Honkai Impact: Star Railway: I'm really not a Star God!

Seeing that Ling Kong wasn't sitting properly, San Yueqi immediately advised him.

"Ling Kong, hurry up and sit down, be careful not to get hurt."

"I'm fine. If you can do it, why can't I?"

"?"

She glanced at Ling Kong with a puzzled look, her favorability rating just dropped by 1. What's going on? You also look down on Xiao Sanyue?

"Be careful not to get hurt."

"It's okay, I'm very strong~ Besides, the ice will protect me."

Although sometimes falling on the ice hurts more than falling on the ground.

Seeing that March 7th was determined, Lingkong did not try to stop him further.

Pam sighed as she watched Ling Kong join the March 7th Fools' Team.

He shook his head and found a place to steady himself.

A few minutes later, an extremely strong pushing sensation came over me...

It felt like a super-accelerated roller coaster, hurtling headlong into a vertical direction.

He almost got slammed against the wall and couldn't get down because he didn't have a grip on the ground.

Startled, he quickly regained his balance.

At the same time, a large block of ice disappeared from the corner of his eye.

It flew away on March 7th!!!

Chapter 27, numbered Ariello-VI

The damn push-back sensation ended, and I felt radiant in mid-air.

I even want to do it again.

To be fair, he really enjoys riding roller coasters.

The main thing is excitement.

After the jump was over, the group stood by the window, looking at their destination.

What came into view was a planet whose surface was mostly covered in snow.

Himeko looked at the planet and said thoughtfully.

"Yaliluo—VI... The last time the train traveled there was thousands of years ago. According to the records in the think tank, it was a lush and very beautiful planet. So many years have passed... Has it become like this now?"

The images recorded by the think tank, compared with the current ones, surprised March 7th, who asked in astonishment.

"Qin? That white, misty planet, is that our target this time?"

"That's right... I imagine this 'exploration' journey won't be easy either."

Pam's voice rang out from the side, her tone tinged with seriousness.

This seriousness is different from before; something really has happened.

"Space readings are abnormal! Orbit stability has dropped to 12%!"

"The stop schedule has been changed; the stopover period at this station has been extended from 7 days to indefinite!"

"Indefinitely?" Xing asked, puzzled.

Himeko did her usual thing, with her left hand under her chest and her right hand pinching her chin.

Yes, the action of a thinker.

"To use a regular land train as an analogy, it's like the tracks suddenly breaking, leaving a bottomless abyss below... In that situation, you'd have no choice but to apply the emergency brakes, right?"

"If we force our way forward, it could have terrible consequences."

March 7th, feigning a headache, rubbed his not-so-bright little head.

If this kind of thing happens a lot more often, she'll start setting up a stall!

"It's happening again... Needless to say, the cause of this star orbit anomaly is also..."

Walter walked over from the side, adjusted his glasses, and spoke in a calm, unwavering tone.

"The preliminary test results are in; the root cause of the anomaly is still the 'star nucleus.'"

"Star Core...?"

"That's right, the star... and the star core implanted in your body are the same substance."

What exactly is a stellar core?

Xing didn't want to miss an opportunity to better understand herself.

"Many mysteries surround the 'Star Core,' which even the Black Tower cannot fully unravel."

"However, you don't need to worry too much. This isn't the first time we've encountered a situation where our flight path is blocked by a stellar core. Even if we don't understand the fundamental principles of a 'stellar core,' there are still ways to counteract its effects."

Hearing Himeko say this, Lingkong, who was eavesdropping, asked curiously.

"Did they destroy the star's core?"

This question caused Xing to frown.

Can't you wish me well for once?

"The only thing we can be certain of is that the impact of the 'Star Core' will bring about drastic changes to civilization and ecology, and will also produce spatial distortion phenomena such as rifts. The reason why Yalilo-VI has become such a frozen planet... is inextricably linked to the influence of the 'Star Core'."

According to the think tank's records, the planet's technological level was not that advanced, and it had not yet developed into a civilization capable of interstellar travel.

And the Star Core... that's a product of the Star God.

Whether it was an unintentional act or a deliberate one, it would be a catastrophic disaster for any ordinary civilization.

This made Walter feel a little regretful.

The consequences of actions taken by those in high positions are borne by the people.

"According to our speculation, the 'star core' is a seed of disaster sown by a certain star god to every world. If we don't eradicate the source of the disaster, there will be no talk of 'development'."

After hearing what Himeko said, Hoshino felt a heat rise to her forehead.

I could feel the baseball bat I always carry with me getting warm.

"We are actually chivalrous cosmic heroes!"

Good, Xing has temporarily emerged from his emo state and realized his identity as a baseball hero.

"Ah~ you've finally realized the true nature of the train."

March 7th exclaimed with delight.

“That’s right, I’m the pioneering warrior, Danheng is the treasure chest, Uncle Yang is the guardian protecting us, Miss Himeko is our navigator, and Lingkong… is…”

"What is it?"

The mournful voice from above made March 7th pause slightly.

"He's the head of the logistics support team! The kind of team we can't do without!"

After thinking for a moment, Ling Kong nodded.

Okay, I won't argue with you.

The adults do not remember the faults of the villain.

Himeko smiled faintly; the atmosphere on the train was quite pleasant.

"Star, Lingkong, I'd like to entrust this 'Exploration Journey' to you, March 7th, and Danheng. The four of you will form a team."

"The purpose of the journey is clear: to find the 'Star Core,' which has brought calamity to this world and caused spatial distortion, and bring it back to the train—leave the rest to us."

Upon hearing this, March 7th jumped up with joy, shaking her arms around Xing incessantly.

Ever since Xing saved her once, March 7's affection for Xing has skyrocketed.

Moreover, they and I have similar experiences.

They both have amnesia!

(Although Danheng is also in a state of partial amnesia, he's a taciturn person and never says anything.)

"Great, Xing! We can team up again!"

Xing smiled slightly.

Maybe we could form a girl group?

Hoshi and March 7th are in the center position, but if Himeko comes, she can give up the center position.

Ling Kong, who was called out by name, immediately pretended to be recovering from a serious illness.

He rubbed his eyes and pretended to fall onto the sofa.

"I...I'm a little sleepy...I really want to rest...There are three people here and three people there, isn't that perfect?"

"Can't you be a little more proactive!?"

March 7th put her hands on her hips and pouted at Ling Kong with dissatisfaction.

What's going on? A core team is indispensable!

Four people is the standard squad size!

Ling Kong, who had been clamoring about March 7th, could only helplessly agree.

You're the group's darling, so you're right.

However... it's good to experience the local culture, just to have some fun and wander around when you have time.

Himeko nodded in satisfaction at March 7th.

I've found you a bodyguard for free.

“Someone has to stay on the train, otherwise Pam will be lonely. Besides, we were just glanced at by Nanook’s ‘Destruction,’ and it would be terrible if we were targeted by the antimatter legion.”

"It won't be our turn this time either..."