As the barrier ripped with a creaking sound, it revealed the immense pressure of the threat: the Main Weapon of the Legion, the Doomsday Beast, had arrived!
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The sudden appearance of the red alarms and the Doomsday Beast's massive hand breaking through the barrier made the viewers, who had previously relaxed thinking the space station was secure, tense again.
"You all go back to the express! I'll stay here," Asta decided almost immediately.
"Huh?" March 7th, Dan Heng, and Star Rail's two members were the first to react, insisting they should not leave.
However, Himeko decisively intervened. "We're leaving."
Himeko, having sensed something, immediately spoke up.
With the navigator's command, the rest of the train crew had no choice but to follow and leave, leaving Asta alone to face the Doomsday Beast with a look of fear and determination.
Comments:
"What? The train crew actually ran away!"
"Maybe they have another plan, but that Doomsday Beast looks terrifying!"
"A giant beast in outer space is so shocking."
"Is Asta going to be abandoned? Someone save the rich lady!"
The audience was clearly shocked that the train crew, who had been persistent in their rescue efforts, suddenly fled. However, Himeko explained the reasons on the way.
"Himeko's rail cannon would destroy the space station."
"Without Herta, the external defenses can't fully function. The genius design has layers that ordinary people can't fully understand."
"And the anti-matter legion's target is probably us."
After saying this, Himeko glanced at the Stelle beside her.
"But don't worry, Welt should have noticed as well. Let's head to the platform."
"Yay! Uncle Welt is coming, so we can relax!" March 7th cheered upon hearing the news.
Her words seemed to hint at something special about Welt. The audience had not seen any promotional videos of Welt, and the story of Honkai Impact 3rd had not yet unfolded, so they were unaware of his background.
Comments:
"Welt? Is he the one with glasses and a cane?"
"Sounds like he might be someone important."
"He seems like an ordinary, unremarkable uncle."
"The express crew has weapons, but it looks like Welt doesn't have any. Is that okay?"
The audience debated.
However, the train crew did not wait for Welt's appearance.
The Doomsday Beast roared into the scene.
Because of the platform, the Doomsday Beast, which faced no obstacles, flew straight towards it.
The special effects made sure to capture the imposing presence of the Doomsday Beast.
The enormous beast unfolded its wings, which seemed to cover the sky. It emitted an inexplicable sonic roar and charged at the train crew.
In the game, the Doomsday Beast's size might not seem as daunting due to various limitations. But in the series, with unlimited space for effects, Xia Wen created a massive and oppressive Doomsday Beast.
The few frames of this scene were a pinnacle of current special effects!
Even March 7th, the lead actress, was slightly open-mouthed, gripping Himeko's arm tightly.
"This child…" Himeko shook her head helplessly.
She understood March 7th's feelings well. During filming, the Doomsday Beast had not been this enormous. At most, the script had described the enemy vaguely, but seeing the Doomsday Beast in full grandeur on the screen was overwhelmingly impressive.
The story continued. Faced with the charging Doomsday Beast, March 7th resolutely drew her bow and shouted, "Come down here!"
The platform trembled and roared under the beast's assault.
The train crew faced the Doomsday Beast with their backs to the main camera, nearly mirroring the game's depiction.
Then, the intense and thrilling music began—the BGM for the Doomsday Beast's weekly battle in the game.
The battle officially started!
The gigantic Doomsday Beast rampaged on the platform. Its 'Disaster' right hand, 'Dawn,' its left hand, and the anti-matter engine hanging in the center of its body, driven by a Leviathan's will.
All these features were showcased in the battle.
Against such a formidable opponent, the train crew worked in perfect harmony.
Dan Heng wielded his spear, dodging and weaving through the beast's attacks, occasionally seizing opportunities to counterattack.
Whenever danger arose, Stelle would use a baseball bat from the space station to block the beast's attacks, seizing opportunities to counterattack alongside Himeko and March 7th.
Under the train crew's relentless pressure, the massive Doomsday Beast began to fall behind. Then, it flapped its wings, releasing countless beams from its wings that covered the entire platform indiscriminately.
Many dangerous moments occurred, but thanks to the train crew's mutual assistance, they managed to escape unharmed.
The brilliant coordination and the oppressive feeling of battling a giant creature, set to the tune of 'Disaster's Dawn,' made the audience feel as if they were there.
Comments:
"Such dangerous attacks!"
"Forget the space station! Himeko, use your rail cannon now!"
"Brothers! Get pumped!"
"The train crew's coordination is so pleasing to watch!"
"Watching this drama feels like playing Monster Hunter; it's so exhilarating."
In the screening room, everyone at MiHoYo was also mesmerized.
Fu Xuan gripped her hands tightly, her expression serious, staring intently at the screen.
Nearby, Seele and Bronya were so engrossed that they didn't even dare to breathe.
The story continued.
Under the train crew's coordinated attacks, the giant Doomsday Beast quickly fell into a disadvantage.
After releasing several large-scale attacks, all of which were evaded by the crew, March 7th's arrow hit the beast's anti-matter engine once more.
The massive creature let out a mournful cry, swayed, and even struggled to hold onto the edge of the platform.
"Heh, you bad guy, now you know how powerful our train crew is!" March 7th smirked proudly, readying her bow to finish off the Doomsday Beast.
"Watch out!"
"Be careful!"
Dan Heng and Himeko's urgent shouts came from behind.
It turned out that the Doomsday Beast's final attack was hidden in its head, launching a sudden attack towards March 7th.
In this critical moment, Stelle furiously leaped in front of March 7th, bravely blocking the attack!
The screen was filled with light.
Everyone's hearts were in their throats.