Departure

All of them head inside. The inside of the ship wasn't quite spacious. There was a small sleeping compartment in the back with 6 beds. With a huge monitor and view at the front. Many sits covering the area. A medium-size Fridge on the corner with a small kitchen for cooking. 2 bathrooms beside the bed. It was a tight space. Ken responded,

"Well, the inside isn't that big."

you could feel the disappointment in his voice.

Ryu replied,

"Well, what's the problem? For the two of us, this should be enough."

"Nah. I plan to build a crew ."

"A crew?"

"For us to survive or even explore this massive universe, the two of us isn't enough."

"How many are you planning to recruit?"

"nine or ten people I guess. And the first recruit is gonna be her." Ken responded while pointing his finger towards Akame. Akame pushed his hand aside and yelled,

"Wait what? I didn't consent to this!"

"Too bad. I already decided it." Ken smirked.

"Who the hell are you to decide! I refuse!" she shouted

"In the case, I refuse your refusal" Ken's overly complex logic.

"That doesn't make any sense."

"Sure it does"

While they were arguing Kyo pulled out the monitor in front and shouted,

"Be quiet and listen!"

They all went silent. Ryuji sighed,

"Chill Kyo. Don't get too worked up about it."

Kyo proceeded to ignore it and started to show a planet that looked green. Much greener than the earth itself. It also looked bigger than any planet in this solar system. Kyo explained,

"This planet is called Urgonia. This is where I put the destination for the ship to. The planet is 5 times bigger than Earth. The dominant species who reside there are called the Urgonians. They are primarily hunters and basically do bounty hunting. They may be as smart as earthlings but their connection with the Xenon government has given them access to tools and ships far greater than anything in this region. Since you're planning to travel the whole universe you guys first need the basic tools and materials that are needed to survive in this world."

He walked close to Ken and pulled a card from his pocket and responded,

"Keep this card with you at all cost. Your main priority is to land on the capital of the richest country on that planet Urmolion. I have a friend there who runs an item shop. He goes by the name of Zacrov Vermilion. A famous person there. Show him this card and he will give you everything you need for your travels."

That is a lot of information for Ken and the others to take in. Kyo looked at Ryuji and Mike and ordered,

"Let's go. Let them sort things out here."

Kyo left the ship. Ryu noticed Kyo's distant face since morning. He pulled Ken by his shoulder and whispered,

"go talk with your father."

Ken walked outside the ship. Kyo was smoking in the corner of the beach. Ken slowly walked close.

"Smoking so much is bad you know. You should stop smoking."

Kyo didn't say anything. He continued to smoke. Ken looked at him confused,

"Are you angry at me or something?"

Kyo replied with a sigh,

"No. It's nothing."

" Dad I don't wanna leave earth with regrets. Tell me if there is something wrong."

"It's nothing..."

"I see."

"Take this pill. It will help you understand any and every language of the universe. Give it to your friend as well. "

"Oh, thanks."

The conversation has become awkward. Kyo was not showing any emotions.

why can't I say it? Why can't I tell him!"

these words started to echo in Kyo's head.

Ken walked away without saying a word. He started to enter the ship. Mike and Ryuji said their goodbyes to him and the others. The sun was shining beautifully. Kyo wasn't looking at Ken. Ken started to look sad. As he walked inside Kyos words reach him

"Take care son. Come home soon."

They both finally look eye to eye. Ken could see the tears in Kyos eyes yet he was smiling at Ken. Ken slowly walked close to him. Kyo's crying wasn't stopping. Ken pulled his hands forward and declared with determination,

"I will. Once I become the Overlord of this universe."

Kyo shook Ken's hand and responded with a smile,

"Alright future Overlord. I will hold onto those words."

Thye both smiled at each other. A scene that was captivating for everyone. the bond between a father and his son.

As he entered, the ship's door closed. The ship slowly started to hover. As the engine from behind started. Kyo threw his cigarette away. Ryuji tried to comfort him but Kyos tears weren't stopping. Ken looked back at Earth from the ship as he exited Earth's orbit. A small circle gate started to form in front of them. As the ship entered the gate it disappeared from the Milkyway galaxy. Kyo was still staring at the sky. He responded,

"Hey, Ryuji..."

"What?"

"I think...I'm going to stop smoking for now."

Ryuji could not help but smile. With a tearful goodbye, they had departed.