Chapter 18: Scanning Stelle's Body

Pam collapsed powerlessly on the floor of the observation car.

He was exhausted.

Gu Tang was just too much to handle.

One moment he wanted to modify the train, the next he wanted to dismantle the train doors for research.

The key point was, Gu Tang indeed had the capability to do these things.

Just now, a potted plant in the observation car was modified by Gu Tang and shot out at the speed of the seventh universe.

By the time Gu Tang settled down, Pam felt completely drained.

"Oh right, bro, this is for you." Dan Heng handed a vial of medicine back to Gu Tang.

Gu Tang looked at it; it was the recovery medicine he had given to Dan Heng at the space station, which Stelle hadn't used.

"You could have just kept it." Gu Tang said, tossing it lightly in his hand.

"If you were to give me a gift, I would prefer to receive books or tea leaves." Dan Heng mentioned his hobbies.

March 7th sighed at him, "Dan Heng, you're becoming more straightforward..."

Dan Heng turned his face away, "Don't get the wrong idea, this doesn't mean I've been influenced by anyone or made any changes."

March 7th remembered how Dan Heng had commented on Asta at the space station.

[Dan Heng looked at Asta and then at Gu Tang: "She's a tsundere, and a very traditional type at that. It's surprising to find such a typical tsundere in this era; you probably can't find a second one like her in the entire universe."]

"Tsk tsk tsk... this is what you call a boomerang, Dan Heng." March 7th patted Dan Heng's shoulder, shaking her head.

Himeko and Welt watched their interaction with interest.

"I can understand Little March, but I didn't expect Dan Heng to open up to people so quickly." Himeko looked at Dan Heng, clicking her tongue in wonder.

Welt adjusted his glasses, "I can understand Dan Heng. Little March is an excellent friend, but... some joys can only be obtained from peers of the same sex."

[Ding! Task "The Journey Begins" has been completed.]

[Skill random draw in progress...]

[Draw complete, skill "Hard as a Rock" enhancing...]

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[Hard as a Rock]

[Level: 5]

[Effect: Reduces all damage taken by 50%.]

[Evaluation: Who doesn't love a simple and crude damage reduction skill?]

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[Ding! Skill enhancement complete.]

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[Hard as Steel]

[Level: 7]

[Effect: Reduces all damage taken by 83%.]

[Evaluation: What a thick skin.]

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"Ah, the train is moving." Gu Tang walked over to the large windows of the train.

The scenery outside was swiftly retreating.

He saw many officers on the platform, waving to send him off.

People and landscapes flew past the window together.

The wheels turned, and the train kept moving forward.

The journey was continuing.

Soon, the train left the platform, left the space station, and entered the cosmic star river.

The Herta Space Station floated quietly in the distance.

Even after a recent catastrophe, from a distance, the space station seemed so peaceful.

No matter how large the space station was, it was still so tiny in the vast universe.

"Really looking forward to it..." Stelle stood beside Gu Tang, admiring the scenery of the universe.

"Looking forward to the upcoming adventures?" Gu Tang turned to look at her.

Stelle slowly turned her head, her golden pupils meeting Gu Tang's.

She showed a beautiful smile, "Also looking forward to the memories we will create together."

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In the corridors of the space station, Asta stood by the window, watching the train draw a brilliant trajectory through the universe.

Her eyes were complex, and she unconsciously reached out, placing her hand on the window glass as if trying to grasp something.

"Already starting to miss him?"

Herta walked over, watching Asta's behavior with a smile.

"Ms. Herta! I... I don't miss that kind of person at all!" Asta hurriedly defended herself.

"Being a tsundere is fine, but sometimes you have to take the initiative to create that charming contrast." Herta kindly suggested.

"Ugh... Even Ms. Herta thinks I'm a tsundere." Asta covered her face in resignation.

Herta, satisfied with her reaction, nodded.

That's right.

The more people who fall for Gu Tang, the better.

Like Asta, she reached out, placing her hand on the window.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, her small doll-like hand just happened to cover the reflection of the Star Rail train.

The more bonds, the better...

I won't let you go back, Gu Tang.

I want you to stay in this universe for the rest of your life.

For that, it doesn't matter if anyone becomes a chain to bind you.

"Otherwise... my remaining life would be too boring, wouldn't it?"

She clenched her hand tightly.

A sweet smile appeared on her lips.

"By the way, Asta, settle this bill." Herta tossed a bill to Asta and left.

Asta looked at the bill and scratched her head, "Hugging fee? What kind of charge is this?"

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Gu Tang was arranging his room.

Because of the battle with the Doomsday Beast, everyone on the train was very tired. So Pam decided to rest for a night and perform the jump to the next destination the next day.

He had plenty of time to arrange his room, so he could take his time.

There weren't many passengers on the train now, and there were plenty of empty rooms to choose from.

Of course, arranging the room mainly involved placing some daily necessities.

He couldn't decorate the room with a personal touch like March 7th.

"Alright, that should do it."

Gu Tang patted the dust off his hands and nodded.

He placed his daily necessities, some experimental tools, and some half-finished inventions.

At this moment, Stelle entered the room, holding her phone: "I just received your message saying you had something to talk to me about... Oh my! What's that!"

Stelle was startled.

As soon as she entered, a giant cannon aimed right at her.

The caliber was so large that Stelle could fit inside.

"Oh, don't mind that, it's my half-finished Planet Destroyer Cannon." Gu Tang waved his hand.

The room was filled with various mechanical devices, most of which were wildly designed weapons.

Although Gu Tang thought his room had no personality, it actually had a very distinctive personal style.

Stelle cautiously moved away from the cannon's muzzle.

But the cannon's base rotated, continuing to aim at her.

No matter if Stelle moved left or right, the muzzle locked firmly onto her body.

"Um... Gu Tang? Isn't this a bit dangerous?" Stelle wiped the sweat from her forehead and called out to Gu Tang.

"Oh, sorry, I realized after building it that I forgot to install a switch and safety. Give me a moment..." Gu Tang said, walking to the back of the cannon.

He extended his hand, piercing through the superalloy shell of the cannon and pulling out a bunch of wires and electronic components.

The cannon sparked, and its muzzle drooped lifelessly.

"Phew..." Stelle breathed a sigh of relief and walked over to Gu Tang.

"It looks like you received my message. Even though you've lost your memory, you're still quite adept at using your phone." Gu Tang said, looking at the phone in Stelle's hand.

Stelle nodded, "Yes, I've added March 7th and some people from the space station as friends... By the way, there's a group for the train that you haven't joined yet. I'll add you."

[You have joined "Star Rail Family"]

[Himeko: Welcome, newbie]

[Welt: Welcome, newbie]

[March 7th: Welcome, newbie! Send a red packet as a welcome gift]

[March 7th: By the way, I just found my camera full of photos of Dan Heng and Gu Tang together. Any clues?]

[Dan Heng: No idea, I never considered this issue]

[Dan Heng: Print the photos for me]

[Welt: Group Red Packet – Best wishes and prosperity]

[March 7th grabbed 0.1 credit points]

"Alright, thanks, I've joined the group." Gu Tang put away his phone and pointed to a cylindrical scanning device nearby.

"Take off your clothes and stand inside." He instructed Stelle.

Stelle nodded, "Got it."

She began to take off her clothes piece by piece, revealing her fair skin.

Probably because she was a melee fighter, Stelle's limbs were long and toned, without a trace of excess fat. Her abdomen displayed clear abs, exuding a healthy beauty.

Unlike that rude Herta, Stelle carefully folded her clothes and placed them on a nearby chair.

Neither of them knew that March 7th was humming a tune, carrying snacks and drinks, and bouncing towards the room.