After thanking Su Mo again, March 7th played with the bracelet for a while. Not long after, she suddenly slapped her forehead, as if she had just remembered something important.
"Ahhh! I totally forgot! Lord Su Mo, how long have I been here? I haven't gone back at all! Himeko and Mr. Yang must think I've disappeared!"
She suddenly remembered that she hadn't said goodbye to them before she left. If they found out she wasn't on the train, that she was missing, Himeko and Mr. Yang would probably think some supernatural event had occurred.
A beautiful girl suddenly disappears from the locked-room-like Astral Express. A mysterious case. The culprit is among us…
Before she could continue to fantasize about movie plots she had seen, seeing her anxious expression, Jibril at the side flashed a wicked smile and deliberately scared her.
"This could be tricky. The flow of time is different between different worlds. Although you've only been here for a little over an hour, it might have been thousands of years over there."
"Huh? Thousands of years?"
Hearing this, the already not-so-bright March 7th immediately panicked.
"What should I do? Don't tell me when I go back, I'll be the only one left on the train?"
For her, the Astral Express was like a home. Who would have thought that she would just sneak out for a while and her home would be gone?
"It's just a possibility. Of course, it's also possible that time flowed normally, and only an hour has passed over there when you go back." Jibril blinked and said.
In reality, this was the normal phenomenon. Worlds that were frequently in contact usually didn't have a large difference in the flow of time.
"That's good." March 7th immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Just then, Jibril's tone shifted.
"However, according to you, the Astral Express was still moving when you came over. When you go back, if it's still at the same coordinates, you might just be floating in space, not even able to see the taillights of the Astral Express."
"Floating in space again? No way!"
Hearing this possibility, March 7th looked like she was about to cry. Himeko had told her that before she was found, she had been floating in space, frozen in a large block of ice. Was she going to go back to that? Would the Astral Express even be able to find her this time?
Seeing March 7th's nervous expression, Jibril was about to say more but was gently tapped on the head by Su Mo. She immediately stuck out her tongue and stopped her fear-mongering.
"Don't worry." Su Mo looked at March 7th and explained, "As a rule, when you go back, you should still appear in your own room."
The chat group's teleportation was not based on cosmic coordinates. Otherwise, Su Mo would also appear in space when he traveled back to his world, because the Earth was revolving, and the galaxy was also rotating.
"Is that so? That's great! Thank you, Lord Su Mo!"
Learning that these situations wouldn't happen, March 7th was moved to tears, her gaze toward Su Mo full of gratitude. Then, she gritted her teeth and glared at Jibril.
"You said before you wouldn't scare me! Group members don't lie to group members!" This Flügel girl had such a bad personality!
"Sorry, but these situations aren't absolutely impossible. What if you're unlucky?" Jibril puffed out her chest righteously.
"Is that really possible?" March 7th was a little less confident.
"If you're worried, you can go back now. If you encounter danger, you can notify us in the group, and I will invite you back," Su Mo said, comforting her. "With your strength, it won't be difficult to survive in space for a while."
"That makes sense. Thank you, Lord Su Mo!" March 7th was moved again.
"Then goodbye! I'll invite you to be a guest on our Express next time!"
After saying her farewells, the pink-haired girl stood there motionlessly, staring at Jibril. After a few dozen seconds, the Flügel girl asked curiously, "Why aren't you leaving?"
"Huh?" March 7th tilted her head. "Can I only leave with your permission?"
Because she hadn't been able to find a way to leave in her panic before, she had subconsciously thought she couldn't leave without Su Mo's and the others' permission.
"Pfft!" Jibril hadn't expected the girl to be so simple-minded. Suppressing her laughter, she immediately taught her how to operate it.
Only then did March 7th realize she had been tricked by Jibril. Her cheeks immediately turned bright red, and she fled as if escaping.
As soon as she returned, she cheerfully reported her safe arrival in the group.
March 7th: @Su Mo @Jibril Lord Su Mo, I'm back safely.
March 7th: I'm still in my room, and only an hour has passed!
With her biggest worry gone, March 7th breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Tohsaka Rin: You saw such a big scene and came back so soon, newcomer?
Erica Blandelli: After all, the newcomer's world is also very special. Maybe she's seen similar scenes many times!
If it were them, after witnessing a scene of creation, they definitely wouldn't have been able to calm down so quickly.
March 7th: Not at all! Even in my world, Lord Su Mo's battle before was like a legend!
To everyone's sighs, March 7th argued her case.
March 7th: Actually, even here, most people are just ordinary people around Tier 1. Even the combatants of large factions are generally only around Tier 2 or 3. I'm actually quite capable!
As the baseline combatant of the younger generation on the Astral Express, March 7th's strength was not weak in the interstellar space, just not as strong as those famous powerhouses.
Tohsaka Rin: Only Tier 2 or 3… that "only" is something.
In their worlds, Tier 2 or 3 was almost the ceiling, but in March 7th's world, it was just a grunt.
Kanae Kocho: I've already written the word "envious" a thousand times.
Madoka Kaname: +1.
March 7th: That's not what I mean! What I'm trying to say is, Tier 4 is already a rare strength in our world. Himeko and Mr. Yang are probably Tier 5, but they are also super famous. They rarely fight, but even when they do, I don't think it's as impactful as Lord Su Mo."
March 7th: Let alone the creation before, even a battle that could destroy planets with just its aftershock, in the legends I've heard, only the Lord Ravagers have done something similar… It's a good thing Lord Su Mo isn't a Lord Ravager, otherwise the whole world might really have been destroyed.
Lord Ravager was another name for an Emanator of the Aeon of Destruction. They were terrifying beings who constantly burned civilizations and destroyed worlds, bringing the universe to silence.
Their infamous reputation was enough to make children stop crying in the Star Rail universe.
Tohsaka Rin: A Lord Ravager? Hiss… sounds like trouble just from the name. It seems the higher the power level, the bigger the troubles you encounter!
March 7th: Tell me about it! Let alone the Destruction Army, even their Antimatter Legion is a notoriously terrifying force. The number of planets and civilizations they have destroyed is countless.
March 7th: It's a good thing I'm lucky and won't run into those guys!
Chatting like this, March 7th patted her chest in relief, then remembered something.
March 7th: Wait! I have to go. I need to check if Himeko and Mr. Yang have gotten old. I won't feel at ease otherwise!
After being scared by Jibril, she felt a little uneasy.
Tohsaka Rin: ?
Kanae Kocho: ?
Madoka Kaname: ?
Jibril: It's not my fault!
Tohsaka Rin: Case closed. It was you scaring the newcomer again!
Kanae Kocho: That makes sense.
Madoka Kaname: Jibril-oneechan isn't bad, but she's still a little bad!
Jibril: ?
Tohsaka Rin: Agreed.
Kanae Kocho: Agreed.
Su Mo: Agreed.
Jibril: Wuwuwu, you're bullying me! I'm going to tell Lord Su Mo!
Jibril: Wait! Lord Su Mo?! Have you abandoned me too?!
Seeing Su Mo's repeat, Jibril was completely stunned.
She immediately switched to her loli form and pounced on him with teary eyes, trying to win back her master's favor. Although Su Mo wasn't actually displeased with her.
Watching the chaos in the group, March 7th snickered gloatingly, then jumped off her bed, intending to go out. Just then, as if hearing the sound in her room, a rapid knocking came from outside the door.
"Little March, are you in your room? Are you alright?" Himeko's urgent and concerned voice came through, as if she was nervous about something.
"Eh? I'm fine. What's wrong, Himeko?" March 7th opened the door, confused.
And then she found that Himeko, Mr. Yang, Dan Heng, and Pom-Pom were all standing at her door.
Dan Heng was even holding his weapon, looking vigilant. Seeing March 7th open the door, Himeko quickly looked her up and down, and after confirming she was alright, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"What's wrong, everyone? Why so nervous?" March 7th asked, puzzled.
"We were knocking on your door before and got no response. We thought something had happened to you!" Himeko looked at March 7th's eyes with concern and asked again, "Little March, are you sure you're alright? If something's wrong, you have to tell us. Don't try to solve it on your own."
Hearing this, March 7th scratched her head. "Nothing's wrong, really! But there is something I want to share with everyone. You'll never guess! Let me build it up, and when I tell you, it will definitely make Mr. Yang's jaw drop!"
She didn't intend to hide the chat group. For her, it was just another trailblazing journey. There was no need to hide it from her family-like existence.
Hearing March 7th say this, Himeko finally relaxed. For an elder, if a child was willing to talk, it wasn't a big problem. Little March wouldn't lie. Seeing her relaxed demeanor, it seemed nothing bad had really happened.
After relaxing, and watching March 7th's cute expression as she prepared to shock them, she shook her head and said, "If you want to tell a story, let's wait until we have time. We just received an urgent mission. Little March, we all need to handle it together."
Hearing this, March 7th froze, very surprised. "Even you and Mr. Yang have to go? What mission is so serious?"
She had just said that the two of them rarely fought, and now they had suddenly encountered a crisis that even they had to handle?
"The Herta Space Station is under attack by the Antimatter Legion. They are calling us for help." When it came to business, Himeko's expression was very serious. "The scale of the Antimatter Legion this time is not small. There might even be a Doomsday Beast. As Nameless, we can't just stand by and watch."
The faction of the Destruction Aeon, whose wish was to destroy all civilizations, was basically a public enemy.
Dealing with such evil forces was generally a joint effort. There was no reason to watch an ally be destroyed.
"A Doomsday Beast?" Hearing this name, even March 7th realized the seriousness of the situation.
A monster of this level was the Antimatter Legion's anti-planet weapon. Ordinary factions were not enough to fight a monster of this level. If Himeko and Mr. Yang didn't fight, she would be no match for it.
"That's the current intel. There might be a Voidranger later. There must be a reason behind the Antimatter Legion's invasion." Himeko shook her head, her expression not optimistic. "Let's not talk anymore. Pack up and let's go. Every minute we delay, someone might be in danger."
Hearing this, March 7th's previously wavering gaze immediately became firm. Although she felt it would be too much trouble for Lord Su Mo, she couldn't just ignore a disaster happening right in front of her.
Even if Himeko and Mr. Yang could deal with the Doomsday Beast, what if the Antimatter Legion sent an even more terrifying enemy?
She could slowly repay the favor she owed. At worst, she could just offer herself. But the dead couldn't be brought back to life.
Wait, Lord Su Mo can bring the dead back to life… What am I hesitating for?
Thinking of this, she immediately looked up at Himeko and said, "Himeko, wait a minute. I might have a way to deal with the enemy."
After speaking, ignoring Himeko's astonished gaze, she immediately ducked back into her room, closed the door, and entered the chat group.
March 7th: Help me, Lord Su Mo! I'm in a big crisis! The Antimatter Legion has invaded!
Tohsaka Rin: ?
Tohsaka Rin: Didn't you just say you were lucky and wouldn't run into the Antimatter Legion?
Jibril: ?
Jibril: Didn't you just say the Astral Express wouldn't encounter any danger and we didn't have to worry?
March 7th: Sorry, I was too confident!
March 7th: Anyway, it's a long story. To reduce casualties, I have to ask Lord Su Mo for help… I wonder if Lord Su Mo has time?
Her pretty face was a little bitter. She really hadn't expected the boomerang to come back so quickly.