00:14Hello? Hello? It's about time we hit the road, passengers. Thanks to the three trailblazers,
00:21the activity of the Fragmentum has reached the lowest level, and the readings regarding
00:25the status of the star rail have returned to normal. Pom Pom will dispatch the express shortly,
00:30and we'll be leaving Urillo 6. Please be seated and say your goodbyes to this planet.
01:10Yen Ching. Yes, General. Watch this person carefully. Do you remember me? I remember.
01:25Of five people, three must pay a price. You are not one of them, Jingyuan.
01:38Of five people, three must pay a price. You are one of them.
01:53Hold on. I'll be there soon. What did I tell you? He's definitely sleeping in. We trailblazers can go
02:02days without sleep. But when we do hit the hay, we have to make up for it. Anyway, no point
02:07wasting
02:08our time in the corridor. The conductor wants us to attend a warp navigation meeting. Same old location
02:15apparently. And we can't be late. Let's head over. Oh, by the way, you drew the short straw. It's your
02:22turn
02:23to watch the coffee cups this week. Morning. You're very punctual.
02:43Oh, I can't remember the last time I got such a polite response. The trailblazing of Urillo 6 is drawn
02:50to a
02:51close, and the Astral Express must depart for the next planet. Not telling yet. We'll make an official
03:00announcement in the meeting, but I'm keeping you in suspense for now. The meeting will start soon.
03:11Passengers, the warp navigation meeting has officially begun. Firstly, Pom Pom wants to congratulate you,
03:20the nameless, for successfully resolving the problems at this stop. The express is now able to continue
03:27along the star rail. The three of us actually pulled it off, huh? It's time for your conductor.
03:35Ahem. That's me. To reveal the name of our next stop.
03:43Long time no see, Astral Express crew. It's Kafka.
03:51I came at a good time. You're all here. Every single one. No need for the mysterious introduction,
04:00Stellarron Hunter.
04:04Hamiko. Correct?
04:08Apologies for interrupting your little get-together, but I'm sure once you've heard my request,
04:14you'll forgive me. I'd like you to make a destination alteration.
04:22I've seen your face before, Stellarron Hunter. Even if it was only on a corporation-wanted poster.
04:29They were offering quite the bounty. Dead or alive. Do you know the figure?
04:36Doesn't concern me. Then again, a corporation-wanted bounty is a compliment, not an insult, don't you think?
04:45The higher the figure, the bigger the compliment.
04:49You wanted criminals sure know how to look on the bright side of things.
04:53I will say, Herta certainly paid you all a compliment.
04:57A maniac that claims he can see destiny, leading a bunch of wild lunatics in pursuit of the most dangerous
05:04objects in the universe.
05:06In that sense, you astral expressors and I are cut from the same cloth.
05:21You're in the wrong place, Kafka. We're not about to accept your request, and we're not about to get into
05:27bed with a Stellarron Hunter.
05:29It was nice talking with you. Perhaps next time you'll be willing to pay us a visit in person, and
05:34we can continue our little discussion.
05:37Have you guys heard of the Lawfu?
05:43But Tsien-Jou Lawfu? It belongs to the Hexafleet of the Tsien-Jou Alliance. We've heard of it.
05:50Hmm. But what you haven't heard is that it's currently very close to you.
05:57A couple of warp jumps away, in fact.
06:00Not to mention, 45 system hours ago, a Stellarron burst occurred on the Lawfu. An unexpected calamity. Don't you think?
06:11What exactly are you Stellarron Hunters trying to do?
06:14The Tsien-Jou Alliance aren't us. They won't give you time to explain.
06:19Once you draw the attention of the hunt, you become their prey.
06:23The Alliance will hunt you to the end of the universe.
06:27Stop speaking in riddles, Kafka. Say what you have to say.
06:31It's simple. That Stellarron has nothing to do with us, but the Tsien-Jou is convinced that we're responsible.
06:40My companion, Blade, has been taken away by the Cloud Knights.
06:45I want to bring him back, resolve this Stellarron crisis, and clear our names.
06:51Nothing to do with you? Yeah, right.
06:54Sounds like a weird coincidence to me.
06:57You just happened to show up after the Stellarron burst.
07:01Also, we're not your friends.
07:03Why should we care if a Stellarron hunter is innocent, hmm?
07:17No! Why are we listening to her?
07:20The Alliance is strong.
07:21Is a single Stellarron burst really too much for them to handle?
07:25We're the crew of the Astral Express, not some squad of Stellarron-stealing super specialists.
07:30You could, of course, not get involved.
07:34Knowing that the Stellarron hasn't yet affected this region of space, you could make the jump and arrive at the
07:41next world.
07:42But sooner or later, the Star Rail here will be more blocked off than it was before.
07:48I can tell you what the future holds.
07:51If you don't go to the Law Foo, the Stellarron will eventually contaminate the entire ship, and over half of
07:59the inhabitants will perish.
08:00Oh, you brave and fearless trailblazers.
08:04You benevolent nameless.
08:07Can you really remain indifferent to that?
08:11This companion of yours, Blade, he'd perish too, right?
08:16No comment.
08:18Here are the coordinates.
08:20It's up to you how to proceed.
08:22Our destinations may differ, but the orbits of the stars will eventually converge.
08:28See you later.
08:35March.
08:36Get done hung.
08:44Hey, thanks for the invite.
08:47I'm so excited.
08:50This view isn't something you see every day.
08:53So, you guys travel across the galaxy and journey through space like this every day?
08:59Oh, that's so cool.
09:02No wonder everyone on the Express is so knowledgeable.
09:07Ugh, you really like a compliment, don't you?
09:12Just kidding.
09:14That's exactly what I thought you'd say.
09:16I've yet to experience it myself, but no one in their right mind would turn down a chance to journey
09:23through space.
09:23Boarding the Express is just one small step.
09:28I don't know if I'll ever get the chance to travel the depths of the universe.
09:32After all, I did promise Brawnya and Nat that I'd continue to protect the underworld and help rebuild Bellabog.
09:39Still, I bet there's still a chance for kids like Hook and Clara, right?
09:44Who knows?
09:46Maybe they'll be able to represent Bellabog as it returns to the arms of the universe.
09:59Whoa, what are you doing here?
10:04Hmm.
10:06I gave him the lowdown.
10:08Hey, remember what I said, okay?
10:10We're gonna vote against it.
10:12I'm not gonna take orders from that woman.
10:15Hmm.
10:16Hmm.
10:17Hmm.
10:17Hmm.
10:18Hmm.
10:18Hmm.
10:19Hmm.
10:19Hmm.
10:20Hmm.
10:24Are you okay, Don Hung?
10:26March brought you up to speed, I assume?
10:29I'm fine.
10:30And yes, I'm up to speed.
10:33Good.
10:34In that case, with regard to the matter at hand, let's vote to decide our next move.
10:40Our Stellarron hunter claims that a Stellarron burst has occurred on the Sien-Zhou La-Fu,
10:46and that we're in the vicinity.
10:48If we head for the La-Fu, we may have the chance to save many innocent lives.
10:55However, it's also possible that our Stellarron hunter is lying and using us for her own ends.
11:03Neither Welt nor I believe that she's telling us the truth.
11:07But we can't just ignore the intel she's given us.
11:10So, we're about to hold a democratic vote on whether to set a course for the Sien-Zhou.
11:15All those in favor, hold out your hand.
11:18All those against, keep your arms by your side.
11:21Three, two, one.
11:34Three against, two.
11:35Well, it looks like the Astral Express crew has a majority vote ahead for the Sien-Zhou.
11:47I calmed down and thought about it a bit.
11:50If it turns out that woman isn't lying, then a lot of innocent people are going to get hurt.
11:57Now's the time for thinking about other people.
12:10All right, all right.
12:11I think we're all used to marches modus operandi by now.
12:14So, Dong-Hong, you want to stay here?
12:18Yes.
12:19I'm staying this time.
12:21In that case, Welt.
12:24Ready for a trailblazing expedition?
12:26I know you've been itching to get out there for a while now.
12:29But make sure you take good care of the two of them.
12:33Don't worry.
12:34Destination Sien-Zhou, here we come.
12:38The train is about to make the jump.
12:41Five, four, three, two, one.
12:59Whoa.
13:02Whoa.
13:04So that's a Sien-Zhou ship?
13:06It looks even bigger than Urelo 6.
13:08For the Sien-Zhou, these ships are their planets.
13:13Terrestrial environments are cradles that allow civilizations to survive.
13:17And then develop.
13:19Some of those civilizations progress further.
13:23Constructing space-faring vessels.
13:25Which allow them to voyage into the unknown.
13:28This Sien-Zhou alliance is one such civilization.
13:32I've only glimpsed it a few times, but...
13:35It's as magnificent as I remember.
13:37You okay there?
13:39What's with all the lonely nostalgia vibes?
13:44This is the Astral Express.
13:45I repeat, this is the Astral Express.
13:48We have arrived in Sien-Zhou territory.
13:51Requesting landing permission from ground control.
13:53From the bridge, I mean.
13:55Welcome to Lofu Skyport.
13:59Spurskid, then.
14:00Please wait, transfer.
14:02Please wait, transfer.
14:04Please wait, transfer.
14:11Now you know how I feel when you copy me.
14:20Something's not right.
14:21The signal is still repeating, but no one is guiding us into dark.
14:26Maybe the Stellarron hunters were telling the truth.
14:28It seems like something really did happen to the Sien-Zhou.
14:32A vessel arrives at a deserted spaceport.
14:35Isn't that how, like, loads of horror movies start?
14:42Let's not let our imaginations get the better of us.
14:46Please wait, transfer.
14:48Please wait, transfer.
14:50Please wait, transfer.
14:54Please wait, transfer.
14:55Yes, it's still on repeat.
14:59Ah, there we go.
15:00The Jade King, now opening.
15:03Unbeatable, but the Sien-Zhou Lofu.
15:05Welcome, guests from afar.
15:08Please proceed to dock in accordance with the guidance.
15:11Huh?
15:12Is this still automated?
15:15The signal broke off.
15:17Seems that's all there is.
15:20We should get going.
15:22Imeko, stay vigilant back here on the express.
15:25Relax.
15:26I've got Don Hung here with me.
15:33Make sure you're properly prepared before you set off.
15:42Before we set off, I need to clarify the aim of this journey with you.
15:47The Stellarron hunters have given us a lot to consider.
15:51And a lot to doubt.
15:53But the most important part of this expedition is...
16:05Ugh, that Bellabog expedition got in your head, huh?
16:08The Stellarron hunters clearly have ulterior motives.
16:13However, knowing what they're all about, and given the focus of Kafka's words,
16:19I have no doubt that the Sien-Zhou is dealing with a Stellarron.
16:23The Alliance and the Express haven't had any previous dealings, so our arrival might not receive the warmest welcome.
16:30But as trailblazers, we're not in this for fame or gain.
16:34We just need to do everything in our power to assist the Sien-Zhou and eliminate the source of disaster.
16:41Always keep that in mind.
16:42And don't forget the way of the trailblaze.
16:45Explore.
16:46Understand.
16:47Establish.
16:48And connect.
16:50Yeah!
16:51Let's go.
