Let me ask you this!
On a broad road, filled with wandering monsters.
In such a situation,
What choice would you, as a player of Honkai: Star Rail, make?
1: Use Fu Xuan's or Sparkle's Technique to sneak past.
2: Seele, time to get to work!
3: Prepare to weep.
Little Gui was currently facing this very dilemma.
On the main road,
Titan-affiliated creatures were wandering everywhere!
She decisively opened the team interface.
Switched to Acheron.
Activated Technique: [Quadrivalent Ascendance]
"Flow forth, the blade lights of the past."
...
"Now I get it!"
"Acheron: Save some time! Come at me all at once!"
"Acheron: I don't play turn-based."
"Let's give Amphoreus a little taste of Nihility Emanator shock and awe~"
"Acheron's charismatic moment!"
"Players who pulled for Acheron really have it made in life!"
...
It seemed someone ahead was surrounded by enemies.
Little Gui didn't pay much attention at first—just another new NPC, after all.
Until she heard a passerby say, "L-Lord Phainon! You've finally come, please save the Grand Artisan, he's surrounded by enemies—"
What!?
The Grand Artisan?
Hang in there, buddy!
Dan Heng's spear is still broken!
We're counting on you to fix it!
She saw Stelle and Phainon both charge forward!
The enemy had already raised a blade as massive as a boulder, about to execute the kneeling Grand Artificer!
At that very moment.
Someone moved even faster!
With a deafening "BOOM!"
The towering Titan's minion was instantly obliterated.
A figure slowly emerged from the doorway, dragging the enemy's corpse.
"The rear is secure now..."
"Is this your handiwork?"
...
"A powerful drumbeat resounded..."
"This one's even more of a Heavyweight?"
"Oh my god, I really like this one!"
"So cool!"
"It's that man!"
"Damn, I thought he was a villain from the PV, turns out he's also a Chrysos Heir!"
...
Phainon sighed helplessly, "Stop mocking. You know who the enemy is."
As soon as the words fell.
The area was instantly surrounded by a group of Strife minions descending from the sky!
The man with golden pupils instead revealed an excited smile.
He hurled the corpse in his hand with all his might!
Knocking down the other charging enemies like bowling pins!
Then he instantly appeared before an enemy.
Grabbed its head and smashed it against the gate behind!
"BOOM!"
After showcasing his combat style.
He approached Phainon.
Crossed his arms.
And said defiantly:
"Carelessness will cost you your life, Savior!"
The scene shattered.
Entering combat!
Before Little Gui could even begin to operate.
She heard the blond man's voice echoing in the background.
"All this petty skirmishing. Why not settle it with a deathmatch between you and me? The aftershocks alone would shatter them all!"
Phainon didn't respond.
Instead, Stelle's voice chimed in.
"Huh? Are you talking to me?"
"Who are you?"
Phainon interjected, "Silence, Mydei! Do you want to see the Holy City reduced to ruins?"
...
"Coolcoolcoolcoolcoolcoolcoolcoolcoolcool!!"
""Nameless Faces""
"Hahaha..."
"Stelle's inexplicable confidence here is so adorable~"
"Stelle: Aftershocks? Shatter who? Me?"
"Stelle: How did you know I have a Stellaron inside me?"
"The aftershocks alone can shatter the mobs? Are you guys that powerful?"
"It seems the Chrysos Heirs are all quite strong in combat!"
...
Combat ended.
The Grand Artificer named Hattonus indicated he was unharmed. Phainon turned to face the blond man.
"As for you, Mydei... if I recall correctly, your duty is to protect the citizens, is it not?"
"What do you mean? Are you suggesting someone here isn't a citizen?"
Phainon was momentarily speechless.
Stelle whispered to Dan Heng: [The names of people here keep getting weirder and weirder.]
"Answering a question with another question. Aglaea tasked us with sheltering the people. Did you simply let her words go in one ear and out the other?"
Mydei crossed his arms.
The armor on his shoulders and arms gleaming with a metallic sheen.
He said calmly, "You omitted half the sentence. 'Protect the citizens, eliminate external threats'—those were her exact words. Deal with Nikador (the Strife Titan), and the Holy City's crisis will resolve itself."
"Speaking of which, since you clearly don't consider those two over there as citizens..."
"Then they also seem to fit the definition of 'external threats.'"
Mydei's gaze,
Instantly shifted to where Stelle and Dan Heng stood.
...
"?"
"Wait, Mydei's comprehension skills are seriously unconventional!"
"Me fighting Mydei, for real ("
"Don't get too carried away with the background chanting."
"Alright, alright... this guy's got quite the personality. I advise you not to fall for my charm later!"
"One listens to the first half of the sentence, the other to the second half."
...
"What do you mean?" Dan Heng asked coldly.
"The three priests of Janus (Trinnon, Tribbie, Trianne) share the same face and heart, their eyes and ears connected. Your every move has long been exposed to the sight of the Okhema people."
"You seem quite trusting of him? I advise you to think twice."
Phainon quickly interjected, "At a time like this, with fire at our heels, provoking an ally—what do you take yourself for?"
Mydei showed no signs of holding back.
He continued, "From the moment we met, I told you that the Castrum Kremnos People would never agree to shake hands and make peace with you, whether in the past or the future..."
"—I, Mydei, as the successor of Castrum Kremnos, cannot act alone on such matters. Moreover, at this point, I feel it necessary to remind our esteemed guests that your host is hardly skilled in the art of hospitality."
"Enough... now is not the time for infighting. The Mad King has not retreated... we must stop it, the Chrysos Heirs..." came the low, hoarse voice of Hattonus.
"I haven't forgotten the task at hand. Stand down. I alone am enough for what lies ahead."
"As for you... Nikador (the Strife Titan) is in the Marmoreal Palace. Aglaea told me to step aside. Go ahead... savior."
Phainon: "No need for you to say more."
Mydei looked at Stelle.
"By the way, what's your name?"
[Hey, I'm not telling you!]
"Isn't it strange that you go by that name?"
...
"Huh? Hahahahaha..."
"He didn't ask Dan Heng's name, only the Stellaron spirit—seems like he remembers it, lol."
"Picking up on weird points to retort, kinda cute."
"Counter-shock, kid!"
"I don't even need to think—this guy is definitely on the Path of Destruction!"
"Mydei? Interesting."
"I've already met three Chrysos Heirs (Phainon, Tribbie, Mydei). I'm looking forward to seeing what other experts are out there..."
...
Following the guidance, Little Gui was preparing to confront the Strife Titan.
She couldn't wait to see what this legendary Titan looked like!
Turning around,
she noticed Mydei and Hattonus still standing in place.
There's a dialogue easter egg!
How could she miss this?
This is a great opportunity to learn about the locals!
First, talk to Mydei.
"What is it, outsider? Afraid of the wrath of Heaven's Punishment Spear, or do you want to spar with me?"
[1: No need...]
[2: I'm a bit interested.]
[3: Shatter them with the aftershocks!]
If it were now, she'd probably be hesitant, but this is in Honkai: Star Rail...
She's the queen of stirring things up!
Without hesitation, choose 3!
Phainon quickly advised, "Don't take Mydei seriously, because he really doesn't joke around."
"That's the truth. You might as well believe it."
Next, talk to Hattonus.
"Sorry, we were too slow."
Hattonus: "It's not too late. Leave it to us. Let's go, Phainon."
"Fortunately, no one was hurt. I hope Mydei is just all talk. He's an impeccable warrior, but if he's determined to do things his own way... I'm afraid no one can stop him, not even me."
...
"Alright, alright, now I know what Mydei's personality is like."
"Phainon really knows Mydei well ("
"We Amphoreus have our own Bladie."
"Suddenly, I feel like Mydei's straightforward personality would make a better guide. Phainon is still too shrewd as a leader."
"By the way, what race is this Hatounus? Doesn't look like an ordinary human."
"Can he help us repair Cloud-Piercer? It'd be awkward if he ends up saying he can't fix it."