"You actually remembered something like that so clearly..."
"What a strange man..."
Faced with Lin Chen, who refused to follow any predictable script,
after a brief moment of surprise,
even the usually calm and detached Himeko
showed a hint of unusual emotion in her beautiful amber eyes.
She answered softly, a trace of complaint in her voice.
"So, Mr. Lin Chen, does that mean you've agreed to my proposal?"
"You're willing to join the Astral Express family?"
Her willow-leaf brows lifted slightly.
Taking a deep breath and trying to settle her tangled emotions, Himeko
asked again, wanting to confirm his intentions.
The mature, red-haired beauty
looked at Lin Chen with a mixture of apprehension and anticipation.
Inviting Lin Chen, whose strength seemingly rivaled an Emanator's, to join the Astral Express
was a matter of particular importance to Himeko.
An Emanator-level powerhouse
was among the ultimate reserves of strength for the many great powers of the Star Sea.
Since embarking on the path of the Trailblaze,
quite a few wandering heroes of the Star Sea had stopped aboard the Astral Express.
Yet never had even a single Emanator-level powerhouse
been willing to travel alongside it.
"I am interested in traveling with the Astral Express."
"Of course, if you hadn't been the one inviting me, Miss Himeko, this partnership probably wouldn't have happened."
Coming back to himself, Lin Chen nodded quietly.
His gaze settled on Himeko's beautiful face, lingering in fascination.
"That's fine. If it's simply a matter of tasting and discussing coffee,"
"I'll do my best to accommodate your tastes, Mr. Lin Chen... consider that a gesture of goodwill."
"In that case, on behalf of the Astral Express, welcome aboard, Mr. Lin Chen."
She pressed her soft pink lips together slightly.
A smile of joy and relief appeared on her elegant,