This is the author's first book, please be understanding of its flaws. Feel free to point out any shortcomings, and let's discuss them together.
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In the early stages, the protagonist doesn't have many scenes, so it can be viewed as a regular viewing-style story.
Those who don't particularly enjoy viewing-style stories can quickly skim through the initial, limited information about the protagonist; later, the story will focus on him.
There will also be original viewing content about the protagonist's storyline later on.
(Because I'm a novice, the protagonist appeared a bit too little in the early stages, and I regret it, but I can't make major changes, so I can only mention it in advance.)
As for what kind of character the protagonist is?
This question is a bit hard to explain in a few words; suffice it to say, he's like a normal person under normal circumstances.
If you genuinely feel that the author's portrayal of the protagonist is mediocre, then I can only apologize; my writing skills are limited.
(This section is secretly written by the author for new readers; old readers, don't come to join the fun, oh.)
(Actually, it's fine if you do come.)
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(Advance Disclaimer: The protagonist has few scenes in the first few chapters; they are for setup. The story will focus on the protagonist starting from Chapter 8.)
—————— (Main story begins.)
On the Astral Express.
After concluding their trailblazing journey on Jarilo-VI, the trio successfully returned to the Astral Express.
Pam also began the warp route meeting.
Just as Pam was about to announce the name of the next destination... a projection abruptly appeared on the Astral Express.
"Perfect timing, everyone is here. It seems everyone is here." Kafka elegantly walked towards the group.
However, before Himeko and the others could reply, Kafka heard someone anxiously calling her back; it was Silver Wolf... "Something's happened, Kafka, pause the script for a moment, Elio just tore up the script!"
Even Kafka, who usually shows little emotional fluctuation, couldn't help but feel her mind go blank upon hearing this. Then, under the gaze of the Astral Express Crew, the projection vanished directly.
Astral Express Crew: ...?
March 7th: What is this about?
Himeko: Kafka, a wanted criminal of the Interastral Peace Corporation, is an out-and-out dangerous individual.
Stelle: What's wrong with her?
Welt: If she's not plotting something else, then there's a problem with the Stellaron Hunters.
Back with the Stellaron Hunters.
"What happened, Silver Wolf?"
"I don't know, Elio suddenly blew up. Then he tore up the script regardless of anything. Couldn't stop him."
The incident was so sudden that Silver Wolf didn't even care about playing her game.
Just as Kafka was about to continue questioning, a strange energy enveloped everyone.
A screen appeared in everyone's field of vision.
"Connection successfully established, livestream officially open."
"Stelle has been pulled into the livestream by Mo Wang."
"Welt has been pulled into the livestream by Mo Wang."
"Elio has been pulled into the livestream by Mo Wang."
"Jing Yuan has been pulled into the livestream by Mo Wang."
"Kafka has been pulled into the livestream by Mo Wang."
"Firefly has been pulled into the livestream by Mo Wang."
"Bai E has been pulled into the livestream by Mo Wang."
"Sunday has been pulled into the livestream by Mo Wang."
"erudition has been pulled into the livestream by Mo Wang."
"nanook has been pulled into the livestream by Mo Wang."
"Aha rejected the invitation, Aha voluntarily entered the livestream."
...At the same time, all intelligent life forms in the universe were pulled into the livestream, but it seemed only special characters could speak here... Upon noticing the screen before them, everyone was astonished.
"This is..." Kafka looked at the screen before her, pondering. Could Elio's abnormality be related to this thing?
On the Astral Express.
"Uncle Welt, Sister Himeko, can you all see it?" March 7th asked with a surprised expression.
"Hmm, the details of this thing are currently unclear. Better be careful!" Welt had just finished speaking when he heard March 7th's exclamation.
"It seems like we can chat here."
"March 7th: Is anyone there? Is anyone there? I think I just saw a lot of people come in?"
Welt: ... Himeko: ... March 7th said awkwardly: Sorry, Uncle Welt, my hand was too fast just now.
"Bai E: What is this? This doesn't look like a miracle, does it? I've never seen any Titan with such authority..."
Other factions in the universe, who were observing, saw that the two people's statements didn't trigger anything unknown, and they slightly relaxed.
But some sharp-eyed individuals also noticed... "Mo Wang? Is it the Mo Wang I'm thinking of?" Herta fell into contemplation.
"Star-Hunter Lan?" Jing Yuan, who was dealing with a Stellaron disaster, quietly suppressed the tremor in his heart.
Just then, the livestream had a new development.
"Honkai: Star Rail Livestream has begun, the livestream will reveal the future of the universe."
"Acquiring data, data acquisition successful."
"Detecting suitable candidate. Binding narrator, binding successful — Elio."
For a moment, the universe trembled, and all factions treated the matter with even greater seriousness, with some even activating combat readiness to prepare for potential future changes.
"Aha: This is truly fun, Aha wants to join this project too."
"Sparkle: That's right, that's right, Aha said Aha is investing in this project..."
"Sampo: That sister, the future might not be very peaceful, look at my mask..."
"Sparkle: I don't know~ Go tell Aha if you have something to say."
"Sampo: ..."
"Pela: Aeons... Is this real?"
"March 7th: Uncle Welt, look! It really seems like nothing's wrong. So many people, so lively!"
"Welt: It currently appears to be so. But we still cannot let our guard down."
"Dan Heng: Sampo? You're a Masked Fool?!"
"Stelle: Oh right, Haki-san, you're that guy..."
"Bai E: This... is this beyond the heavens?"
"Na Kexia: Why is my name incorrect?!"
"Bai E: Uh..."
"Yanqing: General, please rest assured, Yanqing will certainly subdue all invading enemies."
"Jingliu: Full of sharp edges, quite a good seedling for sword practice..."
"Jiang Lin: A bit familiar... Not sure, will observe further."
Jiang Lin, who had already transmigrated to the Honkai: Star Rail universe for over a hundred years, looked at the screen before him and couldn't help but fall into contemplation... A hundred years ago, Jiang Lin transmigrated from Earth to this unknown universe, and even worse, he transmigrated to a planet without civilization, where the environment was extremely harsh, and merely surviving was a challenge.
But in this harsh environment... there actually existed an Imperial Scepter!
After witnessing the wondrous and vast power in this universe, he developed a great interest in geniuses, Aeons, and Paths.
He yearned to understand the origin of Aeons and the essence of Paths.
His desire for this knowledge was almost obsessive, even fanatical. But if it wasn't related to that, Jiang Lin seemed no different from an ordinary person.
Because of this, he gained the notice of erudition. Its movements were minimized, and its markers were hidden, with a scope only encompassing a single galaxy, but at that time, there weren't many people in the galaxy where Jiang Lin was located... He faced an Aeon for the first time, without pride, without fear. What he had was only the fervent desire to study the Aeon, even if a truly magnificent existence stood before him.
Even now, he is fully confident in saying that he is the being in this universe who understands Aeons the most. Aeons themselves excluded.
During the time he was thinking, the livestream changed again.
Only a black cat abruptly appeared on the screen — Elio.
Everyone in the universe stared intently at this black cat, but from the cat's face, some people actually saw confusion?
Elio: Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?
Then he seemed to receive some information, and then displayed an expression that seemed to be one of giving up, yet also of relief, and also of being unable to resist, decisively choosing to enjoy the situation. He actually began to operate skillfully, and at the same time, explained to everyone.
"Elio: *cough, cough*, I won't introduce myself. Next, I'll show you something fun~"
"Sparkle: Why does it have such a flavor of Elation?"