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Zhong Heng, Himeko, and Walter also arrived at the space station's curio collection room.

Walter stood in front of the display case of the Godfall Sword for a long time, lost in thought.

Seeing this, Himeko also stepped forward curiously to observe.

Several deep red fragments floated in the air, drawn together by an unseen force, outlining the shape of a broken blade.

Its mottled surface, like a wasteland burned out by fire, tells the story of its past...

The entire Divine Fall Sword was shattered, leaving only five or six fragments of varying sizes on the tip. The sword was dull and lifeless, with marks of varying depths on it, indicating the fierce battle its owner had faced before it shattered.

Himeko raised her hand and gently stroked the broken sword. A slightly warm breath brushed against her cheek and lingered by her ear.

It seems that from the fragments, one can hear someone sobbing, someone clamoring, and someone leaving behind a silent mourning.

In the very end, Himeko heard a whisper in her ear—"She was reborn from the fire, she smiled in the fire."

Walter tightened his grip on his cane: "I'm sorry... when I found it, only these few larger fragments remained."

Himeko was stunned. Having known Walter for so long, this was the first time she had seen such complex emotions in his eyes.

Throughout the journey, the other party has always given people the impression of being reliable, yet occasionally displaying a passionate side – a calm and dependable image.

Zhong Heng stepped forward and released the display case from its restraints, carefully taking out the fragments: "It's alright. As long as there are still traces and remnants of the past on it, even if it's broken into pieces like this, it's just a matter of how long it takes."

Walter seemed relieved: "Then I'll leave it to you, sir."

Zhong Heng waved his hand: "For me, this is just a matter of mutual benefit. It just so happens that these fragments are of great significance to you, and what I need is for them to provide some experimental data for my hypothesis, nothing more."

After storing the fragments of the Godfall Sword in his Myriad Senses Pouch, Zhong Heng also took out and put away the Wind Wings that were displayed nearby.

"Similarly, as we agreed before, success or failure is still uncertain, so don't have too high expectations from the beginning."

Walter nodded: "I understand. In any case, thank you very much."

Even if Zhong Heng hadn't said anything, and even if they had failed afterward, Walter wouldn't have said anything; at most, he would have felt a little regretful.

After all, he had tried before to find his home by asking others for help and using the fragments of the Godfall Sword.

Otherwise, the fragments of the Godfall Sword wouldn't be displayed in the Black Tower's collection of rare artifacts.

After carefully storing the two strange items, the three returned to the main control module and told Estella about the matter.

After Aster completed the registration, Zhong Heng estimated the time and said to the two of them, "Let's go. Judging by the time, Xing should have made up her mind by now. Let's go to the platform and wait for her."

Neither of them had any objection to this.

However, Walter returned to the train first and locked himself in his room.

He had experienced a lot that day and had even received a glimmer of hope from Zhong Heng. He needed to adjust his emotions.

Himeko and Nakahiro didn't wait long on the platform.

Before long, March 7, Danheng, and Xing returned together.

"So, have you made up your mind?" Himeko turned around and smiled.

Xing glanced at March 7th and Dan Heng on either side of her, and finally nodded firmly: "Yes! I want to get in the car!"

Himeko's smile softened even more: "Well then~ how about we get in the car now and chat? I'll make you a cup of coffee, my special kind!"

"Sipping coffee and listening to Senior Zhongheng recount his pioneering experiences is a rare and elegant pleasure."

"Haha~ The story is very long. If we were to tell it in detail, it would probably take several days and nights to finish."

Xing looked on with anticipation.

March 7th wanted to go up and persuade Hoshino not to try Himeko's coffee, but it was too late; Hoshino had already nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, March 7th could only give Xing a look that seemed to say something but didn't, leaving Xing completely bewildered.

Everyone bid farewell to Estella and the Black Tower doll who came from the space station, and then boarded the train one by one.

Pam, who was cleaning, heard the noise, looked up, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that everyone had returned safely.

Although I had heard from Walter's passengers that there had been some accidents during the journey to the Black Tower space station, thankfully they were all resolved safely in the end.

But I still have some worries in my heart.

Now that everyone has returned safely, I can finally relax.

And judging from the situation, there seem to be new members on the train.

Little Pam put down her broom and swayed from side to side as she approached the group, carefully examining them for any injuries or anything of value.

After seeing the star, I only glanced at it out of curiosity.

When they saw Zhong Heng standing behind them, their eyes widened in surprise.

"Are you... a passenger from Zhongheng?"

Zhong Heng smiled and squatted down, trying to be at eye level with Pam: "It's me, Train Conductor Pam, long time no see."

"You rascal! You got off the train after Akivili disappeared."

"You've been gone for so many years, and you didn't even think to come back to the train to visit me!"

As Pam spoke, she waved her long ears and tapped Zhong Heng's leg several times, though she didn't use much force.

"Back then, wasn't it because I was determined about my future path that I decided to leave the train?"

"However..." Zhong Heng said, taking out a gold ticket with a weathered look from his pocket: "I've always carried this ticket that Pam gave me with me."

"Hmph~ Alright, I'm happy for passenger Zhongheng that he's found his own path."

"But ever since that wretched fellow Akivili disappeared, the journey on the Star Train has never been able to recapture the glory of its first day."

"During that period... many passengers left and never came back."

As she spoke, Pam became somewhat melancholy, and her long ears drooped limply.

"Perhaps this is what pioneering is all about: constantly embracing new challenges and meeting different people."

"And in this process, saying goodbye to the past is inevitable, isn't it?"

"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I've tasted the fragrant, crispy, and delicious Pampam Pie made by the train conductor himself!"

A hint of nostalgia flashed in Zhong Heng's eyes, but he immediately stood up with a smile and changed the subject.

"Hmph~ Fine then!"

"Since it's you, this train conductor will reluctantly make another batch of fragrant, crispy, and crunchy Pam Pie!"

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