Collapse Iron: Cosplaying the Near-Death Star, but with a full destiny.

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"Noriboshi".

"The Star Train has never had a rule of 'abandoning your companions and running away alone'."

"No matter what lies ahead."

"Now that you're on the bus..."

"Then we are family."

"A family..."

Himeko repeated the three words.

"It's about sharing joys and sorrows."

Even if it's a curse.

"If you divide it up, it'll just be a minor cold for each person."

Walter adjusted his glasses.

Although he didn't say anything, he quietly put away the data terminal, adopting a "listening attentively" posture.

This in itself is an attitude.

Even Sunday in the corner bowed slightly.

"Even though I was just a hitchhiker."

"But what about the unknown challenges..."

"I think believers in order never lack the courage to face chaos."

The Black Swan even flipped over a Tarot card.

The card depicts a traveler holding a torch in the darkness.

"Memory needs to be witnessed."

"Whether it's beautiful or... terrifying."

She looked at Hoshino, her purple eyes filled with anticipation.

"Please begin your story, little one."

Looking at this group of people.

Looking at these fools who know there's a pit ahead but still laugh and jump in.

Hoshino felt a little sore in her nose.

My eyes feel hot.

"I just can't do anything with you guys..."

She sniffed.

A relieved smile appeared on his lips.

"OK."

"Since you all want to hear ghost stories so much."

"Then I'll... tell you about it."

Ye Xing placed the black jade tablet in the center of the table.

The holographic projection unfolds.

That desolate, black ocean reappeared before everyone's eyes.

"This story."

"About a dead planet."

"About a plague... that even the Star Gods couldn't kill."

Her voice became low.

It carried a sense of oppression, as if it came from the deep sea.

"That thing."

"It's called... 魙."

"When people die, they become ghosts."

"A ghost that dies becomes a demon."

"Ghosts fear evil spirits as people fear ghosts."

As those two words were spoken.

The temperature inside the carriage.

A sudden drop.

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"This is a calamity."

The sound seemed to carry a chilling weight, landing heavily on the floor of the observation car.

The normally temperature-controlled air conditioning system seemed to have lost its function at this moment, and a cold, damp air crept up from my ankles, making me want to shiver.

The black ocean in the holographic projection was still slowly surging, without the roar of turbulent waves, only the stillness of stagnant water.

That silence was more deafening than any noise.

silence.

A deathly silence spread between the long tables.

Even the usually most lively March 7th was now clutching her camera, huddled in her chair, staring blankly at the wood grain on the table, seemingly trying to avoid recalling the chilling definition from earlier—"ghosts die and become demons."

"call......"

A soft sigh broke the silence.

Himeko put down her coffee cup.

The porcelain dish collided with the bottom of the cup, producing a crisp "ding" sound.

The sound was like the first ray of dawn, instantly dispelling the gloom that had almost solidified into frost inside the carriage.

"It seems this is the reality we have to face."

Himeko stood up and placed her hands on the edge of the table.

While her golden eyes also held a solemnity about the unknown, they also reflected the decisiveness and composure of a navigator.

"Now that the coordinates are clear, and the crisis is imminent."

She raised her head and her gaze swept over everyone present.

"Then there's no need to discuss the next stop for the Star Train."

"Target: The region where planet 4546 is located."

"Mission: Before the 'Sea of ​​Ghosts' completely engulfs reality, find the source, and then..."

Himeko paused, a graceful yet dangerous smile curving her lips.

Give it a thorough "spring cleaning".

"agree!"

March 7th was the first to raise his hand in response. Although his voice sounded a little hesitant, his attitude was exceptionally firm.

"I'll go too."

Walter pushed up his glasses, and the simulated black hole cane in his hand trembled slightly. Clearly, this old Yang also had a great "interest" (or rather, murderous intent) in that kind of existence that defied common sense.

"very good."

Himeko nodded.

"Pam, prepare the jump procedure. This journey might be a bit... bumpy."

"Received!"

The train conductor saluted and turned to run towards the driver's cab, seemingly not wanting to stay in this carriage filled with the atmosphere of "ghost stories" for even a second longer.

"etc."

Xing, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.

She glanced at Hoshino, who was sitting in the main seat. Although his complexion had returned to a rosy hue, his eyes were still somewhat unfocused.

"Should we take them with us on this mission?"

Xing pointed outside the carriage.

Although separated by thick soundproof doors, one could still faintly hear the laughter and chatter of the Golden Descendants coming from afar.

Saifei'er is probably betting with Wan Di again on who can eat more of the Immortal Ship's specialties, while Aglaia is probably still arguing with Na Ke Xia about whether the end of philosophy is nothingness.

They have just been freed from seven hundred years of cycle of hell.

I just saw the real sun, and I just smelled the air of freedom.

I'm just starting to learn how to live like an ordinary person.

"No, I won't bring it."

The answer from the star was firm and decisive.

She didn't hesitate for even a second.

"This time is different from before. Before, it was to save people, to make up for regrets. But this time..."

Hoshi pointed to the black holographic projection.

"This is suicide."

"And it's the kind of suicide where not even a trace of the soul remains, where the concept is completely erased."

She leaned back in her chair, hands behind her head, striking a relaxed and carefree pose.

But only Xing, who was sitting next to her, could see that her fingers were unconsciously rubbing the hem of her clothes.

"They barely survived. Bai'e hasn't even finished cleaning the golden statues of Luofu, Feng Jin hasn't had enough soda and soy milk, and Aglaia hasn't managed to get rid of Na Kexia's insults."

"Let them stay in Luofu."

"Or let them stay on the train and go with Pam to the next safe sightseeing planet."

"This kind of dirty and tiring work..."

Hoshi grinned, revealing a set of white teeth.

"Our 'professional team' can handle this."

"Taking them along would mean taking the trouble to protect them, which would be a hassle."

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