Kapitel 9: Chapter 9: Character Selection! Kafka's Verbal Ability Unveiled
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In Guinaifen's Live Streaming Room,
the current viewership had surpassed her usual numbers by more than three times!
A significant portion of the audience was watching with tense excitement, engrossed in the unfolding story.
If the game's content truly reflects reality, today would mark witnessing history firsthand.
Meanwhile,
two Stellaron Hunters, Kafka and Silver Wolf, had reached a Monitoring Room within Herta's space.
Silver Wolf, using his technical expertise, had deciphered the location of the Stellaron.
"It has its own independent security system... Seems like the 'Stellaron' isn't just any ordinary item for Herta," remarked Silver Wolf.
"Do you think we can retrieve it?"
"Of course, even the prodigious Herta stands no chance against me in the realm of hacking."
After concluding their conversation,
Kafka stepped forward, holding the golden orb in his hands.
This was the legendary Stellaron!
On another screen, Silver Wolf meticulously operated, projecting an image before Kafka.
He announced, "The carriers are ready."
"You decide."
At that moment,
in front of Guinaifen and all the viewers, two distinct characters dominated the screen:
One male, one female.
Both had silver hair and wore predominantly black coats.
Next to each character appeared a corresponding phrase:
—Activate Carrier [Stelle]
—Activate Carrier [Caelus]
Kafka said, "Elio mentioned this choice would alter many things."
Silver Wolf responded, "Elio also stated that the one making this choice must be you."
This scene left Guinaifen stunned.
What's going on?!
Aren't the Stellaron Hunters here to steal the Stellaron? Why is there suddenly a need to select carriers?!
"Hey guys, I'm completely baffled. What's happening here?"
"Forget about the streamer, even I'm completely baffled!"
"Isn't this Herta's collection chamber? How did it suddenly turn into a birthing room?"
"Is this the true protagonist after all?"
"What are you hesitating for?! Definitely choose Stelle, just look at those long legs!"
Guinaifen licked her lips, comparing the options. She felt that the female protagonist seemed cuter.
With a naive demeanor, Stelle looked like a genuinely honest person at first glance—much like herself.
Instantly, she decided on her chosen vessel.
For convenience, Guinaifen retained the original name—Stelle.
After making her choice, a bundle of data was packaged and sent to Silver Wolf. Nearby, Stelle's body began printing out.
Holding the Stellaron in one hand, Kafka approached Stelle as if tiptoeing. Leaning close to her face, he asked, "How much does she remember?"
"At least she remembers you."
"Ha..."
Kafka wrapped one arm around Stelle's waist while pressing the Stellaron against her chest with his other hand.
"It's time to wake up."
Without any preamble or preparation, he swiftly inserted the Stellaron!
Guinaifen watched, utterly dumbfounded.
Is this how the Stellaron is used?
Just force it in?!
She took a deep breath.
Perhaps feeling too immersed, Guinaifen sensed a tightness in her own chest, as if something had been shoved inside her.
The scene shifted abruptly.
The perspective shifted to a first-person view.
This must be the protagonist—Stelle—immediately after being awakened with the Stellaron insertion.
Simultaneously, three dialogue options appeared on the right side:
["This... is... where?"]
["Kaf...fa?"]
["...Who...are you?"]
Guinaifen decisively chose the second option.
At that moment, Kafka was gazing at the protagonist with a seemingly "gentle" smile. However, due to the prevailing rumors about the treacherous and dangerous nature of the Stellaron Hunters...
Guinaifen couldn't help but perceive a hidden menace beneath Kafka's smile.
Upon hearing this response, Kafka's eyes widened in pleasant surprise.
"Oh, wonderful! You still remember me."
She then glanced back, meeting Silver Wolf's gaze before continuing, "[Listen closely]: Your mind is currently in chaos. You don't know who you are, why you're here, or what you should do next. You feel like I'm familiar, yet you're unsure whether to trust me—"
"But that doesn't matter now. What's important is that I must leave, abandoning you alone in this space station. So from this moment on, you don't need to dwell on the past or doubt yourself anymore."
"Listen carefully: You will face many dangers ahead, escaping terrifying predicaments, but also encounter numerous wonderful experiences. You'll find companions like family and embark on adventures beyond your wildest dreams."
"At the journey's end, all the puzzles troubling you shall be unraveled."
"This is the future Elio foresaw... Do you like it?"
"I do... probably."
"No, I don't..."
"Where are you going...?"
Guinaifen didn't rush to choose. She continuously rubbed her chin with both hands, pouting slightly.
"Hey fam! Is Kafka some kind of riddle master? What does all this mean?"
"Can anyone in the Live Streaming Room explain this?"
A flood of comments immediately appeared.
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"The 'Listen to me' part was specifically highlighted by the production team; clearly, they're drawing attention to its different color."
"Isn't that stating the obvious?"
"'Listen to me' has a distinct color because it needs to be declared before invoking the function."
"People from the Intelligentsia Guild here too?"
"No need for arguments, I'm right! This is Kafka's Linguistic Power, akin to using psychological suggestion to control people's actions."
"Holy crap! Kafka's that powerful? If I encountered her, wouldn't I instantly become a laughingstock?"
"Don't worry, you'll never meet her in this lifetime. Besides, you're already a clown."
Kapitel 10: Chapter 10: So This is How the Trailblazer Was Born?
Inside the conference room of the [Herta] space station, a group of individuals stared at the unfolding scene on the screen as if collectively mesmerized.
"So this is how the Trailblazer emerged?"
"The Stellaron was physically inserted!"
"Is it appropriate for me to be watching this?"
"It's confirmed now! The game's storyline mirrors recent real-life events, and there are many details we were previously unaware of!"
"Hurry, summon Station Director Asta!"
Promptly, Asta arrived at the office surrounded by a crowd.
One of the staff members had already recorded the entire live stream.
As they watched the chaos unfold with the Antimatter Legion invading the space station, Asta's mouth dropped open in astonishment.
The events unfolded vividly before her eyes.
Even now, many lingering issues from that disaster remained unresolved.
It turned out the Antimatter Legion was lured by the Stellaron Hunters!
Those despicable Stellaron Hunters!
They casually tampered with artifacts within the space station's Storage Zone.
Despite being there to steal Star Cores, they acted as if it were their own home.
And so nonchalantly, they infiltrated Lady Herta's collection chamber.
Then, they implanted a Stellaron into a young girl's body.
Wait!
Why does this girl seem familiar?
Oh no, isn't that the Trailblazer?!
So she was created as a vessel by the Stellaron Hunters!
Within mere minutes, a massive influx of information flooded Asta's mind, akin to suddenly facing three months' worth of her consumption bills all at once.
"Asta, could [Trailblazer] be a mole planted by the Stellaron Hunters?"
"Nonsense! This is just a game; we shouldn't maliciously suspect our friend like that." Asta placed her hands on her hips, somewhat disgruntled.
"However, based on what we've seen so far, the game's storyline aligns perfectly with reality," the staff member responded.
"Not sure yet. Let's observe further before deciding."
Asta switched the main screen to display the live broadcast.
It was from a channel called "Little Gui Zi Streamer."
In the small corner on the right side of the screen, one could barely see little Guizi himself.
The rest of the frame was dominated by gameplay footage of Honkai: Stellar Rail.
Silver Wolf: "How much longer do we need to watch? According to the script, the Astral Express's passengers (the Trailblazing Travelers) will arrive soon. We shouldn't miss meeting them."
"I know, Silver Wolf. Just a little more time, just a bit," Kafka responded almost playfully before addressing the camera.
"The moment is near; I must leave... [Listen carefully]: Soon, someone will find you. Have faith and go with them. Remember nothing except me."
["No, don't..."
"Farewell..."
"Kaf...fa..."]
Although there was no voiceover, everyone watching could sense that at this point, the protagonist was still in a state of fresh awakening, feeling disoriented and bewildered.
"When you have the chance to make choices, don't let yourself regret them..."
As Kafka uttered these final words, the screen gradually turned black, symbolizing the protagonist falling back into slumber once again.
It remained unclear how much time passed.
A male voice emerged.
"The coordinates weren't transmitted from the space station..."
Another female voice urged, "At this point, why quibble over details? This person is right here before us—can they be fake?"
"The heartbeat and pulse are both very weak. March, prepare to administer CPR."
"Ah?! I...I don't have much experience! Dan Heng, you do it!"
Just then,
the protagonist's perspective finally opened again.
What came into view was a massive man's face hovering close by, appearing extraordinarily large due to its proximity.
"Hold on—stop talking!" At a crucial moment, a hand intervened, pushing the man's face aside.
The owner of the hand then leaned forward instead.
Short pink hair framed a pair of vibrant, bright eyes that smiled warmly upon looking at the protagonist.
"He's awake!"
"Are you okay? Can you hear me clearly? Do you remember your name?" the pink-haired girl asked.
Witnessing this scene, Asta was utterly speechless with astonishment.
It was none other than March 7th and Dan Heng!
Although their identities were already revealed during the conversation, seeing them in person still felt surreal to Asta.
These truly were the characters from Honkai: Stellar Rail!
The Trailblazer had even assisted significantly at the space station. Who would've thought they originated like this?
Quickly, she needed to contact the Astral Express Crew! Asta grabbed her phone.
Just as she was about to search for their contact information, she paused, struck by a sudden realization.
"Our researchers at the space station have all discovered this game; I bet the Astral Express crew must know about it too."
"Never mind, the game has just started. There's no need to rush any conclusions." She closed the contacts interface.
Instead, she opened the app store.
Searched for "Honkai: Stellar Rail".
Without hesitation, she began downloading it.
With such compelling storytelling alone, she knew she'd be hooked on this game! It undoubtedly held more surprises in store for her.
Astral Express.
Old Yang and Himeko exchanged glances involuntarily. At this point, everything began to connect.
After a moment of silence, Old Yang spoke first, "Based on Dan Heng's report, he indeed encountered her in Herta's Curio Collection Room with March 7th."
"You mean, the game's storyline is genuinely based on real-life events?"
"From what we've seen so far, it seems highly likely."
"With the Stellaron Hunters' technical capabilities, could they create such a game?" Himeko pondered almost rhetorically.
"I suppose...they might be able to," Old Yang responded uncertainly.
"At first glance, this creator named 'Feathered Spirit' must have detailed knowledge about Kafka and Silver Wolf from the Stellaron Hunters. Otherwise, they couldn't have included intricacies even we were unaware of."
"What about the train? Don't forget, the game itself is titled after it." Himeko took a deep breath, her eyes gleaming with intense interest. "Welt, I have a feeling that this game has only just begun."
"Look, here's a newly unlocked feature—'Characters.'"
"I'm already curious about Little March and Star's abilities."
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