Xingtie: Starting with an in-depth analysis of the Yellow Springs

"It seems we should stay behind and handle some adult matters."

Himeko understood his thoughts, of course. Despite his advanced age, Walter still had the same youthful spirit and loved excitement.

"Don't be impatient, Walter, you'll have your chance to shine."

Meanwhile, Himeko's original backup plan was also revealed: Pam would separate a carriage to be used for the reclamation of Onpharos.

Separating the carriages was a taboo for Pam, because a navigator once loved to do it, resulting in a near-total failure rate of recovering the separated carriages.

This was also done with everyone's safety in mind, as Onfaros is, after all, an undeveloped area.

"The carriages are preparing to separate! Three...two...one!"

Xing and Danheng rode in separate carriages towards Onfaros.

“…Who is it?”

A strange sound was faintly heard in the middle of the star.

[Star: Hey, I knew I hadn't misheard, something made a sound.]

[Mimi: Mimi! (You're the one who's a piece of trash!)]

The train, heading towards the ground, passed through the dark clouds, but the dawn machine did not illuminate the earth as usual.

The train was instantly pierced by the spear, flames billowing thick smoke as it plummeted toward the ground.

"Oh no! Why is this video playing Dawn Machine? We're doomed!"

"Saifei'er's face turned pale, and she wrung her hands nervously, hoping that Aglaia would not find out the truth. Please."

The thief spirit jumped around, saying, "What do we do, boss? Is Ohmma going to fall too?"

"Stop talking nonsense, let's go back to the Holy City." Saifei threw out a flurry of coins.

Chapter 242 Dawn Machine

[Star: That's it! We almost got hit when we came in. It's very hostile towards us. Bai'er, that spear, could it be from one of your local evil forces?]

[Bai'e: That's the spear of the Titan of Strife, but he's gone mad, perhaps sensing the presence of the extraterrestrials.]

[Tian: Is Little Grey alright?]

[Star: This happened right after we landed, it really infuriates me.]

[Aglaia: Bai'er, please take our guests from afar to the holy city of Ohma. We must not let what happened before occur again.]

[Bai E: Understood, the Earth Beast is advancing at full speed.]

[That summer: When you get back, feed the Earth Beast some better quality red soil, you hear me?]

[Bai E: Don't worry, teacher, I've remembered.]

[Aglaia: Anaxxramas of the Tree of Enlightenment, I thought you were only obsessed with experiments, but it turns out you have other interests.]

[Naka: Hmph, don't try to scheme against me with this. But I do admire one thing about you: you always call me by my full name. Keep it up.]

[Fufu: Why do you hate being called Nakatsuki? It's not even that bad.]

[Xia Die: The teacher really hates one thing the students said, so after class...]

[Sino: Hahaha, Miss Xia Die, so you can tell jokes too! We're kindred spirits.]

[Xia Die: This…]

[Tinari: Great Wind Machine, I'm truly defeated by you. Please, stop telling lame jokes.]

[Sino: Oh…wait a minute, so you hit the nail on the head earlier; windmills can also be considered a kind of 'discipline officer'.]

after a while…

It hurts so much, I feel like my brain is going to explode.

Xing, holding her head, shakily stood up and opened her eyes. The Starry Sky Train was engulfed in raging flames, surrounded by broken walls and ruins.

"...Danheng?"

Dan Heng was leaning against a pile of rubble not far away, his head drooping, and he didn't look well.

Xing quickly walked over and patted him on the shoulder.

There's no response, could it be...?

With his hands on his chest, he muttered, "It's time to name the third reincarnation..."

[Danheng: ?]

[Star: Haha, isn't it normal to have a new name in every life?]

[Blade: He's not dead.]

[Ring: What kind of hellish talk is this, sister? You're really going too far.]

[Qingque: Danheng...then the third incarnation should be called Danshu.]

[Gui Naifen: Is this the time to discuss this? I feel like he's a bit dead.]

Wait… Danheng’s chest is heaving; he’s still alive. How can we save him?

Slap him across the face?

Xing recalled the scene of her first encounter with Danheng in early March…

Yes, just do it.

Once the idea took hold, Xing felt as if someone was shouting in her ear: "Go for it! This is exactly what you want to do."

It's truly a devilishly decadent sound.

Xing shook her head, shattering these illusions, and after some mental preparation, finally bent down...

He closed his eyes, feigning helplessness, "...I'm sorry, Danheng."

Dan Heng grunted, "...What did I owe you?"

He then used his hands to support himself on the ground and slowly got up.

Xing scratched her head awkwardly, then quickly thought of something, "...I'm sorry, I couldn't protect you."

[Xing: Oh dear, why is even what I'm thinking being revealed? Danheng, let me explain.]

[Danheng: Cough cough, no need, I understand.]

[Ying: It's hard to refuse this o(*￣︶￣*)o.]

[Himeko: Thankfully, we have the train for protection. Welt, you all need to be extra careful this time.]

"Hmm... how long have we been asleep?" Danheng looked into the carriage.

"After the carriage was hit, you lost consciousness. I carried you out and then I passed out too. Luckily, the carriage protected us, otherwise we would have been torn to pieces."

Danheng is also a bit confused now. He checked Xing himself and found that her body had not shown any reaction before.

Now... never mind, maybe I'm overthinking it.

"... Let's try to contact the train first."

Danheng took out his phone, edited a message, and sent it.

Message sending failed!

Dan Heng put his phone away expressionlessly, as if he had expected it.

"Now it's up to you and me."

Judging from the surrounding buildings and statues, Onphalus must have been a place where civilization existed.

However, the immediate priority is to find a safe place to establish a base. The attack on the train indicates their hostility towards outsiders.

After hearing the analysis, Xing couldn't help but smile wryly, "Now I'm a wanted criminal again..."

The pink figure vanished in an instant, but Xing managed to catch a glimpse of it.

The two immediately decided to explore their surroundings, as everything was still unknown and they had to be extra careful.

Following the floating pink rabbit, the two navigated through the ruins that blocked their way.

In the faint whispers in their ears, the two seemed to see the past, a time when everything was prosperous.

[Robin: This little pink sprite is no ordinary creature; it's the one behind those illusions.]

[Tibo: Ripples of the Past.]

[Mimi: Mimi...]

[Star: Oh no! You said March 7th warned us that the first native creature we encountered was in big trouble, isn't that her?!]

[Kaze Sumire: But I've never seen a little rabbit that can float. It's really strange. As a doctor, I know a lot about native creatures.]

[That Summer: Perhaps she came because of you.]

[Star: Ah, me? I guess so. The protagonist has to be different, of course. Um… pink puppy, come out here! I can afford a pet.]

【*Mei: Pink fairy, fairy Airi, you still say you're not Alicia?】

【*Alicia: Mei~ I'm so sad. I'm one of a kind, and you actually mistook her for me.】

Kiana: Ahem, watch your step!

"Look, over there."

Xing followed Dan Heng's gaze and exclaimed, "Wow, what a huge ball..."

"Mega-structures are everywhere, indicating that the local area not only has advanced engineering technology but also a certain universal belief. Unfortunately, it's too far away to see the details."

For those who have just arrived in an unknown world, architecture is a good way to determine information about civilization.

[Bai Er: Strange, why isn't the Dawn Machine lit up?]

[Sai Fei'er: They're so far away, it's normal that they can't see the light, don't overthink it.]

[Aglaia: Sefaria, rushing to explain isn't like you. You're hiding something... Let's go back to Ohma, let's talk face to face.]

[Star: Can this thing actually glow?]

[Wind Violet: Of course, Grey, all our light comes from it.]

"Speak, what do you want?" Sai Fei'er sat down and poured herself a glass of water, but her shifty eyes betrayed her.

A hint of doting flashed in Aglaia's eyes, but she didn't hold back and stated the truth.

"I remember you once apprenticed at the Chephale priesthood."

Sai Fei'er snorted coldly and turned her head away. "Is that even a question? Wasn't it you who introduced her?"

"Aglaia paused for a moment, then turned to Chefal and sighed, or more precisely, at the Dawn Machine on its back."

Chapter 243 My Cat

"How much longer can the Dawn Machine last, or is it already useless?"

"The cat's pupils contracted sharply, feigning nonchalance. 'What are you talking about? That thing is the protection of Kefal, of course it can keep illuminating Ohm.'"

Aglaia shook her head: "Ever since you inherited the flame of the Trick Titan, I haven't been able to see through your lies, but I know very well that you're lying."

"The gold thread lets me see more. Tell me, Sefaria, how much longer can the Dawn Machine last?"

"You arrogant fool, who do you think you are? Aglaia... I hate you, I hate your gold thread, I hate everything about you. The Dawn Machine has nothing to do with me, goodbye forever."

"Sai Fei'er roared and walked towards the door without looking back."

“Come back, you’ve had a tough time all these years,” Aglaia said softly.

"In the years since you left, I've carefully investigated and reflected from time to time on how I might have hurt you."

"But I gained nothing. Ever since you left the priesthood, you seem to have become a different person, avoiding contact with me as much as possible."

"The cat stopped, her feet still, her back to Aglaia. Tears welled in her eyes, and she pressed her lips tightly together, trying hard not to let them fall."

"The loneliness and perseverance she endured for centuries made her afraid to reveal her true self. But Aglaia's golden thread could see into people's hearts, and she dared not gamble on it, nor could she."

"I...I don't know what you're talking about. I don't want to see you because I've grown up and don't want anyone controlling me. Anyway, I'm not recognized by anyone; all I do is steal. I don't deserve to be a Golden Descendant."

"Aglaia slowly approached Saifeier, reached out and hugged the cat in her arms, whispering in her ear."