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This expedition is bound to be fraught with danger. Since you passengers have already decided to go, although the train conductor is unwilling to suspect the family, you must still be extremely careful.
If you encounter an insurmountable danger, be sure to return to the train immediately, and have the confidence to lead everyone away together.
Thirdly, rather than a request... Pam would like to make a difficult request of you all.
If possible, I hope you can help me find out about these anonymous guests.
The train conductor hadn't originally intended to make this request, fearing it might influence your decision to go to Pinocchio.
But since you've all made up your minds, then I'll leave it to you."
"A new partner is coming?"
Xing asked with a happy expression.
At this moment, Himeko spoke up to explain:
"Let me explain. Like most of the worlds where the train stops, Pinocone was once a station on the Silver Rail."
Thousands of years ago, this place was the company's outpost prison; it was pioneers who connected it to the stars.
The Star Train also visited Pinocchio at that time—just as travel has its gatherings and partings, according to train records, it seems that several passengers chose to stay there, making Pinocchio their final destination.
"Who is so important?"
Xing asked again.
Himeko shook her head and looked at Hoshi:
"Don't be nervous, just treat it as a ritual of returning to a familiar place."
After the train departed, the star core severed all realms, and the ownership of Pinocone changed hands several times.
What became of those nameless old people who stayed behind? What happened to them? And what traces did they leave behind in this world?
Tracing the footsteps of our ancestors can be a kind of adventure.
Himeko then turned to look at Pam:
"Even after leaving the starry sky, the nameless traveler's pioneering spirit will not end. The train conductor thinks so too, right?"
Then he looked at everyone and explained:
"According to the passenger roster, the three passengers who disembarked that year were named Tiernan, Ragwalk, and Lazarina."
They were once train guards, mechanics, and surveyors.
That's all the information available.
"Only a name and occupation? That doesn't even sound like their real name. Isn't this like looking for a needle in a haystack?"
March 7th said somewhat awkwardly.
Himeko smiled slightly: "Let fate decide. Considering the diversity of the Nameless Ones... we might even find their descendants, or even have a very small chance of meeting them in person."
At this moment, Jiang Lin spoke up and suggested:
"The nameless passengers who got off the train back then were certainly not ordinary people, but their fame was almost non-existent in Pinocchio."
This is very unusual; something must have happened back then that we don't know about.
And someone in the family's upper echelons must know this history.
Then Jiang Lin looked down at Pam:
"Furthermore, there is a very high probability that our trip to Pinocchio will lead us to confront the family."
If the train conductor agrees, I will immediately kidnap a high-ranking member of the family to interrogate him about what exactly happened back then.
I think the one called Sunday is pretty good.
These words stunned everyone.
On the train, Pam was so angry she was practically snorting. She stomped her short legs on the carriage floor, her big blue eyes glaring angrily at Jiang Lin.
"Can't!"
"Yeah, yeah, this just doesn't work."
March 7th echoed this sentiment.
Xing, however, looked thoughtful, then leaned closer to Pam: "This has potential."
"Hey, stop messing around."
March 7th quickly pulled her aside.
Seeing that no one agreed, Jiang Lin said "oh" and continued to silently go underwater.
Of course, the ones who were best at diving were Walter and Danheng, who didn't say a word from beginning to end.
After Himeko saw that no one else had asked any questions, she announced:
"That concludes the meeting. There's still some time before the leap, so everyone can take a while longer to check their luggage."
"The train conductor will make an announcement before the jump begins."
After pausing for a moment, Pam spoke.
Then everyone dispersed.
Jiang Lin sat on the sofa in the observation car, silently pondering a question.
Compared to the original timeline, the trip to Pinocchio should now be earlier.
I wonder if Grand Duke of the Underworld was dead by this time?
Also, will Xing encounter Huang Quan in her dream this time?
Thinking this, he looked up at the stars...
Yes, she just finished chatting with Welt and is chatting with Himeko now.
At this moment, Jiang Lin looked up at Xing, and Xing also ended her conversation with Ji Zi and looked at Jiang Lin...
Their eyes met, and they both fell silent...
"You speak first..." x2
"You go first." x2
"Okay, I'll go first..." x2
"Are you going to tell me or not?" x2
Then the two fell into a deathly silence once again...
At this moment, March 7th also noticed the situation on the two of them.
She leaned closer to Danheng and asked:
"What are Xing and Jiang Lin putting on? A charade?"
Dan Heng nodded: "Perhaps."
Meanwhile, back to Jiang Lin and Xing...
After a moment of silence, Xing said without saying a word:
"I'm a little reluctant to talk about it."
"Then listen to me."
Jiang Lin spoke calmly.
"Is it important?"
Jiang Lin nodded.
"For you or for me?"
"All are important."
"Then tell me."
Jiang Lin nodded, carefully considered his words, and then spoke:
"If you dream of the underworld, when you wake up, tell me exactly what she said to you."
(I have a cold and can't write much, I'll add another chapter tomorrow)
Chapter 48 Checking into the Hotel (Part 2)
"Hello—hello—attendees, please note—the train is about to undergo a jump—the train is about to undergo a jump—please hold on tight and hold on tight—!"
Pam's voice came through the radio.
Xing found a seat and sat down, while Jiang Lin sat opposite her, glancing at her every now and then.
A moment later, Pam's voice came again.
“跃迁即将开始，5…4…3…2…1……”
As Pam's voice faded, the train began its leap.
Soon after, Jiang Lin suddenly sensed that something had changed around him.
Jiang Lin frowned slightly, recalling the matter...
Just then, Himeko arrived at the observation car.
"There's something I need to tell you in advance."
Jiang Lin stood up and asked with some confusion:
"About Pinoccon?"
Himeko nodded, took out a music box, and continued:
"This is the 'invitation' the train received. Listen to it."
Jiang Lin took it without hesitation and opened it. A gentle voice, accompanied by beautiful background music, was heard:
"We cordially invite our distinguished family members to join us at Pinocone for a grand banquet with other guests."
Jiang Lin frowned slightly. He listened carefully again and finally confirmed a certain conjecture: