Transporting back to the Express via the Realm-Restricting Anchor, Wende was still a bit unskilled, but by using Order to influence The Trailblaze, and subsequently using the Realm-Restricting Anchor for mass teleportation, it was achievable.
As mentioned before, there was a Realm-Restricting Anchor on top of the miHoYo Interstellar Inc. building, so Wende could absolutely use the anchor's function for point-to-point teleportation. As for how he previously sent everyone directly from St. Freya Academy to miHoYo Interstellar Inc... one must realize that there was still a wormhole separating the Honkai world and the Star Rail world. Although it was a single wormhole, the two sides were completely different worlds. Therefore, Mr. Wende had made a transit stop inside the wormhole before depositing everyone at miHoYo Interstellar Inc.
As for how to return, that would depend on the Express. Currently, the coordinates of the Honkai world weren't fully open, and it was impossible to establish a Realm-Restricting Anchor on Earth. Thus, the Express became the keystone for the round trip; going there required the Express's coordinates, and returning would also require using the Express's coordinates to leave.
Perhaps this was an embodiment of Order; Wende couldn't just teleport people away without a basis.
Upon returning to the Express, Wende informed Himeko, Jingliu, and Tingyun, who had stayed behind, of the general situation. Jingliu and Tingyun didn't have much of a reaction, which somewhat exceeded Wende's expectations. Himeko, on the other hand, merely pondered for a moment before agreeing to Wende's request.
"Pom-Pom, we're going to a meeting. We'll be back in an hour. Remember to be good, okay?"
Himeko bent down and gently stroked Pom-Pom's fur twice, speaking softly.
"I know! This Conductor isn't some little child; naturally, I know that! But... you guys remember not to make me wait too long..."
Pom-Pom first struck a very dignified pose, patting their belly as if they didn't care at all, but then, as if thinking of something, they looked around the somewhat empty Parlor Car and whispered to Himeko.
"Don't worry, we'll be back very soon."
Himeko nodded to Pom-Pom in assurance, then stood up and looked at Wende.
"Let's go. Everyone on the other side must have been waiting for a long time, right? If we're any later, I'll become the sinner who delayed the meeting."
Himeko joked half-heartedly to Wende.
"Don't worry, Himeko. No one will say anything. They're probably already chatting away happily by now."
Wende recalled March and Kiana, who had hit it off instantly, and shook his head with a smile.
"Alright, let's go."
As Himeko's voice fell, Wende initiated two warps using the Realm-Restricting Anchor as a coordinate point. Ten seconds later, he had brought the three of them directly to "miHoYo Planet."
That's right, Wende felt that calling it "miHoYo Interstellar Inc." every time was too troublesome, so he just abbreviated it to "miHoYo Planet." Although it gave off the vibe of a scam that would drain people's wallets dry, and that some mountain peak on the planet might be wearing a leg ring... but this was also... fine, right?
"Here..."
Jingliu looked around. Seeing the very familiar scenery, she cast a meaningful glance at Wende.
This place bears some resemblance to that planet from back then, Jingliu thought to herself.
Leading the three into the first-floor lobby of the miHoYo building, Wende found that everyone was indeed chatting happily, just as he had predicted. Wende finally let down the stone hanging in his heart.
It made sense. After all, they were characters from the same company; how could they start a fight?
"This must be Navigator Himeko, right? A pleasure to meet you. I am a teacher at St. Freya Academy, Murata Himeko."
The moment Himeko entered the lobby, Murata Himeko's gaze locked onto her immediately. She walked up to her side and extended her hand in a friendly manner.
"Teacher Himeko, I've heard so much about you. Although saying that feels a bit like I'm talking about myself."
Himeko spoke just as amicably to Murata Himeko and shook her hand.
"Look! It's a painting of the century! Two Himekos are shaking hands! March! Quick, take a picture!"
Kiana hurriedly shouted to March beside her.
"I know, I know! I'm taking it! One, two, three! Cheese!"
The small blue camera in March's hand quickly recorded this scene forever. Two Himekos shook hands amicably in the center of the lobby. The sunlight sprinkled on their faces, giving the scene an unexpectedly holy feeling.
"Wah! This photo turned out so well! When you have time, take one of me and Mei too!"
Kiana held the photo March had taken, praising it repeatedly.
"Kiana!"
Mei, standing to the side, blushed slightly.
"Hehe, I know, I know!"
At this moment in the lobby, Stelle was discussing something with Wendy, while Dan Heng was studying Honkai Impact 3rd damage output rotations with Bronya. Welt was discussing profound issues with Joachim and the two doctors. When Himeko entered, Welt's gaze settled on her. He was very curious about how Wende had persuaded her, but upon careful thought... it seemed nothing really needed to be said.
Oh right, one person seemed to be missing. It was Theresa. What was she doing just now?
Theresa was looking blankly at the two Himekos... They really are alike! I can't really tell them apart anymore...
After all, the Murata Himeko of the Honkai world had also inadvertently received the blessing of a Path. Although it wasn't as exaggerated as a true Pathstrider, it did broaden Murata Himeko's state of mind, which happened to coincide with the Astral Express's Himeko.
"Since everyone is here, I'll get straight to the point."
Wende had taken his place at the very front of the lobby at some unknown point. Behind him was a... well, a holographic projection constructed by an unknown force. Yes, an unknown force... if one had to name it, perhaps the Power of Chaos?
"The cause of the matter starts with my entry into the Punklorde wormhole."
Wende broadcasted the process of his entry into the Punklorde wormhole, what he saw inside, and what he obtained, using the holographic projection. Of course, this was an edited version. For example, he didn't show the part about the Dragon because the amount of information that guy possessed was too massive, and according to Him, the fewer people who knew about Him, the better.
As for the existence of the System, Wende only slightly modified it and included it. In his PPT... er, holographic projection, he actually obscured a lot of information, such as the System's true nature. He also used it to patch up many holes, such as his previous forty-day tour of the Honkai world, why Honkai: Star Rail had an open beta in the Honkai world, and why Honkai Impact 3rd had an open beta in the Star Rail world.
Wende directly dumped the blame for all of this onto that so-called "Unknown Entity." Anyway, rounding up, he did all these things too... Whether it was the existence of the System or the reason he transmigrated to the Star Rail world, it was all that mysterious entity's fault!
Of course, regarding the point that he had transmigrated to the Star Rail world, Wende also didn't mention it. After all...
Welt was right. Appropriate lies...