As expected, after hearing The Doctor's words, Grand Sage Azar immediately felt a surge of tension.
Before long, he suppressed his desire for the Abundance fruit and the Stellaron, and refocused his attention on the work of creating the artificial god.
The Doctor saw Grand Sage Azar in this state, and the mockery on his face towards Azar became increasingly obvious.
"If you weren't still useful..."
The Doctor muttered inwardly, shook his head, and then lowered his head to glance at the live screen.
At this time, Cloud Retainer, who was very interested in the puppet body, had already come near the Herta Puppet from where the Abundance bonsai was located. This allowed The Doctor to see Herta's Puppet more clearly.
"If we could obtain the technology of Herta's Puppet."
"Or if we could obtain some power from the Stellaron."
"Then we could create an even more powerful artificial god."
"My other self, don't disappoint me."
The Doctor murmured in a low voice.
Herta Space Station.
"Alright, the artificial intelligence is ready."
"Do you want to integrate the Stellaron into it now?"
Herta put down her work and looked at Takagi with curiosity.
"Well, there's no harm in trying."
"However, if the Stellaron breaks this puppet, can you provide me with some more puppets?"
Takagi took out the Stellaron and asked with a smile.
Herta: "Do you think my puppets are like cabbages?"
Takagi: "You are the genius Herta, I believe making a puppet is very simple for you."
Herta: "You say it's simple, but these puppets also require some special materials."
Takagi: "Alright, it's just a shame if I break this puppet, you won't be able to come to my Astral Express online in the future."
Herta: "You... fine, go ahead and try. If this puppet breaks, I will provide you with a new one."
Although the puppet was precious, Herta was unwilling to lose the medium to visit Takagi's Astral Express. Moreover, she really wanted to see if Takagi could integrate the Stellaron into the puppet. Even though she was a bit helpless, she could only agree to Takagi's request.
"Then I'll thank you very much."
Takagi smiled.
"Be careful with it, I don't have too many puppet reserves."
Herta said.
"Of course, I will try my best to succeed in one go."
Takagi nodded.
He wasn't a devil, so he naturally wouldn't intentionally damage the puppet that Herta made with special materials. After preparing for a moment, Takagi raised his hand and placed it on the Herta Puppet's shoulder. Immediately, the rich Imaginary Energy containing the power of Abundance surged into the Herta Puppet.
In the plot of Star Rail, the Stellaron can make the Ambrosial Arbor, which has been cut off, grow again. And Phantylia, the Emanator of Destruction, can also mold a body using the Ambrosial Arbor containing Abundance energy. Since that is the case, Takagi felt that he could also use the power of Abundance to integrate the Stellaron into Herta's Puppet.
And as Takagi infused the Imaginary Energy containing the power of Abundance into the Herta Puppet's body, the Herta Puppet in front of him also became increasingly solid. Beside him, Herta watched the scene before her, her eyes already wide open.
"Although I know you can use the power of Abundance."
"But this energy is too vast, isn't it?"
"It's almost like the existence of an Emanator of Abundance."
Herta said as she looked at Takagi.
As someone whose body had been modified by Yaoshi the Abundance, Herta was increasingly sensitive to the energy of Abundance. As Takagi continuously infused energy into the Herta Puppet in front of her, she even felt as if the Herta Puppet in front of Takagi was about to surpass the body she was currently using.
"Maybe I am an Emanator of Abundance."
Takagi said while continuing to modify the Herta Puppet.
"If I hadn't seen your performance in the Simulated Universe, if I hadn't heard the real Yaoshi's address to you earlier, I might have really believed what you said."
"But after seeing everything you experienced in the Simulated Universe, I am more willing to believe that while you are in the process of reviving as a Trailblaze Aeon, you just happened to obtain the authority to use Abundance energy from Yaoshi the Abundance."
Herta said.
Hearing this, Ruan Mei, Screwllum, and Himeko all nodded in agreement. Even passengers like Nahida and Lisa, who didn't know enough about the Universe, also agreed. There was no other way, who told the Aeons in the Simulated Universe, as well as the Aeons in the real world, to refer to Takagi as "Trailblaze"?
"Whatever."
Takagi shrugged and said indifferently.
After feeling that the Herta Puppet in front of him was sufficiently modified, Takagi tentatively embedded the sealed Stellaron into the Herta Puppet's body.
"It worked?"
Herta looked at the Herta Puppet that hadn't exploded or been damaged and asked in surprise.
"Well, it doesn't seem to be a success."
Takagi propped his chin with one hand and said with a frown.
"Didn't succeed? Let me go in and see."
After Herta finished speaking, she couldn't wait to transfer her consciousness into the Herta Puppet that Takagi had modified.
"How does it feel?"
"Do you feel a warmth in your lower abdomen?"
Takagi asked curiously.
"What kind of question are you asking!"
Although she knew Takagi was referring to the Stellaron, Herta was still a bit speechless.
"Just kidding, let's get back to business. Do you think the body you are controlling is stable?"
Takagi asked.
"The sealing method of this Stellaron of yours is very peculiar."
"With this seal, this body that you have modified is very stable even after integrating this Stellaron."
"However, it's precisely because the Stellaron is too stable, so it's a bit difficult for me to use the power of the Stellaron like Stelle."
Herta said, looking at Stelle beside her.
"Can't use the power of the Stellaron? Do I have to break the seal of the Stellaron?"
Takagi muttered to himself.
"It's a shame to break such a perfect seal."
"I think instead of completely breaking the seal, it's better to build an energy channel to use the Stellaron."
"In this way, it will also be relatively stable to use the power of the Stellaron, and this body will not be damaged due to the explosion of the Stellaron."
"Although you can use the power of Abundance to repair the puppet, it's always good to save some effort, isn't it?"
Herta said.
"You are right, this can also prevent the body from directly exploding due to the release of too strong Stellaron energy."
"But building an energy channel... perhaps it can be done like this."
Takagi's eyes lit up, and he quickly extended his hands to rest on the shoulders of the Herta Puppet where the Stellaron was hidden.
Herta: "Wait, let me change bodies first!"
Takagi: "No, I won't wait!"
Takagi gave Herta a big smile, and then the surging power of Trailblaze poured into the Herta Puppet's body. The energy of Trailblaze, according to Takagi's idea, built small Star Rail tracks between the inside of the puppet's body and the sealed Stellaron.
Feeling the changes within her body, Herta's mouth instantly formed an O-shape. An indescribable sensation instantly filled her consciousness. By the time Takagi had finished building small tracks, like human meridians, inside the Herta Puppet, the Herta Puppet's cheeks were already flushed crimson.
"Oh, you're blushing, Herta?"
"Speaking of which, why can this puppet of yours blush?"
"How did you build such a function?"
Takagi rested his chin on one hand, looking at Herta with interest as he asked.
"You, you still have time to care about these things?"
"Couldn't you have waited until I transferred my consciousness before modifying this body?"
Herta pursed her lips, speaking to Takagi in an annoyed tone.
"Isn't this good too? You get to have a rare experience."
"Maybe it will bring benefits to your future research."
Takagi laughed.
Seeing Takagi like this, Herta let out a long sigh. However, she was quickly drawn back by Takagi's modifications because she found that she could now truly smoothly utilize the power of the Stellaron. She raised both hands, and the Stellaron's energy rapidly gathered in her palms.
"The Stellaron's power!"
March 7th blinked, curiously leaning closer.
"The Stellaron's energy!"
The Doctor's eyes were fixed on the Stellaron's power in Herta's hand, filled with longing. Beside them, La Signora noticed The Doctor's gaze and shook her head helplessly.
"Herta, you can really use the Stellaron's power now?"
Himeko asked curiously.
"Yes, not only can I use it, but I can use it very smoothly."
"And there's no damage to this body."
Herta nodded and said.
Seeing Herta nod, the last bit of doubt in everyone's hearts was dispelled.
"[Grand Sage Azar: Suc... successful?!]"
"[Yae Miko: As expected of Takagi, to actually safely integrate such a dangerous object as the Stellaron into a puppet.]"
"[Dehya: This puppet, fused with the Stellaron, wouldn't it become another March 7th.]"
"[Charlotte: If this puppet is another March 7th, then this puppet can also unleash the power to send the Doomsday Beast flying to another planet!]"
"[Neuvillette: March 7th's potential is strong, but she has not yet grown up. If Herta controls this puppet containing the Stellaron, perhaps it could unleash even greater power than repelling the Doomsday Beast.]"
"[Navia: Greater? To what extent would that power be?!]"
"No, I need to find a place to test this power."
"Takagi, can I take this body and leave for a bit?"
Herta asked.
"No need, I'll take you to a testing ground."
"I also want to see if the body you're controlling can unleash sufficiently powerful Stellaron energy."
Takagi smiled and immediately enveloped everyone present with the power of Trailblaze. Everyone felt a flash before their eyes, and the Astral Express had already arrived in outer space. Not far from the Astral Express was a giant, desolate planet.
"Go, Herta, try it on that planet."
"See if there's any problem with the body if you unleash planet-destroying power all at once."
Takagi said with a smile.
Hearing this, La Signora, Lisa, and others were immediately startled. Herta, on the other hand, nodded in agreement.
"No problem."
With that, Herta quickly ran off the Astral Express, summoned her great hammer, condensed the Stellaron's power onto it, and swung it at the desolate planet. Subsequently, the planet was pulverized by the violent force.
"[Navia: Pla... planet-destroying?!]"
"[Kaeya: It's certainly exaggerated enough.]"
"[Diluc: From now on, when Takagi is not on the Astral Express, there will always be a power on the Astral Express capable of easily destroying planets.]"
"[Grand Sage Azar: The Stellaron can be controlled, and this power... how mighty it is.]"
"[Scaramouche: Indeed, this power is so beautiful.]"
"[Venti: Friendly reminder, Takagi can control the Stellaron's power, but that doesn't mean Teyvat people can control it.]"
"[Zhongli: By common sense, the moment the Stellaron descends upon Teyvat, it will bring endless disaster to this world.]"
"[Grand Sage Azar: But if we could know Takagi's method, wouldn't we be able to control the Stellaron very well?]"
"[Yae Miko: Replicate Takagi's method? Although I don't know exactly how Takagi did it, I don't think we can replicate his method.]"
...It seems it was successful.
Since Herta's puppet can successfully fuse with the Stellaron, humans should also be able to fuse with the Stellaron through a similar method.
Takagi looked at the commotion caused before him and nodded with great satisfaction. He thought of Cocolia of Belobog, who was corroded by the Stellaron's power. For Bronya's sake, if Cocolia could come to her senses, Takagi would not watch her die due to the Stellaron's corrosion.
And now Takagi possesses sufficiently powerful Abundance power, so he is not worried about being unable to heal Cocolia. However, Takagi felt that merely healing Cocolia was not enough. Since Cocolia had already used the Stellaron's power, Takagi felt that it would be a good thing to let Cocolia, the former Supreme Guardian, master the Stellaron. It would also allow the Stellaron to be put to good use.
After things here are concluded, he would make a trip to Belobog to check on Cocolia's situation. Takagi muttered to himself, then turned to look at Herta, who had flown back into the Astral Express door completely unharmed.
"How do you feel, Herta."
Takagi said with a smile.
"I feel great! You really succeeded, Takagi."
"I didn't expect that calling upon planet-destroying Stellaron power all at once would have no effect on this body."
"I must say, you're quite inventive."
Herta looked at Takagi with emotion.
Screwllum nodded in agreement and said:
"As expected of Takagi."
"However, I am somewhat puzzled. Takagi used the power of Trailblaze earlier, didn't he?"
"How did this power help you to utilize the Stellaron's power?"
Herta: "Takagi laid small silver tracks within this body using the power of Trailblaze, and the Stellaron's energy flows along these silver tracks."
March 7th: "I, I didn't mishear, did I? Laying silver tracks in a puppet's body?!"
Screwllum: "Can silver tracks really be laid inside a puppet's body?"
Ruan Mei: "Astonishing!"
Herta nodded and said:
"I can understand your feelings. When I first felt what Takagi was doing, I was also very surprised."
"It is well known that Akivili lays star rails throughout the galaxy. I have never heard of Him laying star rails within a puppet's body."
"Speaking of which, Takagi, your power is too exaggerated, too 'Trailblaze'."
Himeko's eyes lit up as she looked at Takagi excitedly:
"Since Lord Takagi can construct star rails within a puppet's body, can he also construct star rails within the galaxy?"
Hearing this, everyone present perked up their ears. It is well known that only Akivili can construct star rails within the galaxy. If Takagi can also construct them, perhaps it means Takagi has further recovered towards [the Trailblaze]. Even those who are not Nameless like Himeko or Welt would care about the recovery progress of the Trailblaze Aeon.
"You think too highly of me, Himeko."
"I merely constructed energy transmission pipelines within the Herta Puppet's body, similar to human meridians."
"Compared to the star rails in the galaxy, the difference is vast."
Takagi waved his hand and said.
"I see. Although that's the case, I believe Lord Takagi will truly be able to lay star rails one day."
Himeko did not feel disappointed; her face still held a smile full of anticipation.
"I hope so."
Takagi shrugged and said.
[Yae Miko: If that day arrives, will Lord Takagi construct a star rail between Teyvat and the Universe?]
[Keqing: In that case, we would truly be connected to the Universe.]
[Ningguang: That would depend on whether Lord Takagi is willing to construct a star rail for Teyvat.]
[Dori: If Teyvat can connect with the Universe, will I be able to do business with people from the Universe? Just like how Mondstadt people do business with Belobog people?]
[Charlotte: Will I also be able to interview more things from the Universe? Wow! Just thinking about it is exciting!]