Chapter 32: Big Or Small
“So troublesome? Can’t we just help her become a Pathfinder?” March 7th agreed to help so readily, without thinking it through at all.
“This universe is not yet connected to our universe. Apart from the Pioneer Destiny extending to us through the train, the powers of other Destinies have not yet manifested, so it’s impossible to step onto a Destiny.” Dan Heng refuted.
“Then just step onto the Pioneer Destiny! Maybe her strength will skyrocket like Huai Feng’s.” March 7th said.
“I’m different from Zhu Zhuqing. I crossed two different universes in a row, with the Innate Pioneer Sacred Body, which allowed me to ascend to the heavens in one step after stepping onto the Pioneer Destiny. Zhu Zhuqing is just an ordinary member of this world. Even if we help her awaken to a Destiny, she probably won’t gain much strength.” Meng Huaifeng said.
Pathfinders who step onto a Destiny with others’ help initially have little impact on their own strength. They need to personally practice and embody the Destiny’s ideology afterward to progress further on the Destiny, control more Imaginary Energy, and grow stronger.
Those like Meng Huaifeng are a minority and not representative.
“This requires discussion with Himeko and Welt before we can decide.” Dan Heng said.
“I remember Sister Himeko saying that the train never refuses anyone. As long as someone is willing to embark on the wondrous journey together, the doors will generously open for them.” March 7th managed to recite such elegant words completely for once.
Unfortunately…
Dan Heng looked at March 7th speechlessly and lightly tapped her head: “Himeko was talking about ordinary passengers. They are given Stellar Path General Tickets, which are just a symbol of Nameless identity. Only the Stellar Path Special Ticket has the ability to help someone step onto the Pioneer Destiny, and issuing a Special Ticket requires everyone’s collective recognition.”
As long as you have a Stellar Path General Ticket and get off the train, you can call yourself a Nameless in the universe, and no one will deny it.
Only those who obtain a Stellar Path Special Ticket are the true core of the Nameless.
“Ah? So that’s how it is, haha.” March 7th laughed awkwardly.
“Don’t say you’re a Nameless when you go out; it’s embarrassing.” Xing said disdainfully.
“As if you knew.” March 7th glared at Xing.
“I know now.” Xing Xiexie lifted her chin.
“Go die, you!” March 7th elbowed Xing, knocking her onto the bed, and the two tussled into a mess.
Zhu Zhuqing listened to the four’s discussion, her expression growing more and more bewildered.
What natives of this world? What Pathfinders? What Nameless? What Stellar Path Special Tickets and General Tickets?
What are they even talking about?
Zhu Zhuqing completely couldn’t understand.
Looking at the kitten with a blank face, Meng Huaifeng chuckled lightly: “Here’s the thing—we’re not from your world…”
Nameless never deliberately hide their identities. In the story, the train crew has repeatedly revealed their identities and origins proactively, so Meng Huaifeng didn’t bother acting mysterious and told Zhu Zhuqing the truth directly.
Sure enough, Dan Heng didn’t stop him and let him explain to Zhu Zhuqing.
Anyway, according to Himeko and Welt’s plan, the two universes would connect in a few years.
It could only be said that having backing and background was great—no need to hesitate or feel tied down, just do as one pleases.
Meng Huaifeng once again felt fortunate that his first world traversal was to the Honkai: Star Rail world, and he successfully joined the Stellar Train.
As Meng Huaifeng spoke, an unprecedented brilliance lit up in Zhu Zhuqing’s eyes.
“What you said… is it true?” Zhu Zhuqing gripped Meng Huaifeng’s arm tightly, her voice trembling as she asked. She actually believed it, truly believed it, but the surging emotions left her unsure what to say, so she could only ask like this.
“Of course it’s true.” Meng Huaifeng nodded affirmatively.
Zhu Zhuqing smiled brightly, her icy childlike face finally thawing, revealing some of the innocence befitting her age.
The world Meng Huaifeng described was like the Stellar Train crashing through the Amber Lord’s crystal wall, shattering Zhu Zhuqing’s narrow cognition and broadening her vision beyond her small family to truly recognize the world.
The Zhu Zhuqing who used to cultivate diligently out of fear of her family’s authority now knew for the first time how vast and wondrous the world truly was.
If she could board the train and leave this planet, her family wouldn’t be able to control her anymore, right?
She wouldn’t have to turn against her sister, forcing one of them to become a sacrifice to that ridiculous system, right?
Not only that, she could also…
She had to work hard, perform well, and strive for their recognition to join the train they spoke of.
Even if she couldn’t join, she could still ride the train to leave this world.
Zhu Zhuqing had few attachments to this world. Her sister used to treat her well, but after she awakened her Martial Spirit and was forced into the Dai family’s imperial throne struggle, everything changed.
Zhu Zhuqing, presumed to be a sure loser by default, had no one willing to invest emotions in her.
It was a waste, and she might even be settled with later.
It didn’t matter which world; she was never coming back to this one.
“When you leave this world, please take me with you.” Zhu Zhuqing requested with firm eyes.
Her eyes were sparkling with moisture, as if veiled in mist—that was her resolve to leave this world and the last trace of reluctance.
“For this, I can decide and agree.” Dan Heng said readily.
“Thank you.” Zhu Zhuqing thanked again.
Cats have strong curiosity, and this kitten Zhu Zhuqing was no exception.
It was just that survival pressure had previously left Zhu Zhuqing no mind for other things. Now that the crisis was resolved, the suddenly relaxed Zhu Zhuqing regained some of her true nature.
The freshly introduced-to-the-new-world Zhu Zhuqing kept pestering March 7th with questions about other worlds, her eyes sparkling with pure curiosity.
Her questions grew increasingly tricky and odd, giving March 7th a headache, forcing her to seek help from the encyclopedia Dan Heng.
It was already very late. March 7th hugged Zhu Zhuqing and said, “Zhu Qing sister, how about staying with us tonight? We can have a pillow fight together!”
“No need, March sister. I need to go back and pack my things, say goodbye to the dean early tomorrow morning, and handle withdrawal.” Zhu Zhuqing refused politely.
“Alright then, we’ll play next time. By the way, how old are you?” March 7th was a bit disappointed.
“Almost twelve.”
“Twelve?! So young?” March 7th was shocked. She knew Zhu Zhuqing was young, but not this young!
March 7th glanced at Zhu Zhuqing’s chest, then down at her own, and shouted in disbelief: “Only twelve, how are they so big?”
So, is Zhu Zhuqing big or small?
“A-pair, can’t beat that.” Meng Huaifeng couldn’t help but comment.
March 7th instantly flushed with anger, turning into a steam girl, and punched Meng Huaifeng twice: “Don’t talk nonsense! This girl has at least B!”
“That’s not big either.”
March 7th looked utterly defeated.
