Honkai: Star Rail: I'm Developing the Star Rail Mobile Game at the Company Chapter 13

"And from Herta's description, even after modifying Aha's data, They could still see through everything!"

"Speak! Heizi, speak! See if you still dare to slander my Aha!"

"Your Aha? My Aha!"

"Aha's most glorious moment yet!"

New dialogue continued to appear in the story.

Aha: "I have to apologize to you, really. I've been lying in ambush on your train for a whole year, just waiting to blow it up along with your Nameless. I couldn't help it, sorry." They placed Their hand guiltily over Their chest and bowed solemnly.

Herta: "This bastard is still pretending. They've already realized you're not Acheron."

"Hahaha, as expected of Aha, daring to blow up even the Trailblaze Star God's train!"

"I actually wanted to try it too, but my strength just won't allow it!"

"I am Aha, V me 50, and I'll grant you full blessings right now to go blow up the train!"

In the story, Aha suddenly shifted the topic.

Aha: "Let me ask you something, pal: when does a fake become real?"

—You seemed to see (though you couldn't actually see) the voice wink at you—

Aha: "The answer is when you believe it's real! Keep it up, geniuses, you almost fooled me! No worries, I'll forget everything and wait for you to trick me again! Farewell, 'Acheron.'"

Even after guessing that They were a fake created by others, Aha showed neither anger nor frustration, but instead looked forward to the day the geniuses would completely fool Them!

Gotta admit, that was truly Elation!

If one day the Aha in the Simulated Universe became the real Star God of Elation and appeared in reality, wouldn't there be two Ahas in this world?

Interesting, truly interesting!

Thinking of this, some Masked Fools even gathered in the Tavern, discussing whether to enter the Herta Space Station to rescue this fake!

"Alright, that's very Elation!"

After that came the blessing selection for the Path of Elation, suitable for follow-up attack type characters.

After finishing the test, just as Lao Mu was getting hooked on this mode and wanted another round, he noticed a mission prompt.

[Complete the Trailblaze Mission to unlock official version permissions!]

"Damn it! Devs, you sneaky bastards!"

He'd just gotten into it and was forcibly cut off—the production team was a master of edging!

Helpless, he had to return to the main story, now at the choice between joining the Star Rail Express or staying at the Herta Space Station.

He needed to find Himeko to inform her of his decision, and on the way, he spotted Dan Heng and March 7th's figures.

"Stelle, I'll be waiting for you!"

Looking at March 7th by the roadside, Lao Mu clicked through her dialogue, eventually getting captivated by that line "I'll be waiting for you." But as a streamer, he still had to give the audience something entertaining.

"Ahhh, how could I not choose the Star Rail Express!!!"

Twisting and flailing in his seat, Lao Mu looked at the chat and said.

"You bunch of sneaky bastards! March 7th said the car is empty, just waiting for me to join the train! If I stay at the space station, how disappointed would March 7th be!"

The chat quickly comforted him.

"Don't worry, streamer, March 7th is doing fine with me, already maxed out on Eidolons!"

"Go in peace, I'll take care of your wife, no worries!"

"We'll remember the streamer who stayed at the space station! You can be the best man at our wedding with March 7th!"

Lao Mu was amused by these BYD chat messages, but he still opened the dialogue with Himeko.

[Himeko: So, have you decided?]

Four options appeared before him: besides boarding the train, talking more with Himeko, or thinking it over, there really was a choice to stay at the space station!

[I've decided to stay at the space station.]

At this moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on the screen, their hearts instinctively tensing up.

March 7th on the train, seeing that it was truly possible to choose to stay at the space station, couldn't help but feel nervous, even though Stelle was right beside her!

Through the entire Trailblaze journey, Stelle had become an indispensable part of her memories—they couldn't be separated, even in a game!

Seeing March 7th like this, her little hands clenched into fists, Stelle couldn't help but smile.

"Relax, no matter how real this game is, it's still just a game. I'm right here, not going anywhere!"

Feeling a pair of hands rest on her shoulders, March 7th turned around to see Stelle behind her, and her heart immediately steadied.

"Hmm! Not a single companion on the train can be missing!"

From here, the story began to change.

[Himeko: Huh, but Herta...]

[Stelle: Herta and Asta both agreed.]

[Himeko: I see... Then, I'll respect your choice. Take good care of yourself, Stelle. We'll come back to visit often.]

[Stelle: Understood, Ms. Himeko.]

The scene then shifts to the Star Rail Express about to depart, with everyone bidding you farewell.

[After careful consideration, you decide to decline Himeko's invitation. The whistle sounds, the Star Rail Express is about to set off, and the friends you met by chance wave goodbye to you. Parting is as sudden and resolute as meeting.]

"What the hell, no way, they really left!!!"

Watching March 7th in the scene waving goodbye while holding a camera, Lao Mu was dumbfounded!

What's going on? Aren't I the protagonist? How did the train just leave?

Refusing to believe it, Lao Mu thought there might be a twist later, but the screen showed the Star Rail Express leaving the Jarilo-VI star system, and the story continued.

[After the Star Rail Express departed, the space station launched reconstruction efforts in full swing, while you and Herta began researching the Stellaron. But soon, Herta lost interest in both you and the Stellaron. Under Asta's arrangement, you became a researcher at the space station.]

"No way, I didn't get on the train!"

Chapter 19: Hidden Ending, Herta's Blind Spot

Seeing that the plot showed no sign of a reversal, the audience was delighted.

"Hahaha, congrats to Lao Mu for clearing the game early!"

"So funny, I never thought the game could be played like this!"

"Honkai: Star Rail speedrun guide!"

"No way, you really can not join the Star Rail Express in this game? I wanted to try it myself. Thanks, Lao Mu, I've already boarded the train!"

"Salute to the legendary Herta Space Station researcher, Lao Mu!"

"Ending, confetti!"

Amid the audience's schadenfreude, the story reached its final explanation.

[You spend a peaceful life here. The Star Rail Express returned several times, then there was no more news. From travelers passing through the space station, you heard of the Star Rail Express and the Stellaron Hunters' universe-shaking conclusion. Sometimes, you can't help but wonder if things would have been different for them had you boarded that train.]

[But that's no longer your concern.]

The screen goes black, and the words Honkai: Star Rail appear, followed by a Cast List like a curtain call, ending with a single line.

[May this journey lead us to the stars.]

Silver Wolf looked at Elio's name appearing under Script Direction and asked Kafka beside her in confusion.

"Is this also in Elio's script?"

Kafka seemed very calm about this ending.

"Hmm, for that child, maybe this ordinary ending isn't so bad."

Back at the space station, Asta watched the scene of Stelle staying behind and remarked that it seemed like something Ms. Herta would do.

Herta, displeased, crossed her arms and said, "You make it sound like I'm the kind of person who abandons things on a whim!"

Asta: "Uh... Ms. Herta, it's not that serious..."

Herta crossed her arms, turned her head, and let out a light hum.

"Hmph, so what if there's a Stellaron inside her? Being studied by the great Ms. Herta for a while and then staying at the space station as a researcher—that's a treatment countless people dream of! They should feel honored!"

"That's true, but Ms. Herta, do you know what humility is?"

Hearing the word "humility," Herta fell silent, looking thoughtful—clearly, this touched on a genius's blind spot!

"Sigh, forget I said anything."

On the train, March 7th grew a bit melancholy watching the rapidly unfolding story, and even Dan Heng let out a long sigh.

At the crossroads of life, every choice can change the course of a person's destiny.

If you have the ability to choose, don't make a decision you'll regret!

"March, March, wake up!"

Stelle gently shook March 7th's shoulder, snapping her back to reality.

"Ah! So what happens now? Can the game still continue? I've already spent a few top-ups!"

"Uh... so that's what you're worried about..."

Fortunately, the game simply restarted, returning to the initial login screen.

"Wah, that scared me! This time I'm definitely getting on the train with Himeko!"

Seeing that logging back in brought them to the choice scene again, all the players who had experienced the hidden ending finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Gotta say, the dev team was way too cheeky!

"Phew, that scared me—when the exit screen came up, I almost thought my account was deleted!"

Seeing that his account was still there, Lao Mu finally relaxed.

"You bunch of trolls, always making the streamer take the fall. Having you guys is truly my blessing!"

But luckily, the stream's popularity surged again. Lao Mu continued the story, this time decisively choosing to board the train.

[Himeko: Follow me.]

The scene shifted. The camera pulled back from the Star Rail Express, and on the platform, March 7th stretched lazily as she slowly walked toward the train.

"Let's go, let's go~"

Stelle stared at the Star Rail Express, somewhat lost in thought, until Himeko patted her on the shoulder from behind.

"Get on."

The train on the platform began to move. March 7th waved goodbye to Asta and the others seeing them off. With that, everyone parted ways, embarking on a new journey!

A weathered BGM, born from the journey, sounded in her ears. Combined with the scene, it made one's heart tremble!

The way To celebrate

The path to praise, ah

I'll be waiting

Till we make it

Until we reach that final destination

With the experience of staying on the space station still fresh, and now boarding the Star Rail Express to leave the Herta Space Station, heading toward the next unknown destination, the music and visuals blended perfectly, delivering an immense sense of atmosphere!

At this moment, the audience could feel that sensation of about to embark on a journey!

"This BGM! My ears are pregnant!"

"Oh my god, the production team really knows what they're doing! A sudden ambush!"

"So powerful! I beg the officials to make Honkai: Star Rail forever!"