A Fortune to Her Name / Hope for Asta, an Unexpected Turn for the Astral Express Crew

Looking up, his cool, wary eyes met Herta's bright, curious eyes.

"Um..."

Seeing Ruan Mei's reaction, Herta's lips curled up, and the smile on her pretty face became even more amusing—

Ruan Mei's unusual behavior was obvious to Gwen naked eye; even though she had no interest in guessing what others were thinking, she could still see Ruan Mei's abnormality at a glance.

"..."

Meeting Herta's gaze, Ruan Mei pondered how to deal with the situation.

Based on her understanding of the Herta, she knew that as long as she showed the appropriate attitude, she wouldn't pay much attention to it.

But Gwen's unexpected actions completely disrupted her plans...

However, before Ruan Mei could even choose her words, Herta's words shattered her composure—

"You want an older man to mate with a younger woman?"

"!?"

Ruan Mei, who had been looking down slightly, suddenly raised her head and stared incredulously at Herta, who had uttered such lewd words.

Chapter 877 High Net Worth

While the Herta was launching a powerful attack on Ruan Mei, Gwen was already having dinner with Asta.

Asta changed out of her stationmaster uniform and into a white dress with blue floral patterns. The custom-made dress made her look even more lively, cute, and beautiful.

On the table between the two, most of the dishes were unfamiliar to Gwen. Occasionally, one or two dishes that he had heard of in Penacony were made with very high-end ingredients.

When Gwen arrived, Asta hadn't changed into her formal attire yet; instead, she was wearing an apron and busy in the kitchen.

Asta wasn't just someone who blindly threw money around; she understood very well what the greatest sincerity between people truly meant.

Gwen was well aware of Asta's sincerity.

Therefore, even though Asta deliberately went back to her bedroom to change into a formal dress, the dinner, which was just for the two of them, did not feel dull or forced, but rather quite relaxed.

Even though Asta received the Invitation Letter much later than Ruan Mei, they had known each other for a long time and had various concerns at the time.

It's an interesting story to talk about now.

As for Asta's elaborate apology, which was seen as a form of "concealment and testing," Gwen didn't take it to heart and dismissed it with a laugh.

Time passed slowly, and the feast that Asta had personally prepared was almost completely devoured. The conversation gradually shifted to the recent Space Station disaster—

"Speaking of which, what impact will my violent dismantling of the lower section of the Space Station have on its stability?"

"Gwen asked."

The Herta Space Station is not a Lego brick, but a product of high technology. Different areas are closely connected, and the disintegration of a sealed module may also affect other areas.

"There will definitely be some impact, but it's not too serious, so don't worry."

Hearing that Gwen's first reaction was to care about the stability and survival of the Space Station, Asta's gaze towards Gwen brightened even more, and she said with a grin,

"Don't worry, the situation was urgent at the time, and you had no choice. We definitely won't ask you for compensation."

Once you get to know them, these jokes just become harmless anecdotes.

Even if you wanted me to pay, I couldn't afford it—

Gwen shrugged, feigning helplessness.

"I am truly penniless right now."

"Oh..."

Upon hearing Asta couldn't help but smile.

"I do have a suggestion on this."

What suggestion?

Gwen was curious about what kind of suggestion Asta would make.

"A few years ago, a huge bounty appeared in some underground organizations in the universe, which might be just right for Gwen."

Asta said with a grin.

"A bounty?"

Is it just right for me?

Gwen stroked his chin and asked curiously.

"Yes, that's right—"

Asta took out her phone, tapped it twice, and swiped it across the table to send to Gwen.

"This is...

Puff...

Cough cough...

My arrest warrant?

Upon seeing what was displayed on Asta's phone, Gwen, who was about to take a sip of juice, choked and coughed twice before catching his breath. He then picked up the phone and stared incredulously at Asta—

"If we rule out the possibility of someone impersonating you, then this should be yours."

Asta covered her mouth and chuckled softly, then asked seriously,

"A few years ago, the Epsilon Galaxy was unfortunately attacked, and you were the one who took action to eliminate those Space Pirates... weren't you?"

"Yes, that's right."

Gwen nodded and pondered for a moment.

"It seems that those guys are indeed the Black Gloves of certain people or forces."

"Is the dog enraged because its paws were chopped off?"

"..."

Asta paused for a moment upon hearing Gwen's description—

She remembered the funeral she attended a few years ago, where her relative had died during the turmoil.

However, recalling her experience at the funeral that day, Asta's unpleasant mood instantly vanished, and she explained to Gwen,

"That's not all."

If that person is also you, then the situation is likely that someone is impersonating you to commit crimes.

At the time, most of the overwhelming accusations were refuted by the famous singer Robin.

Moreover, because of this incident, the color scheme and design of your mecha even sparked a trend.

"Ha, so this counts as me becoming famous for once?"

Gwen laughed.

"Fame is a double-edged sword, but now that you've exposed your identity on the Space Station, you must be extra careful when you're out and about, because money can be a powerful motivator."

Asta solemnly reminded him,

"I will try to get these bounties removed, but many of these platforms are completely new to me, so I can't guarantee that it will work."

"Yes, thanks for reminding me, I'll be careful."

Gwen nodded, his smile now carrying a hint of malice.

"However, there's no need to worry too much about it."

After all, I also wanted to test the mettle of those bounty hunters.

Regardless of whether the bounty hunters were capable of harming him, Asta's warning was timely.

"I know you're very strong, but the universe is never short of extraordinary people, so it's best to be careful."

Asta reminded him.

"Certainly..."

After chatting for a few more minutes, Asta finally cautiously steered the conversation toward the question that interested her most—

"Speaking of which..."

Can I ask Gwen what ability you used to wipe out those bugs that day?

It looks like they created a galaxy to attack...

As she spoke, a look of longing appeared in Asta's eyes.

For this fangirl, what she saw that day will probably stay with her for life.

"Regarding this..."

Gwen didn't speak directly, but instead picked up Asta's phone and tapped it lightly—

"The source is here."

"Those things were originally..."

Upon hearing Asta instantly understood Gwen's meaning—

This is power from another world!

"Can I learn it?"

Asta asked with expectant eyes.

"...Disaster."

Seeing the sparkle in the girl's eyes, Gwen wanted to agree immediately, but he didn't want to deceive her like that, so after hesitating for a moment, he answered truthfully.

Cosmo is almost exclusively a power system exclusive to the Saint Seiya universe. It is extremely difficult for people from other worlds to cultivate it. Gwen spent a great deal of energy and effort on it. Asta can succeed... Gwen thought it was unlikely.

"Asta, you seem to really like this ability?"

Gwen then changed the subject.

"Um..."

The girl's eyes gradually dimmed, she sighed in disappointment, and propped her cheek up with one hand, seemingly lost in memories—

"Gwen, would you like to hear a story from me?"

"Certainly."

Gwen nodded.

Soon, Asta began to tell her story: a girl with unrecognized dreams and unwavering perseverance, who eventually became the current acting station manager.

Chapter 878 Hope for Asta, Unexpected Developments on the Astral Express Crew

"To be able to persist in one's dreams under such conditions and circumstances."

Even when faced with criticism from elders, they are able to argue their points rationally...

Asta, you're such a strong person.

As the girl recounted her past, Gwen clapped softly and smiled in praise.

Asta's background was so prestigious that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she came from a wealthy and influential family; all the elders in her family held high positions.

While her background spared her basic life troubles, allowing her to pursue her dreams with less burden, it also meant facing greater pressure when her opinions differed from those of her elders.

The fact that her love of Stargazer, her dream of becoming Tianwen, and her aspiration to have a star named after her were dismissed as worthless was undoubtedly a huge blow and source of pressure for a girl who grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth.

However, when faced with the lectures of elders who held high positions and were at least above thousands of people in public, Asta was still able to argue her point and defend her ideals and beliefs.

Moreover, it is quite remarkable that someone who grew up in that environment, despite being influenced by it, was not affected by that materialistic mindset.

"Hehe, it's alright..."

Hearing Gwen's praise, Asta twirled a strand of pink hair between her fingers and gave a shy smile.

Even though she believed that Gwen was not like her elders, Asta's heart still couldn't help but beat a little faster when she heard his praise.

"Um...

If this is your dream...

Asta recounted her past in detail, and Gwen wanted to give her some positive feedback.