Xingtetsu: Why is the captain on the train?

Hearing the captain's words, Yuexia's gaze unconsciously turned to the closed door of the Black Tower office. After staring at it for a few seconds, he turned back quietly, "So..."

"No reason." The captain gently patted the silver-white hair under the moonlight.

Yuexia, who already had an unparalleled tacit understanding with the captain, just blinked and then nodded, "Okay, then there is no so."

Yuexia is no longer the noisy child she used to be. Even if she is curious, she can restrain herself well, let alone about such unimportant things.

Right now, there are more important things.

"Captain, what should we do next?" Yuexia said, turning his head to look out the hanging window of the observation platform. In the dark deep space of the universe, the arc of the azure stars was reflected on the glass of the hanging window.

The captain was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked Yuexia a question, "What's the situation with the Star Train?"

Yuexia blinked her eyes. "It's a little damaged. Stationmaster Esta will bear the cost of repairs and supplies. According to Mr. Walter, it may take half a month for us to stay in the space station."

"During the three months you were in a coma, I have been following the Star Train." The captain turned his gaze to the window, "In my understanding, this world and the universe is a place similar to the quantum ocean, but completely different."

The moon blinked, waiting for the captain to continue speaking.

"But this world is countless times more vast than the Quantum Ocean. Each 'bubble' contains a galaxy, which may contain one or more planets, and these planets may have countless civilizations." The captain looked at the moon, "In the Quantum Ocean, I have fulfilled my long-cherished wish and unloaded my burden."

"So, I plan to go [explore], explore, and have adventures with Lao Yang, Ji Zi, and the others." The captain turned his head and looked at Yuexia, "What do you think, Yuexia?"

Yuexia hesitated for a moment, "Captain, have you ever considered... taking a break?"

The captain was silent for a moment.

Yuexia just blinked and looked at the captain.

"It's hard for me to imagine what it's like to stop and rest." The captain smiled softly, "Perhaps it's because I have been carrying a sense of mission since I was born. At first it was a heavy burden, but now, this concept of not stopping has become a part of my personality."

"Unless there is something that can hold me back and force me to stop." The captain said this and turned his gaze to the lonely girl who had exiled herself for ten thousand years for her own sake.

Yuexia was stunned at first, then her face gradually turned red. The girl lowered her head, her lips stammering, "Running away secretly, running away secretly is wrong in the first place, not to mention giving birth... giving birth..."

The captain was also stunned for a moment, and raised his hand to scratch his cheek with a strange look, "Well, it doesn't have to be that serious... Ugh."

The iron fist wrapped in shyness and resentment was suffocated on the captain's stomach. He lowered his head under the moonlight and said in a sharp voice, "Don't say it!"

The captain took a deep breath and responded in a muffled voice, "I didn't mean that... As long as you tell me Yuexia..."

"Don't say it!" Yuexia raised her hand and gently grabbed the captain's collar, looking into the young man's black eyes. "Captain, you are too cunning to give me this choice."

The captain was stunned for a moment, then helplessly raised his hand and gently pinched the red cheek under the moon. "The spatial scale of this world is very huge. If we stay in a corner, even if the Stargazers drive the Hyperion into this world, they won't be able to find us, and we won't be able to find them."

The captain's gentle words convinced Yuexia.

The girl gently helped the captain straighten his collar and took a deep breath, "Okay, I understand. Anyway, we have to embark on a journey again, right?"

"Yes." The captain nodded gently, then slowly turned his head and looked at the tall lady who had come to a place not far from the two of them, with her arms folded across her chest. "Jizi, you don't mind having another travel companion, do you?"

A gentle smile bloomed on Jizi's face like a rose, "[Nameless Guest] never mind like-minded companions."

"Including that star core spirit?" The captain smiled softly.

"Xing is still unconscious, but Walter has confirmed that she is fine. If she wants to get on the train, I will not refuse." Ji Zi smiled, walked to Yuexia's side, and looked out at the vast universe, "Did Ms. Heita say anything?"

"It's all just a coincidence." The captain smiled.

"[Destruction] Nanook viewed civilization as a disease of the universe, but [Star Core] first appeared in the [Exploration] route. There may be some hidden connection between them." Ji Zi's smile remained unchanged, and her eyes turned to the captain in a long robe. "Captain, your appearance may be like a star, helping the entire universe to uncover the secrets of [Star Core]."

"Maybe, everything is possible." The captain nodded with a smile.

But the next second, he couldn't laugh anymore.

One hand gently grasped the captain's waist.

The captain turned his head and lowered his eyes.

The owner of the hand that was pinching the captain's waist had a smile on his face, "Captain, what are you talking about?"

The gentle voice made the captain feel as if the Death Star was shining above his head.

Ji Zi took a glance and noticed the little tricks between Yuexia and the captain. She couldn't help but chuckled and said, "Miss Yuexia, can I call you that?"

Yuexia released the captain's waist and turned to meet Jizi's wine-red eyes.

"This universe is vast and contains countless knowledge. The communication between me and the captain is just a discussion of some knowledge." Ji Zi smiled, "If you are interested, why not take advantage of this period of time while waiting for the train to resupply and learn something? As a traveler on the path of [intellect], I am happy to spread knowledge to those who are eager to learn."

Yuexia hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Is it okay? It won't be too much trouble?"

"As I said, I am a traveler on the [Intellectual] Destiny Path, and I am happy to do such things." Ji Zi smiled, "And not only you, but also Xing."

"She should also be in urgent need of understanding this world. In this respect, Miss Yuexia, perhaps you are the same?"

"Hmm..." Yuexia hesitated for a moment, but was finally defeated by Jizi's sincere smile, "Okay, then I'll trouble you, Teacher Jizi."

Jizi, teacher?

Ji Zi's eyes moved gently, but she subconsciously raised her eyes and met the captain's eyes.

She also heard the story of Himeko Muryota from Walter and the captain.

He also saw the remains of the broken sword in the containment compartment.

Jiko smiled softly.

Sure enough, this world is very interesting.

Chapter 13: The next destination of the train

[It’s time to set off. ]

【To reach that destination. 】

【Use your own will to reach that ending. 】

"What?"

A low question floated out of his mouth unconsciously.

"What what?" A familiar voice sounded in my ears, also with a puzzled mood.

"What... what... ending..." As if he had escaped from the deep sea, Xing suddenly opened his eyes and stood up with a gasp, "What's the ending?"

"Are you okay?" Sanyueqi approached Xing cautiously and looked at the gray-haired girl carefully. "Do you still remember me?"

Xing blinked and nodded softly, "Were you the one who was talking just now?"

"You weren't talking." Sanyueqi sat down next to Xing and looked at the busy space station. "You were talking in your sleep just now. It seemed like you were asking a question, but you only asked two words."

Xing hesitated and just shook his head.

"By the way, Ji Zi is waiting for you at the main control cabin, as is the captain. They seem to have something to tell you." Sanyueqi patted the star core spirit's shoulder, "If it's ok, go find them. Oh, and here's this for you."

A black cube was handed to the Star Core Spirit. "Mobile phone, you should know how to use it, right?"

"Let me study it." Star Core Spirit took the phone and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, I'll go to the platform first," Sanyue stood up and noticed the confused look on the Star Core Spirit's face, so she lowered her voice, "Don't think too much. Amnesia does make you feel confused, but you can't just stand there and move forward, right?"

The Star Core Spirit turned and looked at March.

"Just keep creating memories. As long as you go to enough places and meet enough people, you can always get back the things in the past, right?" March waved to the Star Core Spirit with full energy and walked quickly towards the central elevator.

"I can always find it back..." Xing stood up holding the phone, tidied up his messy clothes, and finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Or find the answer."

Although no one responded to her mumbling, it seemed as if March 7th had injected a surge of strength into her heart.

The Star Core Elf strolled through the busy main control section of the space station and soon found his target among the crowd.

Jizi with bright red hair, the captain in a grey robe, and Yuexia with silver hair, holding a data terminal.

"Jizi, I heard from Sanyue that you were looking for me?" The Star Core Spirit came up to Jizi and the captain who were talking.

"The captain and I were just talking about you." Ji Zi turned her head and smiled. The oncoming queen style made the Star Core Spirit dizzy.

"Talking about me?"

"You should have seen it, [Destruction] Nanook." The captain turned his head and stared at Xing. "Do you remember it? When the star core in your body went berserk."

"[Destruction]... Nanook?" The Star Core Fairy blinked blankly. She didn't understand anything. She had no idea about the name, title, or corresponding goal.

"Although I expected it." Ji Zi was a little amused, "Anyway, come to class, Xing."

"Go?!" The Star Core Spirit was stunned for a moment, and then, as if it was an instinctive reaction, it suddenly retreated half a step, half squatted, and put on a posture that looked like it was ready to run away at any time, just like a cat with its fur standing on end, "Go to class!?!"

"I don't know if you have understood it correctly, but you must attend class with us." The captain's hand clamped the star core spirit's head silently, "Your head is empty, and now is a good time to absorb knowledge."

The Star Core Spirit was stunned for a moment, and then felt that he seemed to have overreacted. It was just learning knowledge, what was the big deal.

...right?

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Azure Star standard time scale, night, 21:20.

The star core spirit looked like ashes after being burned out. He curled up on the long sofa in the observation car of the train in an imageless manner, muttering something.

If you listen carefully, you can hear the Star Core Spirit muttering various points of knowledge about Star Gods, destiny, destiny travelers, imaginary energy, etc.

Although it's a bit weird, it's obvious that the star core essence has really learned everything into his brain.

"Okay, okay, stop reading." Ji Zi brought coffee from her room. Seeing that the Star Core Spirit was still curled up on the sofa, she couldn't help but smile and promise him, "Tomorrow there won't be so much theoretical knowledge to talk about. Many things can be handed over to you to practice."

The Star Core Spirit suddenly stood up, like a salted fish jumping up from a chopping board, with a strange light flashing in his eyes, "Practical operation?!"

"Well, there are too many places in the space station that need manpower. Whether it's the security department clearing out the remnants of the [Legion], dispatching supplies, or even running errands, there are a lot of things. If you are tired of class, you can go and help Estelle. She won't be stingy with your rewards." Jizi smiled and turned her eyes to the captain and Yuexia. "Including you two, if you are tired of class and need to digest and rest, you can also go for practical training first."

"Forget it. Compared to force, I think I am a brain person." The captain replied without looking up from his notes.

Yuexia hesitated for a moment, but finally exhaled and turned her gaze to Xing, "Let's go together tomorrow."

"Can't learn anymore?" The captain raised his eyes and glanced at the moon.

Yuexia shook her head, "I have accepted too much and need to digest it."

"Yeah, that's good too." The captain nodded. Compared to Xing and Yuexia, the captain himself had a certain foundation. After all, he had been absorbing knowledge like a sponge for three months. Compared to the two who knew nothing about this world, his foundation was much better.

"Okay, let's not talk about those boring things." Ji Zi suddenly waved her hand and opened a gorgeous star map in the air in the carriage, "Let's talk about something else."

"Okay." Yuexia closed the notebook in his hand and looked at the star map in the sky.

Everyone looked at the star map with curiosity, including the captain.

"The train is expected to stay at the space station [Black Tower] for twenty days. During these twenty days, you will act according to your own will. If you want to attend classes, I can do that as long as I have time."

"In twenty days, we will head to the train's next destination."

"Yarilo VI."

"On that planet, there is a civilization that believes in [protects] Creeper."

"I know!" Xing immediately raised his hand. "It's the [City Builders] faction, right?"

Ji Zi turned her gaze to the Star Core Spirit, who was answering questions like an elementary school student, with a gentle smile.

"Yes, according to the train think tank's records, the civilization on Yalilo VI is a member of the City Builders faction."

Chapter 14: The Captain Sets Off on His Journey

Space station [Black Tower], support module, platform.

"You guys are too slow!" An androgynous voice, with a hint of blame and dissatisfaction, came out of the mouth of a big doll that was nearly one meter tall.

Of course, it is said that the height is close to one meter, but that is the data obtained when the hat on the head of this big doll is also counted into the height.

"I'm sorry, I was delayed for a while due to some unexpected matters." Ji Zi squatted down and gently helped the strange creature named Pam to tidy up the fluff on her collar. "The staff of the space station spontaneously organized a farewell party. After all, Xing and Yuexia helped them a lot during this period of time."

"Farewell party?" Pam was stunned, and her momentum was deflated. "Okay, can we leave now?"

"Of course, conductor." Jizi helped Pam straighten her hat and pinched Pam's big ears, which felt very nice.

When the Star Core Spirit noticed this, he immediately felt itchy in his heart.

I want to pinch it too!

"Okay, okay, then, as usual." Pam's eyes fell on the faces of the Captain, Yuexia, and Xing, and she folded her short hands in a serious manner, "Three newcomers, welcome to step onto [Pioneering]'s creation, [Star Train], follow me."

Pam turned and led the way.

Everyone smiled at each other, followed Pam and boarded the train.

In the observation car, Pam stopped and said, "Please take your seats, our next stop is a planet called Yalilo VI."