After some playful bickering, the five members of the Express Crew finally managed to get a good night's sleep aboard the Star Rail Express for the first time in a long while.
The next day.
"Just a moment ago, the Star Rail Express received an invitation from the Planet of Festivities," Himeko said, looking earnestly at the others.
"Is that so? Well, that's definitely a Hongmen Banquet," Yan Huan analyzed.
"I don't think we should attend. After all—"
March 7th interrupted Yan Huan, "Hold on, why is this scenario so familiar?"
"Didn't we already conquer Penacony? The Grand Symphony Ceremony is already over!"
"Could it be... the Clockmaker actually has an inheritance?"
"Don't be nervous," Welt explained.
"This time, the Express has received an ordinary invitation from origami University, an institution of higher learning on Penacony."
Himeko nodded.
"The school plans to host an academic seminar on the Path of Trailblaze during the Moment of the Sun, and they've invited the Star Rail Express to attend as guests."
"They originally wanted to invite us earlier, but Welt and I were busy at the time, and you were all participating in the Martial Arts Ceremony."
"Since we've all returned now, it's only natural that we fulfill the invitation."
"Is our schedule really this packed?" March 7th wasn't very keen on going.
"The Martial Arts Ceremony was exhausting enough. My back aches every day, and I finally got a peaceful night's sleep on the train."
"How about you guys go, and I'll stay behind to watch the train..."
"The train doesn't need watching," Himeko revealed a smile.
"We're proper shareholders of Penacony now, and there are security patrols around the train."
"Besides, there's nothing that requires our help this time. Just think of it as a vacation."
"Nominally, we're merely attending an