In the "Little Gui" livestream...
"Family, let's set aside the exploration of the [Simulated Universe] for now."
"Though the rewards for this mode are generous, it's still quite a struggle for us. It won't be too late to tackle it once we've leveled up our characters and equipment."
"What Little Gui is most curious about now is—"
"Now that the crisis on the space station is over and our protagonist has boarded the train, does it mean the game is already cleared?"
The night had grown deep.
But Guinaifen was completely immersed in the game, unable to pull herself away. Within her stream, twenty thousand viewers watched the story unfold alongside her.
"Twenty thousand people at three in the morning? Little Gui, you've really become a top-tier streamer, haven't you?"
"I'm just here to see the Trailblazer's journey."
"I have to see Stelle board the train today, or I am absolutely not sleeping!"
"Getting ready to take a screenshot for the credits."
Many shared Guinaifen's sentiment. The game was built around the recent disaster of the Legion invasion at the space station. After defeating the Doomsday Beast, the protagonist received an invitation to board the Astral Express.
What followed in the game was what they were currently experiencing in reality. Logic dictated there shouldn't be any new content. The remaining gameplay should have been limited to side quests on the station and helping Herta test the Simulated Universe.
Inside the vast space station, a low, melodic background track echoed. Not only Guinaifen, but even the viewers felt as though they were right there. That overwhelming sense of uncertainty about a blurred future, mixed with anticipation, hit them like a physical wave.
"Even if we retrace existing routes, there will always be new discoveries. That is the meaning of [The Trailblaze]," Himeko said, answering the Trailblazer's questions patiently, like a gentle teacher.
"In the past, we have stopped at many worlds, and we will continue to do so—there are countless next stops in the galaxy."
"The sea of stars is not just my dream, but the train's wish as well. I yearn to explore new worlds, while the train hopes to return to its past routes."
After the dialogue ended, Guinaifen selected the option: [I want to board the train].
The BGM swelled instantly!
The way
To celebrate
I'll be waiting
Till we make it...
The usually lively Guinaifen fell quiet. She was lost in the indefinable atmosphere of the moment. It felt as if her own soul was departing with the train, saying goodbye to everything on the space station as she sailed toward the vast cosmos under the watchful eyes of Asta and Arlan.
Oh~~
We will see
Come with me take the journey...
"This background music is god-tier!"
"Holy crap, I'm going to download Star Rail right now!"
"I'm crying! I want to be one of The Nameless so bad!"
"If not for the pressures of life, who wouldn't want to be a free traveler?"
"I can only place my dreams in this game."
Guinaifen's eyes grew moist. It certainly wasn't from exhaustion. She remembered her childhood years of wandering living under someone else's roof, never knowing if her next meal was coming. Fortunately, since coming to the Xianzhou, things had finally improved. Now, she was at least somewhat successful, if not wealthy and famous.
Thinking of these things made the usually energetic Guinaifen feel a bit sentimental and low. It was all because the music was so high-quality! It dragged all her past memories back in an instant.
Suddenly, the gloom on her face vanished, replaced by a look of surprise!
"Thank you, [Cat-Loving Emanator 8190], for the Diting Storm! The boss is generous!"
"[Quick, look at that new thing appearing on the train...] No problem, Boss, I'll check it out right now!"
On the train, a pair of crystal-clear eyes stared up at the Trailblazer.
"Hey! I'm talking to you!"
The creature wore a tall red hat, and two long ears flopped down on either side.
Guinaifen quickly explained, "Boss, that's not just some 'thing'! That's the magical creature that appears every time we perform a [Warp]. Whether you get a gold or purple pull depends a lot on it! I reckon this little guy is a unique lifeform of the train."
Sure enough, the little creature's introduction confirmed her suspicions.
"I am Pom-Pom, the Conductor here. If you have any problems on the train, you can come to me."
"He's actually the Conductor? No wonder he's always guarding the door during Warps."
"What a fierce mascot!"
"Wow, the inside of the Astral Express is huge! It's actually quite luxurious!"
"Alright, I've officially boarded the train too!"
Guinaifen explored the train with curiosity. Beyond the outer Parlor Car, there were passenger cabins. Currently, only Dan Heng's room the Archives and March 7th's room were accessible.
Dan Heng's room was a simple setup with a bedroll on the floor. March 7th's room was much cozier: a photo wall, a sofa, a computer desk and chair, dolls, and a soft bed... everything one could want. The difference in their styles was stark!
Guinaifen meticulously searched every corner of March 7th's room, refusing to miss a single detail, declaring she could live there for a year!
Just then, the Conductor's voice echoed through the cabin.
"Testing testing"
"Attention all passengers, attention all passengers. The train is about to Warp. Please gather in the Parlor Car immediately."
Guinaifen froze. A few seconds later, her face broke into a look of sheer ecstasy!
"Family, did you hear that?! The game isn't over at all! We're actually going to Warp! Maybe we can reach the next destination! Game cleared? The journey has only just begun!"
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