novel-bin Chapter 560 - 566: Sunday Makes His Entrance, and the Opening Reveal! Isn’t This Explosive?
Chapter 560 - 566: Sunday Makes His Entrance, and the Opening Reveal! Isn’t This Explosive?
The viewing venue.Sunday and Wonweek sat among the crowd.
Their gazes shifted between the storyline on the big screen and the Astral Express Crew seated in the guest area.
Compared to the excited players around them, the two of them appeared unusually quiet.
Of course,
Sunday was still using his Halovian abilities to disguise himself as a female Intellitron; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to sit here so peacefully.
As the main storyline progressed,
Wonweek beside him grew increasingly restless.
Sunday glanced sideways. "What's wrong with you?"
Wonweek cautiously looked around.
Confirming that the people seated nearby were just ordinary players—no Memokeepers, Fools, or the like—
he lowered his voice and replied, "I think… it's best if we don't stay here."
"Why?"
"Why? You still have the nerve to ask me…"
Wonweek raised an eyebrow.
"What I don't understand is, since we could watch the storyline elsewhere, why did you insist on coming here? Haven't you had enough fun at Paperfold University?"
Sunday remained as composed as ever.
He explained, "This is an opportunity to get close to the Astral Express. In the future, I might even travel with them as a passenger."
"Do you know what your current status is?—A fugitive!"
"In the game's storyline, you were defeated by the Express, and in reality, it was because Honkai: Star Rail awakened the will of countless players, leading to your failure… but in essence, both outcomes are similar!"
"You betrayed the Harmony—that's a fact, and you have to accept it!"
"The Family has placed an astronomical bounty on your head! If your identity is exposed, this place will likely descend into chaos!"
Wonweek finished speaking in one breath, his throat feeling a bit dry.
He felt like a concerned parent, carefully analyzing the pros and cons for the sake of his child's future, while the child remained stubborn, always wanting to stir up trouble.
The universe is so vast—why not go somewhere else to have fun?
Yet he insists on sticking his nose where it doesn't belong!
Sunday's gaze darkened slightly.
He looked at the real-time storyline playing on the big screen.
Sighing, he remarked, "It shouldn't be exposed this quickly."
"Yu Ling's storylines are often rich with narrative. He usually doesn't reveal such hidden plot points right from the start. Instead, he drops hints and foreshadowing for players to speculate, only unveiling the truth at the end."
Just like how Acheron once borrowed the identity of a Galaxy Ranger, or how Firefly once posed as a stowaway…
Sunday believed Yu Ling would likely handle his storyline in a similar way…
However,
the moment his words fell,
the storyline shifted!
[Switching to Sunday's perspective…]
[Yet in this beautiful dream, it is not only guests who return, but also the host…]
Seeing this,
Sunday was momentarily stunned!
So soon?
A direct perspective switch?
After all, he was the final boss of the Penacony main storyline…
Shouldn't his part be saved for the climax, placed at the very end?
Beside him, Wonweek's mouth also hung open in surprise.
But soon,
his expression turned playful.
Crossing his arms,
he teased, "See? What did I tell you?"
"Did you really think Yu Ling would go easy on you?"
"If you run now, there might still be time."
"Wait a moment, and when your disguise is exposed, no one will be there to protect you this time!"
Sunday hesitated for a moment.
For an instant, he truly wanted to leave.
He was no longer the family head of the Oak Family, but a panicked and disheveled stray dog...
If he were exposed to the public eye in such a state...
It would be a devastating blow to his self-discipline and dignity!
However,
after a brief moment of consideration,
Sunday still placed his hand on the armrest of his seat.
Just wait a little longer.
He wanted to see,
how would the current players and the Astral Express Crew view him now?
Although it had switched to his perspective,
as long as Yu Ling didn't immediately expose his identity, it would be fine!
Soon,
a flicker of relief flashed in Sunday's eyes.
"But if you ask me, creating chaos is also a means of maintaining stability."
"Instead of wasting time chatting, why not get to work first?"
Exactly!
The current plot wasn't a direct frontal depiction from the start.
Instead, it was a conversation between a member of the Bloodhound Family and a member of the Nightingale Family.
The two continued their idle talk.
"They say it's an ongoing investigation, but what's the point? The danger has long passed, and now it's just for show."
"Just like you and me, the sudden increase in cooperation between families—isn't it all just for outsiders to see?"
"It seems you know a lot of inside information. Well, I'm curious now..."
"So, is the news true or false? Was the commotion a while ago really caused by the Oak Family?"
"That's a tough one. Didn't I just say? Chaos is also a means of maintaining stability."
"Who knows who's stirring the pot? There are over a dozen rumors circulating outside, each more outrageous than the last."
"Yeah, I've heard them too. Like the conspiracy theory that the company orchestrated everything, or that... the chaos was ended by a car accident. It's all a mess."
The barrage on both sides suddenly surged!
...
"Is it possible that all of these are true?"
"Astral Express: That's right, children, I did it all!"
"Pom-Pom: The Express cleanses the world!"
"Sunday: That's right, it was a car accident, but the car was the Astral Express."
"The distant horizon's long note, kid!"
"Astral Express: Children, this is no rumor."
"As everyone knows, urban legends are all true ("
...
"So, what's the truth?" asked the Bloodhound Family girl.
"The truth has probably long been buried under the rumors. The only thing certain is that someone took the blame."
"You mean... the former Oak Family head?"
"Yes, when the Charmony Festival was unexpectedly interrupted, he shouldered most of the blame. He hasn't been seen since."
"Not even his whereabouts, let alone whether he's alive or dead—it's terrifying. Who knows... maybe, like the former Black Forest Family, we've unwittingly witnessed history."
"But about that family head, I've heard another version..."
The two chatted more and more enthusiastically!
Devouring the juicy gossip!
At that moment,
a lavishly dressed man and a Pepeshi walked nearby.
And with a full-body close-up from feet to head,
the image of the lavishly dressed man appeared before all the players in 2.0!
...
"Sunday: Haha, here I come!"
"Ahhhhhhhh, my dear Sunday, I've missed you so much!!!"
"Sunday: Children, I really did it."
"The Great Sage of Balancing Accounts, Sunday!"
"Swear to follow Brother Sunday to the death!"
"Protect our Emperor Zhou!"
"Sunday's first appearance in his new outfit!"
...
The players on the scene were all cheering!
Wonweek quickly put on his hat and pulled the brim down as low as possible!
Because!
The Pepeshi following beside Sunday was none other than himself!
This plot indeed corresponded to reality!
You, Sunday, may be in disguise now, but I have no disguise at all!
It's too late to use one now!
"And Yu Ling said he'd save our storyline for last..."
"He went and exposed our duo right from the start!"
"This is a disaster!"