In the conference room, after a long silence, Lu PingAn took the initiative to break it. As the master, he had to be a little more generous.
"Long time no see."
"Of course. A certain heartless teacher has probably forgotten that he still has a disciple on this remote backwater planet."
The world's Hero, its legendary Grand Marshal, the semi-retired demigod Lady Lu Lu, looked like a girl full of resentment at that moment.
Lu PingAn gave an awkward laugh without responding. He did not lie, and that was probably as good as an admission.
They were both adults, and they were separated by an entire world. Visiting each other was simply too inconvenient.
Lu PingAn had his own work and world, while Lu Lu had hers. Even for people who were practically family, not seeing each other for years was perfectly normal.
"...Why did you retire?"
Lu PingAn changed the subject, though he was indeed somewhat curious.
Lu Lu was a typical striver. Or rather, a savior whose fate had become bound to her world.
It was not that she lacked a sense of self. She had always been interested in bustling Earth and convenient modern technology, especially all kinds of manga and entertainment aimed at women. But compared to her wish to save the world, all of that could be ignored.
When Lu PingAn had first arrived in this world, hearing that someone like her had stepped back from the front lines had been almost unimaginable.
After all, Lu PingAn had put considerable effort into helping her rise to her position. As his disciple, she had been the most suitable "middleman" back then—the bridge between Earth and Mercury 42.
Lu PingAn was not completely heartless either. He had asked about Lu Lu, and he had been relieved to