Chapter 72: You Fight, We Watch the Stream—Everyone Has a Bright Future Ahead
In Little Gui Zi's livestream, Guinaifen had no idea how many viewers were following her progress. Meanwhile, the unfolding events in the game were shaping what lay ahead.
Guinaifen let out a sigh of relief. "Finally finished restarting the three foundational arrays for the Indigent Observation Formation." Then she added with frustration, "And why are we handling this? Isn't this supposed to be the Divination Commission's job?"
A viewer named "[ Playing with Fate ]" chimed in, "Tell me about it!"
Another added, "Even the Grand Diviner in the storyline is lazy, passing all the work to subordinates. Things must be worse in real life!"
Suggestions poured in: "Investigate the Grand Diviner!" "Reduce working hours and increase vacation time!"
However, [Heartless Divination Machine], who was at the top of the gift leaderboard, disagreed. "The Grand Diviner is commendable! Being strict helps subordinates grow into capable pillars."
Supporters backed this up: "Fu Xuan is adorable! Whatever cute girls say must be right!"
With the task complete, Fu Xuan announced,
"Good work. The talismans of the Indigent Observation Formation have been reactivated. Next, I'll interrogate Kafka. Those at the formation's center might experience some impacts."
Kafka was brought in by the Cloud Knights.
"Was all this necessary? I said I'd cooperate," she remarked.
The chat quieted down as Kafka appeared, but something seemed off. Her usual sunglasses and coat were gone, and her pupils were visible. Viewers were stunned!
"What's going on? Why does Kafka suddenly have visible pupils?"
"Is this a fake Kafka?"
"Her natural eyes look so gentle..."
"Wow, Kafka without makeup looks pure!"
This moment was captured by countless viewers taking screenshots.
Outside the Shackling Prison, chaos and harmony coexisted. Dan Heng battled Blade, while Old Yang fought Luocha. Below them, Silver Wolf sat with March 7th, Stelle, and Yanqing. Kafka, Jingliu, and Jing Yuan stood behind them like guardians, watching the Honkai: Star Rail stream.
March 7th asked Kafka, "What brand of contacts do you use? They look so natural!"
Kafka smiled, "I'll send you the link later."
Back to the story—
Fu Xuan addressed the restrained Kafka: "You're a notorious criminal skilled in using [Speech-Spirit] arts to manipulate minds. I have no interest in your words."
"Say whatever you wish. But I will only trust the Divination Matrix's verdict."
"The Divination Commission has ways to extract the truth from you—far more than mere words can reveal."
Kafka nodded slightly. "Then let the Master Diviner bear witness to my fate."
Brought to the center of the Divination Matrix, Fu Xuan began her calculations.
An invisible force lifted Kafka into the air.
Though undergoing interrogation, Kafka wore a confident, unshaken smile.
Meanwhile, Fu Xuan, the interrogator, looked horrified—
as if their roles had reversed!
"Hum!"
The Divination Matrix's verdict was complete.
Fu Xuan involuntarily stumbled back several steps.
She seemed to have witnessed something unbelievable.
"You... for this?"
"For something like this?"
"Well? Do you like this truth?" Kafka asked with a smile.
"Unbelievable..."
"...But the Divination Matrix cannot be wrong."
After her exclamation, Fu Xuan turned her gaze to the Express crew.
"Kafka has no connection to the Stellaron. But you all... it's actually you..."
"Ha! Absurd! That something like this could happen..."
This was the most critical moment in the storyline.
Yet,
Fu Xuan turned cryptic: "Ask her yourselves—take as long as you need."
"I must report to the general immediately. Excuse me!"
Even Jing Yuan couldn't help but click his tongue at this scene.
He muttered, "This Fu Xuan... still being vague at a time like this."
"So, General, do you believe now that we have nothing to do with the Stellaron?" Kafka asked.
"While you're unrelated to the Stellaron, your true motives remain hidden."
"The others seem to need more time. This is a rare opportunity—why don't we keep watching?"
"Sure."
And so, the six of them huddled together like two families, continuing to watch!
Now, it was the protagonist's turn to question Kafka.
Bare-faced, Kafka appeared on-screen in a first-person perspective, still restrained but exuding the same confident calm.
"Hi, Stelle."
"You... haven't changed at all."
"Sorry you have to see me like this—so untidy."
[ Don't act like we're close. ]
[ Are you okay? Are you hurt? ]
[ You look fine... not untidy at all. ]
Among the three options,
Little Guizi hesitated for a moment, then hovered over the first option—
before suddenly scolding, "WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD PICK THE FIRST ONE? AAAAH!"
"Oh my god! She's so beautiful!"
"So gentle—who wouldn't fall for her?!"
Kafka on-screen chuckled softly.
[Are you okay? Are you hurt?]
"Are you worried about me? I'm fine. The Xianzhou has always treated prisoners politely."
"On the Express, I didn't speak to you because I knew we'd have this private conversation here. So I thought—why not save everything for now? You seem to have many questions for me."
[What did Fu Xuan see?]
"...Ellio said he foresaw three questions, but they all boil down to the same thing. If I hear one of them, I'm to tell you our purpose here in full."
"Since you asked one of the three, it means everything's gone smoothly. Ready to hear my answer?"
"The Stellaron crisis on the Xianzhou has no direct connection to us. But from Ellio's perspective, the Stellaron Hunters aren't entirely innocent. We foresaw it all yet did nothing until the right moment to intervene."
"The reason Lady Fu was so shocked is that she learned three facts: First, the Stellaron Hunters are not the Xianzhou's enemies—you already knew this, though you never believed it."
"Second, the Stellaron's arrival and activation on the Xianzhou were orchestrated by others—traitors within and enemies without, seeking the Luofu's downfall. The Master Diviner rushed to inform the general of this."
"But that's all she knows, because Ellio didn't share key details with me. He foresaw the Divination Commission would use the Matrix on me. To prevent mishaps, at this moment, I only know what the Xianzhou Alliance should know."
As this dialogue concluded,
Yanqing was stunned!
The Stellaron Hunters had nothing to do with the Stellaron crisis on the Xianzhou?!
Had he not seen this Honkai: Star Rail gameplay firsthand, he'd never believe the Stellaron Hunters came to the Xianzhou without ulterior motives!
Were they just here to sightsee?
Then,
the explanation for the Stellaron Hunters' actions finally arrived!
"As for the third fact... I doubt the Xianzhou Alliance could ever imagine it. Haha. The third fact is: If the Stellaron Hunters didn't cause this, then why are Blade and I here?"
Kafka concluded.
"—It's for you."
---