Even Aeons were not absolutely invincible or eternal.
When Paths collided, narrower Paths would be swallowed by broader ones.
Conflict existed between Aeons as well.
Tayzzyronth, the Aeon of Propagation who had caused the Swarm Disaster,
had fallen under the judgment of several Aeons.
In Himeko's eyes, although Lin Chen was powerful now,
he still seemed far too weak to challenge an Aeon.
Still, as Lin Chen himself had said,
the future was never set in stone. Everything lay in one's own hands.
Perhaps, in the distant future, Lin Chen would grow powerful enough to rival an Aeon?
It seemed that only power on that level
could ensure that the Astral Express continued its journey forever.
After the revelation from [The Unknown],
Himeko had made up her mind. She absolutely could not let Lin Chen get away.
Otherwise, she could not bear the eventual outcome of the train's destruction and everyone's deaths.
Countless thoughts raced through Himeko's mind.
Although she realized that Lin Chen had been somewhat rude just now,
taking her hand without her permission,
given all her considerations about the train's future,
Himeko decided to exercise a little restraint and not hold too much against him.
"Mr. Lin Chen..."
"Please don't do that again."
"We're only temporary partners, or perhaps ordinary friends..."
With a soft sigh,
Himeko fixed her beautiful eyes on Lin Chen and spoke slowly.
"Ordinary friends..."
"I'm sorry, Ms. Himeko, but I've never thought of you as a friend..."
As Himeko once again tried to draw a clear line between them,
Lin Chen's lips curved upward into a carefree, roguish smile.
The more Himeko acted like this,
the less inclined Lin Chen was to hold back.
He had already repaid the Astral Express's kindness in the battle against the Doomsday Beast.
Now, Lin Chen was