"Phew..."
"I still can't rest easy!"
Just after stepping out of March 7th's room, Little Gui immediately turned back.
Only after seeing March 7th still sitting on the bed did she let out a sigh of relief.
She was starting to get a bit paranoid!
However,
it was precisely this unintentional action that made her realize she could still continue talking to March 7th!
"Oh right, I forgot to say something. Looking at old photos, I suddenly realized something. Whether it's Jarilo-VI, Xianzhou, or Penacony..."
"The first local we meet is definitely hiding some incredible secret!"
"This time, I can't go with you, so you all must be extra careful..."
After March 7th finished speaking,
Little Gui and the watching players grew excited!
...
""March 7th's Rules of the Bizarre""
"I'll start: Memory snacks!"
"The prophet is still carrying!"
"Jarilo: Sampo; Xianzhou: Phantylia; Penacony: Acheron... those who know, know."
"Take this, ah Stelle, this is my last prophetic power!"
"I'm going to keep my eyes wide open to see who the first person is!"
...
Little Gui was already getting impatient to see who the first Amphoreus local would be!
In the corridor.
The entire Astral Express Crew was discussing.
Himeko said: "I haven't found any clues related to Six-Phased Ice. It's more likely that some power from Amphoreus has manifested in her first."
"Stelle, for this Trailblaze journey, I'd like to entrust you and Dan Heng to take the lead, is that alright?"
[What about the rest of us?]
"Amphoreus is a special stop; every passenger on the train is indispensable. Pioneering a new world is suitable work for the young. I believe you and Dan Heng can watch out for each other."
Old Yang sighed: "It seems we'll have to stay behind to handle some adult matters."
"Don't be impatient, Welt, there will be opportunities for you to shine."
Black Swan volunteered: "March 7th also needs someone to look after her. I'll lend a hand."
Sunday: "I have no objections either. I'll follow everyone's arrangements."
"It seems we've reached a consensus. Then you two, come with me to the Parlor Car."
"Just in case, I prepared a backup plan before departure. I didn't expect it would be time to reveal it so soon."
...
Parlor Car.
March 7th, who was watching the storyline, sighed.
"I didn't expect this trip to Amphoreus to crash right at the start..."
"Miss Black Swan even volunteered to take care of me... I'm really quite embarrassed..."
Black Swan smiled slightly: "Miss March 7th, consider this my contribution to the Express."
"Don't worry, as long as I'm here, I absolutely won't let the situation worsen any further."
"I'll stay By Your Side."
March 7th showed a grateful expression.
"Hearing you say that makes me feel much better."
The other members of the Astral Express Crew also cast approving glances toward Black Swan!
Although she is a Memokeeper, Black Swan is quite reliable in certain ways.
Since she has made this promise, it seems there shouldn't be any major surprises moving forward.
The atmosphere in the carriage eased somewhat.
However,
one person's gaze remained grave!
Their fists clenched tightly!
They looked as if facing a formidable enemy!
"It can't be…"
"It can't really be that plan, can it..."
Pom-Pom's cold sweat began to pour!
Staring intently at the screen!
When they saw themselves appear and announce the contents of the backup plan.
Their hanging heart completely died!
"Hmm, this journey is perilous. The conductor and navigator have prepared a special Trailblaze gift for you—"
"One. Train. Car. Pa!"
[What the heck?]
Little Gui's mouth dropped into an O shape!
The live stream chat was also filled with question marks!
Himeko explained: "Amphoreus is not within the service range of Interastral Peace Communications, lacking means for remote contact."
"To provide you with the maximum support, we plan to detach one carriage from the Astral Express to use as a landing pod. After landing, it can also serve as a safe house."
"Don't worry, the carriage has independent thrusters. It will definitely get you into Amphoreus and find a safe spot to land."
[Is this train a bit too versatile?]
Pom-Pom said seriously: "This is a contingency plan for emergencies. Don't think the train can be casually taken apart like building blocks!"
"Once you're ready, set off. Looking forward to your good news, Pa."
...
"Holy crap, our train actually has such forbidden techniques?"
"Don't suddenly tell me one day that the Astral Express can also transform..."
"If nothing goes wrong, something is bound to go wrong."
"Guaranteed crash landing! [Thumbs up]"
"Just thinking about what's going to happen to the carriage later makes me laugh."
"Stelle: Heng'er, wanna crash one? Dan Heng: Let's go!"
"Ace pilot applying for battle!"
"Conductor, sweating bullets now, aren't you!"
...
"So the Astral Express has such methods after all..."
"Truly the greatest miracle of the Trailblaze."
Sunday and Black Swan couldn't help but marvel at the train's capabilities.
Meanwhile, Pom-Pom was on the verge of tears from anxiety!
"Stop marveling, Pa!"
"You don't know..."
"According to train records, when using the detached carriage method for landing, the carriage recovery rate is only 42.4%! Less than half, Pa!"
"And the repair rate is 100%!"
"This landing method has already been banned by this conductor... Why is it being used again this time, Pa!"
Seeing Pom-Pom so distressed, March quickly comforted: "Conductor, this is Amphoreus after all, a place even the Trailblaze Aeon has never reached. Making an exception to use it once seems quite reasonable?"
"This shows the conductor truly cares about you all," Himeko spoke up.
Stelle patted her chest and declared firmly: "Yeah, conductor, look—our carriage damage rate is 100%, which means this is a Nameless tradition that cannot be broken! Dan Heng and I must uphold this tradition..."
Pom-Pom: ""
Pom-Pom wished they could swallow Stelle whole!
Right at that moment!
The plot arrived!
Everyone had no time to comfort Pom-Pom further.
They all turned to the main screen!
First, Pom-Pom's voice sounded.
"Carriage separation prepared! Three... two... one!"
The thrusters activated.
A solitary carriage headed toward the massive ring-shaped celestial body.
The screen plunged into ink-like darkness!
A strange sound arose.
"...lost?"
Like a sound some small animal might make.
Stelle seemed to notice something unusual.
"...Who's there?"
Suddenly!
A tremendous roar of friction with the air erupted!
The train had already passed through the atmosphere and entered the interior of Amphoreus.
This world seemed to be in the midst of night.
The land was shrouded in darkness.
A colossal stone statue, bearing a sphere even larger than itself, stood towering between heaven and earth!
Stelle slowly opened her eyes.
Before she could even appreciate this magnificent sight.
A sharp beam of light pierced through the sky!
That unidentified object possessed immense penetrating power, instantly causing the train carriage to explode in a shower of flying sparks!
Dragging thick, black smoke, it plummeted toward the mountains below.
...
"That was quick, just like that—crash and burn!"
"Amphoreus: No entry for foreign vehicles."
"Is this how Amphoreus greets visitors?"
"My newly renovated home!"
"I've been ambushed, lock down the entire area!"
"Pom-Pom is crying himself unconscious in the bathroom."
"I took Dan Heng out, enjoying hotpot and singing songs, when suddenly we were robbed by bandits!"
"Prisoner Stelle, Prisoner Dan: Kids, this isn't funny."