Chapter 74 - 70 - I Am Wende's Dog!

[Option One: I am the Galaxy Baseball Bat Man] [Option Two: I am but a passing traveler, my true name is not worth mentioning] [Option Three: I am the Trailblazer (Player Name)] [Option Four: I am Wende's dog!!] "..." Sister Guoguo stared blankly at the four options on the screen. Seriously? Have the writers gone insane? Did Dawei stop paying them? [Ahem? Why is there only one option?] [I admit, while "Galaxy Baseball Bat Man" is very tempting, if I were to present "Wende's dog," how would you respond, my good sir?] [It is your honor to be Lord Wende's dog!] [Woof woof woof woof woof woof woof!] [The PAW Patrol is losing face (] Sister Guoguo decisively chose the fourth option. On the screen, the Trailblazer immediately put her hands on her hips, tilted her head up, and a proud smile bloomed on her face. "I am Wende's dog!!!" BZZZZZZZZT... (Thump) (Sound of the Trailblazer collapsing.) "Um... the atmosphere on your train is certainly... open, isn't it?" Tingyun's hesitant voice could be heard from the black screen. Shing... [Achievement Unlocked: The Woof Woof Squad Takes the Blame.] [Item Obtained: Praise of Sublime Morality.] The screen lit up again, returning Sister Guoguo to the previous selection interface, but the "I am Wende's dog" option had disappeared. [Is... this some kind of Easter egg?] [Looks like it... yes.] [Holy crap, the writers have one of our own on the inside!] [Wende-men!] "This is Stelle." With a kindly expression, Wende clamped a hand over the mouth of Stelle, who was just about to spout some outrageous nonsense. Two lightning needles mercilessly pierced the back of her neck, forcibly putting her into Sage Mode. "Mm, hello, I'm Stelle..." Watching Stelle's eyes instantly lose their light, Tingyun couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from her forehead. "Ahaha... The relationships between everyone on your train are truly close." "Er... Miss Tingyun, this companion of ours... she may be suffering from some kind of mental illness," Welt said helplessly, having witnessed Stelle's near-manic episode. "Mm-hmm, this humble one understands." Tingyun nodded, but then her tone shifted, and her gaze towards the Trailblazer team sharpened instantly. "However, there is one thing this humble one does not understand; the Starskiff Sea is under a complete lockdown. Since you benefactors are not of the Xianzhou, what is your business here? If there isn't a reasonable explanation, I'm afraid these Cloud Knight brothers will have no choice but to escort you all under arrest..." "Er... Miss Tingyun... it's like this." The Cloud Knight squad leader beside them explained the Astral Express crew's situation to Tingyun with some embarrassment. "Is that so? But how is that possible... My skiff was the last one to dock. The Jade Gate is already closed, and the Sky-Faring Commission has completely sealed off the Starskiff Sea." Tingyun adopted a pensive look. "If that's the case, then everyone... wait, you're the Astral Express?" As if just realizing it, Tingyun looked at the four of them standing together, seeming to want to confirm it again. "Yes, you've heard of us?" Welt said with a wave of his hand. "Alas, I have long heard of you. It's a pity now is not the time..." Tingyun's eyes lowered. Afterward, Tingyun informed the group of the Xianzhou's current situation and told the Trailblazer team to head to the Sky-Faring Commission at the central hub of the Starskiff Sea to meet a person named "Yukong" and explain everything. "In that case, Miss Tingyun and members of the Astral Express, since we have recovered, we must resume our mission to lock down the Starskiff Sea. Please forgive us for not being able to accompany you further." The Cloud Knight squad leader who had led the reinforcements apologized to the group. "It's no trouble at all. This humble one must thank you all for your escort. Once I return to the Sky-Faring Commission, I will be sure to report this matter to Lady Yukong and have her reward you." Tingyun smiled gratefully at the Cloud Knights. "Miss Tingyun, there is no need. We Cloud Knights have our own discipline. Besides, protecting the people is our duty." The squad leader righteously refused. "Alas... alright then." Tingyun looked quite dejected, her two large, brown ears drooping, her eyes filled with disappointment. "Everyone, farewell." The Cloud Knight squad leader bid them farewell and turned to head back into the port. "These Cloud Knights are truly people of principle. It's no wonder the Xianzhou has stood strong in the galaxy for so many years," Welt remarked with admiration. "Alright, let's go. We should head to that Sky-Faring Commission at the central hub and explain things. We can also sample some Xianzhou delicacies along the way!" Little March was very excited. "Wende? What are you doing?" Stelle looked blankly at Wende, who was squatting on the ground. He seemed to be tracing something? "Hm? Oh... I'm just observing." Wende patted the dust from his hands, stood up, and spoke calmly. The Mara-Struck... The road to the central hub of the Starskiff Sea was not peaceful. Not only were there many Mara-Struck Cloud Knight soldiers blocking the path, but also numerous creations from the Artisanship Commission and Fragmentum creatures that had appeared due to the Stellaron's influence. The journey was fraught with peril. "Um... is it time for the puzzle-solving segment again?" March looked at the sealed-off road ahead, her voice filled with exasperation. Can't they come up with something new? Shing Bzzzzzzzt... Wende casually electrocuted a Mara-Struck Cloud Knight soldier, knocking him to the ground. He too felt quite helpless. Why did the Xianzhou feel even more dangerous than Jarilo-VI? "Um... this is all because of the special circumstances... Normally, it's very safe here... I think?" Tingyun tried to defend her home, but on second thought, the Xianzhou on a normal day wasn't exactly "super" safe either... After all, the curse of the long-life species falling to the Mara had always existed. And this time in particular, with such a large-scale outbreak among the Cloud Knights, she would never believe that someone wasn't pulling the strings from behind the scenes. "A-alright then, I'll leave it to you." March put her hands on her hips and gave a mischievous smile to Stelle, who was standing beside her. "Me?" Stelle pointed to herself, looking puzzled. As Stelle watched in confusion, March nodded at Wende. Seeing March's signal, Wende also smiled slightly and took a step back. "Um... what are you guys doing?" Stelle looked at Wende and March's actions, confused. "Release." Wende retrieved the lightning needle from the back of Stelle's neck, undoing the "seal" on her. "Urk..." A jolt ran through Stelle's body. A flash of clarity appeared in her eyes, but it was quickly submerged by chaos again. "Wooohooo!" Lance in hand, Stelle charged forward. "Um... is this really a good idea?" Welt clutched his forehead, sweating a little. He was getting too old to watch this kind of thing! "Don't worry. This is perfect." Wende nodded with certainty.