NABC Chapter 551 - 557: The Astral Express Crew Arrives on the Scene, and It’s Officially a Space Comedy!
Chapter 551 - 557: The Astral Express Crew Arrives on the Scene, and It’s Officially a Space Comedy!
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"Let us welcome—"
"The Astral Express!!!"
The host's voice echoes throughout the venue!
The immersive performance hall, capable of accommodating hundreds of millions of guests, erupts with thunderous applause!
Although the interstellar era has long been able to simulate interactive experiences, some things simply can't compare to the real thing!
For example, the spectacle of watching the story unfold in real time alongside billions of players...
Gasping together during the thrilling moments!
Discussing together during the Riddlers' scenes!
Getting emotionally gutted together during the heartbreaking moments...
The transmission and resonance of emotions between people often reach their peak during live viewing!
This is one of the reasons why tickets for this performance are so hard to come by!
Another reason—
Is because,
This time, the entire Astral Express Crew has been invited!
Of course,
Except for the conductor, Pom-Pom.
Watching the story alongside the Astral Express Crew undoubtedly adds another layer of excitement to the already heated atmosphere!
"They're here, they're here!"
"Ahhhhhhhhh...!!"
"Himeko, it's Himeko!!"
"So elegant, so refined!!"
"Teacher Dan Heng! I'm your number one fan!"
"Yes, yes! Give me a close-up of the little azure dragon's face!"
"He's so cold, so cheerful!"
"Little March waved at me, she has me in her heart!"
"Stelle's eyes are still as wise as ever!"
There were no excessive lines, nor any extra introductions.
Everyone present was a player of Honkai: Star Rail!
As for the Astral Express Crew,
they were all too familiar!
Once the crew took their positions,
the live broadcast of the story
began immediately!
"The viewing this time is the latest story from version 2.7—"
"The Interastral Guide to Home Decor!"
"From the mission introduction, we can learn…"
"This is an anecdotal story about the Astral Express!"
"Next, let's wait and see—"
"What kind of positive, sunny, and uplifting story Yu Ling will bring us in this plot!"
As the host's voice fell,
in the center of the venue,
a massive floating screen lit up with brilliance!
360-degree dynamic imaging ensures that players in every position get the best viewing experience!
What unfolds before all players is the storage room of the Astral Express... no, the Trailblazer's room!
...
"Here she is! Passenger, we've been looking for you everywhere!" Pom-Pom waved his hand.
"Why did you come here to find me?" Stelle asked.
"Have you lost your mind? This is your room, of course, we had to come here to find you!" March 7th said, hands on her hips.
[I've lost my memory! Who am I? Who are you?]
"Hey! I'll give you two punches to see if that jogs your memory!"
Pom-Pom sighed, "Ah, looking at all this clutter, I can't help but remember when the Trailblazer passenger first became a Nameless..."
[Yes. This incredibly messy storage room takes your thoughts back to the past.]
[Back then, you had just experienced a dire adventure at the Herta Space Station. Then you boarded the Astral Express and embarked on your own Space Comedy.]
On both sides of the screen were the live comments from online viewers.
...
"Space Comedy"
"Non-existent memories are increasing!"
"My little March 7th is so cute with that line! Truly my March wife!"
"What do you mean your March wife? She's clearly mine!"
"Such a joyful and dramatic story!"
"Phantom Nameless recap."
...
Guest seats.
March 7th took a sip of her drink.
She glanced around with the corner of her eye.
Seeing everyone acting normally, she relaxed a bit.
After her experience at Paperfold University, she had become much more tolerant of live viewings!
Though she still wasn't entirely used to being in the spotlight...
But she could at least remain composed now.
"As long as the plot doesn't make fun of me..."
"Yu Ling, I'm warning you!"
"Don't let me embarrass myself in this storyline!"
"Otherwise... otherwise, I won't renew my monthly pass when it expires in over a hundred days!"
After silently praying in her heart,
She began to watch along with everyone else.
...
[Not long ago... or perhaps a long time ago]
[Back then, when you had just boarded the train...]
The scene shifted.
Inside the Parlor Car.
March 7th was vividly describing her experience: "I... I just heard a noise in the ventilation duct, thought there was something strange hidden there, and wanted to climb up to take a look, but then... I got stuck..."
"Did you find anything strange?" Himeko asked.
"I did. It was Stelle, who was also stuck inside."
Silence,
An eerie silence,
Broken by Dan Heng.
He asked, "Stelle, do you have anything to say?"
[I just wanted to explore.]
Himeko said with satisfaction, "That's great, you've got the makings of a fine Trailblazer."
Pom-Pom, however, was not pleased.
"Please don't praise her, Pom!"
"Alright, today is a good day, so let's skip the lectures. The reason we've all gathered here is because the conductor has an announcement to make."
"Ahem! It's truly my fault as the conductor that Stelle passenger has been so unsettled on the train, Pom..."
"Hmph, so—Himeko passenger, ask our question, Pom!"
"I think it's more appropriate for the conductor to ask these questions," Himeko said with a smile.
Pom-Pom nodded.
His expression suddenly turned solemn.
He straightened his back,
And asked:
"...Ahem... Passenger Stelle, are you willing to join the Astral Express and become a Nameless?"
Below,
four options appeared.
[I thought I already was.]
[Of course, I'm willing.]
[Can I refuse?]
[I thought you were assigning me a room…]
At the same time.
On the guest seat.
Stelle finished her Startaro Bubble in one gulp.
The big screen suddenly zoomed in on her!
A crystal-clear screen appeared in front of her.
Displaying the four options from the scene.
Stelle was stunned!
She thought she was just here to eat, drink, and watch the story with the players…
She didn't expect there to be interactive elements?
But it's just choosing dialogue options, and from other perspectives, others would probably be the ones choosing.
This must be the organizers' clever little design to enhance the immersion of the story.
Stelle thought for a moment.
And chose [I thought I already was.]
March 7th: "It's not that simple! You haven't even passed Uncle Yang's Eighteen Mech Soldiers Trial yet. How can you call yourself a qualified Nameless?"
Old Yang nodded: "It just so happens that little March hasn't taken the trial either. I'll prepare it later, and tomorrow afternoon, you'll be the first to challenge Uncle Yang's Eighteen Mech Soldiers Trial."
...
"Uncle Yang's benevolent smile."
"Uncle Yang actually has such tricks up his sleeve?"
"Today, we gather here to welcome our good companion."
"Her arrival is worth a half-day party for the entire Astral Express!"
"Fun fact: Your Uncle Yang is a mecha enthusiast."
"What kind of trial is this? (Curious)"
"Combined with Honkai Impact 3rd, it's probably eighteen 0-frame dashing Titan punches!"
"Now this is truly Space Comedy!"