Create a game called "Collapse Iron," where the entire universe is the player.

(Luofu Immortal Boat, Grand Diviner.)

Qingque practically sprinted to Fu Xuan's side.

Ignoring his usual carefree and slacking-off attitude, he hurriedly reported the final "Prison of Confinement" scene and related information to his diviner.

Fu Xuan, who was originally deducing with her eyes closed, suddenly opened her beautiful eyes, which seemed to contain countless stars, upon hearing this.

"Star Core Hunter... Blade?"

His slender eyebrows furrowed, and his fingertips tapped unconsciously on the table: "Such a villain, how could he be so connected to the future of my Luofu Immortal Ship? Could it be... that Star Core Hunters are actually behind the chaos in the Star Core?"

Fu Xuan tried to deduce the ins and outs of the matter, but the divination results were still unclear and full of variables, which made her, who always pursued precise control, feel irritable.

"No! This matter is of utmost importance, involving the safety of Luofu. It is not something I can decide alone."

At this moment, she desperately needed a reassurance, which naturally came from General Jing Yuan of the Divine Strategy Army.

She even skipped the usual divination rituals, turned around, and hurried toward the gate of the Apostolic Palace.

Qingque secretly raised her eyelids and carefully observed Fu Xuan's departing figure until it completely disappeared around the corner of the corridor outside the door.

She then let out a long, almost exhausting sigh of relief.

The Grand Diviner has finally left?!

Can I... go home now?!

These past few days I've been accompanying Lord Taibu on his intensive "work"—aside from the time I'm allowed to use for researching "games," I'm constantly being watched closely by Fu Xuan!

Forget about secretly playing cards; even if you're just slacking off or daydreaming for more than five minutes, you'll be spotted by a sharp gaze!

This was hellish torture for Qingque, who made "slacking off" her daily routine!

Just as the corners of her mouth began to turn up in a smile, and her calves started to step out of the tabues' chamber—

"Creak—"

The heavy doors of the Tabuan were once again violently pushed open!

Fu Xuan's beautiful face, which had instantly frozen Qing Que, peeked back again!

"Qingque? What are you still standing there for? Why don't you follow me?" Fu Xuan's voice carried a hint of doubt and an unquestionable tone.

"ah???!!!"

Qingque's mind went blank for a moment, and the smile on her face instantly vanished, replaced by a tearful expression, her large eyes quickly filling with physiological tears.

Looking pitifully at Fu Xuan, she said, "Grand...Grand Diviner, there's no use in me going! With my meager skills, I'd be afraid of making a mistake even while serving tea and water in front of the General and you!"

Fu Xuan looked at her as if the sky had fallen, feeling both annoyed and amused.

Thinking about it, keeping this little girl by my side these past few days has really worn her out.

Considering she's been relatively diligent these past few days (forced) and hasn't neglected her duties...

Fu Xuan cleared his throat, trying to keep a straight face, but his tone softened: "Well... never mind. Considering how hard you've been 'working' these past few days, I'll grant you two days off."

She paused, then added, "Don't say that I, the diviner, am not considerate of my subordinates."

"Yay! Lord Taibu, you are truly the most brilliant, resourceful, and compassionate leader in the history of the Immortal Boat Alliance! Without a doubt!"

Qingque instantly "revived," her tears vanished in a flash, and she cheered and jumped for joy, showering him with flattery like a machine gun.

Seeing Qingque's face change instantly, Fu Xuan couldn't help but chuckle, raising his hand to point at her and saying, "Silly girl!"

He shook his head, then truly turned and left.

This time, the footsteps faded into the distance.

……

(Star Train.)

The plot of the Yalilo chapter has come to a close, but the heavy-hitting "fairy boat preview" at the end still echoes in the carriage.

Almost simultaneously, everyone's eyes were drawn to Dan Heng.

The emotions in his eyes were complex and hard to describe: there was worry, curiosity, concern, exploration, and excitement of "Wow, a big surprise has been found" (March 7th part).

Dan Heng felt extremely uncomfortable under the intense gazes of everyone around him and sighed helplessly.

Although I was mentally prepared through the game to know that my "past" would be brought up sooner or later, I did not expect it to happen in such a dramatic and explosive way, and so quickly.

March 7 blinked her big eyes, leaned closer, and pointed at the character portrait of the black-haired, red-eyed man with a dangerous aura on the screen, her face full of undisguised curiosity: "Dan Heng... is this the man you've been 'longing for'? Why does he look... like he wants to rush up and stab you eight hundred times right now? What deep-seated hatred do you two have?"

Silver Wolf, who was wearing headphones and rapidly typing on the game interface, couldn't help but chuckle when he heard March 7's innocent yet accurate statement. Without even looking up, he interjected, "You've got it backwards!"

March 7th was stunned, turning to Silver Wolf in bewilderment: "Huh? You got it backwards? What did you mean backwards? Did you get 'longing for someone' backwards, or 'being stabbed' backwards? Explain yourself clearly!"

Silver Wolf simply shrugged, gave a knowing smile, and continued to focus on her game, leaving March Seven alone, bewildered in the wind, imagining even more bizarre and convoluted scenarios.

At this moment, the Star Train was not far from the Luofu Immortal Ship, and it would take about two or three more space jumps to reach its airspace.

Himeko looked at Danheng with obvious worry on her face, and asked in a gentle but solemn tone, "Danheng, since the game foreshadowed this... 'reunion,' do you still plan to go on the upcoming journey on the Luofu Immortal Ship?"

Dan Heng almost instinctively shook his head in refusal: "No..."

The words had barely left her mouth when Silver Wolf's voice, seemingly equipped with a "real-time commentary" function, rang out again. This time, she slightly raised her eyelids and added a seemingly unimportant "information": "By the way, I just received news... In a few days, after Blade's mission ends, he will likely come to 'visit' the train."

Dan Heng: "..."

He swallowed the word "go" back, pausing for a full three seconds, as if engaged in an extremely difficult internal struggle. Finally, his eyes hardened again:

"...No. I have to go!"

His reason was simple: "For no other reason than... to see that 'sea' from my memory again."

Everyone: ...This "sea" sounds really "sea"!

Seeing that he was determined, Ji Zi did not try to dissuade him further, but solemnly instructed him: "Since that's the case, you must be very careful. When you arrive at Luofu, try to stay with the main group and do not act alone."

"With Walter with you, I feel more at ease."

"Will Uncle Yang come with us too?" March 7th looked at Walter with surprise.

Walter Yang adjusted his glasses, a rational glint flashing in his eyes, and explained, "The Immortal Boat Alliance, after all, has a profound foundation and a complex system, completely different from Yalilo-VI."

"If I go along, it will be an extra layer of insurance, and in certain 'communication' situations, it can also provide a more appropriate identity and perspective."

His tone was calm, but if you listened carefully, you could hear a trace of the composure and confidence of a “law enforcer of modern civilization” and a subtle expectation for “expansion”.

Xing listened for a while, then turned her head and looked at Kafka, who was elegantly sipping coffee not far away, as if everything was unrelated to her.

Liu Ying left the train a few days ago due to some personal matters, and said she would be back in a few days.

"Aren't you coming?" Xing asked directly.

Kafka put down her coffee cup, gave her a gentle smile, and shook her head slightly: "It's not appropriate. My identity... in the official records of the Immortal Boat Alliance, might not be very popular. If someone with ulterior motives finds something to use against me, it will bring unnecessary trouble to you and the train."

She paused, then added, "Moreover, Ren might indeed come over in a few days. His... symptoms of 'Demonic Body' have been a bit unstable lately, and he might need my help to 'soothe' him."

Dan Heng, who had been listening intently, twitched his ear tips almost imperceptibly.

You're really coming?!

He now wishes he could be the first to get off the bus.

We can't stay on this train for even a day!

Xing nodded as if she understood, roughly grasping that she couldn't come because of her sensitive identity and the need to help her teammates.

Xing then looked around the carriage and noticed a familiar figure was missing. She asked, somewhat puzzled, "Huh? Where's Lin Lin? He was just here a moment ago."

While Silver Wolf was dominating the game, he casually replied without looking up, "He said he had something to do and was going out for a bit."

……

At this moment, Lin Lin was in an independent space temporarily constructed by the system.

The space was set up as a simple yet technologically advanced "live broadcast recording studio," complete with virtual spotlights, a huge central display screen, and multi-camera simulation.

He is preparing for the "Version 1.2 Preview Special" that will be launched tonight.

As for the selection of the host…

Lin Lin secretly hopes that our lovely, energetic, and occasionally a little scatterbrained "sweet and silly girl" March 7th will take on the role!

This is practically a double guarantee of traffic and buzz!

Who doesn't love watching a cute girl introduce new content in a lively way?

Unfortunately, he was not in a good mood, and Changyeyue was there to protect him.

Lin Lin couldn't even fool anyone.

Left with no other choice, he had to settle for second best and invited Jimi, a well-known host from the Interstellar Peace Company, who was widely recognized throughout the universe for his professional competence and dignified image!

As for the guest lineup... he sent "special invitations" to several heavyweight figures through the system.

As for Teacher Jimi, he has already informed the company in advance, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Lin Lin asked Sand Gold to try and communicate with Professor Veritas Ladio, the genius and "sharp-tongued educator" of the Academy of Knowledge. The possibility of Professor Ladio agreeing is not low.

The other three guests:

Lin Lin thought that Ruan Mei, this genius who was obsessed with the mysteries of life, would probably come and support him out of respect for "Old Mi".

After all, I've entrusted my old rice to her for research!

Screw Gum, a rational mechanical life form, is another member of the Genius Club.

If he had heard about Lin Lin and the peculiarities of "Collapse Iron" from his friend Heita, he might have accepted the invitation out of interest in the unknown logic.

Black Tower, needless to say.

If she were still interested in Lin Lin and this game that could "predict" or even "define" the future to some extent, she would try every means to get closer to him.

Sure enough, almost the next second after the invitation was sent out, four cute, uniquely styled virtual characters appeared in the recording space.

However, the one from the Black Tower... seems to be a direct projection of the original consciousness, because it has the characteristic of a pointed hat.

"Hmm... this feeling is a bit strange." Black Tower moved its "arms" and even curiously poked its own "cheek." The tactile feedback was very realistic. "It's like... bouncy jelly?"

She quickly lost interest in the "new body," her gaze immediately fixed on Lin Lin, and she cut to the chase: "I've been bogged down in a tricky experiment optimizing the parameters of a simulated universe lately, otherwise I'd love to come to your train and talk to you in person!"

Then, she immediately got to the point: "Seriously, do you... have any other 'juicy tidbits' about Star Gods? Especially those with the big mechanical head! Or other less explored destinies are fine too! Conditions are negotiable!"

Faced with this genius whose thirst for knowledge was overflowing, Lin Lin could only put on a business-like smile and use a generic phrase like "The secrets of heaven cannot be revealed. All the answers are in the game. Please explore for yourselves."

On the other side, the virtual image of Screw Gum was "observing" and "analyzing" the data flow and spatial parameters of this temporary space constructed by the system with great seriousness. Its metal fingers tapped lightly in the void, as if recording something.

Before Lin Lin arrived, he stopped his analysis, turned to Lin Lin, and bowed slightly with impeccable gentlemanly manners: "Nice to meet you, Mr. Lin Lin."

His synthesized voice was gentle and magnetic: "Ms. Black Tower has mentioned you and your... 'project' to me more than once a long time ago. It's just a pity that I haven't had the opportunity to communicate with you."

Lin Lin politely returned the greeting, thinking to himself: What good things could Black Tower possibly say about me?

As if sensing something, the black tower, which was "surveying" the spatial structure, suddenly turned its head, its sharp gaze fixed on Lin Lin: "Hey! Are you secretly cursing me in your heart?"

Lin Lin: "!!!"

He quickly put on a more sincere smile and laughed it off, saying, "No way! Absolutely not! I was just thinking that if we could get three members of the Genius Club on stage together, the live stream would definitely be a hit!"

Hei Ta gave him a suspicious look, snorted, and then turned back to continue studying the space.

As for Ruan Mei, her virtual image is a classical beauty with a cool temperament and long hair reaching her waist.

She simply stood quietly to the side, gazing at Lin Lin with an ethereal look in her eyes. She neither spoke nor looked around like Black Tower; she was so quiet... somewhat like a human-machine interface?

Lin Lin stepped forward, breaking the silence: "Ms. Ruan Mei, thank you for gracing us with your presence."

He then brought up a topic of interest: "By the way, Lao Mi, how have you been lately?"

Mentioning this, a very subtle ripple seemed to appear on Ruan Mei's usually cool face. She thought for a moment and replied in a calm, even tone, "It... eats well, sleeps well. And, very... 'magical'."

Of course, there are some more fitting but less fitting descriptions of her that I haven't mentioned: she's shameless, eats a lot, has boundless energy and destroys the house everywhere, and doesn't learn her lesson even after being beaten, continuing to cause trouble the next day.

If it weren't for its near-rule-level immortality, this kind of dog wouldn't survive more than three days if released.

She looked at Lin Lin, her tone sincere yet tinged with the stubbornness and pleading characteristic of a researcher: "You...do you want to take it back? If possible...could I study it for a while longer?"

She had heard from Black Tower that the dog originally belonged to Lin Lin, and it was only natural for the owner to want to take it back.

But the strange, almost "conceptual" power that the dog possessed fascinated her, a genius who delved into the essence of life.

If the underlying principles can be analyzed, it may be of immeasurable help to her understanding of the fundamental logic of "life" and even to touch upon higher levels of existence.

Upon hearing this, Lin Lin immediately waved his hand generously, deciding Old Mi's future in a very "generous" manner: "That damn dog? Ms. Ruan Mei, you can study him for as long as you want! Don't be shy with me! Consider it a contribution to life sciences!"

He paused, then changed the subject: "I just wanted to ask... have you received any other unusual creatures recently? Like... a little fox or something?"

He was preparing for the live stream and sorting out the subsequent Xianzhou storyline when he suddenly remembered: Although the main Xianzhou storyline has not been officially released in the game yet, it seems that a certain little fox has died.

I wonder if the flapping of my wings, like a butterfly, has affected her fate.

Upon hearing this, Ruan Mei tilted her head slightly in thought for a moment, then nodded affirmatively: "I remember, is it your pet?"

Lin Lin was overjoyed!

The little fox is lucky!

He had originally planned to try his luck in space himself.

Let's see if we can find anything.

After all, you can never imagine what kind of creature might be floating in the universe the next second.

"Thank you for taking such good care of me!" Lin Lin said sincerely.

Ruan Mei nodded again, her tone still calm: "Of course. After all, I have a deal with that merchant, but... she doesn't seem to be doing well..."

Our last guest is, of course, our professional host, Teacher Jimi.

His virtual avatar is dressed in a well-tailored suit, a bow tie, and frameless glasses.

It looks both professional and slightly comical.

When he opened his eyes, he saw three members of the Genius Club beside him, each exuding an invisible aura and renowned throughout the universe. He was so startled that his data stream almost became unstable, and his virtual feathers seemed to explode slightly.

While others would find it incredibly difficult to even get an audience with one person, he managed to see three of them on stage at once?!

This pressure is just too much!

"Teacher Jimi, relax and don't be nervous." Lin Lin quickly walked over and handed Jimi a detailed live broadcast script.

He then leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Those three... I can't expect them to follow the script. The crucial task of controlling the pace, guiding the conversation, and ensuring a smooth flow falls to you, the professional!"

His meaning was clear: try to steer the speeches of the three geniuses in the direction and feel of the script!

Teacher Jimi took the script, sweat seemingly dripping from her forehead, inwardly groaning: This is nothing like the "easy exposure and increased fame" job the gold mining manager described! This is the most challenging task of my career!

However, as a seasoned and dedicated host, Teacher Jimi quickly adjusted her mindset.

With their rich experience and professional skills, coupled with Lin Lin's assistance, and the fact that the three geniuses, though distinct in personality, were not lacking in empathy...

(Black Tower: ?)

The recording of this "Version 1.2 Preview Special Program" was completed with some bumps along the way, but it was eventually finished without any major incidents.

……

Lin Lin made a "flash" and returned from the system space to the observation car of the Starry Sky Train, startling the crowd gathered around.

"Whoa!" March 7th patted her chest, still looking shaken. "Lin Lin! Can you please stop appearing and disappearing like that all the time! You scared me to death!"

Xing leaned closer curiously: "You were being so secretive just now, where did you go?"

Lin Lin proudly waved a small USB drive in his hand: "What else can I do with it? Prepare for tonight's 'Version 1.2 Preview Special Program'! It's already recorded."

"A preview livestream?!" Silver Wolf's ears twitched, and he immediately looked up from the game interface. "Redemption code! What's the name of the redemption code?"

Lin Lin looked at her with a knowing smile and said slowly, "Don't worry, it's guaranteed to be made up of '(a not-so-elegant adjective)' + 'Black Tower.' How about that, satisfied?"

Silver Wolf nodded vigorously, a mischievous glint in his eyes: "Satisfied! Very satisfied!"

This time, she's determined to make that old hag Black Tower "steal the show" in front of all the players in the universe!

At the same time, Lin Lin released Himeko's exclusive character PV, "The Star Chaser," on various platforms.

Instantly, countless players across the universe who were following the developments of "Honkai Impact 3rd" clicked on the video from various channels.

The number of viewers skyrocketed by hundreds of millions, and the server data curve was almost vertically upward!

If anyone dares to watch this with all comments on, the torrent of text will be enough to instantly overheat and burn out the graphics card of any high-end display device!

The barrage of comments exploded during the black screen phase before the show even started:

"It's stuck! It's stuck! You bunch of 'animals,' stop pushing!"

"Himeko! My favorite! (voice cracks)"

"archeology!!!"

"Himeko-sensei looks at you gently, without saying another word."

"You remind me of someone I knew before, someone who taught me courage with her life, but you are ultimately not her!"

"Long time no see, or is this a first meeting?"

……

(Star Train.)

The group temporarily set aside their discussion about the past of Xianzhou and Danheng, and gathered together to watch the PV through the projector that Lin Lin was simultaneously playing.

March 7th looked at the rapidly scrolling barrage of comments, some of which she didn't quite understand, and tilted her head in confusion: "Some of these comments... I just don't understand them. What's this 'old friend'? What's this 'courage'?"

Walter frowned, his gaze behind his glasses shifting between complex emotions as he looked at Lin Lin.

Faced with Walter's inquiring yet somewhat somber gaze, Lin Lin could only shrug helplessly.

"There are bad people among the masses."

Walter: ...

……

As the PV officially began, the frenzied barrage of comments gradually thinned out, drawn slightly by the visuals and music.

The music video for "The Star Chaser" opens with Himeko's gentle and story-filled monologue:

"Legend has it that after the fall of Aquivilli, the star god of exploration, a group of loyal, nameless travelers inherited his will, traversing the sea of ​​stars to continue exploring the unknown world."

Prologue: Stranded.

A deep, slightly melancholic cello solo background music flows gently.

The rain pattered softly, and the distant, muffled echo of waves crashing against the shore could be faintly heard.

The scene unfolds from a first-person perspective: the eyelids slowly open, revealing a leaden gray sky covered with dark clouds.

Cool raindrops fell on the "lens" (face).

The camera slowly zooms out.

The young Himeko, soaked to the bone, lay blankly on the muddy shore.

Directly in front of her, between the twilight sky and the sea, lay a colossal, rusty, and lifeless star train.

The massive vehicle was half-sunken in the sand and half-submerged in the sea, like a stranded, ancient metal whale, silently telling the story of the end of time and the journey.

Ambient sounds are amplified: the sound of rain, heavy breathing, and the rumble of distant thunder.

Himeko's voice-over plays, calm yet tinged with reminiscence:

"A long, long time ago, before I was even born, the Star Train crashed on my planet. I stumbled upon it while I was lost in my youth."

Act One: The Stars' Invitation.

Himeko struggled to her feet and staggered toward the enormous vessel.

She stretched out her muddy hand and gently touched the cold train window.

The instant your fingertips touch the metal.

"Whoosh!"

Inside the carriage, a faint yet incredibly warm yellow light suddenly shone!

The scene changes instantly!

No longer the dilapidated and desolate interior of the carriage, but—

The vast and boundless universe!

The dazzling nebulae are like flowing paint, and countless magnificent and unprecedented planets and civilizations flash by like a carousel!

The young Himeko's pupils suddenly contracted, reflecting the magnificence and mystery of the entire universe.

Her expression shifted rapidly from initial fear to utter amazement, and finally settled into a state of deep fascination and boundless longing.

"The train showed me countless magnificent and dreamlike worlds. I looked up at the starry sky that once belonged only to legends, watching the dazzling shooting stars tear through the dark night sky time and time again... What welled up in my heart was an indescribable longing."

It seemed to be silently asking me: Would you like to travel with me?

The scene cuts back to reality.

The girl stood alone in front of the huge train; the rain had stopped sometime earlier.

A beam of cool moonlight pierced through the gaps in the thick clouds, like a spotlight on a stage, illuminating her face, which was covered in mud but was incredibly determined.

She took a deep breath and, facing the silent train and her own heart, answered softly yet with unparalleled clarity:

Without hesitation, I whispered, "Let's go. I'll... take you home."

Act Two: Restoration and Departure.

The music gradually became calmer and more resolute, carrying a rhythm of hope and effort.

The images flash by in a fast-paced, photo-album style:

— In the workshop, Himeko, a member of the Girls' Generation, wearing goggles and holding a welding torch, was intently welding a complex train part. The flying sparks illuminated her profile, which was damp with sweat but unusually focused.

— At her desk, piled high with books, documents, and draft drawings, Himeko was burning the midnight oil studying interstellar navigation and engineering mechanics. Her coffee cup had been empty for a long time, and next to her lay a densely annotated train structure drawing.

— The scenery outside the window changed from spring to winter, the seasons turning. Himeko's hair gradually grew longer, and her face lost its youthful innocence, gaining mature and resolute features.

Finally, Himeko tightened the last crucial screw. She straightened up, wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her oily hand, and revealed a tired but incredibly gratified smile.

Finally, the camera zooms out to a panoramic view.

The Star Train's rusted exterior has been repaired, and it now shines with a silvery-gray metallic luster once more.

The engine emitted a deep, powerful roar, spewing out azure flames!

The train slowly broke through the clouds and headed towards the vast and boundless sea of ​​stars!

"I tried to repair the train... even if it was just a brief start, it would be enough to carry me over my hometown so that I could find my way home with just a glance."

"Years later, I finally succeeded in repairing it."

Act III: The Traveler and the Stars.

The music gradually quickens, becoming more expansive and uplifting, filled with a pioneering spirit and a sense of the unknown on the journey.

The train traveled smoothly through magnificent nebulae and dazzling starry skies.

Outside the window, there is an eternally flowing scroll of stars.

The now-adult Himeko, dressed in her signature elegant yet capable attire, stood alone in front of the huge porthole of the observation car.

Holding a steaming cup of coffee, her back straight, against the backdrop of the boundless starry sky, she appeared both lonely and exuded the composure and strength of a leader.

"As the train once again traversed the sea of ​​stars, all the forces of the universe were moved. When I piloted it alone, taking my first step back into the cosmos, I officially embarked on the destiny of 'exploration.'"

"But I know clearly that on the path of 'pioneering,' we need more companions."

The screen begins to flash precious clips of the "train crew" members appearing one by one:

— Pam is diligently cleaning every corner of the observation car.

— In space, Walter, who was floating unconscious, and Void Treasury beside him were "salvaged" into the cabin by the traction beam of the Star Train.

— Dan Heng, with a cool and aloof demeanor and a quiet demeanor, stepped onto the train's gangway for the first time with simple luggage, calmly surveying his new surroundings.

— A massive, chilling mass of ice. Himeko gently brushed away the dust from the ice's surface, revealing the pink-haired girl, Mitsuki, curled up and sleeping within.

— At the Black Tower Space Station, a pioneer, still somewhat dazed from the effects of the "Star Core," met Himeko's gaze. Himeko extended her hand to her, a welcoming smile on her face.

The camera then shifts to the present-day observation car on the train.

Himeko sat in her usual spot, watching the lively and heartwarming scene before her: Hoshi, embarking on her first official exploration journey, curiously peered out the porthole at the starry sky.

On March 7th, holding a camera, he tried to capture the nebulae rushing past the window.

Danheng sat quietly in the corner, holding an ancient book and studying it.

Pam was pushing a cart and distributing refreshments.

Walter sat on the other side, slowly sipping a cup of hot tea, his gaze behind his glasses gently observing everything.

Himeko's lips unconsciously curved into a smile, her eyes so tender they seemed to melt the stars.

"I don't know when Pam appeared on the train; he claimed to be the train conductor. I remember chatting with him casually, and he told me that the journey would get longer and longer, and that there would be more and more companions."

"I remember the first two guests were Mr. Walter... and his rather peculiar blond companion."

"Then there is Dan Heng, who is taciturn but can repel the 'Doomsday Beast' with a single shot."

"I also remember how the cheerful and lively little March, as warm as the morning sun, awoke from the meteorite ice and joined our journey."

"Then, the train arrived at the 'Black Tower Space Station,' where we met again... and we embarked on an unknown journey together once more."

At this point, the background music switches to a warmer, more soothing, and affectionate melody.

Even if... the companions who travel together may eventually face different directions, heading towards their respective ends in life...

"But they are always under the same magnificent starry sky."

Act IV: The Road of Pioneering.

The scene depicts the train crew's daily life in a warm and lively way: everyone celebrates a birthday on March 7th, and cake gets smeared all over someone's face.

They support each other and fight together against enemies while adventuring on a certain planet.

Playing childish board games on the train, the loser gets their face painted...

Himeko would sometimes sit quietly to the side, smiling as she watched everyone play and joke around, a complex and indescribable thought occasionally flashing in the depths of her eyes.

Himeko's voice-over carries a hint of melancholy:

"I remember everyone on the train crew's personality, hobbies, birthdays... and even more. Because I know that this journey, accompanied by the stars, is inherently lonely. No two people will have the exact same footprints and destination."

"If everyone can find their own home and answers on this long journey, that would be the greatest comfort to me."

"The journey... will always come to an end. When that day comes, I will definitely say goodbye to everyone with a smile."

"But at least for now, we are still walking side by side on the path of 'pioneering'."

Act V: Starlight in Hands

Himeko stood alone on the front platform of the Starry Sky Train, facing the invisible star wind in the universe, her long brown hair and the hem of her clothes fluttering in the wind.

She opened the classic-style suitcase that had always been with her.

Inside, repair tools were neatly arranged, along with several glowing "souvenirs" brought back from various worlds—a satellite, a piece of special ore, and an ancient component.

She carefully placed a "souvenir" that she had just brought back from another world—a luminous object resembling a miniature nebula—into an empty space in the box, and then gently closed the lid.

The Star Train, following its invisible tracks, leaves a trail of light in the Milky Way, heading towards the more distant and unknown depths of space.

"The so-called 'pioneering' means going further and further along the path that predecessors have not yet trodden."

Epilogue: Next stop.

The music gradually faded, turning into lingering echoes that dissipated among the stars.

In the picture.

Himeko turned around and faced the "camera".

With her signature warm and inclusive smile on her face, she gracefully extended her hand towards the screen.

Behind her were the open doors of the observation car and the magnificent, eternally dazzling nebula outside, inspiring endless imagination.

"Welcome aboard! I'm Himeko, the navigator of the Starry Sky Train."

"I believe we will have an unforgettable and fun journey together."

"Every step closer to the stars is a unique reward bestowed upon us by 'pioneering.' This is my answer..."

Her gaze seemed to pierce through the screen, meeting the eyes of each future "nameless guest":

"...And your journey has only just begun."

As the screen gradually darkens, a special ticket for star trails slowly illuminates the darkness, radiating a soft and eternal light.

The subtitles appeared: "May this journey ultimately lead to the stars."

The final frame is a close-up: the suitcase that carries countless memories and journeys, its smooth lid clearly reflecting the twinkling stars outside the window.

PV ended.

After a brief lull, the comments erupted again like a volcanic eruption:

"Wow, that's long... no, I mean, it's amazing! It's packed with information! The production quality is incredible!"

"Class representative! Understood, right away!"

"Here it comes! Class representative's summary: The PV opens with 'a girl getting lost' and ends with 'leading everyone to find their way,' perfectly echoing Himeko's transformation from 'a lost person saved by the starry sky' to 'a navigator guiding everyone' in terms of identity and mindset."

"The suitcase is the core symbol throughout! It symbolizes every path she has traveled, every memory she has carried, and her responsibility as a navigator and pioneer."

"Also echoing another 'Himeko': Reserved..."

"Stop, stop, stop! Don't analyze this! Why do I feel like I'm in a Chinese reading comprehension class? It's giving me a headache!"

"Keep it simple! Himeko is great! She's gentle! She's reliable! I'll always love Himeko!"

……

(Star Train.)

The carriage was completely silent, with only the lingering sound of the PV seemingly still flowing in the air.

"Waaah—!" March Seven was the first to react, rushing over and hugging Himeko tightly, burying her face in her chest, her voice choked with sobs: "Himeko! I don't care! I don't want to be separated from you! We'll be the train crew for life! We'll keep pioneering together forever!"

Himeko was slightly jolted by the bump, then smiled gently, reaching out to stroke March 7's pink hair, her voice full of doting: "Okay, okay... you said it yourself. It's a deal."

Walter, Danheng, and Xing, who were standing to the side, also had a warm and firm light shining in their eyes.

The emotions evoked by the PV and the expectations for the future have transformed into a deeper sense of identity and bond with the "train crew" as a collective.

However, just as this warm and touching atmosphere reached its peak—

A very "untimely" voice, with a tone of rational analysis, abruptly interrupted:

"Well... considering all factors, the probability of this 'forever together' assumption occurring in the real universe is practically zero."

Lin Lin stroked his chin, his expression saying, "I'm just stating an objective fact."

March 7th instantly lifted her head from Himeko's embrace, turned it around, and glared fiercely at Lin Lin, revealing her little tiger teeth: "Lin—Lin—! If you say anything more that ruins the mood, I really…I really will bite you to death!!!"

She bared her teeth and claws, making a move as if to pounce.

Lin Lin immediately raised his hands in surrender, but still managed to suppress a smile.

The warm atmosphere in the carriage, tinged with a touch of "nuclear humor," became lively once again.

The journey of the Star Train continues in this everyday way, as it ventures deeper into the stars.

(P.S.: This chapter is a bit too self-indulgent!!!)