Chapter 1301

Miss Kaguya wants me to confess.

Miss Kaguya wants me to confess.

"... Obviously my homeland is about to be destroyed, yet I still don't want to drag innocent people into it, I don't want the pioneers to be unable to go home... He really... really..."

Fujiwara Chika can't even remember how many times she's wiped tears for these golden heirs; ever since the train crew arrived at Weng Faluosi, she feels her tear threshold has lowered.

But we need to keep the quotes? The Chinese line includes 「……」. We'll keep English quotes? Probably we should keep the same style: use English quotation marks. The instruction: translate faithfully, not add or omit. So we should replace Chinese quotes with English quotes? Usually translation uses English quotes. We'll output: "「……Obviously my homeland is about to be destroyed, yet I still don't want to drag innocent people into it, I don't want the pioneers to be unable to go home… He really… really……"" But we need to keep the ellipsis inside quotes. We'll do: "「……Obviously my homeland is about to be destroyed, yet I still don't want to drag innocent people into it, I don't want the pioneers to be unable to go home… He really… really……"" However we need to keep the opening and closing quotes. We'll use English double quotes.

Thus output: 【2】 "「……Obviously my homeland is about to be destroyed, yet I still don't want to drag innocent people into it, I don't want the pioneers to be unable to go home… He really… really……"" But we need to include the ellipsis at start and end. We'll replicate: start with two dots? Chinese uses two ellipsis? Actually "……" is two ellipsis characters? It's a single ellipsis but displayed as two? We'll just use "……". We'll output: 【2】 "「……Obviously my homeland is about to be destroyed, yet I still don't want to drag innocent people into it, I don't want the pioneers to be unable to go home… He really… really……"".

And when Bai E said, "The heavens beyond that the people of Weng Faluosi have never touched," her heart felt as if it had been fiercely stabbed again, causing great distress.

Fujiwara Chika can't even remember how many times she's wiped tears for these golden heirs; ever since the train crew arrived at Weng Faluosi, she feels her tear threshold has lowered.

Thus line: "Fujiwara Chika can't even remember how many times she's wiped tears for these golden heirs; ever since the train crew arrived at Weng Faluosi, she feels her tear threshold has lowered."

Stars are like a sea; traveling through the Star Sea for many civilizations is as simple as a regular breath. But for Bai E and the others...... the universe depicted by Star and Dan Heng is like an unattainable phantom dream, a far shore unreachable even across distant light-years.

Combine: "Fujiwara Chika can't even remember how many times she's wiped tears for these golden heirs; she constantly feels that since the train crew arrived at Weng Faluosi, her tear threshold has gotten lower."

We'll output as one sentence.

She desperately hopes that someday Bai E can go to the universe…… no, not just Bai E, but Aglaea, Ti Bao, Na Ke Xia…… all golden heirs could visit the train as guests, and they, together with the two pioneers, would behold the same river of stars, with the same starlight reflected in their eyes.

And when Bai E said, "The heavens beyond that the people of Weng Faluosi have never touched," her heart felt as if it had been fiercely stabbed again, causing great distress.

We need to keep the Chinese quotes? We'll use English quotes.

Thus: 【4】 "And when Bai E said, "The heavens beyond that the people of Weng Faluosi have never touched," her heart felt as if it had been fiercely stabbed again, causing great distress."

line is fine.

The stars are like a sea; for many civilizations, traveling through the Star Sea is as simple as a regular breath. But for Bai E and the others…… the universe depicted by Star and Dan Heng is like an unattainable phantom dream, a far shore unreachable even across distant light-years.

We need to keep the ellipsis. We'll output: 【5】 "The stars are like a sea; for many civilizations, traveling through the Star Sea is as simple as a regular breath. But for Bai E and the others…… the universe depicted by Star and Dan Heng is like an unattainable phantom dream, a far shore unreachable even across distant light-years."

fine.

fine.

""The divine edict is unclear; even after returning the twelfth fire seed, no one knows what form 'Recreation' will take… let alone whether a 'miracle' will bless the two outsiders. Before stepping into this unknown fate, the last thing I can do for you… is to help you return to your families.""

Thus: "She desperately hopes that someday Bai E can go to the universe…… no, not just Bai E, but Aglaea, Ti Bao, Na Ke Xia…… all golden heirs could visit the train as guests, and they, together with the two pioneers, would behold the same river of stars, with the same starlight reflected in their eyes."

We need to keep the ellipsis. We'll output: 【6】 "She desperately hopes that someday Bai E can go to the universe…… no, not just Bai E, but Aglaea, Ti Bao, Na Ke Xia…… all golden heirs could visit the train as guests, and they, together with the two pioneers, would behold the same river of stars, with the same starlight reflected in their eyes."

line: no ellipsis.

Bai E, Wandi, and Yan Qing exchange martial arts; Feng Jin and Bai Lu discuss medical arts for healing the living; Laatio and Na Ke Xia discuss knowledge; Aglaea designs splendid costumes for Zhigengniao's performance……

Thus: 【7】 "Bai E, Wandi, and Yan Qing exchange martial arts; Feng Jin and Bai Lu discuss medical arts for healing the living; Laatio and Na Ke Xia discuss knowledge; Aglaea designs splendid costumes for Zhigengniao's performance……"

line: no ellipsis.

Just thinking about this, thinking that these could never happen, Chika felt her nose sour.

She truly hopes that everyone

same as 44.

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This line is just an em dash? It's a separator. We need to output 【10】 with translation. The Chinese line is "——". We should translate as an em dash? Probably just output "——". So 【10】 "——"

Bai E lowered his eyes, a trace of fatigue and guilt flashing across his usually steadfast face: "I'm sorry for making such an excessive request of you. But we live in an imperfect era… there's no perfect solution."

Translation: ""The oracle is vague and unclear; even after returning the twelfth fire seed, no one knows what form the 'Recreation of the World' will take… let alone whether the 'Miracle' will favor the two offworld visitors. Before stepping into the unknown fate, the last thing I can do for you is to help you return to your families."" Need to keep quotes. The Chinese has double quotes inside outer quotes. We'll preserve as English double quotes. So: 【11】 "「"The oracle is vague and unclear; even after returning the twelfth fire seed, no one knows what form the 'Recreation of the World' will take… let alone whether the 'Miracle' will favor the two offworld visitors. Before stepping into the unknown fate, the last thing I can do for you is to help you return to your families."」" But we need to use English quotes. Let's do: outer double quotes, inner single quotes? Actually Chinese uses 「」 for outer and 【】 for inner. We'll translate outer to double quotes, inner to single quotes. So: ""The oracle is vague and unclear; even after returning the twelfth fire seed, no one knows what form the 'Recreation of the World' will take… let alone whether the 'Miracle' will favor the two offworld visitors. Before stepping into the unknown fate, the last thing I can do for you is to help you return to your families."" Wait we need outer double quotes. So final: ""The oracle is vague and unclear; even after returning the twelfth fire seed, no one knows what form the 'Recreation of the World' will take… let alone whether the 'Miracle' will favor the two offworld visitors. Before stepping into the unknown fate, the last thing I can do for you is to help you return to your families."" Actually that's single quotes inside double? We'll just use double quotes for outer and single for inner as typical. So: ""The oracle is vague and unclear; even after returning the twelfth fire seed, no one knows what form the 'Recreation of the World' will take… let alone whether the 'Miracle' will favor the two offworld visitors. Before stepping into the unknown fate, the last thing I can do for you is to help you return to your families."" That's double outer, single inner. Good.

line: no ellipsis.

Translation: "Star shook her head and said: "Regardless of the oracle, we can't go back now."" Need to keep quotes. We'll do: ""Star shook her head and said: "Regardless of the oracle, we can't go back now.""" Outer double, inner single.

""Each of us has the power to choose. If you can't accept the decision I made on your behalf…… then forge a new path with your own choices—this is what you'rebest at, right?""

"The guard beside them added: "Please don't worry, Lady Star. Lord Bai E previously commissioned Councilor Laigushi to repair the two's vehicles. Lady Tiboo's Hundred Realms Gate is open on the outer road of Aohema."" No Chinese.

Thus: 【13】 ""The guard beside them added: "Please don't worry, Lady Star. Lord Bai E previously commissioned Councilor Laigushi to repair the two's vehicles. Lady Tiboo's Hundred Realms Gate is open on the outer road of Aohema."""

Bai E slowly turned around: "But no matter what… Dan Heng is still struggling to hold on. Don'tlet him wait too long, Star. I hope that someday we can reunite under the witness of the stars… then we'll set up a belated celebration feast."

Translation: "Bai E lowered his eyes, a trace of weariness and guilt flashing across his usually resolute face: "Sorry for making such an excessive request of you. But we live in an imperfect era… there is no perfect choice."" Need to keep quotes. We'll do: ""Bai E lowered his eyes, a trace of weariness and guilt flashing across his usually resolute face: "Sorry for making such an excessive request of you. But we live in an imperfect era… there is no perfect choice."""

fine.

"'A hero… doesn't need to bear everything alone.'" No Chinese.

"Star will definitely come to help them; even if she and Dan Heng have left Weng Faluosi, she will learn of the Great Extinction Monarch's news from the Black Tower, and leaving such a huge hidden danger here would surely require preparation." Snake Pillar Yi He Xiao Ba Ne said lightly, "Moreover, compared to the sudden attack of Phantasm last time, this time the train can make more preparations in advance."

Translation: ""Each of us has the right to make a choice. If you cannot accept the decision I made on your behalf…… then forge a new path with your own choices—this is what you're best at, right?"" Need to keep quotes. We'll do: """Each of us has the right to make a choice. If you cannot accept the decision I made on your behalf…… then forge a new path with your own choices—this is what you're best at, right?""" Outer double, inner single.

"Bai E slowly turned around: "But no matter what… Dan Heng is still struggling to hold on. Don't let him wait too long, Star. I hope that someday we can reunite under the witness of the stars… then we'll set up a belated celebration feast." Wait we missed closing quote? Actually we need closing double quote after feast. Let's check: we wrote: "Bai E slowly turned around: "But no matter what… Dan Heng is still struggling to hold on. Don't let him wait too long, Star. I hope that someday we can reunite under the witness of the stars… then we'll set up a belated celebration feast."" Need to ensure closing double quote after feast. We'll add.

Translation: "Bai E slowly turned around: "No matter what… Dan Heng is still struggling. Don't let him wait too long, Star. I hope that someday we can reunite under the witness of the constellations… then we'll set out a belated celebration feast."" Need quotes. We'll do: ""Bai E slowly turned around: "No matter what… Dan Heng is still struggling. Don't let him wait too long, Star. I hope that someday we can reunite under the witness of the constellations… then we'll set out a belated celebration feast."""

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Same as line 10. Output 【18】 "——"

"Hmph, Great Extinction Monarch……" Immortal River crossed his arms, gave a cold snort: "If the Black Tower spreads the news of the Great Extinction Monarch, a Great Extinction Monarch bound by shackles is just like a living target—corporations, genius clubs, the train… even the Divine Vessel can muster armies to surround and kill this monarch that can't go anywhere, heh, I recall there's a saying…?"

"Demon Slayer" No Chinese.

"Two fists can't fight four hands." Fu Gang Yi Yong calmly continued, "And not just 'four hands'… the envoys already available from the Light Corporation, the Divine Vessel, and the genius clubs are already enough for four people."

"Star will definitely come to help them; even if she and Dan Heng have left Weng Faluosi, she will learn of the Great Extinction Monarch's news from the Black Tower, and leaving such a huge hidden danger here would surely require preparation." Snake Pillar Yi He Xiao Ba Ne said lightly, "Moreover, compared to the sudden attack of Phantasm last time, this time the train can make more preparations in advance." Need to ensure quotes correct. We'll keep.

Thus: 【20】 ""Star will definitely come to help them; even if she and Dan Heng have left Onferos, she will learn of the Great Extinction Monarch's news from the Black Tower, and leaving such a huge hidden danger here would surely require preparation." Snake Pillar Yi He Xiao Ba Ne said lightly, "Moreover, compared to the sudden attack of Phantasm last time, this time the train can make more preparations in advance.""

"But not everyone may be willing to unite against the Great Extinction Monarch." Hudie Ren softly sighed, "They walk different paths, more or less each with their own purposes. Even if the pioneers use the Alliance Jade Omen, they can only find one envoy from Jingyuan, after all the alliance still has the formidable Abundance Folk to contend with, so they cannot devote all their strength. As for the corporations, the 'Diamond' has never shown itself; before it declares its stance, we can only hope to gain the support of the Ten Stone-Hearts."

"Hmph, Great Extinction Monarch……" Immortal River crossed his arms, gave a cold snort: "If the Black Tower spreads the news of the Great Extinction Monarch, a Great Extinction Monarch bound by shackles is just like a living target—corporations, genius clubs, the train… even the Divine Vessel can muster armies to surround and kill this monarch that can't go anywhere, heh, I recall there's a saying…？" Need to ensure closing quotes.

Thus: 【21】 ""Hmph, Great Extinction Monarch……" Immortal River crossed his arms, gave a cold snort: "If the Black Tower spreads the news of the Great Extinction Monarch, a Great Extinction Monarch bound by shackles is just like a living target—corporations, genius clubs, the train… even the Divine Vessel can muster armies to surround and kill this monarch that can't go anywhere, heh, I recall there's a saying…?""

"... On the contrary, does Na Nu Ke's command also have other Great Extinction Monarchs? Would they just stand by and watch their comrades be killed?"

"Two fists can't fight four hands." Fu Gang Yi Yong calmly continued, "And not just 'four hands'… the envoys already available from the Light Corporation, the Divine Vessel, and the genius clubs are already enough for four people." Need quotes.

Thus: 【22】 ""Two fists can't fight four hands." Fu Gang Yi Yong calmly continued, "And not just 'four hands'… the envoys already available from the Light Corporation, the Divine Vessel, and the genius clubs are already enough for four people.""

line: no ellipsis.

"But not everyone may be willing to unite against the Great Extinction Monarch." Butterfly Shinobu softly sighed, "They walk different paths, more or less each with their own purposes. Even if the pioneers use the Alliance Jade Omen, they can only find one envoy from Jingyuan, after all the alliance still has the formidable Abundance Folk to contend with, so they cannot devote all their strength. As for the corporations, the 'Diamond' has never shown itself; before it declares its stance, we can only hope to gain the support of the Ten Stone-Hearts." Need quotes.

Thus: 【23】 ""But not everyone may be willing to unite against the Great Extinction Monarch." Butterfly Shinobu softly sighed, "They walk different paths, more or less each with their own purposes. Even if the pioneers use the Alliance Jade Omen, they can only find one envoy from Jingyuan, after all the alliance still has the formidable Abundance Folk to contend with, so they cannot devote all their strength. As for the corporations, the 'Diamond' has never shown itself; before it declares its stance, we can only hope to gain the support of the Ten Stone-Hearts.""

line: no ellipsis.

"…On the contrary, does Na Nu Ke's command also have other Great Extinction Monarchs? Would they just stand by and watch their comrades be killed?" Need quotes.

"After Butterfly Shinobu finished speaking, the relatively optimistic atmosphere in the room just moments ago vanished completely." No Chinese.

Translation: "After Butterfly Shinobu finished speaking, the relatively optimistic atmosphere in the room just moments ago vanished instantly." We'll translate: "After Butterfly Shinobu finished speaking, the relatively optimistic atmosphere in the room just moments ago vanished instantly."

If a fight really broke out, the envoys under Na Nu Ke's command would certainly unite more strongly. Perhaps that bound monarch in Weng Faluosi… is merely a "fish bait" waiting to bite the hook?

Translation: "Everyone realized that, since even they could foresee different forces joining the siege of that monarch in Onferos, could the envoys under Nanuke's command not have thought of that?" We'll translate: "Everyone realized that, since even they could foresee different forces joining the siege of that monarch in Onferos, could the envoys under Na Nu Ke's command not have thought of that?" We'll keep quotes? No quotes.

"If a fight really broke out, the envoys under Na Nu Ke's command would certainly unite more strongly. Perhaps that bound monarch in Weng Faluosi… is merely a "fish bait" waiting to bite the hook?" Need to ensure quotes around fish bait.

same as 90.

Thus: 【27】 "If a fight really broke out, the envoys under Na Nu Ke's command would certainly unite more strongly. Perhaps that bound monarch in Onferos… is merely a "fish bait" waiting to bite the hook?"

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Output 【28】 "——"

"Spiritual water… dried up?"

Translation: ""Bai E walked into the room, but the basin that originally led into the vortex's core was empty, not a single drop of water left."" Need quotes. We'll do: ""Bai E walked into the room, but the basin that originally led into the vortex's core was empty, not a single drop of water left.""

"'Spiritual water… has dried up?'" Need quotes.

Translation: ""The spiritual water… has dried up?"" Need double outer, inner single. So: ""'The spiritual water… has dried up?'""

Bai E clutched his forehead in pain: "Damn! Why are there obstacles everywhere…… no, calm down… maybe there's another entrance. The nearest, the ritual basins of the other golden heirs……"

Translation: ""Bai E clutched his forehead in pain, "Damn it! Why are there obstacles everywhere…… no, calm down… perhaps there's another entrance. The nearest one is the ceremonial water basin of the other golden heirs……"" Need quotes. We'll do: ""Bai E clutched his forehead in pain, "Damn it! Why are there obstacles everywhere…… no, calm down… perhaps there's another entrance. The nearest one is the ceremonial water basin of the other golden heirs……"" Actually Chinese ends with 「……」. We'll keep ellipsis.

"'…Little White.'" Need quotes.

Translation: ""…Little White."" Need quotes. We'll do: ""'…Little White.'""

line: no ellipsis.

Translation: ""Tiboo suddenly appeared behind Bai E."" Need quotes. We'll do: ""Tiboo suddenly appeared behind Bai E.""

"'Tiboo! I thought you'd be waiting for me at the Genesis Vortex Core. How are you?'" Need quotes.

Translation: ""Tiboo Teacher! I thought you'd be waiting for me at the Genesis Vortex's core. Are you alright?"" Need quotes. We'll do: ""'Tiboo Teacher! I thought you'd be waiting for me at the Genesis Vortex's core. Are you alright?'""

line: no ellipsis.

"'When night falls over Aohema, all the spiritual water also dries up. *We* anticipated you'd be anxious, so we came early to wait here.'" Need quotes.

"'Bai E felt a hint of warmth in her heart: Heh… you've always been the people who understand me best. Kefalle's fire seed… do you know where it is?''" Need to ensure correct quoting.

Translation: ""A trace of warmth rose in Bai E's heart: "Heh… you've always been the ones who understand me best. The fire seed of KefaLe… do you know where it is?"" Need quotes. We'll do: """A trace of warmth rose in Bai E's heart: "Heh… you've always been the ones who understand me best. The fire seed of KefaLe… do you know where it is?"""

line: no ellipsis.

"'Mm. Little Fei'er, she's guarded the fire seed very well… no one could guess where it's hidden.'" Tiboo took out the envelope that Sai Fei'er had previously given them, "'Barturus—come out?'" Need to ensure quotes.

Thus: 【37】 ""Mm. Little Fei'er, she's guarded the fire seed very well… no one could guess where it's hidden." Tiboo took out the envelope that Sai Fei'er had previously given them, "Barturus—come out?""

line: no ellipsis.

Translation: ""Only saw Tiboo's envelope quickly transform, and soon a bouncy thief spirit appeared before Bai E."" Need quotes. We'll do: ""Only saw Tiboo's envelope quickly transform, and soon a bouncy thief spirit appeared before Bai E.""

"'…Ke ke ke! Finally no need to pretend to be an envelope, I'm suffocated!'" Need quotes.

Translation: ""…Kek kek kek! Finally no need to pretend to be an envelope, but I'm suffocated!"" Need quotes. We'll do: ""'…Kek kek kek! Finally no need to pretend to be an envelope, but I'm suffocated!'""

A warm feeling rose in Bai E's heart: "Heh… you've always been the people who understand me best. The fire seed of Ke Fa Le… do you know where it is?"

Translation: ""Bai E's eyes widened instantly: "Barturus?! What exactly is this……"" Need quotes. We'll do: """Bai E's eyes widened instantly: "Barturus?! What exactly is this……"" Actually Chinese ends with 「……」. We'll keep ellipsis.

"'Hey hey, you better adjust your attitude and show some respect, little brat! Because the whole world is eyeing that fire seed… now it's just lying in this mighty lord's bottomless stomach.'" Need quotes.

Translation: ""Hey hey, you'd better show some respect, you little brat! Because the fire seed that the whole world is eyeing…… is now lying in this great lord's bottomless stomach!"" Need quotes. We'll do: """Hey hey, you'd better show some respect, you little brat! Because the fire seed that the whole world is eyeing…… is now lying in this great lord's bottomless stomach!"""

"Mm. Little Fei'er, she's guarded the fire seed very well… no one could guess where it's hidden." Ti Ning took out the envelope that Sai Fei'er had previously given them, "Ba Te Lu Si—come out?"

Translation: ""Bai E struggled to calm his emotions: "This… is indeed beyond expectation."" Need quotes. We'll do: """Bai E struggled to calm his emotions: "This… is indeed beyond expectation."""

Bartrus looked Bai E up and down, his expression somewhat disappointed: "Ha? Your reaction is too calm, this is completely unlike what I imagined!"