Elysia: Is someone entrusting their expectations to Elysia again ♪
Mei: What is this?
Kiana: You can see this big screen too, Mei! How amazing!
Bronya: There are a lot of unfamiliar people here, Kiana, be careful.
Aventurine: Hi~!
Bennett: Hello, I'm Bennett from Mondstadt! My dream... my dream is to become the greatest adventurer!
Klee: Ta-da-da, Spark Knight of the Knights of Favonius reporting for duty!
Jean: Be careful, Klee, this isn't Mondstadt, it's very dangerous!
Zhongli: Generally speaking, this screen is certainly not something that could appear in this world.
Yae Miko: Indeed.
Rita: It's very peculiar; though it's just a screen, it contains divine power and can continuously shine without needing energy.
Hu Tao: Tsk tsk tsk, so many people here, then this Funeral Parlor Director must solemnly recommend Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's services.
Aventurine: Wangsheng Funeral Parlor?
Hu Tao: That's right, if you have any needs, you can come to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in Liyue Harbor and find this director. The second tombstone is half price~
Aventurine: ...
Hu Tao: Do you have any needs?
Sparkle: How delightful.
Durandal: However, this large screen is indeed a bit strange. Could it be a new creation from World Serpent again?
Jackal: ?
Tesla: To be honest, there aren't many creations that can surprise me, but this large screen is truly extraordinary.
Welt: ...
Kiana: Mr. Welt!
Kevin: ...
Aha: Fun! Aha's intuition tells Aha that something very, very fun is definitely going to happen next!
Akivili: Yo! Aha! My old friend whom I haven't seen in many years, how are you!
Aha: Akivili!
...
For the travelers from other worlds, the members of the Astral Express do not perceive it as a dangerous matter.
Not only did they not resist, but they warmly welcomed them, fully displaying their hospitality.
Feixiao: If any of you encounter injustices in the universe, you can tell me. With the God of the Skybow above, Yaoging's mission will surely be accomplished.
Aventurine: Friends, if you have any debt collection business, you can come to our Strategic Investment Department. The 'Ten Stonehearts' will always maximize the interests of both you and us.
Shi Zhe: The end of life is not a heavy death. Eternal imperishability is the ultimate aspiration of living beings. The Disciples of Sanctus Medicus will protect you and equally spread the grain of longevity.
The characters from Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd, upon hearing these words, not only felt bewildered but also realized that this group of people truly surpassed their understanding.
Except for Aventurine, what everyone else said was too exaggerated.
What 'universe'...
What 'longevity'...
Most of these terms, they had only heard in TV dramas, movies, or novels.
But now...
Longevity, to that group of people, seemed... just within reach?
Of course, it's normal for them to be wary.
The Astral Express crew can understand; after all, not all universes are "harmonious."
Perhaps their universe is facing a disaster similar to the Cosmic Star Plague, or perhaps they cannot embark on an Path, and even killing an outsider requires exhausting all resources.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, changes occurred in the live stream.
"Everyone..."
"...has entered the live stream."
"After a brief understanding, I believe you have all grasped the Q&A rules."
"Of course, you may not understand what a natural disaster is; therefore, I must remind you all that it is extremely dangerous."
"Perhaps..."
"It is a Cosmic Star Plague."
"Perhaps..."
"It is a rule-based anomaly."
"Perhaps..."
"It is a rectification protocol."
"Of course, it might just be a change of identity, big or small, which even I cannot predict. Therefore, please answer the questions carefully."
"For yourselves."
"Or for that one."
"00:05:00"
"00:04:59"
...
After the subtitles finished broadcasting, a five-minute countdown began.
The atmosphere in the live stream also changed from initial cheerfulness to a somber silence.
Initially, they had thought that the natural disaster in the Q&A would just be floods or tsunamis, but they never expected it could be something of the Cosmic Star Plague level.
Keqing: Cosmic Star Plague?
Sparkle: Oh, failing to answer will lead to such severe consequences? Then the chosen person is truly lucky.
Firefly: ...
Ruan Mei: ...
The members of the Astral Express already understood the seriousness of the situation upon hearing the words "Cosmic Star Plague."
The characters from Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd also understood, through the reactions of the Astral Express characters, that the consequences of failing the Q&A would likely be no less severe than the Archon War or the destruction of Khaenri'ah a thousand years ago.
But now... there was no time for regret.
This live stream would not allow them to exit now; it only permitted answering questions.
"00:00:03"
"00:00:02"
"00:00:01"
"Congratulations: Aventurine, Hu Tao, Kiana have become the first batch of lucky viewers!"
"Preparing to broadcast the first act:"
"Omphalos Heroic Epic!"