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Chapter 25: Game Completed? The Journey Has Only Just Begun!

Inside Gui Zi’s Livestream

“Alright, family, let’s put our [Simulated Universe] exploration on hold for now.”

“The rewards are great, but the fights are kinda tough. We’ll come back once our characters level up and gear up properly.”

“What I’m really curious about right now is—”

“Now that the crisis at the space station is over and our protagonist has boarded the Astral Express… does that mean the game is already over?”

Late-Night Immersion

Night had fallen deep, but Gui Naifen was completely immersed in the game—unable to pull herself away!

And in the livestream chat—

20,000 viewers were watching alongside her, eager to see where the story would go!

Chat Reactions

’ “20k viewers at 3 AM? Gui Zi, you’re basically a top-tier streamer now!”

’ “I’m here for the Trailblazer’s journey.”

’ “I need to see them board the train tonight—no sleep until then!”

’ “Taking a screenshot for my ‘game completion’ collection.”

Many viewers shared the same thought as Gui Naifen—

This game had been designed around the Legion invasion crisis at the space station.

The Doomsday Beast was defeated, and the protagonist had received an invitation to board the Astral Express.

Everything beyond that was just real-world events still unfolding.

So logically—

There shouldn’t be any more main story content.

Maybe a few side quests left, like helping Herta test the Simulated Universe…

A Farewell to the Space Station

Inside the vast space station, the melancholic yet uplifting background music echoed softly.

Even the viewers in chat felt like they were inside the game themselves.

That feeling of stepping into the unknown—both uncertain and exciting—hit them hard.

At that moment—

The Trailblazer asked a question.

And Himeko, ever patient and wise, answered—

The Meaning of [Exploration]

“Even if we retrace the paths we’ve walked before… there are always new discoveries to be made.”

“That’s what [Exploration] is all about.”

Himeko’s voice carried warmth as she spoke, like a gentle and understanding mentor.

“We’ve stopped at many worlds before, and we’ll keep going—”

“The galaxy is full of destinations waiting for us.”

“The stars and the vast sea of space… that’s not just my dream—it’s the train’s wish, too.”

“I long to explore new worlds, while the train hopes to return to the paths it once traveled.”

Boarding the Astral Express

With Himeko’s words in mind—

Gui Naifen made her choice.

[I want to board the train.]

A Legendary Song Begins

In that instant—

The background music changed.

’ The way…

’ To celebrate…

’ I’ll be waiting…

’ Till we make it…

For once, Gui Naifen fell completely silent.

She was absorbed in this moment—

As if her soul had embarked on the journey along with the train.

Leaving the space station behind, the protagonist departed into the vast cosmos—

With Asta and Arlan watching them go.

Chat Explodes with Emotion

’ “This soundtrack is god-tier!”

’ “Downloading Star Rail immediately!“

’ “Crying. I want to be a Nameless so bad!”

’ “If not for real-life responsibilities, who wouldn’t want to be a free traveler?”

’ “Guess I’ll have to live my dream through this game.”

Even Gui Naifen’s eyes felt a little damp.

Not because she was sleep-deprived—

But because this moment stirred old memories.

A Personal Reflection

She remembered her childhood, wandering from place to place.

A life of uncertainty, relying on the kindness of others.

Struggling just to survive.

It wasn’t until she arrived at the Xianzhou that things finally changed for the better.

Now, while she wasn’t a superstar, she had made a name for herself.

A life once filled with chaos and struggle had turned into one of laughter and success.

For someone as vibrant and lively as her—

The background music was simply too powerful.

It dragged her back into the past, forcing her to relive those emotions.

An Unexpected Distraction

Just then—

Gui Naifen snapped out of her thoughts.

Her melancholy vanished—

Replaced by excitement!

“A huge thanks to [Lu Mao Ling Shi 8190] for the ‘Diting Storm’ gift! Big spender alert!”

“Wait, what’s this new thing on the train?”

“Alright, boss, I’ll check it out!”

A New Discovery on the Train

On the train—

A pair of large, crystal-clear eyes gazed up at the Trailblazer.

“Hey! I’m talking to you!”

The mysterious creature had long, drooping ears and wore a red conductor’s hat.

Gui Naifen quickly clarified—

“Guys, this isn’t just some random ‘thing’!”

“This little guy appears every time we warp.“

“It’s tied to whether we pull gold or purple characters!“

“I think it’s a unique lifeform that exists on the train.”

Sure enough—

The next moment, the creature introduced itself.

“I’m the conductor of this train—Pom-Pom! If you have any questions, come find me!”

Chat Reacts

’ “Wait, it’s the train conductor? No wonder it’s always at the door during warps!”

’ “That’s one fierce mascot!”

’ “The Astral Express is huge inside. Looks so luxurious!”

’ “Alright, we’ve officially boarded the train!”

Exploring the Train

Gui Naifen wandered through the train, taking everything in.

Besides the observation car, there were also passenger rooms.

For now, she could only enter two rooms—

Dan Heng’s room (the data bank)

and

March 7th’s room.

Dan Heng’s room was simple and spartan—just a mattress on the floor.

March 7th’s room, however, was warm and cozy—

A photo wall, plush sofas, a computer desk, stuffed animals, and a huge soft bed.

The contrast between their personalities was stark!

Gui Naifen searched every corner of March 7th’s room, determined to find every secret.

“I could totally live here for a year!”

An Announcement from the Conductor

Suddenly—

Pom-Pom’s voice echoed through the train.

“Ahem—Ahem-Ahem!”

“Attention, passengers! Attention, passengers!”

“The train is about to enter warp! Please report to the main hall immediately!”

Gui Naifen froze.

A few seconds later—

Her face lit up in sheer excitement!@@novelbin@@

The Journey Continues!

“Did you hear that, guys?!”

“The game isn’t over! We’re about to warp!”

“That means we might reach our next destination!“

“Who said the game was complete? The journey has only just begun!“