All gatherings must eventually come to an end, much like the contracts made with beings of the Shroud—destined to conclude someday.
The Astral Express was ready to depart, and along with it, Chen Lin and Stelle boarded the magical train imbued with the power of Exploration.
Three days had passed since the Antimatter Legion’s assault was thwarted. During this time, Herta’s first question to Chen Lin every morning had been the same:
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About a minute passed before Herta finally spoke.
"I still don’t get it, but this definitely isn’t normal. Sorry, you two need to come out. I think I need to recalibrate the machine."
The screen distorted, shattering completely, and Stelle and Chen Lin found themselves back on the space station.
"It’s over?" Stelle asked, confused. She hadn’t even experienced anything, yet she was already being paid for it?
"Yes," Herta replied with a nod. Then her gaze locked ...
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The Simulated Universe—a project spearheaded by Herta and her fellow members of the Genius Society—was designed to unravel the mysteries of the Aeons.
Chen Lin didn’t have much interest in the Aeons themselves. His curiosity was limited to mundane concerns: How many fleets do they command? Do they drop any special tech if you defeat them?
But since Herta had asked him for help, he decided to oblige. After all, he owed her a favor—especially since he had secretly "...
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On the way to Herta’s office, Asta intercepted Chen Lin and handed him a device resembling a smartphone. They exchanged beacon addresses, and Chen Lin couldn’t shake the feeling that the interface looked oddly familiar.
Still, a phone capable of communication across countless light-years was impressive. For now, this world’s technology was insufficient for Chen Lin to fully leverage the initial tech from Stellaris.
The road ahead is still long.
When H...
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"Eh—so these are the two kids? Aside from looking good, they don’t seem all that special."
"Although, controlling a warship with one’s mind… that’s a little intriguing. Mental force or whatever—it reminds me of someone I know who’s been researching this sort of thing."
"Oh, and by the way, the defense department has already collected the battle debris. I read the report, too. That explosion was nowhere near enough to kill the Doomsday Beast. Something strange must ha...
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The engines roared, and the heavens dimmed.
Countless stars adorned the vast sky—this was the first time Chen Lin had personally stepped into space and seen the boundless starry expanse with his own eyes.
Without the barriers of the ship obstructing his view, they successfully entered the space station's vicinity.
In that moment, three colossal behemoths cast the entire station into shadow.
Chen Lin stared blankly at the massive warships floating above him, utterly s...
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[Herta Space Station: Prologue]
Unusual activity detected outside the Herta Space Station. Defense personnel report that a planetary destruction-class weapon known as the "Doomsday Beast" has breached the station’s shield defenses. Despite the residual effects of the gravity barrier, it is attempting a full-scale assault on the station.
[Stay vigilant. We’ll assist in the defense.]
[Think of the bigger picture.]...
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The battle concluded, and as the trio headed toward the elevator, they ran into Dan Heng and a young boy named Arlan, who had also been drawn by the commotion.
After a brief discussion, the group boarded the elevator, descending to the space station’s secure zone.
At the elevator’s exit, a woman was waiting for them—a striking figure in a gray-black military-style short jacket paired with a halter-neck white dress. Her outfit was elegant without being ostentatious, exuding a...
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Youth is a wonderful thing—it helps you adapt quickly to all sorts of strange situations.
In the span of just a few hours, Chen Lin had already accepted his new reality. Well, mostly because he didn’t have a choice. The only alternative was dying here and hoping for a better reincarnation in the next life.
And even reincarnation isn’t guaranteed…
Since he had already crossed over, the questions of how or when he could return remai...
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At Stelle’s words, March 7th, who had been leading the way, froze mid-step. Her face turned pale as if she’d seen a ghost, and she dropped into a crouch before bolting back toward the hallway.
Caught off guard, Chen Lin found himself yanked along by Stelle, sprinting nearly a hundred meters before managing to stop and catch his breath.
Turning back, he finally saw what Stelle had spotted.
Behind the elevator platform they had been about to step onto, a hulking creature s...
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Ding!
As soon as the skirmish ended, a yellow notification box popped up at the top of Chen Lin’s vision, accompanied by a familiar sound effect.
Timed research?!
The scattered remnants of the Antimatter Legion glowed faintly, a massive exclamation mark hovering above them. As Chen Lin focused on the wreckage, a new event panel appeared.
[Antimatter Legion: Remnant Debris]
The foolish Antimatter Legion, blinded by ...
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As Chen Lin turned to glance at Stelle, she quickly withdrew her hand, though the telltale drool at the corner of her mouth gave her away.
If only I’d known that guys could get harassed too…
Shaking his head to banish the thought, Chen Lin ignored the girl’s antics and extended his hand toward the air in front of him.
Both March 7th and Stelle watched in astonishment as shimmering data frames appeared in the void. Slowly, a wooden rifle stock began materializi...
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Chen Lin stood up abruptly.
Good thing I’m not in my original world right now—otherwise, tonight’s trending videos would feature a guy with a bowl cut being harassed by a clingy weirdo.
Despite his frustration, he eventually escaped Stelle’s clutches with the help of the two strangers, following the pink-haired girl in the blue dress to another room.
March 7th had been utterly shocked. At first, she thought it was just some odd roleplay between a couple, onl...
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It didn’t take long for Chen Lin to notice something unusual about the available origins. They were nothing like the ones he had seen in Stellaris.
These were more akin to modded origins—the kind of overpowered mods that completely shattered game balance.
For example, one origin allowed summoning an army of Shroud Avatars after a cooldown, while another granted ten powerful relics at random. There was even one that periodically provided massive amounts of resources......
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Inside a room with metallic walls, Chen Lin crouched in a corner after dealing with pressing biological needs, trying to piece together the events that had just unfolded. Finally, he arrived at a reasonable conclusion.
He had transmigrated—straight from the bathroom of his humble apartment, accomplishing something most modern humans could only fantasize about!
As for where he was now, Chen Lin had no idea.
The room was surrounded by metallic walls, and the doors were equip...
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Synopsis:
Chen Lin has transmigrated—and, in the process, brought Stellaris into the world of Honkai: Star Rail!
With new origins, traits, ascensions, and technologies…
He’s about to introduce every galaxy to a little Stellaris-style shock and awe!
Lumine launched her attack against the Abyss Mages, striking directly at one of their elemental shields. Though the first blow didn’t break through entirely, it shaved off a significant portion, causing visible panic among the Mages.
“Oh, so you think I’m weak, huh?”
With a scowl, Lumine charged forward, her frustration spilling into her words. “Underestimating me? Not making me your priority target? That’s your biggest mistake!”
“Your doom is already written...
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“Hahaha… an otherworldly intruder…”
Behind the Frostarm Lawachurl, the Abyss Mage chuckled eerily, seemingly pleased with the arrival of Jia Changjiang and Jean.
The Frostarm Lawachurl, standing tall with its ice-laden arms, blocked Jia Changjiang’s powerful strike. Letting out a thunderous roar, it pounded its chest, exuding an overwhelming aura. Frost crystalized anew over its body, and the horns atop its head began to glow with a dazzling icy-blue light.
Its roa...
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“Hmph…” Diluc let out a cold snort, turning to leave. However, before taking a step, he threw a parting remark to Kaeya.
“Busy with petty matters day after day… That’s why I say the Knights are untrustworthy.
“And don’t presume to understand my feelings.”
“Ahaha~”
Kaeya chuckled as he watched Diluc’s retreating figure. “You were much cuter as a child. Now, though, it almost seems like you’ve found some friends.”
The two exchanged wor...
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“You two, carry on.”
Lumine decisively dropped the basket of raspberries she was holding and grabbed Paimon, retreating out of the room.
“...?”
Jia Changjiang froze, confused by Lumine’s sudden departure. Lowering his head, he glanced at his system interface again. A moment later, the door swung open as Lumine stepped back in.
However, Jia Changjiang and Venti’s positions remained unchanged.
“Lumine, are you coming in or not?” Jia Changjiang asked...
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Jia Changjiang opened his eyes and found Venti crouched beside him. He muttered groggily, "Venti, what are you doing here?"
“This is Diluc’s mansion. Didn’t you and Lumine head to Windrise yesterday?” Venti blinked playfully at Jia Changjiang. “When Lumine and Jean carried you back to Mondstadt, it startled quite a few people. They thought you’d been defeated by some terrifying monster…”
“It was a terrifying monster—greedy, gluttonous, and insuffe...
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“You…”
Gary couldn’t shake the feeling that Ash was doing this on purpose.
Still, he wouldn’t let it show:
“It’s just a silly list,” he said dismissively.
Gary tried to act like he didn’t care at all.
But to Ash, Brock, and Luo Yuan, Gary’s expression said otherwise.
Their laughter was good-natured, but it only served to make Gary more flustered.
Just as Gary was about to retort, a soft beep interrupted him.
The communicator ...
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Dewey, fired up by the referee’s commentary, couldn’t vent his frustrations there, so he directed all his anger toward Ash instead.
"Even though I’m down to my last Pokémon, you can’t declare the outcome until the final moment!"
With an exaggerated flourish, he summoned his last Pokémon.
“Go, Golbat!”
The sight of Golbat nearly made Gary sprain his back from laughing.
He had assumed, based on Dewey’s theatrics, that his final Pokémon would be som...
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While the Team Rocket trio continued selling DVDs, Luo Yuan returned to his hotel room after leaving the arena.
The room was quiet, occupied only by Luo Yuan.
Sabrina had gone to help maintain security at the Indigo Conference, and Misty, who had initially planned to cheer for Luo Yuan during his match, had been dragged along by Sabrina to assist.
They had promised to meet for dinner later.
"So much for cheering me on… in the end, I’m left all alone," Luo Yuan mutt...
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The moment the referee declared the match over, Dragonite swayed its head happily.
Under Luo Yuan’s command, it had performed spectacularly in this battle, sustaining only negligible damage. The cheers from the audience made it even more ecstatic.
For the spectators, watching Dragonite achieve a one-on-three victory had been a thrilling experience.
In Kanto, Dragonite wasn’t just a beloved Pokémon—it was a regional symbol.
While the Pokémon world generally lack...
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Ludicolo being an Elite Four-level Pokémon was within Luo Yuan’s expectations.
"Finally, a worthy opponent."
Neither Aggron nor the slightly stronger Pelipper had been a match for Dragonite.
But this Ludicolo seemed just right.
Having failed in its initial attack, Ludicolo continued its swaying, rhythmic dance, humming a cheerful tune as it moved.
The Pokédex described Ludicolo as having a physiology that activated its cells when exposed to upbeat rhythms, al...
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“...Satisfied…”
As the song came to an end, Kaname Raana’s face lit up with pure joy.
She’d clearly had a blast playing her guitar.
Then, she set down the instrument and walked over to Kamigawa Saku’s backpack, grabbing a snack to munch on.
“...”
Shiina Taki could hear everything. Standing next to her, Nagasaki Soyo and Chihaya Anon were both enthusiastically praising Raana’s performance.
But she just stood there in a daze, completely unab...
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After Kamigawa Saku left, Shiina Taki drifted into sleep.
Then, she had a nightmare.
No, calling it a nightmare wouldn’t be accurate—it was just an ordinary dream.
The dream’s content was simple.
Both she and Saku had composed songs to match Takamatsu Tomori’s lyrics, and everyone was voting on which was better.
Unsurprisingly, everyone chose Saku’s song.
How could they not? As a prodigy, Saku’s composition was bound to be better than hers.
<...
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“You...”
Shiina Taki glared at Kamigawa Saku, gritting her teeth.
She’d been hoping to quickly send him on his way to avoid exactly this—him discovering she’d stayed up all night composing and possibly telling Tomori about it.
But, of course, he’d figured it out.
“So, what do you want to keep this from Tomori?”
Saku laid out his terms, “Simple. First, you stop pushing yourself to the point of harming your health to compose.”
“I don’t mi...
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“Excuse me,” Kamigawa Saku said as he stepped inside, handing the fruit and snacks to Shiina Maki.
“Taki’s staying home from school today, but she’s not actually sick—she just decided to skip,” Maki said lightly as she led him to sit on the sofa.
“So, it really is that,” Saku replied without surprise.
He and Yahata Umiri had already speculated about this possibility earlier that afternoon. Now, it was simply confirmed.
Maki looked at him with some amu...
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