Chapter 46 - 45: Chief Astrologer, Disaster Strikes!

The Divination Commission. Qingque had been avidly watching Little Gui's stream, not missing a single moment from the space station to Jarilo-VI. She found this game incredibly engaging—it even made her rice more enjoyable, enough for two bowls full! It was safe to say she had become completely absorbed in it. In fact, she hadn't played mahjong for nearly two whole days! But now, the plot suddenly shifted towards Xianzhou "Luofu"! Not only did Yanqing appear, but General Jing Yuan as well! Before, she could enjoy it like a captivating fantasy drama because the events unfolding had little direct connection to herself or Luofu. No matter how significant the chaos stirred up by the Astral Express and Stellaron Hunters elsewhere, it merely provided entertainment for her. However, now... The excitement has landed right on my doorstep! She couldn't remain composed anymore. "It seems the upcoming storyline will unfold on the Rufou Immortal Ship!" "What happened to that person claiming to be March 7th? When are you going to send me those ten train supply vouchers as promised?" "Wait, hold on! Why is everyone still so calm? This plot involves the Rufou Immortal Ship; Little Gui Zi might get shut down any moment now!" "Nah, it won't come to that." "How can you say that?! Do you know who appeared in that scene just now? It's Blade, a Stellaron Hunter! There's an 8.13 billion bounty on him from the company!" "Luo-fu is in danger! Quickly notify the Divination Commission and the General!" "Increase surveillance at The Shackling Prison!" Reading these comments, Qingque's heart began to race, sensing impending doom looming over them. According to whispers, every plot point in the game thus far had mirrored reality. Was it now starting to predict future events?! Moreover, any scenario involving the main storyline invariably signaled significant occurrences, akin to the Grim Reaper calling out names for his reaping. And this time, Luofu Immortal Ship was next on the list! "Oh no! Our peaceful days are coming to an end!" Qingque's immediate thought was to urgently report this to Chief Astrologer Fu Xuan, hoping to avoid any blame should disaster strike later. As long as they informed him, regardless of what calamity befell, Fu Xuan would bear the responsibility. With that urgency in mind, Qingque didn't even bother wiping their mouth and rushed straight to Fu Xuan's office within the Divination Commission. "Chief Astrologer, something grave has happened!" they exclaimed breathlessly. Inside the Divination Commission, Fu Xuan's lips twitched slightly as he looked at the flustered figure outside his door. In a stern voice, he said, "Qingque! As diviners, we must always maintain composure and strategic planning, embodying poise and restraint. Your panicked shouting can be heard throughout the commission—what decorum is this?" "I wouldn't act like this unless it were truly urgent," Qingque explained hastily. "What is it? Tell me." Five minutes later. Wiping sweat from their forehead, Qingque recounted everything they knew about the game Honkai: Star Rail without holding back, unsure if the Chief Astrologer fully grasped the situation. Fu Xuan closed his eyes without speaking, seemingly deep in thought. After a few seconds, he finally said, "This game... can actually predict the future?" "Ridiculous and laughable!" "You were up all night playing cards again, weren't you? Still not fully awake?" "Chief Astrologer, I'm being wrongfully accused! It's been two whole days since I last touched any cards! Instead, I've been continuously... well, no, I've been constantly observing this game's content!" Qingque looked deeply aggrieved. "Every word your subordinate says is true, Chief Astrologer," she insisted. "I'll show you this video!" Qingque was about to search for "[Five Named Individuals]" on the Honkai Star Rail forum when she suddenly froze. Her phone dropped with a loud thud onto the floor. "What happened?" Qingque hastily picked up her phone and blew gently on it. "Chief Astrologer, this developer 'Feathered Spirit' just posted another video moments ago!" "It's a short film titled 'Flying Light'!" Fu Xuan took the phone from her. The thumbnail of the video featured General Jing Yuan himself. His eyes blazing fiercely, as if caught mid-battle against a formidable enemy. "So what? Countless products in Luofu exploit the General's popularity for promotion. This morning, I even drank a cup of hot Luofu milk 'strongly recommended by General Jing Yuan.'" "My lord, perhaps you should give it a watch?" "All right, let's see then." Although Qingque hadn't watched the video herself, she had unwavering faith in its developer. When it came to delivering surprises, "Feathered Spirit" never disappointed. Expect only top-tier content! "Huff...huff..." A strong gust of wind could be heard from the video. The scene revealed a landscape of shattered ruins floating in mid-air, surrounded by broken stone fragments. In the background, eerie blue-purple light flickered alongside flashes of sword beams. Below, a multitude of Cloud Knights sprawled across the ground! However, these Cloud Knights had all transformed into white ice sculptures, frozen in various poses on this battlefield. Fu Xuan's gaze slightly darkened. Then, he saw Jing Yuan steadily approaching amidst the chaos. Only now did Fu Xuan notice that the Jing Yuan in the video appeared younger than his current self, exuding the vigor and sharpness characteristic of youth—far removed from his present demeanor as an old slacker. On the other side of the battlefield, standing amidst the wreckage, was a woman. She held a longsword emitting a cold gleam, her white hair flowing freely. Yet, surprisingly, there was not the slightest aura of a martial warrior about her! Her eyes were crimson like blood, and the upward curve at the corners of her lips conveyed a dangerous and frenzied madness. A hint of astonishment flashed in Fu Xuan's eyes, and he blurted out, "This person is... Jingliu?!" Beside him, Qingque's mouth dropped open in shock. "What?! It's actually her!" However, Qingque was filled with confusion. Jingliu? Who's that? The identity didn't matter as much as the fact that Fu Xuan appeared stunned. It wouldn't do to stand idly by like nothing was amiss while her superior reacted this way. She needed to actively support and empathize with her boss—provide emotional reassurance!