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Chapter 5 Star Train



Chapter 5 Star Train

On the Starry Sky Train.

Xing stared at the scene, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

I don't remember!

I have absolutely no recollection of it!

March 7 and Dan Heng, who were standing to the side, were also stunned—so many things had happened before they met Xing?

March 7th suddenly asked curiously, "Hey, what exactly is the relationship between Hoshi and Kaffa?"

Lin Lin casually guessed, "Mother and daughter? Teammates? Lover? Enemy?"

March 7th immediately retorted, "The last one is impossible no matter how you look at it!"

Xing's ears perked up instantly: "What? My lover!"

March 7th sighed, speechless: "Are you selectively listening to information...?"

"What are you all chatting about here, making such a commotion?"

Himeko, holding a coffee cup, walked out of the guest car with Walter.

March 7th immediately waved excitedly: "Himeko! Uncle Yang! Lin Lin's game is online today!"

Just as she was about to continue speaking, she saw Lin Lin subconsciously try to cover up the game name—a move that was somewhat like burying one's head in the sand.

However, March 7th didn't care about any of that and revealed everything about the birth of stars in the game in one go.

After listening, Ji Zi looked at Lin Lin thoughtfully.

Not only her, but Walter also fell silent after seeing the prefix of the game's name, as if some unpleasant memory had been stirred up.

"Old Mi is fully responsible!" Lin Lin quickly waved his hand to explain.

The entire train crew looked completely bewildered.

After saying this, Lin Lin suddenly remembered something he had forgotten.

correct!

Where is my old rice?

Upon closer reflection—oh, he's still suffering at the Genius Club.

I can never repay Old Mi's kindness in this lifetime!

My apologies, I almost forgot about them.

"Ahem!" Lin Lin cleared his throat and said in a serious tone, "As the saying goes, heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. What do you want to know? Why not download the game and play it yourself? You can also support my creation while you're at it."

Himeko and Valet nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

The plot continues—

After Xing fell into a coma, Dan Heng and March 7th appeared on screen.

Dan Heng calmly analyzed: "This person's coordinates weren't sent from the space station..."

March 7th got impatient: "Why are you still arguing about this at a time like this? The person is right in front of us, they can't be fake, right?"

Dan Heng was silent for a moment: "...The heartbeat and pulse are very weak. In March, prepare to perform artificial respiration."

Upon seeing this, Xing in real life instantly became excited and made a move to move closer to March 7th: "March! I do!"

March 7th quickly covered her mouth: "That's not how the story goes!"

Xing chuckled sheepishly: "That's how the story goes!"

March 7th turned around and shouted, "Lin Lin, where are you???"

Lin Lin replied leisurely, "What kind of logic is it for a producer to personally get involved?"

"So... you made this up?"

"How could that be! I'm a meticulous person! This part is deduced based on the logic of the plot—just like the Qiong Guan Formation on the Luofu Immortal Ship." Lin Lin casually made an analogy.

March 7th and Xing both shook their heads: "We don't understand!"

What on earth is the Luofu Immortal Boat?

"It's hard to explain right now, just remember—this scenario is 'possible' to happen!"

On the screen, the story continues.

March 7th frantically waved her hands: "Ah?! I...I don't have much experience! Danheng, you do it!"

In reality, Xing glanced at Dan Heng with disappointment: "Fine... Dan Heng is fine too."

Dan Heng: "..."

That's really unfair to you.

Fortunately, Xing opened her eyes at just the right moment in the story.

Seeing this, March 7 quickly pushed away Dan Heng's face that was about to lean in—and then, her own face filled the entire screen.

So cute!

In the following episode, the three exchanged names and explained their purpose.

Dan Heng went to find Alan, while on March 7th, Xing took the "Special Weapon" baseball bat.

Along the way, March 7th acted like a novice tour guide, introducing the players to the Antimatter Legion, the Star Train, the Black Tower Space Station, and so on.

It also explained the seven destinies currently implemented: Destruction, Preservation, Hunting, Knowledge, Nothingness, Abundance, and Harmony.

Finally, the story came to an end.

Xing opened the character interface as prompted by the system and found that in addition to herself, there was also a little March.

March 7th immediately came over to check his location: "Huh? No 'Cultivate Destiny'? Even a hunting expedition would be fine!"

She muttered, "I'm going to be the main character!"

Lin Lin said with a smile, "Giving away three people for free at the start, how am I supposed to make money if I'm too strong?"

"There will be new forms of this trend in the future, don't worry."

March 7th was speechless: "You bastard... can you please not be so blatant in your money-grabbing?!"

Xing, who was standing to the side, couldn't wait to get into the battle and try out her and March 7's skills.

First is March 7th:

Basic Attack - Extreme Cold Arrow: Single-target ice damage, grants "Memory Frame" (up to 6 stacks) upon hit.

—At level 6, the basic attack becomes "Ice Shot": deals minor ice damage to all enemies without consuming combat skill points.

Combat Skill - Cute is Justice: Consumes 1 Combat Skill Point, allows switching between two forms, provides a shield that lasts for 3 rounds, and has a purification effect.

Guardian Form (Single Target - Consumes 1 Memory Frame): Grants the target an extremely thick single-target shield, granting immunity to one control effect. March 7th's own taunt value is increased.

Barrier Form (Group - Consumes 3 Memory Frames): Grants a shield to the entire team, with a shield amount equal to 70% of the single-target version. Increases the taunt value of March 7th and reduces damage taken by 30%.

Ultimate Skill - Frozen Album: Deals ice damage to all enemies, with a 50% base chance to freeze them.

During the freeze period: Enemies cannot move. When attacked, they will trigger an ice spike counterattack (based on the March 7 shield value). After release, the shield of the entire team will be refreshed immediately, and "Memory Barrier" will be granted: ice damage of the entire team +20%, critical damage +15%, lasting for 2 turns.

Secret Technique - Snapshot Barrier: At the start of battle, the user immediately takes action and gains 3 memory frames.

"Stand still, and I'll add a blessing to your life!"

A very strong protection, with a slight increase in damage from harmonic resonance.

Seeing that Xing's ultimate skill gauge was full, she pressed it without hesitation.

Finishing Move - Star Ace!

"Rules are meant to be broken!"

Xing twirls the baseball bat with one hand, striking a cool pose.

Then, switching to combat skill mode, Xing swung his baseball bat and slammed it down—three-digit damage instantly filled the entire screen.

Star Ace:

Basic Attack Mode: Consumes 8 stacks of Ember to deal 500% multiplier nuclear explosion damage to a single target and reduce poise by 6 points (the highest in the entire game).

Combat Skill Mode: Consumes 4 stacks of Ember to deal 280% damage to all enemies and inflict the "Crush" effect (20% physical vulnerability for 2 turns).

In real life, Xing is seen laughing with his hands on his hips.

"That's right! This is the protagonist's prestige! Little March, from now on, just obediently give me your shield!"

She arrogantly patted the smooth thigh of March 7th beside her, causing Lin Lin to glance at her.

March 7th looked disgusted: "You...you've really gone too far!"

……

In Gui Naifen's live stream, the chat was exploding.

Bullet comments:

"500% multiplier? The developers are really going all out!"

"The protagonist's mechanics are also quite interesting. They consume health points to exchange for embers, which fits the setting of a path of destruction."

"Wait a minute, shouldn't the protagonist be weak? The kind who doesn't know how to use their abilities and just waits for someone else to save the day?"

"Shh—don't talk nonsense, or you'll disappear!"

……

The plot continues to unfold.

Xing and March 7 arrived at the elevator entrance leading to the main control module.

On March 7th, they took pictures and pressed the elevator buttons repeatedly, and then—

"broken?"

"—It wasn't me! It must have been the Antimatter Legion! If only Professor Danheng were here, he knows so many strange things, he might even be able to fix elevators..."

"I don't know how to do that." Dan Heng arrived just then.

As the story progresses, Danheng officially joins the team.

In the character illustration, he lies quietly on a maple tree branch, holding a cloud-piercing spear.

At this point, the three-person team on the train was complete.

Bullet comments:

"The train trio is finally complete!"

"Dan Heng's finishing move instantly kills an enemy with 15% health remaining. Isn't that sneaky?"

"Wait a minute, Danheng's character art style... why does it have a bit of a Xianzhou vibe?"

"You know what, it's true!"

"These three characters are practically sellable as gold cards, and they're just giving them away for free? The official team is being incredibly generous!"

"Tell me where the recharge portal is! I never intended to spend money maliciously!"

……

In the plot:

The three went to the monitoring room to meet Alan.

March 7th looked at the elevator with a puzzled expression: "So... do you know how to use it? It won't start..."

"After the evacuation is complete, elevator access is temporarily locked to prevent a legion attack."

Alan looked at the three of them: "Miss Estella sent you to find me, so she should have given you the unlock key, right?"

March 7th scratched his head awkwardly: "Uh... it seems... they gave me a card..."

Dan Heng sighed helplessly, "March..."

March 7th hurriedly rummaged through his pockets: "I don't remember where I put it..."

Alan: "..."

"Ah! Found it!" March 7 suddenly held up the key he had taken out of his pocket.

Dan Heng rubbed his forehead with one hand: "I..."

Xing couldn't help but chuckle as she looked at March 7's confused expression.

Bullet comments:

"That silly look... is so cute!"

"Sorry, my wife made a fool of herself!"

"My wife is my March wife, everyone draw your swords!"

"Upstairs, stay away from my girlfriend. Your words are a bit ambiguous!"

"Please, keep your distance from my wife, she'll be unhappy."

……

On the Starry Sky Train.

March 7th covered her face and stamped her feet in frustration: "Lin Lin! How could you even include this part in the edit?!"

"Oh no, oh no, what about my image! How am I supposed to face anyone now?!"

Lin Lin chuckled and comforted him, "It's alright. Just act smarter later, and your image will be restored, right?"

March 7th muttered, "Easy for you to say..."

The story continues—

As I walked past a certain department, several gleaming cones of light came into view.

"Hey, isn't this the 'Light Cone'? A rare item only available within the Interstellar Peace Corporation, right?"

The light cone system is then unlocked.

Each cone of light in a destiny corresponds to a character's weapon.

Wearing the light cone corresponding to your destiny can unlock additional effects; otherwise, you can only receive the basic stat bonuses.

Bullet comments:

"Interstellar Peace Corporation...that's a behemoth!"

"Wouldn't this be considered a close-range ultimate attack? If this game were to smear the company even slightly, it would be over."

"The power with the longest reach in the universe is no joke."

"I'm not so sure..."

"Oh?"

"We travel through the universe, searching for the most powerful spirits, machines..."

"Get out of here, you elementary school kid upstairs!"

……

Interstellar Peace Corporation.

Topa is checking the official account information of Bengbeng Iron.

"Did you find it?" Sand Gold asked casually, toying with the chips in his hand.

"We can't find anything. The account has a very high level of security. We can't dig anything out of it." Toppa stood up and rubbed the account book next to him.

"What does this have to do with our strategic investment department?"

"I learned some information from Miss Estádio," Sand Gold chuckled, "and I've already added her contact information."

Topa: "..."

You added it and still want me to check?

You bastard!

Sand Gold opens the phone's messages.

Turning Stone into Gold: Mr. Lin, would you be interested in discussing a collaboration privately?

Official statement from the official website: Gold dust? Got it, the rest of the story will satisfy you.

—The time was five minutes ago.

Seeing the murderous glint in Topana's eyes, Sand Gold smiled and said, "The author has promised to include a company character. Aren't you curious?"

Toppa held the tent and thought for a moment, then silently took out his phone to register an account.

"This game is pretty daring!"

……

The plot continues:

Players experienced Danheng·Hunter's burst damage in single-target situations.

The moment the battle ended, the giant trampler summoned hordes of smaller monsters, blocking its path.

"Hey! If you can't beat them, you gang up on them... Aren't you a sore loser?"

Countless antimatter legions swarmed forward, and March 7th was momentarily at a loss as to which one to attack.

Fortunately, Himeko's high-speed drone arrived in time, spinning and slicing off a corner of the illusory trampler.

At the same time, it opened up a way out for everyone.

The screen switches to the main control module.

Himeko gently spoke as she tidied the weapon case on the table:

"It's always so close... but it's good that you're back."

Bullet comments:

"Oh no, another person who could be my mother has appeared."

"A character who is both similar to and opposite to Kaffa."

"Himeko-san—the navigator of the Star Train, the tuner of the stars…"

"Adventurers of the Stars!!!"

"??? I think he's just been eating too many red beans—probably lovesickness?"

"What would it be like if Himeko and Kafka appeared on stage together?"

Eggplant stir-fried with tomatoes? I don't think I can eat that!

......

On the Starry Sky Train.

March 7th, eyes brimming with admiration: "Himeko's appearance was so cool!"

Ji Zi looked at Lin Lin thoughtfully.

Where will the storyline of version 1.0 end?

She wanted to know whether Lin Lin's storyline would progress in sync with theirs, or whether it would exceed their scope.

Take it one step at a time!

Or is it a prediction of the future?

Lin Lin understood what she meant and nodded: "There will be a storyline involving Yalilo VI."

"The power of the end times?"

Himeko, Dan Heng, and Walter were all stunned.

March 7th's eyes widened, full of doubt: "You're not making this up, are you?"

"You don't understand me, and I don't blame you."

Suddenly, Hoshino blurted out, "Eriol's on the train too?"

Eh?

Who is Eriol?

Why did I suddenly think of this name?

Upon hearing this, Lin Lin glanced at her with interest.

Factory settings... weren't they completely deleted?


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