I, on the Starry Sky Railway, change everything

He belongs to another type of "judging by appearance". He is humble and polite in front of the elderly such as Gu En and Wen Huairen, but when he appears as a petite doll girl, he really dares to treat him as a little sister.

"Dear Miss Genius, those rare artifacts deep within the Abyss of Ignorance are in a black box. Do you need to be present in person to display them?"

Yet, they manage to strike the right balance, avoiding causing offense.

Heh, what an interesting fellow, unlike any of the other crew members on the space station.

"Alright, now that you've guessed what happened, there's no need for all this nonsense—some of the strange items in this storage room lack descriptions and there are no related records in the database. Would you like me to tell you about their origins myself?"

"think."

"Give me a few nice lines."

"I beg the intelligent and beautiful Ms. Black Tower to take some time out of your busy schedule to explain the origin of the mysterious artifact and answer the questions in my heart. After that, I will devote myself more diligently to the test of the simulated universe and study the various destinies simulated by the genius lady."

Wow, you accepted it so readily? You're quite flexible, aren't you?

Hei Ta found Hua Yi even more interesting.

"Although I feel that you still lacked respect when you spoke, you were sincere enough to pass the test."

The doll-like girl revealed a satisfied expression, released the seal on the strange object deep within the void, and gestured for this interesting fellow to follow her.

Under the control of the master of the space station, the technology module displaying the strange artifacts was restored to an observable state, and Hua Yi's gaze fell on a dark red greatsword that was faintly visible and looked somewhat unreal.

As if drawn by an unseen force, the ethereal greatsword nearly burst into flames.

The genius girl had been watching his gaze all along, and now she began to introduce him directly.

"As you can see, it is not a physical object, but a simulation created by data. The space station once accidentally identified a certain rhythm from the endless starry sky and preserved it as much as possible. After later restoration, some data of this sword was barely extracted."

"Is it really worthwhile for Lady Black Tower to store only a portion of the data deep within the Abyss of Ignorance?"

"There is only one criterion for selecting items to be placed in the storage room, and that is to be interesting enough, and this sword is no ordinary item."

"Oh?"

Hua Yi gazed at the greatsword weapon that did not belong to the Starry Sky Railway universe, a light hidden deep in his eyes that the Black Tower could not see.

"Any idea?"

"It was originally just a part of cosmic radiation, a very peculiar imaginary pulse, incredibly violent yet with certain regularities. Unfortunately, the space station cannot trace its origins, and can only study the incomplete data it has preserved to deduce possible scenarios—it is not a sword, but a mysterious and unknown world, a grand and wonderful story."

"So this is the conclusion reached by the space station?"

"No, I guessed."

Sensing that someone's gaze seemed different from before, the doll girl glared back defiantly.

"What, are you questioning my guess?"

"On the contrary, I think Miss Genius is very amazing."

“I won’t give you any benefit for stating well-known facts in such ordinary terms. Although the incomplete data I mentioned before is still there, the final result is this simulated greatsword in front of you. Don’t even think about requesting access to it. I’ve already finished studying it, and you won’t find anything new no matter how much you look at it.”

"Ah."

With a subtle smile and a silent laugh, Hua Yi stepped away from the technology cabin containing the crimson simulated greatsword and headed towards another display cabin.

Black wings swirl gently in the airflow, maintaining their flight posture; their length is as tall as a person.

As if a gaze had triggered a reaction, the wings rippled, almost as if a gentle breeze had arisen.

"Like the greatsword, this is also a virtual construct, the result of pulse analysis unexpectedly received by the space station. How about it, looking at these wings, do you feel like your hair is being gently blown by a warm breeze, filling your whole body?"

"Indeed. The wind carries me over mountains and across seas, with windmills turning behind me, pastoral songs lingering, and in the distance, shooting stars streak across the snow-covered landscape."

"You have quite an imagination."

"So, why does the space station keep receiving unexpected signals?"

Upon hearing this, the doll girl scoffed.

“The space station is located in the starry sky. The electromagnetic waves and other energy pulses received by each system are countless. I was able to find these two valuable pieces of information from the vast sea of ​​chaotic information, and reconstruct these two wonders by relying on the incomplete and almost completely distorted rhythm. That’s how amazing I am, you understand?”

"understood."

Looking around, Black Tower determined that only these two artifacts required his personal introduction. The rest either had clearly written information on them or were star cores sealed deeper within the storage room, making them inconvenient to display. Black Tower prepared to disconnect and return to focus on upgrading the simulated universe.

"If there's nothing else, I'm logging off. You can look at it yourself."

“Ms. Black Tower, I request that the space station’s defenses be strengthened and put on the agenda immediately as a priority project.”

"Why? Do you think there are too few preventative measures in the Unknown Zone, and you're drawing conclusions from this that the entire space station isn't safe enough? -- Never mind, whatever, go discuss it with Está."

"We must get a positive response from Ms. Black Tower before we can reach the priority level I mentioned."

"Okay, okay, I agree. Don't forget to come and test it out once the simulated universe is upgraded and the system is optimized."

With a casual nod, Black Tower severed the connection between itself and the puppet in the Darkness, and the collection room fell silent once more.

As he walked step by step towards the outside of the Abyss of Ignorance, his fingertips brushed against the outer wall of the display case containing the simulated greatsword and wings. For a moment, these two data artifacts seemed to come alive, wanting to touch Hua Yi's fingers.

However, he has already left.

The hatch to the realm of ignorance closed, and many strange objects were quietly stored there, just as before.

Chapter 40 One is lost and helpless, the other is relieved and happy.

"Everyone, don't worry. Lord Hua Yi has returned to his office and looks to be in good health."

After sending a message to her fan group, Lamina, a Level III staff member and research assistant in the Species Department, closed the entire chat interface, put away her personal terminal, and ran to Hua Yi's desk to offer him tea and water.

It was only at this moment that Lamina realized that after learning that their idol hadn't eaten properly the day before, the group members had unanimously sent so many snacks and drinks that they took up most of the table, leaving almost no space. If she added a teapot and teacups, Hua Yi would be unable to work properly.

Even though Wen Shiling from the Department of Applied Physics had checked the safety of all the food and drinks, and had agreed to the group's request to bring so much food and drink into the office without obtaining Hua Yi's permission, it was still the assistant's fault if things were really taken seriously.

Remembering the earnest admonitions of the higher-ups in the World Seed Science, who urged her to diligently assist the rising star of the space station, strive to improve herself, and not tarnish the reputation of the World Seed Science, lest other departments find an excuse to replace her, the girl felt a wave of dire straits, realizing she had committed a colossal mistake.

Seeing Lamina standing nervously beside a desk piled high with snacks, unable to speak, Hua Yi chuckled and shook his head.

"Why do you look like you're facing a major disaster? Are there time bombs in these things?"

"No! Wen Shiling checked, all items are safe, it's just..."

"Then there's no problem. I'm so happy to receive so many little gifts. I'll try my best to finish them all."

Seeing that the influential Level IV clerk didn't seem to mind, the clerk finally felt relieved, but something still felt off.

"Um—you don't mean you already know about the fan club?"

“A couple of days ago, Wen Shiling started clamoring to set up a fan club for me. I can roughly guess how things will develop. You have to handle this kind of matter on top of your work, which is like doing two jobs. I feel like I should transfer you an extra salary.”

Lamina had assumed that Hua Yi had gotten wind of the situation and secretly joined the group chat anonymously, lurking and observing what the fans were talking about. Now, hearing his answer, the girl felt extremely ashamed.

Waaah, I'm so sorry, Mr. Hua Yi. Actually, I'm also a member of the fan club. The reason there are so many snacks and drinks on your desk is because I leaked the information in the group chat, telling them that you were busy with work yesterday and didn't eat much.

The girl, deeply remorseful for her lack of loyalty, lowered her head, desperately hoping to repent for her sins.

Crime...

More than secretly joining a fan club, I have another sin, a real sin.

This involves irregularities during the process of joining the space station.

Upon realizing this, Lamina felt utterly despicable and found it increasingly difficult to look Hua Yi in the gentle eyes.

He shone with a star-like brilliance, while I was a despicable fellow cowering in a dark corner.

The girl hesitated, wanting to say something, but lacked the courage to utter a single word.

"Shall I share some snacks with you?"

Hua Yi's words brought her back to her senses, and she quickly waved her hand.

"No, no, do you have any work for me to do?"

"The five research departments and the defense department are about to jointly promote a key project to strengthen the security measures of the Black Tower space station. As a member of the World Seeds Department, you should have received the notification. You can take a look."

"Ok."

Lamina sat back down at another desk in the office, operated the large terminal for a while, opened the encrypted interface, and sure enough, saw a new notification.

The order was personally issued by Ms. Black Tower, who specifically named Hua Yi as the person in charge, with all departments cooperating to enhance the space station's defense capabilities.

dong dong dong.

The clerk had just finished reading the notice and was surprised by the content of the order suddenly issued by Ms. Black Tower, who had not directed work for a long time, when she heard a knock on the office door.

Guh, are the people in the group chat still sending snacks over here? I've already said that Lord Hua Yi has returned to his office, and it's working time now, so it's not good to disturb him!

The girl hurriedly ran to the office door, gently opening the hatch, intending to quietly remind the overly enthusiastic fan that no matter how much he liked Lord Hua Yi, he couldn't recklessly affect his normal work and life.

Upon seeing the person's appearance clearly, Ramina paused, then spoke in a flustered manner.

"Station Master!"

"Hello, Lamina."

Estelle greeted the clerk, feeling somewhat guilty.

She only came after seeing Lamina say in the group chat that Hua Yi had returned to the office. The project notification issued by Ms. Black Tower gave the young heiress a legitimate reason to act.

Otherwise, Estella, who had recently brought Hua Yi into the secret base and confided in him, would be a little embarrassed to come to his side again.

The other members of the fan club were quite restrained, only asking Lamina to bring them snacks and drinks. But I, as the station manager, was taking advantage of my position to frequently spend time with Hua Yi. Wasn't that a bit awful?

Well, thankfully the other people in the group chat don't know that I am [anonymous].

Relying on her composure as a station chief, Estella controlled her facial expressions and used a tone no different from usual to say that she had come to discuss the details of the project requested by Ms. Black Tower with Hua Yi. Little did she know that Lamina's heart had already sunk to the bottom.

Why did the stationmaster arrive so suddenly? There are still snacks and drinks piled up on Lord Hua Yi's desk; it doesn't look like an office at all. What if Stationmaster Estella gets upset because of this, thinking it's a sign of neglecting her work and research?

Waaaaah, the fan club has caused our idol a lot of trouble.

The poor young clerk fell into despair and regretted her actions.

Estella couldn't read minds, so she had no idea what Lamina was thinking. She glanced at the various snacks on Hua Yi's table and felt quite pleased, knowing that if he got hungry, he could immediately find something delicious to eat.

One girl looked bewildered and helpless, while the other was beaming with relief and joy—a stark contrast in their expressions.

Taking in the expressions of the assistant and the stationmaster, Hua Yi suppressed a laugh, pretending not to notice their unusual behavior, and spoke seriously.

"Regarding Ms. Black Tower's request to strengthen the security of the space station, does the station master have any questions for me?"

Chapter 41 Hitting a cow from across the mountain?!

"Yes. I'd like to ask you specifically how to involve various research departments in the safe construction of the space station."

Hearing Estelle's words, Hua Yi felt a surge of emotion.

Why not just ask me how to arrange things, instead of trying to figure out why I proposed this project to the Black Tower in the first place...?

The girl in front of me couldn't possibly be unaware that the Black Tower's sudden issuance of orders, and its specific designation of me as the commander, was no accidental whim.

She should have asked for the reason. The station chief of the space station has the right to inquire about this matter. Even someone with a slightly stronger desire for power would inevitably feel dissatisfied with a subordinate reporting to a higher-ups and making suggestions or ideas to their immediate superior.

But Estelle was different. She never deliberately sought to establish authority, so much so that sometimes the staff on the space station dared not gossip about the department's higher-ups, but would wonder where the station chief got so much money to shop online.

Fortunately, the Black Tower had previously issued an internal letter praising her, and the approachable young woman's current situation is quite fitting.

"Since it's about strengthening the defense level, the defense section of the support department will naturally be responsible for all the details. The remaining research departments will have the physics department provide funding, the geography department select materials, the species department provide defense suggestions based on the attack methods of various special life forms in the universe, the secret documents department look for any secret instruments to strengthen the building or stabilize space, and the law and politics department mainly strengthens the defense of people's hearts."

"Wow, you've explained things so clearly in just a few words?"

"All departments should leverage their strengths and collaborate to enhance the safety of the space station as quickly and effectively as possible. In addition, I hope that a safety zone will be established for each module."

Estella's eyes widened slightly; she hadn't expected Hua Yi to have considered so much.

"Could it be that the space station is about to be attacked by a large-scale external force?"

"Who can say for sure what the future holds? As long as it doesn't affect the normal operation of the space station, it's always a good thing to improve its resilience to risks."

"..."

This is a universe where even star gods truly exist, and the future is not entirely unknown.

Among the Star Core Hunters wanted by the Interstellar Peace Corporation is a "Slave of Fate" named Elio, who claims to be able to see fate. Although the truth of this claim is still unknown, the company's wanted notice specifically emphasizes that slaves of fate must not be harmed or rendered unable to think independently.

In addition, Fu Xuan, the head of the Grand Diviner of the Immortal Ship [Luofu], can also predict good and bad fortune. All key issues related to the future of the Immortal Ship [Luofu] are often entrusted to the Grand Diviner for divination and deduction, which proves her ability.

Did Hua Yi also foresee some kind of future?

Estelle had some guesses in her mind, but she did not pursue the matter further.