Stargazer Navalia

"Scattering the members of the Astral Express Crew—what could the Stellaron Hunters be planning? Their actions don't seem like something they could profit from." After briefly understanding the current situation, Xiao Xi felt even more confused.

"There are too few clues right now, so I can't make an accurate judgment either." Himeko shook her head.

"Then... I'll head back right now..." A hint of anxiety colored Xiao Xi's tone.

"But I think you can trust your teammates, Xiao Xi." Himeko gently rubbed Xiao Xi's head. "I don't know what happened in your past to make you feel so insecure, always wanting to protect everyone perfectly."

"Sigh." Himeko let out a soft sigh. "That must have been a terrible experience, but please believe that your companions on the Astral Express have the ability to protect themselves. If they truly encounter danger, I think everyone would want to fight side-by-side rather than be shielded behind you, wouldn't they?"

"Of course, more importantly, we also care about you and worry about you."

"Sister Himeko..." Xiao Xi froze for a moment. "Mm, I understand."

"As long as you understand. Hmm... did I say too many strange things just now? Didn't you bring us local specialties from the Luofu? Why don't you introduce them to me?"

Himeko did not intend to completely resolve Xiao Xi's inner knots in a single conversation; many psychological issues could only be addressed gradually, otherwise, it would be counterproductive.

Moreover, she believed in herself and in the members of the Astral Express Crew to provide Xiao Xi with enough sense of security through their time together, so there was no need to rush these things, was there?

Then again, every one of the children on the Astral Express had some heartbreaking past.

While Himeko and Xiao Xi were having their heart-to-heart, March 7th and the others were already searching for Kafka's trail in Stargazer Navalia.

To assist everyone's efforts, Gu Yu had specifically borrowed a small mechanical construct called a Diting from the Artisanship Commission.

The Diting's appearance resembled the lions seen in lion dance performances during the Lunar New Year; it was tiny and looked incredibly cute.

According to Gu Yu, the Diting had a powerful ability to track scents. As long as it had smelled an object's scent, it could follow that trail all the way to the target.

It was one of the mechanical constructs on the Xianzhou specifically designed for capturing criminals. One had to wonder, was it designed to be this cute so it could charm the criminals to death before catching them?

"Sister Himeko, I'll be heading off then. Remember to try the specialties I brought back. Tell us what you like, and I'll bring you more." After taking a short nap on the train, Xiao Xi rubbed her eyes and said to Himeko, still a bit dazed.

"Mm, have a good time on the Luofu. Remember to take some photos with March 7th and bring them back for us," Himeko said with a smile.

"No problem. I'm off then, goodbye Sister Himeko." Following the locations of the blessings on the bodies of the Stellaron and March 7th, Xiao Xi easily found the position of the Astral Express Crew.

"Huh, you've already caught Kafka? And this is...?" As soon as Xiao Xi teleported to the Luofu, she saw that Kafka had already been restrained, and beside her was... a girl with long pink hair?

"I am one of the Six Charioteers of the Xianzhou, Master Diviner of the Luofu Divination Commission, Fu Xuan. A pleasure to meet you, Emanator of the Aeon of Wishes."

Fu Xuan introduced herself. "The criminal Kafka has been apprehended and will be transferred to the Divination Commission for trial."