bacchusnovels Chapter 71 Flight Route Turnaround
Chapter 71 Flight Route Turnaround
In Gui Naifen's live broadcast room, the camera is currently focused on the train's conference room.
The story seamlessly picks up where the previous version left off—a warp route meeting is being held inside the train, and Train Conductor Pam is preparing to announce the next destination.
The atmosphere was already a bit quiet because Dan Heng had a "nightmare" and didn't attend.
Just as Pam cleared her throat to speak—
A slender shadow, holding a black umbrella, silently appeared in the center of the carriage.
"Long time no see, everyone on the Starry Sky Train."
Kaffa's voice was as soft as melting honey. She raised her head slightly and slowly swept her gaze over everyone.
"I am Kaffa."
The train crew tensed up instantly.
She walked confidently into the crowd, her black high heels clicking crisply and calmly on the metal floor.
"Ah, the timing is good," she smiled, her eyes curving into a beautiful arc. "Everyone's here."
She paused, then added softly:
"It seems they're all there."
Himeko turned her head away, not even wanting to look at her: "There's no need for that charming self-introduction—Star Core Hunter."
The Star of Eden silently appeared in Walter's hand, gleaming with a cold blue light.
Pam darted behind his legs and hugged him tightly, only her long ear tips showing.
Kaffa simply chuckled. "Himeko, isn't that right?"
"I apologize for interrupting your gathering. But I believe you will understand my intrusion after hearing my request."
She walked to the porthole and tapped her fingers lightly in the air, as if she were looking up unseen documents.
"I need you to change your destination."
The live chat exploded instantly:
"Kamo!! My destiny, Kamo!!"
"You won't grow taller if you hold an umbrella indoors—even though you're already quite tall!"
"How can she even make the projection so elegant? I can't stand it..."
"So the train was originally going to Luofu? Was it intercepted by Caroline halfway?"
"Did anyone notice Himeko's expression? Her disgust is practically overflowing the screen, hahaha!"
Himeko: Are you here to take custody of the child?
"Pam: Tactical concealment (only her ears are visible.jpg)"
......
Meanwhile, inside the actual observation carriages of the Starry Sky Train—
Himeko gazed thoughtfully at the image projected on the screen: "Is this the future Eriol originally predicted?"
Kafka was slowly stirring her coffee, the sugar not yet fully dissolved: "Oh right, if it weren't for this game... that's how it was written in the script."
She looked up, smiling brightly, "But why do you always seem reluctant to see me? Have I done anything to offend you?"
Himeko snapped out of her daze, rolled her eyes at her, and didn't reply.
......
In the live stream, the plot continues to unfold.
Every conversation between Kaffa and Himeko felt like walking on a silent blade.
She told the train crew that the Luofu Immortal Ship was currently in the midst of two jumps; forty-five system hours ago, a star core exploded in Luofu without warning; her companion, Blade, was detained as the mastermind; she hoped the train would go to Luofu to stop the disaster and rescue her companion.
Another barrage of question marks floated across the screen:
"??? Luo Fu will explode a star core? Isn't the Immortal Ship protected by a Star God?"
"Oh no! I just arrived in Luofu yesterday! Is it too late to run away now??"
"Wait for me upstairs! I haven't taken in my laundry yet, so I'm going back first—"
"What's the panic? The Immortal Ship Alliance is one of the top powers in the universe. Surely they can withstand the attack of just one star core?"
"Exactly, if all else fails, there's always Lan! The Hunting Star God can shoot her down with one arrow!"
"...Easier said than done. Why don't you try catching an arrow yourself?"
"I know! It must be Otto's doing!"
......
The imminent eruption of a star core instantly threw all the tourists on the fairy ship into a panic.
The recent Star Chariot tickets were sold out, and the streets of Changletian and Jinren Lane were suddenly empty, with only the clear sound of the Yunqi Army's patrolling footsteps.
At this moment, Xing, Sanyueqi, Danheng, along with Jingliu and Baiheng, who were forcibly added by Jingyuan, formed the "Star Core Investigation Team," which stood out conspicuously on the empty street.
On March 7th, shading his eyes with his hand, he looked around and said, "There's not a single clue! How are we supposed to search like this?! General Jingyuan is really giving orders too much!"
Bai Heng chimed in, "Exactly! I never imagined that after all these years, Jing Yuan would become so 'bad'!"
Jing Liu didn't speak, but simply crossed her arms and quietly followed half a step behind Bai Heng—she came purely to protect these "not-so-bright" teammates.
Xing held up her phone, the screen displaying Gui Naifen's live stream. She muttered, "Lin Lin won't say anything, what a stingy guy!"
What she was really thinking about was the "mysterious power" mentioned in the preview; she was itching to possess it.
Dan Heng remained calm, analyzing as they walked: "General Jingyuan must have his reasons. What we can do now is follow the plot lines, detect any anomalies as soon as possible, and then head to the target location."
Because of Lin Lin's intervention, the Qiong Guan Formation could not provide any useful information.
The enemy is in the dark while we are in the light; they don't even know the details of their opponent—they only know the huge shadow of the BOSS in the preview PV.
However, Dan Heng vaguely sensed that Jing Yuan, Lin Lin, and Mr. Walter... seemed to have other plans.
But now is not the time to lay all the cards on the table.
......
The scene shifts back to the live stream, and the story continues.
Kafka's projection.
She tilted her head slightly, her tone carrying a meaningful "praise": "Brave and fearless pioneers, nameless strangers who do good deeds... surely they won't stand idly by, right?"
Himeko's gaze sharpened: "...Your companion named Blade wasn't spared either, was he?"
Kafka chuckled, putting her index finger to her lips: "Well... I can't say."
"The coordinates are here. Everything... is up to you."
She input the real-time coordinates of the Luofu Immortal Boat into the system.
The background music quietly stopped, leaving only the clattering of mechanical gears, which was exceptionally clear in the silent carriage.
Finally, she left behind a statement that sounded both prophetic and lamenting:
"Although... their goals are completely different, the orbits of the stars will eventually intersect."
"goodbye."
The holographic projection flickered twice and then disappeared into the air.
Xing stood there, opened her mouth, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
The comments section became lively again:
"If the train doesn't go, will Luofu really be unable to hold on?"
"Did Caroline secretly glance at the main character in the middle? I saw it!"
"'The tracks will eventually converge'... Where are the pedantic researchers? We need an in-depth analysis!"
"I'll ask for you: Please analyze the deeper meaning of Kafka's last sentence in the text? What implications does it have for the player? And what is the author's intended message? (6 points)"
"...Are you a devil? You only gave me a 6 out of 10 after three questions?"
"Am I the only one who thinks the silly March 7th is so cute?!"
......
The story continues: Himeko asks Sangetsu-shichi to call Dan-heng over so that everyone can vote on the matter.
Xing then took the opportunity to ask Pam for her opinion on Kafka.
Pam hugged Walter's leg, her ears drooping: "Kafka... well, Pam doesn't like her. There's a... dangerous vibe about her."
A flurry of laughter filled the screen as comments streamed by:
"But I like her! (Very loudly)"
"Because Pam is afraid of her (doge.jpg)"
"To be honest, it's precisely this alluring sense of danger that makes it so captivating..."
"Pam said it's not that she's afraid, but that she doesn't like it~ (seriously)"