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Little Gui's live stream.
The ending plot of version 2.3 continues.
Himeko stays in the Parlor Car to comfort the crying Pom-Pom, while the others return to their rooms to rest.
In the corridor of the train.
Everyone gathers to talk.
Old Yang speaks up: "No one knows when Pom-Pom boarded the train, but it's conceivable that it must have experienced many meetings and partings beyond our imagination along the way."
"For Pom-Pom to cry like this, in my opinion, is actually a good thing. It proves that Pom-Pom hasn't been worn down by the long passage of time, it still cherishes every Nameless who has boarded the train, cherishes every journey shared with them."
[Pom-Pom said the fuel is almost depleted...]
"Although Pom-Pom was mostly venting emotions at the time... what it said was indeed true."
"With Stelle's joining as a turning point, the train has spent more time than expected at each subsequent stop. To ensure the whole crew is together, Pom-Pom has had to repeatedly postpone the jump schedule."
Dan Heng realizes: "So that's why... no wonder I often hear Pom-Pom pacing anxiously in the corridor."
"So the conductor has also been silently contributing for us..." March 7th sighs.
"Unlike ordinary vehicles, the Astral Express converts each Trailblaze into energy to sustain its operation. Ideally, as long as the Trailblaze journey continues uninterrupted, the train can obtain a continuous source of power, moving forward like a perpetual motion machine."
Old Yang continues to educate everyone,
"But due to previous encounters... the fuel consumption has been faster than expected, and two more jumps might be the limit."
March 7th: "Two... isn't that already very dangerous? Eek, I don't want to turn back into a drifting ice block in space!" It's the first time hearing that the train's travel also consumes power...
Players in the live stream start sending comments!
...
"So the Astral Express isn't perpetual motion after all?"
"Energy crisis!"
"The godfather's question has been answered."
"So this is also one of the purposes of the Astral Express Crew continuously helping various planets, to obtain more Trailblaze power."
"But since the Stellaron spirit boarded the train, it's been a losing business (doge"
"Actually, we consumed too much when creating Sunday (fictional"
"Two jumps just enough to return to Xianzhou and go to the new map!"
...
Dan Heng is more serious.
He states: "In other words, we must consider this when choosing the next destination."
"Exactly. I've already checked the star map. The worlds closest to us are the oceanic planet Lushaka and the agate world Melustanin."
"As for which one to choose as our destination, we'll have to vote..."
An oceanic planet!
That sounds like so much fun!
Little Gui's face lit up with excitement.
Huh?
Why does this feel so familiar?
Before she could continue her daydreaming.
Another voice, not belonging to the Astral Express Crew, interjected.
"Or, perhaps you could all consider my suggestion."
As the voice spoke, a figure emerged through the wall from March 7th's room.
It was Black Swan, smiling warmly.
"Such a lovely room, Miss March—just like you."
...
"There's a Memokeeper on the train!"
"Sister Black Swan!!"
"Whoa, a space ghost!"
"Twice in a row! We really need a train security guard!"
"As everyone knows, the Astral Express has always been a place where you can come and go as you please."
"No wonder we didn't see Black Swan when we said goodbye—she was already hiding on the train."
"Black Swan must have seen that strange photo wall."
...
Black Swan's appearance here was naturally not for mischief.
She indicated that she had overheard the previous conversation.
"I originally just wanted to chat with everyone and see if we could possibly reach a cooperation—now it seems my proposal might also be your lifeline."
Dan Heng coldly said, "Get to the point. Depending on the content, we might ask you to leave."
"Descendant of The Permanence… truly a charming little dragon, especially with that murky memory of yours."
"Let's not digress. If the Astral Express is in urgent need of a special Trailblaze journey to replenish its engine's power—"
"Have you ever considered? If your destination this time is a world even the renowned Akivili has never reached…"
"If you can lay down a new Silver Rail in the universe, the train might never have to worry about energy again."
As soon as these words were spoken.
Not to mention the Astral Express Crew, even the players watching this scene were completely stunned!
A place where the spirit of Trailblaze has never been—what kind of scene would that be?
Black Swan gently parted her red lips and spoke profoundly:
"A world whose existence is unknown to the vast majority of the universe…"
"A world that is difficult to observe from the outside, only reflected by the Mirror of Remembrance…"
"A world entangled and bound by three Paths, with an uncertain fate…"
"The Eternal Land, Amphoreus."
...
"???"
"New map incoming!"
"Guess why He never went there?"
"Does that mean there are no defined anchor points there?"
"This time it's not Trailblaze, it's pioneering!"
"Three Paths, definitely related to memory."
"Oh no, is it time for little March to awaken her hidden power?"
"The protagonist should gain a new Path…"
...
While the barrage was furiously discussing.
The screen suddenly went black!
A voice came from the background.
Jade: "I hope I'm not too late, child."
As the words fell.
Light appeared on the screen.
What came into everyone's view was a man in confinement.
His wrists were shackled, and the chains seemed to be imbued with mysterious power.
Binding him firmly to the iron chair.
"...I didn't expect it to be you."
As soon as these words were spoken, Little Gui and all the players in front of the screen couldn't help but exclaim!
It was Sunday!
His voice sounded somewhat weak.
All sorts of barrages suddenly flooded in!
...
"Miss you, Prison Sunday!"
"Zhou Tianzi!"
"True, Prison Sunday."
"Ahhhh what have you done to Sunday bro!"
"Is Jade here to save Sunday?"
"Holy crap holy crap holy crap!"
"My heart suddenly clenched!"
"Sunday, who gave his all, wuwuwu…"
"For our seven-day week, he was forced into this state, damn! I'm crying!"
"Sunday bro, hang in there! We're still waiting for you to join the gacha pool…"
...
"It seems my time has come," Sunday said indifferently.
"I don't quite understand what you mean, when do you want to say… what time?"
"Negotiation, interrogation, or a thorough lynching… my fate entirely depends on you, Lady Jade."
Sunday said in a mocking tone,
"At this point, why bother pretending to give a dying man the chance to speak?"
Jade replied indifferently, "Even after falling from the altar, your demeanor remains impressive. I'm glad to see you so full of vitality."
"Stop insulting my dignity with riddles. Did you come all this way just to satisfy your own malicious vanity?"
All the players were watching intently, their focus razor-sharp.
The company's actions and Sunday's future were at stake...
What was coming next was likely to be shocking!
The contents of such a secret meeting should never have been known to outsiders, but now...
It was about to be exposed to players across the universe through Honkai: Star Rail!
"Of course not. I came to fulfill your sister's wish and offer you an exceptionally favorable deal—it's up to you whether you accept it or not."
"...Robin?" Sunday's gaze sharpened.
The previous edge and coldness in his tone were gone.
"To build a true paradise where everyone can find peace—that was the promise between you and your sister, wasn't it?"
"If I told you there's still a chance to fulfill that promise... would you be willing to talk with me?"
Sunday fell silent.
Jade chuckled softly and continued, "I know this is a heavy question, so you don't need to answer me right now."
"Go, you're free now, the chosen one who sought to surpass your station. Break your own wings, descend to the mortal world, walk upon the earth, and see what life truly looks like."
This statement left everyone stunned!
Even Little Gui was dumbfounded!
He was free just like that?
This couldn't be a joke, could it?
However.
Sunday resolutely replied, "I won't accept your charity."
"I told you, this is a deal, and you don't need to respond immediately. Gains aren't made overnight, and waiting is what I do best. The dream continues, the night is long, and you have plenty of time to think it over."
"Ah, let me leave you with one last piece of advice before I go—consider it wisdom from someone who's been there..."
"Life is short, don't miss your chance."
Oh my god!
It was Jade who saved Sunday!
What would happen next?
Would Sunday agree?
And what exactly was this so-called "deal"?
The past and future of Penacony seemed to hang in the balance!
Just as Guinaifen was desperately eager to see what came next!
The story abruptly stopped!
[Farewell, Penacony completed]
Ahhhhh!
Damn it!
Not again!
This kind of cliffhanger is enough to drive people insane!
Yu Ling, you've done it again!!