"The situation is bad... There are traces of the Zerg everywhere. Some of the eggs even show signs of hatching."
"They haven't yet developed from Propagation embryos into larvae, but their growth is likely to be faster than we imagine."
The group returned to the Parlor Car, where, in just a few minutes, they experienced the horror of [ Propagation ].
Xing found an insect egg in front of the radio, and occasionally, she wished that the world didn't have so much confusing material.
After all, even if she doesn't need it, she can't let some other guy benefit from it.
Come forth, hourglass necklace!
By now, the number of things inside this necklace is countless; a few more insect eggs shouldn't be a problem.
The next second, Xing looked down at the insect eggs that the hourglass necklace had spat out and fell into deep thought.
Hey, why is this necklace so picky about food?
In addition, Xing also discovered that the insect eggs here had begun to emit soft humming sounds, which were like beautiful music, and she couldn't help but be immersed in them as she passed by.
Some guys are like that; they talk a good game but don't deliver. A sense of justice compelled Xing to take action and eliminate the insect eggs.
Let's look at the potted plant in the hallway. Argenti says it's a thinking plant, and Xing can't help but wonder—does it really possess the ability to think?
Okay, this is just an ordinary potted plant. At most, it was accidentally injured by the ice spear of the Little March. It has no abnormal characteristics that can distinguish it from a normal plant.
Xing struggled to convince herself, but she still suspected the soil in the potted plant was actually delicious chocolate powder; she could try it next time...
No! The eggs might be hiding somewhere she didn't expect! Like, for example, in Mr. Welt's hair!
After checking, Xing found nothing unusual, except for a cluster of highlights... probably just highlights?
It's impossible to be completely certain about... the white hair, but in any case, Mr. Welt's hair is flawless!
Welt turned around and looked at Xing, who was observing him so closely. "Uh... Xing, what are you doing?"
Ah, the Mr. Welt in front of me must be real... Let's stop before he gets upset; there are no insect eggs here.
Next up is the adorable Conductor! Star picks up Pom-Pom and notices that she has combed her Tail very well; it's neat, fluffy, and fragrant, and there's nothing unusual about it.
Faced with such a fluffy Tail, Xing finally couldn't resist and reached out to pluck it.
"Star Passenger! You don't suspect Pom-Pom of having insect eggs on her, do you?" Pom-Pom glared at Star. There was no way insect eggs could be on her; Ye Yan took care of them every day.
It seemed they weren't at risk of being infected by the insect eggs. Xing stroked her chin, carefully considering if there was anything she hadn't checked.
Xing took out the milk tea she always carried with her. To be honest... she had reason to be suspicious of this drink. It wasn't that she didn't trust the Milk Tea Aeon, but rather that she was worried that the Milk Tea Aeon had been violated by [ Propagation ].
Mmm... sweet but not cloying, whoever made this milk tea is a genius.
"Hey, weren't you looking for insect eggs? Why are you drinking milk tea?" March 7th walked up to Xing. "Sigh~ I know you miss Teacher Ye Yan a lot and want to summon him back this way..."
"Call?"
Xing slapped her forehead; how could she have forgotten that trick?
" In March 7th, given the current situation... we need the all-powerful Teacher Ye Yan!"
"You're right, but where is Teacher Ye Yan?"
Star pulled Botenis, who was slacking off nearby, over. "Have you forgotten? The Church can summon the [ Eternity ] Aeon anytime, anywhere."
"Huh?" Botenis looked bewildered, then suddenly felt guilty. He hadn't expected that because of his loose tongue, the Astral Express already knew Ye Yan's identity. He felt ashamed before Lord Yite!
"Come on! The task of summoning Teacher Ye Yan is entrusted to you. Don't let us down!"
Xing patted Botenis with a half-smile; his words sounded more like a threat.
"It's impossible."
March 7th, Star:...
"Are you kidding me?! You're not a mole within the Church, are you?!"
Xing's lips twitched. As a fellow [ Eternity ] Walker, she was far more reliable than Botenis!
"Because I'm covered in too much wing powder and blood from True Sting, and because I drank a lot of alcohol... I can't calm down and think at all right now."
How dare you say that!
March 7th shook her head. Her idealized image of Church knights was shattered. Sure enough, there were unreliable guys everywhere. Luckily, she was the only one in the Astral Express Crew.
"You two didn't know? I'm known as the ' Unreliable Scarlet Knight Captain ' in the Church... Haha~"
"Then... how can we get Teacher Ye Yan to come over?"
"Ah, I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you both on this point. Only after you join the [ Church of Eternity ] and are certified by Chair Blake can you..."
Before Botenis could finish speaking, Xing shooed him to the large storage room on the second floor.
"I can't count on this guy. I'm going to call the Church to complain that their knight commander is a good-for-nothing who does nothing all day and is completely indifferent to danger!"
"I refuse to believe that, given the Astral Express Crew's relationship with Teacher Ye Yan, I can't get them to come if I sincerely pray?"
On March 7th, disbelieving in superstitions, he clasped his hands together, closed his eyes, and offered a live prayer.
"We need... well, this might be useful! A portable train cleaning machine!" Pom-Pom pulled out a device. "This was originally a spare tool Pom-Pom had prepared for this big train cleaning, used to wipe the train's roof!"
"There's a detection camera up there with a very wide field of view. Remotely controlling it into the sky allows you to observe the entire area within its range... and importantly, you can see all sorts of corners and hidden spots!"
"Even though Pom-Pom used it for cleaning, there's nothing we can do now... Star Passenger!"
Pom-Pom looked at the star, "The passengers of March 7th seem to be performing some kind of mysterious summoning ritual. This task is entrusted to you, Pam!"
"If you think it's worth a try, Pom-Pom will start controlling it remotely. Watch carefully, Pom-Pom, and while you're at it, clean the corners... Okay! Here comes the portable train cleaner!"
The Parlor Car was thoroughly inspected, but nothing unusual was found.
"There doesn't seem to be much there, "Pom-Pom thought. "We'll have to remotely control the mobile train cleaning machine to a more distant depot, Pam..."
Xingjiang switches the perspective to Dan Heng's room, where Argenti is gazing affectionately at a True Sting.
The knight, and his insect knight, seemed unremarkable.
etc...
Xing grabbed a baseball bat and rushed to Dan Heng's room.
"You must be the creature Xing was talking about. You must often be described with the word 'cute.' Has this ever bothered you? Believe me, your true nature is far beyond what this word can encompass."
"O sphere, your name is—[Charm]."
From Argenti's perspective, he is sincerely praising and promoting the "beauty" of a Wubbaboo.
"No need for further words; encountering a life like yours moves me deeply, but I will never abandon my spiritual cultivation because of this. If I cannot resolve this crisis, I will die to prove my honor."
Xing rolled her eyes, this guy... he seems hopeless...
Rather, it's more accurate to say that both knights who came to the Astral Express are beyond saving!
Sigh... [ Destruction ] it, I'm tired...
Meanwhile, on the second floor of the Party Car
Inside the large storage room, Botenis threw down the wine bottle and stared intently at Fulisina in front of him.
"This is bad, there's too much wing powder on it... The appearance of this True Sting is so realistic."