{Sorry, I accidentally overslept. I had a rare day off work today, so I turned off my alarm after getting off work last night, and, unsurprisingly, overslept.}
{I just finished breakfast. Time to start updating!}
The next day arrived. Theresa and the others learned that Himeko and Old Yang had already gone to Liyue to rest, so they decided not to disturb them.
After discussing it, everyone decided to head to the region northeast of Natlan, on Snezhnaya's border-Nod-Krai!
"So you're ready to leave?"
Cyno and the others were outside Sumeru City, looking at Theresa and the others as they asked. The Three Meme Gods of the desert also stood atop the Dr. Ratio Gundam's head, watching everyone below.
"Yes, we've already spent quite a while here. It's time to meet up with our companions."
"Besides, we heard Nod-Krai is a wondrous place enveloped in a peculiar Lunar Crystallization Force. As Stellaron Hunters who follow the Trailblaze, of course we have to go take a look~"
"Apep, although you don't want to come with us, I respect your wishes."
"You're already bound by my Order. I only did it to keep the new life you worked so hard to obtain from going to waste."
"The past is behind us. We have to look toward a brand-new future. That's how we make our lives worthwhile."
"Once you let go, you'll discover that this world is still a beautiful place."
Theresa smiled and hugged Apep as she spoke gently. Apep blushed, turned her head away, and gave a haughty huff.
"I know, I know. Stop nagging."
"Anyway, Sumeru is this Dragon King's territory now. Don't worry!"
Apep already considered Sumeru City and Silly City her territory. She was actually quite fond of those adorable little Bangboos, too.
"I hear the Abyss