Stellar Train: I Open a Small Shop on the Train-Chapter 86

Silver Wolf pulled over a small table.

"Come, come, line up here if you want to get your ID! 100 star coins, no scams, no losses, just pure profit!"

Seeing this, Kiana directly pulled out 100 star coins and slapped them on Silver Wolf's little table.

"One for me! I wanna go play!"

Silver Wolf happily pocketed the 100 star coins.

"Alrighty, just a sec. Look over here at the camera—click!"

A minute later, Silver Wolf finished processing Kiana's ID.

"Next!"

Zhongli, seeing this, had the group from Liyue line up to get their IDs.

Not long after, Venti arrived with the Mondstadt group. Upon hearing they needed IDs too, they joined the line.

Silver Wolf was overjoyed. Today's a good day—beautiful star coins are flowing my way~

Himeko called over Stelle and March 7th.

"Let's go, we'll check in first."

Stelle and March 7th followed Himeko off the train.

As they rode the "bus" toward the hotel lobby, Stelle suddenly felt drowsy.

In Stelle's dream—

She looked around and found herself in a room.

At the center of the room was a large seashell, with a spring of water inside it.

Then—

A voice came.

"Another one, come with me."

Stelle looked at the woman who had suddenly appeared.

"Who are you?"

The woman replied calmly:

"You may call me Acheron, a wandering sea ranger. This is the rift between dreams and reality. Come, I'll lead you out of here."

Not fully understanding the situation, Stelle decided to follow for now.

Through the corridor, Stelle followed Acheron to a large hall.

Inside, many unfamiliar people were talking.

Stelle looked around—and her eyes lit up. A treasure chest!

Acheron explained as they walked:

"These people are projections of the dream. No need to pay attention to them."

Then she glanced behind her—suddenly stopping.

Where did she go?

Acheron looked around and found Stelle on top of a pillar, opening the floating treasure chest on the ceiling.

Stelle happily tucked 5 Stellar jades into her storage ring.

Sliding down the pillar with a smooth landing, Stelle clapped her hands and rejoined Acheron.

"Let's keep going."

Acheron was confused. Why's she opening treasure chests? Whatever, let's just get her out first.

But after a few steps, she noticed Stelle running off again.

Stelle had found another treasure chest and joyfully ran over to open it.

Acheron was getting a little annoyed.

"Stop wasting time on meaningless things."

Stelle nodded quickly.

"Okay, okay! Let's go!"

But just a few more steps later—Stelle spotted a blue treasure chest! Without hesitation, she darted off again. After defeating the monster guarding it, she was just about to open it—

Acheron had enough. Alright, I'm sending you back right now.

"Tide's rise—guide you home!"

Stelle exploded instantly.

She didn't even care about the blood bursting out of her body—she was gripping the 30 star jades from the chest tightly.

She collapsed to the ground, barely managing to store the 30 star jades into her ring before fading away.

On the Train—

Stelle woke up with a jolt, breathing heavily.

"Huff... huff..."

March 7th looked over, curious.

"Stelle, what's wrong?"

Stelle wiped the cold sweat off her forehead.

"I got slashed in a dream."

March 7th was shocked.

"So scary?"

Stelle shook her head.

"It's not the slash that's scary—it's that I nearly didn't get to store the star jades."

March 7th replied,

"Pfft—you couldn't use them anyway. It was just a dream. Doesn't count in real life."

Stelle opened her storage ring—and to her surprise, there were 40 more Stellar Jades inside.

"March! Look, I really have 40 more Stellar Jades!"

March 7th stared in disbelief.

"What?! Seriously? What kind of dream was that?!"

Himeko thought for a moment and explained:

"Stelle probably entered a 'sweet dream' constructed by the family. Anything acquired there can be brought back into reality."

March 7th was amazed.

"That's a thing? That's amazing!"

Stelle held her 40 Stellar Jades with joy. Totally worth that hit!

At that moment, Stelle's phone rang.

"Stelle, where are you? I wanna come find you and play~" came Kiana's voice.

Stelle was surprised.

"Kiana? Weren't you going back to bring your friends?"

Kiana replied:

"Yeah~ Aunt Theresa and Mei said they'll come tomorrow. They're collecting some special ores and stuff to bring over."

After getting her ID done, Kiana returned to St. Freya Academy and placed the portal to Ye Yun's shop in her living room.

She had also informed Theresa and the others that they could now access the shop.

Theresa planned to bring Bronya, Himeko, and Mei to collect special ores to trade for star coins.

After all, Kiana said there were things called "Primogems" and "Star Jades" that could be exchanged for star coins.

Originally, Kiana wanted to help—but only made things worse.

She messed up the carefully sorted ores Theresa had organized.

So Theresa shooed Kiana away to go find Stelle.

And that's why Kiana called.

Stelle replied:

"Wait at the train. I'll come get you."

She hung up and turned to the others.

"Himeko, March—I'm going back to pick up Kiana. I'm worried she'll get lost."

March 7th said,

"I'll come with you."

Himeko nodded.

"Alright, I'll go ahead and check you two in. Hurry back."

Stelle and March agreed, got off at the next stop, and took a return bus back to the train station.

Over an hour later—

Stelle and March 7th returned with Kiana to the hotel lobby.

Along the way, they had been inspected countless times.

Kiana feared her fake ID would get exposed.

Thankfully, Silver Wolf's skills were top-notch. The family didn't suspect a thing.

At the lobby, they saw Himeko and Welt negotiating with the staff.

They walked over.

Stelle asked,

"Himeko, what's going on?"

Himeko replied,

"We originally used Dan Heng's info and forgot to update it to yours. Now we're discussing your room assignment."

Stelle understood.

"So what now?"

The staff member said,

"Unfortunately, we need to verify the actual person checking in."

Just then, a man wearing flashy clothes, red sunglasses, and a string of coded beads around his neck walked out.

"Don't make it hard for the young lady. They're just doing their job."

***

Himeko looked at the newcomer.

"Who might you be, my friend?"

The man, upon hearing this, introduced himself.

"I'm Aventurine, from the Strategic Investment Department of the company. Of course, I'm also a customer who had to wait for quite a few minutes behind you all."

Stelle responded.

"You're also from the Strategic Investment Department? Do you know Jade and Topaz?"

Aventurine smiled.

"Of course I know them, they are my valuable colleagues."

Stelle rubbed her hands together.

"Hehe, I'm friends with them, so that makes us friends, right?"

Aventurine raised an eyebrow.

"Friends? I like that word."

Stelle then said.

"Since we're friends, how about doing me a favor?"

Upon hearing this, Aventurine immediately understood what Stelle meant.

"Friend, you must not know that the company and the family are sworn enemies, right?"

Stelle was taken aback.

"Ah? Is that so? Well, in that case, I won't trouble you any further, we'll figure something out ourselves."

Before Stelle could leave, Aventurine suddenly said.

"However, it's not impossible."

Stelle turned around immediately, winking at Aventurine.

"Friend, no wonder you're the director, your methods are unmatched!"

Aventurine smiled and replied, "Well, since we're in the same camp with the train crew, and Topaz is stationed here, I suppose it's fine to help you with this."

"Alright, I'll help you out this time, thanks to Topaz and Jade."

After speaking, Aventurine looked at the staff member standing nearby.

"Miss, you heard our conversation just now, please help them with the check-in. I have an appointment with Mr. Sunday from the family, don't worry, there will be no issues, these guests are aboveboard."

The staff member, however, still refused, sticking to her duties.

At this moment, a pair of siblings walked over.

"Ai Li, Penacony is the land of dreams, how can we let the guests carry any troubles into their dreams? Let me handle this, you go take care of something else."

Aventurine looked at the newcomers.

"Ah, speak of the devil, isn't that Mr. Sunday, the most handsome man in Penacony, and the world-famous singer Robin?"

Robin giggled, covering her mouth.

"Brother, he just said you are the most handsome man in Penacony."

Sunday smiled and said,

"Robin, you take these guests to the side and let me discuss some matters with this gentleman."

Robin nodded, then led Himeko, Stelle, and the others to a nearby booth.

March 7th looked at Robin with great excitement.

"You're Ms. Robin, right? I really love your songs, especially the one that saves a heart from sorrow."

Robin chuckled a few times, her smile sweet as ever.

"I didn't expect Ms. March 7th to be my fan."

March 7th excitedly said.

"Can we take a photo together?"

Robin smiled and readily agreed.

March 7th was so thrilled.

"Yay! Stelle! Quick, come take the photo for me!"

She turned around to call Stelle, but when she looked, Stelle was nowhere to be seen, and even Kiana was missing.

March 7th was confused.

"Eh? Where did Stelle go? She was just here!"

Himeko smiled and pointed at the back of the sofa.

"She's over there."

March 7th crawled over the sofa and saw Stelle and Kiana crouching near a treasure chest, looking sneaky.

Stellewas holding a few star fragments, talking to Kiana, who was listening intently and occasionally showing an expression of surprise.

Himeko thought March 7th would say something to Stelle, but instead...

March 7th directly flipped over the sofa.

"Stelle! Share the loot!"

This sudden action stunned Himeko, who didn't expect March 7th to turn out to be so greedy for treasure.

Himeko gave an awkward smile and looked at Robin.

"Sorry, you must have found that funny."

Robin smiled and shook her head.

"No, no, I think Ms. March 7th, Ms. Stelle, and Ms. Kiana all have so much energy."

Stelle handed a star fragment to March 7th and looked around.

"Look! There's another treasure chest over there!"

The three of them rushed excitedly toward the newly discovered treasure chest.

Soon, Sunday came over.

"My friends from the train crew, the arrangements for entering the dream have been made. I hope you all enjoy yourselves."

Saying this, Sunday turned to Robin.

"Robin, we should head back now."

Robin smiled and wished them well.

"Have fun, and goodbye."

After Sunday and Robin left, Welt came over and grabbed Stelle, March 7th, and Kiana, leading them back.

This time, there were no more issues, and the five of them successfully completed their check-in.

Since Kiana joined last, she was assigned to share a room with Stelle.

Himeko finished the check-in process.

"Let's go, we'll drop off our luggage in the room first."

Stelle, March 7th, and Kiana happily ran ahead.

Himeko and Welt followed at a leisurely pace.

On their way to the VIP lounge, Stelle, March 7th, and Kiana were constantly on the lookout for treasure chests.

Sure enough, they found several normal chests, and each of them got 20 star fragments.

When Stelle and Kiana arrived at their room, they were surprised to find Aventurine there.

Stelle was a bit surprised.

"Hey, friend, what are you doing here so soon?"

Kiana also imitated Stelle, hands on her hips.

"Hey, friend, what are you doing here so soon?"

Aventurine turned around and smiled.

"Yeah, here we are again, my two friends."

Stelle, puzzled, asked.

"What are you doing in my room?"

Aventurine explained.

"This room used to belong to me half a system time ago."

Only then did Stelle realize that this was Aventurine's room.

"You mean, this room was given to me?"

Aventurine nodded, not denying it.

"Yep, or do you think the family would be kind enough to give you another VIP room?"

Kiana, hearing this, felt that Aventurine had quite a strong resentment toward the family.

"Do you have a grudge against this family?"

Aventurine shook his head.

"From my personal perspective, not really, but the faction I'm in is sworn enemies with the family."

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After speaking, Aventurine looked at Stelle.

"Friend, I've helped you, so you should help me with something in return."

Stelle replied.

"Tell me, what's the favor?"

Aventurine said.

"I want to investigate something the family is supporting, and I want to share the information with you."

Stelle was confused.

"Why come to me? Go ask Himeko.

And by the way, since you gave me a room, here's a little reminder, you've kind of forgotten the main issue."

Aventurine was puzzled.

"I've forgotten the main issue?"

Stelle nodded.

"Yep, you should know the purpose of the star fragments, right?"

Aventurine nodded.

"Yeah, I know, so what?"

Stelle grinned and pulled out 10 Stellar Jade.

"Didn't you notice? There are so many treasure chests in Penacony. You're thinking of dealing with the family, but you'd be better off spending more time opening these chests.

As Ye Yun once said, as long as you're strong enough, any schemes and tricks won't work!"

Aventurine gasped, realizing that Stelle was right.

That's right! Such a great opportunity to gather Stellar Jade, he couldn't waste it.

As for the task? No rush, no rush. Completing the task would only bring benefits to the company, and maybe a little credit for the Strategic Investment Department.

But Stellar Jade were completely his own.

Most of the treasure chests across the universe, for some unknown reason, had suddenly disappeared.

If he remembered correctly, there was a treasure chest in his new room.

Seeing Aventurine's reaction, Stelle spoke again.

"Got it now? Once you do, go after the treasure chests. Good luck, friend."