"The experimental data recorded a Stellar Giant Beast called the 'Star-Eating Dragon,' which takes a hundred thousand years to grow from infancy to adulthood, as they need to devour a large amount of 'Core Energy' as nourishment."

"And the logic of the 'Giant Beast Carriage' is to raise the 'Stellar Giant Beast' as a carriage, significantly shortening its infancy by actively feeding it core energy to make it grow rapidly and... to allow it to possess some combat power even during its infancy, thereby assisting the train's growth."

"For instance, it currently has a Level 12 defense, its body looks furry, but that's actually a manifestation of Level 12 armor condensed."

...

"..."

Chen Mang put out his cigarette and took the furry little creature from Ai's hands, cradling it in his arms while stroking it; its fur was very smooth, quite similar to a cat's fur.

The fur was quite long.

About the length of an index finger.

There was no sense of hardness at all.

"Are you sure this thing has Level 12 defense? I feel like I could strangle it with one hand."

"Well... that's what the experimental data says. I was very careful when holding it earlier, and I'm also worried about accidentally strangling it."

He held the little creature in his arms and closely observed its face, hidden among the fur, a very small creature: "It looks like it's still asleep?"

"Uh-huh."

Ai nodded: "In the early stage of the Stellar Giant Beast's infancy, they are generally in a dormant state. Their eating and other behaviors are unconscious, and they don't actively feed; at this time, only the most basic energy supply is needed, which is 392.9 thousand units of iron ore."

"According to the experimental data."

"There are also strong and weak distinctions among Stellar Giant Beasts, categorized into levels of D, C, and B. Different levels indicate the potential of the giant beast. For example, a D-level potential giant beast can reach Level 30 in adulthood."

"Destroying a fully equipped Level 30 train effortlessly."

"The lower the potential of the Stellar Giant Beast, the earlier it awakens as a 'Giant Beast Carriage.' For instance, a D-level potential carriage will awaken when the train reaches Level 3, and at this point, it will no longer just eat unconsciously, and the Train Captain will need to feed it actively, consuming much more iron ore than before."

"Of course, you can also choose not to feed it and let the giant beast starve to death."

"A C-level potential would awaken at Level 6."

"A B-level potential at Level 9."

"Oh?"

Chen Mang's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise as he hefted the small creature in his hand: "The train is currently a Level 10 train, and this little guy hasn't awakened yet; does this mean it's at least an A-level potential Stellar Giant Beast?"

"Stellar Giant Beast."

"Soaring among the stars, like you said, some Stellar Giant Beasts can eat mining stars, and some have body lengths of hundreds of thousands of kilometers; can this little one devour a mining star in the future?"

"Its mouth is so small, it feels like even my..."

"Does the experimental data include information about this little one?"

"No."

Ai shook her head again and said seriously: "According to that experimental data, infant Stellar Giant Beasts are extremely rare, even D-level potential ones; they are specially prepared as rare carriages for the second-generation heirs of the 'Mechanical Civilization.'"

"Logically speaking, it shouldn't appear on this planet."

"This planet does not belong to the Mechanical Civilization."

"To put it bluntly, it's actually just a pawn of the Mechanical Civilization against the Insect Race. The worth of everything on this planet might not even compare to this Stellar Giant Beast, as this thing is an A-level potential Stellar Giant Beast infant."

"When it reaches adulthood, it will be at least a Level 120 monstrous creature!"

"If the entire 'Water Blue Star' were compared to a newbie area, this Stellar Giant Beast infant would be equivalent to a 'Divine Artifact' in the main city."

"..."

Chen Mang understood now, squinting slightly as he examined the furry little infant in his hand.

He roughly knew where this thing came from.

It was from Master Kun's train!

At that time, when using the 'Earth Core Melting Furnace' to devour the engine of Master Kun's train, he had also devoured this little guy along with it. No wonder there was so little iron ore on Master Kun's train — could it have all been eaten by this little guy?

He finally understood why there was a mysterious energy drain when they first discovered it.

It must have been unconsciously eaten by this little guy.

Later, perhaps realizing that it had been discovered, it quietly stopped for a while and then continued to sneakily eat?

He hefted the little creature in his hand again; it's very light, probably only about 5 pounds. This is a skill he has had since childhood: he can determine the weight of anything by hefting it, and he is rarely wrong.

Of course, it can't be over 100 pounds.

Above 100 pounds, the error becomes significant; he hasn't handled anything that big.

An A-level potential Stellar Giant Beast infant, if viewed from the perspective of the entire universe, in terms of price, it's indeed more valuable than the entire 'Water Blue Star'...

After all, this thing can potentially grow to Level 120 in the future!

To raise the train to Level 120, he didn't even know how many resources that would take!

But—

Master Kun!

The first 'master' he met in this world, how on earth did he possess a Level 2 train with hundreds of slaves and even a Stellar Giant Beast infant?

He killed him too quickly at that time.

This guy wouldn't have had some cheat, right?

A child of destiny?

The protagonist of this world, tasked with saving Doomsday?

Did he kill him just as he was starting out?

"Phew..."

Chen Mang exhaled softly; he must find an opportunity to light incense for Master Kun. He was somewhat at a loss for words about this guy. Not only had he prepared slaves, food, and a small amount of resources right from the start, paving the way for his early rise.

But he also prepared the 'Car Blade Blueprint,' 'Three-legged Cat Heavy Machine Gun,' and other items, allowing him to have some combat power even with a Level 1 train, safeguarding him in the mid-stage.

He even provided a 'Stellar Giant Beast Infant,' laying the foundation for his long-term future.

Including his current trusted followers.

Old Pig and Biaozi were also from the batch of slaves under Master Kun.

A one-stop service.

The best trustees in the previous life couldn't achieve such a comprehensive service, and calling him a savior wouldn't be an exaggeration.

"Good man."

Chen Mang, filled with emotion, picked up the GLS pistol from the drawer. This was something he obtained from the 'Train Captain Panel' when he first arrived in this world, and it provided substantial help early on. It's no longer needed, but he kept it for its sentimental value.

He pressed the pistol against the little creature's head and turned to Ai: "Are you sure it has a Level 12 defense? This pistol is Level 1; it wouldn't blow its brain out with one shot, right?"

Although Ai had explained reassuringly.

But he had to make sure, whether this thing was really as impressive as Ai claimed. The best way to test it was, of course, to fire a shot and see if it indeed had a Level 12 defense.

"Not sure."

Ai shook her head firmly: "The experimental data explicitly says so, but... I don't feel like it looks capable of withstanding a shot."

"..."

Chen Mang frowned slightly, hesitating for a moment before finally pulling the trigger.

"Bang."

The crisp sound of gunfire echoed in the train cabin as the shell dropped and bounced on the floor. Meanwhile, the little creature in his hand... remained unharmed, not even a single hair of its furry coat damaged.

This guy...

A flash of surprise appeared in his eyes. Could it really have a Level 12 defense? He immediately left the train, placed the creature on the ground, and with his cane, remotely controlled a Doomsday Cannon aiming at the little creature on the ground.

"Train Captain, this might be a bit of an overkill."

"If it truly has a Level 12 defense, it won't die."

He chose to make an 11th level shell.

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