Before March 7th’s words had even faded, a spiraling arrow tore through the air, shooting straight for her face!
Dan Heng reacted with lightning speed, his spear sweeping forward to meet it.
“Clang—crackle!”
The spear tip and the arrow collided with violent friction, sending a shower of sparks flying.
The spiraling arrow was ultimately deflected off course and slammed viciously into the ground nearby.
Boom!
Dust and debris erupted everywhere.
The ground was torn open with a hideous gash.
At the same moment, a towering figure descended from above—it was a Voidranger Trampler, longbow in hand, form resembling a centaur, landing heavily right before the group.
“March, is your mouth blessed by an Aeon or something?” Xu Zixuan couldn’t help but chuckle.
“The moment you don’t mention the enemy, the whole journey is smooth sailing.
The second you open your mouth, this guy delivers himself right to our doorstep.”
It was simply too hilarious.
They hadn’t run into a single Voidranger the whole way.
March 7th opens her mouth, and a Trampler appears right before their eyes.
“Hey!
How is this my fault?!” March 7th stomped her foot in frustration.
“They clearly picked this moment on their own, okay!”
Voidranger Trampler: Are you all underestimating me a little too much?
It let out a furious howl.
The surrounding space rippled, and countless Voidrangers materialized from the void, completely surrounding the group in the blink of an eye.
“Hey!
You can’t beat us so you call for backup?!
Are you that afraid of losing?!” March 7th shouted, flustered and exasperated.
Xu Zixuan watched her all ruffled and bristling, and the corner of his mouth couldn’t help but curl into a pleasing arc.
How cute…
Despite her grumbling, March 7th’s hands were anything but idle.
Her bowstring was already drawn taut, arrow nocked and ready.
It was just that the Voidrangers were so numerous she didn’t know which one to aim at first.
The others also swiftly entered combat stances.
Just at that moment, a machine resembling a propeller suddenly roared onto the scene!
Its high-speed spinning blades, like the scythe of a reaper, instantly minced all the Voidrangers closing in on the group.
“Hahaha!
Perfect timing!” March 7th’s eyes lit up and she burst out laughing.
March 7th naturally recognized this as Himeko’s weapon, and she was absolutely delighted.
Himeko had come to reinforce them!
“Go.”
Dan Heng spoke coolly, taking the initiative to hold the rear and signaling the others to evacuate swiftly.
The group seized the opportunity to break through the encirclement and rushed toward the cabin door ahead.
The moment they pushed open the door, a gentle and composed female voice reached them.
“Every time, it’s always such a close call…”
“But what matters is, you’re back.”
Himeko slowly turned around, her gaze soft as she looked upon the few who had entered. This chapter is updated first at novelping.com.
Xu Zixuan gazed at Himeko and couldn’t help but reveal a smile.
Her slender hands were lightly folded together.
Her magnificent gown only accentuated her graceful and elegant bearing.
The front of her skirt traced elegant curves, while the cape at the back and its multi-layered design added a sense of solemnity and texture.
Despite the intricacy of her attire, it didn’t look the least bit cumbersome on her.
Rather, it was exceptionally striking.
“My lady, it is a great pleasure to make your acquaintance…”
Xu Zixuan produced a rose from who knows where and gently held it between his lips, beginning to cosplay a Knight of Beauty.
He placed his right hand over his heart and gave a slight bow, executing a standard and elegant knight’s salute.
“Ah!
Amidst this vast sea of stars, such radiance truly exists!”
“Your very existence is the most beautiful ode to Idrila, the Aeon of Beauty!”
“Please forgive my lapse in decorum—my eyes have been utterly captured by your brilliance.”
“This is no mundane beauty, but a treasure carved by wisdom, courage, and the passage of time itself.”
“Your grace alone is enough to lend color and warmth to this cold and indifferent universe.”
“To have met you must surely be a blessing bestowed by the Aeon of Beauty upon my devout soul.”
His gaze was focused and fervent, yet carried not the slightest trace of offense.
Only the purest homage to “Beauty” itself.
Dan Heng: …Do you think I believe a word of that?
Arlan: …He’s a Knight of Beauty?
Doesn’t seem like one at all!
“Hey hey hey, what’s gotten into you?!
Did you get possessed?!”
March 7th stared at Xu Zixuan with eyes full of shock and suspicion, half-convinced he’d been overtaken by some spirit.
Was this really the same utterly ridiculous Xu Zixuan she knew?
Dan Heng remained expressionless as ever.
Having long since equated Xu Zixuan with “Masked Fool,” no absurd behavior could surprise him anymore.
Awoo…
Stelle clapped her hands together in sudden realization.
So the one Dad wants to chase is this lady.
She’s so pretty!
Caelus silently pulled out his little notebook and solemnly recorded: Courtship Tip: First, disguise yourself as a Knight of Beauty and say a bunch of really impressive-sounding things…
Faced with this sudden yet utterly earnest praise, Himeko paused for a moment, then let out a soft laugh.
“What an interesting knight.”
She looked at Xu Zixuan with a smile.
“Thank you for your compliments.
Were we aboard the Express, I believe I would invite you to share a cup of coffee…
Unfortunately, now is hardly the opportune moment.”
“Hey hey, Himeko!
Don’t let him fool you!”
March 7th hastily cut in.
“Don’t be fooled by how decent he looks right now.
He wasn’t like this before! Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
Earlier he, earlier he—” She gestured wildly, trying to describe the earlier chaos.
“Well then, does this gentleman have anything else to say?” Himeko turned to Xu Zixuan with keen interest, curious to hear his response.
“That would depend on whether Miss Himeko is willing to believe me, or whether she believes Miss March 7th.”
Xu Zixuan countered with perfect composure and debonair charm.
“Do you truly think I could be that sort of person?”
“I naturally believe Little March.”
Himeko’s smile remained, but her gaze now carried a hint of scrutiny.
“Your words and actions remind me of the Masked Fools.
Might I ask what brings you to Herta Space Station this time?”
“Huh?
Masked Fools?!
Those followers of Elation who chase after nothing but entertainment?!”
March 7th finally caught on, the realization hitting her after the fact.
Now that she thought about it carefully, Xu Zixuan’s conduct really did have the flair of the Path of Elation!
“Dan Heng!
You figured this out ages ago, didn’t you?
Why didn’t you tell me!” She turned to Dan Heng, puffing with indignation.
Dan Heng: “…”
His silence said everything.
“Actually, I’m really not a Masked Fool.” Xu Zixuan spread his hands helplessly.
“Though I’m not exactly a Knight of Beauty either.”
Right at that moment, the smiling mask in his pocket once again fell to the floor with a “plop.”
Xu Zixuan: “…”
He looked around at the others in silence.
Dan Heng: “…”
“And you still say you’re not a Masked Fool?!”
March 7th pointed at Xu Zixuan, her voice full of righteous fury.
Arlan’s eyelid was twitching as well.
Wasn’t this a bit too hard to keep a straight face at?
How were these people still able to maintain such elegant poise at a time like this?
“Aha!
I’ve had enough of you!”
Xu Zixuan snatched up the mask and hurled it outward in a fit of rage.
“You’ve done this over and over!
You’re doing it on purpose!”
“Aha aha…”
The mask traced an arc through the air, spun in a full circle, and then flew right back into his pocket, wagging its tail all the way.
“So awesome!”
“Bro, you’re incredible!”
Stelle clapped with genuine admiration.
Caelus flipped open his notebook once more and solemnly added: New Discovery: After a Fool’s mask is thrown away, it shall fly back on its own.