March 7th waved at Welt.
"Uncle Yang, Uncle Yang, don't worry! Yuri is a really good guy."
Kevin imdiately echoed, "Yeah! Yuri is a nice person."
Dan Heng, standing nearby, added, "I've observed him. There's no ill will toward our train crew in his deanor. And while the train crew has never rented out carriages before, non-crew mbers have traveled with us, right?
In essence, it's the sa thing—he'll just be following the train from one world to another."
Pam nodded in agreent. "That's right, Pa! If soone wants to travel with the train, the train welcos them, Pa! We have plenty of empty carriages, Pa!"
Seeing that no one objected, Hiko made the final call. "Alright then, I'll send a ssage to Yuri right away.
As for the rental carriage, how about the cargo car behind our rest car?"
Everyone agreed, and Hiko imdiately sent Yuri a ssage.
—
At that ti, Yuri was fast asleep in the luxurious room arranged for him by Herta.
Thanks to Herta's influence, the accommodations were top-notch. The mont the staff heard it was an order from Herta, they beca exceptionally attentive.
Without hesitation, they arranged for Yuri to stay in the most extravagant presidential suite and even prepared a lavish dinner for him.
—
The next morning, Yuri received the ssage.
Although space had no distinction between day and night, Yuri still followed a normal schedule—active during the day, resting at night.
There was no sun or moon here, but ti still flowed, and using that, he could keep track of when it should be "morning."
After waking up, Yuri enjoyed the exquisite breakfast prepared by the staff before heading to the train.
He arrived at the door of the observation car and knocked.
A mont later, the door opened, revealing Pam standing in the entrance.
"Who are you, Pa? What's your business, Pa?"
Yuri answered, "I'm Yuri. Hiko asked to co discuss renting a carriage."
Upon hearing this, Pam stepped aside. "Oh! It's you, Pa! Co in, Pa! Hiko and the others are having breakfast, Pa!"
Yuri stepped onto the train and entered the observation car.
As soon as he walked in, he saw Hiko and the others gathered around, enjoying breakfast together.
Kevin spotted him first and waved. "Yuri! You're here!"
Hiko also greeted him. "Yuri, have you eaten yet?"
Yuri walked closer. "I have. Looks like you all are having quite a feast."
At that mont, Welt spoke up. "Why not have so more with us?"
Yuri glanced at him. "I appreciate the offer, but I'm good. By the way, I don't think we've t. What's your na?"
Welt introduced himself. "I'm Welt, a mber of the train crew. When you visited yesterday, I was busy checking the supplies. By the ti I got back, you had already left."
Yuri smiled. "Well, it's good to finally et you. You guys finish eating—I'll wait, and we can talk afterward."
He then walked over to the side, sat down, and pulled out his phone to continue adding products to his system catalog.
At the mont, he had over 1,000 items listed.
Welt observed Yuri closely but sensed no hostility from him.
I've lived a long life, and I can read people well enough.
—
A few minutes later, after finishing their al, the train crew led Yuri to the carriage behind their rest car.
By now, all the debris in the carriage had been cleared away.
Hiko turned to Yuri. "How's this space?"
Yuri nodded in satisfaction. "This will do."
Without another word, he took out the [Store Card] and tore it into pieces.
The mont the card was destroyed, a radiant light engulfed the carriage.
The brightness was overwhelming, forcing everyone to shield their eyes.
When the light finally faded, their eyes widened in astonishnt.
The once dull and empty carriage had been transford into a beautifully designed shop.
To the right, an open kitchen now stood, complete with a bar and several high stools next to a sleek grill station.
To the left, large floor-to-ceiling windows lined the space, next to three cozy booths, each seating up to four people.
Directly ahead, a small bar counter had been set up, equipped with two interactive touchscreens displaying Yuri's entire inventory.
In the center of the room, a long communal table stood, capable of seating ten diners at once.
The entire shop was decorated in warm tones, exuding an inviting and vibrant atmosphere.
Yuri took in the scene and nodded in approval.
The system's Store Card is amazing. This layout is exactly my style.
A space to cook, sell items, and relax with friends over a drink. Perfect.
Kevin and March 7 were left completely stunned.
"March, pinch . Am I dreaming?"
March 7th smirked and twisted Kevin's waist hard.
"Hiss!!" Kevin winced. "That hurts! That hurts! That hurts!"
Now fully convinced he wasn't dreaming, Kevin looked around in disbelief.
"Is this real? Yuri, how did you do this?!"
Yuri clapped his hands together. "It's just one of the things I sell."
Store Cards were available in the system shop, though under a different na: Decoration Cards—each priced at 1,000 star coins.
Yuri then gave the train crew a tour of the store.
Hiko, observing the empty space next to the bar, considered moving the Spiritual Coffee Machine there.
The cabinet in the observation car is a bit cramped. If I put it here, it'll be much easier to use.
anwhile, Kevin and March 7th had wandered over to the small bar.
Kevin opened the refrigerator and was imdiately shocked.
"March! Co look at this!"
March 7th, who had been busy taking pictures with her Starry Sky Cara, ran over. "What is it?"
Kevin pointed inside. "Look! This fridge is huge!"
March 7th peered inside and gasped. "Whoa... this thing has a hidden storage space! It's at least 50 cubic ters!"
Hiko, Welt, and Dan Heng also happened to pass by and were equally amazed by the seemingly endless fridge capacity.
While the train crew explored, Yuri quietly communicated with his system.
"System, submit the task."
[Notification: Congratulations, Host! You have successfully opened your store!]
Rewards: Special Product Series (Elf Series unlocked), Invitation Letter for Guests from Another World x1.
A new set of tasks then appeared before him:
Task 1: Serve a total of 20 different custors.
Reward: Lottery Machine x1
Task 2: Reach a total turnover of 100,000 star coins.
Reward: Commander-Level Strength x1
Yuri smirked. This is going to be fun.
Yuri was just about to check the specific function of the Invitation Letter for Guests from Another World when Kevin suddenly peeked out from behind the sofa and patted him on the shoulder.
"Yuri!"
Yuri turned to see Kevin grinning, one hand on his shoulder and the other clutching the can of herring he had pulled from the scratch ticket earlier.
"Hey, Yuri, can I put sothing in your fridge?"
Without hesitation, Yuri nodded. "Sure, just don't put anything with a strong sll."
Kevin glanced at the can of herring. This should be fine... It doesn't sll as long as it's not opened.
With Yuri's permission, Kevin wasted no ti, rushing to the fridge and placing the can into the storage space.
Then, he felt around his waist and pulled out a baseball bat.
He made a show of shoving it inside, but March 7th quickly stopped him. "Kevin, forget about the bat. Just find another place to put it."
Kevin thought for a mont and agreed. "Alright."
He looked around before propping the bat up near the door.
anwhile, Yuri was examining the Invitation Letter for Guests from Another World.
[Invitation Letter for Guests from Another World]
Effect: After use, you can invite a guest from another world.
The description was simple—just a single line—but that only made Yuri more curious.
Following the system's prompt, he took out the invitation and infused it with a bit of his own energy.
The next mont, the letter activated and vanished into thin air.
—
Teyvat Continent – Mondstadt, Eagle's Gate
Ying, the traveler from beyond the stars, and her floating companion, Paimon, were walking along the path, chatting.
"Ying, hurry up! We're almost at the Statue of The Seven!" Paimon called, flying ahead and waving enthusiastically.
Ying picked up her pace, keeping up with her tiny companion.
Just as they reached the top of a cliff, a strange sight appeared before them—an envelope with wings fluttering through the air, heading straight toward them.
Paimon tilted her head in confusion. "Huh? Ying, look at that! A flying letter?"
Ying raised an eyebrow and watched as the envelope gracefully landed in her hands.
Curious, she opened it.
The instant the seal was broken, a glowing portal appeared before them, startling Paimon.
"W-Wha—?! What is this?!"
Ying instinctively drew her sword, eyes locked on the mysterious portal.
Minutes passed. No one erged from the other side.
Cautiously, Ying approached the portal, curiosity and wariness in equal asure.
"Be careful, Ying!" Paimon whispered anxiously, floating close behind.
Ying nodded and slowly extended a hand toward the light.
The mont her fingers brushed against its glow—
A sudden force pulled her in.
"Ying!" Paimon shrieked as she watched her friend disappear into the portal. She hovered in panic, fists clenched. "What do I do, what do I do?!"
With a determined huff, she dove in after her.
—
Inside Yuri's Shop
March 7th stood beside the still-glowing portal, hands on her hips. "Yuri, when's this mystery guest going to show up? It's been a while, and nothing's happening."
Kevin leaned forward, squinting at the shimring gateway. "Yeah, this might be a dud. Maybe it's just for decoration."
Hiko, Welt, and Dan Heng were also watching with interest.
The idea of soone arriving from another world was intriguing. They wanted to see what kind of person would step through.
Yuri, unfazed, sipped his tea. "Patience. It won't take long."
As if on cue, the portal flickered.
A soft hum filled the room.
Then—
A figure shot out of the portal at high speed.
Followed by another.
Before Kevin or March 7th could react, the two newcors collided with them, sending them both tumbling to the ground.
"Oof!"
Dazed, Ying slowly opened her eyes. Her surroundings were unfamiliar. Where am I...?
A shop? And... a starry sky beyond the windows?
Wait—
A starry sky?!
Her mind jolted into awareness. She was no longer in Teyvat!
Before she could react further, a groan beneath her caught her attention.
"Ugh... Miss, could you, uh, get off ? You're kinda crushing here."
Ying looked down to see March 7th, pinned beneath her, coughing weakly.
Eyes widening, Ying scrambled to her feet. "S-Sorry! I didn't an to!"
She quickly helped March 7th up. "Are you alright?"
March 7th brushed herself off, shaking her head. "I'm fine, I'm fine. Just didn't expect that to happen."
Kevin groaned, pushing himself up. "Ugh, did Paimon just tackle ?!"
On the nearby sofa, Paimon lay sprawled out, tiny limbs twitching. Her head spun in dizzy circles.
Kevin turned to Ying, curiosity flashing in his eyes. "Hey, what's your na?"
Still recovering from the shock, Ying composed herself and answered, "My na is Ying. I'm a traveler."
Kevin and March 7th exchanged glances before introducing themselves.
March 7th grinned. "I'm March 7th, an unknown passenger on the Astral Express!"
Kevin puffed out his chest. "And I'm Kevin, the Galaxy Batman, famous across the universe!"
Ying blinked. "...The what?"
Before Kevin could elaborate, Yuri approached.
"Welco, Ying," he said, his tone even. "This is my shop, and as you've probably guessed, you're no longer in Teyvat."
Ying turned to face him. "You're the one who invited here?"
Kevin clapped Yuri on the shoulder. "Yep, he's the guy!"
Ying frowned slightly at the word "invite."
Invite? Was that what that was? Because to her, it felt more like she had been forcibly teleported against her will!
If she weren't currently in his domain, she might've thrown a punch.
Yuri noticed the displeasure in her expression and quickly asked the system for clarification.
A mont later, he understood.
Ah.
So that wasn't an invitation—it was basically kidnapping.
Smiling awkwardly, he cleared his throat and continued. "Ying, I brought you here to offer you the opportunity to shop."
"Shop?" Ying narrowed her eyes. "You brought across dinsions just to sell sothing?"
Yuri remained unfazed. "I sell things from countless worlds. There's nothing you can't buy here."
Ying still looked doubtful.
Seeing her hesitation, Yuri gestured toward the bar counter. "If you don't believe , go see for yourself. Those touchscreens list all my products."
Then he added, "Oh, and I only accept Star Coins here. But if my guess is right, you should be able to exchange Primogems for them."
That caught Ying's attention.
If this is real... If this shop really does have items from different worlds...
She could find a way to regain her strength faster.
And if she grew stronger...she could find her brother...
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