The Stellaris Train was one of the most important branches among the Nameless. They followed the Aeon of [Trailblaze] to explore the universe, seeking neither fame nor profit.
Now, the Stellaris Train, which had once derailed, had set off once more. It traveled along the route once taken by the Aeon of [Trailblaze], Akivili. Though the names of some stops had been lost due to damaged memoria, both the first and last stations were called "Pegana"—Akivili's hometown.
But simply retracing the road pioneered by someone before them clearly could not be considered [Trailblaze].
"Compared to retracing Akivili's route, I think the Nameless would rather pioneer unknown worlds that even Akivili never reached." Qianyi offered a condition the Nameless would find difficult to refuse.
"Unknown worlds that even Akivili never pioneered..." Himeko murmured. Her voice was soft, as if she were asking herself, and as if she were confirming the weight of those words.
"They are worlds beyond the Imaginary Tree. In those worlds, there are civilizations, lifeforms, environments, and even laws of operation completely unlike anything you know. If those worlds can be successfully connected to this one, they will inject new variables into this stagnant universe—and may even lead this universe away from the approaching [Finality]." Qianyi continued calmly, but his tone carried a force that drew people forward.
"This... please allow me to think it over." Himeko fell into thought, her expression filled with caution and consideration.
As the navigator of the Stellaris Train, she could not change its established course based on just a few words from Qianyi.
After all, the unknown often represented danger as well.
Recklessly taking the crew into a dangerous place could very well cause the Stellaris Train to derail again, or even result in the deaths of every crew member.
"Oh, Himeko,