As their discussion deepened, Eden grew happier and happier, even bringing out red wine, while Elysia gradually became restless.
After all, so much time had passed. If this dragged on any longer, today's outing would probably fall through.
"Chenchen, it's getting late. We should get going. We still have a movie to watch, and didn't we say we'd go to the amusement park too?~" Elysia tugged on Lingchen's sleeve, giving it a "stealthy" little shake.
It had been so long since she had gone shopping and had fun outside that she could barely wait anymore.
Watching Lingchen and Eden chatting away, she feared they wouldn't finish climbing through the palace of art even by nightfall. That simply wouldn't do.
"Haha, all right~ Sorry, Eden. I promised to spend today with Elysia. Let's talk again next time."
"Sorry, Eden. We'll have a proper chat next time."
They could see Eden again later, but as Honkai continued to erupt, days of ordinary outings like these would probably disappear.
"I'm the one who should apologize. I've delayed your plans for far too long.
"Have a safe trip, Lingchen, and you too, Elysia."
"Mm-hmm!"
Chapter 354: The Fifth Herrscher
The USB drive itself had protective capabilities. Before leaving, Lingchen specifically reminded Eden to carry it with her, and judging by her expression, she had taken his advice to heart. Over the following stretch of time, Lingchen took Elysia to many places: the amusement park, the mall, the movie theater... Together, they visited all the places ordinary people might go during a day's outing.
For Elysia, this date was probably something she would never forget for the rest of her life.
After all, this was the first time in her life someone had taken her on a date where she could set aside all her