Here we go.
March: Whoa! So that's a Xianzhou ship? It looks even bigger than Jarilo-VI!
Bileam: Guess global warming got to them.
Dan Heng: For the Xianzhou natives, these ships are their planets. Terrestrial environments are cradles that allow civilizations to survive and then develop. Some of those civilizations progress further, constructing space-faring vessels which allow them to voyage into the unknown. The Xianzhou Alliance is one such civilization.
Bileam noted the freakishly uncanny knowledge and nostalgic expression his black haired Nameless had on the Xiazhou Luofu.
Coming to a conclusion in almost an instant Bileam nodded and focused back on the conversation.
Dan Heng: I've only glimpsed it a few times... but it's as magnificent as I remember...
A small smirk flashed Bileams face as Dan Heng only proved his theory. Now to only find out why he left this place.
March: You okay there? What's with all the lonely nostalgia vibes?
Dan Heng only sighed while Himeko kept requesting clearance to land onto the Xianzhou ship. All she got was a transferring message continually repeating itself.
Stelle: Sounds like one of those automated customer service numbers...
Welt: Somethings not right...
Himeko: The signals still repeating but no one's guiding us in to dock.
March: Seems like the Stellaron Hunters were telling the truth. A Stellaron is really on the Xianzhou...
The cotton candy hair colored girl begins to compare their situation to a sci-fi horror movie, however Dan Heng stops her line of thought, while the transmission signal is still on repeat.
Himeko: It's still on repeat... Ah! There we go!
Signal: The Jade Gate is now opening. On behalf of the Xianzhou Luofu: Welcome guests from afar. Please proceed to dock in accordance with the guidance-
The signal breaks off of the still automated message, putting everyone into confusion.
Welt: Well, we should get going. Himeko, stay vigilant back here on the Express.
Himeko: Relax. I've got Dan Heng here with me.
Bileam: Should I have someone guard them, just in case...? Nah, they're competent enough.
Stelle: You're staying here?
Himeko: Yes, but I won't be putting my feet up. There's a lot to take care of here on the train. If you want to stay and help keep maintenance-
Stelle: Nope! I'm good.
Himeko: Hehe~ Well then, make sure you're properly prepared before you set off.
The two girls of the ship go get prepared in their rooms while Himeko gets herself some coffee. Dan Heng heads to his room, leaving Welt and Bileam alone.
Bileam: Do you want someone to watch over them?
Welt: Hm? What do you mean?
Bileam: Don't think I don't notice the nostalgic and protective looks you give Himeko... Anyway, if you want to protect her this time, then just know our interests are aligned.
Welt: What-! How do you... Unless... you know about it then.
Bileam: I was there, but it's a little bit more complicated.
Welt: After we seal this Stellaron, would you tell us more about yourself?
Bileam: ...maybe.
The uncomfortable look on Bileam's face told Welt all that he needed to know that the white haired Aeon's past was an extremely sore subject.
