Chapter Summaries

Serval learned that Lin Feng and the Astral Express crew came from beyond Belobog and wondered whether Lin Feng could help with the crisis in the snowfield. March 7th praised Serval’s mechanical creations and asked about her band’s performances, while Serval recognized that Gepard had brought the crew to the workshop.

• Bronya told Serval that Lin Feng and the others were travelers from the Sea of Stars, and Serval wondered whether Lin Feng could confront the calamity threatening Belobog.
• March 7th admired Serval’s Train of a Thousand Stars model, and Serval worried that its craftsmanship might seem outdated to the Astral Express crew.
• March 7th mentioned the old gramophone aboard the Astral Express and asked Serval about the Eternal Engine Workshop’s outdoor performances.
• Serval explained that the Rock Band had stopped performing because its members could not get together, then asked whether March 7th’s A-Jie was Gepard.
• March 7th confirmed that Gepard had brought the crew to Belobog and said they had first met through a fight.

March 7th told Serval and Bronya that Lin Feng had defeated Gepard and the Silvermane Guards with ease. At Serval’s workshop, Lin Feng flirted with her until she grew flustered, while Bronya resolved to act boldly to save Belobog.

• March 7th recounted how Gepard had mistaken the group for Sampo’s accomplices and how Lin Feng had defeated him and the Silvermane Guards in one hit.
• Serval worried about Gepard, and Bronya concluded that Lin Feng’s strength confirmed her mother’s judgment.
• Bronya steeled herself to take a courageous step toward the Silver Gun Prince to help save Belobog.
• Serval thanked Lin Feng for sparing Gepard, and Lin Feng praised her charm and suggested they become friends.
• Serval blushed and hurried to the workbench, while March 7th and Bronya marveled at Lin Feng’s smooth flirting.

At the Mechanical Workshop, Lin Feng praised Serval’s Red Bass and asked to play it, stirring her memories of an old friend and rekindling her excitement for rock music. Bronya watched their growing connection and tried to convince herself they were only friends.

• Bronya felt embarrassed and outmatched as she wondered whether Lin Feng found Serval more charming than her.
• Lin Feng admired the Red Bass and its fiery paintwork, prompting Serval to recall an old friend who had once been vibrant but seemed to have lost her passion for music.
• Lin Feng asked Serval if he could try the bass and said he knew the basics of rock instruments.
• Serval wiped the dust from the Red Bass, eager to hear what Lin Feng would play.
• Bronya noticed Serval’s unusual excitement, then shook off her suspicions and told herself they were simply friends with shared interests.

Lin Feng played Serval’s Red Bass and sang an energetic rock song about battle, impressing everyone in the Eternal Winter Workshop. His performance left Serval, March 7th, Himeko, and Bronya captivated.

• Serval returned her perfectly repaired Red Bass to Lin Feng, who praised its sound.
• Lin Feng put on the bass and began playing and singing a passionate song about a battlefield and warriors.
• Serval was stirred by the performance, March 7th recorded it, and Himeko admired Lin Feng’s wild side.
• Bronya was captivated by the song and grew more certain that Lin Feng could save Belobog.
• Lin Feng sang the song’s climactic chorus as the four women watched him in silence.

Lin Feng performed a passionate rock song at the Eternal Engine Workshop, astonishing Serval, March 7th, Himeko, and Bronya. After he finished, they praised his music, while Serval struggled to express how deeply he had moved her.

• Serval, March 7th, and Himeko listened to Lin Feng's song and felt its passion and fighting spirit.
• Bronya was struck by the song's vision of Lin Feng's power and imagined how it could inspire the Silvermane Guards.
• Lin Feng finished the performance and worried that he might have forgotten the lyrics or played a wrong note.
• March 7th praised Lin Feng's performance, and he modestly said he was only an amateur.
• Serval told Lin Feng that his music had earned her approval and affection, then stopped herself from saying more.

Serval invited Lin Feng to join her rock band as its bassist, and he accepted. The pair began discussing the other musicians they would need, while Bronya and the others watched their exchange.

• Serval overcame her hesitation and asked Lin Feng to join her band as its bassist.
• Lin Feng agreed, and Serval excitedly hugged him before quickly explaining that it was only a welcoming gesture.
• Bronya watched in surprise while March 7th and Himeko reacted to Serval's enthusiasm.
• Lin Feng pointed out that they still needed a keyboardist and a drummer to form a proper band.

Lin Feng and Serval completed the lineup for their band, Mechanical Craze, when Bronya volunteered to play keyboard. With the band set to perform at the Eternal Engine Workshop the next evening, Himeko and March 7th encouraged Lin Feng to rehearse with them while they explored Belobog.

• Lin Feng learned that Pela was the band's drummer and that they still needed a keyboardist.
• Bronya volunteered to play keyboard, saying she believed Cocolia would accept her decision to join the band.
• Serval welcomed Bronya into Mechanical Craze, and she and Lin Feng shook hands.
• Lin Feng asked Serval when the band's outdoor performance would take place, and she said it was scheduled for the following evening.
• Serval explained that the band needed to rehearse that day, and Himeko and March 7th urged Lin Feng to join them while they explored Belobog.

As Himeko and March 7th explored Belobog, Himeko revealed that Lin Feng had told her a story about a high school couple from thousands of years ago. March 7th grew jealous and doubted the tale as Himeko began recounting it, embellishing Lin Feng’s devotion to her.

• Lin Feng agreed to stay with Serval while Himeko and March 7th left the Eternal Engine Workshop.
• Bronya watched the Travelers depart and resolved to keep trying to win Lin Feng over.
• March 7th admitted to Himeko that Lin Feng’s interest in Belobog’s women made her a little jealous.
• Himeko said Lin Feng had told her about his past, surprising March 7th, who demanded to hear what she knew.
• Himeko began telling March 7th about a high school couple from an ancient blue planet, adding that Lin Feng was deeply devoted to her.
• March 7th questioned whether Lin Feng had fabricated the story, and Himeko told her to stop interrupting and let her finish.

Himeko told March 7th the story of “Voices of a Distant Star” and shared more of the Valkyrie memories from her dreams. March 7th and Himeko noticed similarities between the Bronya in those memories and Belobog’s Commander Bronya, leaving Himeko wondering how their lives and Lin Feng might be connected.

• Himeko told March 7th that Lin Feng had waited for Himeko’s messages, while the girl lost in the Sea of Stars likely died before their reunion.
• Himeko named the story “Voices of a Distant Star” and revealed that it described the past she and Lin Feng shared.
• Himeko continued by telling March 7th about the Valkyries and their dangerous lives, along with their warmer everyday moments.
• March 7th recognized that the Valkyrie Bronya resembled the Silvermane Guards’ Commander Bronya in Belobog.
• Himeko wondered whether Bronya, Cocolia, and Lin Feng were connected through a spiral of fate, then fell silent.

Himeko shared the memories of her tragic past with March 7th, who realized the stories were personal experiences and asked Himeko not to sacrifice herself again. Himeko promised, leaving March 7th comforted that she would try not to repeat those losses.

• Himeko told March 7th that she could not see how the story of the Valkyries ended, but hoped the heroine could break the cycle of sorrow.
• March 7th listened as Himeko recounted the memories she could access and cried when she understood they were Himeko's own experiences.
• Himeko comforted March 7th and said that living without regrets made life meaningful.
• March 7th asked Himeko to promise not to burn herself up or bear everything alone, saying that she and Lin Feng would be heartbroken.
• Himeko was astonished by March 7th's request, then firmly agreed.

Himeko reassured March 7th that she would not sacrifice herself, then explained Lin Feng’s supposed Aeon-given longevity and its price. Meanwhile, Pela arrived at the Eternal Winter Workshop and discovered that Lin Feng and Bronya had joined Mechanical Tide for rehearsal.

• March 7th made Himeko promise not to burn herself up, and Himeko agreed after realizing someone mattered to her more than the Astral Express and Trailblaze Path.
• Himeko told March 7th that Lin Feng had lived for thousands of years because Aha blessed him, and that he needed to win over more beautiful girls to stay alive.
• March 7th accepted Himeko’s explanation and took her sightseeing around Belobog.
• Pela arrived at the Eternal Winter Workshop for Mechanical Tide’s rehearsal and was surprised to find Lin Feng and Bronya among the new band members.
• Serval introduced Lin Feng as the band’s bassist and praised his musicianship, leaving Pela eager to hear him play.

Lin Feng agreed to choose songs for Mechanical Tide’s upcoming performance after Serval admitted she had no inspiration. When he asked the band to pick a theme, Serval chose courage.

• Lin Feng asked Serval whether she had chosen songs, and Serval admitted she had not settled on a set list.
• Pela recalled how Serval’s last-minute improvisations had disrupted past performances, while Serval defended herself.
• Serval explained that the looming Fragmentum crisis had dampened her inspiration and made her worry about Belobog’s future.
• Bronya suggested that Lin Feng prepare the songs, and Pela and Serval eagerly supported the idea.
• Lin Feng agreed to help and asked Mechanical Tide to choose a theme; Serval answered that she wanted courage.

Lin Feng performed “Courage” for Serval, leaving her unsure whether the love song was a confession, then began singing “Happiness” for Pela. The chapter ended with his second performance still underway.

• Lin Feng sang “Courage” for Serval, whose feelings grew unsettled as she responded to the song and briefly took his hand.
• Pela praised “Courage” and gave it a score of 8.5, while Bronya wondered whether Lin Feng’s song was meant for her.
• Serval thanked Lin Feng and admitted the song had introduced her to a kind of courage she had never imagined.
• Pela requested a song about happiness for Belobog’s people, and Lin Feng began performing “Happiness.”

Lin Feng sang “Happiness” for Pela, prompting Pela, Serval, and Bronya to reflect on what happiness meant to them. After Pela fell from her stool and Lin Feng caught her, she gave the song 9.9 points.

• Lin Feng performed “Happiness” for Pela, and Pela, Serval, and Bronya each considered their own wishes and the possibility of happiness.
• Lin Feng asked Pela what she thought, startling her so that she fell from her stool and knocked over the drum stand.
• Lin Feng caught Pela around the waist, then picked up her glasses and placed them back on her face.
• Pela apologized for the accident, and Lin Feng reassured her before asking her to score the song.
• Pela rated “Happiness” 9.9 points, saying it was difficult to judge.

At the Mechanical Workshop, Lin Feng performed “More Than Friends” for Bronya after she chose love as the theme, leaving her flustered and unsure how to respond to her growing feelings for him.

• Serval complained that Pela had scored Lin Feng’s gift to Pela higher than his song for Serval.
• Bronya chose love as the next theme, then quickly tried to change it to friendship after Serval and Pela teased her.
• Lin Feng performed “More Than Friends” for Bronya, blending the themes of love and friendship.
• Bronya hid her flushed face against the keyboard and wondered whether Lin Feng would accept her confession, while Serval and Pela reflected on their own feelings and the song’s message.
• Lin Feng asked Bronya whether she liked the song, and she admitted she did not know and asked him to stop questioning her.

After Lin Feng performed songs for Serval, Pela, and Bronya, the three praised their selections and prepared to rehearse for the Eternal Winter Workshop’s concert. Bronya tried to hide that the love song had stirred new feelings in her, while Serval rallied the group for their performance the next night.

• Bronya apologized to Lin Feng for her flustered reaction to “More Than Friends,” and he comforted her by stroking her hair.
• Serval interrupted Lin Feng and Bronya and asked whether his songs would be added to the set list.
• Serval praised “Courage,” Pela praised “Happiness,” and Bronya praised “More Than Friends.”
• Serval teased Bronya about understanding the song’s romantic feelings, while Pela watched her in surprise.
• Bronya denied looking forward to romance, though she privately admitted that Lin Feng had stirred her heart.
• Serval called on everyone in [Rock Tide] to rehearse for the Eternal Winter Workshop’s performance the next night.

Lin Feng, Serval, Pela, and Bronya rehearsed together at the Eternal Winter Workshop, and Lin Feng and Serval grew closer while performing “Courage.” As the group prepared to rehearse “Happiness,” Pela stepped forward with something important to tell Serval.

• Lin Feng, Serval, Pela, and Bronya played “Courage” together, quickly finding a strong musical rapport.
• Serval and Lin Feng sang and played back-to-back, then shared a lingering gaze as their feelings for each other deepened.
• Pela and Bronya interrupted the pair’s silence with cymbals and keyboard notes before they could grow more intimate.
• Serval praised the group’s first rehearsal and looked forward to their outdoor performance at the Eternal Engine Workshop the next night.
• As Serval prepared to rehearse “Happiness,” Pela stepped onto the stage and said she had something to tell her.

Pela asked to sing "Happiness" alongside Lin Feng, and the song's farewell lyrics stirred her fear that he would soon leave Belobog. The performance ended with Pela holding Lin Feng's hand as Serval realized Pela's feelings for him.

• Pela asked Serval to let her take the lead vocalist position for "Happiness," and insisted Lin Feng sing with her.
• Serval agreed to have Pela and Lin Feng sing while the keyboard and guitar accompanied them.
• Lin Feng and Pela began performing, and Pela grew sad as the lyrics reminded her that Lin Feng might leave Belobog.
• Pela stepped toward Lin Feng and clasped his hand while singing, and he clasped hers in return.
• Serval watched them holding hands and realized Pela's feelings for Lin Feng.

At the Mechanical Workshop, Pela sang with Lin Feng and asked whether he would soon leave Belobog; he confirmed that he would. Serval then encouraged Bronya to take the lead vocal for the final song, and Bronya stepped up beside Lin Feng to sing.

• Pela finished singing "Happiness" with Lin Feng, thanked him, and asked if he would soon leave Belobog.
• Lin Feng confirmed that he would leave, and Pela returned to the drums, saddened by his departure.
• Serval announced that the band would rehearse "Not Quite Lovers" and invited Bronya to sing lead.
• Serval offered to take Bronya's place at the keyboard, and Bronya accepted the invitation.
• Lin Feng encouraged Bronya, who took the microphone and prepared to perform with him.

Bronya sang “More Than Friends” with Lin Feng at the Eternal Engine Workshop, letting her feelings show through her sweet, shy performance. When Lin Feng offered his hand during the song, she took it, leaving their relationship poised for a more intimate step.

• Serval played keyboard, Pela accompanied her on drums, and Lin Feng joined them on bass as Bronya prepared to sing.
• Bronya sang “More Than Friends” toward Lin Feng, hoping her performance would make a lasting impression on him.
• Lin Feng joined the duet, and Bronya grew flustered as their tender singing stirred her feelings.
• At the song’s climax, Lin Feng extended his hand toward Bronya, and she gently placed her hand in his.
• Bronya became absorbed in the romantic song as their hands met.