Robin's mind was a bit muddled at this moment; she clearly remembered being in a dream just a second ago, so how had she suddenly returned to reality?
And her location in reality had changed.
After seeing that Robin, who was staring blankly beside him, was fine, Jiang Lin thought about finding Star to ask about the Astral Express's current situation.
But he didn't find her in the Observation Car... Hmm, Jiang Lin then decided to find Dan Heng to ask about the situation.
At this moment, Dan Heng stood in the Observation Car with a serious expression, his gaze fixed on the outside of the Astral Express, as if he was on alert for anything that might pose a threat to the Astral Express.
As Jiang Lin approached, Dan Heng slightly tilted his head, and before Jiang Lin could even ask, he seemed to have already guessed what Jiang Lin wanted to ask.
"The situation in Asdana is too complex right now. The Company has already resorted to military force, and just as the Astral Express was preparing to warp away as soon as you returned, the two sides started fighting."
Jiang Lin nodded, then asked with some confusion:
"Then... what is this now?"
Hearing this, Dan Heng also sighed softly.
"Alas, we originally wanted to temporarily distance ourselves from the battlefield, but ever since we learned of Sunday's ideology, coupled with the reason of the Nameless predecessor... we ultimately decided to stay and help Penacony overcome the crisis."
Jiang Lin hesitated, then spoke:
"I wasn't asking about that..."
Dan Heng looked confused and turned to Jiang Lin:
"Then what is it?"
"I wanted to ask... when did Pam learn to drive so fast?"
At this, Dan Heng paused, then explained with a hint of helplessness:
"Because this is a battlefield. For soldiers on a battlefield, they don't care who the Astral Express is, so naturally, they won't clear the path in advance."
Dan Heng thought for a moment, then added with some annoyance:
"Coupled with the instigation of certain people, the Conductor..."
Jiang Lin raised an eyebrow, curious:
"Certain people? Who?"
But before Dan Heng could answer, Jiang Lin already knew who it was, because a voice happened to come through the broadcast.
"Holy moly, this is truly exhilarating."
This was followed by Star's excited cheers and March 7th's panicked cries.
"Hmm, alright, I think I can guess who it is."
At this moment, Himeko also arrived at the Observation Car, and seeing Jiang Lin and Dan Heng, she proactively walked towards them.
"It's good that you're alright."
Himeko then noticed Robin, who was alone, and asked with some curiosity:
"Is that... Miss Robin?"
Jiang Lin nodded, his tone calm:
"Penacony is no longer very safe, so I brought her onto the Astral Express. You don't mind, do you?"
Himeko smiled slightly, stating as a matter of course:
"Of course we don't mind. We, the Astral Express Crew, are not people who would stand by and watch others die, especially Miss Robin."
Dan Heng also nodded, agreeing:
"Whatever her brother, Sunday, has done, it has nothing to do with Miss Robin."
Himeko seemed to recall something at this point, and looked at Jiang Lin, asking with some curiosity:
"You seemed to have mentioned before that you found the Clockmaker's legacy?"
Seeing Himeko bring this up, Jiang Lin didn't hide it:
"Yes, and I've confirmed that the Clockmaker is the Nameless — Ragwork Char Mikhail."
At this, Himeko and Dan Heng were both a little surprised.
Dan Heng thought for a moment, then asked:
"Then what is this predecessor's legacy?"
"It's just a gimmick, its purpose is to attract other forces in the universe."
Himeko nodded, lowered her head in thought for a moment, then asked with some confusion:
"Then what is the purpose? What is his purpose?"
"It's a Stellaron. There's a Stellaron deeply rooted in Penacony, and it's dragging the people in the beautiful dream into the abyss."
"So, that predecessor was calling for help from the outside?"
Dan Heng asked hesitantly.
But Jiang Lin shook his head:
"Not entirely. He wanted to save Penacony, but at that time, he was powerless to contend with the Family. However... although the Clockmaker didn't leave any legacy, the Nameless did."
Dan Heng thought for a moment, then directly said: "I'll go call them all over."
Himeko looked at the departing Dan Heng, then at Jiang Lin:
"Let's go wait over there."
Jiang Lin nodded, naturally finding a seat.
Meanwhile, Robin had finished her contemplation. She looked at Jiang Lin, momentarily unsure what to say.
After all, Jiang Lin had clearly rejected her request... Robin sighed softly and came to Himeko's side.
Jiang Lin didn't pay much attention to their conversation; after all, the content wasn't hard to guess—it was simply her willingness to join the Astral Express Crew in confronting her brother.
As for Jiang Lin, he meticulously checked the Dream Bubble, ensuring that no accidents would occur.
Not long after,
Star, March 7th, Dan Heng, Welt, and Boot Hill all arrived at the Observation Car.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Jiang Lin didn't waste any words. He stood up directly and went to Star's side.
Amidst everyone's confused gazes, he placed a hat directly on Star's head.
Star: ??
Although Star was a bit confused, she took the hat off, observed it for a while, then put it back on, a smile playing on her lips: "It looks pretty good."
March 7th asked with some uncertainty:
"Dan Heng, the predecessor's legacy you mentioned... it wouldn't be this hat, would it?"
Dan Heng's gaze fell on Jiang Lin.
Jiang Lin directly took out a Dream Bubble.
"Let's all take a look. This is a legacy that belongs only to Trailblaze."
Everyone nodded, and even Star adopted a serious expression.
March 7th said with some emotion:
"The Clockmaker is the Nameless, even I guessed that."
Star's newly put-on serious expression instantly shattered, and she asked with a hint of mischief:
"Did you really guess it?"
"Oh, come on, how could I be that dumb?"
Boot Hill was a bit curious:
"Can I see it too?"
Jiang Lin said calmly:
"You should be able to. There aren't really any big secrets in it."
Boot Hill nodded, saying no more.
Subsequently, everyone immersed themselves in this Dream Bubble.
And just at this moment, a deep and sacred voice clearly entered everyone's ears.
"I have heard the desires of all beings, and to the dissenters—I shall grant you the right to gaze upon the sun.
Upon these 107,336 bedrock foundations, the omnipotent and mighty Chord of Harmony is mine to wield—the Praised Tuner, dominicus of the 'Chime Chorus'!"
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(First, I apologize for only updating one chapter yesterday.)
(Also, a quick question: do you prefer the author to update three chapters at once around 5 PM, or have the three chapters updated separately in the morning, afternoon, and evening?)