The universe was deep, the Star Sea boundless.
Wang Chen lay in the Starlight's panoramic master bedroom, holding a woman in each arm as he gazed up at the billions of glittering stars.
It was as though time had stopped forever at this very moment.
After a long while, Akemi, nestled against Wang Chen's left side, rubbed her cheek against his chest and murmured, "Brother, do you think we'll stay together forever?"
Wang Chen smiled faintly, lowered his head, and kissed her. "Of course."
Akemi shifted into a more comfortable position in his embrace, her eyes reflecting the stars that filled the sky. "That would be wonderful."
Tang Mi, on his right, wrapped her arms around Wang Chen's arm and revealed a sweet smile.
Wang Chen suddenly said, "One day, when the war is over, I'll take you both to explore the stars."
Though the Empire was vast, the starry skies it occupied were only some unknown fraction of this universe. Even within the Archaic Star System where they were, vast expanses of starfields remained unexplored.
Wang Chen felt that, besides seeking the origin of this great world, his fortunate arrival in the Star Sea also gave him the chance to explore the mysteries of the universe.
Even if it took decades, or even centuries, it would be worth it!
Tang Mi and Akemi nodded together. "Mm."
Wang Chen smiled and held his girlfriends tighter, his heart filled with joy and peace.
After piloting the Starlight through the stars for five days, Wang Chen returned to Taiwu Star with his two girlfriends.
Akemi then presented him with a surprise she had prepared for an entire year.
A newly designed heavy Combat Mecha!
At the Third Mecha Research Institute of the First Imperial Higher Military Academy, Wang Chen saw this mecha