Star Railway: The Pioneer's Journey

Chapter 250 The Secret of the Music Box

Arashi made her debut in ancient costume in Pinocchio's dream world.

After all, there are many people who seem to be immortals, but there is probably only one who is truly a god.

A group of people stared at Lan, this god-like figure, their eyes burning with fervor.

Lan, a veteran of countless battles, is no longer the naive young man he once was.

He wasn't intimidated; he pretended he didn't feel anything.

Yunzhi felt that she, walking next to Lan, was probably covered in mosaic.

...Not quite. He seemed to hear someone in the crowd guessing that he was the agent of this ancient costume male god, and that there were a few directors in the crowd who were thinking about how to recruit people to act.

6. Oh.

"How about I actually get you a role?"

Yun couldn't help but chuckle.

Lan blushed slightly, but quickly regained her composure: "I can't act."

Yun almost burst out laughing:

"Alright, honest kid, I was just saying."

There are so many people here now, and it seems like the number is still growing.

"But for now, we should do something more important."

Yunzhi thought of his strange invitation letter:

"The 'family' wants to drive me away, but I refuse to leave. As long as I'm here, they won't take any action."

"In that case, I might as well find out what I want to know first."

Lan looked at Yunzhi: "You can tell very easily."

"But I still want to find the answer myself."

Yun Zhi released his invitation.

Music boxes seem somewhat extravagant in dreams.

"The music box with the 'Harmony' attribute actually contains the power of 'Hunting'... That's really interesting."

Lan glanced at the music box.

"In our destiny, sometimes the 'bullet hole' exists before the 'trajectory,' doesn't it?"

"Yes—bullet holes appear before the trajectory."

Yun drew out his words:

"If this invitation is a 'bullet hole,' then where does the 'trajectory' connecting to it come from?"

He turned his gaze to Lan:

"Aha?"

His tone rose slightly, as if he were asking a question, but Yunzhi knew that Aha wouldn't be teasing him by pretending to be an invitation with a music box.

He wouldn't be so incoherent.

Lan shook her head: "It's not Him."

He paused for a moment: "And... this isn't a fully formed 'bullet hole'."

There is also an unbroken seal on the music box.

Yunzhi had already discovered this.

But he couldn't untie it.

If the outcome is already predetermined, what are the consequences of artificially altering it?

This is a very old question, but there is still no accurate answer.

Yunzhi shared the same concern.

If he breaks the seal at the wrong time or in the wrong place, will it cause the "ballistics" to collapse?

This kind of problem is too complicated, so I'd rather not think about it.

"So we still need to find a suitable place to break the seal."

Even if the time is unknown, the location is still very important.

The causal law of [hunting] has always existed, and many people are able to take advantage of this.

However, this music box looks like it belongs to the aesthetic of "harmony". In Yunzhi's impression, none of the children who believe in "hunting" would use a music box of "harmony" as a symbol of "hunting".

Lan said that He was not interested in these things—after all, it's obvious just by thinking about it.

But if Yunzhi doesn't want to see the answer, then He'd better be sensible and shut up.

However...

Lan slowly exhaled.

—Let's offer a second of prayer for the Starry Sky Train crew members who are currently playing the Werewolf game of guessing the murderer in the Dream Hotel.

Then, without any hesitation, he left with Yunzhi.

—I hope they'll be more sensible and mind their own business, and not bother me.

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By this time, Xingzai had already experienced a great deal.

The train crew had already gathered at the "Golden Moment" Watch Boy Plaza and heard Xing recount the whole story.

The train crew was deeply concerned about this.

"We've already heard about Miss Firefly from the Black Swan, but we never expected that even Miss Robin would..."

Perhaps March 7th was recalling what she had said when she first joined Pinocchio—in some ways, she was a prophet.

Pinocchio has become the stage for Werewolf.

Himeko was a little worried about Hoshi's mental health: "I'm sorry I wasn't there for you then."

Xing shook her head.

I do feel a bit heavy-hearted.

Walter frowned: "Life is calm in reality, but there are undercurrents in the dream. It really does prove what that Rememberer said..."

He sighed: "So, once again..."

Have you forgotten them?

"Aren't you used to it yet?"

Himeko turned to look at Welt.

Walter sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation: "...I should have gotten used to it by now..."

Furthermore, it's advisable not to disturb them at this time.

But it doesn't matter, Yunzhi won't completely ignore what's going on here.

"Everyone, this is not the time to give up. There is still something we can do for them, such as... finding the murderer."

They didn't know there was no killer involved, because no one died.

Then, they began to sort out the current situation.

After exchanging information, they will begin a new investigation.

Walter, on the other hand, was going to do something "that would be of interest".

Not long after his companions left, Walter's eyes darted around, glancing behind him:

"Honorable guest, may I come out and meet you?"

Silently.

Huang Quan appeared behind him.

Walter: ...

(°ο°).

He admitted that staring at girls was impolite, but he just couldn't help it.

That face...

He shouldn't be a bad person.

Walter Young sometimes judges people by their appearance.

"I feel uncomfortable when you stare at me like that."

Huang Quan didn't seem surprised.

Walter withdrew his scrutinizing gaze: "Excuse me, my name is Walter Yang, a member of the Star Train. I believe you have already met my companions."

"Walter..."

Seemingly triggered by the name, Huang Quan murmured and repeated it.

Walter narrowed his eyes slightly: "What's wrong with this name?"

Huang Quan shook his head: "Before that, aren't you going to ask my name?"

"I'm afraid that won't be necessary, Miss Huang Quan. You are a well-known figure at Pinocchio now."

Walter shook his head.

Huang Quan exhaled: "The True Monarch of the Immortal Boat Alliance called out my former name the first time he saw me."

That distant name.

"Raiden Mei?" Walter followed up.

Huang Quan was not surprised: "That's a name I must remember. It's my starting point, my passionate past."

Walter: ...

If this were a comic book, he would definitely be gray and white right now, with cracked glasses.

So, Rakshasa, may I ask about your somewhat tongue-twisting name...?

"It's not surprising that he would recognize you."

Walter asked, "Did you first meet at the Daydream Hotel?"

Walter remembered that not long ago, Yunzhi had said on the train that Pinocchio might have Mei and Kiana.

Mei is here.

Where is Kiana?

Walter didn't specifically ask.

Given Mei's appearance, is Kiana with her?

Yunzhi's first encounter with Huang Quan must have been at the hotel...

"For him, our first meeting was indeed at a hotel."

Huang Quan answered Walter's question.

But she paused for a moment.

Then said:

"...But for me, our first meeting was not so long ago."

In that hell where it rains all day long.

On that day when obsession still led to liberation.

...when that true seafaring knight was about to die.