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Seeing Bai Yan raise his eyebrows, Walter immediately explained, "This is temporarily borrowed by Durandal. We have also made contact with the new world of the former civilization and opened a limited passage. This experiment is a joint effort between the two sides."

He then connected with Gunius.

Bai Yan looked up at the sky, as if he had resigned himself to his fate.

[Mr. Walter, how are things on your end?]

It's Rita's voice.

"We have arrived at our destination—"

Walter looked at Bai Yan, who nodded as if he had lost his dream.

"We also found Bai Yan. He's on a space vehicle called the Star Train, and he's doing well so far."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line.

Rita's voice then rose considerably, but her tone remained composed and elegant.

【Xiao Yan, even so, are you going to keep running away?】

Bai Yan felt nostalgic after not hearing that voice for so long.

However, at this moment, it seemed to him more like a death warrant.

This wouldn't be possible if it were just Rita.

Soon, Durandal's voice also appeared.

[Bai Yan? Where are you?!]

"In the universe."

Upon hearing the response, the two on the other end seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Durandal continued to persuade her.

[So much time has passed, and people don't care as much anymore. Even Raiden Mei has let go of what happened back then.]

"Bianca, if you don't know how to persuade someone, you don't have to."

But Aunt Theresa also said she wouldn't pursue those issues with you anymore.

"It has nothing to do with her."

Rita, look...

Then Rita's voice came again.

【Xiao Yan, what kind of place is the Starry Sky Train?】

"...It is an organization whose core mission is to explore the universe. The Star Train is the most important vehicle, capable of traveling between star systems."

So, this is how Xiaoyan escaped? She'd rather stay away for so long?

Bai Yan covered his face.

Himeko and Pam, who were standing nearby, had already started to chuckle.

Judging from his tone and Bai Yan's reaction, it was clear that he was genuinely injured.

Walter didn't laugh.

In the laboratory on the other side, Siegfried, sitting in the corner, did not smile either.

Of course, the reasons why the two didn't laugh were different, which will not be discussed here.

Bai Yan pondered for a long time.

We can continue riding the Star Train, but as for going back... let's think about it some more!

Just as he was thinking about speaking, a sudden change occurred.

The portal opened again.

Pam didn't react at all; she just sat to the side eating snacks and blinking her eyes with great interest, like a child watching a cartoon.

Bai Yan stared blankly as one familiar face after another emerged from the portal.

Anna was the first to step forward, complaining that "Kiana was too strong." She glanced at everyone present, a glint of light in her eyes, bowed slightly, and then slipped to Bai Yan's side, taking his arm in hers.

"how--"

Bai Yangang caught a glimpse of Anna's excited and teasing gaze as a large number of uninvited guests filed out of the portal.

Aponia smiled faintly, her entire body enveloped by a terrifying power that seemed to come from the blessing of the end, its intensity astounding.

She spoke immediately upon appearing.

Please do not run away.

As soon as she finished speaking, all the power in her body was drained away; then Bai Yan felt his shoulders being suppressed for a moment.

He was startled and immediately channeled his power to resist.

However, a flash of purple light appeared, and the cold, sharp blade was still pressed against his neck.

Bai Yan was not afraid of this sword, even though it was the Key of God.

However, Sakura, who was holding the knife, gently brought her lips to Bai Yan's ear and pleaded in a gentle tone, "Don't move, okay? There are some things I want to talk to you about, and I also want to thank you with some actions."

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Sakura's face and noticed that her pretty face was slightly flushed and her eyes were like autumn water.

Is it...

Aponia said softly, "The black box that stores everyone's memories has been found, and Dr. Mebius has also found a special method to allow everyone to safely obtain some power."

Bai Yan glared at Aponia and gritted his teeth, saying, "You guys are really capable!"

Then he added, "Sakura, actually I have my reasons—"

"It's okay, I don't mind. I just hope you'll come to the New World first."

"..."

Sakura's body was almost pressed against Shirohiko's back, and she didn't seem to care about this intimate contact at all.

Bai Yan swallowed hard, awaiting the arrival of the "judgment".

Fu Hua and the Herrscher of Knowledge, who looked delighted, appeared. Fu Hua nodded awkwardly to Bai Yan and Himeko, then stood silently next to Bai Yan.

Rita and Durandal, who had just been on the phone, followed closely behind.

Rita smiled broadly: "Although the call just now was just stalling for time, we didn't lie to Xiaoyan."

"You just wait."

Ignoring Bai Yan's threat, Rita stood next to Anna.

Durandal walked up to Bai Yan with satisfaction: "This time, once again, the great figures of the previous civilization provided the greatest assistance—"

The next moment, her face flushed, but she still managed to keep her tone calm: "After we get back... let's do it the way Shenzhou does, okay?"

Bai Yan glanced at her sideways: "Let me confirm first: in accordance with the style of Shenzhou, and also in accordance with the public order and good customs of Shenzhou?"

"..."

"You don't think I, a civil official, lack attention to detail, do you? Has your dear sister already achieved enlightenment? Is it that easy for her to achieve enlightenment?"

Durandal remained silent, standing beside Rita with her head down.

Then Raiden Mei and Bronya appeared.

Bronya looked around and stood next to Sakura.

Raiden Mei stared at Shirohiko: "You haven't done anything out of line, have you?"

"I am not interested in daughters."

"Humph!"

Raiden Mei walked to the side with a sullen face.

Himeko brought over a dozen cups of coffee, her face beaming with the joy of watching a show.

Pam ate snacks while watching the show, nodding slightly at each uninvited guest, seemingly having a good impression of them.

Finally, a slender yet powerful foot stepped in.

In an instant, the original passengers on the train were all jolted, sensing that some terrifying presence was about to descend.

Pam stopped eating her snacks and stared at the portal with a serious expression.

However, the next second, it resumed eating as before, but its eyes remained fixed on the last person.

Bai Yan: "..."

Kiana's eyes were now fixed on Bai Yan.

Her gaze was more complex than ever before.

Everyone remained silent, waiting for her to speak.

After a long pause, Kiana slowly spoke: "I still can't equate you with Xiaoyan... but it is indeed the case. My sisters explained everything to me before."

At this point, Kiana hesitated for a moment, "I... I certainly wish the world were the one where Xiao Yan was alive, and you were Xiao Yan—so... could you let me gradually, through practice, get to know the real Xiao Yan, the real you?"

Bai Yan swallowed hard, looked left and right, and found that everyone was looking down at themselves.

He looked up at Kiana again, whose eyes were cautious, as if she were afraid the bubble would disappear.

Finally, Bai Yan sighed and helplessly shrugged.

"If you don't mind that I've lied to you for so many years..."

Before he could finish speaking, he smelled a faint fragrance and was then tightly embraced by Kiana who rushed over.

The carriages were quiet as the Star Train continued its journey through the universe.

[The End]