Ternan: The Hunt and the Trailblaze-They're Back, They're All Back

"Well, you might have stayed here for a long time, but I've solved the problem here so that there's no need to stay here much longer."

Gwen nodded in affirmation.

"I am a solitary traveler in the universe, without a fixed abode, content with whatever comes my way, and have nothing to worry about."

Izanami shook his head slightly.

So, there are no plans yet?

Gwen laugh.

"...indeed."

Izanami nodded, his eyes, which had become somewhat empty again, reflecting Gwen's smiling face.

"In that case, how about coming over to my place for a visit?"

Gwen laughed.

"If you get tired in the future, you can use my place as a resting place before continuing your journey."

Even the Nameless who followed Akivili in Trailblaze the universe had a place to stop on the Stellaris Train.

"...Um.

"In that case, I'll take my leave."

After thinking for a moment, Izanami finally nodded.

Judging from Gwen's series of reactions, Izanami can be certain that Gwen's world may have some similarities to his own.

Even though he has traversed more than one seemingly real world, whenever he encounters a similar world, Izanami cannot help but pause for a moment, recalling his faded past from those seemingly real people.

Moreover, the hope he had seen in Gwen made Izanami want to observe Gwen more closely, to grasp that miracle that might be able to overcome the void.

"That would be perfect."

Gwen,

"Perfect timing, I can keep an eye on you over there and help stabilize your condition..."

Gwen was about to suggest stabilizing her condition, but then felt that might hurt her feelings.

"It's alright. Objectively speaking, I am indeed sick."

Izanami, however, didn't seem to care. He gently shook his head, indicating to Gwen that there was no need to concern himself with such a trivial matter, and then changed the subject—

"In that case, you're my doctor?"

"Yes, if you don't mind, of course you can."

Gwen and extended his right hand—

"Please cooperate with the treatment from now on, Miss Mei."

"Um...

Please take good care of me...

Izanami placed his slightly cool right hand into Gwen's palm, and after a moment's thought, he found the right words from his recently regained Remembrance.

Gwen was quite pleased to have successfully abducted this strongest Emanator who was not Emanator, even if it was only temporary.

At least, with Izanami present, the Solar System no longer needs to worry about threats from external enemies.

Unless Nanook personally demarcates the Solar System and several Annihilation Lord lead their Anti-Matter Legion to attack, the Solar System and Earth will at most face some minor troublemakers; no foolish Yama will come knocking on their door.

But when Izanami Gwen's hand, he had a different thought—

The warm touch from the palm of his hand made Izanami, whose senses were gradually fading, feel the reality of being alive again, as if the scorching flames were giving him warmth through the lampshade, making him feel at ease.

Looking into Gwen, Izanami felt that he had grasped the future.

Without keeping the two waiting long, Tirnan, who reeked of alcohol but whose eyes were full of joy and whose worries had been lifted, came over.

The lingering Blood Sin Spirit, were released from their clutches. Tirnan's greatest burden was lifted, and his physical and mental health improved dramatically. This previously Nameless, the Penacony Independence War, saw his hope for life rekindled.

Even though he had left the Stellaris Train, his Trailblaze spirit for the future never disappeared; otherwise, he would not have led the Family of Moths to open up a sea route and risked his life countless times.

Upon meeting Gwen, Tirnan again expressed his sincere gratitude to Gwen for everything he had done without saying a word.

"No need to be so polite, Mr. Tirnan. I only did what little I could for these heroes."

Besides, didn't you already give me a gift as a token of your gratitude?

Gwen smiled and patted the katana at his waist, indicating that the bullet from the Hunt had been transformed into his own blade.

"No, that should be considered everyone's thank-you gift to you, not mine personally."

Tirnan shook his head, not believing that this would settle all grudges.

"In that case, could you please do me a favor, Mr. Tirnan?"

Seeing Tirnan's expression, Gwen stopped being polite and said directly—

"My planet was used as a testing ground by some higher-level force, which kept our civilization stagnating in the planetary era. Even though we have the ability to fly out of the planet, we have basically no interaction with the known universe."

I would like to hire Mr. Tirnan, a former Nameless, Sea Ranger, and a distinguished general in the Penacony Independence War, as an advisor to our planet to help us understand the known universe and provide us with necessary guidance in strategy and tactics. What do you say?

Chapter 712 Tirnan: The Hunt and Trailblaze, They're Back, They're All Back

"It would be my great honor!"

Upon hearing Gwen's words, Tirnan frowned, but considering Gwen's strength and abilities, he figured he had probably already cracked the so-called experiment and was preparing to resist the oppressive force of the being that set it up.

He knew this all too well; back then, he, Lagwork, and Lazarina chose to get off the train to help Penacony, who was fighting for independence!

Moreover, since it has almost no intersection with the known universe, wouldn't that be another unique Trailblaze, making it even more worthwhile to go?

Whether it's Trailblaze or the Hunt, this invitation couldn't be more perfect for Tirnan.

"Then it's a deal!"

Gwen stretched out her hand,

"Of course, please rest assured, I will not require you to remain employed indefinitely."

I will bring you back after a certain period of time.

Either return to the Stellaris Train, or go directly back to Penacony.

"Good!"

Tirnan raised his hand and gave Gwen five, but then hesitated.

"So, if I think about it that way, don't I owe you a favor again?"

"Then let's owe it for now..."

Or could you introduce me to the Stellaris Train sometime in the future, so I can also play the role of Nameless?

Gwen laughed.

"The Stellaris Train..."

We haven't heard anything from them in a long time; apparently, they've been shut down for quite some time.

When talking about the Stellaris Train, Tirnan showed a hint of emotion—

"However, even if they do set off again, they'll probably have a new navigator by now. I don't know any of the new generation of Nameless."

Moreover, the Stellaris Train welcomes anyone willing to embark on Trailblaze journey; it's not a recommendation system. Whether or not someone can board depends on the decisions of the current navigator and passengers.

"Ha ha...

Then I hope the Nameless will welcome me aboard...

Gwen smiled, not really caring. If he really encountered it in the future, as long as he tricked Little March or Little Raccoon into binding the Invitation Letter, he could go wherever the train went, whether he had a ticket or not.

Rather, even if he had a ticket, he couldn't possibly travel around Trailblaze on the Stellaris Train for an extended period.

After discussing their plans, Gwen accompanied Izanami on a stroll around the desolate, lifeless planet, where they unexpectedly discovered a few berries near a cave.

"It's really rare that such plump fruits can grow in such a dark place."

Gwen remarked with some emotion,

"Mei, you're amazing too. You managed to find this place just by wandering around. Is that a skill you developed from traveling to different places over a long period of time?"

I guess so...

Izanami took two steps forward, carefully picked a berry, wiped it, and put it in his mouth.

"In such places, the breath of life is particularly evident."

"Don't put it in your mouth if you're unsure whether it's poisonous or not..."

Seeing Izanami put the berry directly into her mouth, Gwen snatched it from Izanami hand and gestured for her to spit it out.

"It's alright, it's just that these hard-to-grow berries, even if they contain some toxins, won't have any effect on me."

Izanami shook his head, indicating that Gwen didn't need to worry.

"Even if you have an iron stomach, don't eat random things. It's not like we're starving."

Gwen sighed, took a peach from his supplies, and offered it to the Izanami.

"If you want to eat, try this. Mei from my other world really likes this flavor."

"Thanks..."

Izanami didn't resist, took the peach and tasted it, quickly giving his evaluation—

"Mmm, it's sweet..."

But compared to the berries earlier, the flavor was a bit bland.

"It's not that the peaches taste bland, it's that these berries are too stimulating, raising your threshold—"

Gwen, having finished the remaining half of the berry, stared intently at the Izanami—

"Or rather... there's something wrong with your sense of taste."

"Um..."

Izanami spoke the truth—

"You can only taste a tiny bit of sweetness now..."

Like my previous stop, a place Orcalon, it has desolate cliffs, and the snow there is purplish-red, tasting like raspberries when you put it in your mouth.

The taste wasn't exactly sweet, but it was Remembrance.

Whenever I look back, I always find that the path that connects us is not a series of unforgettable events, but rather a series of memorable moments...

"These unforgettable moments mostly stem from a series of events, and these events, whether big or small, originate from every ordinary day, which we have personally experienced second by second."

Gwen gazed into those eyes that seemed to be reminiscing about the past, his words calm and serene.

"Trust me, there's a way to help you—"

It has already been proven that my Light of the Mind has a remarkable effect on your condition, hasn't it?

He knew, of course, that Izanami hadn't ignored those ordinary days; it was just that for her, whose senses were becoming increasingly dulled, she could only rely on those touching moments to etch her Remembrance as clearly as possible.

"Thanks...

However, there's no need to worry too much; gradually losing one's sense of self is the inevitable fate of every Self-Destructor.

Izanami's eyes returned to their vacant state as he gazed at Gwen and said—

"And I... at least I haven't lost all my Remembrance and senses, and with your help, my condition has improved a lot."

I will heal you—

Gwen met those eyes and said solemnly—

"I have the ability. Give me some time, and I will make you return to your original form—"

Even if it's just for your health—

In the future, you will have more time to Remembrance those touching moments, the ups and downs, and the ordinary days, instead of just relying on your increasingly bland sense of taste.

"..."

Looking into Gwen's eyes, Izanami remained silent, as if she saw a cluster of leaping flames that would illuminate and warm her increasingly cold body, bringing warmth and heat to her heart, which was growing emptier under the onslaught of nothingness.

"Yes, I believe you..."