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Simulacra and Simulation, or Even the Just

Last updated 2026-08-02

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Simulacra and Simulation, or Even the Just is the fifth part of the Trailblaze Mission chapter Unraveled for Daybreak. It automatically begins after completing The Bum's as Holy as the Seraphim.

Steps

  1. Head to the Parlor Train and continue your adventure
  2. Take the Bullet Wyrm Express to the Exhibition
  3. Head to the Exhibition Entrance
  4. Check out the area near the Exhibition Entrance (0/3)
  5. Is that... Evanescia?
  6. Find the girl who resembles Evanescia
  7. Head back and meet up with March 7th
  8. Head to the Ticket Gate and get ready to enter
  9. Step into the venue and immerse yourself in the cheers meant for you
  10. Accept Sparxie's invitation to go onstage
  11. Cheer on Cocolia together with the audience
  12. Head to the Shuttle Station of the Exhibition
  13. Head to Lookout Cloud Station and continue your adventure
  14. Enter the Xianzhou Venue
  15. What's going on now? Let's ask the host about it.
  16. Fix the pipes, and part the "sea"
  17. Complete the stage performance at the Xianzhou Venue
  18. It's time to keep going
  19. Head to the next Shuttle Station
  20. Board the Express and head to "Penacony Area"
  21. Fuel up the Express
  22. Step onto the final stage and face the challenge of the Daybreak Squadron
  23. Defeat the heroes of "Happiness"

Dialogue

Head to the Parlor Train and continue your adventure

UI Trailblaze Mission Mission Description
Legend has it that the rails connect to gateways leading to other worlds. For you all, what you're about to witness might as well be one of those other worlds.
UI Location Icon Parlor Car
UI Sequence IllustrationUI Sequence Illustration Tooltip for 18px|link=ⓘ  Sequence 01
According to the news, the construction of the Star Rail FEST venue was officially completed. On the first day, three exhibition areas were opened to the public: Belobog area, the Xianzhou Luofu area, and Penacony area. Several members of the Astral Express Crew were invited to visit.
Trailblaze Mission Here's Your Fifteen Minutes of Fame 1
Trailblaze Mission Here's Your Fifteen Minutes of Fame 2
▶ Poofy: Hello everyone, welcome to Fulwish TV's special news segment, Arcadian Morning Report! I'm your host, Poofy!
▶ Snowie: Hi everyone, I'm your host, Snowie!
▶ Snowie: The "Star Rail Fest" exhibition venue, funded by Pearluxe Corp and constructed by Turbogen Heavy Industries, has officially been completed.
▶ Poofy: Thanks to modern imagenesis technology, it took only a day for the skyline's Lookout Cloud to take on a completely new look.
▶ Snowie: Starting today, the Lookout Cloud Line is officially opening up a stop for the Star Rail Fest exhibition areas.
▶ Snowie: The exhibition areas opening on day one include the Belobog Area, Xianzhou Luofu Area, and Penacony Area, showcasing the legendary adventures of the Astral Express. The Amphoreus Area, which is currently under construction, will open in due course.
▶ ▶ Poofy: For this event, Pearluxe cordially invites several crew members of the Astral Express to visit and be interviewed, including (Trailblazer), who recently joined the Phantasmoon Games as a Supplicant.
▶ Snowie: That is certainly something to look forward to! I heard Pearluxe has also invited Blurry_QR_Colt, the author of Fluffy Across the Blue, for a signing session. It'll be the first time the author reveals their true face in public...
Sequence 02
An exhibition gathering Wishpower would indeed benefit both Pearluxe Corp and the Astral Express. However, Himeko was worried that Star Rail FEST might become a target for the new Herald of Death, and she reminded you to stay vigilant.
▶ Himeko: An exhibition to gather Wishpower, now that's an interesting scheme. Leave it to Pearl to come up with such a bizarre idea.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Well, that is Pearluxe's forte.
▶ Himeko: Pearluxe excels at creating dreams for both children and adults, and the Astral Express is exactly the kind of otherworldly dream that fascinates the people of this world.
Icon Dialogue Arrow This arrangement works out well for both parties.
▶ March 7th: Mm-hmm, Pearl is also mobilizing Pearluxe's resources to promote us.
▶ Himeko: When I talked with Pearl, I shared with her the idea of becoming a sail, advancing and retreating together. This collaboration could truly bring out the best of our respective strengths.
▶ Welt: Sometimes I wonder if Jade invited us here with the intention of giving her colleagues a "winning edge" in the Phantasmoon Games...
▶ Himeko: For Pearl, this Aeonic game is probably also a good opportunity to observe and study the way we operate.
▶ Welt: Though, compared to our usual opponents, this Intellitron executive is a surprisingly rational decision-maker. Her proposal for cooperation seems more trustworthy than most.
▶ Himeko: It's not rationality that concerns me. It's the "irrational" factors...
Icon Dialogue Arrow You mean... the new Herald of Death?
▶ Himeko: Exactly. News of the Dovebrook bloodbath has already blown up online. The Department of Aberration Defense tried to clamp down on the rumors, but plenty of people are still linking it to the Herald of Death from fifteen years ago.
▶ Himeko: With such a large crowd gathering there, this exhibition could very well become a target for the new Herald of Death.
▶ March 7th: Pearl must have contingency plans for situations like this, right?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Maybe we're the ace up her sleeve.
Icon Dialogue Arrow It could be that detective "who passed by".
▶ March 7th: That old guy? No way!
▶ Himeko: Whatever Pearl has planned, we must consider the possibility that the Herald of Death might attack the venue. We won't just be there to showcase the Astral Express to the people of this world. We'll also need to stay on high alert for any suspicious activity.
▶ Welt: It's about time. You should get going.
Icon Dialogue Talk Just us? Aren't you coming with us, Mr. Yang?
▶ Welt: Someone's got to stay behind on the Express to keep the conductor company and be ready for any emergencies that pop up.
▶ Welt: You guys have fun out there, but stay safe. Contact me right away if anything comes up.
Icon Dialogue Talk What about Dan Heng and Sunday?
▶ Himeko: They're both out on a mission with General Yao Guang. Dan Heng is tracking Blade's whereabouts, while Sunday is working with Miss Tingyun. Both of them are tied up. Looks like they won't be able to make it to the exhibition this time.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Alright, let's get going then.
▶ March 7th: Hah, looks like the heavy burden of documenting our travels falls on yours truly once again. I'll make sure to snap tons of pics, so I can tell you guys all about the exhibition when we get back!
▶ March 7th: Star Rail FEST, here we come!

Take the Bullet Wyrm Express to the Exhibition

UI Trailblaze Mission Mission Description
Legend has it that the rails connect to gateways leading to other worlds. For you all, what you're about to witness might as well be one of those other worlds.
UI Location Icon Duomension City
Sequence 03
The Bullet Wyrm Express pulled into the station, inviting you to board for a special ride toward the Star Rail FEST exhibition.
(Talk to Bullet Wyrm Express)
▶ Bullet Wyrm Express: Passengers heading to Star Rail Fest, please prepare to board. Ah! If it isn't the heroes of the Astral Express!
▶ Bullet Wyrm Express: The trains have been placing bets on who'll get to escort the Nameless to Star Rail FEST on opening day. It's such a suuuper-duper arcadian honor! And can you believe it? Turns out I'm the lucky one!
▶ Bullet Wyrm Express: I could already feel everyone's enthusiasm turning into waves of Wishpower along the way! No wonder everyone's running around with such high spirits!
Icon Dialogue Arrow Let's go.
▶ Bullet Wyrm Express: Ding~ Ding~ Dong~ Dong~ The Express is about to depart. Heroes, please stay seated and hold on tight.
▶ Bullet Wyrm Express: This special train is bound for the "Star Rail FEST" Exhibition. By The Laughter above, may the smile of Planarcadia grace our faces.
Icon Dialogue Arrow We have things to take care of.
▶ Bullet Wyrm Express: Ah! Y—You guys aren't thinking of waiting for the next train just 'cause I talk too much, are you!? Please don't do that to me!
(Talk to Bullet Wyrm Express again, optional)
▶ Bullet Wyrm Express: Hehe, getting to escort the Nameless to Star Rail FEST... What a suuuper-duper arcadian honor! I'm just sooo lucky!
▶ Bullet Wyrm Express: What are we waiting for, everyone? Let's get going!
Icon Dialogue Arrow Let's go.
Icon Dialogue Exit We have things to take care of.
▶ Bullet Wyrm Express: I'll patiently wait around until you heroes are ready. I'm not taking off without you today!

Head to the Exhibition Entrance

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description
The moment a story is born, it no longer belongs to its author alone. The train's tale crosses countless seas of stars, twisted and reshaped a hundred times over. Ultimately, it cannot retain its original form. In the arcadia wrapped in fantasy and entertainment, even tragedies become comedies.
UI Location Icon Lookout Cloud Station
▶ Bullet Wyrm Express: Thank you for riding with us today. May The Laughter watch over you, and please enjoy your journey.
▶ March 7th: Wow, the exhibition entrance is packed with Express fans...
▶ Excited Fan: Hurry up, hurry up! We'll miss out if we're late!
▶ Curious Fan: Are those hired cosplayers over there?
Sequence 04
You arrived at the exhibition entrance with Himeko and March 7th, where eager fans had already gathered. The official event had not started yet, so March 7th suggested exploring the nearby area.
(Go to mission location)
▶ Streamer: Chat, I've made it in safely! For those who couldn't get tickets, you can catch the entire FEST through my livestream today.
▶ Streamer: Next to me is my partn— Wait, what are you doing?
▶ Masked Person: Tis I, Cold Dragon Young... Dan Heng!
▶ Streamer: Where'd you get that mask from? It looks so weird.
▶ Masked Person: Such trifles matter not! What doth matter most is securing the autograph of Master Blurry_QR_Colt upon this book of mine!
▶ Streamer: The signing event hasn't even started yet. Besides, Xianzhou people don't talk like that.
▶ Cameraperson: What's our motto?
▶ Fans of Astral Express Crew: Through stars we soar, the Express is our home! One crew one heart, we'll never roam!
▶ Streamer: Wow, that's some next-level fandom energy!
▶ ▶ Fans of Astral Express Crew: Astral Express, we love you! We love (Trailblazer), March 7th, and Dan Heng!
▶ Fans of Astral Express Crew: Astral Express, we love you! We love the conductor, Himeko, and Welt!
Icon Dialogue Arrow They forgot about Sunday...
▶ March 7th: Shh, shh, this isn't Amphoreus, y'know. Watch what you say. The Family's got ears everywhere. It's best if we keep quiet about Mr. Sunday while we're out in public.
Icon Dialogue Arrow They forgot about Shush...
▶ March 7th: I feel like adding "Shush" to a sentence always makes it sound like an argument.
▶ March 7th: Wanna take a photo together, Himeko?
▶ Himeko: N-No thanks. I'd take tense negotiations with Pearl over getting mobbed by my own fans any day.
▶ March 7th: Who'd've thought there'd be social situations that even Himeko's afraid of?
▶ March 7th: If Dan Heng and Mr. Yang were here... I can't even imagine the looks on their faces.
▶ March 7th: What a sight... truly...
Icon Dialogue Arrow ...I wish we could share this all with our friends.
▶ March 7th: I'm pretty sure Dan Heng wouldn't want to experience this.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Elation, it really has that arcadian vibe.
▶ Himeko: Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that the Astral Express would become... a super popular idol group in my homeland, complete with book and TV adaptations based on our adventures.
▶ Himeko: But I have to admit, this is very Planarcadia.
Icon Dialogue Arrow That's just how the Astral Express rolls!
▶ March 7th: Exactly! That's just how we roll!
▶ March 7th: So many fans out there, even more than the crowd that came to welcome us at the station when we landed... It's kinda going to my head.
▶ March 7th: Hold on, that's not good! We need to be on high alert. Who knows if that Supplicant is hiding in the crowd, plotting something against us and our fans! So...
▶ March 7th: So, I'm gonna brave the danger and check things out myself.
Icon Dialogue Arrow You just want to go have fun, don't you?
▶ March 7th: You talk too much!
Icon Dialogue Arrow All right, count me in!
▶ March 7th: You bet, let's do this!
▶ Himeko: Don't wander off too far, though. We still have official business later... speeches and other activities that we need to show up for.
▶ March 7th: Got it. We'll just hang around here.
▶ Himeko: You guys go explore. I'll take a look around here too.

Check out the area near the Exhibition Entrance (0/3)

(Talk to Himeko, optional)
▶ Himeko: You guys go explore. I'll take a look around here too.
(If you try to go up the stairs)
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): (Looks like they haven't started checking tickets for the exhibition yet. Let's just hang around here for a bit.)
(Investigate Pom-Pom cleaning robot, optional)
▶ ???: Beep beep, trash detected, initiating cleaning protocol.
Icon Dialogue Arrow What's up with this Pom-Pom?
Icon Dialogue Arrow What in the world did you guys turn the conductor into...
▶ Shop Assistant: This is Pearluxe's new "Clean" series sanitation alloy Pom-Pom mechatron, or "Pommy" for short. Actually, our tech team had another codename for it...
▶ Shop Assistant: They call it "Mop-Pom." Would you like to pre-order one?[Note 1]
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): (I'm kinda tempted. Should I get one to help lighten our conductor's workload?)
(Talk to "Alloy Pommy", optional)
This is Pearluxe's new "Clean" series sanitation alloy Pom-Pom mechatron, or "Pommy" for short. Actually, our tech team had another codename for it...
▶ "Alloy Pommy": Beep beep, aggressive non-flammable trash detected, initiating cleaning protocol.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Oops, my hand slipped!
Icon Dialogue Arrow YOU'RE the non-flammable trash!
(Enter battle)
(Battle ends)
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Oh no, did I go too hard on it?
(Approach Person With a Happy Smile, optional)
▶ Person With a Happy Smile: Will the Astral Express truly bring happiness to Planarcadia?
(Talk to Person With a Happy Smile, optional)
▶ Person With a Happy Smile: Do you think the people from the Astral Express can really bring happiness to Planarcadia?
Icon Dialogue Arrow They're... just here on vacation.
▶ Person With a Happy Smile: If they're just here on vacation, why did they go barging into our world's sacred ceremony? Did they ever stop to think about how the people of this world would feel about that?
Icon Dialogue Arrow I guess...
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Haven't they resolved countless crises before? If Planarcadia is ever in grave danger, they would do everything in their power to protect this world.
▶ Person With a Happy Smile: How's that any different from a fire brigade? What I mean is, can they really bring lasting happiness to Planarcadia?
Icon Dialogue Arrow I guess they can't...
▶ Person With a Happy Smile: I thought so too.
▶ Person With a Happy Smile: Only the Smiles Society can bring happiness to this world.
▶ Cameraperson: What a pretentious answer...
▶ Reporter: No worries, this material will do just fine.
Sequence 05
At a fan booth, March 7th was drawn to The Fluffy merchandise and wanted to buy some. She asked you to browse around on your own for a while, saying she would catch up with you once she conquered her shopping impulses.
(Approach March 7th)
▶ Fanzine Vendor: Wow! With that outfit, you must be cosplaying as March Bunny, am I right? The accuracy is just insane!
▶ March 7th: Yeah, just like the original.
▶ Fanzine Vendor: Since we're all fans here, let's skip the sales pitch. But I gotta say this upfront: The conductor is the cutest in the whole universe!
▶ March 7th: I agree. The conductor is the cutest in the whole universe! But wait a minute, some of your stuff looks familiar to me...
▶ Fanzine Vendor: Sharp eye! You're definitely a hardcore fan.
▶ Fanzine Vendor: We collaborated closely with artists from different worlds along the trailblazing expedition to create these products.
▶ March 7th: Haha, I can pretty much guess who they are.
▶ Fanzine Vendor: I may not be that talented or have the artistic skills of a master, but I've written some articles and gained a bit of popularity in the fan community. So while I'm here at the booth, I thought I might as well do some self-promotion.
Your gaze falls upon the table, and in an instant, the shocking words sear themselves into your widening eyes.
Icon Dialogue Talk The Melancholy of March[Note 2]
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A novel recounting the adventures of the pink-haired beauty March from a first-person POV, filled with the author's darkest, deepest school-life fantasies.
▶ "If any of you happen to be super hackers, space warriors, spirit whisperers, or those cursed by Aeons, come find me. I've said my piece."
▶ "Looking for a sense of truth in fictional stories is just human nature!"
Icon Dialogue Talk Outlaws of the Galaxy[Note 3]
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A fantasy novel adapted from a classic Xianzhou script. It chronicles the epic saga of Rubert II and the love and hatred shared among the one hundred and eight Intellitron heroes, ultimately leading to his downfall.
▶ "Rubert II, wise throughout the universe, profound in his insights, was bestowed the title 'Profound One' by Nous."[Note 4]
▶ "If it pleases you, my king, we shall storm the throne and snatch that bloody seat from Rubert I!"[Note 5]
▶ "Among the countless stars are whispered the secret chronicles of Rubert."[Note 6]
Icon Dialogue Talk Express 40,000[Note 7]
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A war-themed novel recounting the story of Emperor Pom-Pom from the Ninth Trailblaze Empire and, under their command, twenty adopted children of the Nameless, as they conquered the universe together.
▶ "Our destiny lies only among the sea of stars!"[Note 8]
▶ "On June 1st, year 40,000 of the Trailblaze Empire Era, at 2:55 AM, Watt Yang's life came to an end at the age of thirty-three."[Note 9]
▶ "Three minutes later, he sat up again."[Note 10]
Icon Dialogue Talk Home with Stellaron[Note 11]
Picture missing
A surprisingly wholesome family-themed fancomic starring a raccoon who hosts a Stellaron.
A fun little tale about the cosmos's most wanted criminals forming a family and going on all sorts of missions. They even kept a cat that grinds video games for them... by the name of Silver Wolf.
▶ ▶ "I'm sorry, Kafka. You can survive without me. But if I leave Mr. Yang, he won't make it."
▶ "What about Silver Wolf... Are you planning to release her back into the wild?"
Icon Dialogue Arrow Forget it, looking through these things is making me hear things.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): The folks here seriously don't hold back. Nothing's off-limits to them...
▶ Fanzine Vendor: Buy one item, get a free novel! It's a venue-exclusive deal. First come, first served. Better act fast, or you might regret it forever!
▶ Fanzine Vendor: When The Fluffy figurines hit the shelves the other day, this mysterious old guy snatched them all up, saying something about... using them as art references for students. He loaded up a whole cart like he was stocking inventory. Even the scalpers were no match for him, I'd say!
▶ Fanzine Vendor: Not long after he left, a girl with bunny ears came to buy figurines too. She was clearly a collector, buying complete sets of everything.
▶ Fanzine Vendor: Then, she discovered that in every collection she wanted, there was one Himekat missing! That old man bought all the Himekats.
▶ March 7th: That's horrifying! I can't let this happen to me. I have to make the best use of my wallet while things are still in stock!
Icon Dialogue Arrow March, you're interested in this?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Now you're making me want one too.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Don't fall for this consumerist trap!
▶ ▶ March 7th: (Trailblazer), you know that feeling when you see some weird little gadgets, and you just can't help but buy them, and before you know it...
▶ March 7th: Your whole room is full of stuff, so you have to secretly hide them under your best friend's big bed.
▶ March 7th: Ahh~ this is not good. My wallet is trembling! My pocket money is crying out in pain. I need to battle against my own instincts for a bit...
▶ ▶ March 7th: (Trailblazer), go look around without me for awhile. I'll come find you once I'm done with this battle. Just don't wander too far, okay?
(Talk to March 7th again, optional)
▶ March 7th: Ahh~ this is not good. My wallet is trembling! My pocket money is crying out in pain. I need to battle against my own instincts for a bit...
▶ ▶ March 7th: (Trailblazer), go look around without me for awhile. I'll come find you once I'm done with this battle. Just don't wander too far, okay?
▶ ▶ Reporter: That Express (boy/girl) is here! Quick, get ready!
Sequence 06
You accepted an interview with Fulwish TV, and their sharp questions left you sweating bullets. Mimicking an official tone, you concluded the interview flawlessly.
(Approach Reporter)
▶ ▶ Reporter: Hi, (Trailblazer)! Sorry to bother you! We're with Fulwish TV! It's our lucky day running into you here! Do you have a moment?
▶ Reporter: Mind doing a short interview with us? It won't take long.
▶ Reporter: Our audience is absolutely dying to hear about the new Supplicant in town and your adventures aboard the Astral Express!
Icon Dialogue Arrow Sure thing.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Keep it brief, I've got plans later.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): No problem, but let's keep the interview brief, since the organizers might have other plans for us.
▶ Reporter: First question: Seeing as Planarcadia was the starting point of the Express's new voyage, how would you describe your impressions of this place?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Talk about its long history.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Talk about its modern culture.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Planarcadia... has left quite an impression on me. An ancient world that somehow feels so modern... so vibrant and colorful.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Everyone's chasing the latest trends, looking for fun... I'd say this place is more like a never-ending carnival.
▶ Reporter: Interesting. Throughout the history of the Phantasmoon Games, it's been extremely rare to have such a renowned cosmic figure as yourself participating. As the Astral Express's Supplicant, what kind of changes do you hope to bring to this world in these Games?
Icon Dialogue Arrow I'm not that arrogant.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Who am I to change anything here?
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): I'm just a passerby. Who am I to change this world?
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): But if I can, I hope to show everyone the spiritual strength of what the Trailblaze represents.
▶ Reporter: That's an impressive answer! Speaking of which, after joining the games, you immediately went to defeat Miss Sparxie, who represented the Masked Fools. What are your thoughts on potentially facing native Supplicants in the future?
Icon Dialogue Arrow I just wanted to stop Sparxie, and that's it.
Icon Dialogue Arrow I don't want to be enemies with the native Supplicants.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Sparxie gets her kicks through chaos and madness. That kind of out-of-control Elation is way too dangerous.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): As for the other native Supplicants, as long as they don't make the games dangerous... I'd rather cooperate with them than defeat them through violence.
▶ Reporter: Speaking of local Supplicants, we've noticed that "Star Rail FEST" is Pearluxe Corp's way of rolling out the red carpet for the Express. There are rumors that the IPC is also sponsoring the Express. So, I have to ask: Are you representing the Express or the IPC in these Games?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Set the record straight.
Icon Dialogue Arrow I'm just attending because I was invited.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): The IPC's interests? Nah. Even though Star Rail FEST has exceeded my expectations, and Madam Pearl and Pearluxe extended such a warm invitation, which I'm truly grateful for...
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): At the end of the day, this is a festival for everyone, and I'm just one of the guests. I'm not the master of this place.
It's the media alright... Those hard-hitting questions had you sweating bullets. You burned through every ounce of corporate speak you'll ever have in this lifetime.
Every micro-expression on your face is screaming: End this interview already!
▶ Reporter: Thank you for your valuable time. We won't keep you from your plans at the exhibition any longer.
▶ ▶ Nihilux: Hey (Trailblazer), over here! I'm right here~
Sequence 07
You ran into Nihilux at the book signing event, which she attended right on schedule. Nihilux gave you the first copy of The Fluffy she signed that day, along with a fan glowstick provided by the exhibition organizers.
(Talk to Nihilux)
▶ ▶ Nihilux: Nice to see you again, (Trailblazer). You're lucky you haven't been completely swarmed by fans yet.
▶ Nihilux: Here you are, the original inspiration for The Fluffy's main character, fresh as a daisy, yet no one recognizes you. Talk about irony! Don't tell me they think you're just some cosplayers? Come to think of it, that's actually quite possible.
Icon Dialogue Arrow How come you're not being swarmed by fans?
▶ Nihilux: Well, none of my readers have seen my real face yet. But that's all gonna change once the book signing starts.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Blurry_QR_Colt, you're here!
▶ Nihilux: Shh! Keep your voice down. I'm afraid of being swarmed by rabid fans!
▶ Nihilux: It's honestly heartbreaking that the organizers only gave me this dinky little booth. I was hoping for something more prominent, like a spot on the main stage or something.
Icon Dialogue Arrow This is Star Rail FEST...
Icon Dialogue Arrow This isn't The Fluffy FEST...
▶ Nihilux: I know. Hey, wanna have the #000000001 collector's edition comic that Blurry_QR_Colt signed today?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Sure, mind telling me if it's free?
▶ Nihilux: Whoa, since when did we get all polite... Of course it's free! But you know what they say, nothing's more expensive than free stuff~
Icon Dialogue Arrow Hard to say no to that, right?
▶ Nihilux: Exactly, something this memorable can hardly be refused!
Icon Dialogue Arrow This serial number seems a bit much...
▶ Nihilux: Ever heard of "wishful thinking"...? Besides, what's wrong with selling a ton of copies? You're getting royalties too, you know.
Picture missing
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Hold up, what's this extra thing?
▶ Nihilux: Light sticks. The organizers gave me thousands of them and told me to hand one out to each fan who gets a book signed.
▶ Nihilux: They really know how to push someone around. I wanted to give them a piece of my mind! Am I not the world-renowned author of Fluffy Across the Blue, the great Blurry_QR_Colt? Who exactly do they think I am, chopped liver?
▶ Nihilux: But you're right, this is Star Rail FEST... Today I'm just a side character.
▶ Nihilux: Anyway, it's about time to head to the booth and meet up with the staff to start the signing session. I won't keep you from enjoying yourself any longer. Bye-bye!

Is that... Evanescia?

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description
The pink-haired fox... What's she doing here?
UI Location Icon Lookout Cloud Station
(Obtain Star Rail FEST Fan Glowstick Star Rail FEST Fan Glowstick ×1)
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): ...

Find the girl who resembles Evanescia

▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): (Evanescia? What is she doing here?)
UI Sequence CutsceneUI Sequence Cutscene Tooltip for 18px|link=ⓘ  Sequence 08
Evanescia dashed out of nowhere and ran straight into you. "Target confirmed. Lines ready. Toast in place. Evanescia, rolling out!"
(Go to mission location)
(Cutscene begins)
Evanescia: Target confirmed.
Evanescia: Lines ready. Toast in place.
Evanescia: Evanescia,
Evanescia: rolling out!
(Cutscene ends)
Sequence 09
Since she gifted you the mask, Evanescia hoped you would return the favor. Her request was for you to sneak this dedicated superfan of The Fluffy into Star Rail FEST, as she failed to snag any exhibition tickets.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): ...
▶ Evanescia: Ah, I'm so sorry! Are you... alright?
Icon Dialogue Arrow What are you, a cannonball or something?
▶ Evanescia: S-Sorry... I had no idea I could pack such a punch when sprinting at full speed.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Good thing I'm built tough.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Evanescia, you just won't stop haunting me, huh?
▶ Evanescia: I just wanted to recreate that classic teen rom-com moment. You know, "bumping into a schoolgirl running late with toast in her mouth"...
▶ Evanescia: I'm really sorry!
Icon Dialogue Talk Why are you here?
▶ Evanescia: Why am I here? Well, probably because... the plot demands it!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): That's got to be the lamest excuse I've ever heard!
Icon Dialogue Talk That trope is so outdated...
▶ Evanescia: How could such a classic trope fall out of fashion so quickly!?
Icon Dialogue Arrow What's your real motive for getting close to me?
▶ Evanescia: Hey hey, I helped you out during the Phantasmoon Games, didn't I? Is it really fair to glare at me like I'm some kind of villain?
It suddenly hits you... This girl in front of you is the one who gave you the chance to turn the tables in your first battle of the Supplicants. Whatever her reasons for approaching you, she clearly doesn't mean you any harm.
Icon Dialogue Talk Thanks for the mask.
▶ Evanescia: Hehe, I watched your whole fight at Graphia Academy.
▶ Evanescia: I'm more than happy to befriend those who are destined to be part of these games, as long as they can show me their "wish."
Icon Dialogue Talk You're not here to take back the mask, are you?
▶ Evanescia: Of course not! That mask has already been imprinted with the shape of your soul. Even if I took it back, it wouldn't be of any use to me.
Icon Dialogue Arrow How were you able to draw the mask?
▶ Evanescia: An old friend of mine once taught me how to draw. And as it turns out, I'm a natural.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): If you call those (lousy/bad) doodles you made when drawing the mask "talent"...
▶ Evanescia: I'd always wondered if something I imagenated could actually fool the Phantasmoon's eyes.
▶ Evanescia: See? This "temporary ticket" I gave you shows great promise, proof that my artistic skills have leveled up!
▶ Evanescia: Speaking of which, shouldn't you... show me some gratitude?
Icon Dialogue Arrow What do you want?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Just so we're clear, I'm completely broke.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Have mercy. I've got no soul to spare.
Icon Dialogue Arrow I've only ever heard of foxes returning favors...
▶ Evanescia: The scalpers are completely out of control! I couldn't snag a single ticket to the exhibition... Could you sneak me in?
At this very moment, two voices appear on either side of you. They tell you—
▶ ▶ Voice of High Morals: (She did help us out before, but as a dignified Nameless, how could I do something as unethical as helping someone sneak in without a ticket?)
▶ ▶ Voice of Many Guiles: (After all she's done for us, you're gonna be stingy about a tiny favor? Besides, since when were we such paragons of virtue? I sure don't remember any of that!)
Icon Dialogue Arrow I'll think about it.
▶ Evanescia: Huh? Didn't expect you to be so principled... Guess I'll have to use this trick...
▶ Evanescia: Little raccoon, I've actually been a huge fan of yours all along. From the very first page of The Fluffy, Volume 1, Chapter 1, I was already captivated by you.
▶ Evanescia: That afternoon, as I passed by the Graphia Academy building, I caught a glimpse of you by the window. Right then, I knew my heart had been stolen and nothing else would ever make me feel so alive again.
▶ Evanescia: Getting to share a few happy moments with you at this exhibition... That's all I could ever ask for in this lifetime.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Okay, stop it, you're scaring me.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Let's just get one thing straight: Don't rat me out if you get caught.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Alright, alright, I'll do it! Stop nagging already!
▶ Evanescia: Hehehe, just as I thought. No one's immune to some good old-fashioned glazing!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Let's go. We've wasted enough time. I need to meet up with my friends first.

Head back and meet up with March 7th

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description
Ever notice how you keep running into pink-haired cuties? Must be fate or something.
UI Location Icon Lookout Cloud Station
(Obtain Trope-y Toast Slice Trope-y Toast Slice ×1)
▶ Evanescia: What should I get next... A Baseball Raccoon, March Bunny, or Woof Woof Dan plushie?
▶ Evanescia: Or... maybe I should get an autograph from Blurry?
Sequence 10
You brought Evanescia to meet up with March 7th. March insisted that such an adorable little fox could not possibly have any bad intentions, and she promised to get Evanescia into the venue.
(Talk to March 7th)
▶ ▶ March 7th: Ugh! (Trailblazer), I tried, but I still just couldn't keep my wallet shut!
▶ March 7th: Wait, that girl behind you looks kinda familiar. Have we met somewhere before?
Icon Dialogue Arrow That's a pretty lame pickup line.
▶ March 7th: What are you talking about? I've definitely seen her... I think it was at Graphia Academy?
Icon Dialogue Arrow This is my pink-haired spirit sidekick.
▶ March 7th: I feel like you're throwing shade at me... Anyway, I've definitely seen her... I think it was at Graphia Academy?
▶ March 7th: Whatever, it's not important.
▶ March 7th: Wait a sec, isn't this March Bunny from The Fluffy? The attention to detail is insane, especially those ears!
▶ Evanescia: ...I'm a fox, a fox!
▶ Evanescia: Let me introduce myself. I'm Evanescia, just a normal fan of The Fluffy. Ah, you must be the inspiration for March Bunny! You're way prettier in person than in the news!
▶ Evanescia: March Bunny, I've actually been a huge fan of yours all along. From the very first page of Volume 1, Chapter 1, I was already captivated by you.
▶ Evanescia: Getting to share a few happy moments with you at this exhibition... That's all I could ever ask for in this lifetime. But I can't even get a single ticket, so I can only stand here gazing up at that world from afar.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Hey, are you recycling your lines?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Oh my goodness, a legendary expert on The Fluffy.
▶ March 7th: Aww, you poor thing, don't you worry! I will definitely make your wish come true.
Icon Dialogue Arrow March, she's making it all up!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): March, don't let yourself be fooled by such a seasoned swindler!
Icon Dialogue Arrow You've just met, and you're besties already!?
▶ ▶ March 7th: (It's like our souls just clicked on a cosmic level! You wouldn't get it!/Wanna join us?)
▶ March 7th: Such an adorable little fox girl could never have any bad intentions. It's not like she's another Phantylia, right? Besides, this place doesn't even have any Stellaron or Ambrosial Arbor.
▶ March 7th: Don't worry, Nescia! Just leave it to me!
▶ Evanescia: That's great! Thank you so much, Miss March!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): ...
▶ March 7th: Ah, Himeko just messaged me. It's about time to head in now.

Head to the Ticket Gate and get ready to enter

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description
Ever notice how you keep running into pink-haired cuties? Must be fate or something.
UI Location Icon Lookout Cloud Station
Sequence 11
You ran into Specialist Feld at the ticket gate again and learned that Himeko had already gone inside. Feld said that since Evanescia was your friend, you could head straight into Star Rail FEST free of charge.
(Approach Ticket Inspector)
▶ ▶ Ticket Inspector: Wow, if it isn't (Trailblazer) and March 7th! Such incredible cosplay accuracy. Out of all the people trying to sneak in disguised as the Nameless, you two are definitely the most convincing!
▶ ▶ Agent Feld: Have you considered the possibility that they might be the real deal? And how inappropriate it is to ask our distinguished guests for tickets?
▶ ▶ Agent Feld: Hello there, we meet again! HQ arranged for me to wait here and welcome all of you. Miss Himeko has already entered the venue. (Mr./Miss.) (Trailblazer), Miss March 7th, and this is...?
▶ March 7th: Ah, she's...
Icon Dialogue Arrow She's our friend.
▶ ▶ Evanescia: Hi, I'm Evanescia, (Trailblazer)'s good friend.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Our new pet aboard the Express.
▶ Evanescia: Hi, I'm Evanescia, the new pet aboard the Astral Express.
▶ March 7th: She's just kidding. This is our good friend.
Icon Dialogue Arrow What are you talking about? It's just the two of us here.
▶ Evanescia: Hi there! I'm Evanescia, the evanescent spirit of the Astral Express.
▶ Agent Feld: Huh!? You can see her too, right?
▶ ▶ March 7th: They're just messing with you! She is a friend of ours. Is it possible for you to make an exception just this once...
▶ Agent Feld: Heh, you folks sure have a great sense of humor.
▶ Agent Feld: Since you're friends with our guests here, I guess it's all good. Come on in!

Step into the venue and immerse yourself in the cheers meant for you

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description
After all that time spent fighting off the bad guys, it's high time to kick back and enjoy. Let the music and the dance go on forever!
UI Location Icon Lookout Cloud Station
Sequence 12
As the event host, Sparxie was introducing the Belobog Exhibition Area to the visitors. A balloon figure bearing Cocolia's image was locked in fierce combat with its opponent, drawing enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.
(Go to mission location)
▶ Sparxie: Hello, dear visitors and spectators! Before we officially kick off the "Star Rail FEST" exhibition, I'd like to thank our host, Pearluxe Entertainment, as well as extend our gratitude to Ploo Industries, Turbogen Heavy Industries, and Fulwish TV for their collaborative support.
▶ Sparxie: The exhibition areas now open will transport you straight into the Astral Express's incredible journey across the sea of stars! And right now, ladies and gentlemen, you're standing in none other than... Belobog!
▶ Sparxie: Now, let me hear you call out the name of our hero from the ice and snow!
▶ Live Spectators: Come on! Come on! You've got this, Madam Cocolia!
▶ Naive Child: When I grow up, I wanna be the Supreme Guardian and turn into a Frost Giant to fight those rampaging Super Ancient Weapons!
▶ Naive Adult: In my next life, I wanna be the Supreme Guardian and turn into a magical girl to protect Planarcadia.
Sequence 13
So The Fluffy went with Belobog's official narrative. You told Evanescia the truth about what really happened during the battle with Cocolia and asked her to keep it under wraps. Sparxie invited you onstage to participate in a fan interaction.
▶ March 7th: Wait, this isn't right... Why is everyone supporting... Cocolia?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Why is Sparxie the host!?
▶ Sparxie: What's wrong with having the most popular streamer girl host the biggest event?
▶ March 7th: W—W—Wait, aren't you supposed to be on the Department of Aberration Defense's wanted list?
▶ Sparxie: That's right... So I'll have to go into hiding right after this job. Come to think of it, maybe I should lie low using my Sparkle identity. After all, what does Sparkle have to do with this Sparxie they're after?
▶ Sparxie: Oh right, Nameless, won't you take pity on me and give me back my mask...
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer) & March 7th: In your dreams!
▶ Sparxie: Yoohoo! Since we have two Nameless from the Astral Express here with us today, let's kick off an exciting The Fluffy trivia quiz!
Icon Dialogue Arrow Actually, I've never read the comics...
Icon Dialogue Arrow I haven't had a chance to study up yet...
Icon Dialogue Arrow Is Sparxie going to strike again?
▶ Sparxie: Here's your question: In the final chapter of The Fluffy's Belobog arc, "The Supreme Guardian's Bond," what did Cocolia summon to fight by her side?
▶ Evanescia: The Guardian Wand that could transform her into an Ice Giant!
▶ Sparxie: Ding ding, that's correct!
▶ Sparxie: Well, well, looks like this young lady here is quite the devoted reader of The Fluffy, answering even faster than the Nameless!
Icon Dialogue Arrow Shouldn't it be the Engine of Creation?
▶ March 7th: Oh right, I almost forgot she was the one who first awakened the Engine of Creation.
Icon Dialogue Arrow It was clearly the Lance of the Eternal Freeze.
▶ March 7th: Those two huge chunks of ice were definitely quite impressive.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Hey, why are you stealing my thunder?
▶ Evanescia: I'm a die-hard fan of The Fluffy, you know!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): And what's the deal with this Ice Giant? Sure, Cocolia can transform, but she shouldn't be anywhere near the size of the Engine of Creation!
▶ Evanescia: What? Lady Cocolia fought the Engine of Creation in her human form? That... That just makes it even more awesome! Ugh, but they didn't show that part in the comic!
▶ Sparxie: Next question: Before Cocolia was frozen in ice, what did she give to Baseball Raccoon?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Nothing at all.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Nothing but pure damage.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Uh, heartfelt encouragement?
▶ Sparxie: Oops, wrong answer.
▶ Evanescia: The flaming lance! In the end, the little raccoon used that lance to channel everyone's light to Cocolia, restoring her power so she could descend in her Wildfire form!
▶ Sparxie: Ding ding, that's correct!
▶ Evanescia: ... Every time I turn to that page, I can't help but burst into tears.
Icon Dialogue Arrow This plot has gone completely off the rails...
Icon Dialogue Arrow How did I end up becoming Cocolia's disciple?
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Actually, I inherited this flaming lance from the previous Supreme Guardians when I got stabbed right through the heart.
▶ ▶ Evanescia: What are you talking about, (Trailblazer)...
▶ Evanescia: In Belobog's final battle, wasn't it like this: Despite her grievous wounds, the Supreme Guardian transformed herself into a Frost Giant for the sake of the people of the winter-lands, joining forces with the Nameless to counter the Destruction Engine that was about to flatten Belobog!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer) & March 7th: Uhh...
▶ March 7th: So, The Fluffy's storyline follows the official Belobogian narrative.
▶ Evanescia: Wait... is that not how things went? Could you at least spill a little? Just a little?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Actually, Cocolia was bewitched...
Icon Dialogue Arrow Sorry, I can't say too much.
▶ Evanescia: Ah, I get it! If the official version of events is that Cocolia and the Nameless defeated the rampaging Engine together...
▶ Evanescia: Then that means, in reverse, Cocolia was the enemy you defeated?
▶ Evanescia: ...I see. If the truth about this were to be revealed to the people of Belobog, the hard-earned peace would crumble, wouldn't it?
▶ March 7th: ...Nescia, please keep this a secret!
▶ Evanescia: Of course, my lips are sealed!
▶ Evanescia: But I have to say, I'm surprised that even the heroes of the Astral Express can tell lies.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Sorry about that. Pretty disenchanting, isn't it?
▶ Evanescia: Not really.
Icon Dialogue Arrow I hope this lie can hold up a bit longer.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): They say lies don't last forever, and while Belobog's future may be built on a lie, I hope it can endure for a long, long time.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Because those people are all my friends.
▶ Evanescia: Thank you for telling me about this.
▶ Evanescia: The Phantasmoon Games make Supplicants wear masks, but if you ask me? That's when people really drop the act and face their true selves.
▶ ▶ Sparxie: (Trailblazer), the event's not over yet! Come join me on the stage and deliver your decisive strike in the epic battle between Madam Cocolia and the Destruction Engine!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Me...?

Accept Sparxie's invitation to go onstage

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description
How outrageous! No, I've never promised The Fluffy was a work of non-fiction! But I can guarantee the iconic moment where you wielded that flaming lance is faithfully recreated in the comic, identical to real life.
UI Location Icon Lookout Cloud Station
Sequence 14
Sparxie asked you to recreate the iconic scene from The Fluffy: Ignite your flaming lance and charge up Cocolia in battle. The crowd chanted your name, eager to witness the "flaming lance, forward" moment.
(Talk to Sparxie)
▶ Sparxie: Madam Cocolia is in crisis! Hang in there, Madam Cocolia!
▶ Sparxie: Fear not, everyone! I can see our hero approaching!
▶ ▶ Sparxie: Today, we are honored to welcome to Star Rail FEST the hero of the Astral Express, one who survived the Battle of Belobog, (Trailblazer)!
▶ Sparxie: Let me hear you say the name of the will of Preservation's successor!
▶ ▶ Joyful Spectators: (Trailblazer)! (Trailblazer)! (Trailblazer)!
▶ Sparxie: Come on, warrior from beyond the sky! Show us that legendary scene again!
▶ Sparxie: Ignite your flaming lance, charge up Madam Cocolia with your power, and let her hear our calls!
▶ Evanescia: The host is calling for you. Time to take the stage, great hero.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Let's do this!
Icon Dialogue Arrow Darn it, I wanna pilot the Engine of Creation!
▶ Evanescia: In the comics, it's called the Destruction Engine!
Icon Dialogue Arrow I don't feel like doing this. Have March do it!
▶ March 7th: That's not fair! I don't use a flaming lance!
Icon Dialogue Arrow I'm never gonna live this down!
▶ ▶ March 7th: Reenacting a legendary scene right here, haha... Good thing I'm not the one up there. (Trailblazer), you're gonna shout that line when you ignite it, right?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Which one?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Flaming lance... forward?
▶ Evanescia: Of course it's "flaming lance, forward"! You've gotta shout it really loud!

Cheer on Cocolia together with the audience

▶ Joyful Spectators: Flaming lance! Forward!
(Talk to Sparxie, optional)
▶ Evanescia: Little raccoon, aren't you going to go up there? The audience is getting anxious.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Let me get into the right mood first.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Let's do this!
▶ ▶ Sparxie: Nameless~ Where's our Nameless? Let's all give (Trailblazer) another huge round of applause and welcome them to the stage!
Sequence 15
Ignited alongside the flaming lance was the audience's passion. Evanescia was moved to tears, saying it reminded her of the instant she first opened that comic. The story might be fiction, but she really wished she could be part of it.
(Press the cannon)
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Flaming lance! Forward!
▶ Joyful Spectators: Flaming lance! Forward!
▶ Sparxie: The spear tip has been ignited! Kids and grown-ups alike, raise your glow-sticks high, and let's show our support for Cocolia, shall we?
▶ Ardent Spectator: You've got this, Madam Cocolia!
▶ March 7th: Hahaha, seeing everyone so fired up makes me want to join in on the cheering too!
▶ March 7th: You've got this, Madam Cocolia!
▶ Evanescia: Don't give up, Madam Cocolia!
Icon Dialogue Arrow Let's go! I can do this!
Icon Dialogue Arrow You've got this, Madam Cocolia!
▶ Evanescia: ...
▶ March 7th: What's wrong, Nescia?
▶ Evanescia: ...I'm getting all emotional. This scene takes me back to the moment I first cracked open the Fluffy Across the Blue comics.
▶ Evanescia: The speeding Express, dazzling cosmos, and a bunch of quirky yet adventurous companions...
▶ Evanescia: I know the "story" is fiction, but I really wanna be part of it and travel with you guys.
▶ Evanescia: But... leaving home? That's not exactly easy for me...
▶ March 7th: Thanks for the love. And hey, traveling with the little animals aboard The Fluffy still counts as traveling with us in my book!
Icon Dialogue Arrow (Recite a famous quote)
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): A friend once told me, "the stars we see may not be their original forms, but their light isn't a lie."
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Our story is that very light.
Icon Dialogue Arrow (Thank Evanescia for her appreciation)
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Thank you for the love.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Being able to connect with friends like you through stories is probably the most precious part of this journey.
▶ Evanescia: Well said! Shall we head to the next exhibition area then?
▶ March 7th: Alright, let's get moving!
(Unlock Achievement Burning Passion)

Head to the Shuttle Station of the Exhibition

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description
Setting off on a journey is exhilarating, and so is retracing your steps.
You've been through so much now, starting from... the first sprout of life in the universe?
UI Location Icon Lookout Cloud Station
(Talk to Sparxie again, optional)
▶ Sparxie: Did you have a good time? Let's see what they have at the next stop.
(Approach Serval, optional)
▶ ▶ March 7th: (Trailblazer), look! Isn't that Miss Serval?
Icon Dialogue Arrow What brings you here?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Even our friends from Belobog made it here!
▶ Serval: Miss Topaz extended an invitation to Belobog, hoping we could visit Planarcadia to discuss a cultural exchange program.
▶ Serval: I couldn't help but wonder if this was another blessing from the Astral Express... And sure enough, that's exactly what it was.
▶ March 7th: How's everything in Belobog?
▶ Serval: Great! Everything's great! The ice is melting way faster than we expected. Lynxy told me that more frozen cities are gradually being uncovered. And it's all thanks to you guys!
Icon Dialogue Arrow A cultural exchange program?
▶ Serval: For other people, cultural exchange means showcasing products from Jarilo, whereas for me, it's all about rock 'n' roll.
▶ Serval: This place is way livelier than I imagined, and the rock music here has given me so much creative inspiration!
▶ ▶ Serval: (Trailblazer), it's all thanks to you guys for lighting that spark back then. Now, it's our turn to carry the torch forward, Belobog style! Like, with some mind-blowing rock 'n' roll!
▶ Serval: Oh right, I heard from the host that they prepared some surprises for you on that platform. Go check it out!
▶ Serval: You must be pretty busy! After all, a whole exhibition is being held for the Astral Express. I won't take up more of your time. Let's chat later when you're free.
(Approach mission location)
▶ Shuttle Broadcast: Welcome aboard The Fluffy Shuttle Express! Together, we'll trailblaze into the future!
▶ Shuttle Broadcast: Next stop: Xianzhou Luofu Exhibition Area.
Sequence 16
You, March 7th, and Evanescia arrived at the shuttle train platform, ready to head over to the Xianzhou Luofu Exhibition Area. March 7th thought the exhibition was really well put together.
(Go to mission location)
▶ Shuttle: Welcome aboard The Fluffy Shuttle Express! Are you ready to head to our next stop, the Xianzhou Luofu Exhibition Area?
▶ March 7th: I have to say, Pearluxe really put care into organizing this exhibition.
▶ March 7th: I wonder what attractions await us in the Xianzhou Luofu Exhibition Area?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Let's go!
▶ Shuttle Broadcast: Welcome aboard The Fluffy Shuttle Express! Together, we'll trailblaze into the future!
▶ Shuttle Broadcast: Next stop: Xianzhou Luofu Exhibition Area.

Head to Lookout Cloud Station and continue your adventure

(Enter Interplanar Jump!)
Tutorial Interplanar Jump! Pom-Pom's Tiny Express 1
Pom-Pom's Tiny Express is powered by Wishpower. When Wishpower increases, the Tiny Express will consume it to speed up. Once the Tiny Express reaches the other end of the progress bar, the game will end.
Tutorial Interplanar Jump! Pom-Pom's Tiny Express 2
The audience's Wishpower crystallizes into thumbs-up shapes inside the Car. Get close or shoot to collect Wishpower Crystals and recharge the Tiny Express's Wishpower.
▶ Evanescia: The audience is brimming with excitement. Their Wishpower is even crystallizing into the shape of "like" buttons.
▶ Evanescia: Collect them to fuel up the Express!
▶ Express Announcement: Welcome aboard, passengers! The Fluffy Shuttle Express is about to depart. Next stop: Xianzhou Luofu Exhibition Area.
▶ Express Announcement: We're approaching the Xianzhou Luofu Exhibition Area. Please remain seated and hold on tight.
(Exit Interplanar Jump!)
Sequence 17
Evanescia mentioned that it was the High-Cloud Squadron who helped the protagonists defeat Phantylia in The Fluffy. Complaints from the audience echoed through the hallway. It appeared something had gone wrong at the Xianzhou Exhibition Area.
▶ Aisle Spectator: Brr—brr, the frigid waters of Scalegorge Waterscape are chilling me to the bone!
▶ Aisle Spectator: Why is there so much water in the exhibition area? Did a pipe burst or something?
▶ Aisle Spectator: I bet this is some cutting-edge immersive theater performance. I gotta say, these tickets are totally worth every penny...
Icon Dialogue Arrow Looks like there's some trouble brewing in the Xianzhou Exhibition Area.
▶ March 7th: Based on what we saw in the Belobog area, The Fluffy's adventure on the Xianzhou should be...
▶ March 7th: I got it! It must be Woof Woof DanDan Heng teaming up with Jing YuanyuanJing Yuan to battle against Lord Ravager Phanty!
Icon Dialogue Arrow Even the villain's name is so cute!
Icon Dialogue Arrow Ugh, those cutesy-wutesy words make me sick...
▶ Evanescia: I'm so jealous that you guys still get to experience the joy of seeing The Fluffy for the first time. Haha, well, that's fine, because this means I get to show off all my knowledge about The Fluffy!
▶ Evanescia: When people talk about the Astral Express's most memorable moment in the Xianzhou War, it can only be— the epic fight! The triumphant return of the High-Cloud Squadron!
Icon Dialogue Arrow What's the High-Cloud Squadron...
Icon Dialogue Arrow I just knew that Blurry_QR_Colt would do something like this...
▶ Evanescia: When people say "squadron" they mean a bunch of superheroes teaming up.
▶ Evanescia: Did I... get too excited? Sorry, sorry, I really got carried away.
▶ March 7th: Not at all, haha. I'm guessing this "High-Cloud Squadron" must be referring to Xianzhou's "High-Cloud Quintet," right?
▶ March 7th: D-Did a Memosnatcher steal my memories? When we fought Phantylia, did we really have that many people helping us? Five at once?
Icon Dialogue Arrow These people will dream up anything!
Icon Dialogue Arrow There's literally nothing the people here won't write about!
▶ March 7th: I can't take it anymore! I'm bursting with curiosity! Quick, let's go inside and take a look!

Enter the Xianzhou Venue

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description
Beneath the Lunarescent Depths lies the Ambrosial Arbor Seal, guarded by generations of the High Elder of the Vidyadhara. Perhaps the waters of this Xianzhou Exhibition area also have something they wish to seal.
Now, you have a chance to redefine the last words you said before parting the waters.
UI Location Icon Lookout Cloud Station
Sequence 18
The Xianzhou Exhibition Area was flooded, and Evanescia wanted to see you recreate Dan Heng's legendary sea-parting scene. Faced with Evanescia's repeated pleas, you decided to find someone and ask what was going on.
(Go to mission location)
▶ March 7th: Holy moly, they nailed the Scalegorge Waterscape! The whole exhibition area is completely submerged!
▶ Evanescia: Little raccoon, little raccoon, I wanna see that thing!
Icon Dialogue Arrow That thing?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Which one?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Rending my form~
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Rending... my form... setting free... a thunderous roar, a symphony...
▶ March 7th: Hold it right there! Please do me a favor and stop that!
▶ March 7th: Nescia means that thing! With a flick of the hand, the ancient sea splits apart!
Icon Dialogue Arrow I can't do cloudhymn!
Icon Dialogue Arrow That was all Dan Heng's doing!
▶ Evanescia: Woof Woof Dan, I've actually been a huge fan of yours all along. From the very first page of Volume 1, Chapter 1, I was already captivated by you.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Flattery will get you nowhere!
Icon Dialogue Arrow Dan Heng didn't even show up today!
▶ March 7th: ...Who on earth did this kid learn to ask favors like that from?
▶ Evanescia: From March Bunny in the comic, if you must know!
▶ March 7th: ...What!? This... is... absolutely... the biggest personal attack on me ever!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Never mind, I'll go ask someone about what's going on.

What's going on now? Let's ask the host about it.

Sequence 19
The host mentioned that this immersive stage play was created under the guidance of Xianzhou's legendary literary master, Mr. Xiyan. But for some reason, the area's pipes burst, and they begged you to help salvage the situation.
(Go to mission location)
▶ Waiting Spectator: Hey host, this immersive theater is getting a bit TOO immersive, don't you think?
▶ Waiting Spectator: It's been almost twenty minutes. Where is the actor who's going to split the sea?
▶ Hostess: That's right! The script for this exhibition's stage play was written under the guidance of the Xianzhou's legendary literary master, Mr. Xiyan! We guarantee you'll get an authentic re-creation of the Express's most iconic moments!
Icon Dialogue Arrow It's just a burst pipe, isn't it?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Mr. Xiyan sure knows how to spew nonsense.
▶ ▶ Hostess: It's you! (Trailblazer)! I don't know what happened, but water just started gushing out everywhere!
▶ Hostess: Please! Save this exhibition area like you saved Scalegorge Waterscape before!
Icon Dialogue Arrow So every single area's gotta have me deal with something, huh?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Dan Heng, where are you!? I'm calling out to you with all my heart!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Alright then.

Fix the pipes, and part the "sea"

(Talk to Hostess)
▶ Hostess: Please! Save this exhibition area like you saved Scalegorge Waterscape before!
(Enter Interplanar Jump!)
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): I come to sight-see. I do hard labor. I fix these pipes... All for the audience...
Tutorial Interplanar Jump! Alloy Pommy (2D Special Edition) 1
The new Pearluxe-made "Clean" series Pom-Pom Sanitation Mechatron model fires cannonballs that identify Trailblazemons as trash and sweep them up too.
Tutorial Interplanar Jump! Alloy Pommy (2D Special Edition) 2
Hint: If you time it right and land on top of a missile, you can dodge the blast damage while using the explosion to perform a jump without consuming Energy.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Finally done! I've never missed Dan Heng as much as I do now!
(Exit Interplanar Jump!)
(Unlock Achievement From the Abyss to the Sky)

Complete the stage performance at the Xianzhou Venue

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description
All the world's a stage, and until you're thrust into the spotlight, you can't be sure what character you'll play, or how this performance will end.
UI Location Icon Lookout Cloud Station
Sequence 20
The four Daybreak Warriors, who had been invited to play the High-Cloud Squadron, made their entrance and declared that Planarcadians' happiness should be under the protection of local heroes. In particular, their leader, Blazeweaver, announced: As Supplicants, the Daybreak Squadron challenges you.
▶ Hostess: Welcome, dear visitors and spectators! At this moment, you've arrived along with the Astral Express at the ancient and mysterious... Xianzhou!
▶ Serious Spectator: It's the Xianzhou Luofu!
▶ ▶ Hostess: That's right, the Xianzhou Luofu's Scalegorge Waterscape! Let's give thanks to (Trailblazer), hero of the Astral Express, who not only saved the Xianzhou Luofu but also happened to save our little venue today!
▶ Hostess: And now, it's showtime! Adapted from the true adventures of the Astral Express, we present: Battle at Scalegorge Waterscape! High-Cloud Squadron Assembles!
▶ Hostess: Thanks to the support of Fulwish TV, we invited the four main stars of the action hero series Daybreak Squadron to perform in this show!
▶ ▶ Hostess: And now, (Trailblazer), please come up on stage and reenact that heart-stopping battle where you drove away the Lord Ravager!
Icon Dialogue Arrow Daybreak Squadron again?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Wait a sec, there's only four of them!
▶ ▶ Blazeweaver: We meet again, (Trailblazer).
Icon Dialogue Arrow Why are you still dressed like that?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Couldn't you at least change costumes?
▶ Azurewing: I don't think that's necessary.
▶ Dawnlance: Aren't we supposed to be the "heroes of the Xianzhou"? Why do the Xianzhou's heroes need to rely on others to save their land?
▶ Blazeweaver: Same as us! Shouldn't the heroes of this world be able to protect our own people? Can't we be the ones to bring happy smiles to their faces?
▶ Cinderborne: ...
▶ Hostess: Hey, what nonsense are you all babbling about? Is any of this actually in the script?
Icon Dialogue Arrow If you're planning to challenge me...
Icon Dialogue Arrow I'm afraid now's not a good time.
▶ Blazeweaver: No, quite the opposite. Star Rail FEST is the perfect opportunity...
▶ Blazeweaver: As Supplicants stepping into the Phantasmoon Games, the Daybreak Squadron challenges you! You wouldn't back down now, would you, Supplicant of the Astral Express?
▶ Audience: What!? ...This is so unexpected! ...These tickets were totally worth it! ...To think the Daybreak Squadron were Supplicants too!
▶ March 7th: What!? This is waaaay too sudden!
▶ Evanescia: These people... Something's not right about them.
▶ Evanescia: I feel like... they're way too hyped up. Even characters in action comics don't talk like this...
▶ ▶ March 7th: Yeah, in comics, a challenge like this is always a cover for some massive conspiracy... I... I've gotta fight alongside (Trailblazer)!
▶ ▶ Evanescia: March, you need to have faith in (Trailblazer)'s abilities. Rather than rushing into battle, what you should be doing now is getting in touch with your companions...
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): ...
Icon Dialogue Arrow This is Star Rail FEST after all...
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): This is Star Rail FEST... Even if you defeat me, you'll never gain everyone's approval.
Icon Dialogue Arrow You're no match for me.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): I thought the outcome of our clash at Pearluxe Tower was pretty clear.
▶ Cinderborne: ...Boss, do we really have to do this?
▶ Blazeweaver: Gray, we've been putting on a show for long enough. Wasn't becoming a real hero what you've always wanted!?
▶ Blazeweaver: We'll tear the legend of this outsider to shreds, right here under the spotlight! Then everyone will see who the real heroes are, the ones who can truly protect their smiles!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): I accept your challenge, but do we really have to fight here?
▶ Blazeweaver: This is exactly the stage we've been waiting for! Let's do this!
(Enter battle)
Wave 1
▶ Blazeweaver: The Phantasmoon Games are a ceremony to find those closest to Elation!
▶ Blazeweaver: We'll show everyone the heroism of the Daybreak Warriors!
▶ Azurewing: A powerful hit! Come at me again!
▶ Dawnlance: Our bodies have been transformed, so we'll be just fine!
Wave 2
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): You don't stand a chance against me.
(Battle ends)
Sequence 21
You fended off the Daybreak Squadron, but Blazeweaver insisted the challenge between Supplicants shall continue until one side falls, and the real showdown hadn't even started yet. March 7th wondered which member of the Daybreak Squadron was a Supplicant, and what they were really after.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): ...Have you calmed down now? Can we talk?
▶ Blazeweaver: Once a Supplicant's challenge begins, it won't stop until one side falls.
▶ Blazeweaver: Don't get it wrong. This is just a prelude to the real showdown, witnessed by the Phantasmoon!
Icon Dialogue Arrow That was quite entertaining.
Icon Dialogue Arrow There's a second round of this challenge?
▶ March 7th: Just what exactly are they planning to do here at Star Rail FEST?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Pearl was right...
Icon Dialogue Arrow Supplicants won't pass up a chance for a challenge.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Is this the Supplicant lurking beneath the surface that Pearl theorized about?
▶ March 7th: But which of the four Daybreak Warriors is the Supplicant? Judging from their strength, I think it might be the red one...
▶ March 7th: Forget it! We should go check out what's happening outside the exhibition area!

It's time to keep going

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description
"A mere trifle, it won't stop you from completing your work." That's what my editor always tells me, so don't sweat it. Just keep moving forward.
UI Location Icon Lookout Cloud Station
Sequence 22
You told Evanescia the truth about the battle with Phantylia and how the High-Cloud Quintet had become a thing of the past. Evanescia thought the Abundance and the Elation made a pretty good pairing and suggested continuing on to check out the Penacony Exhibition Area.
(Go to mission location)
▶ March 7th: Interrupting a show for no reason. But to be honest, I wasn't dying to watch that "High-Cloud Squadron Assembles" play anyway.
▶ Evanescia: So... don't tell me this whole Xianzhou story is also something Blurry made up...?
▶ Evanescia: Funny, can't say I'm surprised at all.
Icon Dialogue Arrow I didn't defeat Phantylia on my own.
Icon Dialogue Arrow It was Jing Yuan and Dan Heng working together...
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): I wouldn't dare take credit for what I didn't do, since it was in fact General Jing Yuan and Dan Heng who teamed up to defeat Phantylia.
▶ March 7th: As for the High-Cloud Quintet, it's been over seven hundred years since those five made their mark.
▶ March 7th: I know it may sound wild, but Xianzhou folks generally live really long lives. You've read The Fluffy comics, haven't you? Pretty sure they covered all that lore in there.
▶ Evanescia: Yeah, immortality... Some see it as a curse. But personally, I don't think the Abundance is as terrifying as THEIR reputation suggests.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Better not say that out loud...
Icon Dialogue Arrow Don't say that in front of Xianzhou folks.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): I almost forgot we're not in the Xianzhou anymore... Should be fine to talk openly about the Abundance now, I guess?
▶ March 7th: Yeah, that's not an issue. But the Xianzhou's attitude towards the Abundance isn't totally baseless. We've clashed with the borisin, fought against the mara-struck...
▶ March 7th: Ah, just imagine if we hadn't won that battle against Phantylia back then, the universe would've ended up with an immortal, indestructible Lord Ravager!
▶ Evanescia: Actually, I think the Abundance and Elation make quite a good match.
▶ Evanescia: After all, only with infinite life can one pursue infinite joy.
▶ Evanescia: In my opinion, those who are alive have the right to choose death. But they also have the right to choose to live on.
▶ Evanescia: After all, there's always something out there that makes tomorrow worth waking up to.
▶ March 7th: Wow, getting all philosophical on me now. When this kid gets serious like that, I swear you can practically see the wrinkles forming...
▶ Evanescia: Hehe! Since we're talking about waking up, shouldn't we head over to the Penacony Exhibition Area next?
▶ March 7th: Huh, you want to keep exploring? We need to be a bit more careful now, don't you think? I mean, the Daybreak Squadron already came gunning for us. Who knows if there are other Supplicants lurking around, just waiting to make their move?
▶ Evanescia: Oh come on, March, don't be such a worrywart! Didn't our little raccoon take out those guys in no time at all?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Rest assured, I've got your back!
▶ Evanescia: Such reassuring words! Little raccoon, I've actually been a huge fan of yours all along...
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Alright, alright, don't push it.
▶ March 7th: Here we come, Penacony!
▶ March 7th: ... Exhibition Area!

Head to the next Shuttle Station

Sequence 23
You met up with Himeko and told her that your mask was actually painted by Evanescia. Himeko and March 7th pressed Evanescia for her true identity, but she simply said she was an audience of the Phantasmoon Games before bidding you all farewell.
(Approach Himeko)
▶ March 7th: Himeko! You're here!
▶ ▶ Himeko: March, (Trailblazer), are you alright? Welt told me to watch the livestream, and I saw the Daybreak Squadron challenging (Trailblazer).
Icon Dialogue Arrow I didn't hurt them.
Icon Dialogue Arrow They retreated.
▶ Himeko: You did well. I bet their intention was to stir up their supporters' Wishpower through the challenge.
▶ Himeko: If you'd hurt them recklessly, it might've pushed many supporters straight into their arms.
▶ Himeko: Oh, and you are...
▶ Evanescia: Nice to see you again! Express Navigator, Miss Himeko!
▶ Himeko: Pardon my poor memory, but have we met before?
▶ Evanescia: Of course! ...I've seen you in the news more than once! It's such an honor to meet you!
▶ ▶ March 7th: This is Evanescia. I think she's a student from Graphia Academy? (Trailblazer) and I ran into her at this expo, and she's a huge fan of both The Fluffy and the Express!
Icon Dialogue Arrow She's the one who drew my mask.
▶ March 7th: ...
▶ Himeko: So that girl you saw in the Phantasmoon Courtyard... It was her?
▶ March 7th: W—Wait a second... She made you a mask? So you're telling me Nescia isn't just a normal girl?
▶ March 7th: Who exactly is she?
Icon Dialogue Arrow I have no clue.
Icon Dialogue Arrow A Miss Fox here to return a favor... maybe?
▶ March 7th: Who exactly are you?
▶ Evanescia: Me? I'm no different from you, just a spectator of the Phantasmoon Games. Though I suppose my position is a bit... special.
▶ Evanescia: I had so much fun tagging along with you two. Who would've thought that The Fluffy had such an interesting backstory?
▶ Evanescia: I think it's time to say goodbye for now!
UI Sequence IllustrationUI Sequence Illustration Tooltip for 18px|link=ⓘ  Sequence 24
Evanescia said that Wishpower was flowing into your mask through this exhibition. Whether you chose to use this power for good or evil, Evanescia hoped you wouldn't end up becoming a boring character.
▶ Himeko: Are you leaving, Miss Evanescia?
Trailblaze Mission Simulacra and Simulation, or Even the Just 1
▶ Evanescia: Now that my identity has been exposed, Cinderella's magic is about to wear off. And since this little adventure started on a whim, might as well end it on one too~
▶ Evanescia: Little raccoon, you can feel it, can't you? All that attention, all that joy from the exhibition. As you fulfill people's "wishes," that power has been flowing straight into your mask.
▶ Evanescia: It might spark something beautiful, or plant the seeds of something sinister. Whatever you choose, I just hope you won't become a boring character.
▶ Evanescia: Ah, I'm rambling again, aren't I...?
▶ Evanescia: Well then... Before I go, let me break this awkward moment with a riddle: Do you know why flowers are so beautiful?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Wait... Where did those flowers behind you come from?
▶ Evanescia: What's wrong? Can't a pretty girl have her own special effects?
▶ Evanescia: I know you're never serious about anything, so I guess I'll just have to answer my own question.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Is it because of the person walking among the flowers?
▶ Evanescia: You're quite the romantic, aren't you?
▶ Evanescia: But I have to say, wrong~ answer~
Icon Dialogue Arrow Is your Riddler syndrome acting up again?
▶ Evanescia: I know you're never serious about anything, so I guess I'll just have to answer my own question.
▶ Evanescia: Because flowers are always so fleeting.
Trailblaze Mission Simulacra and Simulation, or Even the Just 2
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Ah...
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): You left your own special effects behind...
Sequence 25
Himeko thought that Evanescia's identity must be far from ordinary, given her ability to craft masks and turn people into Supplicants. The Daybreak Squadron's challenge wasn't over yet, and Pearl's people were on their way to the Penacony Exhibition Area to rendezvous with you.
▶ March 7th: She's gone.
▶ Himeko: Unexpected people and unexpected things always make an appearance in the Phantasmoon Games... Although Miss Evanescia claims to be just a spectator...
▶ Himeko: As someone who can create masks and allow others to become Supplicants... there's no way she's just some ordinary girl.
▶ ▶ Himeko: I just don't know what to make of everything happening to (Trailblazer).
Icon Dialogue Arrow She doesn't seem to have any ill intentions.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Mom, I promise she won't lead me astray.
▶ Himeko: Sorry, I'm just being overprotective.
▶ Himeko: Alright, time for us to head out.
▶ March 7th: Where to?
▶ Himeko: Let's continue forward, to the next stop: the Penacony Exhibition Area.
▶ Himeko: I have a feeling that the Daybreak Squadron's challenge isn't over yet. As the stars of this exhibition, if you left just to avoid conflict, all the spectators might think you chickened out and fled.
▶ March 7th: Darn it, this whole Daybreak Squadron business has got me on edge. Somehow I can't shake the feeling we're being watched.
▶ ▶ Himeko: Here's some good news: At least (Trailblazer) isn't completely without help. Pearl's people are on their way to the Penacony Exhibition Area to join up with us.

Board the Express and head to "Penacony Area"

(Enter Interplanar Jump!)
▶ Express Announcement: Welcome aboard, passengers! The Fluffy Shuttle Express is about to depart. Next stop: Penacony Exhibition Area.
▶ Livestream Chat: Let's go, Astral Express!
▶ Livestream Chat: The Astral Express? Just another IPC lapdog!
▶ Livestream Chat: For Planarcadia! Let's go, Daybreak Squadron!
▶ Express Announcement: We're approaching the Penacony Exhibition Area. Please remain seated and hold on tight.
(Exit Interplanar Jump!)
Sequence 26
You arrived at the Penacony Exhibition Area, where the scene of the Express's collision with The Great Septimus was recreated. While searching for Pearl's contacts, your phone rang.
▶ Fervent Spectator: Would I get run over by the Express if I lay down on the tracks?
▶ Dreamy Spectator: Yep, and you'd get blasted straight into a comic book! Who knows, maybe you'll be reborn as some superhero or something!
▶ Grinning Spectator: That's what I'd call true happiness.
▶ Himeko: ...It's hard to believe they recreated the scene where the Express crashes into The Great Septimus!
▶ March 7th: All the previous exhibitions were so hilarious, but they really nailed The Great Septimus part.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Like they say: Once you turn to the dark side, you get triple the power.
▶ March 7th: What's that supposed to mean? You taking a jab at me?
Icon Dialogue Arrow I was thinking of inviting Sunny over here.
▶ March 7th: That's just mean!
▶ March 7th: So, where's the person Pearl sent?
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Huh? Who's calling?
Sequence 27
Sparxie called to remind you to check the news. You might think you scored a massive win in the Phantasmoon Games, but most people probably didn't see it that way.
▶ Sparxie: Yoohoo~ How ya doing, Gray Hair?
Icon Dialogue Arrow What do you want?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Still alive.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Not giving back the mask!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): I'm not giving the mask back to you. Get over it!
▶ Sparxie: I heard about your big fight with the superheroes. And since I actually respect you as a rival, I thought I'd give you a heads-up.
▶ Sparxie: You might think you scored a massive win in the Phantasmoon Games, but most people probably don't see it that way.
▶ Sparxie: Anyway, the news is on right now. Why don't you go check it out?
UI Sequence IllustrationUI Sequence Illustration Tooltip for 18px|link=ⓘ  Sequence 28
According to news reports, the Supplicant from Astral Express brutally attacked the Daybreak Squadron. Was using violent and unreasonable methods to strike down local guardians of the arcadia what you called "Trailblaze"?
Trailblaze Mission Here's Your Fifteen Minutes of Fame 3
Trailblaze Mission The Discreet Charm of a Streamer Girl 5
▶ Poofy: Just moments ago! An extremely violent incident broke out at the ongoing "Star Rail FEST" exhibition venue!
▶ ▶ Poofy: The Astral Express Supplicant (Trailblazer) brazenly launched a brutal attack on the beloved local heroes, the Daybreak Squadron! The scene descended into total chaos!
▶ Snowie: Oh my! This is terrifying! Didn't this Nameless just defeat Sparxie and save Graphia Academy?
▶ ▶ Snowie: Was that victory still not enough? Could (he,/she,) like the defeated Sparxie, now be a threat to everyone's safety?
Trailblaze Mission Here's Your Fifteen Minutes of Fame 1
Trailblaze Mission The Discreet Charm of a Streamer Girl 5
▶ ▶ Poofy: How chilling! In the video footage from the scene, (Trailblazer) claimed (his/her) act was to demonstrate the so-called "Trailblazing Spirit" of the Astral Express to this world!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): You don't stand a chance against me.
▶ ▶ Snowie: Is this what (he/she) calls "the Trailblaze"? Using brute force and violence to strike down the guardians of this arcadia and trample over our own heroes?
▶ ▶ Snowie: Was it... a sudden violent outburst? Or was this the moment (his/her) true heartless nature finally came to light?
▶ Poofy: Fulwish TV will continue to follow this shocking incident! Stay tuned and don't go away!
Sequence 29
Sparxie said people online were calling you a violent maniac, and some were even accusing you of being the mastermind behind the bloodbath in Dovebrook and the second Herald of Death. You suspected someone's out to get you. Sparxie then sent you an interview video about you.
▶ Sparxie: Haha, it's all over the internet now~
▶ Sparxie: Some say you're a violent maniac, others think you're behind the bloodbath in Dovebrook, that you're the second Herald of Death.
▶ Sparxie: Oopsie, how are you feeling right about now, hmmm?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Go ahead and laugh all you want.
▶ Sparxie: How could I? As a famous streamer, poor little Sparxicle has always been troubled by constant cyberbullying~
▶ Sparxie: And then there was some Nameless from the Astral Express who gave me quite the beating IRL~
Icon Dialogue Arrow Someone's definitely pulling strings behind my back.
▶ Sparxie: Of course, someone's definitely pulling strings behind the scenes and stirring up drama. As a top streamer in this field, Sparxicle can spot these tricks from a mile away!
▶ Sparxie: Oh right, didn't you also do a TV news interview?
Icon Dialogue Arrow I didn't say anything in particular, did I?
▶ Sparxie: It's not about what you said... It's that you said it.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Are you talking about...?
▶ Sparxie: Yoohoo, you bet!
▶ Sparxie: Here, let me send you the interview video!
▶ Sparxie: I won't go any further, but since you managed to defeat Miss Sparkle... no, I mean Miss Sparxie, I don't want to see you embarrass yourself in front of those clowns.
▶ Sparxie: Good luck, see you around!
Sequence 30
Your interview with Fulwish TV was edited into a totally out-of-context hit piece. In the video, you trashed Planarcadia and said you'd rather use violence to take down the local Supplicants to protect the IPC's interests.
▶ ▶ Reporter: Hi, (Trailblazer)! Sorry to bother you! We're with Fulwish TV! It's our lucky day running into you here! Do you have a moment?
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Keep it brief, I've got plans later.
▶ Reporter: First question: Seeing as Planarcadia was the starting point of the Express's new voyage, how would you describe your impressions of this place?
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Planarcadia... Everyone's chasing the latest trends, looking for fun.
▶ Reporter: Interesting. Throughout the history of the Phantasmoon Games, it's been extremely rare to have such a renowned cosmic figure as yourself participating. As the Astral Express's Supplicant, what kind of changes do you hope to bring to this world in these Games?
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): Show everyone the strength of the Trailblaze, to change this world!
▶ Reporter: That's an impressive answer! Speaking of which, after joining the games, you immediately went to defeat Miss Sparxie, who represented the Masked Fools. What are your thoughts on potentially facing native Supplicants in the future?
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): The other native Supplicants... way too dangerous. I'd rather defeat them through violence.
▶ Reporter: Speaking of local Supplicants, we've noticed that "Star Rail FEST" is Pearluxe Corp's way of rolling out the red carpet for the Express. There are rumors that the IPC is also sponsoring the Express. So, I have to ask: Are you representing the Express or the IPC in these Games?
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): At the end of the day, this is a festival for the IPC's interests. Madam Pearl and Pearluxe extended such a warm invitation. I'm not one of the guests. I'm the master of this place.
Sequence 31
Ashveil and Kuchiba regrouped with you, claiming that Fulwish might be the mastermind behind both the Smiles Society and the Daybreak Squadron, and that she was plotting something for the Phantasmoon Games. Himeko revealed that Fulwish was her schoolmate, the only student to survive the Bloodstained Games at Graphia Academy fifteen years ago. Kuchiba suggested continuing to the top of Pom-Pom tower to face the Daybreak Squadron's second attack.
▶ ▶ March 7th: W—Wait, what!? This... This is a totally malicious edit to frame (Trailblazer)! How shameless!
Icon Dialogue Arrow Well, technically those were all my words...
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): ...Indeed, every word came from my mouth. But when pieced together, it turned into a declaration of war.
Icon Dialogue Arrow They sure know how to twist other people's words...
▶ Himeko: Over these fifteen years, the nature of competition in the Phantasmoon Games has evolved. The Daybreak Squadron's taunts were just smoke and mirrors. The real game is being played in the shadows, where our opponents have mastered the art of weaponizing public opinion.
▶ Himeko: Come to think of it, it's only natural. After all, the true stars of the Games were never the Supplicants on stage... but rather the audience whose gazes they command.
▶ ▶ ???: Indeed, the audience is all fired up, waiting to see you work your magic, (Trailblazer)...
▶ Ashveil: But you know what~ I bet what they really want to see deep down is the Daybreak Squadron taking the Astral Express down a peg or two.
▶ Ashveil: Well, well, if it isn't the folks from the Astral Express. Fancy meeting you again.
▶ Kuchiba: This storm online... is several times more intense than the day you stopped SparxiCon.
▶ March 7th: Miss Kuchiba! You've seen all this fake news too, right?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Aren't you guys a bit late for this?
▶ Ashveil: Sorry, got a bit... held up on the way. Since I entered the exhibition area, at least seven folks stopped me asking for the autograph of this guy called Welt.
▶ Ashveil: So, who is this Welt?
Icon Dialogue Arrow What are you here for?
▶ Kuchiba: Pearl assigned us to investigate the Synwish Syndicate massacre... but every suspicious thread we followed led us from the Research Society of Happy Smiles straight to... the Daybreak Squadron.
▶ Ashveil: And then there's the one pulling the strings behind the scenes: Fulwish.
▶ Himeko: Fulwish...?
▶ Ashveil: Oh? You know that name? Now this is getting interesting.
▶ Himeko: She was my junior at school. Fifteen years ago, she was also the only student who survived at Graphia Academy.
▶ Ashveil: The good news is, your junior is living better than anyone else. She owns TV stations, charity organizations, has a huge business empire, and wields both wealth and power.
▶ Ashveil: As for the bad news... She's probably plotting something for the Phantasmoon Games, and I mean the worst kind of something. My gut tells me that the Synwish Syndicate massacre... well, that's probably on her tab too.
▶ Kuchiba: Madam Pearl sent Mr. Ashveil to ensure everyone's safety... Of course, I understand that with the Nameless' skills, there's no real need for extra protection. But Madam Pearl didn't want to take any chances.
▶ Ashveil: Long story short, feel free to use me as muscle. No need to be shy about it.
Icon Dialogue Arrow I'm counting on you then.
▶ March 7th: So, are we still heading to the top of Pom-Pom tower?
▶ Kuchiba: We should keep moving forward. If my guess is right, the Daybreak Squadron will launch their second attack there.
▶ Ashveil: Forget about any fantasies of fairness and harmony. From this moment on, the Phantasmoon Games could follow in the footsteps of what happened fifteen years ago...
▶ Ashveil: Once this battle turns bloody, fear will seep through the screen and become some Supplicant's Wishpower...
▶ Ashveil: See, that's the problem with modern society. Good news stays home while bad news spreads like wildfire.

Fuel up the Express

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description
Look, the wheels are turning, passing through the plains deep in the valley.
To the dawn, the wheels are singing, for an unfinished dream.
Look, the Express is racing across the vast wilderness beneath the darkness.
We run, we move forward...
Let us play the horizon's echo from afar!
UI Location Icon Lookout Cloud Station
(Talk to March 7th, optional)
▶ March 7th: Daybreak Squadron... I thought they were fans of the Express too, but in the blink of an eye, we somehow became enemies.
▶ Himeko: They might not be the real enemy here. Someone could be pulling their strings from the shadows.
▶ Himeko: If possible, I'd rather persuade them to back down, since once a battle starts, it'll be like pouring fuel into a fire, stoking the audience's bloodlust...
▶ Himeko: A Phantasmoon Game like that would only descend into madness. And I certainly do not want to see what happened fifteen years ago repeat itself on these lands.
(Talk to Ashveil, optional)
▶ Ashveil: Oh, I know about this exhibition area! Thanks to the comic Miss March gave me.
▶ Kuchiba: Huh, wouldn't have pegged you for a comic book reader.
▶ Ashveil: I flipped through it on my way to pay respects to Caustide. Even though that volume's story was pretty random and all over the place, it was quite interesting.
▶ Ashveil: A group of furry animals took over the SoulGlad soda factory to wake up the other animals in Penacony...
▶ Ashveil: Using SoulGlad as fuel for the Express... Talk about forced product placement.
▶ Kuchiba: Time to get to work, detective.
(Approach Interplanar Jump!)
▶ Himeko: To move forward, we'll need to "fuel up" the shuttle Express first.
(Enter Interplanar Jump!)
▶ March 7th: C'mon, let's "fuel up" the Express!
▶ March 7th: Ready to roll? The Express is about to depart!
(Exit Interplanar Jump!)
UI Sequence CutsceneUI Sequence Cutscene Tooltip for 18px|link=ⓘ  Sequence 32
You filled the fuel for the Express in the Penacony District. The train sped along, taking everyone to the very top of Pom-Pom Tower.
(Cutscene begins)
(Cutscene ends)
(Unlock Achievement Then Comes the Workday)

Step onto the final stage and face the challenge of the Daybreak Squadron

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description
Time for the final battle, huh? As expected, this scene is way scarier than what it seems in the comics.
Regardless, I believe in you, little raccoon.
UI Location Icon Lookout Cloud Station
▶ Audience: Look, the Express people are here!
▶ Audience: Quick, stay back! It'd be terrible if you got caught in the crossfire.
(Approach the stage)
▶ Blazeweaver: Astral Express, we've been waiting for you for quite a while!
Sequence 33
Blazeweaver believed that the Astral Express didn't care one bit about the happiness of the locals, that they were even more ruthless than tourists. That was because the Nameless wanted to replace the natives' fantasies of heroes with their own image, all to feed their vanity disguised as the "spirit of Trailblaze." Every Daybreak Warrior except Cinderborne had undergone conversion through "Happiness Surgery," swearing to reclaim the heroic image in the hearts of the local residents from these outsiders.
(Go to mission location)
▶ Blazeweaver: The Astral Express, just as I thought you weren't going to show up. Oh, you brought... help?
▶ Blazeweaver: And it's an old friend... Been a while, old man.
Icon Dialogue Arrow You know them?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Don't tell me you're in cahoots with them?
▶ Ashveil: Don't be so paranoid.
▶ Ashveil: People who have lived in Dovebrook share a special connection. Since you're treating me as an old friend, I don't want to act like some high-and-mighty adult telling you what you should and shouldn't do.
▶ Ashveil: I'll only tell you this: What you're doing right now has already crossed a dangerous line... Whatever orders Fulwish gave you, there's still time to turn back if you stop now.
▶ Ashveil: Wilhelm, Theana, Lucius...
▶ Ashveil: And you, Magnus. After my heartfelt warning, do you still insist on taking Fulwish's side?
▶ Cinderborne: Th-They're my partners!
▶ Blazeweaver: Listen up, old man! Supplicants' challenges during the Phantasmoon Games have no restrictions. That means you have no right to stop us...
▶ Ashveil: Like... the Herald of Death?
▶ Blazeweaver: ...
▶ Blazeweaver: We're not the Herald of Death, and we're definitely not here for bloodshed this time!
▶ Azurewing: We will prove to the people that we are true heroes who can protect their happiness!
▶ Blazeweaver: The Astral Express... These visitors from beyond the sky claim they saved the cosmos from a Lord Ravager... but who knows what the truth really is?
▶ Blazeweaver: This so-called "saving the cosmos" might just be another scheme of the IPC... Just like us back then, putting on a show on TV, desperately trying to comfort the kids in front of the screen...
▶ Blazeweaver: Tell those children... Tell my past self that, when the Herald of Death comes, there will be heroes who put themselves between everyone else and the threat.
▶ Cinderborne: Captain...
▶ Blazeweaver: But where were the Nameless of the Astral Express when we children needed protection fifteen years ago!?
▶ Blazeweaver: Gray, don't be fooled by these flashy cosmic heroes!
▶ Blazeweaver: The Astral Express doesn't care about our happiness at all. They come and go like all tourists... No! They're even more heartless than tourists! Because they're here to trample on the Elation's ceremony and steal the arcadian people's attention!
▶ Blazeweaver: They replaced our fantasies of heroes with their own image, all to satisfy their vanity called "the Trailblazing spirit"!
▶ ▶ Blazeweaver: Tell me, (Trailblazer), have you ever, even for a moment, felt what it's like to tremble on blood-soaked ground at dusk...
Icon Dialogue Arrow I only look brave...
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): I still remember that moment when I faced the Doomsday Beast on the space station...
Icon Dialogue Arrow There's not a single time I go into a fight that I'm not terrified.
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): I'm afraid of losing my companions... afraid of death... There are so many things that I fear.
Icon Dialogue Arrow You're directing your hatred at the wrong person.
▶ Himeko: It's not the Astral Express you hate. You're just hating yourself... that powerless child who couldn't protect everyone. But I want to tell you, being powerless was never your fault.
▶ Live Spectator: The Astral Express is the GOAT! The Astral Express is number one in the universe!
▶ Live Spectator: Quit yapping! Tear 'em to shreds! Beat 'em to a pulp! I want a bloodbath!
▶ Live Spectator: Daybreak Squadron, beat these alien punks to the ground!
▶ Blazeweaver: Shut up! All of you, shut up! As a kid, it wasn't my fault that I was powerless. But we... the orphans of the Bloodstained Games won't remain that way forever.
▶ Blazeweaver: We've... undergone the Happiness Surgery transformation. We've overcome our weak former selves and become Daybreak Warriors! We've grown stronger!
▶ Blazeweaver: Strange... Even though our suffering was erased, why was I so scared just now? And why were there tears?
▶ Azurewing: Brother, that's only because... this pain has been here all along! It's time to overcome it! It's time to use the power of happiness to defeat it once and for all!
▶ Blazeweaver: Well said. Then let's finish what needs to be done...
▶ Blazeweaver: Let's reclaim from these outsiders the image of heroes that the people of Ahatopia hold dear!
▶ Ashveil: ...What about you, Magnus?
▶ Cinderborne: Sorry, Mr. Ashveil, but a hero never betrays his companions!
▶ Cinderborne: We are the Daybreak Squadron, four warriors of one heart, united to protect the world. I won't let down my companions or those who believe in us.
▶ Blazeweaver: We are the true heroes. Look at this statue of the conductor, it's just an empty shell. Even Pearluxe Corp, with countless resources at their disposal, can't breathe life into it.
▶ Blazeweaver: But we can. Let me prove it to you...
Icon Dialogue Arrow What are you guys going to do!?
Icon Dialogue Arrow Don't touch the conductor's statue!
▶ March 7th: Stop them! Don't let them drag the Astral Express's name through the mud!
▶ Cinderborne: I shall provide the Wishpower to awaken it.
▶ Dawnlance: I shall become its skeleton and allow it to stand.
▶ Azurewing: I shall turn into the fuel that drives it forward!
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▶ Blazeweaver: I shall become the core that makes the engine sing the song of Eternal Joy!
UI Sequence CutsceneUI Sequence Cutscene Tooltip for 18px|link=ⓘ  Sequence 34
The Daybreak Squadron fused with the Pom-Pom statue, animating it into the Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom to challenge you. "Unclean... Eliminate! Everyone will... BE HAPPY!"
(Cutscene begins)
Daybreak Squadron: Happy! Ahahaha, so happy!
Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom: Happiness...
Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom: The Express is about to warp happily...
Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom: Clean-up initiated!
Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom: Unclean...
Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom: Eliminate!
Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom: Everyone one will...
Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom: BE HAPPY!
(Cutscene ends)

Defeat the heroes of "Happiness"

(Enter battle)
▶ Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom: Clean up... the trash, and everyone will... be happy!
▶ Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom: The unclean... and the unhappy... Sweep it... all away!
Tutorial Battle Alloy Mechatron King Pom-Pom 1
After "Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom" uses "High-Temp Sterilization Mode," it gains several stacks of "Lasting Antibac," greatly reducing the DMG taken by it.
Tutorial Battle Alloy Mechatron King Pom-Pom 2
Gaining a certain amount of Punchline allows the ally "Alloy Pommy" to gain an extra turn and Enhanced Basic ATK. The Enhanced Basic ATK can remove 1 stack of "Lasting Antibac" from "Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom."
Tutorial Battle Alloy Mechatron King Pom-Pom 3
When all "Lasting Antibac" effects are removed from "Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom," it takes massive DMG.
▶ Blazeweaver: It's really moving! This is the power bestowed upon us by Aha!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): I will stop you at all costs!
▶ ▶ (Trailblazer): I won't let you trash the conductor's image like this!
▶ Blazeweaver: Did you hear that? Aha is beckoning us! Haha, we don't have to be afraid anymore!
▶ Azurewing: Let smiles spread! Let laughter be eternal! HAHAHAHAHA!
▶ Ashveil: You guys are seriously nuts...
(Wave 2)
▶ Blazeweaver: The Astral Express is nothing but the IPC's lapdog!
▶ Blazeweaver: No worries, we've already dealt with one of them! Won't mind handling a few more!
▶ Ashveil: What did you say...?
▶ Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom: We promised... to protect... the arcadia...
▶ Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom: Filth... pain...so much... eliminate pain! Everyone! Smile!
▶ March 7th: Surely... That did the trick this time!
▶ Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom: Reboot... self-repair... must bring happiness!
(Battle ends)

Trivia

Notes

  1. ↑ The Chinese text for "Mop-Pom" (Chinese: 苦力帕 Kǔlìpà, "Labor Pom") is a pun on 苦力 kǔlì, "labor" and the Creeper from Minecraft.
  2. ↑ Reference to The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
  3. ↑ Chinese: 幻想银浒传
    Reference to Guardians of the Galaxy and Water Margin (Chinese: 水浒传).
  4. ↑ Chinese: 「鲁珀特二世，智周寰宇，深察玄微，博识尊赐其尊号日『智深』。」
    Reference to the character Lu Zhishen (Chinese: 鲁智深) from Water Margin.
  5. ↑ Reference to the character Li Kui (Chinese: 李逵) from Water Margin.
  6. ↑ Chinese: 「银河向东流，鲁珀特的野史参星斗。」
    Reference to the line 「大河向东流，天上的星星参北斗。」 "The great river flows to the east, and the stars in the heaven pay homage to the Big Dipper." from the lyrics of "Heroes' Song" (Chinese: 好汉歌), the first ending theme of the 1998 TV adapation series of Water Margin.
  7. ↑ Reference to Warhammer 40,000.
  8. ↑ Reference to Legend of the Galactic Heroes.
  9. ↑ Reference to the character Yang Wei-li from Legend of the Galactic Heroes.
  10. ↑ Reference to Welt's recurring revivals in Honkai Impact 3rd.
  11. ↑ Chinese: 家有星核
    Reference to Home with Kids (Chinese: 家有儿女), a Chinese sitcom/drama.

Other Languages

LanguageOfficial Name
EnglishSimulacra and Simulation, or Even the Just
Chinese
(Simplified)		拟像与仿真，或向正义追索
Chinese
(Traditional)		擬像與模擬，或向正義追索
Japanese似姿と模倣、正義を求めて
Korean시뮬라크르와 시뮬라시옹, 혹은 정의를 향한 추구
SpanishSimulacro y simulación, o la búsqueda de la justicia
FrenchSimulacres et simulation, ou la quête de justice
RussianСимулякр и симуляция, или обычная справедливость
Thaiจำลองและเลียนแบบ หรือแสวงหาความยุติธรรม
VietnameseMô Phỏng Và Giả Lập, Hay Cuộc Truy Tìm Công Lý
GermanSimulacra und Simulation oder das Streben nach Gerechtigkeit
IndonesianSimulakra dan Simulasi, atau Mencari Keadilan
PortugueseSimulacros e Simulação, ou Até Mesmo os Justos

Change History

Released in Version 4.1

Navigation

 
Trailblaze Missions
 
Icon Herta Space Station
Prelude
Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow
 
Icon Jarilo-VI
Act I
In the Withering Wintry Night
In the Sweltering Morning Sun
 
Icon The Xianzhou Luofu
Act II
Windswept Wanderlust
Topclouded Towerthrust
Karmic Clouds Faded, War Banners Folded
 
Icon Penacony
Act III
The Sound and the Fury
Cat Among Pigeons
In Our Time
Farewell, Penacony
A New Venture on the Eighth Dawn
Memories are the Prelude to Dreams
 
Icon Amphoreus
Act IV
Heroic Saga of Flame-Chase
Light Slips the Gate, Shadow Greets the Throne
Through the Petals in the Land of Repose
The Fall at Dawn's Rise
For the Sun is Set to Die
Before Their Deaths
Back to Earth in Evernight
As Tomorrow Became Yesterday
 
Icon Planarcadia
Icon Astropolis
Act V
Welcome to Arcadia
Unraveled for Daybreak
So Laughed the Masses
The Lethe Below the Living
In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound
To Roll the Stars in Astropolis
 
Chapter Universal Equilibrium
Universal Equilibrium