Spy-Technically as I said before, MC name is not Columbina but something really close to it, but I felt that it should be Columbina since they are basically identical.
Let me know your opinions on the matter.
[It’s not Columbia!
It’s Columbina—didn’t you hear?
March s tone just now, she must be a big shot!] [She’s just a counterpart, a similar name is fine.] [Who cares about counterparts!
Isn’t she pretty enough?
When she turned back to ask us, I literally held my breath.
She’s too beautiful!] On the screen, March 7th clearly had a million things she wanted to say to Columbina.
After all, on the Astral Express, she could chatter at Dan Heng for an entire trip.
But now, with her idol right beside her…
So she had been forcing herself to keep her mouth shut, but in the end, she couldn’t help but lean in closer to Columbina.
Fortunately, Dan Heng pulled her back just in time.
He could tell that Columbina disliked interacting with people, just as the rumors in the Cosmos said: the Moon Goddess dislikes being disturbed.
March 7th pouted in frustration, which only made her look even cuter.
[Hahaha, Teacher Dan Heng isn’t letting her speak.
Look at March’s grumpy face, I’m dying!] [Who gets it!
When March pouted, my heart just melted.
She’s too cute, bro!] The bullet comments kept buzzing about Little March, and only started to quiet down when heavy footsteps echoed from the corridor.
They were Voidrangers from the Antimatter Legion.
Just as they were about to lunge at the group, March 7th immediately raised her weapon, stepping forward to shield Columbina: “Sister Columbina, leave these Voidrangers to us!
Just stay back!” The moment she spoke, Dan Heng and Stelle also consciously rushed forward, perhaps because Columbina looked too fragile.
This caused everyone to subconsciously ignore her.
The battle featured a trial character, followed by a fight CG.
Throughout it all, Columbina simply kept her head down, standing in place.
In the CG, Voidrangers even ran past her, yet completely ignored her.
[Why isn’t Columbina fighting?] [I have a complaint!
Why can’t we trial her?
I really want to see her skill!] [Maybe she’s not done yet.
After all, she’s a newly dropped character.
It’s normal if her skill balance isn’t right yet.] Immediately after, everyone noticed something even stranger.
Those Voidrangers seemed completely unable to see Columbina.
Even when passing right by her, they only lunged at Dan Heng and the other two.
Only after all the Voidrangers were cleared away did Columbina finally lift her eyes to look at March 7th, her voice soft: “Thank you.” Just these two words made March 7th forget all the slight grievances Dan Heng had just stopped her from expressing, and she waved her hands vigorously: “No need for thanks, no need for thanks!
It’s what we should do!” The group continued walking forward and soon found Arlan in a room.
He was leaning against the corner of the wall, his dominant hand hanging by his side, clearly unable to move.
Seeing Dan Heng and the others, he froze for a moment, then leaned against the wall trying to stand up, but stumbled because of his leg injury, his tone carrying a hint of apology: “Sorry, it all happened too suddenly.
In order to protect the staff, I didn’t take care of myself.
I’ve made you worry.” He didn’t say the whole story.
In fact, he felt even more guilty inside, fearing that Miss Asta would be anxious if she found out, and also fearing that he would cause trouble for everyone on the Astral Express.
“Don’t get up.
You’ve injured your leg and your dominant hand.
Hiding was the right choice.” Dan Heng walked over and reached out to support him.
“Asta has been worried about you.
We’ll take you to the Master Control Zone now.” “I’ll trouble you all.” Arlan nodded, slowly straightening up with Dan Heng’s support.
His gaze swept over Dan Heng, March 7th, and Stelle one by one.
Yet, it never landed on Columbina, who was standing right beside them, as if she didn’t even exist.
Lil’ Hafu, watching from the screen, frowned in confusion.
“That’s a bit weird.
Why does it seem like Arlan can’t see Columbina?” [Maybe it’s just Arlan’s personality?] [No way.
Columbina is standing right there.
No matter how unobservant he is, he should have noticed her.
I think it’s more likely that something’s wrong with Columbina.] [Oh, you’re right.
The Voidrangers were doing the same thing during the fight earlier.] With this lingering doubt, the story continued to unfold.
Along the way, they passed through a room where Light Cones were stored.
Dan Heng even took the opportunity to explain some of the knowledge contained within the Light Cones.
Finally, the group arrived at the Master Control Zone.
As the door opened, March 7th let out a long sigh of relief and shouted happily, “Ugh!
It’s finally over!” Just after she spoke, she immediately turned her head to look at Columbina, her eyes full of curiosity: “Big Sister Columbina, why are you on the Space Station?” Just as she finished asking, Arlan, who was beside her, suddenly froze.
He whipped his head around, his gaze landing on Columbina.
His eyes widened instantly, shock written all over his face.
“M-Miss Columbina?!
Ah!
I-I didn’t notice you the whole time, I’m terribly sorry!” He never imagined that he’d been traveling with Columbina all along without even noticing her presence.
If this got out, it would be far too rude.
“It’s fine, I simply lowered my presence.
It’s not your fault,” Columbina said unhurriedly, her tone as calm as ever.
“I’ve been staying on the Space Station for some time now.
This time, I just happened to run into you.” With one sentence, she both answered March 7th’s question and eased Arlan’s embarrassment.
Just then, Asta walked over from behind the control console, her eyes immediately finding Columbina.
But she only gave Columbina a slight nod before immediately rushing to Arlan’s side, her voice filled with worry.
“Arlan, are you okay?
How serious are your injuries?” She had not wanted to trouble Columbina.
Now that she had taken the initiative to help, any more words from her would only make her seem ungracious.
“It’s nothing serious, I’ll be fine after some rest,” Arlan said, forcing a smile to keep Asta from worrying.
“Thank you all, Miss Columbina, and everyone from the Astral Express.” Asta stood up and bowed deeply to the group, her tone filled with sincerity.
“Hello, Miss Columbina.
I am Himeko, the Astral Express’s Navigator.” A gentle yet capable voice spoke as Himeko’s gaze immediately fell upon Columbina.
“March 7th and Dan Heng are young.
I hope they didn’t cause you any trouble on the way?” Columbina glanced at Himeko and replied softly, “They…
are very good.
I like them very much.” Upon hearing this, Himeko couldn’t help but be taken aback.
This was a remarkably high appraisal.
After recovering, Himeko couldn’t help but smile.
“You’ve given them quite a high rating.
But as long as they didn’t cause any trouble, that’s all that matters.” She had been worried that March 7th’s talkative nature would annoy the Moon Goddess.
After all, the rumors circulating through the Cosmos always said the Moon Goddess disliked being disturbed.
Well, this was good.
Himeko and Asta chatted for a while about the Space Station and Herta.
Afterward, Asta asked the Express Crew to comfort some of the staff.
For the player, this meant a free-roam dialogue segment.
You could choose to talk to other characters first.