Seeing that Himeko had also developed a liking for him, Li Qiuzhi could not help feeling even happier, though outwardly he calmly offered a few modest, self-effacing remarks.
With the Stellaron successfully sealed, Cocolia had no choice but to thank Li Qiuzhi and the others at his instruction, preparing to receive them with Belobog's highest honors.
Under normal circumstances, since Li Qiuzhi and the others had helped resolve the Stellaron crisis threatening the entire world, no honors would have been excessive.
But Cocolia was on the Stellaron's side. She was furious, and if the Command Spell had not forcibly constrained her behavior, she would have flown into a rage on the spot!
Although Cocolia offered to receive the Express crew with the highest honors, Himeko and the others felt they had merely done something trivial because it was within their power.
It did not warrant any special reception, so they asked Cocolia to treat them as ordinary guests.
Considering that merely surviving on this planet was already difficult enough for Belobog, some things were better allowed to pass quietly. There was no need to stir up upheaval in a relatively stable city.
So Li Qiuzhi told Cocolia to do as Himeko suggested. They would forgo the highest honors and public recognition of their achievements, but they would still receive the treatment afforded to honored guests.
For instance, they could go anywhere in Belobog, visit the Supreme Guardian whenever they wished, and receive reasonable reimbursement for part of their spending in Belobog.
Unable to turn down such kindness, Himeko and the others accepted. Besides, it would make exploring the planet easier.
After accepting the Supreme Guardian's thanks, Himeko asked Li Qiuzhi to take her back to the Express first so she could store the sealed Stellaron safely. She planned to take