Astral Express, Parlor Car
After reading Bronya's message, March 7th's fingertips unconsciously pressed against the cold window, as if trying to penetrate that thin barrier and reach that unattainable brilliance.
" Dan Heng and Teacher Ye Yan, at least give Bronya a second thought..."
"Let's go check out their room."
On March 7th, Xingbing and his men split into two groups. The former went to the Data Bank first to inquire about Dan Heng's intentions:
" Dan Heng! Bronya just messaged us, did you see it?"
"Yes, I saw it."
"Then why aren't you answering? Bronya is an old friend of ours!"
Dan Heng spoke calmly, explaining each word clearly, "I'm sorry, I just don't feel like chatting. Since [ Luofu ], I've been reflecting and thinking... It's been a very taxing process."
"I'm sorry, I was too harsh just now. Indeed, after everything that happened on the Xianzhou, you definitely need some time to adjust... You should stay on the train and rest."
After visiting Luofu, I felt that Dan Heng had become more silent than before.
"Thank you for your understanding. It's a great joy for Belobog to celebrate the festival. I hope you have a worthwhile trip, and please give my regards to all my old friends."
"Okay! You should get some rest too, so you don't miss the next [ Trailblaze ]!"
"Yes, definitely."
On one side of the story, in the Party Car...
Xing fell into deep thought as she watched Ye Yan try to teach the " Shut Up " robot Guild make milk tea.
"Welcome to the [ Party Car ], dear Nameless. Would you like a drink, a snack, or to begin [ Party Time ]?"
"I choose to activate [ Moment of Eternity ]!"
"What the hell?!"
This was a term he'd never heard of before, and Galactic Baseballer's Curiosity was piqued!
"Want to learn how to make an area remain absolutely [ Eternity ]?" Ye Yan asked, sipping his milk tea. He hadn't used this technique in a long time.
"Oh, esteemed guest Ye Yan, before you activate [ Moment of Eternity ], I have a very old joke here, from a very awful Nameless in the past. The joke goes like this..."
Without waiting for Xing and Ye Yan's reply, [ Shut Up ] started talking to himself:
"In an era even older than the Aeon, people could manipulate all things in nature using [magic]. The less one knew about nature, the more things one could manipulate."
"For example, a person who doesn't understand the movement of the atmosphere can manipulate the wind. A person who doesn't understand the rise and fall of the tides can manipulate the sea."
"Damn it, it's its own original ' Bad Joke Time '!"
There was nothing they could do; since the Shut Up had already started talking, Xing and Ye Yan had no choice but to continue listening. It was like being forced into a side quest while progressing through the main storyline of a game.
"Among humanity at that time, there was a greatest magician who could not only manipulate nature... he could also manipulate all [fate]."
"Because he was born lacking a complete brain, yet miraculously survived. He was ignorant and confused about the whole world, yet he could manipulate the workings of fate."
"So... there will always be people who hear this story who ask: since this person is ignorant and unknowing, how can people use his power to manipulate [fate]?"
The answer is: Leave it to fate.
"Ah, I know it's not a very funny joke. Because, as I said, it's a very old joke, but it's quite insightful, isn't it?"
"His method of controlling fate is to leave things to chance, which is not bad."
"Sigh~ It's more likely to make a cup of milk tea than not tell a lame joke."
Seeing that [ Shut Up ] had ended the lame joke segment, Xing cut to the chase. "Oh, Neygues, come with us to Belobog for the [ Paskonja Festival ]!"
"Hmm~ I would definitely say yes normally, but I'm sorry... not today."
Ye Yan explicitly refused Xing's offer. He had specifically consulted Qingque for a divination today, which indicated that today was auspicious for fishing but not for traveling.
Moreover, his intuition told him that if he returned to Jarilo-VI without taking any precautions, he would surely be ambushed by Aha.
The incident involving Zhongshan from the Release Gang, the bombing of the [ Tavern ] Interastral Peace Broadcast... [ Eternity ] was involved in all of these. Knowing Aha as He does, it would be unreasonable for this guy not to get back at them.
It's better to be on the safe side.
"Rejected... rejected?!" Xing was taken aback. "[ Eternity ] doesn't he like to join in the fun?!"
"The past is the past, the present is the present... Being Aeon isn't easy these days, please be understanding."
Ye Yan escorted Xing back to the guest room carriage, just in time to see March 7th walking out of the Data Bank.
"We can't persuade them... So it'll just be the two of us going then? What a pity, it's such a rare opportunity to travel without any burdens," March 7th said quietly, lowering her head as her words of disappointment drifted down.
Xing didn't understand. This Aeon was clearly very strong, yet he was overly cautious. It was the first time he had ever seen such a lazy god.
"Don't jinx it..." Xing recalled a bad experience.
" Jarilo-VI survived even the Stellaron, what major problem could possibly arise this time? Oh, don't worry about unnecessary things."
How could anything happen while attending a celebration? If you're just arriving on a strange planet, you might as well accept the accusation that she's a jinx on March 7th.
"Hmm, I wish Himeko could come with us..."
"Have you forgotten about Mr. Welt?" Xing quipped.
" Uncle Yang? Uncle Yang caused quite a scene with us on the Xianzhou. Lately, he's been coughing and wheezing when he talks. He looks even older than Ye Yan. Didn't you notice?"
March 7th listed reasons why Welt wouldn't go. "Besides, he drank Himeko's newly developed coffee this morning. They're both older people, they definitely don't like joining in this kind of fun..."
"Hey~ How about we go ask Himeko? Maybe she'd like to come with us! Speaking of which, you've been on the train for so long, and you've never traveled with Himeko even once, right? That won't do... Come on, let's go talk to her!"
Guest car, Himeko's room
"What's wrong, Little March? You look so happy, is there something that makes you excited?"
Himeko sipped her coffee and gestured for March 7th and Hoshi to sit down.
" Himeko! Listen to me, listen to me! The Supreme Guardian of Jarilo-VI is preparing for a festival celebration, and she's invited us to come and experience the atmosphere."
" Dan Heng is still in seclusion recuperating and isn't going anywhere. Teacher Ye Yan wants to slack off... So, would you like to come with us?"
A slight smile played on Himeko's lips, "No wonder March 7th is in such high spirits; she's clearly looking forward to something fun."
"Thank you for the invitation, but I have some matters to attend to and can't get away for the time being. Please give my regards to that [ Supreme Guardian ] girl."
"The Trailblaze spirit of Jarilo-VI was forged by the four of you... You should also cherish the gratitude of the locals."
"Next time, next time I will definitely make time to go with you."