Honkai Star Rail: Starting With Marrying Acheron

After hearing what Herta said, Lin Shuang couldn't help but think more about it.

I wonder how much Herta will reward me.

Besides, I had requested a Herta doll before, and now I can get another reward.

"What's the reward?"

"It's not with me. Go to this cabin. The item is there."

As Herta spoke, she sent Lin Shuang the location of a cabin.

Lin Shuang glanced at the map and saw that it wasn't far—just near the elevator in the containment compartment.

She looked over at Stelle, who was still cheering in the simulated universe, sent her a quick message, and walked away first.

…

Back in the containment section, where dinner had yet to begin.

Beep beep—

Accompanied by the familiar electronic sound effects, Silver Wolf appeared again.

"Phew~ Finally out. I didn't expect Herta to come up with such a huge project. I'll have to find a way to play with it someday."

Lin Shuang followed the map to the cabin while listening to Silver Wolf talk.

Remembering the 'tragic ending' in the game where countless accounts were sacrificed, she sighed and said, "I heard you once fought with that Screwllum online, but this project is a collaboration between several geniuses. Take it easy."

"What are you saying! What are you saying! In the hacking world, I fear no one!"

Lin Shuang was the only one who dared to question Silver Wolf in her field of expertise. Otherwise, she would have sent Lin Shuang a massive digital virus in retaliation.

"...We're here."

Lin Shuang didn't intend to continue the topic. She figured she'd comfort the fuming Silver Wolf later.

She had already found the inconspicuous cabin.

Using her pass, she successfully unlocked the door. Inside, there was some equipment and a workbench.

And on the table, a picture floated inside a transparent crystal casing.

Within the image was a phantom of a dragon holding its tail in its mouth, set against the boundless deep space of the universe.

Lin Shuang reached out and picked up the encapsulated picture card. It felt solid, and to her surprise, she sensed the presence of immortal power.

She recognized what it was.

A Light Cone.

A creation of the Garden of Recollection, encapsulating past memories and transforming them into an object that enhances power.

Of course, the Interastral Peace Corporation also had access to it.

Silver Wolf instantly recognized it as well.

"Oh~ It's actually a Light Cone. Herta is really generous. Not only did she give you her doll, but now she's handing out Light Cones? This is some rare stuff."

Things that could be manufactured were called "wondrous objects" in the universe.

This was proof of its power and rarity.

Such things were never freely distributed, and even ordinary people rarely saw them.

"Yeah... I'm surprised too."

Lin Shuang examined the Light Cone closely. The real thing was far superior to its in-game counterpart.

Holding it in her hand, she felt as if she were once again gazing upon the enormous dragon that roamed the stars, biting its own tail—Immortality.

This was a Light Cone that directly recorded the image of an Aeon. Though the image was somewhat distorted, the power within it remained formidable.

There was no Herta puppet in sight, but Lin Shuang noticed a message left on the workbench.

"I tried to capture the image and turn it into a Light Cone, but the duration was too short, and the image is heavily distorted. Whatever, just use it as it is."

Herta had such technology?

With just this small image, she had created a Light Cone for her?

What a pity, Lin Shuang thought.

If she could craft a Light Cone herself, one created from her first-person perspective of Permanence would be even more powerful.

After putting away the Light Cone, Lin Shuang could already feel her connection to destiny strengthening.

Her strength, vitality, and spirit had all increased significantly.

Silver Wolf saw the information as well, but she was more intrigued by the Herta doll than the Light Cone.

"Speaking of which, what are you going to do with that Herta doll? Need me to help you make an AI?"

"I'll try my own method first and see how it goes."

"...You're not seriously using your enhancement method on it, are you?"

"Why not?"

Lin Shuang gave Silver Wolf a puzzled look. It wasn't like she was doing anything strange.

But Silver Wolf clearly didn't trust someone who had once entertained the idea of marrying a doll.

She didn't even bother hiding her skeptical expression, making Lin Shuang realize that this girl was definitely thinking something ridiculous.

"...Are you badmouthing me in your head?!"

"Do I need to?"

"Alright, alright, I'll remember this grudge."

…

After obtaining the Light Cone, Lin Shuang didn't return to the main control cabin. Instead, she headed for the platform.

At this time, the platform was open.

However, since Bella was still lying there, only the train crew dared to approach.

"Roar~"

Bored, Bella let out a cheerful cry upon seeing Lin Shuang approach, but thankfully, she didn't charge over in excitement.

Lin Shuang smiled and waved at Bella, drawing the train crew's attention.

"Lin Shuang, you're here."

The first to greet her was Himeko, still as elegant and composed as ever.

"Yeah, just checking things out. Stelle is still with Herta, but she should be here soon."

"Hey, Lin Shuang, you're so slow. We've been waiting forever! Come on! I'll show you around the train!"

March 7th raised her camera and rushed toward Lin Shuang as if about to tackle her.

"Himeko already agreed. You can visit the train anytime now!"

March 7th excitedly grabbed Lin Shuang's hand and pulled her toward the train while chatting nonstop.

Lin Shuang didn't resist, glancing down at her hand being held before smiling. "Slow down, there's no rush, right?"

"Of course, there's a rush! Our conductor is super strict about departure times. If we're late, we'll get scolded. You wouldn't want that, and neither do we!"

Lin Shuang chuckled at March 7th's grumbling. In their previous conversation, she had already invited Lin Shuang onto the train.

But Lin Shuang had refused, for now.

"Didn't I promise I'd visit often? My teleportation ability is pretty convenient."

Lin Shuang's teleportation allowed her to instantly move to marked locations, unaffected by objective coordinates.

As long as she had been on the train before, she could teleport to it anytime, no matter where it was. Of course, that was assuming her teleportation had no range limit.

"How is that the same? Really!"

March 7th pouted as she continued pulling Lin Shuang into the train compartment.

"Conductor! Conductor! I brought my friend to visit the train!"