When Tio opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was an unfamiliar ceiling.
"Ah, you're finally awake."
Ling's voice came from beside her, gradually bringing Tio back to her senses. She turned her head and saw Ling sitting on another bed nearby, reading a thick book. Seeing Tio awake, Ling blinked at her.
"I never thought you were such a sleepyhead. You actually slept until now. Did you not sleep well last night?"
"Huh? No, um... I remember falling asleep normally last night?"
Hearing Ling's question, Tio sat up in confusion. She clearly remembered going to bed on time and getting up on time last night.
"Then why did you sleep in the car for so long?"
"Um..."
Faced with Ling's curious question, Tio frowned slightly and began recalling what had happened that morning. She had gotten into Fang Zheng's car, then the Orbal Car had started, and then... her memory cut off.
"...I forgot."
"You were out cold."
Ling rolled her eyes helplessly.
"What a shame. There was so much beautiful scenery along the way, and we even saw the Royal Palace Guard Fleet's airship."
"I don't think I was just deeply asleep..."
Tio muttered under her breath, then looked around and realized they were currently in a somewhat shabby-looking inn.
"Where are we?"
"This is the rest stop at Haken Gate. We'll take a short break here and leave after the inspection is complete. Though that big-bearded grandpa seems very interested in Big Brother's car, so I'm afraid we won't be leaving anytime soon."
Meanwhile, inside the armory at Haken Gate, Fang Zheng, Tita, and a stern-looking old man with a full head and beard of white hair stood before STARLIGHT, examining it closely.
"Although Her Majesty the Queen informed me beforehand... your vehicle is still far