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Chapter 49 I'm really not cut out for this...
Below the bridge.
For some reason, the researchers did not descend into chaos upon the departure of the train crew; instead, they remained unusually quiet.
They looked at them, especially at him, their eyes filled with anticipation.
"The hero has gone to the front lines."
Someone in the crowd whispered something.
These words echoed through the quiet bridge, and the despair gradually subsided.
The researchers who had trembled with fear at the sight of the apocalyptic beast returned to their posts with renewed confidence, their eyes gleaming with a light that seemed to be called faith.
Lu Li can probably guess why these researchers acted this way.
Presumably because of the alarm, the researchers below did not hear what Estelle said to the train crew.
Especially when they have their own "hero" whom they have just identified as the one who can save them.
Therefore, in their view, the train crew was not leaving, but going to confront the monster that was invading the space station.
...Although the truth is pretty much the same.
However, in times of crisis, people instinctively want to grasp at any straw that can save them, which he can understand.
But the weight of hundreds of gazes from behind still made Lu Li, who had never experienced this feeling before, feel extremely uncomfortable.
...It seems the impact of the live broadcast on Tianmu is even deeper than he had anticipated.
And heroes, huh...?
Lu Li sighed inwardly.
He's really not cut out for this...
Lu Li shook his head and turned to walk into the dimly lit passage.
that's it.
Amid the researchers' expectant gazes, the train quickly departed from the bridge.
……
Inside the corridor leading to the platform.
Himeko heard Estella's voice intermittently through the communicator on her wrist, accompanied by the sound of a violent explosion.
"The shields on the support modules... won't hold for much longer... you need to hurry..."
"Leave this...to me..."
"You... hurry..."
"Sizzle—"
After the piercing dial tone, communication was completely cut off.
Only the heavy breathing of the crowd remained in the corridor.
"Do you want to go back?" Dan Heng broke the silence.
Dan Heng looked at Himeko and said calmly, "Just a reminder, that's a Doomsday Beast, the Legion's anti-planet weapon."
Himeko glanced at everyone and said, "This space station was built by the Black Tower. As long as the Great Lord of Annihilation doesn't intervene, there shouldn't be any major problems here."
"There's no point in us staying."
March 7th finally couldn't hold back any longer: "But, but we can't just run away like this, Station Master Estella and the others are still inside."
Dan Heng shook his head and calmly pointed out the fact: "The Doomsday Beast can tear through the protective shield with ease."
"Without the Black Tower, the defense system here is too vulnerable to the well-prepared antimatter legion."
"The Legion is blessed by the star god Nanuk; they came prepared, and the people here cannot hold out."
His words were harsh, but they were the truth.
Leaving Estelle and the others to face enemies of that caliber would be tantamount to throwing eggs against rocks.
"That's why we have to leave." Himeko's voice was calm, but carried an undeniable power.
She turned around, but her gaze did not fall on March 7th.
Instead, it landed directly on Xing, who had been silent all along.
"And... we'll take her with us."
"Star?" March 7th was stunned.
The star pointed blankly at itself: "Me?"
All eyes were on Xing.
Dan Heng keenly grasped the deeper meaning in Himeko's words, and looked at Hoshi thoughtfully: "Is that so...? She's crucial?"
Himeko nodded: "She is the one who will break the deadlock... Of course, I might be mistaken."
Himeko looked at Hoshi, but her eyes seemed to see something deeper through Hoshi's body.
Who will break the deadlock?
March 7th was stunned, while Lu Li seemed to be deep in thought.
It seems that, just as he had thought, Himeko probably noticed it the moment she saw Hoshi.
They detected the unstable, destructive entity within the star's body—the star core.
Lu Li instantly connected all the clues.
Why did he still run into that trampling creature even though he had taken a detour before?
Why are the Doomsday Beasts so fixated on the space station?
It turns out that their goal from the beginning was not the space station, but the star.
To be more precise—it's the star core within her body!
The star's core acted like a giant magnet, drawing in these monsters that chased destruction.
If that's the case, then they really have to leave.
Because if they stay on the space station, they will only attract more and more powerful enemies.
The entire space station will be destroyed because of the existence of the star.
Therefore, Himeko's decision was correct.
They had to leave, and they had to take Xing with them.
This is protecting both the star and the entire space station.
Thinking of this, Lu Li couldn't help but look at Ji Zi.
Not only does he possess unparalleled wisdom and courage, but he also has a keen intuition that is difficult for ordinary people to match.
He truly deserves to be called the navigator of the train.
"...In that case." Dan Heng had some doubts, but chose to trust Himeko. "Alright, what should we do next?"
Himeko glanced at the map and quickly planned the route. "This is the support section where the maintenance staff work. It leads to the nearest platform."
"We'll go there and meet up with Walter."
"Uncle Yang?" March 7th exclaimed in surprise again. "Uncle Yang is here too? Wasn't he supposed to stay in the car?"
So much happened today that she felt her brain couldn't keep up.
Dan Heng calmly analyzed, "The Star Train's navigation system will record our movements in real time."
"The commotion caused by the Doomsday Beast attacking the space station was so great, it's impossible that Mr. Walter didn't notice it."
Himeko nodded: "Yes, I can guarantee that your Uncle Yang is definitely on his way."
March 7th breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
In the train crew, Walter was always the most reliable and reassuring person.
With him around, it seems that even the biggest storms can be calmed down.
Xing, somewhat puzzled, whispered to Lu Li beside her, "Lu Li, who is this Uncle Yang that March 7th and the others were talking about?"
"Is it that impressive?"
Lu Li thought for a moment, "To be precise, it should be 'senior members of the train crew.'"
"Like Himeko, she is a veteran member of the train."
Veteran member?
Xing tilted her head.
That sounds really impressive.
"Anyway, he's just an older man with a cane who likes to push up his glasses." Lu Li waved his hand. "Don't worry, you'll see him soon."
star:"……"
It doesn't sound that impressive anymore...
Himeko's expression didn't completely relax. "Right now, we can only handle one Doomsday Beast for now."
"But what if the messenger of destruction also arrives..."
"Destruction envoy?" Xing couldn't help but ask curiously again.
Himeko smiled at her and said, "Anyway, let's hurry up and get out of here."
"I'll explain it to you properly later."