Ironclad Group Chat: Red and Black Lists Engraved with Heroic Epics

[March 7th: Wait, the necessary condition for arriving at Dream Reef is to die in a dream... So, are we going to get stabbed too?]

[Star: Yeah. Besides, I'm in Beicheng, and Danheng in Xianzhou has already been stabbed. You're the only exception, March. Don't you feel a little out of place, and guilty about it?]

[March 7th: No, absolutely not! What kind of logic is that? It's hard to imagine anyone feeling guilty about something like that, right?]

[Shut up: Hahaha, family tradition...]

[Star/March 7th: Hiss... Shut up!]

[Qingque: Stop worrying about this, let's find the real culprit quickly. If we scare away the organizers of "Four-Foot Sanctuary," I'll have to pay out of my own pocket.]

[Fu Xuan: Heh, don't worry. I've already calculated that you'll have an "unforgettable" vacation.]

Mikael looked up at the dazzling lights on the other side of the sky, his gaze seemingly piercing through time and space: "Back when Pinocchio was still called the 'Frontier Prison,' it was the 'Pioneers' who connected it to the stars. They were all heroes who saved Asdna, and their names should be engraved on the monument of time, not on this small stone."

"But now, the star of the event is just a beautiful dream, and the heavy history, like that prison, has long since vanished without a trace."

The robin, overcome with sorrow, said, "Their names are engraved on the monument, which means..."

Himeko arrived earlier and lingered there for a while, while the new generation of train navigators were even more sorrowful: "According to Mr. Mika, they passed away a long time ago."

The three nameless passengers abandoned the train's never-ending adventure, but they did not abandon the spirit of exploration. On the contrary, they adhered to the train's motto and devoted themselves to a great rescue.

They succeeded!

Unfortunately, his life ended at the point of success.

Mikael mourned, "Lazarina died in the War of Independence. To find out where the memory matter was flowing, she piloted the shuttle alone into the center of the galaxy and never returned..."

"Tirnan was a skilled and reliable cowboy who was adept at using firearms. He led his people through the brutal foreign wars, but he couldn't hold out until the day when peace truly arrived..."

"In the decade following the war, Pinocone was mired in internal and external troubles. For the sake of Asdna, Tirnan revived the path of [exploration], leading the Lantern Moth family to explore beyond the star system, only to be surrounded by the Zerg swarm... and wiped out."

March 7th is the most sentimental, and after hearing Mika's words, she became even more dejected: "Although I had expected it, the stories of the seniors... are still very regrettable."

[The Undying Path: Tirnan?]

[March 7th: Do you know him?]

[Undying Path: Of course, he's a great lad! But he joined the Sea Patrol Rangers when I was almost... cough cough, let's not talk about that.]

[Star: That makes even more sense. Tiernan was once an unknown traveler, then got off at Pinocchio, and finally died here. Where would he find the time to be a wandering knight? Could it be just a coincidence of names?]

[Huang Quan: No. I remember now. My real purpose for this trip was to bring something to their descendants, as entrusted by Tirnan. He miraculously survived on the front lines in Pinocchio and has been following the chivalrous heroes ever since.]

[Pam: You've seen him? Is he alright, Pam?]

[Huang Quan: He… I purified him not long ago when he had become a Blood Sin Spirit. But his will is incredibly strong; even as a Blood Sin Spirit, he hasn't lost his mind. On the contrary, he still believes he's alive and looks forward to seeing his old friends.]

[Pam: Tirnan...]

Upon hearing this, Pam felt an overwhelming pang of sorrow, and tears welled up in her eyes.

[Himeko: To the nameless predecessors, whether their deeds were glorious or unjust, we will take over. May they rest in peace.]

[Star: May the departed rest in peace.]

[Danheng: Rest in peace...]

[Dreamer: Mikhail, may your soul rest in peace.]

[Hanabi: Huh? You're here too?]

……

Himeko took a deep breath: "Their lives were spent venturing into the unknown, truly deserving of the name 'Pioneer.' But... what about this blank monument...?"

Everyone's gaze was fixed on that spot.

Before Mikael could speak, Gallagher led two distinguished guests to them and interrupted, "When Dream Reef was born, its owner was still alive. But that person said, 'This day will come eventually,' and insisted on erecting a blank tombstone for himself."

He looked around at everyone and exchanged a few pleasantries: "Everyone on the Star Train, we meet again."

Seeing my sister on Sunday finally put my mind at ease: "Robin..."

"Brother..." the robin choked out.

"If you need some private space..." Gallagher pointed to a secluded spot: "Please go ahead."

"grateful."

"Thank you for your consideration, Mr. Gallagher."

The two left for the time being.

Turning back to the train crew, Gallagher said, "Let's talk about our business first, what do you all think?"

"It's alright." Walter went straight to the point: "However, Mr. Gallagher went to great lengths to bring together the family head, the Star Train, and the Star Core Hunters, so there must be something important to discuss, right?"

Gallagher chuckled softly: "Ha, even you guys figured it out?"

March 7th's brow twitched slightly, and she bluntly retorted, "You practically have the words 'mastermind' written all over your face..."

"Hahaha," Gallagher laughed, "Mr. Walter is right, it is indeed time to be open and honest."

"The brother and sister already know what they need to know, and they know exactly how to choose. Since you anonymous guests have arrived rather late, I should take some time to answer your questions."

"Before we begin, let me reintroduce myself—the founder of Dream Reef, the assistant to the Watchmaker, and also the one who sent out that invitation..."

With one hand on his hip and his eyes drooping, he said solemnly yet somewhat casually, "Greetings from the fictional historian, Gallagher."

[Star: You, Gallagher, you actually forged our invitations? And maybe many other people's invitations were forged too?]

[Black Swan: No wonder. I was wondering why Pinocchio's official invitations ended up in the hands of the Annihilation Gang, and then further into the hands of the Underworld. Such a chaotic distribution of invitations is just asking for trouble. So it was you who was secretly involved?]

[Gallach: If we don't muddy the waters, the entire train crew will probably be under surveillance the moment they step into Pinocchio.]

Himeko had done her homework beforehand and nodded, saying, "I confirmed with Mr. Michael that the information about the family, the [Watchmaker], and that Mikhail is accurate."

"Long live understanding," Gallagher said. "Then we can have a proper chat. I'm sure you're all eager to know why I went to such lengths to orchestrate an inheritance battle, extending invitations to so many factions and causing such a commotion at Pinocchio..."

"The answer is actually very simple, and you are all very familiar with it. The root of everything... is the [Star Core]."

"Star core?"

[Star: Another star core? Why do I have relatives everywhere I go?]