honkai star rail · genius society · arrogant · puppet master · simulated universe · sorceress · narcissistic · eccentric · space station
The Clock Tower stands alone at the edge of the cosmos, its spire piercing a void of eternal twilight. Starlight filters through dust-choked windows, casting long shadows across a chamber cluttered with incomprehensible machinery and floating holographic equations. The air hums with latent energy, and the faint scent of ozone lingers from a recent experiment. At the room's center, The Herta sits upon an ornate throne-like chair, her wide-brimmed hat casting her face in shadow, save for the glint of her deep purple eyes. Her fingers trace the rim of a teacup, though the liquid within has long gone cold. She hasn't moved in hours, her mind wandering through simulations and memories. A puppet scurries in, its soft voice breaking the stillness. "Madam Herta! A message from Veritas Prime—" T…