Star Railway: The Pioneer's Journey

Chapter 165 Treasure: Want to See Memories? Sure!

The people who remember the Flowing Light and Memory Pavilion want to see the Clouds' memories, and this isn't just a thought shared by one or two people.

The Memory Maker is said to have been enlightened by the Radiant Heavenly Lord, and travels the world in the form of "memes" to search for precious memories for the floating world.

Besides the Flowing Light Memory Court, there is another organization that follows Fu Li, namely the "Incinerator".

Those people's thoughts are not something everyone can understand, so let's not talk about them.

The reason why these memory seekers want Yunzhi's memories is quite simple.

—The Flowing Light Memory Pavilion has no memory of Yun Zhi.

—Note that this is Yunzhi's own memory, not Yunzhi as seen by others, but Yunzhi herself.

In the Flowing Light Memory Courtyard, there are very few memories of Yunzhi; most of them are glimpses of Yunzhi's figure from the perspectives of other people.

After news of Yun Zhi boarding the Starry Sky Train spread, before Liu Guang Yi Ting could even process it, a "messenger" immediately rushed after him.

Originally, the memory-keepers would not have been discovered.

These memory-keepers only allow those who want to be seen to find them; otherwise, no one knows where they are.

Perhaps they are following him, but he doesn't know it.

However, these memory-makers are of relatively high moral character; the copied memories are preserved in order to prevent them from being completely destroyed by the universe.

They believed that as long as the memories remained, it was not a complete destruction.

And so does Fuli, who preserves the memories of the impending destruction of the universe for its future rebirth—so where exactly is this place? Is it a world bubble destined for destruction?

Forgetting is the only true annihilation...

No one can prove whether this statement is true or false, but whether it's just psychological comfort or it's actually true, there must be a reason for saying it.

of course……

After saying all this, Yun Zhizhu's main goal was to convince himself...

The children of Liuguang Tianjun's family are not voyeurs!

That "messenger" was originally heading towards Yunzhi.

But what she didn't expect was that as soon as she boarded the train, the train conductor, Pam, sensed her presence.

Pam had been on the Aquivilli train the whole time and knew it better than anyone.

No matter how skilled a messenger is, it's impossible to leave absolutely no trace.

Pam could sense that something other than the nameless passenger had infiltrated the train, but she didn't know who it was.

Pam was so scared that her ears practically flew off.

That day, he was so frightened that he tearfully sought help from Himeko, Walter, and Yunzhi.

Himeko and Walter didn't find anything on the train.

But Yunzhi knew that Yizhe had appeared on the train.

He didn't tell anyone that these memory sufferers could isolate their memories; it would be pointless to say anything anyway.

Therefore, Yunzhi went to find the messenger and asked her not to frighten Pam.

The Memoirist who thought he would never be discovered: ...

Well, I did underestimate this First Envoy.

Then, the messenger warmly invited him to the Court of Oblivion to activate his memories.

Yun Zhi revealed a formulaic smile.

"No, that won't work."

This is what he said at the time:

"My memories are beyond what Liuguang Yiting can bear."

The request to remember was declined in a very tactful manner.

The one who remembered did not force him, but was very disappointed, because with Yun Zhi's mental strength, no one could see his memories unless he was willing or was accidentally ambushed.

Knowing that Yunzhi couldn't possibly replicate his memories for her, the messenger packed up and left the next day.

Then, not long after, she came back.

This time, it was Liuguang Yiting who set her sights on Xing, the little raccoon who had just joined the train.

They believed that as the carrier of the "cancer of all worlds" star core, Xing's memories would be extremely precious.

They were curious about what kind of past and future the star would have, and what kind of memories it would leave behind for the universe.

So the messenger returned.

Xing was easier to talk to, but as far as Yun knew, it was mainly because the messenger said he would repay her with a light cone and abundant material goods.

Yeah, I get it, the abyss, right?

Yunzhi didn't concern herself with the matter. Besides, the person who remembered didn't seem to have any ill intentions towards this place. Leaving her in the car meant she didn't need to be fed, and she could even give Xing some extra pocket money...

Hmm, I hope the messenger stays a little longer.

Yun Zhi nodded deeply.

The black swan, who was dancing with him, was momentarily bewildered.

Why that expression all of a sudden?

"My Lord, have you remembered something?"

She smiled and asked softly.

As she glided past another couple dancing, Yunzhi quickly drew her attention back.

He smiled, his eyes narrowing: "It reminds me of another person who remembers on the Starry Sky Train."

"Oh? You mean the messenger?"

The black swan also thought of this colleague from the Flowing Light and Memories Court, and of her deeds:

"A long time ago, when you officially boarded the Star Train, she was the first person you came into contact with... but in the end, she returned empty-handed."

As Yun Zhi gracefully danced, she replied, "I've already said it, my memories are beyond what Liu Guang Yi Ting can bear."

Yunzhi's tone was not threatening; rather than indifferent, he was stating a fact.

The curiosity in the black swan's eyes intensified.

Yunzhi glanced at her restless eyes.

"Those who remember are indeed good children... Would you like to see them?"

Yun's clear, crisp voice was like fine wine brewed from the purest water from the high mountains.

The black swans were momentarily captivated.

But he was still able to maintain a sliver of consciousness:

"My Lord, would you be willing to share your memories with me?"

There's another important reason why Liuguang Yiting wants Yunzhi's memories.

—In Yunzhi's memory, there is likely a history of the ascension of the [Hunting] Star God.

This is an irresistible temptation.

"It's alright if I show you some."

She twirled gracefully in the dance floor, the golden light reflecting off her in Yunzhi's eyes.

However… Yunzhi’s gaze drifted away.

Lan was still sitting at the bar, holding a wine glass, quietly watching them.

Well, it seems no one suddenly floated into His ear to preach immortality and abundance.

Yunzhi turned her attention back to the person in front of her.

His eyes, which were like black gemstones, seemed to have suddenly turned into a bottomless abyss.

In an instant, the black swan fell into the sea of ​​memories.

She hadn't even realized what was happening yet.

I just felt my spirit sinking, sinking...

Until the deep sea, not a single ray of light could be seen, only complete darkness remained.

The feeling of suffocation came from all directions.

The black swan's body was still being guided to dance.

However, her spirit had already fallen into an abyss.

In the darkness, the first thing she heard was laughter.

The laughter sounded neither like joy nor like mockery.

It's like... laughing simply for the sake of laughing, enjoying for the sake of enjoying.

Soon, the laughter seemed to be torn apart by something, becoming intermittent and broken.

An eerie feeling came from behind me.

The black swan turned around in alarm.

Not far away, a vast fog lay silently in the darkness, impenetrable, unknowable, and posing no threat whatsoever.

But a sense of crisis tells the Black Swan that it cannot get close and cannot be seen by Him.

She wanted to escape.

In an instant, the surrounding environment changed drastically.

Even in complete darkness, the black swan could sense that everything was rapidly receding.

A meteor suddenly streaked across the sky and disappeared into the darkness on the other side.

In the darkness illuminated by the meteor, another voice echoed—a voice that sounded as if tens of thousands of people were talking together, yet strangely seamless.

"Pinocchoni/Something happened there...The melody/The singing is out of tune/It's not harmonious...We/We..."

The tape that had been stuck suddenly stopped.

What appeared before the black swan was a warm, golden light that gave it an unparalleled sense of security.

She felt as if she were prying open a wall that stretched for an unknown distance.

The sound of a giant hammer falling reached my ears.

It's like the sound of a temple bell.

"Thump—"

The Sea of ​​Memories is undergoing another dramatic change.

The black swan event caused it to sink uncontrollably again.

This time, however, a strange "beep beep" sound came from inside.

In a place even further, far away, a colossal figure stood silently, without a sound or a word.

In a daze, a giant jellyfish swam past a tall scale, shattered into pieces, and disappeared.

Suddenly, the black swan felt as if it had landed on solid ground.

The ice crystals refracted the few remaining sources of light in the darkness, instantly illuminating the entire sea of ​​memories.

The black swan slowly raised its head.

It appeared as if it were composed of thousands upon thousands of pure icicles, refracting a dazzling array of colors, the light shimmering and dancing before one's eyes.

"Lord Fu Li..."

She murmured something.

This crystal-carved figure wears an ornate crown with cascading beaded curtains, but its features are hidden behind the reflected light. It wears a simple robe and holds a heavy sword.

He seemed to be looking down at her.

The black swan stared blankly at Fu Li.

She had never looked directly at the Star God before, but in that instant, she knew that this was the master of their Flowing Light Memory Court, [Memory] Fu Li.

—Wait, she saw it?

The black swan suddenly realized

Her spirit seemed to have been shattered into pieces in an instant.

They were completely unprepared and had absolutely no chance of resistance.

Am I going to die?

—Am I going to die?

The excruciating pain throughout her body suddenly woke the black swan.

She was sitting on a red sofa somewhere in the ballroom.

She was breathing heavily, clutching her chest to calm her racing heart, but she couldn't bear to recall the moment she had just died.

A steaming beverage was placed on an elegant tray in front of her.

The black swan calmed down slightly and looked at the person who had come.

Yun Zhi smiled.

"Hot cocoa might make you feel a little better."

"Th-thank you."

The black swan took the cup and slowly took a sip.

The hot dessert did indeed dispel some of the fear.

Only then did the black swan's voice stop trembling.

Yunzhi waited until her breathing had completely calmed down before speaking with a smile:

"Only the Star God can resolve the Star God's calamities."

His voice is still very pleasant to listen to.

But the black swan was no longer able to revel in it.

"same--"

"The Star God's memories can only be handled by the Star God himself."

The fallen star god can be preserved in the Flowing Light Memory Court, but the star god who has not yet disappeared is naturally not visible to mortals.

Moreover, Yunzhi's memories contain more than one Star God.

"My memories are preserved by the Heavenly Lord of Flowing Light."

"Those who remember, stop being curious."

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The Black Swan Epilogue —

"I've been watching him for a long time, and tonight is the first time he's asked me out."

"The First Envoy's nobility, his elegant demeanor, and his beautiful voice are all captivating."

"I want to know the memories of the First Envoy, which has always been an unattainable goal in the Flowing Light Memory Court."

"But I did make a big mistake."

"Not everyone's memories can be spied on."

"Even more so are the memories personally preserved by our master, Lord Fuli."

"Me, or rather, everyone in Yiting."

"No one should be curious about the First Envoy's memories."

"Gods should not be looked at directly."

"Even the gods of memory are like this—"