Caelus crouched in front of the blind girl and patted her head. "Little Yu, I'm planning to leave the Luofu soon."
"Leaving already?" A flicker of sadness crossed Little Yu's face, but she quickly composed herself.
"Thank you, Big Brother, and Lady Dan Shu for all your help. By the time you return, I'll have grown much taller—then I won't be a burden to everyone anymore."
"So thoughtful."
"Oh, how is Lady Dan Shu doing? Some of my friends who share my condition are worried about her… Ever since she last delivered medicine to us, there's been no news of her."
"She…" Caelus paused before continuing, "is secluded, researching new medicines."
Little Yu smiled innocently. "Ah, I see. Alchemy must be such exhausting work—we mustn't disturb her.
When I grow up, I want to become a great alchemist like Lady Dan Shu, making medicines to heal those like us!
Well then, goodbye, Big Brother! Safe travels!"
[Ugh, seriously? They're still sprinkling sugar in the last few minutes?]
[Is miHoYo addicted to stabbing hearts? Damn it!]
[I rarely swear, but I must say something to miHoYo right now. ***, ***, *****, ********. That's all.]
——
Meanwhile, the scene shifts to the Express.
Himeko and Welt Yang gaze at the massive Jade Gate.
"Watching these starskiffs soar past the Jade Gate feels surreal, like a dream. How long will they travel, and which star will they reach?"
"On a cosmic scale, the lives of long-life species and short-life species seem no different. The immortality sought by the Xianzhou natives is but a flicker compared to a star's breath. Yet their sorrows are no different from ours."
"I'm home!"
Himeko turns with a smile. "Caelus, you're back?"
After hearing about their journey, Himeko expresses genuine envy—clearly, she too is a Nameless who loves adventure.
Caelus nods in understanding. "So, where's our next stop?"
"Penacony. Remember? Before Kafka's invitation, we were originally headed there."
"Oh, right."
"The Family is hosting a grand banquet there and sent the Express an invitation. I'm curious about what's happening, so I accepted.
Once the Conductor finishes preparations, we'll depart for our next destination."
——
At the same time, in the Shackling Prison...
A familiar figure strides leisurely into view.
Jing Yuan stands with his hands behind his back. "Those who enter here are either jailers or prisoners. Which are you?"
As he speaks, several Cloud Knights surround Luocha.
Unfazed, Luocha smiles. "Neither. I am but a lost traveler."
Jing Yuan's expression darkens as he steps closer. "Quite the spectacle! The Stellaron, the Ambrosial Arbor, the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus, an Emanator of Destruction… A series of threats nearly succeeded in diverting all attention, making everyone forget the seemingly trivial question."
With a flick of his wrist, Jing Yuan summons Divine Foresight and points the blade at Luocha's back.
"What was the intention of the one who brought the Stellaron onto the Xianzhou? Surrender, and I might grant you a swift end, abomination of Yaoshi."
[Wait, bro, March 7th the Detective was actually right?]
[Anyone who doubted March 7th, step forward!]
[LMAO, March 7th nailed it again?]
[Can't blame Welt for his PTSD now.]
——
Luocha remains smiling, his composure unshaken even under countless blades.
He slowly raises his arms.
"General, it's true my power comes from Abundance. But like you, I am an enemy of Yaoshi."
At that moment, a petal lands on Divine Foresight's tip. Jing Yuan understands instantly—Jingliu has arrived.
"Yes, Jing Yuan. Do not obstruct us. The Arbor's revival is an omen. It heralds the Xianzhou's arrival at a crossroads of fate.
The Reignbow Arbiter, the Plagues Author, the Ruin Author… This is a game of gods. If you do not stand with the victors, you lose."
The camera cuts to Jing Yuan, his face stern as he coldly regards his mentor.
"And this time," the scene shifts to reveal Jingliu, her eyes bound in black silk, "we will end Abundance."
[She's so gorgeous!]
[Jingliu's beauty is unmatched!]
[Even prettier than the High-Cloud Quintet!]
[I'm seriously in love!]
[But this explains nothing and just adds more plot holes! Damn it!]
Yet—
It's not over.
In the video's final moments, Caelus wanders the Xianzhou once more.
His phone vibrates—an anonymous message:
"Caelus, come alone to the Divination Commission. Coordinates attached."
"Tell no one."
"—Your faithful Kafka"
Caelus smirks. "Who dares impersonate Kafka these days? Got a death wish?"
He quickly replies: "Prove you're Kafka."
"[Image: Kafka's selfie]"
"Satisfied?"
Suddenly, the screen cuts to black—
The Express logo appears: "Season 3, Part 2 – END."
[GAAAAH!!!!]
[KAFKA!!!!]
[MY HEART!!!!]
Clearly, Su Chen succeeded—countless viewers were emotionally wrecked, especially by Kafka's tease.
Ahem.
In the final seconds, Su Chen's voiceover plays over a black screen:
"Want to know what happens with Kafka? Visit Interastral City for answers! Sweet dreams~."