Chapter 378: An Absolute Master Appears at the Very End?! The Utterly Devoted and Selfless Sunday!
In Guinaifen's livestream room, the concluding plot of Version 2.3 was continuing.
Himeko stayed behind in the parlor car to comfort a weeping Pom-Pom, while the others returned to their rooms to rest first.
In the Express corridor, everyone gathered to talk.
Welt spoke up, "No one knows when Pom-Pom first boarded the Express. But it's easy to imagine that along this journey, Pom-Pom must have experienced many meetings and departures beyond our imagination."
"To be able 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 deeply treasures every Nameless who has ever boarded the train, and cherishes every journey shared with them."
[ Pom-Pom said the fuel is almost running out… ]
"Although Pom-Pom was mostly just venting its emotions at the time… what it said was indeed correct."
"With Trailblazer's joining as a turning point, the Express has spent much longer than expected at every stop since. To ensure the whole crew was together, Pom-Pom had to repeatedly delay the warp schedule."
Dan Heng realized, "I see… No wonder I often heard Pom-Pom pacing anxiously in the corridor."
"So the Conductor has also been silently sacrificing for us all along…" March 7th sighed.
"Unlike ordinary vehicles, the Astral Express converts each Trailblaze into energy to sustain its operation. In an ideal state, as long as the journey of Trailblaze never ceases, the train will obtain a continuous stream of power, moving forward indefinitely like a perpetual motion machine."
Welt continued to explain the lore to everyone, "But due to our previous encounters… the consumption of fuel has been faster than expected. Performing two more warps might be the limit."
March 7th: "Two times… isn't that already very dangerous? Eek, I don't want to turn back into a drifting block of ice in space!"
It was the first time many had heard that the train's movement also consumed power…
The players in the livestream room started flooding the screen with bullet comments!
…
"So the Astral Express isn't perpetual motion after all?"
"Energy crisis!"
"Our benefactor's question has been answered."
"So this is also one of the reasons why the Express crew keeps helping various planets—to obtain more Trailblaze power."
"But ever since the Stellaron Hunter/Trailblazer got on board, we've been doing unprofitable business [ doge ]"
"Actually, we consumed too much when we fought Sunday [ fictional ]"
"Two times is just enough to return to the Luofu once and then go to the new map!"
…
Dan Heng was more serious, stating, "In other words, we must consider this when choosing our next destination."
"Exactly. I've already checked the star chart. The worlds closer to us are the ocean planet Lushaka and the "Glass Belt" Patrevia."
"As for which one to choose as our destination, we'll still have to vote…"
An ocean planet!
That sounded like so much fun!
Guinaifen showed a look of excitement.
Huh?
Why did this feel somewhat familiar?
Before she could continue her fantasy, another voice, not belonging to the Express crew, chimed in.
"Or, you could also listen to my suggestion."
Along with the voice, a figure walked right through the wall from March 7th's room next door.
It was Black Swan, wearing a smile.
"What a lovely room, Miss March—just like yourself."
…
"The train is haunted by a Memokeeper!"
"Sister Black Swan!!"
"Whoa, space ghost!"
"Double-tapped! Our train really needs a security guard!"
"As we all know, anyone can come and go as they please on the Astral Express."
"I was wondering why we didn't see Black Swan when saying goodbye. Turns out she had already sneaked onto the train."
"Black Swan must have seen that strange photo wall."
…
Black Swan appearing here was naturally not for a prank.
She indicated that she had already heard their conversation just now.
"I originally just wanted to come and chat with you all to see if cooperation was possible between us. Now it seems my proposal might very well be your saving grace."
Dan Heng said coldly, "Speak plainly. Depending on the content, we might also ask you to leave the train."
"A descendant of Permanence… truly a charming little dragon, especially that murky memory of yours."
"No more digressions. If the Astral Express is currently in urgent need of a special Trailblaze journey to replenish its engine's power…"
"Have you ever thought about it? What if your destination this time is a world that even the famous Akivili has never reached…"
"If you can lay down a brand-new silver rail in the cosmos, then the train will probably never have to worry about energy again."
As soon as these words were spoken, not to mention the Express crew, even the players watching this plot were completely dumbfounded!
A place that even the spirit of Trailblaze had never been to, what kind of scene would that be?
Black Swan parted her red lips slightly and said deeply, "A world whose existence is unknown to the vast majority of people in the universe…"
"A world that is difficult to observe from the outside, and can only be reflected by the Mirror of the Garden of Recollection…"
"A world bound and entangled by three Paths, with an uncertain destiny…"
"The land of eternity, Amphoreus."
…
"???"
"New map booked!"
"Can you guess why He never went there?"
"In that case, are there no Space Anchors there?"
"This time it's not just Trailblazing, it's pioneering wild territory!"
"Three Paths, it must have something to do with Memory."
"Oh no, is it time for little March to awaken her hidden power?"
"The protagonist should also get a new Path…"
…
Just as the bullet comments were discussing frantically, the screen suddenly went black!
A voice came from the background.
Jade: "I hope I'm not too late, child."
As the voice fell, light appeared on the screen.
What entered everyone's eyes was a confined man.
His body and wrists were secured by chains, and the chains seemed to have the blessing of a mysterious power, binding him firmly to the iron chair.
"…I didn't expect it to be you."
As soon as these words came out, Guinaifen and all the players in front of the screen couldn't help but let out a gasp!
It was Sunday!
His voice sounded a bit weak.
All kinds of bullet comments suddenly popped up!
…
"Missed you, Jail-day!"
"Lord Sunday!"
"Literally, Jail-day."
"Ahhhhh, what did you guys do to Brother Sunday!"
"Jade came to save Sunday?"
"Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap!"
"My heart suddenly leaped into my throat!"
"Sunday, who worked himself to the bone, woohoo…"
"For our seven-day weekend, he was forced to fall to this state. Damn! I'm crying my eyes out!"
"Hang in there, Brother Sunday! Still waiting for you to enter the character pool…"
…
"It seems my time has come," Sunday said indifferently.
"I don't quite understand what you mean. You want to say… what time?"
"Negotiation, interrogation, or an outright lynching… My end depends entirely on you, Madam Jade."
Sunday said in a mocking tone, "At this point, why bother to hypocritically grant a dying man a chance to speak?"
Jade didn't mind and said, "Even having fallen from the altar, this posture of yours is still very fine. I'm glad to see you so energetic."
"Stop insulting my dignity with riddles. Did you come all this way to see me just to satisfy your malicious vanity?"
All the players were watching tensely and seriously.
This involved the IPC's actions and Sunday's future…
The next content was very likely to be shocking!
The content of such a secret meeting could never have been known by outsiders, but now…
It was about to be exposed to players across the universe through Honkai: Star Rail!
"Of course not. I came here to fulfill your sister's wish and offer an absolutely generous deal—it just depends on whether you are willing to accept it."
"…Robin?" Sunday's gaze narrowed.
His tone lost the stiffness and sharpness from just now.
"To build a true paradise where everyone can find peace, that was the promise between you two siblings, right?"
"If I say you still have a chance to realize this promise… would you be willing to talk with me?"
Sunday fell silent.
Jade chuckled and continued, "I know this question is very heavy, so you don't need to agree to me right now."
"Go, you are free, chosen of god who tried to exceed your station. Break your own wings, go to the mortal world, walk on the earth, and see what this world truly looks like."
These words caught everyone off guard!
Even Guinaifen was dumbfounded!
Just free like that?
Is this a joke!?
However, Sunday replied resolutely, "I will not accept your charity."
"I said, this is a deal, and it doesn't require your immediate response. Harvest doesn't happen overnight; what I'm best at is waiting. The sweet dream is still continuing, the night is still long, you have plenty of time to think it over slowly."
"Ah, let me give you one more sentence before parting—just take it as advice from someone who has been through it…"
"Life is short, don't miss good opportunities."
Heavens!
It was actually Jade who saved Sunday!
What would happen next?
Would Sunday agree?
What exactly did the so-called "deal" entail?
Penacony's past and future seemed to hang on this single thread!
Just when Guinaifen desperately wanted to keep watching, the plot abruptly ended!
[ Farewell, Penacony Completed ]
Ahhhhh!
Damn it!
It's like this again!
This kind of cliffhanger really drives people crazy!
Feathered Spirit, you've done all the bad things!!