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Come to think of it, this was indeed the first time she and Asta had truly been apart.

It was impossible for her not to feel reluctant.

But unlike him, Asta was unlikely to leave the Space Station.

For one thing, she was the Station Master, and many matters could not do without her. For another, if she left the Space Station, Asta's family might come looking for her and take her back to the company.

Asta buried her head in Chen Mu's chest and said in a muffled voice, "Mm, I believe in you, Xiao Mu."

And at that moment.

Asta raised her head to look at Chen Mu.

Seeing Asta's expression, Chen Mu felt his heartbeat quicken.

Asta was already beautiful. Her delicate features made every frown and smile lively and captivating. Now, with tears in the corners of her eyes, she looked even more fragile and pitiful.

"Um, Xiao Mu, could you lower your head a little?"

Asta's voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz. If Chen Mu had not possessed such sharp hearing, he might not have heard her at all.

Hearing Asta's words, Chen Mu was somewhat puzzled, but he still did as she asked and lowered his head.

"L-Lower it a little more."

Asta spoke again in an incredibly quiet voice.

Chen Mu did not know whether to laugh or cry, and could only lower his head a little further as instructed.

But the next second.

Chen Mu froze.

Because he felt something soft against his lips, while Asta's exquisite face was close at hand.

Asta had boldly wrapped her arms around Chen Mu's neck and kissed him.

After the kiss ended.

Asta released Chen Mu, both her cheeks flushed red.

If their last kiss had merely been an accident.

Then this time.

It was their true first kiss, and Asta had even taken the initiative.

What that meant went without saying.

"You have to come back often, Xiao Mu. That's your big sister's order."

Though her cheeks were flushed, Asta still put on the air of an older sister as she spoke.

"Of course."

Chen Mu answered with a light laugh.

Even for the sake of his beautiful big sister, he would come back, wouldn't he?

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After the two spent a while in each other's arms.

Asta looked at Chen Mu, clearly in much better spirits, and said, "Xiao Mu, today is the day the Stellaron Express departs. I actually came specifically to call you. Everyone is waiting for you."

Chen Mu was visibly stunned for a moment.

He had not expected the people of the Stellaron Express to still be here.

Nor had he expected today to happen to be the day they set sail.

Although he could teleport onto the Stellaron Express at any time.

Being able to depart together with them still put Chen Mu in a good mood.

"Alright, but before that, I need to see Herta first. I have something to discuss with her," Chen Mu said.

Asta blinked and said mysteriously, "Don't worry, Madame Herta is waiting for you on the platform too."

Since that was the case.

There was nothing more to say.

Chen Mu nodded at that.

Naturally, he and Asta held hands as they made their way to the Space Station's Support Section.

However.

After arriving at the Support Section.

Chen Mu's entire expression froze.

Because the Support Section was already packed with people.

It was as though everyone on the entire Space Station had gathered here.

They crowded noisily around the Stellaron Express.

The place was incredibly lively.

Chen Mu subconsciously glanced at Asta.

A mysterious smile hung on her face. She had clearly known about this all along.

Chen Mu did not know whether to laugh or cry.

Before he could say anything.

A sharp-eyed researcher in the crowd spotted Chen Mu and Asta and immediately cried out, "They're here! They're here! Mentor Chen Mu is here!!!"

The moment those words were spoken.

Everyone erupted.

The scene instantly burst into an uproar as everyone turned to look over in unison.

"Mentor Chen Mu! We heard you're boarding the Stellaron Express! We came specifically to see you off!!!"

"Yeah, yeah! There's nothing much we can do for Mentor Chen Mu, so all we can do is see you off!"

"It's good for young people to go out and see the world. You can't stay on this Space Station for your whole life. Mentor Chen Mu, this old man supports you. Just don't forget to come back and visit me at the Space Station whenever you have time!"

"That's right, that's right! We've placed Teleportation Arrays in every corner of every section of the Space Station. Mentor Chen Mu can come back whenever you want! The Space Station will always welcome Mentor Chen Mu!"

"What do you mean, the Space Station will always welcome Mentor Chen Mu? Can't you talk properly? Mentor Chen Mu belongs to our Space Station! He's only leaving for a little while!"

"Mentor Chen Mu, if anyone gives you a hard time out there, tell us anytime! The entire Space Station will always be Mentor Chen Mu's strongest backing!"

"Even if those people from the Train Crew dare to bully Mentor Chen Mu, we definitely won't let them off! No matter what force in the universe it is, our Space Station fears none of them! We'll definitely get justice for Mentor Chen Mu!"

"Lord Chen Mu! The Space Station will always be your home!"

"Lord Chen Mu..."

"Mentor Chen Mu..."

Everyone shouted excitedly at Chen Mu, and the atmosphere was exceptionally lively.

This was not the first time the Stellaron Express had come to the Space Station.

But there had never been a scene like this before.

Clearly, everyone on the Space Station had come to bid Chen Mu farewell after learning that he would be boarding the Stellaron Express.

Even Chen Mu felt shaken and deeply moved by the sight.

In truth.

Although Chen Mu held a high position on the Space Station and was respected by everyone.

He was simply too young.

In the eyes of some of the older researchers, while they respected him, Chen Mu was also still a child worthy of their affection.

The older researchers all looked at Chen Mu with kindly, gentle expressions.

Although they were reluctant to see Chen Mu leave the Space Station.

They still supported him.

Chen Mu was far too young, after all.

If he spent his whole life on the Space Station, how tragic would that be?

Chen Mu was not like them.

Their achievements had already reached their limits, and they were no longer young. It did not matter if they remained on the Space Station to live out the rest of their days.

But Chen Mu.

Anyone could see that Chen Mu's future was boundless.

They knew full well that the Space Station could not hold Chen Mu back.

They understood this, Himeko understood it, and Herta understood it too.

That was why Herta had ultimately not stopped Chen Mu.

What they needed to do.

Was tell Chen Mu that they were his strongest support, and that the Space Station would always be his home.

Chen Mu walked forward step by step.

Though countless researchers surrounded him, and countless more silently watched him.

The path ahead of him.

Remained clear, opened up by everyone.

"Xiao Mu." Asta suddenly called out.

"What is it?" Chen Mu turned his head in confusion.

"Nothing. I just suddenly wanted to call your name." Asta's face was full of smiles, and her heart brimmed with pride.

This was her Xiao Mu.

The most outstanding Xiao Mu!

A helpless smile appeared on Chen Mu's face.

It was not until the two of them reached the platform hand in hand.

That Chen Mu took a deep breath, turned around, and called out to everyone present with a smile, "Thank you all for coming to see me off today. But don't make such a grand occasion out of it, or you might be disappointed later. Maybe I'll be back at the Space Station tomorrow, so don't look at me like you've seen a ghost when that happens."

Honestly.

Whether it was Asta or the researchers on the Space Station.

Chen Mu felt they were making far too much of a fuss.

After all.

No matter where the train was, or where he was.

As long as Chen Mu wanted to return to the Space Station, he could return at any time.