Chapter 82

"Star Core Hunters, what are you plotting? The Astral Express Alliance isn't as easy to talk to as we are. Being eyed by 【Hunt】, you're no longer hunters but prey, and the Alliance will chase you to the ends of the universe—"

Translation: ""Star Core Hunters, what are you plotting? The Astral Express Alliance isn't as easy to talk to as we are. Once the Hunt sets its sights on you, you're no longer hunters but prey, and the Alliance will chase you to the ends of the universe—""

We need to keep the quotation marks and brackets? The Chinese includes the corner brackets and square brackets. We should preserve punctuation? The instruction: translate faithfully, preserve every paragraph break.

We'll output: 【1】 "Star Core Hunters, what are you plotting? The Astral Express Alliance isn't as easy to talk to as we are. Being eyed by 【Hunt】, you're no longer hunters but prey, and the Alliance will chase you to the ends of the universe—"

Make sure no extra words.

"Lady Sairei, I find something a bit strange."

Translation: "Lady Sairei, I find something strange."

Sim Ze, who was looking at the light curtain, suddenly asked: "Although the train crew can seal the Star Core, that doesn't mean they're the only ones in the universe who can do it— that Black Tower lady can do it."

Translation: "Jian Ze, who had been looking at the light screen, suddenly asked: 'Although the Train Crew has the ability to seal Star Cores, that doesn't mean only they can seal Star Cores in the universe, right? That Lady Heita can do it.'" Need to keep quotes. We'll translate: "Jian Ze, who had been looking at the light screen, suddenly asked: 'Although the Train Crew has the ability to seal Star Cores, that doesn't mean only they can seal Star Cores in the universe, right? That Lady Heita can do it.'" Ensure no extra.

With an envoy-level figure in command, the Astral Express Alliance's strength is surely greater than the train crew's— isn't there anyone who can seal the Star Core?

Translation: "With an Envoy-level figure in command, the Astral Express Alliance's strength is surely greater than the Train Crew's, so isn't there anyone who can seal Star Cores?" We'll translate: "With an Envoy-level figure in command, the Astral Express Alliance's strength is surely greater than the Train Crew's, so isn't there anyone who can seal Star Cores?" Keep quotes.

"I believe so." Sairei rested her chin on her hand, thought for a moment, "If warriors like Jingliu and Qingyuan can appear... the Astral Express Alliance must be full of talent. I'm not sure if the Alliance has anyone who can destroy the Star Core, but there should be someone who can handle it."

Translation: "I believe there is." Sairei propped her chin with her hand, thought a moment, "Being able to produce martial artists like Jingliu and Jing Yuan... the Astral Express Alliance must be full of talent. I'm not sure if the Alliance has anyone who can destroy Star Cores, but those who can handle Star Cores should exist." Need to keep quotes. We'll translate: ""I believe there is." Sairei propped her chin with her hand, thought a moment, "Being able to produce martial artists like Jingliu and Jing Yuan... the Astral Express Alliance must be full of talent. I'm not sure if the Alliance has anyone who can destroy Star Cores, but those who can handle Star Cores should exist."" Ensure punctuation.

A nation with immortality... Sairei could imagine how strong its military would be.

Translation: "A nation with immortality... Sairei could imagine how strong its military would be." Keep as one line.

She regretted the length of her disciple's life... even the fiercest talent would eventually fade like a meteor across the sky; even a disciple as exceptionally gifted as Fulram would ultimately not escape death's fate.

Translation: "She regretted the length of her disciples' lives... no matter how brilliant the talent, it would eventually fade like a shooting star across the sky; even a disciple as exceptionally gifted as Fulamei could not escape death's fate." Keep as one line.

And upon seeing such an eternal nation, even Sairei herself didn't realize... she actually felt a bit envious.

Translation: "Yet upon seeing a nation of eternal life, even Sairei herself didn't notice... she actually felt a bit envious." Keep as one line.

Humans have plenty of time to learn and inherit her magic; excellent ones can also branch out. Among the younger generation, there will always be astonishing talents capable of reaching even higher realms than hers.

Translation: "Humanity has plenty of time to learn and inherit her magic; outstanding individuals can themselves branch out. Among later generations there will always be astonishingly talented ones who can reach a higher realm than hers." Keep as one line.

"Sim Ze, rather than what you said, I'm more concerned about Kafka's true purpose."

Translation: "\"Jian Ze, compared to what you said, I'm more concerned about Kafka's true purpose. \"" Keep quotes.

"'True purpose?' Sim Ze gave a doubtful look."

Translation: "\"True purpose? \" Jian Ze gave a doubtful look." Keep quotes.

"She went to such trouble to lure the train crew to the Astral Express of Luofu; it's probably not just about the Star Core being that simple."

Translation: "\"She went to such trouble just to lure the Train Crew to Luofu Astral Express; it's probably not as simple as the Star Core. \"" Keep quotes.

Sairei said firmly: "There must be some more important purpose she's hiding beneath the Star Core... although we can't guess it now, it should be revealed soon."

Translation: "Sairei said firmly: \"There must be some more important purpose she's hiding beneath the Star Core... although we can't guess it now, it will surely be revealed soon. \"" Keep quotes.

Even if this woman only shows the tip of the iceberg on the space station, you can tell her personality is much crazier than that silver wolf girl's, and her thoughts are far more meticulous. Such a person... cannot be judged by common sense.

Translation: "\"Even if that woman only shows the tip of the iceberg on the space station, you can tell her personality is far crazier than that of the little girl Silver Wolf, and her thoughts are far more meticulous. Such a person... cannot be judged by common sense. \"" Keep quotes.

"Just say what you mean, stop playing tricks, Kafka." Himeko also didn't want to get entangled with Kafka.

Translation: "\"\"Just speak plainly, stop playing games, Kafka. \" Jizi also had no intention of entangling further with Kafka. \"" Need to handle double quotes. We'll output: "\"\"Just speak plainly, stop playing games, Kafka. \" Jizi also had no intention of entangling further with Kafka. \"" Keep as one line.

"... It's simple: this Star Core has nothing to do with us, but the Astral Express has blamed the Star Core Hunters." Kafka looked helpless, "My companion Blade was taken by the Cloud Knights; I need to bring him back, resolve this Star Core crisis, and clear our names."

Translation: "\"\"It's simple, this Star Core has nothing to do with us, but the Astral Express has pinned the blame on the Star Core Hunters. \" Kafka looked helpless, \"My companion Blade was taken by the Cloud Knights; I want to bring him back, resolve this Star Core crisis, and clear our names. \"" Keep quotes.

Beside Kafka appeared another projection—Blade.

Translation: "\"Next to Kafka appeared another projection—Blade. \"" Keep quotes.

"Huh, isn't this the guy caught by Qingyuan? Turns out he's Kafka's companion."

Translation: "\"Huh, isn't this the guy Jing Yuan caught? Turns out he's Kafka's companion. \"" Keep quotes.

Inside the "Summer Moon Room" on the third floor of Gaotianyuan, BasaraKing and Ukyo were drinking with a middle-aged overweight woman in her forties, the daughter of an official at the Tokyo Tax Bureau; the whalehead urged them to treat her well.

Inside the "Summer Moon Room" on the third floor of Gaotianyuan, BasaraKing and Ukyo were drinking with a middle-aged overweight woman in her forties, the daughter of an official at the Tokyo Tax Bureau; the whalehead urged them to treat her well.

Because the light screen appeared, their plan to infiltrate Genji Heavy Industries was canceled; the principal's latest arrangement was to stand down, and then... he himself lost contact.

Translation: "Because the light screen appeared, their plan to infiltrate Genji Heavy Industries was cancelled; the principal's latest arrangement was to stand down, and then... he himself lost contact." Keep as one line.

With nothing to do, Chu Zihang and Kaisar naturally kept the lady company while watching the light screen; the private room's atmosphere resembled a luxurious private cinema—after all, the content was incredibly exciting: just the fight between Jingliu and Qingyuan alone was far more thrilling than any action movie.

Translation: "With nothing to do, Chu Zihang and Kaisar simply accompanied that lady to watch the light screen; the atmosphere in the private room was like some luxurious private cinema—after all, the content was incredibly exciting: just the fight between Jingliu and Jing Yuan alone was far more spectacular than any action movie." Keep as one line.

"BasaraKing's demeanor is very similar to Blade's," the plump woman said, gently swirling her champagne, her gaze lightly sweeping over Chu Zihang, her affection obvious.

Translation: "\"BasaraKing's demeanor is very similar to Blade's. \" The plump woman gently swirled her champagne, her gaze lightly sweeping over Chu Zihang, affection overflowing." Keep as one line.

"Well, there is a bit of that," Chu Zihang said, expressionless and stammering.

Translation: "\"Well, there is a bit. \" Chu Zihang said, expressionless and stammering." Keep as one line.

He's the worst at Japanese in the group, but since he can make money just by being cool, he didn't bother putting much effort into Japanese.

Translation: "He's the worst at Japanese in the group, but since he can make money just by being cool, he didn't bother much with Japanese." Keep as one line.

Kaisar inwardly agreed, even though Chu Zihang himself doesn't notice; his unchanging paralyzed face plus the knife-wielding cold-noodle Asura-like killing stance is indeed about seventy to eighty percent similar to Blade's.

Translation: "Kaisar felt in agreement, although Chu Zihang himself didn't notice, but his eternally stiff face plus the knife-wielding cold-noodle Asura-like killing intent was indeed seventy to eighty percent similar to Blade's." Keep as one line.

The only difference might be that Blade is even more crazed and lethal—though Kaisar hasn't seen him in action yet.

Translation: "The only difference might be that Blade is even more crazed and murderous—though Kaisar has never seen him act." Keep as one line.

After finishing her champagne, the plump woman lightly tapped the rim of her glass, signaling Ukyo to keep pouring her drinks.

Translation: "After finishing the champagne in her hand, the plump woman lightly tapped the rim of her glass, signaling Ukyo to keep pouring her drinks." Keep as one line.

Among the hosts at Gaotianyuan, her favorites are Ukyo and BasaraKing—the latter cool and handsome, the former like a gentle breeze brushing her cheek from the Aegean Sea. Kaisar has blond hair and blue eyes, a tall, sturdy build, and a Western face that makes him stand out among the Eastern faces.

Translation: "Among the hosts at Gaotianyuan, her favorites were Ukyo and BasaraKing—the latter cold and handsome, the former like a breeze brushing the cheek over the Aegean Sea. Kaisar had blond hair and blue eyes, a tall, sturdy build, and a Western face that stood out among the Eastern faces." Keep as one line.

But the only shortcoming is... as a host, Gaotianyuan's trademark, his gaze rarely lingers on himself.

Translation: "But the only shortcoming was... as a host, Gaotianyuan's trademark, his gaze rarely lingered on himself." Keep as one line.

So she tapped the rim of her glass as well, indicating she wanted Ukyo to focus more on her.

Translation: "So she tapped the rim of her glass, also signaling Ukyo to focus more on her." Keep as one line.

Kaisar immediately understood, refilled his champagne, and smiled elegantly: "If BasaraKing is Blade, then you must be Kafka—though—ma'am, you look far more elegant than Kafka."

Translation: "Kaisar immediately understood, refilled his glass with champagne, and smiled elegantly: \"If BasaraKing is Blade, then you must be Kafka—however—madam, you look far more elegant than Kafka. \"" Keep as one line.

After becoming a host, he gradually grew accustomed to these ingratiating lies, but comparing this woman before him to Kafka still made his tongue feel as if it had been scorched by a flame.

Translation: "After becoming a host, he gradually grew accustomed to these ingratiating lies, but comparing the woman before him to Kafka, he still felt his tongue as if scorched by a flame." Keep as one line.

"Unrelated to you?" March 7th's face was full of doubt: "Who would believe that? How could it be such a coincidence? The Star Core just broke out and you appeared... Besides, you have no connection with us—what does the Star Core Hunters' innocence or guilt have to do with us?"

Translation: "\"\"Not related to you guys? \" March Seven's face was full of doubt: \"Who would believe that? How could it be such a coincidence? You showed up just as the Star Core erupted... besides, you and we have no connection, so what does the Star Core Hunters' innocence or guilt have to do with us? \"\" Keep as one line.

"We can owe the Star Core Hunters a favor," Xing said after thinking.

Translation: "\"\"We can do the Star Core Hunters a favor. \" Xing said after thinking. \"" Keep as one line.

Although he only remembered the name, when Xing faced Kafka, he still had a vague, fuzzy trust deep down.

Translation: "\"Although I only remember the name, when Xing faces Kafka, there's still a vague hint of trust deep down. \"" Keep as one line.

"No, I don't want to hear her," March 7th snapped angrily, "The Alliance is so powerful—can't it even handle a single Star Core? We're the Astral Express, not a Star Core sealing specialist!"

Translation: "\"\"No, I don't want to hear her. \" March Seven angrily snorted, \"The Alliance is so powerful—can't it even handle a single Star Core? We're the Stellar Sky Train, not a Star Core sealing specialty shop! \"\" Keep as one line.

Kafka gave a small smile, not surprised by everyone's attitude: "You can certainly stay out of it; while the Star Core hasn't contaminated this region, activate the space jump, and you can go to the next world."

Translation: "\"Kafka smiled faintly, not surprised by everyone's attitude: \"You can of course stay out of it; while the Star Core hasn't contaminated this region, initiate a Space Jump, and you can go to the next world. \"\" Keep as one line.

"I can tell you what will happen: if you don't go to Luofu, the Star Core will eventually contaminate the entire Astral Express, and about half the inhabitants on the ship will die..."

Translation: "\"\"I can tell you what will happen: if you don't go to 【Luofu】, the Star Core will eventually contaminate the entire Astral Express, and about half the inhabitants on the ship will die... \"\" Keep as one line.

"Brave and fearless pioneers, kind-hearted nameless wanderers—surely they won't just stand by and do nothing."

Translation: "\"\"Brave and fearless pioneers, kind-hearted nameless wanderers—surely they won't stand by and do nothing. \"\" Keep as one line.

"How despicable, moral blackmail..." Autumn sighed, "Can only say, no wonder they're wanted criminals?"

Translation: "\"What underhandedness, actually moral blackmail... \" Qiu sighed, \"Can only say, no wonder they're a wanted criminal. \"" Keep as one line.

"Moral blackmail?" Pavva frowned, thinking carefully; for a demon like her who hasn't read much, this term poses some difficulty to understand.

Translation: "\"Moral blackmail? \" Pa Wa furrowed her brows, thinking hard; for a demon like her who hasn't read much, this term poses some difficulty to understand." Keep as one line.

"Does this term mean... that as long as I lack morals, I won't be kidnapped?"

Translation: "\"Does this term mean... as long as I lack morality, I won't be kidnapped? \"" Keep as one line.

Pawa's spirit flashed, and they suddenly understood.