They won the Holy Grail War, but this turned out to be the Virtual Tree Universe.

Chapter 539 Extra (Part 4) Columbia: "I heard that Rosalind, the Aeolus of Mondstadt, and I are very close."

It's not surprising that the Star Train can fly from Nordkalley to Mondstadt in just a few tens of minutes.

The Star Train is an interstellar spacecraft; even without warp jumps, its own speed is sufficient to travel freely within a star system.

Inside the planet, Pam would slow the train down to the speed of a "normal" spacecraft to prevent excessive speed from damaging surface civilizations.

However, in order to escape the pursuit of the Lunar Hunters, Pam habitually accelerated the Star Train, which directly caused the train's actual speed to reach hypersonic speed.

So it only took a few tens of minutes to fly from Nordkalle to Mondstadt.

Unbeknownst to the Starry Sky Train crew, their flight swept over the northern part of the Fuluo Garden in Sumeru and traversed the southern part of Fontaine and the Sunken Jade Valley of Liyue.

In other words, Nasita's arms were too short to reach, Vilette was not good at flying, and a certain guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth was too busy drinking tea to shoot the rock spear; otherwise, the Star Train would have been intercepted long ago.

Of course, even Dvalin had to exert all his strength to activate the wind element in order to catch up with the Star Train. Even if the three gods above really made a move, they probably wouldn't be able to stop the Star Train.

Fortunately, Ying knew Dvalin and knew that he only operated within Mondstadt territory, so she ordered the train to stop immediately.

After Himeko nodded, Pam silently slowed the train down and, under Ying's command, descended towards a relatively flat cliff below.

According to Ying, that cliff is called Starcrest Cliff. The terrain is relatively flat, and ordinary people in Mondstadt rarely go there.

Tvalin was clearly very wary of the completely unfamiliar flying train.

However, he had apparently received a notification from a bard who usually did nothing but never missed an important task. After the train slowed down, he did not attack directly, but instead kept circling around the train.

After the train landed, Ying was the first to jump off and shouted towards the sky.

"Dvalin—don't be impulsive, this train is full of friends!!"

Upon seeing Ying, Tvalin naturally landed, but when Danheng appeared, his pupils immediately contracted, and he leaned towards Danheng to ask...

"Who are you? Why do you have an aura that resembles that of an ancient dragon?"

The ancient dragon aura that Tvalin sensed was naturally the bloodline aura that Dan Heng inherited from the previous generation of immortal [dragon].

Since Dan Lei had already explained the true nature of this planet, Dan Heng immediately transformed into his Moon-Drinking form and calmly said...

"The reason is simple. I am also a dragonborn. Although we were born on different planets in the universe, our power comes from the same source, which is called the immortal dragon power."

Dvalin looked at Danheng in his Moon-Drinking form and couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

"So that's how it is. A dragon from outer space, and in human form at that. How amazing."

By the way, are there many Dragonborn from beyond the heavens these days? On a train, there's one Dragonborn for every dozen or so people (not counting Luminosity and Paimon).

Dan Heng answered the question truthfully.
"In reality, there aren't any. Nowadays, immortal dragonborn are extremely rare in the universe."

However, now that the second generation of Immortal Star Gods has been born, the scale of the Dragonborn will definitely expand rapidly in the future.

Upon hearing this, Tvalin exclaimed in admiration.

"So the decline of the dragon race wasn't limited to Teyvat."

However, what is this second-generation Immortal Star God you're talking about? Why did his birth cause the Dragonborn to expand so rapidly?

At this moment, Tvalin was like a curious child, eager to learn more about the dragon race from Danheng.

Dan Heng knew that Dan Lei had sent the train crew to this planet created by the immortal [dragon] because he wanted Dan Heng to come into contact with the local immortal dragon descendants.

So he patiently explained to Dvalin what the relationship between the Dragonborn and the Immortal Star God was, and the changes that Danlei, the second-generation Immortal Star God, had brought to the Dragon Clan.

No one interrupted Danheng throughout the process, because even the other members of the train crew only had a vague understanding of the story Danheng was telling.

Such matters concerning racial secrets are not suitable for conversation.

Therefore, unless Danheng brings it up himself, the other members of the train crew will not ask.

After Danheng briefly explained the situation, Tvalin fell silent.

He's genuinely feeling out of sorts right now.

It's like the laws of nature have changed hands, and I feel a sense of déjà vu, wondering what that has to do with me, a farmer living in some unknown little village, working the land every day.

It can be said that as long as the new Heavenly Principle doesn't engage in all-round genocide or create some natural disasters for fun, the change of power in Teyvat will be truly imperceptible to ordinary rural people.

Today, compared to the universe, Teyvat is just an unknown "small village".

Fortunately, after Dvalin's silence, other listeners joined in. As a melodious piano tune drifted on the wind, a green figure suddenly appeared on the surrounding rocks and began to sing and play.

"Oh my, I originally just wanted to see the train from outer space, but I never expected to hear such an epic story."

The immortal dragon fell, and thus all dragons in the universe began to wither away.

However, tens of thousands of years later, when the dragon race was in extreme decline, the dragon descendants from the ancient immortal ship endured many hardships and transformed themselves to become immortal gods once again.

Thus, the dragons of the world were reborn.

A new era has begun, and the immortal envoy, guided by fate, has arrived on a planet that once belonged to dragons.

The person who suddenly appeared at this moment and started playing and singing was naturally Wendy, the wind god.

However, when he mentioned that the immortal envoy had come to a planet that once belonged to dragons, Himeko immediately corrected him.
"Sir, this story needs to be revised."

Although our Star Train was sent to this planet by Immortal [I], we are not messengers of Immortal.

The Star Train's sole mission is to expand and connect different planets.

Although Danheng is an immortal dragon descendant, his current identity is a guard on the Starry Sky Train and an administrator of the think tank; he is not a member of the immortal lineage.

Himeko's words were correct, and Danheng immediately followed up with an explanation.

"Himeko is right. The origin of my bloodline does not define my current identity."

Although I am a dragonborn, I am not an immortal emissary. My actions are my own choices and have nothing to do with the current immortal star gods.

Since Danheng had already said that, Wendy naturally wouldn't let it go. He immediately tapped his head, made a funny face, and said...
"Oh, I guess I misunderstood."

"What a pity about my newly created story. I was thinking of going to the Angel's Gift show and having a few glasses of apple cider while I was there."

Upon hearing Wendy's comment, Paimon reflexively retorted.
“You busker, I think you just want to drink apple wine.”

Please don't spread stories involving extraterrestrial information everywhere!

After Paimon finished his rant, Dvalin immediately followed up with...
"Barbatos, I'm begging you, do something worthwhile in front of my alien kin!"

As soon as Dvarin mentioned Wendy's real name, the erudite Philin immediately spoke to himself in a voice loud enough for everyone to hear.

“Barbatos…I remember, that’s the name of the Mondstadt wind god.”

After hearing Philin's words, Ying no longer bothered to help Wendy conceal her identity, and she directly introduced her...

"Alright, let me introduce this bard who suddenly appeared. This is Venti, the Anemo Archon of Mondstadt."

After speaking, Ying also introduced the Star Train and Nordkalley's companions to Wendy and Dwarin.

However, after Ying finished introducing herself, Columbia suddenly "floated" in front of Wendy and asked curiously...

"If you are the Mondstadt Wind God, I've heard that you and Rosalind have a good relationship, the kind where you can be completely open with each other."

Columbia genuinely had no idea about the relationship between Rosalyn (the eighth seat of the Fools' Executive, the Lady) and Wendy.

She only heard Rosalind tell at a tea party when Rosalind returned to Eastendre after completing her Mondstadt quest that she had taken Wendy's heart (the heart of God).

Then she heard from someone else that "opening one's heart" was used to describe a good relationship between two people, so she concluded that Wendy and Rosalyn had a good relationship.

However, to those in the know, these words sounded far too hellish.

In other words, Columbia is someone whose innocence and lack of malice are immediately apparent to others; otherwise, Wendy would have definitely left without saying goodbye.

Of course, his lips were twitching, and he didn't know how to answer the question.

Fortunately, Ying, as a direct observer of the conversation between the "Lady" and Wendy, knew how hellish Columbia's words were and quickly pulled her away from Wendy.

After Columbia was far away, Wendy suddenly sensed something and said with a smile.
"After learning about the Star God who governs the rules of the universe, I dare not call myself the Wind God."

I am the bard Wendy; you can call me that from now on.

The wind brought new news: the witch's descendant and the knights are almost here. We'll talk more when we meet in the city.

"Tvalin, we'll leave first."

After saying that, Wendy transformed into a wisp of green wind and vanished.

Tvalin left behind the words, "Danheng, come chat at the Wind Dragon Ruins sometime, that's my home," and then he flapped his wings and flew away.

Just seconds after the two left, a woman's voice came from afar.

"Amber, Kaeya, let's go faster. The water divination shows that the train that suddenly appeared in the sky is now at Starfall Cliff."

Then, everyone saw three figures, one in red, one in purple, and one in blue, rushing up the cliff at an extremely fast speed.

Needless to say, Luminous and Paimon stepped forward to greet Mona, Amber, and Kaeya.

Then came another round of introductions.

Given the extraterrestrial nature of the Star Train crew, leaving them stranded on the outskirts of Mondstadt would certainly be inappropriate.

For Ying's sake, we can't keep her under guard.

Of course, after Mona's water divination failed in various ways, Kaeya, who sensed that the train crew's aura was not simple, did not dare to offend the Starry Sky Train Crew.

Therefore, Kaeya only has one option: to politely invite the Star Train crew back to Mondstadt and let Jean make the decision.

The Starship crew would certainly not refuse the friendly invitation from the local forces of Teyvat.

Although Philin and Lauma were a little worried about the situation in Nordkal, they also knew that they were currently far away in Mondstadt and would not be able to return to Nordkal quickly without the help of the Star Train.

So when he saw that the Star Train crew had agreed to go to Mondstadt, he didn't say anything more, but planned to wait until the Star Train and the Knights of Favonius of Mondstadt had communicated before bringing up the matter of sending himself back.

Himeko then invited Mona, Amber, and Kaeya to board the train and travel directly to Mondstadt.

After all, Starcliff is not close to Mondstadt in reality.

Having confirmed the location of the Star Train's landing point early in the morning, Kaeya and the others rode horses (Mondstadt in reality definitely has horses) at full speed to the foot of the cliff, and then climbed the mountain at full speed, only just arriving at the destination.

Therefore, the Star Train will first drive to the gates of Mondstadt, where Kaeya will get off and greet the Knights of Favonius, and then drive directly to the area behind the Knights of Favonius headquarters, using that area as a temporary stop.

On this Teyvat journey, the people stationed on the Star Train are on Sundays.

He knew that Ying and Paimon still harbored some resentment towards him, so he volunteered to stay and watch the train.

After the Onfaros incident, the Starry Sky Train crew felt relatively at ease about Sundays.

Moreover, Pam is watching over the train, so there's no fear of things going wrong on Sundays.

The reason for leaving someone to watch the train is that Pam cannot get off, in case someone causes trouble outside the Starry Sky Train.

The Knights of Favonius didn't hesitate about leaving one person to guard the Star Train, since she would definitely send more knights to guard the Star Train itself.

Just like when Luminous first arrived in Mondstadt, the Star Train crew and the Nordkalley quartet were taken to the Master's office.

After Ying and Paimon introduced themselves to each other several times, it was time for Himeko to give a lecture.

However, after learning each other's identities this time, Qin didn't ask the Starry Sky Train crew, who had more secrets, anything. Instead, she asked the Nordkale quartet.
“Miss Lauma, Mr. Philins, if you are from the Frostmoon Children and the Lamplighters, have you seen Falgar, the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, who is currently in Nordkare?”

Lauma and Flins had both been in contact with Falgar before the Moon Hunter incident. Seeing that Jean was asking, Lauma offered to explain.
"Falgar, the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius? I remember him."

Although Nordkale has always been a mixed community, it's hard to find an outsider who has integrated better than this gentleman.

I remember the first time we met, he praised the deliciousness of the food distributed by the Frostmoon Child… Although I don’t recall ever giving him any food, strangely enough, I didn’t doubt his sincerity.”

After Lauma finished speaking, Philinus also said...

“He visited the lighthouse where I was stationed, and as Lauma said, he has a very strong sense of affability.”

However, I know that his sword, like his title, is as cold as the north wind.

Hearing Lauma and Philin's words, Jean seemed relieved and smiled with satisfaction.

"It seems that Commander Falga gets along quite well with the two of them."

Since the two are friends of Commander Falgar, they are naturally also friends of the Knights of Mondstadt.

The same goes for you guys on the Star Train; the extraterrestrial information you talk about sounds like a myth to me.

However, I am willing to believe you.

During your stay in Mondstadt, I will arrange guest rooms for you all.

Qin wanted to keep the Starry Sky Train crew and then determine what kind of people they were through daily observation.

However, before she could finish speaking, Philins very decisively declined.

"Director Qin, I am very grateful for your hospitality."

However, the Nordkalley are currently facing a frenzied hunt by the Lunarians, and I cannot stay in Mondstadt for long.

Therefore, I hope the crew of the Starship can take me back to Nordkalley first. I am a Lamplighter, and I cannot allow myself to enjoy a peaceful vacation in Mondstadt while my comrades are constantly sacrificing themselves in the fight against the Wild Hunt.

　Columbia's belief that Wendy and Rosalyn had a good relationship was purely a fabrication by the author to tell this hellish joke.

　　This was not mentioned at all in the game.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)