Prologue Chapter 5: Herta's Space Station

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~ Astral Express, Parlor Car ~

When the speaker went silent after Pom-Pom announced the Astral Express approaching its destination, Y/N paced back and forth in the Parlor Car, trying to unravel the mystery from the vivid dream or memory he experienced during his sleep. Three crucial questions plagued his thoughts: where did that take place, who were those people who killed him, and why did they take Mirror of Transcendence?

Y/N's thoughts were interrupted as he noticed a colossal, elongated structure floating in space through the train's window. Intrigued, he approached the window to get a closer look at the breathtaking beauty of it.

"Is this the space station they mentioned?" Y/N wondered aloud, addressing no one in particular.

Suddenly, a voice coming from a pink-haired girl answered the knight's question from behind.

"Yes, that's the station. Are you excited?" March asks, popping seemingly out of nowhere.

The Emanator was surprised by the sudden appearance of the young girl, but not to the extent that made him jump.

"Please refrain from doing that, March." The knight requested.

"Did I manage to startle you, Y/N?" March teased, eliciting a chuckle from him.

"Far from it." Y/N replied.

March pouted from the reaction he gave out and pointed at him as she declared something that made Y/N curious.

"Mark my words, I will scare you one day." She spoke with confidence.

"March, you do remember that I'm just a passenger, and I won't be on the Astral Express forever." The knight gently reminded the girl.

"Well, that's just mean I'll have to do it before you leave." She smugly said as her hands put themselves on her hips, thinking she could accomplish what she just stated.

Y/N chuckled softly and approached March. He placed his hand on her head and ruffled her hair as if they were siblings.

"Whatever you say." He replied before leaving March to her own devices.

"Hey! I just finished fixing my hair!" March exclaimed in frustration as she attempted to rearrange her disheveled locks caused by Y/N's playful gesture.

"Hey! Get back here!" She yelled as she chased after Y/N, attempting to catch him.

~ Herta's Space Station, Supply Zone ~ 

The Astral Express entered the massive structure visible through the window and stopped within it. The speaker crackled to life, with Pom-Pom announcing that they had reached the Supply Zone of Herta's Space Station and that passengers were now free to disembark.

The Astral Express Crew, accompanied by Y/N, stepped off the train and onto the Railway Platform. As they disembarked, they spotted a young boy with dark skin and hair that was whitish-gray with black tips. He held a small dog in his arms and wore a welcoming smile. His expression seemed to shift to a mix of surprise and curiosity as he noticed the unfamiliar person among the crew members.

"Welcome back, Astral Express. I see you have yourself a new passenger." He greeted them warmly and took notice of Y/N.

"Hello, I'm Arlan, the head of security for Herta's Space Station, and this handsome little one is Peppy." he introduced himself and his canine companion.

" he introduced himself and his canine companion

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