After a moment of thought, Little Gui chose the third option.
[The end of the journey, when you want to commemorate it…]
"Little Gui still prefers the end, because it always makes me think back to the beginning of the story, recalling all the emotions the story brought us…"
"Feel free to share which part you like in the chat, everyone~"
In the story.
After giving her answer,
March 7th immediately responded, "Me too. For this journey to Amphoreus, we have to take a group photo that everyone is satisfied with!"
"Ah! Can't just keep chatting, I need to prepare a few more batteries. What if we end up somewhere really primitive?"
After that,
March 7th gently gazed at the photo wall and fell silent.
Heading to the Party Car.
Black Swan stood calmly in front of the bar.
"You're here. I heard the Nameless have chosen Amphoreus—a very wise decision."
[Why does the Garden of Recollection need the Astral Express's help?]
Getting straight to the key question!
Black Swan didn't avoid it and answered directly:
"To be precise, this is my personal request."
"Have you ever heard this saying: Memokeepers travel across worlds, gathering all precious memories."
"Retrieving forgotten memories is my duty, and the Garden of Recollection's mirror reflects Amphoreus… like a treasure in a display case, shining brightly but difficult to reach."
"I need a sharp nail to shatter the glass, and that's all of you. Only Trailblazing can penetrate Amphoreus, pierce through the layers of mist, and bring the world's memories back to light."
"You won't let me down, will you?"
...
On the train.
Black Swan was closely watching her performance in the story.
Seeing herself say these words, she smiled lightly.
This could be considered laying all her cards on the table.
Previously, there had been some sharp criticism among the players, accusing her of having ulterior motives for guiding the Astral Express to Amphoreus…
Now,
The story had fully explained her intentions.
Surely, they wouldn't point fingers at her anymore?
She glanced at the bullet comments.
It was fine not looking, but this one glance instantly froze Black Swan's smile!
The corner of her mouth twitched imperceptibly!
...
"Black Swan: I want to improve so badly!"
"Getting better and better, isn't it?"
"And so, I made my move.JPG"
"I've contracted an illness where I can't help but laugh whenever I see Black Swan."
"Before version 1.0, Black Swan seemed quite imposing, but now after 2.0 and into version 3.0, I feel Black Swan has a talent for becoming a comedian."
"Sister Swan, I love you so much!! No matter how much you struggle, I'll still love you!!"
...
Black Swan took a deep breath.
Calm down,
I need to stay calm!
Memokeepers have always been mysterious and elegant.
There's no need to care about the idle chatter of the world.
In comparison.
Sunday's emotions appeared extremely stable.
"It seems the next destination has been decided?"
[It's Car Wash Star.]
"Alright, I understand."
Sunday's expression was indifferent, as if he had already transcended base interests.
[Such a bland reaction!]
"Those who embark on a journey need only to set out."
"I look forward to the travels ahead."
...
"Hug Sunday!"
"I can't resist the Car Wash Star option."
"Anyone who can resist teasing him after boarding is this [thumbs up]"
"Sunday: Right now, I'm just along for the ride. Wherever you go, I'll follow."
"Buddy, your answer is so [Trailblaze]!"
"Sunday just needs to follow along, while the Astral Express Crew has much more to consider."
...
The conversation ended.
Little Gui couldn't help but nod in approval.
"Excellent, it seems everyone is prepared."
"We all have a bright future ahead!"
"Next, we'll prepare to begin the warp jump. Onward, towards Amphoreus!"
She chose a spot on the sofa and sat down.
Pom-Pom's voice came over the intercom.
"Attention all passengers—the train is about to warp jump—please remain seated and hold on tight—!"
Based on past experience.
At this moment, a pink-haired girl would usually stubbornly stand in the middle of the Parlor Car, silently repeating, "I won't fall, I won't fall..."
However.
This scene never played out, even as the train successfully completed its warp jump!
The lights inside the carriage had dimmed.
Only the ambient lights on either side emitted a faint glow.
Outside the window.
Was an empty expanse of stars.
Stelle curiously stepped forward to look.
Black Swan appeared at just the right moment!
Leaning down.
Tilting her head slightly.
In a haunting tone, she said:
"Nothing at all..."
"Puzzling, isn't it?"
"Hehe..."
With a light tap of her toes on the floor.
She floated into the air.
Her fingers gently brushed against the window.
Like the motion of drawing back a curtain.
But what she,
Pulled open was a rift in space!
"The answer lies within the stars."
Accompanied by the majestic sound of a woman's chant,
Amidst a kaleidoscope of light.
A wondrous sight appeared!
...
"Nothing at all, puzzling, isn't it? So, I made my move."
"Black Swan is so beautiful~"
"The music here is so nice!"
"Amphoreus, I'm coming!"
"Black Swan found the sound system."
"It's actually... an 8!"
"The first glimpse!"
...
"As you can all see, Amphoreus is enveloped in a chaotic substance, making it difficult to observe from the outside. Ordinary interstellar travel cannot perceive its existence, let alone pass through or reach it."
"But the Garden of Recollection glimpsed this place, and along with it, the ever-shifting traces of Pathstriders."
Gazing out the window thoughtfully, Himeko said, "Three Paths intertwine around Amphoreus, jointly composing the fate of this world—according to your explanation, ordinary Pathstriders wouldn't leave traces in the mirror, so..."
Black Swan concurred, "In this secluded star system, at least three existences comparable to Emanators have been born."
"Or perhaps, even the Aeons themselves left their marks."
"Such a world, rich in talent and spiritual energy, remains obscure in the cosmos. It is indeed rather strange," Old Yang remarked.
"Earlier, we already knew that one of these three Paths is Erudition..."
Black Swan continued, "And the second—there's no need to hide it from you all—you've just witnessed it with your own eyes. It is Remembrance."
"No wonder the Garden's Messenger could unveil its veil. Then, what about the last one?"
Black Swan shook her head.
A look of regret crossed her face:
"Unfortunately, fate is stingy in revealing its true colors. I, too, do not know what the third Path is."
"It lies hidden beneath the radiance of Erudition and Remembrance, standing in opposition to both. Is it Equilibrium? Mystery? Or The Permanence? I have no clue."
"This white band of light entwining Amphoreus might be the result of these three Paths intertwining. And only Trailblazers like yourselves can venture into the heart of the vortex and see its true form."
...
"I bet it's Mystery!"
"Mystery, my foot! Look at this ring! It's connected end to end—the beginning is the end, and the end is the beginning. It's definitely The Finality, no doubt!"
"I feel it's Mystery. A world like this being hidden requires a motive. The Remembrance Path doesn't seem to have such a motive, and The Finality doesn't fit either. It feels more like something Mystery would do!"
"It's Aha! I choose Aha!"
"Is it possible that the three Paths actually have four..."
"On-site brawl between the Mystery and The Finality factions."
"Stop arguing! Have you noticed someone's missing!"
...