The Star Train's Journey Through the Heavens

Chapter 89 New World Exploration Guidelines Consultation Meeting

“The Stone Heart Ten, demanding the return of the Yellow Jade, Director Topa? I didn’t expect it to be you. It’s our first meeting, please have a seat.” Himeko shook hands with Topa, and the two sat on the sofa, bringing him a cup of coffee.

“Building a good relationship with Star Train is also a very valuable investment, so it’s not surprising that our strategic investment department is here. Moreover, when you set the negotiation location in Yalilo VI, the company immediately investigated all the intelligence on this planet, and that’s when we discovered that we still had a bad debt that we hadn’t settled in Yalilo VI, so this mission was assigned to me.”

“Intelligence indicates that this planet was attacked by the Destroyer Legion and the Star Core more than seven hundred years ago. The cost of saving it would be too high, so the company only lent a sum of money and then withdrew. After we arrived here, we did not detect any influence from the Star Core. I suppose the Star Core has already been dealt with by the people of the Star Train?” Topa asked.

"Indeed, we didn't know there would be a star core here before we decided on this place. Fortunately, we sealed it in time before you arrived," Himeko said with a light laugh.

"The Star Train is indeed full of capable people. It solved the problem of the star core that most planets couldn't solve so easily. I wonder if there is any civilization continuing on Yalilo VI?" Topa praised.

"You flatter me," Himeko said modestly. Although Yalilo VI ran away when it encountered a crisis, it was because the company had expanded too much and couldn't manage everything.

In reality, the company has countless strong individuals, including several Commanders. Himeko wouldn't assume the train crew is truly remarkable just because of a few words of praise from Toppa.

“There is indeed a civilization continuing on Yalilo VI. They have resisted the star core for more than seven hundred years. Their unwavering will is astonishing and can be called a miracle in the history of preservation. As believers of the Amber King, the company should not make things difficult for them, right?” Himeko put down her coffee and looked at Toppa with a quiet gaze.

Having owed the company seven hundred years, the interest alone would be an astronomical figure. With everything in ruins and only a city to rebuild, Belleburg absolutely could not afford it.

Although Himeko did not get off the bus, she clearly knew through the group chat how hard-won Belloberg's continuation was, and couldn't help but slightly defend Belloberg.

Topa was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Miss Himeko, you're joking. How could we possibly make things difficult for them? We just want to help them get out of their predicament as soon as possible."

"I hope so. Director Topa has always had a very good reputation." Himeko gave her a deep look.

"As far as I know, more than ten Amber Ages ago, the company and Star Train had an exceptionally close relationship and even a development agreement. Unfortunately, Star Train gradually disappeared, and the agreement was lost. I wonder if Miss Himeko is aware of the contents of that agreement?" Topa probed.

"There is indeed such an agreement in the think tank on the train. The seniors considered it very thoroughly," Himeko nodded in acknowledgment.

After the new world and the universe were connected, Danheng searched the think tank for many examples of trains opening up new worlds in the past, and then found this agreement.

This agreement saved Himeko a lot of trouble, as she didn't have to rack her brains to figure out what conditions to propose to restrain the major powers, or what she might have overlooked.

Hearing Himeko's words, Topa was satisfied with the contents of the agreement and felt reassured: "It seems that tomorrow's negotiations will go smoothly. I never expected that after more than ten Amber Eras, the company and Star Train would join hands again to explore a new world. I hope that in addition to this time, we can continue to cooperate in the future."

“Of course.” Himeko nodded.

Himeko's calm demeanor made Toppa thoughtful. It seemed that this exploration of new worlds was not an accident, and the Star Train must have mastered a stable method for exploring new worlds.

In this way, the investment value of the Starry Sky Train will be greatly enhanced, and in the matter of Yalilo VI, we can make appropriate concessions and give the Starry Sky Train more face.

“However, we have one additional request for your company.” Himeko’s eyes sharpened slightly.

"Please speak, Miss Himeko."

"In the years before the Star Train disappeared, your company committed numerous heinous acts of genocide and planetary destruction during its market expansion. We strongly condemn these acts and demand that your market development department be absolutely not responsible for the expansion into this new world! Especially Oswald Schneider!" Himeko said angrily.

"I will convey Ms. Himeko's request to my superiors, and I will certainly give Ms. Himeko a reply at tomorrow's negotiations." Toppa's lips curled up slightly; he was not angry at Himeko's request, but rather pleased.

The Market Development Department and the Strategic Investment Department have always looked down on each other. One of the responsibilities of the Market Development Department is to bring the New World into the cosmic business system, but the Star Train has asked it not to be responsible for the development of the New World.

The market development department is going to lose face at the high-level meeting, and the entire department will suffer a major blow.

After testing each other's intentions, Topa finally took his leave.

Shortly thereafter, at the headquarters of Interstellar Peace Corporation, Pierpoint held an online meeting.

"We absolutely cannot accept the demands of the Star Train!" came the sound of Oswaldo Schneider, the head of the market development department, slamming his fist on the table.

“If you don’t accept, the Star Train won’t grant you access to the Silver Rail. It’s just that we won’t put you in charge. We can still integrate the New World into the cosmic commercial system even if we are in charge. It’s not a demanding requirement.” Diamond from the Strategic Investment Department spoke with a hint of mockery.

"It must be your strategic investment department that's causing this, that's why Star Train made such a request!" Oswald Schneider said bitterly.

"Don't spout nonsense. Everyone knows your ways. Even the Starry Sky Train doesn't approve of your so-called pioneering ideas. I really don't know how you managed to be an anonymous guest before, tsk." Diamond said disdainfully.

"Was the Star Train's exploration of the new world a coincidence? Will it be able to continue exploring new worlds in the future?" asked Tara Van Keen of the Building Materials Logistics Department.

“Based on Toppa’s assessment, it’s highly likely,” Diamond said.

“In that case, it’s only once, so this request is acceptable. And it only means the market development department is prohibited from being in charge, but you can still send people to participate,” Tara Van Keen said.

“I second that,” Diamond said.

“Things are different now. Akivili is long gone, and the Star Train doesn’t even have a single messenger. I think we can take control of them and have them constantly connect us to the New World. That way, we won’t have to abide by that damn agreement, and we can quickly bring the New World into our system through various means,” Oswald Schneider suggested.

“Heh.” Diamond sneered: “Do you think those nameless people are as shameless and unscrupulous as you? Given their style, they would rather die than accept our coercion.”

“These anonymous clients have extensive connections and are not so easy to deal with. Taking action against them might not be successful and could damage the company’s reputation. Let’s accept their terms; a steady, long-term approach is the best way,” Mrs. Scarface from the Business Consolidation Department objected.

“What do you think, Avalokiteshvara?” Taravankion asked.

“Ah? I was thinking, now that the passage is open, would it be feasible to use our warp technology instead of the pioneering silver rails?” said Ya Poli from the Technology Research and Development Department.

"What was the result?" Oswald Schneider, assuming that Apollo was supporting him, hurriedly asked.

“Unless the goods being transported are of extremely high value, our costs will increase dramatically, making us uncompetitive in the market and unable to even recoup the energy we consume. Therefore, I believe we should not antagonize the Star Train,” said Apoli.

"The pioneering silver track is always the best choice for a long voyage. I second that." The heads of the traditional project department and the talent incentive department also agreed.

In business, harmony is the most important thing.

"Damn it! You'll regret this!" Oswald Schneider roared before disconnecting the line.

……

The next day, the consultation meeting on the New World Exploration Guidelines was held on the train as scheduled.

At the hastily arranged conference table, Meng Huaifeng and Dan Heng sat on either side of Ji Zi like two generals, while representatives of other forces with ideas about the new world took their seats.

Because there were precedents to follow, the meeting proceeded smoothly. After Toppa, representing the company, agreed to Himeko's conditions, all parties formally signed the agreement.

"Welcome to today's Interstellar Peace Broadcast. First, let me introduce the main content of today's program."

"The Consultative Conference on the New World Exploration Principles officially convened today aboard the Star Train."

"The guidelines stipulate that the New World must not be forcibly conquered by force, nor can commercial means such as dumping be used to disrupt its economic order. While appropriate retaliation is permissible against provocative actions by the New World's native inhabitants, this cannot be used as a pretext to massacre anyone other than the provocateur..."

"Interstellar Peace Corporation states that it will strictly adhere to this pioneering guideline and welcomes oversight of its actions by any organization or individual..."

"Interstellar Peace Corporation announces that the development of the new world will be fully overseen by Stoneheart Ten Sand Gold, a senior executive in the Strategic Investment Department..."

On some unknown planet, a cowboy, upon hearing this, suddenly tugged at his hat.

"Strange, it's not those little cuties from the market development department who's here. Anyway, I'll go check it out. But you guys said you welcome supervision, so if I find out you're two-faced, don't blame me for shooting you all."

Luofu Immortal Boat, Market Development Division.

"Scott, your location is relatively close to the New World location, and the minister has decided to assign you to participate in this market development."

"They actually chose me? The Minister actually knew about a nobody like me, that's so touching!" Scott replied emotionally.

"The person in charge of this expansion is from the Strategic Investment Department, so our department will definitely be restricted. You've resorted to any means necessary, shameless and unscrupulous. The Minister has taken a liking to you at first sight. No matter what method you use, as long as you can achieve better results than the Strategic Investment Department in this expansion, the Minister will promote you five ranks!" "Five ranks?" Scott became completely excited: "Thank you for the praise, sir. I, Lone Wolf Scott, guarantee to complete the mission!"

"Great! Just ask for anything you need, and we'll provide support as long as it's not excessive!"

"Just you wait and see. If I fail to complete the mission, I'll roll all the way back to Luofu from the New World!" Scott said confidently.

……

After the meeting, Topa went to Yalilo VI for inspection. She was ultimately rejected by Bronya's acquisition conditions, but after obtaining a guarantee from the anonymous customer, she agreed to the plan of repaying in installments.

Topa was not held accountable or demoted; this concession was factored into the investment in the Star Train, which now demonstrates far greater value than before.

After some discussion, the dragons temporarily staying on the train said that they didn't really want to go to the Immortal Ship Luofu to live a life of dependence, but rather wanted to settle down in Yalilo VI.

Danheng conveyed the dragons' intentions to Bronya, and after some consideration, Bronya agreed to the dragons' request.

The dragon race is not numerous and will not occupy many planetary resources. They are also extremely powerful and can help Beloberg resist the rift creatures and the soon-to-be-resurrected Destruction Legion.

Bronya had no reason to refuse such a good helper.

With the train crew as witnesses, both sides signed an alliance, pledging to watch over each other, help each other, and advance and retreat together.

Meng Huaifeng considered whether he should return to his original world, but he only had one chance to travel back, and it would take seven or eight months to return.

Considering that he had no relatives or friends in his original world, and that the games and entertainment options here were far inferior to those here, Meng Huaifeng finally gave up the idea of ​​going back.

Hei Ta summoned Xing to the space station to conduct a simulated universe test and also thoroughly studied her martial soul.

However, when Xing returned, he said that Heita was in a bad mood. That night, Meng Huaifeng and Yinlang played a game together and learned that after being reminded by Meng Huaifeng, Yinlang had backed up all the data of all seventy-six accounts.

Silver Wolf not only successfully achieved her goal of causing trouble at the Black Tower space station, but also used another account to reincarnate her own account after the Black Tower, thinking it had won, banned her account. If the Black Tower bans her again, she will reincarnate again. Unless the entire game is shut down, it will not affect Silver Wolf's ability to play the game.

In this round, Silver Wolf was completely victorious against the two geniuses, and she breathed a sigh of relief. In her joy, Silver Wolf taught Meng Huaifeng many of her own unique skills.

Meng Huaifeng couldn't imagine how angry the proud and arrogant Black Tower would be. Given her temper, she would probably retaliate sooner or later, and the retaliation would be even more severe. Silver Wolf would definitely suffer in the future.

However, Meng Huaifeng wouldn't ruin Silver Wolf's good mood by speaking up now. He'd rather enjoy himself today than worry about tomorrow.

Under Silver Wolf's game-based education and with Himeko's coffee assistance, Meng Huaifeng actually managed to get the hang of Ether Editing. Although he was still quite inexperienced, it at least proved that with his mobile phone martial soul, he could indeed learn a technique that only Punk Lords could learn.

The moment Meng Huaifeng learned how to use EtherEdit, he tried to analyze the principles behind several of the Soul Skills that came with his own mobile phone's Martial Soul.

These soul skills exist in the form of application software on the phone. Without editing with ether, Meng Huaifeng can slowly perceive and understand the principles of these soul skills, but it can only be done through painstaking effort, which is too slow.

Using EtherEdit to analyze them was a perfect fit, and Meng Huaifeng was able to analyze a soul skill clearly in just a few days.

Meng Huaifeng's first choice to analyze was the map teleportation ability. This ability is both offensive and defensive, and is extremely useful for both survival and support.

After completing the analysis, Meng Huaifeng made minor modifications to the operating principle of the quantum leap technology generously provided by Silver Wolf.

With Meng Huaifeng's current knowledge and editing skills, he cannot make significant revisions; he can only prune and trim non-core details.

However, minor modifications are sufficient, as they at least create some differences from the original version.

Meng Huaifeng tried to delete the original soul skill again, but unfortunately, perhaps due to the power of Aha, he couldn't delete it at all.

With Meng Huaifeng's current strength, it's really overestimating his abilities to try and shake the power left behind by Aha.

When he is comparable to a messenger, perhaps he can do it.

If you can't delete it, just leave it. You can just stop using it anyway, since it has already replicated the pirated version.

No, it's just copying itself, how can that be considered piracy? They're both originals!

Moreover, as a skill that enhances movement and crowd control, who knows, it might come in handy someday?

Meng Huaifeng could only console himself with this thought.

Instead of using his soul skill, Meng Huaifeng awkwardly activated his modified map teleportation ability, teleporting himself to Xinghe and Sanyueqi's location.

Teleporting to the other people without any forced animation, Meng Huaifeng successfully bypassed the blessing of the Star God of Joy!
"We did it!" Meng Huaifeng cheered excitedly.

"What succeeded?" March 7 asked curiously.

"The pleasure Aha gave me is no longer effective!" Meng Huaifeng said smugly, hands on his hips.

Even if he's a star god, so what? He's nothing special.

Meng Huaifeng felt an unprecedented surge of arrogance when a sudden gust of cold wind blew past, making him shiver.

"Huh? Such a cool entrance move, and it's over before I even got a chance to experience it properly?" Xing looked disappointed.

“It just means we won’t be forced to play the entrance animation anymore. We can pose for it ourselves. Being forced and being proactive are completely different things. Now we have the initiative in our hands!” Meng Huaifeng made a grasping motion.

"That makes sense!" Xingfan suddenly realized, "Then let's practice a few more times, and give others a stunning entrance in the future!"

Xing seemed to imagine the stunned expressions on the faces of the others watching them. It was...so cool!

Meng Huaifeng and Xing looked at March 7th.

March 7th looked utterly resistant: "Don't look at me, I'm not going to practice such shameful moves with you!"

The two then turned their attention to Zhu Zhuqing.

Zhu Zhuqing blinked, slightly shrank her head, and stretched out her right hand to beckon: "Meow?"

"It matches my major."

"It's up to you!"

Meng Huaifeng and Xing pulled Zhu Zhuqing away, and San Yueqi covered her face as she watched their backs.

"Oh no, Aha turned on some weird switch for them!"

……

Belloborg is magnificent, not small, but it is, after all, just a city, the only city on the entire planet.

In just over ten days, the exploration team had explored the entire area and had had enough for now.

After the meeting concluded and a few more days passed, the train decided to set off again for its next destination.

Compared to the original future, the Star Train arrived at Yalilo VI two days later, but solved the Star Core much earlier. Although it was delayed for a few days due to the meeting, the time for it to set sail again was actually a little earlier than originally planned.

After all, they had already spent a few days in Belloborg to clean up the mess after resolving the core issue, which was about the same amount of time as the meeting.

　Although I've only updated one chapter so far, it's more than two chapters combined! I haven't been updating haphazardly; I've already updated more than usual. It's a pity I'm not a prolific writer; I guess I'll gradually speed up the process as I write more.

　　
　
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