"Huh! Aren't you the lady who saved Jiang Yao?"
March 7th recognized Jingliu.
"Hi, I'm Stelle, the Galaxy Bat Hero! Thanks for saving our master!"
Stelle nodded slightly, all smiles.
March 7th and Stelle were grateful to Jingliu.
Because, as far as they knew...
Jingliu had saved Jiang Yao.
And from a Lord Ravager, no less!
They could never do too much to repay that kindness.
Uh... the corner of Jingliu's mouth twitched almost imperceptibly.
So I saved Jiang Yao, did I?
You two really think far too highly of me!
If I were that capable...
Would you still be seeing me on the Astral Express?
Not a chance!
Welt took a deep breath.
He had noticed Dan Heng's reaction.
Then he shot Himeko a questioning look.
Wait, you're actually serious?
Dan Heng said nothing, his brows tightly furrowed.
He, too, looked at Himeko.
He wasn't blaming her.
It was just...
How could you dare bring her aboard?!
She's dangerous!
Did you see those red eyes?
That's not some damage bonus against ()!
She's mara-struck!
Mara-struck, for crying out loud!!!
Dan Heng was genuinely afraid Jingliu might suddenly lash out.
If that happened, restraining or stopping her would inevitably come at a tremendous, unbearable cost!
"You needn't be nervous. I mean no harm. I'm simply very fond of your head chef's cooking, so I'd like to travel with him."
Naturally, Dan Heng's reaction hadn't escaped Jingliu.
She offered an explanation as well.
"I'm sure you've already suspected that the head chef's cooking is far more than merely delicious. Its effects can alleviate, or even cure, the mara-struck condition."
"The Xianzhou won't be able to keep this news hidden. When the time comes, the Astral Express will face both goodwill and ill will from the long-life species. Though my sins are