Little Gui's Livestream.

Guinaifen looked solemn.

She was reading the description of the current mission.

[Then Wake to Weep—Advancing Toward the End of the Long Dream]

[At the end of the long night, Misha finally regained himself: the naive protagonist of The Watchmaker, Lago Vokshar Mikhail's childhood dream—Clockie's good friend, a young apprentice, a future train mechanic… and also the starting point of an old Nameless's Trailblaze journey.]

[He has fulfilled his mission, and The Watchmaker has settled his final wish. Now, the future of Penacony lies in your hands.]

Guinaifen licked her slightly dry lips.

She began to move toward the glowing door ahead.

This short distance now felt incredibly momentous!

"It's coming, it's coming!"

"What kind of scene will be behind the door…"

"The mission description says the future of Penacony is in our hands, and I think that's absolutely true!"

"Everyone watching the livestream!"

"No matter where you are, please join me in witnessing the end of this journey!"

The door opened.

The screen slowly darkened.

This process seemed to stretch on for a long time.

An illustration appeared before everyone.

It depicted a young boy bidding farewell to an old man.

Below the illustration was a compass.

Inside the compass was the silhouette of a boy running.

A boy's voice came through.

Lago Vokshar Mikhail: "Mikhail! Where are you going…"

Navigator Mikhail: "Someone has to step up to save Lushaka, little Misha. Why can't it be me?"

Lago Vokshar Mikhail: "Don't go, okay? Or take me with you, please, don't leave…"

Navigator Mikhail: "Even without me, you know how to move forward. Brave Captain Misha, the Compass is waiting for you. Haven't you always wanted to become a greater adventurer than me?"

Navigator Mikhail: "Go, board that train, and then… begin your journey."

Guinaifen quickly realized!

She spoke to the camera: "This… this is The Watchmaker's childhood, the moment he said goodbye to his grandfather!"

"His grandfather went to save Lushaka, while he boarded the Astral Express, embarking on the starting point of that legendary journey…"

"Later, this experience became Misha's memory—"

"That's why we could see the same floating thoughts on the wall in A Child's Dream!"

Next.

The content of the illustration shifted!

It showed the silhouette of a young man conversing with a boy.

"Mikhail, where are you going?" the man's voice asked.

And below the screen, his name appeared.

—[Navigator Falken Amundsen]

The childish voice turned into a slightly more mature teenage voice.

Lago Vokshar Mikhail: "I, I'm going to the Parlor Car to mop the floor! I promised the train conductor…"

"Stop. First, tell me, did you fix this watch?"

"I know what it used to look like—the chain was broken, the back was damaged, and the markings were almost worn off… How did you do it?"

Ragvok Shar Mikhail: "It's the needle, Mr. Amundsen. The needle is still good, it can still point in the right direction, so the rest can be solved."

"From now on, you'll work with me. I'll take care of the conductor. Haven't you always wanted to tinker with the train? Starting today, you're the train's mechanic."

...

"There's still a master?"

"It's the Watchmaker in his youth, he boarded the Astral Express!"

"Mikhail was so green back then."

"The navigator of the Astral Express at that time was still called Falken Amundsen. It feels like it happened a long time ago."

"The Watchmaker really started out repairing clocks..."

"[Enlightened]Falken Amundsen. The seventh-generation navigator of the flagship train, active after the fall of Akivili, during the early stages of the Cancer of the Myriad Worlds."

"Falken retrieved the departed Nameless, inspired a new generation of Nameless, and together with numerous heroes, reclaimed the blocked Silver Rail."

"Under his leadership, the Astral Express regained its former glory, with the crew once numbering in the hundreds!"

"Wow! A lore master has appeared!"

"Hundreds of people? Could the train really hold that many?"

"The train back then probably wasn't the same scale as it is now."

"Pom-Pom's peak era?"

"Speaking of which, could this lore master be a Nameless of the Astral Express? Otherwise, how would they know so many details?"

"Quickly and quietly hit follow..."

...

Astral Express Crew.

As soon as the name Falken Amundsen was mentioned, Himeko recounted the life of this former navigator.

March 7th was immediately shocked!

"Hundreds of people!"

"This navigator was truly a remarkable figure..."

"Our train now only has five people, six if you include Pom-Pom."

"So he was even more impressive than Sister Himeko?"

Himeko smiled lightly: "This senior was the most outstanding figure of that era."

After March 7th processed this.

She immediately decided to share this knowledge with more players!

To let more people know about his deeds!

She summarized Himeko's words and sent them out in a barrage of comments...

At that moment.

The scene shifted again!

A new character's voice appeared.

――[Navigator Granholm]

"Ragvok, where are you going? We should set off for the next stop."

His voice was clear and crisp, immediately conjuring the image of a passionate and gentle leader.

And Mikhail had also reached his youth.

His voice carried more maturity and steadiness.

"I... might not be leaving. I plan to stay in Astedna, with Lazalina and Tiernan."

Navigator Granholm: "Oh... does this place remind you of home?"

Ragvok Shar Mikhail: "The people of Astedna have only achieved a small victory. There's still a long way to go before true freedom... Hanunue needs us."

"Don't worry, not all journeys lead to the stars. Even if we leave the train, our Trailblaze won't end."

Navigator Granholm: "It's alright, I always knew you guys wouldn't stay. Go in peace, my friend, and take this with you."

"Is that... Mr. Amundsen's hat? Why..."

"Before he left, he said to leave it to his best student. I think now is the time."

"Goodbye, Ragvok, take care of Tiernan and Lazalina. Remember... to write to us."

...

Penacony.

As this scene played out, many stood rooted to the spot, tears welling up in their eyes!

They all had deep connections to Penacony.

Some of their ancestors had made their fortunes here.

Others had only moved here in recent generations.

But without exception, in version 2.3,

They had already come to regard Penacony as their homeland!

These histories, more or less, they had heard before!

But it was the first time they had felt such a vivid and tangible glimpse of those turbulent years!

"Wuwuwu..."

"The legend of Penacony thus began!"

"In the latter half of his life, he made tremendous contributions to the prosperity and development of Penacony! He was revered as The Watchmaker!"

"What a magnificent story!"

"Hanunue needs us! Who understands the weight of these words!?"

"It is because of people like them, who kept pushing forward, that we have everything today!"

"Clockie, the Mirror Princess, and the Revolver Captain!"

"Damn! Even as an Outworlder, I'm deeply moved by this! I can't imagine how you locals must feel seeing this..."

"Don't ask, I'm already crying..."

"The most touching episode for Penacony players!"