Ch. 582Extra 4: Station!
Herta witnessed two unknown deities fighting several Aeons, then saw the Horizon Needle arrive at the Herta Starbase with the Astral Express. Xi Yan introduced himself and the vessel to Herta, revealed he could see the battle, and explained that the outsiders had reached a peace agreement with the Aeons while searching for a way home.
- Herta observed Poison Saint and Worm Mom battling the Aeons and tried to alert members of the Genius Society before her instruments broke down.
- The Horizon Needle arrived outside the Herta Starbase alongside the Astral Express, and Herta connected to a puppet to meet the visitors.
- Xi Yan disembarked with the Trailblazers and enthusiastically greeted Herta, then introduced himself and the Horizon Needle.
- Herta asked whether Xi Yan had seen the battle at the edge of the universe, and he confirmed he could see Poison Saint and Worm Mom fighting the Aeons.
- Xi Yan explained that Worm Mom and Poison Saint had reached a peace agreement with the Aeons, while the Sea of Stars Empire continued seeking a way home.