Starry Sky Railway: Opening Performance - Taixu Sword God

"My friends and I built the original Pinocchio, and we've been working towards its future ever since..."

"I have spent my whole life moving forward, doing my best to overcome the obstacles that block my way."

"But in the end, my journey also came to an end."

"His body was like a broken-down locomotive, leaving behind no worthwhile possessions..."

"So, if you ask what's left in this dilapidated locomotive that can be called a [legacy]... I think it's only the things that are still burning in the engine furnace."

Misha spoke eloquently:

"You are already aware of the current situation of Pinocone."

"Of course I hope that someone will come to help the world get back on track."

"But this decision should be made by you, because the path of [pioneering] is never paved by others."

Misha slowly walked towards the crowd:

"So, I'll leave you with a story and two gifts—"

He looked at his waist:

"I want to leave this to you: my pocket watch."

"It has accompanied me on a long journey, guiding that ignorant and foolish child forward, and has given me the privilege of walking with so many great people to this day."

"And...my hat."

"The one who guided me put it on my head, and from then on, he instilled in me an unrealistic idea: the [pioneering] journey will never end."

"Now, it's your turn to make a choice."

The watchmaker looked at the three people:

"If you've made up your mind, push open that door and step into an old man's long dream."

He turned around and, with the clock boy in tow, stepped through the door at the far end of the room.

"I will be waiting for you all at the end of this corridor of time..."

At this point, only Yan Huan, San Yueqi, and Ji Zi remained in the clock room.

Himeko crossed her arms and looked at the other two:

"Alright, everyone. Let's make a decision."

"But I think no one would object, right?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Ji Zi and San Yueqi both looked at Yan Huan.

"..."

"?"

Yan was completely bewildered:

Why are you all looking at me like that? What objection could I possibly have?

“Mikhail gave almost everything for this planet, and in the end, he didn’t even leave behind a proper legacy.”

"Shouldn't we at least give it a shot?"

Himeko smiled faintly:

"Then let's go together to the end of this dream and tell Mikhail our choice."

The group exchanged glances, then turned and walked towards the door at the end of the room.

The long road is like Mikhail's long life.

……

In my childhood.

Ragvok Charles Mikhail, noticing that his grandfather hadn't boarded the train with him, asked:

"Mikhail! Where are you going...?"

The old man stopped under the train and smiled kindly:

"Someone has to step up and save Rusalka, Little Misha. Why can't it be me?"

Misha pleaded, wanting to jump off the train:

"Don't go, please? Or take me with you, please, don't leave..."

The old man shook his head:

"Even without me, you know how to move forward."

“Brave Captain Misha, the [Compass] is waiting for you. Haven’t you always wanted to become an adventurer even more amazing than me?”

"Let's go, follow that train, and then... begin your journey."

……

When I was a teenager.

On the Star Train, navigator Falken Amundsen stopped Misha:

"Mikhail, where are you going?"

Misha said timidly:

"I... I need to go mop the floor in the observation car. I promised the train conductor..."

"Hey, stop right there." The navigator pulled out a bag:

"Tell me first, did you fix this watch?"

"Uh...yes, yes."

The navigator thought for a moment, then said in a deep voice:

“I know what it originally looked like. The chain was broken, the back cover was damaged, and the markings were almost worn away... How did you manage to do that?”

Misha looked somewhat bewildered:

"How did I do that... I can't really explain it, but I know it can be fixed."

He suddenly remembered:

“It’s a pointer, Mr. Amundsen. Its pointer is still working and can still point in the right direction, so there are ways to solve the rest.”

"..."

The navigator was silent for a moment, then spoke up in the train:

"From now on, you'll work with me."

"I'll handle things with the train conductor. Haven't you always wanted to tinker with trains?"

"From today onwards, you will be the mechanic on the vehicle."

Misha was somewhat apprehensive:

"But...but all I know how to repair watches..."

The navigator patted him on the shoulder:

"Don't worry, once you understand one thing, you'll understand everything. Just fill in the gaps in your knowledge, and I'll teach you."

……

They reached their youth.

The navigator of the Star Train has changed from Falken Amundsen to Granholm.

Granholm would call Mikhail Ragwalker.

"Ragwalker, where are you going?"

"It's time for us to head to the next stop."

Mikhail remained silent for a long time, then sighed:

"I...maybe I won't leave."

“I plan to stay in Asdna with Lazarina and Tirnan.”

Granholm was somewhat surprised:

"Oh...does this place remind you of your home?"

Mikhail was very distressed:

"The Asdna have only won a small victory; they still have a long way to go before they are truly free."

"Hanunu needs us."

He looked at Granholm:

"Don't worry, not every journey leads to the stars."

"Even if we leave the train, our [pioneering] will not end."

Granholm smiled faintly, though he seemed a little reluctant to part with her.

"It's alright, I knew I couldn't keep any of you around."

"Go in peace, my friend, and take this with you."

Mikhail took the item handed to him by Granholm and asked in confusion:

“This is… Mr. Amundsen’s hat? Why…”

Chapter 749 I probably won't go anywhere else.

Granholm's expression was complicated:

"When he left, he said he wanted to leave it to his best student."

"I think it's time."