Star Rail: Beginning as Kiana

Unfortunately, the expressions on the few people's faces had nothing to do with March 7th, so her appearance instantly fell flat.

"Boohoo, Kiana, they're bullying me and ignoring me."

"There, there, something must have happened. March 7th, stop being difficult."

Fortunately, March 7th was just trying to lighten the mood because the atmosphere was too strange.

However, when she heard Himeko recount Kafka's appearance and how her "advice" was actually a threat, March 7th fell silent.

"Is it that dangerous? But knowing there's danger, and a high chance it's a Stellaron Hunter trap, if you ask me, why don't we just not go? Or maybe contact the people on Xianzhou and let them defend themselves?"

"That can't be said."

"The Stellaron Hunters claim a Stellaron has erupted on the Xianzhou Luofu, and the Express is very close to it. If we go to Luofu, we might have the chance to save many innocent lives."

"It's also possible that we're just being used by the Stellaron Hunters and have been tricked. Welt and I both think the Stellaron Hunter isn't telling the truth, but we can't completely ignore her intel..."

Now they were in a dilemma. Whether they went or not would put the Express in a difficult position. On one hand, there was a potential trap, but if Kafka was telling the truth, their refusal to go would cause many who could have been saved to die innocently.

As for Kafka just joking?

Although Himeko hadn't encountered the Stellaron Hunters often, this was how they operated. If they truly didn't go, even if it was a lie, Xianzhou would face a great crisis.

"So, whether to change course and head to Xianzhou, we'll decide by democratic vote: extend your palm to signify agreement, don't extend it to signify opposition."

"Three, two, one."

As a result, out of the six people, a full five extended their hands. The only one who didn't was Dan Heng, who had a considerable connection to Xianzhou.

"Five to one, the Express crew agrees to go to Xianzhou by majority vote."

Dan Heng wasn't surprised that others agreed. The two elders of the Express crew, and Kiana, after spending some time together, could be seen as people with minor flaws but who were fundamentally kind-hearted and would help strangers.

It wasn't meant as a derogatory remark; precisely because of this, he felt at ease with these companions.

As for Stelle, she couldn't take her eyes off Kafka when she saw her earlier. This situation was no different from seeing a trash can, so Stelle's agreement wasn't surprising.

But March 7th, facing this "ally," Dan Heng didn't understand. She was the first to speak out against it, so why the sudden change of heart?

Facing Dan Heng's gaze, March 7th stuck out her tongue, looking quite embarrassed.

"Uh, after calming down and thinking it over, what if that woman wasn't lying? If we don't go to Xianzhou, many innocent people will be harmed. Now is not the time to be willful. Hehe."

"March 7th, you're so unprincipled."

"Hmph, I'm not! This is called understanding the greater good! Do you want me to object?"

"No, it doesn't really matter. After all, five to one is still four to two, and the outcome doesn't change."

"Alright, alright, that's just how March 7th is."

At this moment, Himeko looked at Dan Heng, who had been silent all along.

"What do you say? Dan Heng? Are you staying behind?"

"Yes, I won't be going this time."

"Welt, what about you? Will you take over this Pioneer journey?"

Just as Ouyang was about to accept, he heard Kiana's voice.

Kiana, as if standing beside him, chimed in, "And so, Ouyang met his destined blonde man on Xianzhou and lived..."

Kiana was about to say a happy and blissful life, but before she could finish, March 7th, who was beside her, covered her mouth.

March 7th leaned next to Kiana and whispered:

"Kiana, don't say it. Uncle Yang's eyes are terrifying."

"Forget it."

In the end, Himeko stepped in to smooth things over. Otherwise, given Ouyang's current state, she genuinely worried he might lose control and lecture Kiana, that little rascal, in the observation car.

But Kiana really didn't know her place, did she not know the state of her own mouth?

Or did Kiana know, but just found it amusing?

Thinking back to the past, when Akiwilli hadn't disappeared, a certain passenger was just like this. However, on one occasion after joining the Express, they directly destroyed a planet and half a train.

It was later discovered that the passenger was the Aeon of Joy, Aha.

"Wait, isn't Kiana of the Path of Abundance? Why does she have such a Joyful, prankster vibe?"

However, Himeko didn't say it out loud. Everyone had their own secrets, after all.

"Since Welt is hesitating, let me do it. I'll give you all a lesson while I'm at it."

Hearing this, it was Kiana's turn to feel a jolt in her heart.

Himeko, giving a lesson.

When Himeko appeared alone, Kiana wouldn't care. But Himeko getting off the train to give Kiana a lesson, coupled with the potential danger...

The scene of the last lesson suddenly flashed through Kiana's mind.

"No, Himeko, don't get off the train! I don't want to have the last lesson!"

Seeing Meng Qiana's teary eyes, Himeko didn't know what was going on with the white furball in front of her. She quickly looked at Ouyang beside her.

After all, the two knew each other, and Ouyang had more experience, so he would definitely know the reason and find a solution.

Himeko thought Ouyang would comfort Kiana. To her surprise, Ouyang, who had been hesitating whether to get off the train, pushed up his glasses and took the initiative to propose leading the team this time.

"Himeko, let me handle this one."

After the list for this Pioneer journey was finalized, Ouyang said softly to Himeko beside him as they sat back in their seats.

"Himeko, don't mention the final lesson to Kiana anymore. That child had some unfortunate events with an old friend of mine and a student before, so the final lesson will give Kiana some PTSD."

Himeko nodded without asking further questions.

However, she guessed that the so-called old friend and student might also be Himeko, but not her, but someone who looked similar to her in Ouyang's world.

"Sigh, why are the pasts of everyone on the Express crew like this? Not to mention Welt, March 7th and Stelle don't have many memories, but Kiana, if she were on an ordinary planet, would still be of school age. Sigh..."

Thinking of this, Himeko's gaze towards Kiana became even gentler.

Fortunately, Kiana's attention was not on them at this moment. If she saw Himeko's gaze, she might have another PTSD episode.

With a flash of light, the train instantly left Jarilo-VI. In Belobog, inside the Administrative District, Bronya and Seele stood hand in hand by the window, offering their blessings to the departing group.

And in an unknown corner, someone also chose to leave and embark on a new journey.

When the train's meteor-like trailing light halo disappeared, Belobog returned to its usual life.

"The Jade Gate is opening. On behalf of the Xianzhou Alliance: Luofu, I welcome our guests who have traveled from afar. Please follow the guidance and dock in an orderly manner."

The train arrived at Xianzhou. However, although the broadcast was still normal, Himeko couldn't contact Luofu and couldn't obtain docking credentials.

But even so, the Express crew decided to enter first. The relevant credentials could be obtained later. If something unexpected really happened on Xianzhou Luofu, it would be too rigid to follow the procedures step by step.

"The Alliance and the Express have had no contact in the past, so our arrival may not be welcomed. But the Trailblazers do not seek fame or fortune. We must provide assistance to Xianzhou within our capabilities and eliminate disasters as much as possible."

"Maintain the dream of your original heart, penetrate and explore, understand, build connections, and follow the path of the Trailblazer!"

"Hooray!"

As a result, as soon as they stepped onto Xianzhou, they found it filled with all sorts of containers, neatly arranged nearby. Although there were no built roads here, the presence of these containers created a clear path, guiding everyone forward.

"Do you think if these containers are piled so high, and Xianzhou moves too fast and shakes a bit, won't all these containers fall down?"

Facing March 7th's question, before Kiana could even think, Ouyang, who was in front, stopped and began to explain a bunch of knowledge to March 7th.

Kiana couldn't quite remember the process. She only remembered Ouyang's final conclusion: they wouldn't fall, unless something unexpected happened or there was a fight on Xianzhou.

Because of Ouyang's explanation, they were initially worried about being guided to this place, fearing that there might be a mastermind behind it.

But after being enlightened by knowledge, their minds felt dizzy and heavy. What mastermind?

Wait, what is a mastermind?

Kiana felt her mind was a bit chaotic. For some reason, she suddenly thought of black stockings.

Walking along the path formed by the stacked containers, they discovered many members in uniform lying on the ground by the roadside. There were also traces of battle and bloodstains nearby.

"Ah! Uncle Yang, someone is injured ahead."

"Kiana, I'll leave these people to you. Help them with their wounds."

"Got it."

Kiana took out a small first-aid kit from her space, applied medicine, bandaged them, and then used her Path's power to heal them.

Those Cloud-to-Guard members seemed to want to say something, but after Kiana's treatment, they were in so much pain that they could only grimace, and the words they wanted to say were completely lost.

Ouyang pushed up his glasses, his hand gripping his cane tightening involuntarily.

He had originally known that Kiana had embarked on the Path of Abundance, and the Express crew finally had logistics. Coupled with Kiana's previous experience caring for March 7th, Ouyang hadn't been too worried.

But now it seemed he had underestimated the influence of the Kaslana family's bloodline. He had almost forgotten that this family often acted without restraint, which was why they were known as the Knight family.

"Kiana, be gentler, or use the power of Abundance to heal them. Leave the bandaging to March 7th."

Looking at the bandaging marks on the several Cloud-to-Guard members on the ground, Ouyang couldn't understand how Kiana had embarked on this Path.

Fortunately, not everyone was severely injured, as if they were barely hanging on to their last breath and about to die after saying what they had to say. The further they walked, the lighter the injuries of the Cloud-to-Guard members on the ground became. By the end, Kiana only needed to use the power of her Path to slightly heal their injuries and prevent the wounds from worsening.

The Cloud-to-Guard members could then support themselves by leaning on nearby buildings, take out the medicine they carried, and simply treat their own wounds.

"Thank you all for your assistance. I am a member of the Cloud-to-Guard. There is danger here, so you should leave quickly."

"What happened? Did you encounter some danger?"

Hearing the question, the Cloud-to-Guard member initially didn't want to say anything. But thinking that he and his comrades were being treated by these people, and thus wouldn't have to wait here to die, he sighed and told them what he could.

"Fallen into Mara-struck, is there no way to cure it?"

"No, this is a curse from The Scourge of Abundance. Once an immortal is Mara-struck, they cannot be cured. Even Lord of the Bow is powerless."

Seeing that they hadn't grasped the current situation, this lightly injured Cloud-to-Guard member seemed to have thought of something and quickly said, "Everyone, if possible, please leave as soon as possible."

or continue forward; our comrades and Miss Tingyun are still there..."

As he spoke, the one with the lightest injuries suddenly stiffened. Before everyone's eyes, he succumbed to Mara-struck.

Chapter 54: March 7th: Kiana, don't be fooled by bad women

Watching a living person suddenly turn into a monster before their eyes, although the body retained its human form, it was as if a plant had transformed into a person, with apricot-yellow leaves appearing all over its body.

Accompanied by roars, the Cloud-to-Guard soldiers who had been leaning against the wall charged at their nearby comrades like beasts.

March 7th had just taken out her bow and arrow, intending to draw it and use the power of Formless Ice to seal the Mara-struck soldier, preventing them from harming others.

But she found that the other party had inexplicably fallen to the ground, as if bearing a heavy burden, with their chest caved in slightly.

Even the leaves that had appeared on the armor withered and separated from the body, falling to the ground.

No need to guess, Kiana knew it was Ouyang who made the move.

Even though he had long lost his Herrscher core and had been on the brink of death multiple times, Ouyang had never truly died. Instead, after losing his core, he could still use some of the Herrscher's authority.

The power of this imitation Eden's Star had long been ingrained in Ouyang's instincts. Just now, he had used his gravity manipulation ability to press the opponent firmly to the ground, making them unable to get up.

However, Ouyang did not choose to kill the opponent. Even though the nearby Cloud-to-Guard soldiers saw the state of their comrade, they only hoped that the Express crew would put him out of his misery, freeing him from the suffering of Mara-struck and the control of The Scourge of Abundance.

"Sigh..."

Ouyang sighed, intending to free the person before him from the Mara-struck body, only to find Kiana stopping him.

"Kiana, what's wrong?"

"Uncle Yang, let me do it."

Ouyang's gaze fell upon Kiana's determined eyes. He pushed up his glasses and made way for Kiana.

But would Kiana really kill him?

If it were ordinary Mara-struck, it would be incurable. But this person's situation was special, or rather, the situation of this batch of Mara-struck soldiers was very special. They weren't Mara-struck due to their lifespan being too long and the erosion of time, but rather due to the push from the Abundance people behind them.

Kiana wanted to try using the power of Abundance to heal the "curse" of the Mara-struck body.