"I don't know how to thank you for coming. It feels like you wouldn't be short of anything we have here, so after giving it some thought, I decided it would be more meaningful to make you some souvenirs by hand."
As Serval spoke, she took out four commemorative coins. "I made them myself from materials in the Neverwinter Workshop. See if you like them."
Serval handed us the coins. Each was assembled piece by piece from gears of different shapes and colors. Together, the gears formed an image of Belobog's central plaza, and the four different color schemes happened to match each of us.
Stelle nodded and smiled. "Thank you. We'll treasure them."
After saying goodbye to Serval, and taking plenty of commemorative photos in the Overworld, March 7th and I decided to visit Natasha and the others in the Underworld.
Underworld—Wildfire Base
"Well, look who's here."
"Seele, it's been a while. How are things in the Underworld now?"
"That?" Seele's cheerful voice rang out. "Thanks to you, things have gotten a lot better in both the Overworld and the Underworld."
"That's right. And with your help, Jarilo-VI has regained its vitality. At last, I can see a future for this planet..." Natasha spoke warmly. "Bronya told me, Xiao Xi, that you're an Emanator of [Hope]. Heh, perhaps I'll have one more thing to believe in after all."
Xiao Xi blinked, a relaxed smile on her face. "I am indeed an Emanator of [Hope]. As for faith, that isn't really important. If you truly want to repay us, just help others more in the days ahead."
"Pass the torch of hope on, little by little. I think that's what truly matters, and what They really want."
Natasha paused, slightly taken aback, then spoke with a beaming smile. "I see. So this is the will of [Hope]? It's such a beautiful and sincere belief."
At that, Natasha's tone grew a little more serious. "I'll remember Their will and do my utmost to uphold it for the rest of my life. Besides, it already aligns with what I've always wanted. It seems They're a very gentle god."
"All right, we've talked long enough. Let's have your guide show you around the Underworld. I hope you have fun."
"That's right, that's right! I'm your guide—Pitch-Dark Hook the Great!" a clear child's voice rang out. A little girl with short yellow hair and a cute hat came hopping over, waving at us.
"From now on, I'll show you all the sights in the Underworld!"
"This is Hook. When she heard about you, she volunteered to be your guide," Natasha explained.
"What an adorable little girl!" March 7th exclaimed in surprise.
"We'll be counting on you for the rest of our trip, Pitch-Dark Hook the Great," Stelle said with an encouraging smile.
"Heh heh, don't worry. I've lived here since I was little, so I know all the fun places." Hook puffed out her chest and spoke with confidence.
"Then let's get going." Xiao Xi patted Hook on the head and said with a radiant smile.
"Wait, hold that pose! Don't move. The angle is perfect—let's all take a picture together!" March 7th said excitedly.
"Okay, everyone. One, two, three—say cheese!"