I just wanted you to make a movie: You made a Honkai Star Rail movie

No matter how much they thought, they couldn't understand the meaning.

Only Xia Wen knew, this conversation was between one who could not awaken and one who could not rest.

After Acheron departed, the screen shifted.

Under the golden glow of Penacony's clock, beneath the statue of the clockie, the members of the Express gathered together, exchanging the intel they had just gathered.

Faced with the thoroughly reshuffled clues, the audience could only pin their hopes on the Express crew, the sole focal point.

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Under the statue of clockie, the express crew finally gathered together again.

At this moment, they had already exchanged the more important information.

For example, Stelle's encounter, and Himeko's dealings with The Family regarding medical cooperation.

"This makes a lot of things much clearer."

"Do you remember what The Family representative said when they negotiated with us before?" Himeko pondered for a moment and spoke slowly.

March 7th rubbed her chin, recalling, "Indeed, we believe the Nameless guests are not involved in this matter and sincerely request your assistance in identifying the deceased. It turns out they were referring to Miss Firefly."

Himeko nodded.

Thinking back, the other party's evasive expression at the time might have been hiding another matter, the death of the Robin.

"Clearly, the situation has now gone beyond The Family's expectations, forcing them to seek help from outsiders."

"But The Family's primary objective is still to guard against those with malicious intentions."

"Like that IPC's executive."

Himeko contemplated the possibilities and continued speaking.

"The Family is wary of the IPC, but the IPC's representative, Aventurine, is particularly wary of Acheron."

"From what Stelle just shared, it's clear he is especially focused on that Galaxy Ranger."

"It feels like Aventurine's accusations against Miss Acheron are strangely subtle."

Welt adjusted his glasses, raising a peculiar point.

"Yes, at this point, the only ones we can truly trust are ourselves."

Himeko nodded, her expression serious.

Even with so much information gathered, the group still felt like they were spinning in circles within a whirlpool.

Under these circumstances, the express crew could only rely on themselves and explore all possibilities. Ultimately, the truth would undoubtedly come to light.

Yet, everyone felt a bit uneasy.

...

: The Family's decision to proactively invite the express to investigate suggests they truly have no knowledge of the death.

: If this continues, only one possibility remains—that it's the Watchmaker.

: Last week's mini-game had so many dark fairy tales.

: Could it be a foreshadowing of the Watchmaker turning dark?

: All those alternate endings—what are they hinting at?

: It's over. Neither Himeko nor anyone else can figure it out now. This situation is way too chaotic.

: At this point, no one can be trusted except the judgment of the express crew.

: Maybe this is all MiHoYo's deliberate design, creating an effect that makes us rely entirely on the express crew's decisions.

: Be it The Family or the IPC, none of them really deserve trust in the end! Believe in the Masked Fools!

...

After twists and turns, the audience ultimately pinned all their hopes on the protagonist group.

Without even realizing it themselves, the sense of security the express crew brought in the story had already instilled a kind of blind faith in them.

This blind faith, hidden deep within the narrative, will lead them all the way to that heart-shaking "ending."

At this point, the express crew's objective was clear.

"The Family likely bears no ill intent toward the express; otherwise, they wouldn't have invited us to join the investigation."

"If they didn't trust our character, they wouldn't easily entrust such a scandalous case to outsiders."

"Moreover, this is The Family's territory. Working with them should facilitate subsequent actions."

Himeko confirmed the express crew's cooperative relationship with The Family.

Meanwhile, Welt shared his own thoughts.

"Aventurine is no simple figure either. During his negotiation with Stelle, he deliberately lowered his stance, yet subtly cornered us with his words."

"His deft maneuvering shows his skill. If our interests align, he could become a reliable ally."

"We must also handle our relationship with The Family cautiously, keeping a bit of distance. Bringing Aventurine into the equation could serve as a balancing strategy."

"If any side harbors ulterior motives, we'll have the leverage to counteract them."

With meticulous logic, Welt solidified the decision for the express crew to ally with Aventurine.

In the story of Penacony, Himeko and Welt's performance delighted the audience.

After all, aside from their combat skills, there had rarely been such in-depth portrayals of their characters.

Now, an experienced diplomat, Aunt Himeko, and the shrewd Welt stood out vividly on the screen.

...

: Wow! So this is the sense of security adults bring!

: Himeko working with The Family allows flexibility, while Welt balances alliances, ensuring stability.

: We've seen Himeko's abilities before, but Welt's sudden display of wit is giving off strong spy vibes.

: By the way, we still don't know much about Himeko and Welt's pasts, right? I really want to learn more about their stories!

: Judging by their actions, it's clear both of them have fascinating backstories.

: They're practically the express crew's foster parents! I can't imagine what would happen if these two weren't around. With just the goofy March and Stelle, they'd probably be outwitted at every turn.

: ?? To the one above, can you please think positively? What do you mean by 'if these two weren't around'?

...

On the screen, after finalizing the plan, Stelle sent a text message to Aventurine using her phone, informing him of the alliance.

Aventurine was quite pleased with this outcome and even transferred 200,000 credits as a small gift.

This extravagant gesture made Stelle exclaim about his generosity, but it failed to sway Himeko and Welt's hearts.

Instead, it reminded Stelle to be even more cautious of this person.

"The IPC only sent Aventurine alone, so they clearly never intended to use conventional means."

"And to make The Family reveal a flaw, he must be trying to find a crack to overturn The Family's rule. The truth behind the death would just be a perfect excuse."

"But during this process, there's one thing that catches my attention."

Himeko found Stelle and warned, "Without any evidence, he directly accused the Galaxy Ranger Acheron of being the culprit. Yet he said nothing about her connection to the Memory Meme or why she was lurking around you."

"This kind of deduction is of no help in earning our trust."

"I'm wondering if there's a possibility that Aventurine's goal from the very beginning wasn't to gain our trust, but to create discord between us and that Seafaring Ranger."

"Remember one thing no matter what: never fully trust Aventurine. We can't afford to let our guard down."

This was just a simple word of caution from Himeko to Stelle.

But the audience was taken aback.

Only at this point did they realize, it seemed that Himeko was absolutely right.

Aventurine's actions weren't about earning trust but about planting suspicion in the Express group toward Acheron, causing distrust between the two sides.

And the audience, whose perspective had been aligned with the Express group, had undoubtedly been thoroughly played by Aventurine as well!

The forum discussions about Acheron from last week were solid proof!

...

: Whoa, what?! No way! At the start of the second episode, the prisoner's image flips, and it turns out we've been tricked all along!

: Aventurine, this guy, can hide three meanings in a single sentence. We thought we saw through two layers earlier, but it turns out when combined, it was all part of an even bigger deception and scheme.

: Damn, this is way too intense! So, what were we even talking about last week?

: Doesn't this mean Acheron is more of a neutral party, and Aventurine... this guy... has been leading us by the nose all along!

: Wow, if Himeko hadn't caught on, we'd still be in the dark

: Himeko! Eternal MVP of the Express group!

: I can't take this anymore. So many conspiracies! I want to burn the sea! I want action!

...

The bullet screen was filled with frenzy.

The feeling of being deceived wasn't pleasant, but the shock and allure of this twist fascinated the audience all the more.

At the same time, after being pointed out, Aventurine's previous actions appeared even more mysterious to the audience.

As the sole representative of the IPC, he was undoubtedly tasked with reclaiming Penacony for the IPC.

But to overthrow The Family's rule, he clearly couldn't do it alone.

So, in this chess game, where would this gambler place his bet? And what were his stakes?

They couldn't see it!

They couldn't see it clearly!

But at the very least, the audience could still trust the Express group. As long as the main perspective remained on the Express group, they didn't have to overthink—they could simply follow along with them.

That was the audiences' thought.

At this moment, on screen, the Express group was preparing to part ways again.

Himeko and the others were planning to head to reality to confirm what happened to those who died in the dream world.

Meanwhile, Welt decided to set off on his own.

"There's something in the dream world that's caught my attention. I'd like to investigate it first and meet up with you later," Welt said calmly.

"Something caught your attention?"

"… Oh, no problem. I'll leave it to you, then." Himeko was slightly surprised.

Welt only mentioned something catching his attention but didn't provide any details to his companions, which was unusual.

However, she trusted Welt deeply and didn't ask further questions, instead leading Stelle and March 7thth away.

Shortly after the three of them departed, Welt adjusted his glasses and glanced to the side.

"Honored guest, might you reveal yourself?"

The camera panned out.

Welt stood on the right side of the screen, with the left side obscured by a tree.

As the camera shifted slightly, the previously empty left side revealed a familiar figure.

It was Acheron!

The audience shuddered, nearly letting out a collective gasp.

Had this woman been nearby the whole time?

What did she want? Was she about to strike Welt down?

Just as the audience was nervously speculating, they suddenly noticed— Welt's gaze toward Acheron was very unusual! Behind the lenses, his pupils contracted, and he even blatantly stared at her without regard for politeness.

"Being stared at like this, I find it rather uncomfortable," Acheron said calmly.

"...My apologies. My name is Welt. I'm a member of the Astral Express. I believe you've already met my other companions," Welt withdrew his gaze, took a breath, and introduced himself.

"Welt…" Acheron murmured softly.

"What about the name?" Welt's gaze grew even stranger in response to Acheron's reaction.

"Nothing. By the way, aren't you going to ask my name?" Acheron shook her head, her eyes lowering, as if lost in thought.

"No need. Miss Acheron is now quite a notable figure. Some claim that the Duke Inferno of the Annihilation Gang, perished at your hands."

"And now, you're attempting to stir up yet another bloodbath in Penacony," Welt said, crossing his arms without holding back any information.

"A notable figure? What Mr. Welt really means is a suspicious one, right?" Acheron said with a faint smile. "But I'm not the only suspicious individual invited here. Do they truly believe… a long blade is more dangerous than the black hole in your hands?"

Just as she had faced SAM in the past, she casually deflected his accusations without concern.

"Miss Acheron, peering into a black hole is unwise," Welt said coldly. "As a potentially dangerous individual, your knowledge of us is already disturbingly thorough."

"Reveal your true identity and purpose. Otherwise, prepare to be torn apart by gravity," Welt warned, his gaze turning dangerously sharp.

The verbal sparring between the two left the audience glued to their screens, eyes wide, frantically processing the influx of information.

...

: What the heck? A black hole? Welt's cane actually contains a real black hole?!

: Back on the Xianzhou, Welt only showed some gravity-related abilities. We didn't dare think it could go as far as a black hole.

: I get it now. Everyone appearing in Penacony is absurdly powerful!

: And why does it feel like Acheron knows everything? Isn't she supposed to have memory issues? How is the Path of Nihility this strong?

: Say what you will, I think Acheron approached Welt to reveal some major intel.

: Aaaahhh! Stop being cryptic! I want to know about Acheron's past! And Welt's past!

: Penacony's plot holes aren't even filled yet, and now MiHoYo is digging even more!

: Something big is next up, I can feel it.

...

The barrage of comments exploded, covering the entire screen. The audience was stunned by the overwhelming amount of information.

After all, up until now, others were the ones shrouded in mystery and possessing extraordinary skills. But now it seemed their seemingly ordinary old man was also hiding countless secrets.

On screen, facing Welt's suspicion and hostility, Acheron appeared more candid than when dealing with others.

"I came here for the Watchmaker's legacy, but the reason is… to fulfill a wish."

"In the process of searching for that legacy, I conducted many investigations after arriving at Penacony. Through this, I gradually realized…"

"The truth and secrets of Penacony may be closely connected to the trailblazers of the past."

No one could have anticipated that after countless twists and turns, it was through Acheron someone even more prophetic than Black Swan—that the truth and secrets everyone sought were linked to the Astral Express itself!