After Jiang Yu invited all his friends and family aboard, the Astral Express became exceptionally lively.
Although the two parental figures had questions about certain aspects of the Family's invitation, both chose to keep quiet for the moment. When it was time to play, they should let the children enjoy themselves.
Meanwhile, Dan Heng no longer dwelled on what had happened on the Luofu. After all, now that he no longer held that position, its affairs were no longer his concern.
Unfortunately, he still had no intention of heading down with the others. With both parental figures leaving at once, someone needed to stay aboard the Astral Express. Besides, if everyone went out to have fun and left Pom-Pom alone, the Conductor would be rather pitiful.
The mature and dependable Teacher Dan Heng took on this responsibility.
He also needed to keep Little Aha from causing trouble. Judging by that fellow's usual behavior, it was hard not to suspect that it would secretly bully the other Cat Cakes and Pom-Pom.
Waking from her sleep, Stelle looked around and felt that something was strange.
Although she was still sitting on a sofa, this clearly was no longer the Astral Express.
It was a somewhat dim yet lavish room, like an illusion beneath the deep sea. A pool lay nearby, though she did not know what it was for.
Suddenly, Stelle heard a sigh.
Looking toward the sound, she saw that a woman with long blue-violet hair had appeared at some point.
Her voice sounded somewhat resigned. "Another one..."
After saying this to herself, she offered no explanation, merely saying, "...Come with me."
Stelle looked at the woman before her in confusion and asked, "Who are you?"
"Those questions... have no meaning," the woman said. "But I will do my best