Chapter 25: Game Completed? The Journey Has Only Just Begun!
Inside Gui Zi’s Livestream
“Alright, family, let’s put our [Simulated Universe] exploration on hold for now.”
“The rewards are great, but the fights are kinda tough. We’ll come back once our characters level up and gear up properly.”
“What I’m really curious about right now is—”
“Now that the crisis at the space station is over and our protagonist has boarded the Astral Express… does that mean the game is already over?”
Late-Night Immersion
Night had
fallen deep
, but
Gui Naifen
was
completely immersed in the game
—unable to pull herself away!
And in the
livestream chat
—
20,000 viewers
were watching alongside her, eager to see where the story would go!
Chat Reactions
’
“20k viewers at 3 AM? Gui Zi, you’re basically a top-tier streamer now!”
’
“I’m here for the Trailblazer’s journey.”
’
“I
need
to see them board the train tonight—no sleep until then!”
’
“Taking a screenshot for my ‘game completion’ collection.”
Many viewers shared the
same thought
as Gui Naifen—
This game had been designed around the
Legion invasion crisis at the space station
.
The
Doomsday Beast was defeated
, and the protagonist had received an
invitation to board the Astral Express
.
Everything
beyond that
was just
real-world events still unfolding
.
So logically—
There shouldn’t be any more main story content.
Maybe a few
side quests
left, like
helping Herta test the Simulated Universe
…
A Farewell to the Space Station
Inside the
vast space station
, the
melancholic yet uplifting
background music echoed softly.
Even the
viewers in chat
felt like they were
inside the game themselves
.
That feeling of
stepping into the unknown
—both
uncertain and exciting
—hit them hard.
At that moment—
The Trailblazer asked a question.
And
Himeko
, ever patient and wise, answered—
The Meaning of [Exploration]
“Even if we retrace the paths we’ve walked before… there are always new discoveries to be made.”
“That’s what [Exploration] is all about.”
Himeko’s voice carried warmth as she spoke, like a
gentle and understanding mentor
.
“We’ve stopped at many worlds before, and we’ll keep going—”
“The galaxy is full of destinations waiting for us.”
“The stars and the vast sea of space… that’s not just my dream—it’s the train’s wish, too.”
“I long to explore new worlds, while the train hopes to return to the paths it once traveled.”
Boarding the Astral Express
With
Himeko’s words in mind
—
Gui Naifen made her
choice.
[I want to board the train.]
A Legendary Song Begins
In that instant—
The
background music changed.
’
The way…
’
To celebrate…
’
I’ll be waiting…
’
Till we make it…
For once,
Gui Naifen fell completely silent.
She was
absorbed
in this moment—
As if
her soul
had embarked on the journey along with the train.
Leaving
the space station behind
, the protagonist
departed into the vast cosmos
—
With
Asta and Arlan watching them go.
Chat Explodes with Emotion
’
“This soundtrack is
god-tier
!”
’
“Downloading Star Rail
immediately!
“
’
“Crying. I want to be a Nameless so bad!”
’
“If not for real-life responsibilities, who
wouldn’t
want to be a free traveler?”
’
“Guess I’ll have to live my dream through this game.”
Even
Gui Naifen’s eyes
felt a little damp.
Not because she was
sleep-deprived
—
But because this moment
stirred old memories.
A Personal Reflection
She remembered
her childhood
, wandering from place to place.
A life of
uncertainty
, relying on the kindness of others.
Struggling just to survive.
It wasn’t until she arrived at
the Xianzhou
that things
finally changed
for the better.
Now, while she
wasn’t a superstar
, she had
made a name for herself.
A life once filled with
chaos and struggle
had turned into one of
laughter and success.
For someone
as vibrant and lively as her
—
The
background music was simply too powerful
.
It
dragged her back into the past
, forcing her to relive those emotions.
An Unexpected Distraction
Just then—
Gui Naifen
snapped out of her thoughts.
Her melancholy
vanished
—
Replaced by
excitement!
“A huge thanks to [Lu Mao Ling Shi 8190] for the ‘Diting Storm’ gift! Big spender alert!”
“Wait, what’s this new thing on the train?”
“Alright, boss, I’ll check it out!”
A New Discovery on the Train
On the train—
A pair of
large, crystal-clear eyes
gazed up at the Trailblazer.
“Hey! I’m talking to you!”
The
mysterious creature
had long, drooping ears and wore a
red conductor’s hat
.
Gui Naifen
quickly clarified
—
“Guys, this isn’t just some random ‘thing’!”
“This little guy appears
every time we warp.
“
“It’s tied to whether we pull
gold or purple characters!
“
“I think it’s a
unique lifeform
that exists on the train.”
Sure enough—
The next moment, the creature
introduced itself.
“I’m the conductor of this train—Pom-Pom! If you have any questions, come find me!”
Chat Reacts
’
“Wait, it’s the train conductor? No wonder it’s always at the door during warps!”
’
“That’s one fierce mascot!”
’
“The Astral Express is
huge
inside. Looks so luxurious!”
’
“Alright, we’ve officially boarded the train!”
Exploring the Train
Gui Naifen
wandered through the train, taking everything in.
Besides the
observation car
, there were also
passenger rooms.
For now, she could only
enter two rooms
—
Dan Heng’s room (the data bank)
and
March 7th’s room.
Dan Heng’s room was
simple and spartan
—just a
mattress on the floor.
March 7th’s room, however, was
warm and cozy
—
A
photo wall, plush sofas, a computer desk, stuffed animals, and a huge soft bed.
The
contrast
between their personalities was
stark!
Gui Naifen
searched every corner of March 7th’s room
, determined to find every secret.
“I could totally live here for a year!”
An Announcement from the Conductor
Suddenly—
Pom-Pom’s
voice echoed through the train.
“Ahem—Ahem-Ahem!”
“Attention, passengers! Attention, passengers!”
“The train is about to enter warp! Please report to the main hall immediately!”
Gui Naifen
froze.
A few seconds later—
Her face
lit up in sheer excitement!
The Journey Continues!
“Did you hear that, guys?!”
“The game
isn’t over!
We’re about to warp!”
“That means we might reach
our next destination!
“
“Who said the game was complete?
The journey has only just begun!
“