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ArabicHonkai Star Rail: Saving the World with a Mobile Game — Chapter 14
Chapter 14: The Power of Connections
“No shame, no regrets!”
“Why am I unworthy? Why must I kneel?”
“Right or wrong, truth or lie?”
“Choice has nothing to do with right or wrong…”
The vocals continued to climb, soaring higher and higher until they pierced through the heavy instrumental backing.
Behind their screens, the players watching the MV were left utterly stunned, the breath caught in their throats. A visceral surge of heat rushed up their spines and exploded in their minds, leaving their scalps tingling with pure adrenaline.
No one could have predicted this.
How could this supposedly obscure, off-brand indie game possess a custom theme song? And more terrifyingly, how was the production quality this flawless?
As the final notes echoed out, players found themselves unconsciously standing up, entirely immersed in the sheer weight of the music. But the true shock came when the screen faded to black and the credits began to roll. Scrolling down the page for the MV, titled The Nameless One, the community discovered a detail that shattered their reality.
Listed under the vocalist credit was a name that needed no introduction.
[Holy moly, this theme song is explosive! It’s so good, I have to loop it immediately!]
[Are you kidding me right now? This immersive feeling… where’s that clown who called this a cheap fan game? Does your cheap fan game have a cinematic track like this?!]
[The developer is an absolute god!]
[Hold on, I feel like there’s a massive amount of lore hidden in the lyrics. Any loremasters care to analyze?]
[Who cares about the game lore right now? Quickly scroll down and look at who the singer is!]
[The vocalist… holy crap, am I hallucinating? Robin—?!]
[Am I trapped in the Order’s Dream? The world-famous superstar Miss Robin? She actually sang for this MV?!]
[I knew that angelic voice sounded familiar! It really is her! I’m a huge fan!]
[Something isn’t adding up here. What exactly is the identity of this game’s creator? A normal interstellar indie studio has absolutely no way to contact The Family, let alone get Miss Robin to sing for them!]
There was barely any time to praise the stunning Amphoreus theme song, because the sheer weight of the vocalist’s identity eclipsed everything else.
The galaxy-renowned Halovian singer, the absolute superstar and famous philanthropist of The Family, the very same idol who had recently assisted the Astral Express Crew in saving Penacony—Miss Robin!
Regardless of the game’s actual mechanics, Robin’s staggering fame alone was enough to draw an astronomical wave of players directly into Ash’s hands.
Facing the tidal wave of astonishment and frantic questioning from the community, Ash naturally chose to remain hidden in the shadows, humming softly to himself behind the glow of his monitor.
On his phone, he opened an app marked with a little blue bird icon. His fingers tapped rhythmically across the glass screen.
[Ash: Sorry to trouble you. I heard you pushed back your scheduled performances for the next few days just for this.]
[Ash: At least let me compensate you for the lost revenue over these past few days.]
[Robin: It’s no trouble at all. Since you explained the situation to me, I will naturally do my best to help.]
[Robin: Pom-Pom Happy.jpg]
[Ash: Pom-Pom Thumbs Up.jpg]
[Ash: But I might need to rely on your help for quite a while. After all, I’ve prepared several short films that require your vocals.]
[Robin: It’s alright, I’m very happy to sing for you.]
[Robin: Ever since Penacony, I still haven’t figured out how to properly thank you for what you did regarding my brother.]
[Robin: Besides, these lyrics are truly wonderful. I don’t consider this a simple transaction or a mere favor.]
[Ash: Then I’ll be sure to bother you often.]
[Robin: Contact me anytime.]
[Robin: Pom-Pom Heart.jpg]
Closing his phone, Ash let out a long, quiet sigh.
“Favors and connections…”
To save Amphoreus from its impending doom, he had to use absolutely everything at his disposal, pulling together the influence and power of the entire universe.
A stark contrast to the community’s explosive excitement, the atmosphere inside the parlor car of the Astral Express was suffocating.
After Welt and Himeko finished watching the video, their expressions settled into a heavy, contemplative silence.
“It’s finished,” Welt said flatly, his eyes still fixed on the darkened monitor.
Staring at the MV as the final credits rolled away, they realized that the reality of the situation was completely different from their initial, grim hypothesis. Originally, the two had been deeply wary of this video, fearing that the game’s mysterious creator was genuinely tied to Amphoreus and intended to send them a distressing ransom message—perhaps footage of Stelle and Dan Heng being harmed.
Instead, the truth was far stranger.
Not only was there no recording of their younger crewmates suffering, but the video actively portrayed Stelle as some kind of prophesied Deliverer.
Yet, what unsettled Welt the most was the deliberate weight behind the lyrics. Every single line in the MV felt like a calculated message.
Was it about a specific historical event? Or was it pointing toward a certain person?
“Who planted the seeds of karma for me?”
“Born with shackles, unable to break free…”
Who exactly was the song hinting at?
Welt murmured the words to himself, adjusting his glasses. Currently, there were no concrete clues out here in the vastness of space; everything was shrouded in a dense fog of mystery.
The only tangible lead they had was the singer of the MV.
Miss Robin.
“Welt, this seems to be our only real lead right now, but why would a project like this involve Miss Robin?” Himeko mused, her brow furrowed slightly. “I’ve already asked Sunday to investigate the matter and gave him a general explanation of our situation. Since it concerns his own family, there should be news soon.”
If Robin was the vocalist, she had to know something about the developer.
Welt nodded slowly. Despite having a plan in motion, the sheer scale of what they had just witnessed caused a heavy stir in their hearts.
Looking at the game client that had already finished downloading onto their terminal, Welt felt a cold certainty settling over him. This upcoming expedition to Amphoreus was not going to be a simple trailblazing mission.
The opposing party not only knew the Astral Express Crew intimately, but he also seemed to possess a terrifyingly thorough understanding of every major faction in the galaxy—the Genius Society, the Stellaron Hunters, and even the inner workings of The Family.
Just who could possess the means to achieve all of this?
“Just who is he?!”
“Who else could it be?”
“It’s her! It’s her!”
“I recognize her, family! It’s Aglaea!”
Meanwhile, on Guinaifen’s livestream, the chaotic battle against Nikador was reaching a fever pitch. Just as the monstrous enemy prepared a devastating strike, a sudden rain of brilliant golden threads descended from the digital sky.
Accompanied by a cold, commanding voice echoing the words, “Do it,” a magnificent golden Weaver materialized upside down in mid-air. With flawless precision, the Weaver assisted Phainon, driving a blinding strike straight through Nikador’s defenses.
Seeing the cinematic spectacle unfold, Guinaifen immediately slammed her hands on her desk, shouting with pure excitement.
[Whoa! So beautiful!]
[Mommy!]
[Tell the Knights of Beauty, I’ve found Idrila!]
The livestream chat erupted into an absolute uproar, text flying across the screen faster than the eye could track.
At the same time, the newly arrived Aglaea delivered a piece of shocking lore.
This towering beast was not the real Nikador; the true Ember was not present on the battlefield.
Through the ensuing dialogue, Guinaifen learned that Aglaea was the current leader of Okhema, and she had actually foreseen the attack by the strife long before it happened.
“Wait, so Okhema wasn’t just suddenly ambushed and overrun? Is this a strategy? Like the Empty Fort Strategy?” Guinaifen pondered aloud, her eyes glued to the screen as she evaluated the tactical dialogue. “Luring the enemy into a false sense of security, baiting their attack just to pinpoint their true location for a counter-offensive.”
“This entire strategy looks like it was orchestrated single-handedly by Aglaea and the Chrysos Heirs,” Guinaifen muttered, thoroughly impressed.
She was an unexpectedly iron-blooded leader. Yet, her visual design was calm, heavy, and deeply elegant—the absolute pinnacle of a mature, commanding older sister.
However, her beautiful pupils were completely unfocused. Her eyes seemed entirely unable to see the world around her; the lore stated it was a unique trait of the Chrysos Heirs that set them apart from commoners.
To Guinaifen, it felt less like a divine trait and more like a cruel curse.
Living in a brutal apocalypse, carrying the crushing burden of leadership while entirely blind, yet still possessing such terrifying strategic vision?
Guinaifen truly admired this character. The sheer weight of Aglaea’s presence couldn’t help but remind her of the mighty Generals of the Xianzhou Alliance; she carried that exact same magnetic, unshakable charisma.
“Family, I really want this one!” Guinaifen declared, pointing emphatically at her monitor. “I wonder if the dev is going to make Aglaea a playable character too?”
She had barely finished speaking when the bullet chat violently shifted gears.
[Gui, don’t you know yet? Quickly check the Honkai: Star Rail community forums, the big-shot dev just dropped a nuke!]
[The latest ‘The Nameless One’ MV was just released. Both the vocals and the lyrics are absolutely explosive!]
[Guinaifen is a prophet, isn’t she? Kill the prophet!]
[The top-up gacha system is officially open, and the newest banner character really is Aglaea!]
Guinaifen blinked, her jaw dropping. “Huh?!”