Chapter 81

"First, Pam wants to thank all the nameless guests for successfully resolving the issue at this stop, allowing the train to continue on the Star Rail as a Benz!"

"\"This is our three people's achievement, right, Xing? \" March 7 proudly raised her head."

"\"Next, the train conductor will announce the name of the next stop——\""

"\"Just as Xing was eagerly awaiting the next name, a figure suddenly appeared in the train——Kafka! \""

"\"Long time no see, everyone on the Astral Express. \" Under the umbrella, Kafka elegantly lifted her head, \"I am Kafka. \""

"\"Wah-wah-wah——! It's Kafka! Wuhu——! \""

"Seeing Kafka appear, Denji jumped up from the ground excitedly, letting out four or five howls in a row."

"\"Don't howl like a monkey! \" Pawa smashed a flattened cola can hard onto Denji's head."

"Unlike Denji's infatuation, Pawa couldn't muster any fondness for the woman named Kafka……Of course it wasn't because her chest was bigger than hers, but because the aura she exuded was very much like a certain person."

"\"Qiu, she really does resemble Makima, right? \" Pawa pointed at Makima and suddenly said, \"They're both bad women, right? \""

"\"Uh... \" A cluster of flame rolled past Qiu's tongue; he couldn't respond to that. Perhaps in Pawa's view Makima is a bad person, but to him and Denji it means something extraordinary."

"In order not to ignite the little flame of fury smoldering in the blood demon's heart, Qiu simply shifted the topic: \"Well, perhaps their temperaments are somewhat similar. \""

"\"Where are they similar?! Miss Makima is obviously so cute! \""

"As long as he obtains enough pieces of the Gun Devil's flesh, even someone like him could get a chance to date Miss Makima. Maybe they'll go see a movie together? What would they do after the movie? Kiss……or something else?"

"The more he indulged in fantasies, the more Denji felt that Miss Makima was number one in the world."

"Of course, Miss Makima is number one in the world, and Kafka is number two."

"He had dreamed of dating and kissing both of them at once……but unfortunately that dream was kicked awake by Pawa's foot to the chin, a hard kick that jolted him awake."

"\"Looking at Kafka, both Himeko and Walter showed wary eyes. \""

"\"Himeko even secretly rolled her eyes, showing she didn't have any good feelings toward this woman. \""

"\"Ah~ the timing's not bad, everyone's here. \" Kafka walked through the carriage with her umbrella, and as she passed Xing, her beautiful eyes lightly swept over her, the smile at the corners of her lips deepening."

"\"——It seems everyone's here. \""

"\"There's no need for a charming self-introduction, Stellar Hunter. \" Himeko snapped irritably."

"\"Heh, Himeko……right? \" Kafka chuckled lightly, \"I'm sorry to interrupt your gathering, but I believe after hearing my request, you'll understand my boldness. I ask you——to change the destination. \""

"\"They're at odds, these two women. \""

"Frieren, while feeling sentimental, glanced back at Zan Yin with a look of enjoying the show: \"It seems the two older sisters someone likes most aren't on good terms. \""

"\"If they fight, Zan Yin, which side would you support? \""

"\"Ah……\" Zan Yin froze for a moment, carefully observing the two equally charming and elegant older sisters in the light curtain, as if faced with the world's most difficult choice."

"In another world, Kafka and Himeko are practically the embodiment of his first love's white moonlight; if the two white moons were to fight, his single-mindedness would truly become a two-headed blockage!"

"Not getting the expected answer, Frieren glanced elsewhere: \"Restark, what about you? \""

"\"Well……\" Restark pondered for two seconds, \"I should side with Hime——\""

"Before he could finish, Restark suddenly felt a…… killing intent!"

"A killing intent heavier than attack magic!"

"\"Uh... \" He turned his head slowly like a puppet, discovering Filien staring at him with a face full of black lines."

"In an instant his back was soaked with sweat; Restark abruptly changed the subject, embarrassedly rubbing his head."

"\"……I suppose I'll support whichever side can win, haha……ha. \""

"\"Faced with Kafka's sudden bold request, Himeko didn't agree but instead coldly changed the subject: \"Stellar Hunter, I've seen you, but only on the company's bounty notice—that's an astronomical reward—regardless of dead or alive. Do you know how much your bounty is? \""

"\"Not really concerned. \" Kafka shrugged indifferently, \"As for the company's bounty, it's less infamy and more praise. The higher the number, the greater the acclaim. \""

"\"You fugitives sure think optimistically... \" March 7 spread her hands helplessly."

"\"You've come to the wrong place, Kafka; we don't plan to accept your request, nor do we intend to have any involvement with the Stellar Hunter. It's been nice chatting with you—perhaps someday you'll willingly visit in person, and then we can talk again. \" Himeko was already planning to see them out."

"\"Have you all heard of Xianzhou Luofu? \" Kafka, seemingly ignoring Himeko's refusal, went on to say."

"\"One of the six great vessels of the Xianzhou Alliance, Xianzhou Luofu—we know that. \" Walter said lightly."

"\"Well, but you don't know that this Xianzhou is actually very close—reachable by two space jumps. Moreover, before System 45, a stellar core erupted on Luofu...... \" Kafka sighed, \"An innocent disaster, right? \""

"\"I can hear the calculations in Kafka's heart. \" Yae Miko smiled faintly, \"……This woman is quite crafty. \""

"\"Is it because you saw how kind the train crew is and wanted to take advantage? If Xing and Danheng don't go, the Xianzhou might end up like that big iceball, with many deaths. \""

"\"According to Liyue's saying……this is an open plot. \""

"Tsukuyomi Mizuki said, \"I don't think Kafka's purpose is that simple; in my heart……this woman's thoughts are as manifold as the Yae Miko's shrine, and while we can only see the second layer of many things, you've already thought of the fifth layer. \""

"\"Oh dear, Mizuki……are you praising me? \" The priestess's mood suddenly brightened, \"I'll take it as praise. \""

However, I was forced into this too; Shadow sometimes acts too rigid, not lovable at all. As her attendant, I have to be flexible and adapt, otherwise I wouldn't have a few more thoughts.

Before his words even finished, the Divine Son realized he was shrouded in a shadow.

She stiffly lifted her head, only to see Lei Dianying, holding a string of tricolor dumplings, looking down at her silently.

The Divine Son gave an embarrassed smile: "Shadow... when did you arrive?"

"When you said I act too rigid, not lovable at all."

Her violet eyes narrowed slightly, and the usually solemn face of the deity now carried a hint of teasing.

"Divine Son, keep speaking, I'm listening."