Chapter 4: Assigning A Mission To The Pioneer
It wasn’t until a man wearing a brown trench coat and glasses arrived that the two stopped fooling around and got up to straighten their clothes.
“I’m very sorry the train hit you. I am Welt Yang, representing the train crew to apologize to you. Fortunately, you’re fine, which relieves us. Feel free to make any requests, and the train crew will compensate you as best we can.” Welt said solemnly to Meng Huaifeng.
Although it was an apology and the tone was sincere, Meng Huaifeng keenly felt that Welt’s gaze on him was strange.
“Thank you for your concern. This isn’t your fault, so no compensation is needed.”
Meng Huaifeng clearly knew the cause and effect of the matter; it was all the system’s fault and couldn’t be blamed on the train crew.
To be precise, he had been scamming the Stellar Train.
“Don’t refuse. Regardless of the reason, the train hit you, so we should apologize to you.” A glint flashed in Welt’s eyes: “But before that, please inform us of your name and origin, and why you suddenly appeared on our route.”
If he wasn’t mistaken, the young man before him was an ordinary person who had not yet set foot on any destiny and showed no signs of cultivation. How could such an ordinary person appear in the vacuum of space without any tools or protective measures?
Meng Huaifeng frowned slightly. With his experience and knowledge, it was impossible to fabricate a flawless reason to deceive the steady and prudent Anti-Entropy leader.
How did his ordinary human physique get into space? And how was he unscathed after being hit by the train?
Meng Huaifeng couldn’t explain it. There might be such technological devices in the Honkai universe, but Meng Huaifeng didn’t know them.
Making up excuses casually would require fabricating a second lie to cover the first, then a third, and sooner or later it would be exposed.
Rather than being exposed for lies and leaving a bad impression on the train crew, it was better to tell the truth.
Most importantly, the train crew’s way of doing things was trustworthy!
“My name is Meng Huaifeng, a fledgling world traveler. Mister Welt should have other companions, right? Why not explain everything together after meeting them, to avoid repeating myself.” Meng Huaifeng said sincerely.
Welt pondered for a moment and said, “Very well, please follow me.”
The group of four headed toward the train.
March 7th was still shy about what happened earlier and didn’t dare get too close to Meng Huaifeng, so she took the lead and walked ahead.
Meng Huaifeng sidled up to A Xing and whispered, “Hey, buddy, did you take a photo just now? Send it to me.”
March 7th ahead paused for a moment, turned her head, and glared threateningly at A Xing, but it wasn’t fierce—instead, it was somewhat cute.
Welt’s grip on his cane tightened a bit.
“March disagrees.”
Meng Huaifeng rubbed his chin; dealing with a pioneer…
“I want a photo. Only you can help me, pioneer. Please help me out.” Meng Huaifeng sincerely made the request.
“Since you’ve sincerely asked for help, the helpful pioneer will definitely assist you!”
Got another task! Yay!
“Thanks, pioneer! I have no money. Take anything you like from this backpack!”
Meng Huaifeng boldly handed the backpack to A Xing, suddenly feeling much lighter.
To be safe, Meng Huaifeng’s backpack was filled with all sorts of random things. Walking on the road with the heavy backpack hadn’t felt burdensome, but now in the wilderness, after just a few dozen meters, Meng Huaifeng was already somewhat out of breath.
Since he had already connected with the train crew, the items in the backpack weren’t important anymore. It was perfect to hand this heavy burden to A Xing.
Treasure chest!
A Xing’s eyes lit up instantly. What exactly was in the backpack?
Endless desire for exploration and curiosity welled up in A Xing’s heart.
But A Xing still had professional ethics and didn’t immediately open the backpack. Instead, she took out her mobile phone, planning to complete the request first.
“Hey! A Xing, being helpful doesn’t mean helping with everything! Darn it!” March 7th said shyly and anxiously, grabbing A Xing’s collar and shaking it vigorously.
This photo… how could this kind of photo be sent to others?
Pfft… no, it can’t be sent to anyone!
“Little March 7th, don’t even think about stopping me from completing the request.” A Xing instantly subdued March 7th.
Having no way to deal with A Xing, March 7th glared fiercely at Meng Huaifeng, startling him into taking a step back as he said vigilantly.
“Don’t attack me. If you do, I’ll make you beg me not to kill you.”
Combat power in the Star Rail universe was ridiculously high. According to observation records from Luan Po’s laboratory, when the experiment progress reached 15%, Luan Po’s visual nerve reaction speed was 3210 times that of a normal person, auditory nerve reaction speed 1305 times, vision 908 times, hearing 21358 times, bone hardness 733 times, and muscle strength 3596 times.
Doubling muscle strength didn’t mean power doubled—it was far more than that.
And this was only young Luan Po; after becoming a Sea Patrol Ranger, Luan Po was definitely much stronger than these figures.
Luan Po’s combat power was considered high-level in the Star Rail worldview, but not yet top-tier.
March 7th might be a bit weaker than Luan Po, but to an ordinary person, she was superhuman. If she didn’t control her strength, Meng Huaifeng could easily become Meng Huaifeng paste.
“Um, Uncle Yang~” March 7th pitifully sought help from Welt.
“Alright, stop fooling around.” Welt intervened.
From his words and actions, this person didn’t seem to be a bad person. Welt judged inwardly.
Meng Huaifeng gave A Xing a look, and A Xing understandingly returned a look.
Don’t worry, bro. I’ll send it to you privately later.
Soon, the four returned to the train.
“You’re back.” Himeko greeted, giving March 7th a teasing look before sizing up Meng Huaifeng.
Himeko said elegantly and graciously, “Hello, I’m Himeko. Welt should have already apologized to you; his words represent the entire train crew.”
The real Himeko was even more beautiful than in the game, with a completely different style from March 7th—more impactful. Meng Huaifeng stared in a daze.
Although he quickly came back to his senses, Meng Huaifeng still felt a bit embarrassed, his face slightly flushed.
“Hello, I’m Meng Huaifeng.”
The others also introduced themselves one after another.
“Sorry, Pam. I didn’t spot you in time, that’s why we hit you.” Pam apologized to Meng Huaifeng alone, her tone full of guilt.
“No, it’s not your fault. I appeared too suddenly.” Meng Huaifeng comforted.
“Come in and sit first. Pam feels very guilty and prepared small cakes and juice for you right after learning you’re okay, as an apology. Of course, this isn’t the compensation Welt mentioned—you can still make a request.” Himeko led Meng Huaifeng into the train and took a seat.
The space inside the train was much larger than it appeared from outside, likely using grotto-heaven or space folding technology.
