Asta: Plan Complete-Not / Asta Gets Caught Scouting Ahead of an In-Person Meetup
The slight sadness that had been lingering in everyone's hearts vanished immediately upon hearing this.
Although it's a bit of a shame that we can't be together forever right now, a spontaneous interstellar trip is definitely more cost-effective!
With promises and expectations in mind, Gwen ended his journey and returned to... the Herta Space Station.
The tracks that were originally used for the Stellaris Train are now occupied by another freight train, Arlan from the Defense Department is directing his staff to use machinery to move the supplies on board.
Meanwhile, in the living room after Gwen left, Izanami blinked—
Where is Gwen?
"Gwen has already left."
Li Sushang, who was already used to this, said casually.
"They've already... left..."
Izanami lowered her eyes and sighed softly. Her slightly disheveled hair made it impossible to see the expression in her eyes.
Chapter 868 Asta: Plan Goes Well or Not
"Gwen?"
Arlan, noticing someone outside, was about to ask the stranger to move aside to avoid being hurt, but upon recognizing Gwen, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"Hello—"
Arlan.
Gwen smiled and waved in greeting.
"Um?
Do you know me?
Arlan pointed to himself, quite surprised that Gwen could pronounce his name so clearly.
"Hmm, doesn't it say that on your employee ID?"
Gwen smiled and pointed to the identification in front of him.
"I see."
Arlan looked enlightened.
"Gwen has arrived?"
Before Arlan could say anything more, a figure peeked out from the transport ship. Upon seeing that it was indeed Gwen, a look of surprise and delight appeared on his face.
"Is it really you?"
"Um?
Station Master Asta?
Seeing the girl's pink side ponytail peeking out, Gwen raised an eyebrow and waved in surprise.
It's been a while since we last met—
How much time has passed here at the Space Station?
"It has been half a month since you last left, and the Stellaris Train has only been gone for two days."
Asta put down what she was holding, put her little hands behind her back, and walked briskly to Gwen, looking up at him.
"Then it doesn't seem to be too long."
Gwen nodded, relieved. The time chaos caused by the Cocoon of the End had at least prevented him from spending two days on Earth and the Star Rail storyline from reaching its climax.
Having confirmed that the chaotic flow of time wasn't too abstract, Gwen relieved and turned his attention to the wealthy young woman in front of him, casually greeting her—
"How have you been lately?"
How is the recovery work on the Space Station going?
Is there anything I can help you with?
"Thanks to you, none of the staff were injured or killed in the attack by the Anti-Matter Legion. There were only some material losses, which is nothing. My workload was not that heavy, so my health is naturally very good."
Asta chuckled and winked at Gwen—
She had seen it through the surveillance footage: many clerks had been killed by the Antimatter Legion's foot soldiers, but later they all fell to the core section unharmed.
Ms. Herta hadn't returned yet, so it could only have been Gwen who did it.
"But I clearly found that you have a lot of purchase records from late at night."
Arlan spoke up weakly.
"Oh, shopping is also a way to relax..."
Asta raised her hand helplessly at Arlan, who seemed to be increasingly turning into a housekeeper.
"That being said, adequate rest is still necessary."
Gwen smiled, staring into those bright, azure eyes, and asked,
"Speaking of which, Asta, have you noticed a problem?"
"Question?"
Asta blinked in confusion.
"Um, what should you call me?"
"Gwen gave me a friendly reminder, "Gwen said with a smile.
"Call?"
Asta hesitated slightly as she recalled what she had said earlier...
It seems fine, right?
Etc...
Asta's expression shifted slightly; she had found the answer, and her gaze towards Gwen held a hint of a smile.
Gwen is surprisingly interesting...
Oh no, he seems to be like that on his phone too...
Thinking to herself, Asta smiled.
"So Gwen, how are you handling your troubles?"
Is there anything I can do to help?
"Oh...
Thank you for your concern; the problem has been largely resolved.
Seeing that the clever little devil had successfully connected with him, Gwen's smile deepened.
"As for help, my civilization does have many areas where we need assistance, but that will likely be some time from now—"
I hope Station Master Asta can lend a hand then, since my understanding of the outside universe is limited, and I'm afraid I'll get ripped off by unscrupulous merchants if I try to venture out on my own."
For Earth to catch up with the forefront of the known universe, it needs an extraordinary amount of resources.
"Then please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything."
Seeing that Gwen didn't bring up the matter of address again after she changed her form of address, Asta knew she had guessed correctly, and her smile deepened, but she still said seriously,
"Your help to the Space Station cannot be thanked with words or money. I will do my best to help you whenever you need it."
As she spoke, seemingly realizing the atmosphere had become too serious, Asta suddenly flashed a playful smile—
"But before that, how about we change how you address me?"
"Of course, Asta."
Gwen readily agreed and removed the title from his name, addressing him directly by his first name.
"Um..."
Asta nodded in satisfaction and said to Arlan beside her,
"Arlan, I'll take Gwen to my place first. I'll leave things here to you."
"No problem, miss, leave it to me."
Arlan nodded.
"There are a few personal items on this list. Could you please take them for me Gwen?"
Asta turned to look at Gwen, a reserved smile on her face.
Is this considered a friend asking for a favor?
Gwen asked with a smile.
"Certainly."
Asta readily accepted her friend's invitation.
"Then leave it to me."
Gwen entered the transport ship and saw the "few" items.
"... It's clear you didn't stay up all night for nothing."
Gwen glanced at Asta was smiling sweetly and showed no embarrassment whatsoever, and said meaningfully.
"Hey-hey..."
Asta stuck out her tongue.
"I accidentally bought too much. Could you please Gwen me carry it, Gwyn?"
She could have easily taken him back with the robot, but she just happened to run into him and wanted to take this opportunity to chat with Gwen a little longer on the way to confirm her suspicions.
"Let's just forget about it."
Where is your room?
"May I go straight in?"
Gwen shook his head, preparing to unleash his superpowers.
"Um, here..."
Asta paused for a moment, then instantly realized Gwen's thoughts and that her own thoughts seemed a bit presumptuous, but she still gave him her room number.
Although she escaped the confines of the Herta, Asta's personal life remains quite disciplined, and she doesn't worry about anyone visiting and seeing the unknown side of the exquisite and beautiful agent.
"Good--"
Gwen nodded and waved gently.
"We've arrived."
Asta felt a blur before her eyes and found herself and Gwen, along with all her belongings, in her living room.
"That's really a convenient ability."
Although her initial idea fell through, Asta couldn't help but sigh after experiencing it firsthand.
"Who can argue with that?"
Gwen smiled and prepared to leave.
What if Asta buys something like underwear? Wouldn't it be awkward to open it in front of him?
However, before Gwen could speak, Asta had already pushed him to sit on the living room sofa, while she chatted with Gwen as she roughly sorted the packages.
Chapter 869 Asta Gets Caught Observing Offline Meetings in Advance
Asta considers herself to be quite good at chatting, and she gets along well with Gwen, who occasionally cracks a witty remark.
Only...
Why does Gwen seem a little distracted?
Puzzled, Asta put down the two bags of clothes and returned to the living room to see what was going on.
As soon as Asta stepped into the living room, her heart skipped a beat, and her face tensed up—
Gwen, sitting on the living room sofa, fixed her gaze on an old-fashioned cell phone next to the projector; it was her Invitation Letter.