22: Chapter 22 – Stelle: O.o?
22: Chapter 22 – Stelle: O.o?
Dan Heng shook his head slightly.
Logically, he should have long since anticipated March 7th’s unreliability.
But perhaps the seemingly cold young man still harbored a warm heart.
That was why, upon hearing that someone was calling for help, he had used his long spear, Cloud-Piercer, to shatter the stone wall.
As the dust settled, Dan Heng and March 7th saw the scene inside the room clearly.
There were three people, none of whom they recognized.
Were they researchers from the space station?
But judging by their attire, it didn’t seem likely.
It was March 7th who suddenly started shouting, her eyes sparkling.
“Ahhh!
Silver Wolf!
It’s really you!” “Hm?
You know me?” Silver Wolf was a little surprised.
“Of course!
I’m a huge fan!” “If you hadn’t wrecked that network company’s headquarters on Pier Point and given all the players a choose-your-own 5-star, I never would have gotten the chance to max out my favorite character!” Silver Wolf raised a hand and scratched her cheek, clearly a little pleased as she spoke humbly.
“It was nothing.” “Please, please, can I get a picture with you!?” March 7th instantly turned into a fangirl, sidling up to Silver Wolf and begging.
When the girl acted spoiled, she had a magical charm that was impossible to refuse.
Not to mention she even bent down to respect Silver Wolf’s height!
It seemed that even March 7th had her moments of high emotional intelligence!
“…Alright, fine.” Silver Wolf cooperatively struck a rebellious-girl-blowing-bubblegum pose.
With a click!
March 7th had successfully acquired a photo with Silver Wolf.
Only then did she turn her attention to Stelle and Zao Wu, who were staring at her from the side.
The girl’s eyes lit up again, sparkling like pink cryo-blossoms.
“Wow, what a pretty boy!” “Come take a picture with big sis~ I’ll give you candy.” “…” Zao Wu was a bit bewildered.
Although he didn’t dislike this pretty, pink-haired young lady, he remembered what Sister Kafka had warned him about.
If a stranger offers you candy, don’t take it.
The weight of Kafka’s words was still substantial.
So just as he was about to refuse, he heard Stelle suddenly speak up.
“I’ll take the photo with you.
You give him the candy.” “Huh?” Wait, the math could work like that?
Even March 7th was stunned by the tall, gray-haired girl’s thought process.
At this point, Silver Wolf had to step in and straighten out the path March 7th had derailed.
“Speaking of which, you two probably didn’t come here just to take pictures, did you?” “Oh, right, right!
I almost forgot!” March 7th rubbed the back of her pink-haired head, embarrassed.
Behind her, Dan Heng approached slowly, spear in hand.
His gaze immediately fell upon the Xianzhou-style longsword hanging at Zao Wu’s waist, and his expression changed slightly.
“Let me introduce us.
We’re from the Astral Express.
My name is March 7th!” After speaking, March 7th nudged the person beside her with her elbow.
Dan Heng was helpless but cooperated nonetheless.
“My name is Dan Heng.” “We received a distress call from the Herta Space Station.
We’re here to deal with the Antimatter Legion and rescue the trapped researchers.” “But seriously, this Antimatter Legion is acting so weird!” “They just appeared inside the station out of nowhere.
Who knows who led them here!” “Do you guys have any clues?” The pink-haired girl tilted her head.
Silver Wolf: “…” Zao Wu: “…” Stelle: “O.o?” “About that, we’re not too sure.” “We were also being chased by a group of Voidspawn and had to escape in here.” Silver Wolf’s words were half-truth, half-lie.
She knew Zao Wu wasn’t good at lying, so she proactively took on that role for him.
Stelle, on the other hand, looked completely lost.
Voidspawn?
What’s that?
Can you eat it?
In any case, since March 7th and Dan Heng had been so open, it wouldn’t be appropriate for Silver Wolf’s group to remain secretive.
“I’m Silver Wolf.
I’m too lazy to say the rest.” “It’s okay, I’ll fill it in for you!
I will spread the glory of the Choose-your-own Aeon throughout the Express!” March 7th really was Silver Wolf’s little fangirl.
But that was normal.
Silver Wolf was very popular among the youth of the universe, and March 7th was enthusiastic about everything a girl her age “should be” enthusiastic about.
Choose-your-own Aeon?
Silver Wolf caught an interesting term.
Was that what the outside world called her?
Hmph.
They had good taste.
Maybe she should make another trip to Pier Point someday and grant another choose-your-own 5-star?
“My name is Zao Wu.
This is Stelle.” Zao Wu’s introduction was concise, as he understood the principle of “the more you say, the more you might misspeak.” Furthermore, the young man with March 7th had been sizing him and the sword at his waist up with a strange look for some reason.
Zao Wu, being far more sensitive than the average person, found it hard not to notice.
So he had to be a little wary.
After all, the Xianzhou longsword was a weapon given to him by Brother Blade.
As for why he also had to introduce Stelle… “Mhm, my name is Stelle!” One could tell from the look of profound wisdom in Stelle’s eyes.
She had indeed only just learned her own name.
Due to having been asleep for so long, Stelle’s current state was still rather… dazed and ditzy.
Once she fully recovered and came to understand and accept this world, she would probably be much better.
Silver Wolf: I don’t think so… The memory of this child treating a trash can as her home and beating up a wardrobe demon in her youth was still fresh in Silver Wolf’s mind.
“Zao Wu and Stelle, those are both great names!” “Then from this day forward, the five-person Voidspawn Annihilation Squad is officially formed!” March 7th cheered energetically, arbitrarily deciding that Zao Wu’s group were now her comrades.
At the same time, she stretched out her right hand, palm down.
Dan Heng understood what she meant, but please, spare him from this kind of thing… Zao Wu smiled faintly.
He liked Sister March 7th’s personality.
So he also extended his hand in response to her expectation, placing his hand flat on top of hers.
Seeing this, Silver Wolf raised a silver eyebrow and followed suit, placing her fingerless-gloved hand on the pile.
“Sigh…” Life isn’t easy, Dan Heng sighed.
He joined in as well.
All that was left was the renowned Trailblazer, Stelle!
She stroked her chin, seemingly analyzing the current situation with great concentration.
The next moment, it was as if a tiny, glowing lightbulb appeared beside her head.
I’ve got it!
Stelle immediately thrust out her right hand, forming a “scissors” sign.
At the same time, she announced in a tone full of pride.
“I win!” Silver Wolf: [?_??] Zao Wu: (´• ω •`) Dan Heng: (;＿?) March 7th: (O_o)??
“Sister Stelle, it’s actually done like this.” In the end, it was the angelic Zao Wu who, with a gentle voice and motion, took Stelle’s hand.
He placed it on top of everyone else’s.
As March 7th’s smile reappeared, she called out the final countdown.
“Three, two…” “One!” The five hands pressed down firmly, then shot up into the air!
“Yeah!” And with that, it was as if an invisible bond had been forged between the youths.