, touch, think, and through this, you will gain feelings—cherish them, for it is through feelings that we make choices. So, returning to the initial question..."

"May I ask... Do You Remember Me?"

[I feel like I've seen you somewhere before...]

Acheron nodded slightly, "I understand."

"How fascinating. Just a moment ago, it was as if millions of similar yet different versions of you gave completely different answers."

"This is indeed the last question, thank you. We all still have our own paths to walk, so let's part ways here."

Just as they were about to part.

Acheron suddenly spoke another riddle—

"The golden dream is about to stir. In the long night to come, you will likely face many setbacks, witness numerous tragedies, and in the end... all you will see is black and white."

"But believe me, in that black and white world, there will be a fleeting hint of red, and when you make your choice, it will surely reappear..."

As she spoke.

Acheron walked past Stelle.

Her left hand tightly gripping her sword.

"And you, must carefully ponder its meaning—"

"—Then,"

As she finished speaking.

Acheron opened her eyes.

A single line of bloody tears flowed from her right eye.

And Stelle's abdomen seemed to suddenly suffer a heavy blow.

Her entire body arched in pain.

Then.

The background "whooshed" into a dark red.

Colors splashed around Stelle.

Like blood bursting forth!

Acheron's final words lingered.

"Return to the world of wakefulness."

"We will all find our answers there....."

The moment Stelle closed her eyes and fell.

She suddenly sat up from the couch on the Astral Express!

Awoken from the dream.

Yet, inexplicable tears flowed from the corners of her eyes.

Dropping onto the back of her hand.

After reading this passage.

Guinaifen was completely stunned!

In the live broadcast room.

All the viewers were also so shocked by this scene that they were speechless!

It took a long while.

For them to gradually come back to their senses!

...

"???"

"What's going on here?"

"I'm completely baffled."

"Me: My life is over!"

"Scared me to tears!"

"So scary, I don't dare go to Penacony anymore..."

"When did Acheron draw her sword? I couldn't see it at all?"

"Investigate Acheron!"

...

Guinaifen licked her lips.

Unable to resist complaining, "What happened to relaxing at the right time! What happened to a pleasant holiday!"

"Right from the start, it's like they wrote [the rest of the plot is all knives] on their faces!"

"Is it too late for me to go back to Xianzhou Luofu now?"

"Luofu feels safer..."

Guinaifen picked up her phone, ready to book a return ticket.

But then she suddenly realized.

She had already reached a cooperation agreement with the representative of the Iris Family.

She had to stay in Penacony for at least a week.

Reluctantly, she put down her phone.

"It's okay, Little Gui is born with a body full of yang energy, nothing bad should happen to me..."

However.

What Guinaifen didn't know was.

At this very moment.

On the other side of her floor.

Was Acheron's room!

Inside the room.

After watching this part of the story.

Black Swan looked at Acheron, who was sitting there deep in thought.

And said, "You really are quite interesting..."

"I admit, I'm already a bit impatient."

"How about... we start now?"

"Let's complete the dance we agreed upon."

Acheron snapped back to reality.

She nodded slightly.

"Let me prepare for a moment."

She walked into the restroom.

Black Swan smiled gracefully.

Undoubtedly.

She too realized that this dance wasn't merely a formal performance.

It was an intertwining of memories...

The sound of running water came from the restroom.

At that moment.

Black Swan's expression shifted slightly.

She took out her phone.

Just now.

Yu Ling had posted a message.

Black Swan hadn't paid much attention at first.

She didn't intend to look at other content at this time.

The Acheron before her was the object of her greatest interest.

The other's memories... even if made into a Light Cone, would be a unique existence.

This opportunity was rare.

Black Swan didn't want any mishaps.

Just as she was about to put her phone away.

Her gaze swept past.

And she saw the video Yu Ling had posted.

Titled... "Rondo Across Countless Kalpas."

It was a short film of a few minutes.

What surprised Black Swan...

Was the cover image of the short film.

The character depicted.

Was none other than a bewildered Acheron!

"A short film about her...?"

Black Swan smiled faintly.

She was about to personally delve into the other's memories.

The timing of this short film's release was quite unfortunate.

"But, it wouldn't hurt to take a look."

"Since she seems to need a bit more time to prepare."

"Let's consider it... an appetizer before the main course."