[Himeko]: The Astral Express welcomes all who share the spirit of exploration.
As long as you yearn to blaze new trails, our doors will always remain open to you.
[Misha]: That sounds wonderful!
I'd love to travel among the stars too.
Once Grandpa returns, Misha wants to board the Astral Express and set sail!
[March 7th]: Your name's Misha, right?
The Astral Express is always happy to welcome new companions!
[Ahem, ahem, ahem.
Seems like you've all gotten acquainted with each other's worlds.
Any more questions?]
[Jing Yuan]: Based on the two videos you've shown us, this feels suspiciously like a game PV.
[Silver Wolf]: Exactly.
A "viewing space," a "viewing format"—plenty of people across the universe pull abstract stunts like this.
[Bronya Zaychik]: Right.
On Earth, this kind of thing exists in literature too.
["Huh?
You… already figured it out?
I thought I could play the mysterious trickster for a bit longer."]
[March 7th]: Hey, "viewing space" guy, did you really think we were that dumb?
The internet's a thing, you know.
Did you just waltz into this world without doing any research?
["Alright, fine, I admit it.
I just came to this world to show some videos—videos from a game in another world."
"Your two worlds are deeply interconnected.
In another universe, their relationship manifests as two games made by the same company."
"As for how that other universe knows your future—time has no meaning between universes."
"Honestly, I was just here for fun.
If you're not interested, I can leave right now, and you can all go back to your normal lives."
"The choice is yours.
I'll give you one day to decide."]
[Aha]: Here just for fun?
Aha knew it!
Something this entertaining couldn't possibly be without amusement!
Aha votes to keep you around!
[Sparkle]: Hehe~ Aha's right!
The more joy, the better!
For the Masked Fools, an event this hilarious that affects the entire universe?
No way they'd refuse.
Nearly all of them cast votes in favor of staying.
Why nearly?
Because some Fools thought voting against it would be even funnier.
The Xianzhou Luofu — Divine Commission
Fu Xuan and Jing Yuan sat across from each other over a game of chess.
"Fu Xuan," Jing Yuan mused after a long silence, "in your divinations, which choice would benefit the Luofu more—staying or leaving?"
Fu Xuan planted her hands on her hips and glared at him.
"Do you really think an event affecting the entire universe can be predicted with the Great Divination Array?"
Jing Yuan chuckled.
"You're the capable one here, Fu Xuan.
We can never be too careful with matters like this."
"So, General… are you leaning toward staying?"
"Of course.
The Luofu is in a precarious state—internal strife, external threats.
I've been fishing for so long, and though this might disrupt things… who's to say this 'viewing space' won't expose the rot within our ranks?
We can simply reap the rewards."
As he spoke, he placed another piece on the board.
"Still, we should bolster security—prevent those parasites from making desperate moves.
But that's your department, Fu Xuan.
Can you handle it?"
Fu Xuan glared at him furiously before finally snapping,
"General… you absolute scoundrel!"
Belobog
"Mother!
That light screen—and the outside world—could truly save us!
Why refuse?
Are we really just going to cling to survival here?" Bronya demanded angrily, facing Cocolia.
Cocolia merely regarded her calmly before speaking in a measured tone.
"Bronya, the world isn't as kind as you imagine.
We don't know what lies beyond—only fragments from that chat group."
She stepped closer and placed a hand on Bronya's shoulder, her voice softening.
"You've grown up, Bronya… but the fate of our world isn't something to decide so lightly."
"Mother—" Bronya tried to argue.
"Enough. I am the Supreme Guardian."
Only… the Stellaron… a new… world…
Whispers slithered into Cocolia's ears, fragmented yet insistent.
She grew ever more convinced—only the Stellaron could save them all.
Yet she seemed to forget—the Underworld she had abandoned, the dissenters in the Overworld, the encroaching Fragmentum corruption… They too sought their own way out.
Penacony
Sunday and the other Family heads unanimously chose to reject the offer.
Even if these so-called "future-predicting videos" were just games…
Better safe than sorry.
What if their schemes were exposed?
A land of Harmony, yet crawling with remnants of Order—like claiming Abundance's legitimacy amidst the Hunt's crusade.
Earth (Honkai Impact 3rd) — Schicksal Headquarters
Otto urged Schicksal members to vote in favor, framing it as part of their fight against Honkai.
His true motive?
To scour this "viewing space" for better resurrection methods—or at least refine his current plans.
After all, this was the world Kallen had protected.
He couldn't let it be utterly ruined.
The Quantum Sea
The upheaval had come too swiftly for two figures still submerged in its depths—yet they too chose agreement.
One longed to see her "Big Sister Bronya" again; the other sought to secure a brighter future for humanity.
Far East Branch — St. Freya Academy (Dinner Time)
"Hey, Theresa… do you really think we can trust this thing?" murmured Himeko, slightly tipsy in their shared apartment.
"How should I know?
Grandfather seems to believe in it, but who knows what he's scheming?" Theresa grumbled before downing a glass of bitter melon juice.
"Huh?
Why not?
It's literally another world!" Kiana mumbled around a mouthful of chicken drumstick.
Bronya shot her an exasperated look before replying flatly,
"Because none of us can confirm whether this is another Honkai scheme.
However—"
(Still…) Bronya privately agreed—this might be her easiest chance to see Seele again.
Anti-Entropy Headquarters
"Dr. Tesla, could you stop pacing in front of me?
It won't change anything," Einstein sighed as she watched her agitated colleague circle the room like a caged animal.
Tesla whirled on her with a glare.
"How are you so calm, Einstein?!
Another universe—another Joachim, seemingly from a future where we've beaten the Honkai!"
"We can't resist forces beyond our control.
Panicking won't help."
"But tell me honestly—aren't you even a little curious about that other universe?"
"Of course I am!
Another universe means advanced tech, alien civilizations—what scientist in their right mind could refuse that?!" Tesla exploded before catching herself with a growl.
"Damn it!"
Einstein smiled faintly.
"See? That wasn't so hard."
[Aww~ Looks like everyone loves me!]
[Then let's keep watching those game-related videos together~]
[But since we are talking about games… there's one essential element you all know about, right~?]
[Silver Wolf]: "An essential element of games… Wait, don't tell me—?"
[Bingo!
As expected of top-tier gamers!
The most indispensable part of any game is… fan creations~!]
[Bronya Zaychik]: …I suddenly regret this.
What do we do now?
[HI3rd Welt]: It's just fanworks… How bad could it be?
It's not like they'll socially obliterate us or anything… Ha… ha…?
The mere mention of fanworks sent chills down the spines of those closely tied to gaming lore.
Fan content was either audience-murdering cringe or god-tier chaos—neither was pleasant when you were the subject.
Especially when it meant potential social suicide on an interuniversal scale.