Aboard the Steam Train bound for the Crimson Mist Capital.
As the train ventured deeper into the "Crimson Mist," special armor plating descended over the exterior, preventing anything that might suddenly appear outside from smashing through the windows and endangering the entire train.
Only the specially made windows in the first-class cars at the front still offered a view of the scenery outside.
It was a modest but meaningful privilege of first class.
The Steam Train traveled steadily along the sea-bound rails in the dead of night. In the quiet cars, only the low hum of the air conditioning and the passengers' even breathing could be heard.
The second-class seat carried a faint chill. Liu Ma shrank his neck, leaned his head against the seat, and prepared to catch up on some sleep.
But the very next second, a piercing screech of metal suddenly exploded in his ears.
Screeeech!
The immense inertia of the train's emergency stop sent everyone in the car lurching forward.
A cup on a seat crashed to the floor with a clang, splashing water everywhere.
At the same time, the sleeping passengers jolted awake. Complaints and cries of alarm instantly filled the car, making even the air feel hot and restless.
"What happened?"
Liu Ma immediately caught Ying Qianhuan, who had nearly slid from her seat. He himself was thrown into the seatback with a muffled thud.
At the same moment Liu Ma spoke, Chen Kong and Vivian also woke up.
Chen Kong looked out the window. The heavy armor plates blocked his view, and he could only faintly hear the sound of waves outside.
"Looks like something happened."
Vivian frowned as well and analyzed, "The Steam Train's imitation Star Beast armor can only fool low-level Star Beasts. If the train remains still for too long,