Was it that she could no longer keep up with the times, or that the world before her had become far more bizarre?
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Schrödinger found a stable foothold in the Quantum Sea.
From Seele's words, she learned that a scholar named Herta had once entered the Quantum Sea and successfully left.
When Seele mentioned about Herta, her eyes sparkled with light.
Because Herta had said she would… take Seele out.
Schrödinger did not know Herta, but a scholar who could freely enter the Quantum Sea, such wisdom could not be underestimated.
During this time, what Schrödinger was doing was precisely tracing back along the energy fluctuations from when Herta entered, to capture and recreate the passage.
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Meanwhile.
Astral Express.
Upholding the kindness of helping others to the very end, Miss Messenger used the special shuttle method of the Garden of Recollection to quickly arrive at the Astral Express.
"Miss Messenger? Why are you here?"
On the sofa, sipping coffee and reading a newspaper, Himeko was the first to notice the extra person on the train, closed her newspaper, and greeted her with a smile.
"Eh?! Miss Messenger, you came to play on the train!" Hearing the commotion, March 7th turned back, delighted.
With a light step, she leapt down from the viewing platform.
"Whoa! Be careful! The conductor just cleaned the floor!" Pom-Pom puffed up angrily and shouted at March 7th's retreating back.
"Do you even know how hard the conductor works cleaning the train every day, Pom!"
"Miss Messenger, Miss Messenger, did you come to find us for something fun?" Little March's eyes sparkled brightly, full of expectation.
Then… Miss Messenger nodded and smiled: "You could say that."
"Yay!" Even without knowing the destination yet, March 7th cheered ahead of time.
Seeing her like this, everyone couldn't help but laugh.
At this moment, Stelle came from another carriage, and upon seeing Miss Messenger, also looked pleasantly surprised.
With everyone present, Welt spoke up.
"Miss Messenger, what is this matter you mentioned?"
"This matter has something to do with Mr. Welt."
"With me?" Welt was stunned, not expecting it to actually involve him.
Miss Messenger nodded deeply in agreement and explained: "Godzilla and I once went to the world you came from. Just now, I was about to find Godzilla, but before that, I went to Miss Kiana first. Miss Kiana asked me to tell you, they really hope you can return once."
Hearing the reason, everyone turned to look at Welt.
"So it's Uncle Yang's family looking for him, no wonder, no wonder."
"Speaking of which, Uncle Yang has been away for so long, it really is about time he went back to visit." March 7th and Stelle chatted one after another.
The more they spoke, the more it seemed like Welt absolutely had to go back this time.
Before, he couldn't go back because he couldn't find where home was. Now, if he didn't go back, well, there was also the barrier Miss Messenger mentioned, separating that world from the outside, blocking outsiders from entering.
But now there was a new option: crossing that barrier directly through Godzilla's dream, and entering the world.
Himeko chuckled softly: "Indeed, Welt, you've been away so long. Since there's finally news from home, you should go back and take a look. As for the journey, no rush, the Astral Express won't stop moving forward. But once in a while, we also need to stop at stations, to restock and replenish."
Dan Heng added as well: "Mr. Welt, there's no need to worry. The Express runs smoothly. Going home once will put your family more at ease, and make the journey smoother."
As for Dan Heng himself, the Express was his home, he wasn't going anywhere, he would stay right here.
"Well, alright, it's about time I returned once. Everyone must be thinking of me." Seeing their sincerity, Welt smiled.
"Yay! We can go see Uncle Yang's home!"
"Yay!" March 7th and Stelle stood with hands on hips, striking the same pose.
"Sis Himeko, you have to come too!"
"That's right!" Little March on the left, Stelle on the right. Himeko smiled helplessly.
"You two… I am the navigator of the Astral Express, I can't be away for too long."
Just then,
"Um, actually, you don't need to go far." Miss Messenger raised her hand and spoke softly.
Everyone's eyes turned to her.
"Godzilla's dream covers a vast range, and he doesn't conceal it at all. As long as we use the device Lady Herta developed, it's easy to enter Godzilla's dream. From within the train, we can go to that place."
"So convenient!" Stelle's eyes lit up. There's a travel method like this?
"So this is how the problem is solved! I'll lear- … forget it, learning this would be impossible."
Little March was clever, she knew better than to waste time on something she could never learn.
Better to spend that time sightseeing and taking photos with everyone than wasting it!
"If that's the case…" Himeko was tempted.
As for safety, she wasn't worried. Even if the Express was moving, she believed nothing would happen.
After all, on one side was Godzilla, whose might matched the Garden of Recollection.
The two of them could be said to be the greatest dream-weavers in the entire universe, aside from the Aeons themselves.
Technical support: Herta.
With three forces working together, if something still went wrong, that would truly be the biggest joke in the world.
Among the Express crew, Dan Heng stayed with Pom-Pom to guard, while the others made preparations to enter Welt's world.
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Jarilo-VI.
In the dream of the slumbering Godzilla, ripples flickered.
These ripples quickly attracted Godzilla's attention.
These auras were very familiar.
When the crew members of the Express arrived, in the next moment, the scenery before them shifted, and in the midst of shadows stood,
Godzilla.
"Heave-ho, heave-ho!" Seeing Godzilla, Stelle jumped happily, waving both hands.
Jumping and jumping, she flew up. Literally flew.
Seeing Stelle's bewildered face, Miss Messenger giggled and explained:
"Godzilla has released the authority of the dream. In the dream, anything can be done."
A familiar feeling. The Express crew were no strangers to it.
After all, when Penacony was taken as Godzilla's territory, it was the same, where Godzilla ruled, Godzilla made the rules!
A thick tail hooked up the collar of the little gray-haired one, and Godzilla placed her on his head.
Little Gray Hair was very cute!
Only things containing pure energy would be treated as food by Godzilla. And though Little Gray Hair sometimes did things that made one's head spin, her cuteness could never be hidden.
"A very novel experience." Himeko nodded, smiling easily.
She looked up, facing the giant.
"Godzilla, we'd like to use the dream to travel to Welt's world. Is that alright?" Hearing Himeko's request, Godzilla did not refuse.
For those with a good relationship, he didn't mind lending a hand.
Besides, this was only within a dream, so long as the real world remained untouched, everything was fine.
Before they could even react, in an instant, the scenery before them shifted again.
"Oh right, I almost forgot to say, over there is the past of Mr. Welt's world. Lady Herta is over there doing research. And ahead is the present of Mr. Welt's world."
Miss Messenger introduced. March 7th and Stelle's eyes lit up together.
"What an interesting feeling!"
"The past, huh." Welt muttered.
He indeed had many past events he wished to change, but right now the most important thing was to go home and see everyone.
"Big sis Himeko, " March 7 blinked her eyes pitifully.
Himeko sighed helplessly: "Alright, but you can't cause trouble, okay?"
According to what Welt had just said about their world, during that time period the strongest were Herrschers and S-rank Valkyries. Adding to that the scene Welt recalled after the fog of memory dispersed, it was still within strict limits of suppression and resistance.
But for little March and Stelle, that didn't mean much.
Not to mention, behind them stood Godzilla as protection.
Their own combat strength was also not to be underestimated.
If worse came to worst and Stelle got really angry, using "I'll call my Big Bro Godzilla" card or "Come, let's see the power of an activated Stellaron" card was still possible.
After all, they had entered through a dream, and reality was still perfectly intact.
Thinking of this, Himeko's eyes narrowed slightly, her heart growing more alarmed.
Being able to return to the past through dreams and change the future was terrifying enough already.
Thinking further, it seemed even more terrifying. Letting out a light breath, Himeko cast those dreadful thoughts from her mind.
No matter what happens in the future, the universe was peaceful for now, and that was enough.
Looking at Stelle rubbing her fists in anticipation, Godzilla seemed to see the image of this little gray-haired rascal making mischief everywhere.
"Then, for now the division is: Welt and I will go to the present, Stelle and little March will go to the past. Once things are dealt with, Welt and I may also take a trip to the past."
Himeko smiled, then quickly reminded them: "Remember, no causing trouble."
That being said, Himeko knew very well the troublemaking abilities of these two. Saying "no causing trouble," but the outcome was more than obvious.
"Then." The Messenger lady clenched her right hand and swung it upward. "Let's go!"
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Meanwhile, on the moon.
After receiving the message, Mei, Bronya, Einstein, Tesla, and the others who had time to spare were all waiting here, with occasional video calls connecting with those busy elsewhere.
"Never thought Kiana would secretly pull off something this big."
"What, Bronya, you make it sound like I never do anything serious!"
"No, this is praise."
"… Do you think I'll believe that?! Mei, you'd better hold her back for me!"
Watching the two bicker noisily together, Mei couldn't help but smile faintly.
At that moment.
After a strange fluctuation, several unfamiliar figures appeared before them, mixed among them was a familiar and a strangely familiar face.
Welt likewise looked at the familiar crowd, emotions surging in his heart, he had finally come back.
But… what was with this atmosphere?
"Welt!"
"Teacher Himeko!"
With a cry of astonishment, Mei and the others stared in disbelief at the figure that had appeared.
Time seemed to freeze in that moment, halted. No words could describe everyone's feelings.
"Uh, I'm Himeko, conductor of the Astral Express, nice to meet you…"
Under their gazes, even with her Astral Express conductor's mental fortitude, Himeko found herself a bit overwhelmed.
"Himeko… it really is Teacher Himeko." Kiana's lips trembled slightly, countless words pressing at her heart, but none could be spoken.
All words at this moment felt pale. Bronya and Mei felt the same.
They gazed at the unfamiliar yet familiar figure with hope and excitement.
The others stood quietly to the side, not interrupting.
After who knew how long, Mei drew in a deep breath and forced a faint smile.
"Sorry, Miss Himeko… you just look very much like someone we once knew. We must have mistaken you."
Mei was no longer that naive young girl. She knew, the person before them was not their Teacher Himeko, at least not the one they knew.
The world is vast; meeting someone similar in appearance is normal.
Even so, her emotions still churned. After such a long time, they were once again seeing that face,
That familiar face.
Himeko paused slightly, then suddenly smiled as she looked at the three with heavy emotions.
"It's alright. If you don't mind, you can call me Himeko. Let me introduce myself again, I'm Himeko, a crew member of the Astral Express."
At this moment, Welt spoke up.
"I know everyone has many questions. I'll explain everything slowly in a bit."
With Welt, who was known to both sides, bridging the gap, communication was not a problem.
Seeing the atmosphere ease, Miss Messenger patted her chest and let out a relieved sigh.
She had thought something huge was about to happen.
Just then, as the Astral Express group prepared to step forward under guidance, Dr. Tesla, who had been silent until now, slowly turned around, hands clasped behind her back, her smile radiant.
"Welt, have you eaten yet?" Hearing this, Welt froze, thinking seriously.
"Lunch? Not yet."
"Is that so… If you haven't eaten yet, then eat my fist!!"
BAM!!!
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Not to mention the chaos in the future, in the past timeline, March 7th and Stelle wandered around, everything here new and fascinating.
"Look at this, look at this, so cool!" March 7th pointed excitedly at a mech parked below.
"Not as cool as big bro." Stelle gave a reasonable assessment.
"Hey now, ringers aren't allowed in small competitions." Waving her hand, March 7th kept scanning the huge mechanical floating island.
She hadn't expected Welt's world to already have this level of technology in the past, shocking.
Just then, an untimely voice came from behind.
"You two, which squad are you with?"
Hearing the voice, they turned their heads, and saw a young lady in Valkyrie armor staring intently at them, her tone stern.
"This area is strictly off limits. No one can enter without a pass order. How did you get in? Show your pass, and who is your captain?"
A barrage of questions left them stunned.
Normally, aside from those with good ties to Godzilla, anyone entering his dream would just be tossed in randomly by him, the location couldn't be chosen.
But given Stelle and March 7th's relationship with Godzilla, picking a landing spot was no problem.
So, the two had agreed to explore this clearly extraordinary floating island.
Generally, those entering here were either Valkyries or logistics staff.
But with their bold bearing and the way they acted like they owned the place, suspicion was inevitable.
Until they came in and started gawking excitedly, finally attracting the attention of the Valkyrie guards.
They blinked, exchanged glances, and both read the same bewilderment in each other's eyes.
So… this place required a pass?