"Wow!"
"So generous, so generous!"
"I've wanted this outfit for so long!"
"March 7th's new skin, just click to get?"
"No wonder she's Yu Ling's favorite daughter."
"Star Rail, launch!"
"Wait! Can't you all pay attention to this line? March 7th is going to become 'beautiful and freezing,' aren't you worried at all?"
"What's the point of worrying? Let's finish the story first!"
Inside the teahouse.
Many young players were already starting to panic.
While veteran players calmly sipped their tea, sitting firmly in their seats.
This is the unique composure of veteran Honkai players!
...
Little Gui's livestream.
Every time she logs off, Little Gui returns to the Parlor Car.
So,
turning around now, she saw the Astral Express Crew gathered together.
Pom-Pom was even wearing the head chef outfit from the last version's event, giving the feeling of having just finished cooking before rushing over for the meeting!
"All passengers, please wait a moment. The route meeting will begin shortly."
[Is Black Swan not participating?]
Himeko replied: "She said she's just a passenger and shouldn't interfere with the route. She'll wait for the results in the Party Car."
"Also, that person added—I believe everyone will choose Amphoreus."
[1: She saw right through us.]
[2: Can't let her have her way.]
Little Gui decisively chose 2!
Ever since "Rondo Across Countless Kalpas," Black Swan's mysterious and elegant image had completely collapsed!
Plus, her in-game combat performance wasn't great either...
Now she's been dubbed "Prison Swan"!
With the story at this point, it's natural to tease her freely.
Himeko smiled: "Hehe, everyone has their own answer in mind."
[What about Sunday?]
Old Yang replied: "He has no intention of participating in the route meeting and went to the Party Car to rest."
"No need to worry. For Sunday, an unexpected destination would be a good starting point."
[He's quite relaxed about it.]
"It's unexpected that you'd use that word to describe him."
...
"Old Sun: I never intended to use this power (referring to voting)"
"Curious about Brother Sunday's story in Amphoreus!"
"Brother Sunday boarding means our Astral Express Crew has gained another strategist."
"Seeing so many people on the train now, I feel more and more secure!"
"I can't even imagine what kind of predicament could stump the current Astral Express Crew!"
"Don't say such things recklessly!"
...
Parlor Car.
Both Black Swan and Sunday were briefly mentioned in the plot, and both of them looked somewhat uneasy.
However, the immersion felt even stronger now!
The meeting then commenced.
Everyone knew that the next destination would undoubtedly be Amphoreus.
But procedures and formalities still had to be followed.
Who knows—
Among these alternative options, there might be places they would visit in the future!
...
Pom-Pom spoke up: "Since everyone is ready, I'll list a few options: First, the ocean planet Lushaka."
"That's Mr. Mikhail's hometown. Lushaka was once affected by a Stellaron, causing global sea levels to rise. I wonder what it's like now," Dan Heng explained.
"Next is the Agate world, Melustanin."
"The ascension site of Idrila of The Beauty, a world of eternal and undying beauty. It's said to be one of the original epicenters of the Stellaron disaster, so it's probably not very safe."
"Considering the train's fuel—Trailblaze Power—it's best to plan this trip carefully."
As the characters in the plot discussed,
the bullet comments began to flood in.
...
"The Relics from the Ninth Universe have descriptions of Lushaka."
"I want to go to the Agate world!"
"Alright, the subsequent route has been booked already [doge]"
"Feels like I've seen this plot before (?)"
"Have I watched this before, in Ena's dream!?"
"Huh? Ena's dream? When was that?..."
"I am the Aeon of The Finality. The train later went to Amphoreus."
...
"Finally, the boldest option—The Eternal Land, Amphoreus."
March 7th exclaimed: "It's a world even Akivili never visited, with no information in the Data Bank at all... But if this Trailblaze succeeds, the fuel problem will be solved!"
[Is the train going to become a perpetual motion machine?]
"It's not that simple, but at least in the short term, the conductor won't have to worry about delays anymore."
"As expected, compared to the other options, Amphoreus has an extra reason we absolutely must go..."
March 7th's tone grew increasingly excited,
"And besides, it's a completely unknown world. What could be more suitable for Trailblazing?"
Welt nodded: "I share the same view. Although the path ahead is uncertain, the other two stops aren't exactly safe either. Since we're taking risks anyway, we might as well be bold."
Dan Heng: "Agreed."
Himeko chuckled softly:
"As expected, everyone leans toward a world not depicted in the star charts. The train really has attracted like-minded companions."
"—Of course, my answer is also Amphoreus..."
Pom-Pom stepped forward to conclude.
"It seems the voting plan the conductor prepared in advance won't be needed, Pa."
"Then I officially announce: Next stop—Amphoreus!"
March 7th excitedly clenched her fist.
"Alright! Then we'll wait for the conductor's warp notification."
"This girl is heading back to her room first to clear some storage space on her camera! Gonna take some beautiful photos this time."
...
"Oh no!"
"Not good!"
"The Emanator of Remembrance is using her power."
"Remember the lively March 7th now."
"She hasn't realized the severity of the situation yet."
"Protect! Protect!"
...
On the Astral Express,
Looking at her own excited expression in the plot,
March 7th felt a whirlwind of emotions!
Perhaps,
sometimes knowing too much isn't a good thing!
So, knowing full well that something would go wrong on this journey, should she have been apprehensive from the very beginning...
Or...
To be kept in the dark, remaining innocent and happy until the crisis arrives?
Which of these two
is better?
March 7th fell into deep thought at this moment!
Fortunately,
the plot progressed swiftly.
She immediately had no time to think!
...
There was still time to chat with everyone before the warp jump.
Stelle came to March 7th's room.
March 7th was standing in front of her photo wall, admiring it.
"Hey, you came at just the right time! I just opened my camera and ended up looking at old photos without even realizing it."
"Let me ask you, during a journey from start to finish, which part do you like the most?"
[1: The beginning of the journey, facing the unknown…]
[2: The middle of the journey, when you've gained something…]
[3: The end of the journey, when you want to commemorate it…]
As soon as the three options appeared,
Little Gui froze for half a beat!
This…
What does this mean!
If this kind of option appeared in an event storyline, it would be one thing, but this is the main story!
At a critical juncture before setting off!
You throw in this kind of scene now…
It's practically not even trying to hide it!
...
"Oh no, she's starting to reminisce about the past!"
"Don't tell me, another question like this—feels like this question is definitely going to be important or lead to something heartbreaking later!"
"It's over, the flags are flying high!"
"March, you have to be okay!"
"I love it all, but the most important thing is having you on the journey!"
"Your journey ends here."