Himeko: Wait, It's Coming for Me

Jarilo-VI, from a certain perspective, this planet was like the Herta Space Station, belonging to the newbie village level in the game. The biggest threat on this planet was just a Stellaron.

There were no Emanators of the Destruction, nor were there any wolves that could slash Aeons. It was all about safety and peace of mind.

And this small planet, once recorded in the trailblazing star chart, its importance to the universe was practically like a fish's bicycle.

To put it bluntly—it didn't matter if it existed or not.

If it were in the past, this planet would at least be lush and full of its own vitality, enough to provide a resting place and trade for passing interstellar travelers. But now, this place had become like a debtor who owed money, and the creditor was too lazy to even come and collect, because it was impossible to pay it back…

Wow, seeing this big ice ball from space is really spectacular. It's a pity that for those who live here, this kind of environment probably isn't very friendly.

Twilight, Caelus, and March 7th leaned against the train window in a row, curiously looking at the planet outside the window.

Welt wanted to join them, but he felt a bit embarrassed, so he could only crane his neck, pretending to be reserved while peeking outside—come on, as an Earthling, a big icy planet with people living on it was really cool, okay!

And Himeko, as the only reliable adult on the entire train, looked at them, smiling without saying a word.

"Bad news, the spatial readings are abnormal, and the stability of the Star Rail has dropped to 12%, which means—"

Just then, Pom-Pom trotted out of the conductor's room on its short legs. Upon seeing Twilight looking at its big ears, it immediately trembled, hid behind Himeko's legs, and then carefully peeked out half of its face, shivering:

"O-our docking plan has changed, from the original seven days to an indefinite stay… until the abnormality is eliminated."

"Indefinite? Could it be that this time it's the kind of accident Himeko mentioned before, that might happen on the road?" Caelus asked curiously.

Because they had stayed at the Herta Space Station for a considerable amount of time, he had learned a lot from Himeko and Welt about the situations they might encounter during their journey, but this was the first time he had personally experienced it.

"That's right, this time the reason is also a Stellaron."

"Dan Heng?" Seeing Dan Heng walking out of the train car, March 7th widened her eyes in surprise. "You actually came out so proactively this time? I thought you were going to stay in your room until we were about to leave and had to call you."

"After all, this is Caelus and Twilight's first trailblazing, I'm a little worried." Dan Heng crossed his arms and said calmly, "So this time, I'm going with you."

"'Worried~'—why don't I see you caring about me like this? But you're so enthusiastic about Caelus and Twilight!" March 7th puffed up her cheeks angrily, but her anger came and went quickly, and she immediately smiled happily. "Ah, whatever, then let's all go together!"

"Young people really have a lot in common." Himeko chuckled softly, looking at the four people who were getting along well. "In that case, I'll entrust this trailblazing journey to Jarilo to Caelus, little Twilight, Dan Heng, and little March—"

The two of us old folks, Welt and I, will stay on the train for now to give the young people some experience… Himeko wanted to say this, but Welt's gaze, full of longing but embarrassed to speak, constantly shifting between her and the planet in space, made her feel both amused and helpless:

"Let your Uncle Yang lead the team this time."

"Okay—ahem, I mean, everyone, don't worry. If there's anything you want to do, you don't need to worry about me too much. After all, a trailblazing journey is all about freedom."

Suppressing the joy in his heart, Welt put on the appearance of a reliable senior.

If he were the Welt from long ago, who had already ended the events of Otto, Kevin, and even the Finality, then perhaps he would have a heart that could retire to the countryside—but now he was just a hot-blooded youth who was interrupted halfway through fighting a boss and thrown out of his home.

In this situation, letting him sit on the train and watch others go on adventures in an icy world with super robots… He couldn't do it!

The information clearly stated that there were giant robots on this planet!

Even if they were frozen, he might be able to replicate one based on his experience with remaining structures. He knew that giving young people some room to grow might be better, but his soul as a mecha enthusiast was burning…

"Isn't Himeko coming with us?"

Seeing Twilight running up to her and looking up at her in confusion, Himeko's heart melted—heavens, how could there be such a cute little darling in this world? Although she didn't even have a boyfriend, she felt that adopting a daughter like Twilight would be pretty good…

"Someone has to watch the train. And if everyone's gone, wouldn't Pom-Pom be too lonely?"

"Then I'll stay and accompany…" Twilight subconsciously wanted to say something, but she seemed to notice something wrong. She looked up at Himeko in confusion, then turned to look at Caelus behind her, looking like a computer that was overloaded and had crashed. "But, but I have to go with Caelus…"

"Alright, alright, little Twilight, you go and play with everyone first. Pom-Pom and I will be waiting for you on the train~"

Seeing Twilight's dilemma, Himeko thoughtfully knelt down and stroked Twilight's head. Seeing her squint her eyes like a cat, she felt a surge of motherly love.

Her daughter is just too cute!

But is this child… a little taller?

Roar, her favorability is now level nine. As expected, the way to win over Himeko is to trigger her motherly instincts—but being cute like this is really not for me. Compared to being a good baby and currying favor, it feels easier to become an older sister and trick Caelus…

But there were also drawbacks to the fact that the Express crew was always together. While she was considering farming favorability from others, she had to take Caelus's feelings into account, after all, he was the absolutely important one.

It was a bit troublesome, but it didn't matter. Anyway, according to the current trend, by the time she maxed out Himeko's favorability, she would definitely treat her better than her own mother. She would definitely be treated as her real daughter.

When that time came and she died, the energy that Himeko's grief over losing her daughter would produce would definitely be immense… Sigh, isn't it a bit bad to exploit the motherly instincts of Himeko, a single older woman?

Twilight felt her conscience aching—ah, she seemed to have no conscience, then never mind.

She had to earn the gold coins of juniors and peers, and she had to earn the gold coins of seniors as well. This was called being well-rounded!

Twilight believed that as members of the protagonist group, the Express crew all had strong hearts and could overcome all sadness~