Captain on bridg- I mean express

[Wakey wakey~, cutie~, you like sleeping with me~] I teased march. Because of me having a actual nice life this time I realized that I love to tease cute girls, which thinking about that sounds horrible.

[ugh... someone's unnecessarily cheerful this early in the morning.] March exhaustedly replied, looking half dead when she woke up [why do you always wake up exactly at 6 A.M with out an alarm, is this like a special ability that you have or some thing] the tired girl continued.

[well, I actually woke up at 5 A.M today.] I confidently told her

[WHAT, WHY?!] she loudly asked me

[well~, remember yesterdays incident, you know the inedible food I made. I woke up early to practice and I made some congee.] I proudly told her while grabbing her hand and dragging her to a table in my room.

March worryingly looked at the congee and picked up a spoon and ate it with her eyes closed. She slowly opened her eyes and said [at least it looks normal but for some reason it's .... extremely bland? and tasteless? how did you manage to do that?]

[Huh? but I'm pretty sure I added seasoning?] I told her. We looked at each other then glanced at the congee and we both agreed not to question it and move on to another conversation.

[Oh yeah! March your backstory. Since Pom-Pom said that everyone is special on the express, what's your super interesting lore.] I asked while trying to switch the conversation to something else.

[Yeah, my past. I don't remember much about it but all I remember was that I was fund in a block of ice and was named March 7th after the day I was found] she excitedly remarked

[I know you hear this a lot but... that name is weird] I shyly told her, trying to to upset her.

[it's ok I don't mind, that just makes me unique!] she happily replied. [oh but if I where to change my name what would it be?]

[huh. maybe Elysia] I accidently muttered

[THATS IT!!! I MIGHT NAME MYSELF ELYSIA!! IT'S SUCH A PRETTY NAME STELLE!] she loudly and and excitedly yelled out.

I shouldn't have said that name. Since march reminded me of her, I accidentally blurting it out and now March is extremely happy and when she find out that I named her after a died person that I like she might get pissed at me. I probably should steer away from this conversation and when I tried to steer it away, the express suddenly started to shake and all of a sudden me and March fell on the floor.

[ugh. What happened? WAIT IS THE TRAIN OK?] I asked March

[oww. Don't worry its just, the express warping. We should be at our destination now. Lets go.] march explain while slowly getting excited and proceeded to grab my hand and ran to the parlor cart.

March ran towards one of the many windows of the parlor cart. And the planet in front of us look dead, it's completely covered snow and it looks like a habitat were most animals or even people can survive.

[Morning, March. Stelle, did you sleep well] Himeko asked us.

[of course~ I slept with my cute girlfriend over here~] I jokingly replied back to the red haired women

[I'm not your girlfriend! well not yet... ANYWAYS, WHAT PLANET IS THAT!] march retorted and loudly yell out to obviously to change the topic.

[*giggle* This planet is called Jarilo-VI, it use to be a planet full of life and was similar to most other planets. I don't know what has happened to it but it seems like this trailblazing expedition won't be easy] Himeko said to the both of us.

[so this freezing planet is the destination. Do we have to explore this planet?] March asked

[Yeah do we have to, it doesn't seem like there will be any humans or species similar to us in this planet.] I added on to March.

[ The star rail stability is down 12%. The seven day stopover time is extended to indefinitely!] Pom-Pom said appearing next to Himeko

[WAIT SO WE ARE STUCK HERE.... FU-] I yelled out before cursing I got interrupted by Pom-Pom

[we just need to get rid of the anomaly, which is on this planet.] He explained to me

[Let me explain, imagine this is like a normal train and all of a sudden the rails suddenly snapped and the way forward leads to a collapsing abyss in which we will die to. So the only sensible thing to do is the brake hard to not die.] himeko explained further

[Wait, this again. Don't tell me there is a stellaron on this planet] March worryingly said

[Yes, you are correct March. The preliminary analysis shows that it is the result of a stellaron as always.] Welt slowly walked towards us and interjected our conversation.

[Stellaron, the nuke inside my body? That can easily destroy a world. Wait then we should get rid of it right?] I asked both welt and himeko.

[Don't worry, this isn't the first time the stellaron has interrupted the journey and won't be the last.] Himeko explain. And continued with [These things are shrouded in mystery even Herta isn't able to fully understand them... but the good thing is that we can fully neutralize them.]

[The only thing we can say for sure is that it's arrival causes massive changes to a planets ecosystem and their civilization. And they also generate distortions in space called fragmentums.] Welt added on

[So its similar to the Honkai and also Sa's wish seeds.] I replied to welt

[yes but stellarons are easier to deal with] He replied back

[so what's the difference?] I asked

[Stellarons are like cancer, wanting to destroy everything. For example Jarilo-VI being a frozen planet.] Welt answered

[Wait. What is Honkai and a wish seed? ] March asked both me and welt

[Honkai is a higher dimensional being that wants to merge itself with other civilizations and when merged they grow stronger. Likes similar to a stellaron but unlike a stellaron it doesn't want to destroy the planet. While a wish seed grants a bubble world a wish but the world will slowly collapses on itself and the destroyed bubble world's energy or power will be transferred to a higher dimensional being called Sa.] I explained to March to looks even more confused

[Higher dimensional being? merge? Bubble word? That's too complicated, lets just go explore the planet and get rid of the stellaron] She replied back

[March, Stelle, you guys will go with Dan Heng and explore the planet and get rid of the stellaron by bringing it here and me and Welt will deal with the rest] Himeko told us

[Awesome! We get to work as a team again, Stelle. Now lets get Dan Heng] March exclaimed

[wait, what about welt or you, himeko are you guys coming along] I asked

[someone need to stay on the train or Pom-Pom will get lonely. Nanook glanced at us a few days ago. so we need to be on the train to protect it.] Himeko explained

[so, it's still not our turn...] welt disappointingly said

[I know you really want to to but , we need to let these kids grow and form bonds with each other.] Himeko explained to welt

[And I need to stay and protect her, since I don't want that incident to happen to her again, you know her dying] I quietly whispered to Welt

As I was done whispering to welt, March went to Dan Heng but I stayed behind since I saw a strange mirror and I went to investigate it. What is this I though to myself, the mirror is broken and the glass shards is floating in mid air. I asked Welt and Himeko about it but they said they had no idea that it was even here. And as I stepped closer to it a girl appeared out of no where, and apparently she is a member of the garden of recollection and she apparently snuck on board and told me that if I tell anyone else about her she would erase their memories.

[Come. Follow me, into the mirror I have something that I need you to do.] the girl with what looks to be a helmet covering her entire face and head asked

[Uh. question why aren't you wearing any shoes, is this a garden of recollection thing?] I asked her

[Just enter the mirror.] she answered. And I replied [sorry, after the expedition that i have to do. since its way more important than this.]

[Fine I will be waiting and it's a promise that you shouldn't brake.] she said

I walked up to march and asked her about what she and Dan Heng were asking about and she filled me in on what he said, but it wasn't really that important. It was just background information about Jarilo-VI that I can easily piece together.

[I can imagine all the fun we can have here] march happily said to a slightly tired Dan Heng

[I feel sorry for this world first the stellaron and now you...] He coldly told her

[I find her excitement quite cute though. But anyways lets go explore this planet!] I told Dan Heng, who looked coldly at me when I told him that, he probably wonders how I find that cute. I just realized that Dan Heng is like Adam the APHO side story's main character but without the silliness. Both of them are interested finding and naming new enemies or creatures, both are silent most of the time and I bet that he is hiding his powers just like Adam.

[Alright! Here comes the Jarilo-VI exploration team!] March excitedly exclaimed, as we descend down toward the planet. And as we landed and the floor and walked, I've noticed the the terrain is pretty wide and extremely rock and also it was obviously extremely cold.

[Jarlio-VI, we're here] Dan Heng said

[It really is just one big snowball] march said looking at the surrounding and then look at me and asked [wait, why do you have a massive camping backpack]

[since we are going to what looks like the middle of nowhere I prepared supplies just incase] I said as I opened my backpack handing them winter coats and putting on my coat.

[how did you have these things? And is that booze and lots of it] she asked while pointing at my 20 cans of beer and my pack of cigarettes.

[I asked welt to make the coats and winter supplies and I raided the party cart's refrigerator.] I answered

[why do you need this much alcohol and cigarettes, none of us smoke and drink that much] Dan Heng said

[Oh, we're share the beer and also the cigs are mine just incase] I replied back and as I was explaining it to Dan Heng. March took the pack and threw it away saying that cute girls apparently referring to me shouldn't smoke. I immediately apologized to March for bringing it and saying it was out of habit and I promised her that I wouldn't smoke ever.

[any ways which direction should we take, Dan Heng.] March asked

[based on the coordinates the target should be up ahead.] Dan Heng answered

[then what are we waiting for? lets go!] March replied

[wait, why didn't we just land there, it would have saved up the time to travel.] I asked

[do we need to mention the time we smashed a hole through Taikiyan Stadium, or shall I] Dan Heng asked March as she looked embarrassed

[*sigh* please stop bringing it up. Lets just say landings and crowds don't mix.] March say

[unless you enjoy trailblazing through two weeks of community service] Dan Heng jokingly said with a straight face. and continued with [remember. We need to stay vigilant. We know very little about this world].

Jarilo-VI, from the hi3 x hsr collab that I've played. The planet is famous for it's trashcans and apparently the people there are also trashcans. But I'm pretty sure it's inaccurate since it was a joke event but the should be some truths like, Bronya, Seele, Raven, and Cocolia existing in this world. And if I remember correctly Bronya was kidnapped by Cocolia because they have the same haircut and dead fish facial expression and she believed that Bronya was destined to rule of Jarilo-VI.

[ calm down, between the three of us, nothing can stand in our way.] March said then turn to point at me and continued [ I mean c'mon, Stelle, has a stellaron in her and is a emanator of the destruction and a path-strider of the erudition and can copy an Aeon and an emanator's powers, I have my special six-phase-ice powers, and Dan Heng has... uh... his mysterious past that probably makes him super strong]

[I don't want to be the bearer of bad news but my emanator and path-strider powers aren't that great. I mean, I'm just extremely physically strong and enhance my weapons and that it. And as for my erudition powers I can't even use it, since I don't know how to use it.] I sadly told March

[don't sell yourself short plus did you forget that you can heal us with the destruction's power] march replied back. And when she said that I was surprised because I've completely forgot that I can heal with the destructions power since I rarely used it.

[thanks for reminding me, March] I told her and when I said that she started to blush a bit, which I teased her about it.

[since, we don't know how strong you are lets test out your strength on the fragmentum beast Infront of us.] Dan Heng said as he point towards what looks to be a flying monster made out of ice. And as we headed towards the monster I took out my bat and lightly tapped it to see if it would damage it. And as my bat lightly touched the monster, the monster completely shattered into millions of pieces. And as we laid eyes on the remains slowly disintegrating. March said [uh... make sure to hold back when we fight humans]

[hey, guys what's that?] I asked the both of them. While pointing at a strange looking plant.

[It is a Calyx, a strange entity born from the phenomenon of space distortion. There are something called reality data in the Calyxes and those might come in handy, but please be careful when coming in contact with them. The existence of Calyxes is still a mystery, and it's dangerous. We might come across other Calyxes like this, and the reality data stored in different Calyxes may vary. For example, this one when clearing it will make up grow stronger.] Dan Heng answered

After that situation the three of us agreed to continue forward. March all of a sudden pointed at a large pile of snow and said [is it just me or is that pile of snow moving]

[it's just a ordinary pile of snow are you sure you're not seeing things] Dan Heng concerningly told March

[of course not, my eye sight is perfect] She retorted back. As we went closer to the pile of snow, the three of us can here someone whimpering in the snow and it's obvious why.

[Hey, are you ok? do you need help?] March worryingly asked the person in the snow. And when she asked them the question, the person in the show suddenly stopped whimpering trying to hide.

[if someone as their head in the sand. Well in this case now, a little helping had will work.] Dan Heng said as he took out his spear and dragged him out.

And the person in front of us looks like a typical scammer, he has blue hair and green eyes.

[My fine fellow, was that really necessary? Is crawling around in the snow a crime these days? I mean, c'mon, surely it doesn't warrant a spearing?] said the unknown bule haired man

[But then again how can I blame you? I mean, I caught you off guard. It had to happen. Blah, blah, blah, blah] the man continued his rambling and he kept on rambling. To the point that I zoned out until he mentioned someone by the name a Gepard, who apparently is the captain of the silvermane guards. And the resident's of the planet calls it Belobog instead of Jarilo-VI. And that was the only useful things that he had said.

[my name is Sampo Koski, it's a pleasure to meet you] the man said. And after he introduced himself he just continued on rambling to the point that I got annoyed.

[DO ALL MASKED FOOLS RAMBLE, THIS MUCH, I SWEAR TO GOD, JUST GIVE US SOME USEFUL INFORMATION] I yelled

[wait? he's a masked fool?] March asked. [Then we shouldn't even trust him] she continued. As were about to leave since he didn't say anything useful, the man suddenly shouted [WAIT, I don't know how you got that information but trust me I will give you some use full information, but we have to team up.] he said while striking up a deal

[The City of Preservation, the Towering Citadel, humanity's last bastion against the Eternal Freeze... It may sound a bit over the top, but those names are grounded in truth. The only place humans can eke out an existence is behind those impregnable walls.] he added on and finally giving us some use full information

[ugh, fine. well will work with you] both me and march reluctantly said. while Dan Heng has been behind me and March and was silently listening to the whole drama that occurred. The three of us reluctantly followed Sampo, while we're following him I leaned near March's ear and whispered [This guy is a walking headache inducer, want a drink to numb it down.]

[what, no... well not yet.... when we're alone] she quietly whispered back. And it seems like Dan Heng heard the two of us since he made a disgusted face and started to mouth the [sentence don't do anything stupid]. As we continued walking, Sampo suddenly stopped and in front of us was a group of armored people who seem to be soldiers with a halberd.

[who are they?] Dan Heng asked the fool

[Uh, you remember the Silvermane Guards I mentioned? That's them... Help me, old friends! I don't wanna be caught] Sampo timidly replied to Dan Heng.

[t's the suspect and his accomplices! Arrest them!] said one of the the silvermane solider as they charged towards us really to fight. During the fight I held back as much as possible and I mainly was playing support of March and Dan Heng, since I don't want to kill someone. While we were fighting, Sampo just ran away and I was about to chase him Dan Heng told me not to because it seems like someone strong is approaching.

And the strong person is a man in silver armor wielding what looks like a guitar case. March jumped into the air and launched multiple arrows at the guards but the blond man stood in front of the guards and blocked all of the arrows that March shot out.

[I, Gepard Landau, captain of the Silvermane Guards, order you to relinquish your futile resistance.] The blond man said

[Grr, that Sampo cheated us all. Wait till I get my hands on him...] March angerly said

[I'M GOING TO KILL THAT BASTARD WHEN I SEE HIM!!] I yelled out

As round two of the fight started, I swung my bat to hit him and it delt no damage to him. And it seems like all of or attacks are not damaging him at all.

[Suspect! Relinquish your resistance!] one of the guards commanded.

[Ugh, so were a group of criminals, now? Forget Sampo, wait until I get my hands on YOU!] March retorted back at the guard. Should I put more strength into my attacks, I though to myself while dodging all of the slivermane guards attacks and making sure the backpack doesn't get damaged. After some deliberation I've decided to put enough strength to badly bruise them. During the "fight", Gepard was discussing something with one of his men [And the prime suspect? The one with the blue hair?]

[Apologies, Captain. We lost him during the pursuit. We can't find his footprints] one of the soldiers reported back to him

[*sigh* No matter, we have his accomplices.] he said to the soldier.

[we're not that man's accomplice] I told the blond man, who did believe us.

[why, would we ever be friends towards someone that would ditch us like that.] March added on to my statement

[Also, we're not from Belobog. We have proof, right Dan Heng, March] I quickly added on.

[What, do you mean by that?] Gepard asked

[March the photos that you took show him] I asked her

[Oh, yeah the photos, Stelle, you're a genius] She said to me as I blush hearing her compliment me. She proceeds to show the silvermane guards the photo that she took of the planet.

[You mean to say that this... white ball... That's here? That's our home? How can that be?] said one of the guards said reacting toward the photos that march took.

[It is said that a long time ago, strange visitors from beyond the sky would visit us here... but that after the Eternal Freeze, the blizzards made passage impossible... and Belobog would cease to witness such arrivals] Gepard told the guards.

[But sir, how can we trust them] One of the soldiers retorted back to him

[We, let the supreme guardian decide that, and our job now is to present them before her, nothing more and nothing less] he told his men, while gesturing us to follow him. 

It took us a while to get there but we have managed to arrive to Belobog the city of preservation. The city was pretty big and it was in a shape of a circle with tall walls protecting it from the outside world. And as we entered the city the environment around us got a lot warmer and the three of us took of our coats.

[wow, it became a lot warmer here] March exclaimed to me and Dan Heng

[that's because your at Belobog the last bastion of humanity] Gepard replied back

[last bastion? What do you mean by that] She asked him. He told us that seven hundred years ago, monsters from the sky and have I presume to be the anti-matter legion attack the planet and turned it into a scorched earth. With fires and smoke everywhere and during the fight, what the three of us can guess is that the anti-matter legion produced the stellaron and planted it into Belobog, causing the eternal freeze. And Belobog is the last remaining city to stand till this day because of a group of people called the "architects" built this city with the power or Qlipoth the Aeon of Preservation

[so why are you telling us about this] asked March

[Because... you wanted to know?] Gepard answered. [follow me] he added on to his sentence.

As we followed him, he told us that there are more fragmentums out there and how dangerous it is. And as we reach the stairs of building he asked me to leave my backpack outside since he doesn't know what's inside of it, which I reluctantly gave to him.

[This fortress is called Qlipoth fort named after the Aeon who protected us and it's also the residence of the supreme guardian] Gepard informed us

[The supreme guardian?] march asked

[he leader of Belobog, elected and appointed by the Architects. The supreme guardians have watched over this city for generations, sheltering the people from harm and he current guardian is Madam Cocolia Rand. Every major strategic decision is issued by her.] he answered.

Cocolia, I was correct about her bring the leader. That must mean Bronya is the kid that she kidnapped(?). And hopefully she doesn't similar to HI3's Cocolia the person who committed multiple crimes against humanity or in other words a war criminal who had harmed millions of people to gain power, but is considered to be a loving mother towards Bronya, Seele, Sin Mal, and the other kids that she had in her orphanage.

[I've dispatched a messenger to send word, Madam Cocolia will be aware of your arrival. Come with me] He added on. And we proceeded to go up the many flights of stairs to reach to the door. And as we got near to the door we heard taint traces of two people arguing with each other.

[But that's a meaningless sacrifice, how can you--] said the silver haired person that looks similar to Bronya

[Ahem... You may leave, Bronya. Visitors have arrived.] coldly said the person that I assume is Cocolia the supreme guardian. [Yes, mother.] as Bronya answered. This version of Bronya is weird for me since the Bronya that I know doesn't show that much emotion because of the X-10 experiment that Cocolia did on Bronya which removed most of Bronya's emotions and also made her disabled, which made her no longer have the ability to walk and made her no longer able to grow taller and it's only because of the core of reason that fixed her body making it so she was able to grow and walk again.

[Madam Guardian, I have brought three outsiders, to see you] Gepard told her

[I'm well aware. The messenger informed me. Well done, Gepard. You may leave] She coldly told him. Which he immediately left when she told him to, the conversation, we had with her wasn't to important. We told her that 90% of Belobog's issues, like the fragmentum and the eternal freeze was because of the stellaron and how we are here to fix that issue and save the day. But during the conversation, I've noticed something off about her, specifically one of her arm, it looks like it was frozen solid or is made out of ice and it looks to realistic for it to be some fancy and unique glove. And what's interesting is that she denied the existence of the stellaron when though it's clear as day that she knows about and is hiding it. After the conversation that we had she told us to leave the room.

[Don't trust her... she knows about the stelleron's existence and hid the fact from us and she's probably working with the stellaron] I told both March and Dan Heng the moment we left the room.

[how can you be so sure?] Both March and Dan Heng asked

[first is her hand, no human hand should look like that and I know it's not a glove. The only way for her to have hand like that is if she experimented and something supernatural,,, like a stellaron. And what doesn't help is that she acts exactly like a person I know who shares a name with her and also when we entered the room it's clear that she was manipulating her daughter Bronya] I replied back

[If what you said is true, then I would agree that we shouldn't trust her at all, in fact there is a extremely high chance that we might get betrayed by her, but that is still pure speculation] Dan Heng commented on my answer.

[don't say anything rude about her when we get out of this build since the people here respect her, got it?] Dan Hen added on to his statement. After we left Qlipoth Fort, Gepard was waiting for us with my backpack in his hang.

[it seems that the supreme guardian holds you in high regard. I have received orders that your movements are no longer to be restricted. Also here.] He said while handing it back to me as I thanked him.

[She's an impressive figure. And also surprisingly kind hearted and nice.] I said pretending that I like her.

[She's the big shot! Definitely got that "queen of the castle" vibe going on. Aww, so cool.] March said pretending that my speculations ever existed.

[Haha. I'm afraid I still have duties to attend to. I must return to my post. I hope you enjoy your stay in Belobog.] He said preparing to leave to the frontlines.

[Wait! Can you recommend some sights? It's not that late, we wanna take a look around.] she asked him. He then recommended a museum and a theater that we can go to and mentioned a workshop shop that we can go to if we want to listen to some music, since there is a musician that apparently plays music outside of the shop.

[see-ya Dan Heng, me and March are going on a date~] I told the annoyed Dan Heng, when he heard me say that. And said [don't cause any trouble, got it you two]

[wait, a minute you two. If you are staying the night at the Goethe Hotel, please avoid the alley that runs next to it. The one with Silvermane Guards stationed there. It started to be affected by corrosion recently, so it's been sealed off.] Gepard warned us as I gave a thumbs up to him and told him not to worry about it. And it would seem like Dan Heng and Gepard is discussing it in full detail.

Me and March's first location for our date is at Everwinter Monument with Dan Heng as a third wheel. At the Monument a silvermane guard, named Pelageya Sergeyevna or Pela for short was discussing the history of Belobog that the three of us already knew to a group of children. We listened to the 10 minute long history lesson and went to the next location Neverwinter Workshop. Even though I wanted to go to the museum or theater or a simple cafe, but was told by both March and Dan Heng that we can't go there because we don't have the money to.

[Neverwinter Workshop... Hey! Didn't Gepard say there'd be a show here?] March asked us

[He said "you can sometimes catch an outdoor performance..." "Sometimes" being the operative word.] Dan Heng answered her question while making fun of her

[Damn, I wanted to see one... actually never mind that, you see that heater over there? Why do they keep it outdoors? This city is so weird normally you'd want a heater inside a building, right?] March replied back

[why don't we just enter the shop and ask why..] I said while going towards the door and trying to open it. [...huh..... it's locked] I told the two of them.

[you have business with me?] said the the blond women with a neon blue streak on her hair.

[I haven't seen you guys before. My name is Serval, I'm the owner of this work shop, if you got any broken equipment lying around you can always come find me, though I can't guarantee I'll be interested in fixing it.] She said to the three of us.

And with a sudden realization she immediately asked [Ah! I heard a loudmouthed guard say that a group of outsiders had met with Cocolia... You must be them? That would explain you guys not know that a Geomarrow radiator is, you know the heater.]

[let's head inside so I can explain to you what, the heater does and why t's outside] she continued on. She proceeded to unlock the door and let us in. The inside of the shop look steampunk-y with a receptionist desk in front and by the side of the small shop. With a work bench at the vert back with moving gears next to it and in the is a workshop in the middle of the building and in a shape of a circle too.

Serval explained to use that the heaters are called a Geomarrow radiator and they're a real lifeline to the people, since the blizzards here are brutal. If they didn't have a reliable way of keeping warm, Belobog would long since have become a dead city and mentioned something about above and below the surface.

I asked her what Geomarrow is and she said that It's a special ore with a special energy resource, it keeps the city warm or keeping their counters ticking said that everything runs on these Geomarrow. And apparently these Geomarrow grow beneath the surface of the planet, and needs a special "Underworld" mining teams are there to extract it. Transport lines shuttle it up to the surface. In the "Overworld", they use the same lines to ship surface goods and aid down to the "Underworld".

When Serval was done answering my question, March looked confused about the whole Underworld and Overworld terminology and asked her that it meant. And Serval explained to her that Belobog is structured like two big connected discs. The Overworld is responsible for administration and trade, while the Underworld is responsible for energy supply and resource extraction but due to an order that was given many years ago, probably by Cocolia nobody has moved between the Overworld and the Underworld in a long time.

After answering March's question, she asked Dan Heng if he had any and he asked her why a heater would be outside the building and not inside. And she described the heater as a stove and the build that it would be put in as a pot, if they keep the heater in the building for too long the people inside the building will essentially be boiled alive.

[Hey, seeing as there's nothing on your plate just now, wanna help me fix up this machine? Just a bit of manual labor, you might find it interesting] Serval asked me. In which I gave her a thumbs up and said [sure why not, it will be an interesting experience]

[Great! Then let me give you a demonstration first.] she happily replied. After a couple of failed attempts I've somehow managed to fix the broken machine.

[Nice! You guys did a pretty decent. you picked that up faster did I thought. Wanna be my assistants? Average pay, but I'm a good boss.] she said complimenting us

[No, thanks. I like traveling between different worlds] I replied

[Hahaha, I was only kidding, it's just a joke. Well, I'd better carry on here, why not have a better look around? My workshop will always be open to you... and your wallets, of course] she said waving us off when we left the store.

After exploring the city for a while we decided to get some rest and head towards Goethe Hotel.

[*yawn* ...So tired. I just wanna put my head on a pillow and drift off... seems like the first day of our trailblazing expeditions is always pretty eventful, huh Dan Heng.] March said while asking him

[that's because you've got too much energy.] He coldly told her and continued with [it also didn't help that you had an enabler, that also flirts with you] as he looked at me, while I turned my head away to not look at him and apologized.

As we entered the hotel march excitedly said [Wow, what a beautiful lobby! It's gonna be soft mattresses and cushiony pillows tonight! Wanna have a pillow fight later? Huh? Huh? I bet they're stuffed with goose feathers, haha!]

[yeah! that sounds fun and all but we kinda need to keep our guard up, since we are still in Cocolia's domain and I don't trust her] I replied back to her

[while we were exploring the city and when you two were flirting. I took some time to think, and I would agree on Stelle's statement from earlier. We can't trust that women she is too suspicious and she seems extremely warry of us even though we haven't done anything yet. And also, Stelle, you didn't realize this but there was another person in the room with us that wasn't Gepard and the women named Bronya and there was no one in the room except for us and Cocolia, Like an invisible person and it felt like they were listening in on us] Dan Heng added on to my statement

[If her theory is correct does that mean that the invisible person that was listening to the our entire conversation with Cocolia was the stellaron?] March worryingly asked both Dan Heng and I.

[you are correct/you might be correct] me and Dan Heng said at the same time.

[Let's get some rest, we need to save our energy for the discussions tomorrow.] Dan Heng added on

After the discussion we had in the reception area we went up the stairs and entered the hotel corridor. And Den Heng suddenly stopped and asked the both of us if there anything left to do. since we're going to meet the guardian tomorrow. And there won't be any time for sightseeing, me and March said no, as we entered her room.

[wait... why are you entering my room? You have your own room.] she asked me

[I don't have a room... I got the two of us a "couples/romance suite"] I nervously told her.

[WHAT?!?! HOW DO YOU HAVE THE CREDITS FOR THAT?] she loudly asked

[I.... uh... used... all of my credits] I nervously replied back

[WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT!?!] she angerly asked me. And in the corner of my eyes can can see Dan Heng slowly walking away from this drama.

[because... I like you... and I think you're the cutest girl ever?] I nervously told her

[I ALREADY KNOW THAT.... ugh fine we're sharing the room. But if you do anything funny I'll kick you out.] she yelled but slowly calmed down and reluctantly agreed.

[damn, this room is pretty big and it look extremely expensive as well, how much did you spend on this] March asked me as we entered the room.

[about REDACTED credits] I truthfully answered

[WHAT REDACTED CREDITS, HOW DID YOU GET THAT MUCH] she yelled out

[trade secret] I told her

[Don't tell me... you got Mr. Yang and Miss. Himeko involved with this] she said, hitting the nail on the head. [so I was correct, judging by that guilty look] she exclaimed.

[Let's have drink and forget about the price ok?] I said as I open my backpack and taking out the beer.

[ugh... fine only this one time ok?] she reluctantly agreed

After having a couple of beers I was hammered while March only drank one.

[March~~ I love you~~~ you know that~~~] I told March, while leaning in for a kiss

[I know that] she said with a smile from being kissed on the cheek. [you know, you would surpassingly cute, for someone that is extremely drunk, if you hadn't drank half of the beers that have have packed.]

[March~~ can you help me take a shower right now~~] I drunkenly asked her while clinging to her arm

[wait, now?!? your in no such condition to shower] she concerningly scolded me 

[but don't you want to see me naked~~] I drunkenly said to her

And with a bleeding nose she said [ALRIGHT!! I'll help you take a shower]. And that was all that I can remember and as I woke up I yelled out [OH FUCK, OH SHIT. WHAT HAVE I DONE] as I look at a completely naked March 7th sleeping next to me.

[can you quite down please. I'm tried and still exhausted, from how rough you were last night....] March tiredly said

[Wait, did we.... do it? or are you messing with me] I asked an extremely exhausted March

[yes, and I'm too tired to joke around] she seriously told me. I was about to freak out even more until I heard a knock at the door. It can either be Dan Heng, a staff member or other person in the hotel. As I hurryingly put my clothes back on, I opened the door and see Dan Heng in front of me.

[next time. Welt will travel with you guys] He said looking exhausted

[and what's worse is that the silvermane guards are looking for us with an arrest warrant and they have completely surrounded the hotel.] He continued and slowly looking more upset.

[sorry~~ ehe~] I apologized

[march get dressed, and get prepared if things go wrong we might have to fight.] Dan Heng said to the naked march

[Yeah one sec] She replied back.

[uh, hey, march are we like a couple now or? Just friends still] I nervously asked her while she is getting dressed.

[yeah, we're obviously a couple now. No friend would have sex together no not love each other romantically.] She said while finished dressing up

[now, lets head down] march continued on

As we went the stairs and headed outside one of the silvermane guards sternly said [Hey! Commander Bronya is waiting for you all down below. Hurry up and go see her. And no tricks!]

[Are we... in a lot of trouble?] March worryingly asked

TBC