—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Paimon: "Pink-haired fox, raven-feathered weirdo?"
Paimon: "WHOA!!"
Paimon: "Miss March 7th's knack for giving nicknames is even better than Paimon's!"
Moze: "I accept Jiaoqiu's nickname of 'pink-haired fox,' but what's with mine?"
March 7th: "Ah, well…"
March 7th: "Ahem… I just felt like your vibe is mysteriously similar to that."
March 7th: "So I just blurted it out without thinking?"
March 7th: "Ahaha, don't mind it, it was just a joke!"
Stelle: "Didn't Yanqing say he was here to see us off?"
Stelle: "Why did we rush all the way over here just to see other people off instead?"
Dan Heng: "We've been to the Luofu quite a few times recently. We're familiar enough with everyone by now."
Dan Heng: "There's really no need to have people see us off."
Furina de Fontaine: "General Feixiao and General Huaiyan, are they leaving so soon?"
Furina de Fontaine: "It feels like it happened in the blink of an eye!"
Hu Tao: "Maybe it wasn't that fast?"
Hu Tao: "The Luminary Wardance is already over. We don't even know how much time has passed in between."
Lumine: "Perhaps a few months have gone by again?"
Xiangling: "Did they plan this together?"
Xiangling: "Everyone from the Express, plus the two generals, are all leaving on the exact same day."
Qingque: "Hee-hee, maybe that day was just an auspicious day for travel!"
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『 [ Yeah, I want to say goodbye to them one by one too. ]
Stelle nodded, agreeing with March 7th's idea.
[ Right, right? ]
[ I figured you'd think the same, so I decided before you even got here! ]
March 7th said with a smile.
[ So, March was actually worried you wouldn't make it in time to say goodbye. ]
Dan Heng, standing beside them, emphasized.
[ I guessed you'd definitely regret it! ]
March 7th agreed with Dan Heng's words.
[ Now I get it! ]
[ Thank you, March! ]
Stelle put on an exaggerated expression of gratitude.
[ No need to thank me. ]
Stelle's expression made March 7th both amused and exasperated.
[ Earlier, General Feixiao and General Huaiyan already bid farewell to General Jingyuan at the Seat of Divine Foresight. ]
[ The two generals wanted to travel light and didn't want a Cloud Knight procession drawing too much attention. ]
[ Originally, Yanqing felt that coming alone to the port to see them off would be somewhat impolite… ]
[ But now that the guests from the Express are here as well, I feel much more at ease. ]
[ Since you all share the same sentiment, let's wait here together for a short while. ] 』
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "So when generals leave, they can actually have a Cloud Knight procession see them off?"
Stelle: "When we leave, can we get that kind of treatment too?"
Stelle: "Just thinking about it is so cool!"
March 7th: "Oh, give it a rest!"
March 7th: "That's a privilege reserved for the Cloud Knight Generals. You're an outsider; how could you possibly get that kind of treatment?"
Jingyuan: "Hahaha, that is where you are mistaken."
Jingyuan: "You have saved the Luofu from dire peril multiple times, braving fire and water, risking life and limb."
Jingyuan: "It would not be an exaggeration to say you have shared the fate of the Luofu."
Jingyuan: "You are, without a doubt, great heroes of the Luofu."
Jingyuan: "Naturally, you are entitled to such a send-off."
Jingyuan: "And for that, all it takes is for you to nod your heads in agreement."
Dan Heng: "We'd rather not."
Dan Heng: "The Astral Express has always preferred to keep a low profile. Such a grand spectacle does not suit us."
Stelle: "I was just saying it casually; I didn't expect it actually to be possible."
Stelle: "But just like Dan Heng said, we Nameless prefer to keep a low profile. It's better not to do something so eye-catching."
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『 Everyone began waiting at the port for the arrival of the two generals.
Feeling bored, Stelle started chatting with the others.
[ Time was tight, so I only bought some local drinks that old Luofu folks love as souvenirs. ]
[ I figured since they came from so far away, it'll take quite some time to return to the other Xianzhou ships. When they get thirsty on the way, they can drink some authentic Luofu flavors… ]
As Stelle got closer to March 7th, she heard her muttering.
[ It's not mung bean soda, is it? ]
Thinking of the thing March 7th had just prepared to treat her to, Stelle already knew what she was talking about.
[ Bingo! ]
Sure enough, March 7th nodded.
[ I'm a bit worried they might throw up if they drink it on the way… ]
Recalling the taste of mung bean soda, Stelle instantly felt a bit nauseous.
[ Is it really that disgusting? This is a gift from the kindness of my heart! ]
[ We can't let our guests go back empty-handed! ] 』
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "Oh boy, March even bought souvenirs for the two generals."
Stelle: "She's really playing the host here!"
Stelle: "The problem is, aren't we also guests who aren't from the Luofu?"
Stelle: "Isn't this a bit backwards?"
Yunli: "You indeed aren't from the Luofu."
Yunli: "But March is already practically half a Luofu local."
Yunli: "After all, one of her masters is right here!"
Yanqing: "Miss March is indeed very thoughtful!"
Paimon: "Um, I want to ask, what is mung bean soda?"
Paimon: "Does it taste good?"
Silver Wolf: "Just look at Stelle's face, looking like she's trying to avoid the plague. Do you think it tastes good?"
March 7th: "Oh, come on, it's a traditional specialty of the Xianzhou Luofu!"
March 7th: "As for the taste… it's a bit unusual, but it's really not that bad!"
Stelle: "Don't talk about it anymore. If you keep going, I'm gonna throw up!"
Stelle: "My review: it's not even close to Immortal's Delight!"
Feixiao: "Hahaha, I don't mind it at all. Either way, it's Miss March 7th's kind gesture."
Feixiao: "I'll just drink it as tea when I have some free time."
Jiaoqiu: "General, I hope that if you can't finish it, you won't pass the rest to Moze and me…"
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『 [ Miss Himeko and Mr. Welt have also returned from the Calenga Abyss and will arrive at the Xianzhou Luofu today. ]
[ If the timing is right, we should be able to meet them at the Starskiff Haven port. ]
Stelle looked at Dan Heng, who was leaning nearby, and heard him say this.
[ Huh? ]
[ What a perfect coincidence! ]
Hearing Dan Heng say this, Stelle was a bit dazed.
[ I don't know if it counts as a perfect coincidence… ]
[ There's still some time before they arrive. For now, let's focus on seeing off our Xianzhou guests. ] 』
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Furina de Fontaine: "What a coincidence!"
Furina de Fontaine: "Miss Himeko and the others are arriving too?"
March 7th: "It seems Sister Himeko and Uncle Yang had a safe and smooth journey!"
March 7th: "That puts my mind at ease."
Stelle: "I wonder if Sister Himeko and Uncle Yang brought me back any cool ancient beast fossils?"
Dan Heng: "I didn't expect you to still be obsessed with that."
Welt Yang: "The intact ancient beast fossils should have already been delivered to Madam Ruan Mei."
Welt Yang: "If we're talking about souvenirs, we might only have brought some fossil fragments that can be made into specimens."
Stelle: "Ah, I'm not picky!"
Stelle: "As long as there's something!"
Stelle: "That way, in the future, I can say I've been to the Calenga Abyss for an archaeological expedition!"
Stelle: "If anyone doesn't believe me, I'll just pull out the fossils and show them!"
Qingque: "So that was your plan all along?"
Qingque: "What's the point of that?"
Stelle: "To flex, obviously!"
Stelle: "To make it look like I'm a professional archaeologist!"
Silver Wolf: "You really never miss a chance to flex…"
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『 [ Judging by the arrival time of the passenger starskiff, the guests from Yaoqing should be here soon. ]
Yanqing checked the time and reminded everyone.
Sure enough, a moment later, a starskiff arrived.
The figures of General Feixiao and Moze were the first to appear.
[ If it isn't Yanqing, the Xianzhou Luofu reigning champion! Oh, and our Astral Express friends are here, too! ]
As Feixiao walked closer, she saw Yanqing and the others waiting.
[ Farewell, General Feixiao. ]
Seeing the general arrive, Yanqing, Dan Heng, and March 7th began to bid her farewell in unison.
[ It's a pity I didn't get to spar with you, General. ]
While everyone else was saying their farewells, Stelle was the only one playing by her own rules.
[ The Marshal has repeatedly forbidden me from stepping onto the stage out of pure competitive itch. ]
[ However, seeing a strong ally and not being able to spar is indeed a pity to me as well. ]
[ How about this? In a few days, I'll have someone deliver a sparring invitation to the Astral Express. ]
Hearing Stelle say this, Feixiao instantly became interested!
[ Great, I'll do my best to learn from you. ]
Stelle nodded with a very serious expression.
[ …But the Alliance's situation has not fully settled yet, and there are still many things to prepare for. The day of our spar might be a long way off. ]
Feixiao thought for a moment and added.
[ Alright, just don't make me wait too long. ] 』
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
March 7th: "No way!"
March 7th: "Sparring with General Feixiao?"
March 7th: "Are you serious?"
Stelle: "Only by sparring with the strong can I increase my own strength!"
Feixiao: "Hahaha, we really think alike."
Dan Heng: "With all due respect, there is still a very large gap between your strength and General Feixiao's."
Stelle: "What is there to fear? It's just a spar anyway. General Feixiao wouldn't beat me to a pulp, right?"
Qingque: "I get it. You want to learn some things from General Feixiao?"
Yunli: "General Feixiao is proficient in a hundred martial arts. You can indeed learn a lot from her."
Furina de Fontaine: "I really want to see an exciting spar between General Feixiao and Miss Stelle!"
Furina de Fontaine: "But I always feel like we don't know how long we'll have to wait for this spar."
Stelle: "If the wait is too long, maybe I'll have become an Emanator by then."
Feixiao: "That would be even better!"
Feixiao: "When the time comes, we can have a truly satisfying fight!"
Yunli: "Wait, the Luofu Wardance champion, Yanqing?"
Yunli: "Did this guy Yanqing actually defend the title?"
Yunli: "And he even won the championship?"
Yunli: "Did I not participate?"
Yanqing: "Hmph, even if you participated, you wouldn't have beaten me."
Yanqing: "As long as I use that sword strike from before, no matter how powerful your sword is, you won't be able to budge!"
Yunli: "What's there to be smug about?!"
Yunli: "I will definitely figure out a sword move to counter that strike of yours!"
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『 [ Great, I hope we can both give it our all. ]
[ To be able to meet everyone before leaving the Luofu is truly Feixiao's honor. ]
Feixiao looked at everyone and smiled.
[ Oh right! I prepared the most authentic Luofu beverage for everyone—mung bean soda. Please don't be polite, drink it when you get thirsty on the way! ]
With that, March 7th brought over the bundles of mung bean soda she had purchased.
[ Miss March, you are far too polite, hahahaha! ]
[ We have known each other for only a few days on the Luofu, but we already share a life-and-death bond. ]
[ I understand your reluctant feelings upon our departure, but as the saying goes— ]
[ Without parting, how would we cherish the moments of gathering? ]
[ Without parting, how would we feel the joy of reunion? ]
[ Miss March, please do not be sad. Parting only connects all the minor details we overlooked when we met… ] 』
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Hu Tao: "Mr. Jiaoqiu spoke so well."
Hu Tao: "Of course… it would be even better if he hadn't faced the wrong direction."
Paimon: "Uh, it seems Mr. Jiaoqiu still isn't quite used to being blind."
Paimon: "I knew being blind would make things very inconvenient…"
March 7th: "Didn't Mr. Jiaoqiu say he could locate things by sound?"
Jiaoqiu: "Ahem, I can, but I still need to practice a lot more to achieve precise accuracy."
Jiaoqiu: "Don't worry, this is only temporary; it's nothing!"
Feixiao: "Jiaoqiu, thank goodness this hasn't happened yet."
Feixiao: "You'd better remember this for me. You are not allowed to do such things in the future!"
Feixiao: "That is an order!"
Jiaoqiu: "(bitter_smile.jpg)"
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『 [ Uh… Doctor Jiaoqiu, you spoke so beautifully! ]
Seeing Jiaoqiu talking to the empty air, Stelle couldn't bear to expose him and could only offer an awkward compliment.
[ Indeed… by the way, we're actually over in this direction. ]
[ Doctor Jiaoqiu, you're talking to the air… ]
March 7th couldn't help but remind Jiaoqiu.
[ Ah, is that so? ]
[ Ahahaha, my apologies. ]
[ I'm still not used to it. Although my eyes are inconvenient, my ears are very sharp! ]
[ I can locate sounds. ]
Hearing this, Jiaoqiu turned around with a hint of embarrassment.
But this time, he turned toward Feixiao's direction, still failing to face the right way.
[ …It still seems a bit off, but let's just leave it at that. ]
[ Stelle, say something quick! ]
March nudged Stelle's arm, wanting her to ease the atmosphere.
[ Uh, what were you all doing during the Luminary Wardance? ]
Stelle was slightly startled and hurriedly came up with a random question.
[ I was naturally recovering from my injuries. ]
[ Thanks to the exquisite medical skills of Lingsha, the Cauldron Master, and the Alchemy Commission's dragon lady, we've mostly recovered. All that's left is to strictly follow the doctor's orders. ]
Hearing Stelle's question, Jiaoqiu was the first to answer.
[ I had some free time to watch Yanqing's title defense match. He fought well. ]
[ What's even more commendable is his respect for his opponents. ]
Feixiao commented on Yanqing's performance, giving him high praise.
[ …Thank you for the feedback, General. ]
Yanqing scratched his head in embarrassment.
[ Did you guys participate in the Wardance matches? ]
Stelle asked curiously.
[ My status makes it highly inappropriate for me to participate in such matches. As for these two… ]
Feixiao shook her head, looking at Jiaoqiu and Moze.
[ Don't ask me, I'm just a doctor. Even when my eyes were fine, I wouldn't join in on the fun. Ask Moze. ]
Jiaoqiu indicated that he couldn't compete.
[ I prefer to observe from the shadows and strike when the opportunity arises. ]
[ But unfortunately, the Wardance format doesn't give me that much time. ]
Moze expressed that he also had no desire to compete.
[ Uh… how about you say a few more words, Moze? ]
Stelle didn't know what else to ask, so she wanted Moze to speak a bit longer.
[ … ]
[ Uh.. ]
[ Yeah. ]
[ I thought you already knew that I'm a conversation killer. ] 』
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "Oh my god, the atmosphere is so cold!"
Stelle: "How did the conversation turn out like this!"
Moze: "I am a man of few words, as you all should have noticed."
Qingque: "After trying so hard, you only squeezed out a few words… You really are terrible at chatting."
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