Genshin Impact · Zhongli: "In my humble opinion, there are likely others involved within the Triumphant Ones' high command, and their status is not low. Mr. Pompey, with his keen insight, must have already seen the clues."
Genshin Impact · Zhongli: "He chose to attribute all blame to Morse alone, quickly closing the case with compensation to pacify the situation. This action served two purposes: first, to stabilize the overall situation and prevent organizational turmoil; second... to give that person behind the scenes a chance, or perhaps a warning."
Genshin Impact · Zhongli: "Presumably, that high-ranking individual has a close relationship with Mr. Pompey, or is a pivotal figure within the organization, causing Pompey to be hesitant and thus temporarily suppressing this matter to observe its future effects."
Zhongli's analysis was like a stone dropped into a calm lake, creating ripples in the group chat.
Zero Zone · Belle: "Wh-what?! There's such a thing?! Mr. Zhongli, are you saying... Uncle Pompey... actually knew?!"
Honkai: Star Rail: "Wow! So complicated?! Sounds exciting! High-level infighting? Infernal Affairs? That's interesting, just like a movie plot."
Honkai Stelle Rail · March 7th: "Oh my god... Belle, is the situation on your side really that complicated? It sounds so troublesome!"
Genshin Impact · Paimon: "My head's going to smoke... So complicated! Zhongli, how can you see so much from just one photo and a few sentences?"
Unlike Belle and Stelle's surprise, the other two in the group chat appeared much calmer.
Zero Zone · Wise: "As expected. Last night, Pompey's handling of the situation seemed perfect, but in fact, it was too 'perfect' and swift, making it seem deliberate."
Zero Zone · Wise: "Attributing everything to a single mid-level person creates a logical gap. What Mr. Zhongli said aligns perfectly with some of the doubts I had when I reviewed the situation afterwards."
Honkai: Stelle Rail · Dan Heng: "Hmm. Conflicts of interest, power checks and balances. It's not uncommon for such issues to arise within a large organization. Pompey's choice is a common strategy for a leader after weighing the pros and cons. To cut the Gordian knot, first stabilize the situation, then resolve it internally. It's just that..."
Honkai: Stelle Rail · Dan Heng: "The hidden danger remains, and the turmoil may not subside here. Belle, Wise, you two must remain vigilant while cooperating with the Children of Calydon."
Belle looked at Wise and Dan Heng's replies, realizing the truth and also feeling a hint of lingering fear.
Zero Zone · Belle: "So... that's how it is! My brother and I thought the matter was resolved a bit too smoothly... It seems we need to think deeper about things in the future."
Genshin · Jing Liu: "It seems that no matter which world it is, there will always be troublesome matters. Belle, Wise, please be extra careful."
Zero Zone · Belle: "Mhm mhm! Thank you all for the reminder! We will pay attention!"
This topic was clearly a bit heavy, so Stelle immediately changed the subject to liven up the atmosphere.
Honkai: Star Rail: "Alright, alright! Conspiracies and schemes are too brain-draining! Let's talk about something lighter! Everyone! How are your training races going?"
Honkai: Star Rail: "I've already thoroughly familiarized myself with the Outer Ring Hollow terrain in the training room! Those curves, those chaotic spatial entrances, they're all nothing before my 'Invincible Galaxy Transcender One'! I'm definitely taking the first place 300 points!"
Honkai Stelle Rail · March 7th: "Hey! Stelle! You're at it again! Don't forget I'm not to be trifled with either! We'll see who crashes whom then!"
Genshin Impact · Paimon: "Hmph hmph, Jing Liu and I have also been working very hard, okay! Jing Liu taught me so much about reading the instruments and judging road conditions!"
Genshin Impact · Paimon: "Although I haven't driven it myself yet... I feel like I'm about to become an excellent driver! I'll definitely get a good ranking then too!"
Zero Zone · Belle: "My brother and I can only practice when we have time, but the basic operations are no problem! And we've already debugged the HDD device, so now we can finally focus on training for a while."
Zero Zone · Wise: "It's about participation; completing the race safely is enough. After all, personal safety is key."
When points were mentioned, the atmosphere in the group chat became even more enthusiastic.
Everyone mentioned, almost in unison, that although they had accumulated enough points for their first ten-pull with the newcomer's 20% discount by completing the training races and their previous savings.
But everyone tacitly suppressed the urge to immediately draw cards.
Honkai: Star Rail: "Of course we have to save up for a big move! After the finals, once we get our ranking points, we'll all draw together! Let's see who gets more blue light! Let's compare whose luck is the true 'Transcender'!"
Genshin Impact · Paimon: "Exactly, exactly! Then I'm going to draw a super powerful skill! It'll even scare Zhongli!"
Honkai Stelle Rail · March 7th: "Hehe, I've already thought about how to combine the good things I draw! Dan Heng, don't be too unlucky then!"
Zero Zone · Belle: "By the way, should we arrange the final race time to be on the same day as Caesar and them? That way we can watch their race together, and maybe you can also learn some of the Children of Calydon's driving skills."
At this moment, Belle was being a little mischievous. After all, Caesar and her team often raced, and some of their maneuvers were truly not something ordinary people could learn.
She also wanted her friends in the group to experience how she felt when she saw Caesar and their driving skills.
Honkai: Star Rail: "Alright, I'm ready for the finals anytime. A mere final is nothing to worry about."
Honkai: Star Rail: "By then, it won't be me learning their techniques, but each of you will be amazed by the Galaxy Baseball Man's all-around development, easily handling even Hollow off-roading."
Watching Stelle showing off again, March 7th's urge to complain flared up again.
Honkai Stelle Rail · March 7th: "Hey! That's enough, you! Don't you dare not even get into the top three then, crying will be embarrassing."
Honkai: Star Rail: "Embarrassing? Even if that happens, the one who's embarrassed will be Stelle from New Eridu's Outer Ring, what does that have to do with the Astral Express's Galaxy Baseball Man?"
Honkai: Star Rail: "Moreover, this time I'm going to explore other worlds properly and bring back a large wave of pioneering energy. Then Pom-Pom will be at my mercy."
Stelle thought more and more beautifully, 'From now on the Astral Express, this Bat Knight will rummage through whatever trash cans I want! Eat as many snacks as I want! Throw parties whenever I want!'
'Pom-Pom has to serve me tea and water, and March... she'll be responsible for maintaining and polishing my 'Galaxy Transcender One'! Wahahahahaha—!'
Stelle seemed to already see herself sitting cross-legged in the main seat of the observation car, Pom-Pom holding Xianzhou specialty snacks, and March 7th wiping the car with a bitter face. She couldn't help but put her hands on her hips and let out her characteristic, highly penetrating, demonic laugh towards the sky.
"Stelle—Passenger—!" Pam Train Conductor, who had appeared behind her at some point, stomped her short legs on the ground, making thumping sounds.
"I already told you not to make loud noises on the Astral Express, Pom-Pom!"
Dan Heng, sitting not far away, didn't even lift his head, only letting out an almost imperceptible sigh, his fingers sliding faster across the screen.
And March 7th, who was looking through photos, muttered softly, "Here she goes again, this guy's delusions are beyond saving."