Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 2028 A New Friend from Time!

With just a gentle wave of the hand, the black sphere, large enough to devour the entire Earth-Moon Sphere, vanished without a trace, like messy writing on a piece of white paper being erased by an eraser.

This feeling made He Ming feel unreal, like a dream, yet it was truly happening to him.

"Is this what it feels like to be on the dimension of time?"

With the immense power originating from the depths of all humanity, He Ming was able to enter this wondrous high-dimensional world and personally erase the black hole detonated by the Ghost Face Clan.

"Yes, isn't that quite unusual?"

Rita Bernal chuckled, and then reached out and wiped the Earth. The mountains, oceans, cities, and living beings affected by the black hole began to recede, returning to the peaceful and serene state they had before the small black hole erupted.

"People on Earth don't need much intervention; they just need to turn back time to the moment before the small black hole appeared."

Rita Bernal carefully checked everything, making sure she hadn't missed anything or anyone, and then nodded in satisfaction.

“Really? Then, I thank you on everyone’s behalf, Rita.”

Upon hearing He Ming's thanks, Rita put her hands on her hips and slightly raised her head.

"No need to thank me! Besides, this is the same change I mentioned to you many years ago. Well, although it's not the whole story, it's still an important part of it."

"Oh? Really? You foresaw the emergence of this chaotic world many years ago?"

He Ming looked at Rita Bernal with some surprise.

"No. I did not foresee the existence of this world. The reason I am so sure is because I gradually came to my senses after meeting that friend."

After Rita Bernal finished speaking, she suddenly tilted her head slightly in a certain direction, as if listening to something.

"Oh, it's almost time. I should get going too! Big brother, I'll leave the rest of the work to you!"

"Well, the wrap-up is fine. But, is it in such a hurry? I'd also like to meet your new friend."

He Ming was somewhat prepared for this; he simply wanted to meet the new friend Rita Bernal had mentioned.

Clearly, He Ming wanted to use this opportunity to confirm his suspicions.

"Well, this~"

Rita Bernal blinked, seemingly listening intently, when the other person spoke up.

"I am very sorry, Your Excellency. Now is not the best time for us to meet! But I believe that the time to meet you will come soon. At that time, please allow us to apologize for our rudeness!"

The voice that appeared in He Ming's mind was a woman's voice, an intellectual, gentle, and wise woman.

The appearance of this sound precisely confirmed He Ming's conjecture.

"Madam, perhaps I already know who you are."

He Ming did not reveal the other party's name, but the other party already understood that He Ming had indeed guessed something.

"···"

The other party was silent for a moment, and as a silver light flashed by, a tall figure with long hair and a long dress appeared in front of He Ming, but her face was covered by a hazy veil.

She took the initiative to bow to He Ming in greeting.

"I apologize for making you laugh! I am Lekdi Lek, and also the host of the Hero Clan Elmandis."

“It really is you. Miss Lecty, and Elmandis.”

The moment He Ming uttered the two names, his eyes shone with an unprecedented brilliance, causing the Hero Clan member Elmandis, residing within Lekdi Lekdi's body, to appear without warning behind Lekdi Lekdi.

“Elmandis?! What are you doing out here?” Lekdi turned around in surprise, looking at her hero companion who had spent countless years with her and overcome countless difficulties on their journey to follow them.

The massive Hero Clan, possessing terrifying power capable of destroying planets in an instant, lowered their heads and met He Ming's gaze.

The moment their eyes met, the hero named Elmandis slowly bowed and greeted He Ming.

"Elmandis, you, what are you doing..."

Lekdi Lek gasped, turned around in surprise, and looked at He Ming.

In that instant, when her gaze fell upon He Ming's eyes, she was startled to discover why Elmandis would take the initiative to bow to a human.

"It seems I was indeed impolite! Respected pioneer! You have indeed become a pioneer, just like that princess, walking the path they left behind!"

Lekdi Lek bowed again and said respectfully.

"It was just a series of chance encounters! Perhaps in the future I will be able to bear your praise, but right now, I am far from being able to do so. At least, I cannot eliminate this small black hole on my own."

He Ming shook his head, showing no joy at receiving salutes from Lekdi Lek and Elmandis.

"No. You flatter me. To be able to soberly recognize one's own shortcomings even after being exposed to such power is already a commendable quality."

During their conversation, Elmandis slowly nodded to He Ming before returning to Lekdi Lek's body.

Seeing this, He Ming stopped asking why they had come here, and stopped asking whether there were any friends of theirs in the vicinity of this world.

For example, the Silver Clan.

For example, other hero races.

Lekdi Lek noticed He Ming's thoughts and nodded.

"Then, let me once again pay tribute to the pioneers! May we meet again in the future! And may the stars guide you!"

"Miss Lecty. I wonder if you are from the future or the past?"

Suddenly, He Ming called out to Lekdi Lek.

Lekdi paused slightly, then smiled.

"We have already embarked on the journey to follow them, Your Excellency."

"Is that so? May the stars protect you and forever guide you in your direction!"

After bowing again, Lekdi Lek deliberately gave the last bit of time to He Ming and Rita Bernal.

After watching for a while, Rita Bernal looked dejected as she watched Lekdi Lek leave.

"Are you reluctant to leave?"

He Ming laughed.

"No! It's just a temporary departure. What's there to be reluctant about? It's just that I didn't expect that you, Sister Lekdi and Big Brother, actually knew each other."

Rita Bernal stared wide-eyed at He Ming with curiosity.

"No. Before this moment, we didn't know each other. It's just that for some reason, we were partners on the same path."

The golden light in He Ming's eyes gradually faded, leaving behind a deep, thoughtful gaze.

(End of this chapter)