In human culture, parting was always sorrowful. Countless poems and songs described the pain of separation; the grief of leaving one's homeland, family, and friends was expressed through all manner of cultural works, left behind for later generations to appreciate.
In Aeldari culture, at least before the emergence of Slaanesh, parting was as insignificant to them as taking a short nap.
But in the Big Canteen—or West Fomalhaut, as the people of the planet called it—the scene of departure was entirely different from either culture.
The Webway gate glowed as it activated. Yvraine and Many-Faced stood before it, waiting for Lin Fan to finish giving his instructions. Then, they would travel through the Webway to the Ghoul Stars and inspect the situation.
Lin Fan looked at Delia beside Oedmeir and wanted to say that he would be back soon. But then he remembered his promise to Delia: no matter where he went, he would take her with him.
For a moment, Lin Fan found it hard to say goodbye. He did not know how to deal with a grieving Delia.
"Go. I have knowledge to keep me company."
Delia spoke, urging Lin Fan to leave quickly. Her face beneath the red hood seemed calm and indifferent, without the slightest trace of sadness. There was even a hint of fervor in her eyes.
Oedmeir, standing beside her, nodded approvingly and told Delia to learn more from her in the future. "Improve yourself, focus on science, then smash them all to pieces with knowledge."
Oedmeir's words amused Delia. Covering her mouth as she laughed, she used her mechanical arm to massage Oedmeir's shoulders. The two appeared to have a very good relationship.
Lin Fan breathed a sigh of relief and handed the holy icon around his neck to Oedmeir.
"If you need