The Astral Express had been through a lot in the past few days. The battle against Cocolia left its marks on everyone, physically. Yet, there was a rare moment of peace—a few days of rest and recovery before they set off again on their journey.

Y/N POV

Y/N: What wonderful day to sleep. I'm so tired.

After that battle, Cocolia was treated by Natasha, and her health has been improving over the past few days. Bronya and her mother were finally able to express their feelings to each other. It was indeed a heartwarming scene. Cocolia also apologized for causing so many problems and thanked us for saving her.

Y/N: What a day.

Dan Heng: So, Y/N, what are you going to do with the Stellaron?

Y/N: I'm going to send it back to Herta. She could find a way to use this dangerous weapon. She is a genius, after all.

March: I think she's more like your mom, Y/N.

Y/N: Is there any mom in the world who experiments on their kids?

March: Umm..

Caelus: So this the end for Belobog huh?

Y/N: I'm going to meet Clara, i have a little gift for her so see you guys later.

Dan Heng: Remember to come back soon. We have to participate Bronya's speech later.

Y/N: Yeah yeah.

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Y/N: Hi there Clara!

Clara: Brother Y/N!

Clara rushed toward me and gave me a hug, as I hugged her back.

Clara: You guys did it! Thank you so much! I knew I could trust you all.

Y/N: It was a tough fight. We managed to win because I had a reason to fight.

Clara: Why are you here, brother Y/N?

Y/N: To give you a little present, that's all, before I leave Belobog.

Clara: A gift?

Y/N: It's maybe not much, but I hope you like it.

I took out a pair of boots— a small gift that I thought she would like.

Y/N: Seeing you walk on a snowy road, I immediately thought I should give you these.

I handed them to her, and she gladly accepted them with a sparkle in her eyes.

Clara: Thank you, brother Y/N! I'll take good care of them!

Y/N: Why don't you put them on?

Clara: Wait for me.

She carefully puts on the boots I gave her.

Clara: How do i look?

Y/N: Adorable as always.

Clara: Hihi.

Svarog: Hi again Y/N.

Svarog then showed up behind Clara, wearing a more relaxed expression.

Y/N: I told you we could save Belobog.

Svarog: Indeed. It's something I couldn't calculate. Everyone was unexpected in my calculations. Thank you for saving Belobog.

Y/N: Always expect the unexpected.

Svarog: Are you leaving?

Y/N: Yep. The Astral Express's journey never stops. We have to go to another planet.

Svarog: I see. In my calculations, your departure has a 90% chance of being safe.

Y/N: I'll take that 10%.

Svarog: Understood. Is there anything else? My systems brought me your heart rate increased slightly, meaning you are preventing yourself to state something.

Y/N: Hmm... you're right. After getting to know everyone in Belobog, even though it's just been a short amount of time, I can see the bond between the people and how they take care of each other in tough times. It makes me want to do something for them.

Y/N: Can you do me a favor, Svarog?

Svarog: What is it?

Y/N: Can you protect Clara and the people from the Underground?

Svarog: Request accepted. It has been my duty from the beginning.

Y/N: Thank you.

Svarog: Your journey will be stored in my memory. And thank you for saving Belobog.

Y/N: Hehe.

Ring ring

Y/N: Hm?

I checked my phone. It was a message from the Dan Heng told me to heading to listen to Bronya's speech.

Y/N: Time to go. This will be the last time we see each other, but not the final time.

Clara: Goodbye brother Y/N. I will miss you.

Y/N: Me too.

After saying goodbye to Svarog and Clara, I hurried back to the Overworld. What welcomed me was a crowd of people waiting, and the gang was also there. March decided that we should find a place to settle down, have a drink, and listen to Bronya.

But the thing that surprised us was that the voice giving the speech didn't belong to Bronya, but to Cocolia herself.

Cocolia: Dear citizens of Belobog, I, Cocolia Rand, Supreme Guardian, have something I need to tell you all.

March: Is that Cocolia?

Dan Heng: Her health is recovering faster than I thought.

Cocolia:As Supreme Guardian, I failed everyone's hopes. I was lost and desperate to find a way to save my citizens. During that time, a voice kept telling me how to save us, how to save Belobog. I was enchanted by that voice—the voice of Stellaron. Blinded by its promises, it spoke of solutions for Belobog and how to save everyone. But all I did was create a division between the Overworld and the Underworld. I brought everything to the Overworld, forgetting the Underworld and neglecting my true priority—to protect everyone. I created two factions. As Supreme Guardian, I failed everyone's hopes. I do not seek forgiveness. I will accept any punishment that comes my way. That is why I will spend my remaining time seeking redemption. I want my daughter Bronya to be the next Supreme Guardian. And I can guarantee that she will be a better Guardian than I ever was.

Cocolia: Bronya please come forward.

After Cocolia's speech then it's Bronya herself.

Bronya: Today, we gather here to celebrate our victory... but it was through the efforts of a mighty guardian that we were given this opportunity. She dispelled an evil that caused us 700 years of suffering... and in the process, she ensured our future.

Bronya: In the far north, I witnessed with my own eyes the struggle between the late supreme guardian and the Stellaron power that sought to destroy us. In her final moments, the supreme guardian confided in me her greatest regret...

Bronya: ...The order to seal off the Underworld from the Overworld. Over time, she gradually came to understand the consequences of that decision... Although tormented by guilt, she could not undo the damage.

Bronya: She wished for us to mark the end of the Stellaron by reuniting Belobog. Overworlders and Underworlders must embrace the dawn of a new age... together.

Bronya: People of the Underworld, I dare not ask for your forgiveness – I now understand the reality of your decade of suffering...

Bronya: But I ask that we work together. We know that without your perseverance and hard work, Belobog will not recover its former glory... and the seed of civilization will not be preserved.

Bronya: ...And with that, I'd like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to a few special guests of the city.

Bronya: Most of you were unaware of their arrival... but it is thanks to them that our world now flourishes with hope.

Bronya: I firmly believe that with the determination of all, our world – the one the Trailblazers call "Jarilo-VI" – will no longer be alone among the stars.

Bronya: But before we can achieve that goal, I humbly ask you to join me in stepping into the future...

Bronya: I, Bronya Rand, the nineteenth guardian of Belobog, hereby take my oath...

Bronya: And i would like to invite our hero. Those not just save our Supreme Guardian but also save our Belobog from the catastrophe called Stellaron.

March: Is she talking about us?

Y/N: Who else could it be dumb March.

Caelus: Then let's go guys!

Caelus the most energetic person pulled us up and made our way to the stage.

Bronya: Please welcome the hero of Belobog!

As soon as me walk up to the stage a lot up cheerful compliments were send to us. Applause, cheers, and compliments were sent our way

Citizen 1: Thank you for saving our city!

Citizen 2: We love you!

Citizen 3: Please marry me!

March: Hihi! So this is what it feel to be famous. Say cheese everyone!

March said as she holding her camera switched to selfie and took photo of her and her fans. While Caelus was ran to crowd as they caught him and tossed him into the sky. And Dan Heng is just being Dan Heng not so good with those energetic activities. This is a prefect ending for our journey in Jarilo-VI.

Y/N: What a happy ending. Is not what i want though.

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Bronya: March, Dan Heng, Caelus... it's wonderful you made it to the address.

Bronya: Sorry, I know the invitation was very last minute... but I needed to get the news out as soon as possible. The longer people waited, the more rumors started to swirl. The situation risked spinning out of control.

Y/N: Are you okay Bronya?

Bronya: Yes, I'm fine now. Don't worry.

Bronya: My mother... she tried to force the voice of the Stellaron into my head... It was a terrible feeling. I don't know what would've happened if you hadn't shown up.

Y/N: Hihi. When we heard you went to talk with Cocolia. We've rushed as fast as we could to come to you.

March: Yep. And i can't believe i gonna say this but we own Sampo a thank you.

Caelus: Yeah..can't believe it.

March: That was some speech, Bronya! If I had to talk like that in front of a huge crowd, I'd be shaking head to toe!

Bronya: It was all just a bunch of palatable lies. I hope you never have a similar experience, March.

Caelus: The part about preserving the seed of civilization was real.

Bronya: Mm... l'd prefer to be honest with the people... but I also want to preserve their hope.

Bronya: ...Which means the Fragmentum has already taken root by this point. Even though the Stellaron is sealed, we won't be able to reverse the damage immediately...

March: ...Dan Heng, wanna... talk about Mr. Yang's findings?

Dan Heng: Mm, allow me to explain.

Dan Heng then telling Bronya about Welt's observations

Caelus: Sorry that we couldn't save Belobog.

Bronya: No... No need for apologies.

Bronya: You've gone out of your way to save this world. Caelus, you nearly lost your life. I have no right to ask for more. The same goes to you too Y/N.

Bronya: Besides, I agree with Mr. Yang. Ultimately, the fate of Belobog is in the hands of its own people...

Bronya: in that case... as a leader, I must give you a promise of the same weight.

Bronya: We will hold out with everything we have until the day you Trailblazers return. Even if it takes another 700 years, the children of Jailo-VI will look up to the sky with hope in their hearts.

Bronya: So long, my friends. May the Preservation bless your journey.

Dan Heng: Thank you Bronya.

March: Congrats, Caelus! That was one heck of a first trailblazing expedition!

Dan Heng: Worth celebrating, i'd say.

Caelus: On the sclae from 1 to 5. How would you this journey?

Dan Heng/March: Two point five/ Five!

March: ...What!? That run-of-the-mill, huh?

Dan Heng: My scoring criteria are different from yours.

Caelus: What about you Y/N?

Y/N: Me? Hmm i will give it four. Minus one because i almost die.

March: We should be asking Caelus too. Any thoughts you want to share?

Caelus: I feel like I could fight a hundred more monsters!

March: Equally unforgettable, I'm sure. Anyway, don't worry about the future — live in the moment!!

March: Let's go for one more round in the Administrative District! I wanna take more photos!

Y/N: Nah. I'm too lazy right now, so you guys can go.

March: Aww, little Y/N is tired. Like I'm gonna believe that. You just don't want to spend time with us! Hmph! Let's go, guys. Just leave him there.

March walked away angrily, followed by Caelus and Dan Heng.

Bronya: I didn't get a chance to thank you properly.

Y/N: Don't sweat it, Bronya. I did what I had to do. And after realizing her purpose, I wanted her to have a second chance. In the end, she only wanted to protect you and Belobog.

Bronya: But still, I have to do something to repay you.

Y/N: No need.

Bronya: Erm... please forgive me for this.

Y/N: Hm? What do you mean—

Before I could finish my sentence, Bronya walked up to me and kissed me on the cheek. I was surprised by her bold move.

Y/N: E-eh?!

Bronya: Was that... not enough?

Y/N: A-h-huh?!

Bronya: You're so greedy, you know.

Y/N: Wha—!

She immediately shut me up by locking her lips with mine. I could feel her soft lips against mine, the sweet taste lingering. I thought it would end in a second, but I was wrong. The longer it went on, the more intense she became. Her tongue started to fight with mine. I didn't think she could be this aggressive.

Bronya: I'm so sorry Y/N! I-i got carried away...

Y/N: N-no need to worry Bronya...

I kinda enjoy it not gonna a lie.

After the kiss, Bronya stood frozen, her face flushed as she looked away, unable to meet  eyes. Her usual composure slipped, and she fidgeted nervously, unsure of what to say or do. The warmth in her chest was both unfamiliar and comforting, and she felt a little lost in the moment. 

Bronya: A-anyways..I'm glad that you help Belobog...so umm...

Y/N: You alright?

Bronya: Y-yeah. I'm fine..

Then my phone rang. When i checked it was from March. She text me to inform that we will departure soon.

Y/N: I guess this is our goodbye?

Bronya: Yeah..i won't waste your time anymore.

Y/N: Then i shall get going. But this won't the last time we meet okay? The Express always come that place that they already discovery. Until we meet again lady Bronya.

Bronya: Um! Until next time my..hero..

Y/N: I'm everyone hero! See you Bronya!

I say goodbye to Bronya and head back to the Express. The talk with her went smoothly—no surprises, no hidden agendas. Just a conversation, straightforward and honest, which is almost a rarity in this world even friends can be the one who stab behind us. I can't help but replay everything we've been through in my mind. What if i didn't tell  Sampo to chase after her. What if let Bronya being corrupted by the Stellaron. What if i let Cocolia meet her dead.

I smirk as i keep think about the alternative.

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Y/N: YO I'M BACK!

March: What took you so long!? 

Y/N: Uhhh. I forgot ehe.

Y/N: So what is your next destination?

Welt: The Xianzhou Luofu one of the six flagships of the . It sails in the endless ocean of stars like a one-way arrow, shooting toward the destined enemy of the Lord of The Hunt.

Y/N: That sound interesting! I can't wait for our next journey.

Himeko: Aren't you an energetic one Y/N. But  remember to take some rest okay.

Y/N: Yes mom!

March: I thought Herta was your mom?

Y/N: No mother should ever treat her son like an experiment... March, anyways, I need a nap. Belobog drained all my energy today. Goodnight to everyone.

I made my way back to my room, the door swinging open to greet me with a warm, comforting embrace. A beautiful woman named Bed was waiting for me—her soft sheets and cozy presence inviting me into her gentle hug.

Y/N: I'm back, my lovely Bed... moa moa.

Y/N: Finally. What a journey it's been so far. I got what I came for, but the Stellaron... it's more than just a tool of mind control. It's a weapon, a creation of the Aeon. I expect more from it. What else can it do? What happens when it merges with a living body? Caelus is a test subject, but so far, it seems... inconclusive.

Y/N: For now, sleep will have to do. Everything's in place. Next stop: XianZhou Loufu.