"Heh! The [Eternity] Aeon likes drinking milk tea too?" Silver Wolf sneered disdainfully.
Silver Wolf's blurted remark directly stumped Adrian.
"Cough cough cough..." The milk tea he just drank almost sprayed out. Adrian turned to look at Silver Wolf.
When did she find out? Did Kafka tell her?
"Hmm? How can you choke on a cup of milk tea?" Silver Wolf was somewhat puzzled. "See... the downsides of drinking cold milk tea are showing."
Although she liked taking ice baths usually, Silver Wolf preferred warmer milk tea; drinking it made one feel warm inside.
Adrian brushed back his hair. "Sigh~ Forget it, I originally planned to reveal it after returning to Belobog."
Normal people wouldn't associate things with such a high status as an Aeon. Only those with rather abstract and active minds would think that way.
He still underestimated Silver Wolf's brain circuitry; she actually deduced it from a bottle of milk tea.
Silver Wolf: ?
Is she going from intern to full-time employee?
The two were on completely different wavelengths, but being shrewd, Adrian quickly realized it.
Thinking back to his introduction just now, he guessed Silver Wolf connected the milk tea freshness-locking technology with the setting that the Church members were all long-life species.
Actually, that's not the case. The residents of the Church were indeed granted oracles by his own hand, but as for the milk tea...
A thousand Amber Eras ago, Adrian specifically sought out [Abundance] Yaoshi. Besides adding his own [Eternity] lock, he additionally asked HIM to help extend the shelf life of these milk teas.
This way... one, it won't expire; two, drinking milk tea blessed by [Abundance] won't attract Lan (The Hunt).
...
Meanwhile, at the Seat of Divine Foresight.
"Everyone, I gathered you here to reiterate the Luofu Xianzhou's gratitude for the righteous acts of the Astral Express Nameless."
"I assume Fu Qing has already discussed this with you. But I believe the Luofu can hardly repay everything you have done... Therefore, on behalf of the Luofu Cloud Knights, I present to you a Jade Abacus symbolizing our [Alliance Friendship]."
After saying this, Jing Yuan turned sideways and revealed two identically shaped Jade Abaci.
"Jade Abacus... I think I heard Qingque mention it. Is it a souvenir?"
"This... can indeed be counted as some kind of souvenir, but it is not a small gift you can buy just by visiting here," Jing Yuan replied.
"Thousands of years ago, when the Alliance was established, the various Xianzhou ships swore an oath together, engraving the Jade Abaci as proof of the alliance. Even if heaven and earth are destroyed, this oath will not change."
He picked up the Jade Abacus on the table. "This Jade Abacus is the same. It records the promise of the Luofu Cloud Knights to the Express crew. At the same time, it is also a beacon... Clench it tight, and it will send a message to the paired Jade Abacus in my hand."
"No matter how vast the galaxy or how distant the arduous journey, the Luofu Cloud Knights will rush to rendezvous with the Express and fulfill your requests."
March 7th looked at the special Express pass hanging on her dress. "Wow, they really went all out for this gift."
"Uh... of course, for such an important item, please do not use it for trivial matters or things that violate the alliance agreement. Everyone understands this, right?"
Jing Yuan reminded them, lest he receive a notification tomorrow from the Jade Abacus given just today.
"Haha~ Understood, understood, got it, got it." March 7th and Stelle nodded awkwardly. It turned out he was singling out the two of them.
Unless absolutely necessary, it must not be used without authorization.
"Many thanks for the General's kindness."
After handling the matter of the Jade Abaci, Jing Yuan shifted his gaze to Dan Heng, who had remained silent.
"Dan Heng... I bear the edict of the Ten-Lords Commission to revoke your exile order. From this moment on, you may come and go freely on the Luofu."
Hearing this, the most excited ones were actually March 7th and Stelle.
"Yay! This way Dan Heng doesn't have to wear Pontiff Blake's face anymore!"
"Not surprising." Stelle put one hand on her hip; everything was within her expectations.
"Wow~ No repeating machine this time? Stelle, you really... I'm crying to death." March 7th actually felt a trace of emotion; she has finally grown up.
"March... let the General finish speaking first," Welt reminded.
"Dan Feng's sins have deep implications, and some people's thoughts, like the tides of Scalegorge Waterscape, will never easily change with a single piece of paper order."
"I can only guarantee your freedom of movement, but not your safety. Please understand this." Jing Yuan had done his best.
"I understand."
After giving his instructions, Jing Yuan revealed a relaxed expression. "After giving the gifts, my mood feels much lighter... At this moment, I wanted to recite a couple of poems to express my feelings, but I'm not as learned as Fu Qing, so never mind."
"Through this event, the Xianzhou Alliance... the Luofu owes the Church and the Astral Express too much. The path ahead for the Nameless is still long. I wish the Express a smooth journey."
"Mmh... considering the days you've spent on the Luofu, I won't say farewell words for now. For the remaining time... please enjoy yourselves."
...
Petrichor Inn, Welt brought the three back to the guest room.
He glanced at his phone and turned to say to everyone:
"I received a message from Himeko. The Express observed that the Jade Gate has reopened. She asked when we are returning to the Express and specifically asked about the situation with Dan Heng and Adrian."
"For this question, returning in person is the best answer, right?" Stelle guessed.
"Ah... should we drag Teacher Adrian back to the Express now?"
"I didn't explain it clearly to Himeko at the time; my responsibility."
Welt pushed up his glasses, so this task was left to him.
"I think it is time to return to the Express first and tell Miss Himeko we are safe."
"Sister Himeko must be impatient to hear us talk about the things that happened on this trip, right?" As the Astral Express's master storyteller, March 7th naturally wanted to share with Himeko.
"Uh, wait, how could I forget? We should bring some gifts for the Conductor."
"It doesn't matter... why not ask the magical Teacher Adrian?" Stelle had deeply grasped the essence of the Church these past few days: ask her own Aeon for help when in trouble.
Beep beep!
Everyone's phones received a message simultaneously.
"It's Himeko! Quick, look what she sent."
[Group Chat — Astral Express Family]
[Himeko: @Everyone]
[Himeko: In the past, Little March always brought the good news and bad news. Now it's time for a change.]
[Himeko: Good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear first?]
[March 7th: [Pom-Pom Shock.jpg]]
[March 7th: Good news, of course!]
[Himeko: Once the Conductor is ready, we can set off for the next station... But Bronya sent me a message not long ago, sincerely inviting us to attend the [Solwarm Festival] celebration.]
[Himeko: There's still a long time before the meeting time on the [Family]'s invitation. If you are interested, we can return to Jarilo-VI.]
[Stelle: [Eyes Shining.jpg]]
[Stelle: Then what about the bad news?]
[Himeko: Pom-Pom is depressed.]
Five simple and clear words caused a huge uproar in the [Astral Express Family] group chat.
[Stelle: ?]
[Dan Heng: ?]
[March 7th: ?]
[Welt: ?]
[Adrian: ??!]