Herta Space Station.
Various departments temporarily set aside their work to delve into this fascinating new game.
Soon, someone found Xiao Guizi's livestream on the Xianzhou streaming platform.
Those who couldn't play the game immediately or wanted to check it out first began tuning into the livestream.
They even switched the space station's largest display screen to Xiao Guizi's livestream channel.
Crowds of curious and interested onlookers gathered around, pointing at the screen.
"Is this Honkai: Star Rail?"
"According to reliable sources, the game's story is entirely based on real events. Look at the characters in this streamer's team—they're all familiar faces!"
"Wait, is that our station manager, Asta? Am I seeing this right?"
"And each character's ultimate skill is super flashy!"
The crowd grew larger.
Many, upon hearing about the game's wonders, immediately started downloading it.
In the livestream.
Xiao Guizi's face was flushed with excitement.
"Everyone! Next, let's try out Miss Himeko's skills!"
"I wonder what her ultimate skill will be like?"
Xiao Guizi brought up the trial version of Himeko.
First, she zoomed in on the game screen, close enough to see the details on Himeko's outfit.
Her pristine white dress, the golden rose accessories.
Even the mole on her right chest was visible.
Some comments floated by.
...
[Chat]
"The streamer knows how to stream!"
"Any other angles?"
"Switching angles might get the stream banned."
...
Controlling Himeko, she soon encountered a Voidranger.
Tapping the attack button.
Himeko's briefcase instantly appeared, one end extending into a chainsaw that slashed at the monster.
Once in combat.
The details of Himeko's weapon became even clearer.
Both her basic attack and skill involved using various tools from her briefcase to cut through enemies!
When her talent triggered a follow-up attack, sparks flew everywhere.
This attack style drew gasps from many of the staff.
"Not just the monsters, even I feel the pain watching this!"
"Miss Himeko is beautiful, but she's ruthless in a fight!"
"Of course! How else could she be the Astral Express's navigator?"
"Is her ultimate just throwing the briefcase and blowing it up? I heard Miss Himeko's briefcase contains an escaped satellite."
"Can't wait!"
Soon.
Xiao Guizi had built up enough energy for Himeko.
Facing three monsters on the battlefield, she tapped the button to activate [Heavenly Flames].
"It's coming, everyone!"
Himeko: "I think you might not understand yet."
Xiao Guizi was stunned.
"Why did the briefcase suddenly turn into a chair?"
"And, Miss Himeko! When did you brew that coffee in your hand?"
"We're in the middle of a fight here!"
Other characters, when activating their ultimates, would strike a cool combat pose.
But Himeko? She went from standing to sitting, holding a cup of coffee.
This left everyone both puzzled and curious.
What kind of scene would unfold next?
Tapping the release button on the right!
Himeko gracefully crossed her right leg over the other, leaning back slightly as she gazed up at the sky.
Beside her, a red beam shot straight into the heavens!
Piercing through layers of spiral clouds, it reached outer space.
"Humanity has never hidden its desire to control the stars…"
The red beam acted like a signal flare.
A satellite in space received the signal, and its weapon systems immediately prepared.
An orbital cannon descended vertically, precisely targeting the coordinates on the ground for a devastating strike!
"Of course, that includes me."
Meanwhile, Himeko sat calmly in her chair, sipping her coffee.
The towering flames beside her illuminated half her body, her red hair swaying in the wind.
Yet Himeko remained unfazed.
Not even turning her head.
The ultimate animation ended.
Xiao Guizi in the livestream was left speechless, and the onlookers at the space station fell silent.
A few seconds later.
The place erupted.
Everyone stood up!
Exclamations of awe filled the air.
Some even blurted out exclamations in their native dialects.
"Elegant! So elegant!"
"Holy crap! An orbital cannon?"
"That's insane!"
"If this were really used in the space station, wouldn't it blow up an entire sector?"
"Amazing! Just amazing! The game's effects are insane! Who would've thought Himeko's ultimate would summon a satellite to bombard the ground?"
Not far away.
Asta also watched Himeko's ultimate animation through a nearby screen.
Being Asta, she wasn't as overwhelmed as the ordinary staff.
She merely had little stars sparkling in her eyes.
"Miss Himeko is so elegant!"
"Especially that line, [Humanity has never hidden its desire to control the stars]… Ahhh, it just hit me right in the heart!"
If there weren't people around.
Asta would've rolled on the floor hugging her phone with Miss Himeko on the screen.
She was just too excited!
She immediately made up her mind.
No matter what.
She had to get Miss Himeko in this game!
To be continued…