“In the far north, I witnessed with my own eyes the struggle of the former Great Guardian against an unspeakable force. In her final moments, she confided her greatest regret to me… ”
“ …That was the lockdown order that separated the upper and lower districts for over a decade. As time went on, she began to realize the dire consequences of her decision… Although filled with guilt, she was already unable to turn back.”
“Therefore, she left a message before her death… She hoped that Belobog would be reunited when the influence of the [Star Core] dissipated. She hoped that people from both the upper and lower districts would welcome the dawn together.”
Inside the train.
Everyone was watching Xiao Gui Zi’s livestream.
At first, upon learning that these were images from the future, people were either grave, shocked, or simply couldn't believe it.
But as the story continued, their hanging hearts slowly eased.
After all, no matter what, this was just a game.
It couldn’t possibly suddenly turn into a monster and jump out to devour everyone.
Under the continuous impact, March 7 seemed to be a little numb.
She even took a plate of fruits and snacks.
Sitting on the sofa, she watched Bronya’s speech with relish.
Himeko came over and joined March 7 in their carefree eating and drinking.
Since they couldn't do anything about this game, they might as well just give up!
Don’t tell me!
Seeing yourself from a third-person perspective is quite amusing!
The two made up their minds.
They would make time to catch up on all the previous plot points, without missing a single word!
In the square in front of the Krippe Fortress, in the presence of the people, Bronya’s speech was nearing its end.
“I firmly believe that through our collective efforts, our world – the world known as [Jarilo-VI] by the [Trailblazers] – will surely return to the embrace of the stars.”
“But before we achieve this goal, please allow me to temporarily lead you forward in a humble capacity…”
“I, Bronya Zaychik, the nineteenth [Guardian] of Belobog, hereby declare——”
Amidst the cheers and joy of the people, the declaration came to a successful conclusion.
March 7 and Himeko applauded simultaneously.
“You know what, Bronya actually spoke pretty well!”
“Yeah, she even mentioned us! Our efforts on Jarilo-VI haven’t been in vain!”
“I’ve decided, I’m going to get both Seele and Bronya!”
“Hope my budget is enough…”
They chatted while watching.
The subsequent plot was very lighthearted, mainly focusing on March 7 taking photos and shopping.
Soon, March 7 claimed she was tired and wanted to go back to the Golden Courtyard Hotel to get a good night’s sleep.
Upon seeing the hotel appear in the plot, Himeko's face flushed slightly.
She secretly prayed that the developers wouldn’t do anything funky at the hotel this time.
If this continued, her cool and handsome Silver Galaxy Bat persona would be completely ruined!
She would turn into a complete clown!
After selecting the option of [Going to bed], the screen suddenly went black.
A small line of text appeared.
【The Creation Engine, Cocolia, the illusory cosmic space, the [Preservation]’s gaze – the scenes related to that decisive battle keep flashing back and forth, ultimately piecing together a hazy and unreal memory film.】
【The final frame of the image freezes at the moment before the Star Core dissipates with Cocolia. In that fleeting moment, a strange voice seemed to whisper in your ear… and then murmur…】
【But the voice was fleeting. You tried to rewind to the previous frame of the memory, only to find that the film in your hand had been cut, the cut clean and precise, leaving no trace.】
【Then, you heard the woman’s voice again…】
“At the end of your journey, all the mysteries that have been plaguing you will be solved.”
The livestream fell silent for a few seconds.
Then came Xiao Gui Zi’s exclamation.
“That… that’s Kafka’s voice, right?!”
March 7 poked Himeko.
Her expression was full of curiosity and longing.
“Hey, tell me, what’s the real relationship between you and Kafka?”
Himeko opened her mouth. Of course, she didn’t know herself.
But she tentatively said, “Mom?”
“Pfft…”
The soda in March 7’s mouth sprayed out.
“Kafka Mom?”
“No…”
“Kafka-ma?”
“Don’t tell me! I think it’s quite fitting to call that woman that.”
“If that’s the case, then I’m your sister, and Kiana is your adoptive mother…”
Seeing March 7 become increasingly absurd, Kiana lightly coughed, signaling her to stop.
Just then, an image appeared on the screen again!
And this person,
was completely unexpected by everyone!
Someone who should have already left the scene.
Someone who seemed to be responsible for humor throughout the story, yet played a crucial role at critical moments.
– Sampo!
At this moment, Sampo was talking to an old-fashioned television set, as if to himself.
“–Yeah, it was a real nail-biter back then! But thankfully, I, Sampo, was quick on my feet: Hey! I don’t need to be the main character, do I? It’s good enough to be a masked clown, right?”
“Turns out, the folks on the Star Rail are more interesting than I thought! You like it? Really? Hahaha, it’s a masterpiece, isn’t it.”
“…No, no, I don’t want to leave this place yet. What, Aethon? What’s the fun in that place full of luxury? [The more it reflects human dignity, the more advanced the happiness] – that’s what’s interesting!”
“Okay, bye. Say hello to the brothers and sisters in the tavern for me, and don’t forget to tell them – just tell them to look forward to the next act from your old pal, Sampo! I’m taking my bow now.”
It seemed that his conversation with someone had ended, and Sampo smiled as he left that place.
March 7 was stunned.
Then she suddenly realized.
“Quickly! Open the bullet comments and see what others are saying?”
Bullet comments, like March 7 and Himeko, were completely taken aback by this situation.
…
“???”
“Sampo, what are you doing?!”
“The end of the plot, and there’s actually a scene with me, your old pal, Sampo?”
“He’s not from this planet?”
“I’m really shocked! I never expected that Sampo had another identity!”
“This guy is definitely not simple!”
“I felt something was off about him before, and some choices in the main story hinted at it too!”
“Could he be someone from the company?”
“Is Sampo related to the Star Core Hunters?”
…
Just as everyone was speculating about Sampo’s identity.
Sampo, who had already left, suddenly reappeared in the camera.
He bowed slightly towards the viewers.
“This story is dedicated to you, dear audience – did you find a little joy in it?”
“–If you say you didn’t, well, Sampo would be very sad, you know.”