First of all, Huohuo was a girl, so she met the Astral Express's current boarding requirements.
Second, she walked the Path of Joy, making her the perfect observation subject for Hua Yi. From Herta Space Station to Penacony, they had rarely encountered Masked Fools.
On top of that, cleaning the train and serving tea and water would both punish Huohuo and tangibly benefit everyone. It even took Pom-Pom's ever-increasing workload into account.
Himeko had truly worried herself sick over this family.
"You don't have any objections, do you, Huohuo?"
"..."
Huohuo did not answer immediately.
She glanced at Hua Yi, and the pitiful look on her face quietly receded as she thought seriously for a moment.
"Everyone around the great hero is so happy. It feels like he's even better at making fun than I am~ So, based on the compensation you mentioned, how long would I have to work on the Astral Express before I saved enough money?"
"Probably a number equal to positive infinity. What, did you think a mere Path of Joy walker working as a cleaner could earn that much?"
Feixiao grinned and lifted Huohuo up by the scruff again.
"Unless you become an Emissary, your current level won't be enough even over a lifetime. You'll have to be a little maid for life after life."
This was not a negotiation.
It was an announcement of an established fact. Huohuo had no choice at all.
Hua Yi let them do as they pleased.
He truly could not think of any reason to stop them from taking away the ever-changing little maid who was about to appear on the train.
Seeing everyone settle Huohuo's fate in just a few words, Asta raised her hand.
"Why don't we eat together next? Consider it a reward for all that