Universe.
Takagi's Astral Express.
Serval, Clara, Hook, and Svarog—three people and one robot—gazed at the planet where Belobog was located in the distance, their hearts filled with emotion.
"I can't believe the world we live in looks like this. It feels so small," Serval said with emotion.
"Looking at a world from the universe does give the illusion that this world is very small and that one is omniscient and omnipotent. However, when you truly immerse yourself in this world, you will find that it is just an illusion," Takagi said.
"That's true. But our world, placed in the universe, is indeed a very small and weak world, isn't it?" Serval said.
"After calculation, our world cannot compare to most worlds in the universe," Svarog's voice sounded.
"Even Mr. Svarog says so; it seems we are really weak." Serval shook her head, looked at Takagi, who was sitting on the sofa drinking tea, and suddenly smiled again.
"But with an expert like you covering us, I think we're not that weak after all. Sir, do you want some tea? I'll pour it for you." Serval walked over with a smile.
"Theoretically, I intend to be your creditor. I'm not really an expert. Secondly, you're not good at making tea, are you, Serval?" Takagi said.
"You don't collect taxes, what kind of friendly creditor are you? Besides, the title 'creditor' doesn't sound good. I'll just call you Sir. As for making tea... I can learn," Serval said with a smile.
"Then make tea for me when you've learned. The Astral Express is about to set sail. You few should also get ready. Otherwise, you might accidentally fall onto the floor," Takagi said.
"Okay, I'll sit down now," Serval said, and immediately sat down next to Takagi. She was very happy to be able to travel with Takagi.
Clara, Hook, and Svarog also found a place to sit down. Seeing this, Takagi directly started the Astral Express. Accompanied by a flash of light, the Astral Express instantly surged into the spatial rift.
It was her first time traveling through space. Serval nervously hugged Takagi's arm next to her, tightly closing her eyes. A few seconds later, Takagi raised his hand and patted Serval's shoulder, saying:
"We've arrived, Serval."
"Arrived?" Serval opened her eyes, only then noticing that she was leaning against Takagi. She quickly stood up, feeling a bit nervous.
"Get ready, I've sent a landing request to the Herta Space Station. If there are no issues, we should be able to land soon." Takagi stood up and looked out the train window.
Although separated by space, Takagi saw Herta and Asta, who were by a window in the space station. To Takagi's surprise, he even saw Screwllum and Ms. Ruan Mei in front of Herta and Asta.
Screwllum and Ms. Ruan Mei were also there. Could they be developing or debugging the Simulated Universe? Takagi thought to himself.
...
"Miss Asta, the Astral Express has sent a landing request," Arlan walked behind Asta and said.
"Miss Himeko and the others are here! Arlan, let them land," Asta said.
"No, Miss, it's not Miss Himeko and the others who have arrived." At this point, Arlan's expression was also a bit strange.
Asta: "Not Himeko? Wait, this Astral Express does seem a bit different from Miss Himeko's train."
Arlan: "The Navigator of this train is a man named Takagi."
Asta: "A new Astral Express and a new Navigator..."
Asta murmured, turning to look at Herta, who was talking to Screwllum and Ms. Ruan Mei. After all, the space station still belonged to Herta. Since Herta was here, whether to allow an unfamiliar Astral Express to land still had to be decided by Herta.
"Let them in, Asta. I've never heard of a Navigator named Takagi. I'm a little interested in him," Herta said to Asta, then turned to Ms. Ruan Mei and Screwllum: "Have you heard of a Nameless person named Takagi?"
Screwllum: "In my records, such a person does not exist."
Ms. Ruan Mei: "I have also never heard of a Nameless person named Takagi."
Herta nodded and said: "Is that so? Then it's even more interesting. It's break time anyway, do you want to go take a look together?"
Screwllum and Ms. Ruan Mei did not refuse. They all walked towards the entrance of the Herta Space Station with Herta and Asta.
...
"Is this the Herta Space Station? It's completely different from Belobog!" Clara got off the Astral Express and stepped onto the ground of the Herta Space Station, looking around with great astonishment. She felt that her little bit of mechanical repair skill probably wouldn't be able to repair the machinery here at all.
"It is judged that the technology here is more than ten thousand years ahead of Belobog," Svarog said.
"Ten thousand years? As expected of the place Takagi mentioned with top-notch technology. Here, I probably can't even compare to an ordinary person," Serval said. Despite saying this, she did not show a disappointed expression. Instead, she seemed incredibly excited and expectant.
"Takagi, let's go wander over there," Hook pointed to a machine not far away and said.
"Wait a moment, Hook. I have to say hello to the person in charge of this space station first. If they allow us to wander freely, then we can wander," Takagi said, holding Hook's small hand. Although he said this, Takagi felt that with his identity as a Trailblazer, Herta would at least give him some face and allow Hook to wander around the space station.
"You must be Takagi. Welcome, I am the lead researcher of this space station, Asta. This is Ms. Herta, the master of the space station. And these two are Mr. Screwllum and Ms. Ruan Mei, respectively," Asta walked up to Takagi and said with a smile.
"Hello, Miss Asta. And Herta, Screwllum, and Miss Ruan Mei." Takagi smiled and nodded to everyone, his gaze lingering on Ms. Ruan Mei for a couple of seconds.
Before transmigrating, Takagi had a deep fondness for Ms. Ruan Mei. After all, she was quite generous in the Simulated Universe. Now seeing Ms. Ruan Mei, Takagi's fondness for her grew even more. Who could refuse a generous, beautiful, and talented lady with a Genius Society connection?
Takagi looked at Herta, Screwllum, and Ms. Ruan Mei, who were all sizing him up. He slightly released his aura as an Emanator of Trailblaze. In an instant, Herta, Screwllum, and Ms. Ruan Mei, who were already somewhat interested in Takagi, became even more interested, and their spirits were instantly lifted.
"You are an Emanator of Trailblaze? And this power... you are also an Emanator?!" Ms. Ruan Mei said curiously.
"Eh! Takagi is a Trailblazer?!" Asta's eyes widened in surprise. Her gaze towards Takagi also instantly became much more serious.
"This power is undoubtedly the Trailblaze Power. It should be an Emanator, but... my records have never had a Trailblazer like Your Excellency," Screwllum said.
"I really didn't expect that the person who came would actually be an Emanator. Hey, what are you planning to do here?" Ms. Herta asked curiously.
"Nothing much, I've just been doing some tour guide business recently. Coincidentally, Herta Space Station was chosen by me to be one of my travel destinations. I came here to get permission from you, Ms. Herta," Takagi put away his Emanator aura and said with a smile.
Asta: "An Emanator of Trailblaze as a tour guide?"
Screwllum: "It doesn't violate the will of Trailblaze."
Ms. Herta's eyes darted around, and she smiled: "So it's just this, no problem, I can agree to it, but I also hope you can agree to one thing for me."
Takagi: "Please speak, Ms. Herta."
Ms. Herta: "Screwllum, Ruan Mei, and I recently created something called the Simulated Universe, and I'd like to invite you to test it."
Screwllum: "Ms. Herta, isn't it a bit inappropriate to have an Emanator of Trailblaze test the Simulated Universe?"
Ms. Herta shook her head and said: "What's inappropriate about it? He makes a request, and I make a request, isn't that fair? Don't you think we can get a lot of information by having an Emanator test the Simulated Universe?"
Screwllum: "Although that's true, the benefits we gain seem to outweigh the benefits Lord Takagi can gain."
Takagi: "Actually, it's not impossible."
Ms. Herta: "You agreed?"
Takagi smiled and nodded. He also wanted to see the difference between the real Simulated Universe and the Simulated Universe he played before crossing over. Furthermore, before letting the Teyvat passengers experience the Simulated Universe, he always has to consider the safety of the Simulated Universe, right?
"However, I have a suggestion. If the Simulated Universe is fun, I also hope you can allow the passengers I bring later to play the Simulated Universe," Takagi said.
"That's no problem, as long as the people you bring aren't weirdos. Let's go, we'll test it now. Let Asta take care of your child and woman..." Ms. Herta waved her hand grandly, intending to lead Takagi to test it.
Hearing this, Serval's face immediately flushed red. "I... I'm not Takagi's woman." Although Serval spoke, her voice was so low that ordinary people couldn't hear it at all.
"With Asta taking care of them, I'm naturally very relieved. But before that, can I discuss a business deal with Asta first?" Takagi smiled.
"Huh! Discuss a business deal with me?" Asta said in surprise.
"That's right, it's you. I heard Miss Asta likes Star Destroyers. I happen to have a nice Star Destroyer on hand. I wonder if you're interested in acquiring it?" Takagi said, taking the deluxe version of the Star Destroyer out of his imaginary space.
In an instant, everyone saw a luxurious warship appear outside the window, not much smaller than the space station. The cannons on the warship's flanks were even larger than an ordinary mountain. And the main cannon at the front of the warship was even more extraordinary.
"This... This is a Star Destroyer?" Serval watched the scene before her in shock. Clara, Hook, and Svarog were even more so.
"What an amazing Star Destroyer, it's even more luxurious than the IPC's most advanced Star Destroyers I've browsed online before," Asta looked out the window and said with emotion.
"After calculation, this Star Destroyer can already be compared to the IPC's strategic-class Star Destroyer," Screwllum said.
Hearing Screwllum's words, Asta immediately turned to look at Takagi: "Mr. Takagi, how many Credits are you planning to sell it for?"
Takagi stroked his chin: "Well... can you look up the planet Yarilo-VI here?"
Asta: "I'll check!"
Although she didn't know why Takagi asked this, for the deluxe version of the Star Destroyer, Asta quickly found the relevant information.
"Huh! A planet that lost its signal seven hundred years ago and was deemed destroyed by the IPC. Recently, its signal has appeared again!" Asta said in surprise.
"I sealed the Stellaron over there, so it's normal for there to be a signal in the universe. Miss Asta, could you help me check how many Credits Yarilo-VI owes the IPC up to now?" Takagi asked.
Asta: "This... this number, I'm not sure how to read it."
Takagi: "Then do you think my Star Destroyer is worth this number?"
Asta: "If it's a strategic-class Star Destroyer, then it's naturally worth it."
Takagi: "Alright then, I'll sell you my Star Destroyer for this number."
Asta: "Huh!"
Ms. Herta rested her chin on one hand and asked: "Are you planning to exchange this for money for Yarilo-VI?"
Takagi waved his hand: "I'm just planning to buy Yarilo-VI from the IPC and into my hands. Yarilo-VI will still need to exchange money with me afterwards. However, compared to the IPC's usurious behavior, I just won't collect taxes from Yarilo-VI."
Ms. Herta: "For an Emanator of Trailblaze like you to care so much, that lost planet is really lucky."
Ruan Mei: "Indeed, helping solve the Stellaron and helping repay debts. However... this does align with the Nameless' code of conduct."
Takagi: "It's just that there's someone I like over there."
Ms. Herta: "Someone you like? Is it her?" Ms. Herta looked at Serval.
Hearing this, Serval blushed and looked at Takagi.
"Serval is indeed a character I like," Takagi said with a smile. Although Serval in the game is just a four-star character, she feels quite good to use. Plus Serval's background story. It's hard for Takagi not to like a character like Serval. However, what he said made Serval blush intensely.
"So you're doing a good deed. Since that's the case, I should definitely spend this money. Lord Takagi, please accept this card," Asta said.
Takagi smiled and took the black card Asta handed him.
"I'll take the card. I'll trouble Miss Asta to look after Serval, Clara, Hook, and Svarog. I need to go with Herta, Screwllum, and Ruan Mei to test the Simulated Universe. Oh, and this is the Star Destroyer's control key," Takagi said with a smile.
Serval watched Takagi and Asta complete their transaction, then recalled the astronomical debt Asta had revealed earlier. Her heart swelled with even greater gratitude towards Takagi.
If only I could do something to properly thank Takagi, Serval watched Takagi and Herta's group walk away, thinking to herself.
Asta also watched Takagi's departing figure. If Himeko and the others knew about the existence of an Emanator of Trailblaze like Takagi, they would surely be very interested. Perhaps I should inform them, Asta thought.