The Aeon of Destruction, Nanook, and his seven Lord Ravagers.
Although this combination sounds a bit like Snow White and her seven dwarfs from next door, their actual gold content—their power level—is not low in the slightest.
If Suke remembered correctly, as the Aeon of "Destruction" symbolizing one of the Four Ends, there is a setting that no new Aeons could be born after him.
The Lord Ravagers under his command are even more extraordinary; each one was recruited by Nanook to target other Aeons corresponding to the name of "Destruction".
This is also where the Star Rail universe differs from most other worlds where "the older, the stronger" is the rule; Nanook counts as young among the Aeons, yet possesses extraordinary power.
In fact, the Aeon settings of the Star Rail universe are quite interesting.
Each Path is not random, but corresponds to a definition of "existence".
Though called Star Gods (Aeons), they are actually a group of conceptual manifestations fighting against Nihility.
In a sense, a pure "agnostic" Haji-Immortal like Boss Mabel is their greatest natural enemy.
"Zephyro?"
Hearing Pom-Pom's words, Suke thought for a moment and recalled that this was the Lord Ravager under Nanook corresponding to "Harmony".
In a way, this one is quite related to the Stellaron Spirit.
Previously, some people guessed she was the Stellaron Spirit's biological mother. If it weren't revealed later that the Stellaron Spirit was actually Haji-Akivili, that guess would have been quite persuasive.
"An army of Doomsday Beasts? Is it the kind I'm imagining?"
Stelle clearly hadn't processed Pom-Pom's information yet; she only remembered that it took a huge amount of effort for her to defeat just one Doomsday Beast back then.
What did they mean by a Doomsday Beast army?
"Yes, little one."
"It's the kind of Doomsday Beast that landed on my space station before. There are thousands, maybe tens of thousands of them."
"I didn't expect to run into something like this on a rare trip out."
Big Herta sighed.
Her statement ruthlessly crushed the last shred of luck in Stelle's heart, causing her pupils to dilate involuntarily.
"Huh?"
"Then what can we do besides calling for help? Go deliver takeout to all those Doomsday Beasts?"
March 7th's face twitched, although she also supported reinforcing the Xianzhou fleet that had encountered the Doomsday Beast army.
But the thought of such a disparate gap between enemy and ally, plus a Lord Ravager on the opposing side...
Even if Ms. Herta, an Emanator of Erudition passing by, was willing to help, they would still have to face those thousands of Doomsday Beasts.
Remember, fighting just one Doomsday Beast before required the combined efforts of her, Stelle, and Dan Heng!
Although Stelle and Dan Heng had become stronger, she hadn't yet. This inevitably gave March 7th the feeling that her little life was in danger.
"There is an old saying on my home planet: 'I did not kill Boren, yet Boren died because of me.'"
"Let's depart, Pom-Pom. Time is of the essence; we cannot ignore our friends from the Xianzhou Alliance."
Welt Yang made the decision; this was the result he and Himeko had discussed in just a sentence or two.
It had to be said that the Astral Express crew was one of the few protagonist groups comprised entirely of Lawful Good moral paragons. One has to admit, Haji-Akivili had a good eye.
"We'll win."
"Where does that confidence come from, Uncle?! That's a Lord Ravager and a Doomsday Beast Legion!"
"If you call me Uncle again, I won't help later."
"Eh?! Wait, no, Big... Big Brother, are you guys coming too?"
March 7th was surprised.
"Of course we're coming. Why wouldn't we? I view that Nanook as nothing but withered bones in a grave, and the Lord Ravagers under his command are nothing special."
Suke spoke bold words, while not forgetting to turn back and instruct Tsukishiro Yuki:
"Little Yuki, when we fight the other side later, absolutely do not make a move unless it's a last resort."
"Otherwise, it wouldn't be interesting if you instantly annihilated the opposition."
"It's been too long since I fought anyone. My hands are itching a bit, and I lack a suitable whetstone to test where my limits lie."
Suke even tossed the Statue of Yoba, which had been upgraded via the Collection Bundle, to Tsukishiro Yuki to ensure he wouldn't rely on external forces.
He then took out the Galaxy Sword and performed a flashy sword flourish—this was something he had learned from Reinhard earlier.
Although it wasn't very useful in actual combat, at least it was cool.
"The three armies listen to my command! Follow me to fight the Doomsday Beast Legion until the last moment, then commit suicide and ascend to heaven!"
"Since that is what Animus expects, then there is no helping it."
"In that case, as long as Animus does not actively call my name, I really won't make a move, okay?"
Tsukishiro Yuki spoke helplessly, her words full of doting affection for Suke, but it was clear she didn't put the so-called Doomsday Beasts or Lord Ravager in her eyes either.
"This..."
March 7th was obviously bluffed by the appearance of Suke and his group, leaving her somewhat bewildered.
No, Uncle... Big Brother, are you guys really that confident?
And what's this about instantly annihilating the opposition? Is this Witch Big Sister also some kind of Emanator?
But she doesn't look like one!
One must know that as Emanators of Destruction, the Lord Ravagers possess combat power that is super-standard even among Emanators. Even if the Seven Arbiter-Generals of the Reignbow came together, they wouldn't dare say they could instantly kill the opponent!
Is this really reliable?
"Everyone hold on tight, the train is about to depart!"
While March 7th was still doing (being subjected to) pre-battle ideological work, Pom-Pom was already preparing to launch the train to the battlefield.
"That's too slow."
"Animus, let me give you all a lift."
But at this moment, Tsukishiro Yuki suddenly spoke.
She raised her pale hand wrapped in black silk fingerless gloves, and while everyone inside the carriage was confused, she pointed a finger toward a direction in the universe!
[Omnipotent] Magic · [Spatial Transfer]
Including Big Herta, before anyone could react, the star sector where the train was located abruptly shifted!
While the group, merely witnessing the scenery outside the train windows change, hadn't reacted yet, Pom-Pom, who was watching the navigation instruments in the conductor's cabin, stared wide-eyed.
"Wh... What happened, pom?!"
"Pom-Pom remembers we haven't initiated the Warp yet, pom!"
With a single thought, she made the Astral Express traverse the stars!
Witnessing such a miracle, even Big Herta, the Emanator of Erudition who was also on the train, couldn't help but show an expression of astonishment.
"Kill—!"
"Everyone hold on! Reinforcements from the Luofu Xianzhou and Yaoqing Xianzhou will arrive soon!"
"Prioritize rescuing the wounded, quick, quick!"
The space where the Astral Express descended was the edge of the battlefield where the Doomsday Beast Legion and the Xianzhou fleet were engaged.
Through the windows, everyone could already see the scene of countless Doomsday Beasts and Starskiffs slaughtering each other in the cosmic space outside.
Clearly, the situation for the Xianzhou fleet was taking a sharp turn for the worse.
It took the destruction of two to three Starskiffs to trade for the life of a single Doomsday Beast, and the total number of Starskiffs was not even as high as the Doomsday Beasts.
This was under the premise that the Starskiff fleet had formation and command.
If this continued, perhaps if they had arrived just half an hour later, this Xianzhou fleet might have been wiped out.
"Haha, we're dead!"
Inside the Xianzhou fleet, a petite tea-haired girl looked at the inexhaustible swarm of Doomsday Beasts opposite her, and the Lord Ravager sitting high in the rear.
With every "puzzle piece" that fell from the Lord Ravager Zephyro, a Doomsday Beast would be born out of thin air. This left Qingque, who couldn't see any hope, with a look of utter despair.
Logically speaking, as a member of the Divination Commission, she rarely went on field assignments.
But unfortunately, a certain pink-haired Master Diviner kept muttering that she had seen an important future and had to personally ensure the Trailblazer's safety, so she actively requested to accompany this Sky-Faring Commission search and rescue field mission.
Having been personally named by the Master Diviner, she also served (slacked off) by her side as an assistant.
Qingque had originally thought it was fine; she even felt that the Master Diviner had finally found her conscience.
This kind of rescue mission, which looked like it had no danger and was purely a publicly funded travel trip, was simply perfect for her to slack off!
But now, Qingque regretted it.
If time could turn back, she wouldn't leave the Divination Commission archives that had consumed her countless years of youth even if you beat her to death! She would rather process the three-person workload of documents the Master Diviner assigned her there!
"Master Diviner, this Little Qingque said my right eyelid was twitching when I went out today."
"Now it's great. Why don't we hurry up and write our last words, to avoid only being able to say 'aba aba' after being converted into those ugly Antimatter Legion troops later."
Tearing a page from the portable notebook originally used to record the Master Diviner's words and deeds and handing it to Fu Xuan, Qingque wiped away her tears.
She was still young, not even two hundred years old; there were so many fun things and delicious foods she hadn't experienced yet!
She was even a virgin!
She didn't want to die! Before dying, at least let her find a super handsome guy who caught her eye to take her virginity!
"Calm down."
"Who taught you to be so panicked, Qingque?"
The pink-haired girl with the flying bun hairstyle, who was about the same height as Qingque, forced herself to remain calm. At this moment, she was operating the Matrix of Prescience, providing assistance to the Starskiff fleet fighting at the very front.
The Path powers of Preservation and Erudition were utilized to the extreme by Fu Xuan. Having actively taken on the damage for some of the damaged Starskiffs with her own body, her eyes were now full of bloodshot veins.
"Never give up lightly at any time. This seat believes in the future seen by the Matrix of Prescience."
"The Lord Ravager Zephyro is bound to fall here. The advantage is ours!"
The advantage is ours?
I say, Master Diviner has high insight!
Alright, Qingque ultimately didn't make any sarcastic remarks. Instead, she chose to continue staying at her post to assist Fu Xuan in commanding the Starskiffs.
Even though she always complained about work and liked to steal leisure time amidst busyness, all her slacking was established on the foundation of completing the work smoothly.
...Although facing the descent of a Lord Ravager, she couldn't see any hope of completing the work before her eyes either.
But even if she had to risk this Little Qingque's life, she would at least splash blood all over the enemy!
"Give up resistance."
"Becoming a member of [Destruction] and conquering the universe with us is your only way out."
The ethereal voice of the Lord Ravager Zephyro came from the horizon, seemingly carrying magic in her words.
It caused a minority of the Cloud Knights with unsteady wills to transform into Antimatter Legion Voidrangers right on the spot!
Now Qingque only hoped her death appearance would be slightly better looking. Compared to becoming an ugly monster, she would rather commit suicide and ascend to heaven!
"Roar—!"
"Not good, someone on our side has been transformed!"
The roar of a Voidranger came from not far away, causing the expression on Qingque's pretty face to change drastically!
She saw a massive Voidranger figure, resembling a centaur, emerge from the shadows.
Taking advantage of the gap where Fu Xuan was fully focusing her attention on supporting the front line, it launched a surprise attack toward her defenseless back!
"Master Diviner, look out!"
Qingque shouted, but at this distance, besides shouting a warning, it was already too late even if she wanted to do something.
The iron hooves of the Trampler Voidranger fell from mid-air, as if to trample Fu Xuan's petite body directly into meat paste!
Splurt—!
Qingque subconsciously closed her eyes; terrified, she dared not look any further.
She only heard the sound of flesh and blood shattering. She didn't know if that was the sound of the Master Diviner being stomped into 'Master Diviner Paste'?
"What are you closing your eyes for, Little Qingque? If you close your eyes, who am I showing off for?"
A strange male voice, who somehow knew her name, came through.
Accompanied by the sight of the Voidranger Trampler's head, which had been severed and fallen to the ground, entering Qingque's slowly opening eyes.
"Whoa, Uncle, why did you just throw the sword?! This young lady still wanted to shoot an arrow!"
"Don't just let go of important weapons casually, Uncle!"
This voice was one Qingque was somewhat familiar with; it was the girl named March 7th, who often acted alongside the Trailblazer.
"Wasn't I afraid your arrow would just tickle it? What if you didn't kill this thing with one shot and let it kick the Master Diviner so hard she flashed her waist?"
"Stelle, go pick my sword back up for me!"
"Yes, Boss!"
The voice of the Trailblazer that rang out immediately after confirmed Qingque's guess.
Finally daring to open her eyes completely, she knew that their group's persistence had not been in vain!
"Trailblazer..."
"You guys finally brought the reinforcements!"
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