Xingtie, started with a guitar, and made a living by singing

Because the young man died in the struggle for poetry, the blue sky, the flying birds, and the people who were born within the wind wall like him, the falcon feathers that I searched for outside the city will never see the day when they are worn by their owner.

After that, through the collapse of the old throne, I was born as a new god. The power flowing from my fingertips was used to reshape my body into the shape of a young boy, which is the me you see now—"

Wendy stared at the slender fingers brushing the strings, her tone nostalgic.

"Even though the human body has many inconveniences compared to the body of a demon god, I still prefer to play in the mortal world in this posture. Only in human form can I play the harp that he loves and pursue the freedom that he loves."

He turned his attention back to Bronya and Seele. Perhaps because the story had deeply affected them, their expressions seemed somewhat sad, but they didn't know how to comfort him.

"Don't be sad about this. I have already found the freedom he desired and have witnessed the birds soaring.

But—within that, my own wish was also born.

I want to experience a freedom as vast as the galaxy, to witness the beauty of billions of stars breathing together, and to record the adventures that belong to me and my companions.

His wish is so beautiful that it is amazing and yet seems out of reach.

Neither Seele nor Bronya had ever known what freedom was in the past, nor had they ever thought about whether a certain star in the night sky also had someone gazing at the starry sky like them.

Because that is beyond human reach, it is illusory, like a castle in the air.

Until a bard named Wendy brought a turning point and hope to everyone.

So, now - having taken over freedom from the poet, are they going to take away his freedom?

"..."

The eyes of both of them became gloomy, but fortunately, with Wendy as a lively treasure, it was impossible for them to be depressed.

"Don't look so reluctant to let me go! You've done a great job, and Beloberg is also making progress. I believe that with continued hard work, the people on Earth will eventually reach the stars."

"But, we may not be ready to leave you yet. Neither me... nor Beloberg, we have ever considered what would happen if we lost you..."

Bronya said in a heavy tone.

"I know this request is excessive and difficult for you, but - can you give us a little more time to think about how to say goodbye?"

"Hehe. Are you planning a grand farewell ceremony for me?"

Wendy teased with a playful smile.

"...You deserve this treatment from us."

Bronya, feeling heavy-hearted, didn't notice his teasing and simply nodded seriously.

However, it was Xier who grabbed the hem of Wendy's clothes with one hand. She was obviously the strongest person in the past, but now she was like a child who didn't want to be abandoned.

"—Take me away."

she whispered.

"Eh?"

Wendy looked a little surprised.

"What about everyone in the Earthfire and Beloberg?"

In response to this, Xier just said dully.

"The Underworld Fire is under the care of the leader, so my absence won't be a problem. As for Beloberg... I'm not the Great Guardian, so I can't take care of so many things. There are others who can help with military affairs. In that case, why don't you let me go on the trip with you?"

She means it.

Bronya could sense that Seele was not simply being willful, but really wanted to leave with Wendy.

This is also the biggest difference between her and herself——

Looking at Xier's hand that was tightly grasping his shirt, and her unconcealed thoughts, there was a voice in her heart urging her that if she didn't cherish this opportunity, there might never be another similar opportunity in the future.

Wendy is not a human being, and she will not age like humans, but she will... Does she have to hide this thought for the rest of her life, and only be able to face it when she becomes an old grandmother?

Finally, when Xier and Wendy were still arguing about "taking her away" and "not taking her away".

Bronya took a step forward, and as Seele looked as if she had seen a ghost, she gently kissed the boy on the side of his cheek.

"W-What are you doing!?"

"Nothing, just a kiss to a friend who is going on a long journey."

Although a blush appeared on her delicate cheeks, Bronya still explained with forced composure.

Xier, who totally didn't believe it, was so eager to bite someone.

"Don't tell lies like this that you don't even believe yourself!"

"Hmm! But doesn't Xier have the same idea? Why can you do it, but I can't? We've been through so much together, why are you leaving me alone?!"

Amid Bronya's embarrassed and annoyed excuses, how could Seele, who was already anxious about her own progress, tolerate the possibility of being overtaken?

Then he kissed Wendy on the other side of her cheek, which made the boy in the middle suddenly have a brain freeze.

On one side, there is tenderness but also an impulsiveness that hides a deep love, while on the other side, there is a tyranny that does not want to be robbed of the thing that is most loved.

Both sides have their reasons for doing so, and the love between the two sides is by no means false, but no matter which side is chosen, it is not the optimal solution.

This emotion, which should have been eternal, was ultimately destroyed as an emotional catharsis before the farewell.

Now, Wendy is in a dilemma.

……

On the other side, West Wind Church.

Sanyueqi stretched lazily with a "Ha~". In this experience which was more like a vacation than a pioneering journey, the girl seemed particularly lazy and comfortable, and also talked to her companions next to her.

"Now that the missions assigned by Jizi and Heita have been completed, should we prepare to return to the train tomorrow to report?"

"Well, the environmental and gaseous data have been surveyed. We now have a full understanding of what has happened on this planet. It's time to bid farewell."

Walter nodded. He should be the one who was most satisfied with this pioneering journey.

Dan Heng nodded indifferently. Compared with the other two people who had gained a lot, he didn't have anything particularly worth remembering.

At best, I think the climate here is very good. If I choose to settle down and rest in the future, I will probably include this place in the list of options, right?

"But, having said that, Wendy's performance today was truly amazing. It truly made you want to hear more—"

March 7th seemed to be in the mood to talk, so he pulled the two of them to sit on the church bench and spoke excitedly.

"Why don't we just come back next year to attend the Wind Flower Festival? Then we can have Himeko and Pam come down and watch. We have three days to have fun anyway! And then we can go listen to music together at the end~"

"Well, although it's a good suggestion, it may need to be approved by Himeko first. But don't worry, I will vote for you when the time comes, Mitsuki."

This is also a habit within the train team. If there is something that is difficult to decide at the moment, it will be finalized by voting.

When March 7 heard that Uncle Yang chose to support him, he cheered excitedly.

"——Long live Uncle Yang!"

"Cough cough."

However, the excessive volume attracted the attention of other people, and the former hotel owner, Father Goethe, also coughed lightly and cast some glances over here.

This made San Yue Qi smile awkwardly and apologize to the believers around him who were disturbed.

Fortunately, although the atmosphere in the church was solemn, it was not too solemn. Perhaps it was because the atmosphere of the Wind and Flower Festival in the city had not yet subsided. Everyone just nodded in good faith and went about their own business.

San Yue Qi then sat down again and whispered, "What about you, Dan Heng? What are your plans?"

“…I don’t have any objections.”

Dan Heng originally wanted to agree, but when he thought about how he had been passively dragged here and there by San Yueqi in the past two days, he felt that the situation would be similar by then.

Therefore, his tone was a little flat, making it difficult to tell whether he liked it or not.

But March Seven nodded in understanding and counted Dan Heng's vote as well!

"This way, we have three votes. We'll raise the issue when we get back. I believe Ji Zi will agree to our request."

There was an unconcealable smile between San Yueqi's eyebrows.

"You really like it here, little Sanyue."

Seeing this, Walter couldn't help but tease.

"It seems that you are very satisfied with this pioneering journey."

"Hehe. That's fine. After all, this is the first planet where our exploration journey has been so smooth and eye-opening. We should definitely treat it a little bit special!"

March Seven said with a silly smile.

"Besides, I feel very comfortable here, as if all my worries have been blown away by the wind on the street."

"March, do you have troubles too?"

Dan Heng suddenly said this.

"Hey, hey, even if it's Teacher Dan Heng, I can't pretend I didn't hear what he said. Uncle Yang, you should talk to him too. How can you treat others as heartless idiots when you're having such a conversation?"

San Yue Qi immediately complained angrily.

Dan Heng looked at her with a slightly "doubted" look, as if March 7 had just said something that went against common sense.

This of course made San Yue Qi so angry that he gritted his teeth, but considering that if he lost his temper here, he might be kicked out by Father Goethe, Uncle Yang intervened in time.

"Alright, Sanyue, Danheng, let's save the fun for later, when we say goodbye. Today should be our last night in Beloberg. Go back to your rooms and think about what you haven't done yet. Then, write your pioneering notes. Remember not to leave any regrets."

After hearing what Walter said, March Seven also remembered that he had not yet sorted out the photos he took in Beloberg. He grumbled a few words and went back to his room in a bad mood. Dan Heng nodded and left calmly.

After seeing the two of them return to their rooms, Walter thought about it, picked up his phone, and prepared to see if the other party had responded to his invitation.

However, as soon as I opened it, several messages asking for help popped up.

“Wow, Mr. Walter, there’s an emergency—!”

"I urgently need help from the pioneers."

"Sending address: Rivet Town, Lower District."

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The amount of information hidden in this immediately made Walter frown.

But soon, the news changed again.

"Oh, sorry, the situation has been resolved. A kind passerby took the cat away for me."

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"And, regarding boarding the train, I'd like to give you an answer two days later. Sorry, hey!"

This situation...

Why is the sense of déjà vu so strong?

Chapter 107 Why Didn’t I Find You at the Bottom of the Mountain?

Lower area.

The pioneers gathered here. March 7 rubbed his eyes and yawned, as if he was still a little sleepy.

"——Huha, Uncle Yang, you called us out just for this?"

"Xiao Sanyue, this matter involves Wendy's safety after all, so we have to be cautious."

"Hey...but he's the god of Beloberg. Could anyone really kidnap him?"

"But we can't assume that others might not show up. It's only logical that we should come and take a look."

After receiving the text message, Walter actually confirmed it again and again. Although the other party's reply was normal, that strange sense of déjà vu still lingered in his heart.

It was like someone had taken Wendy's phone and was answering these questions for him.

Although in terms of strength, there is probably no one on this planet who can force Wendy to do something he is unwilling to do, but what if it involves a problem that cannot be solved by force?

After all, Wendy doesn't look like a cold-hearted guy. On the contrary, he is a person who is easily affected by his concerns.

Or to put it bluntly, it is easy to be tripped up by certain things.

But this is normal. Walter did not embark on his interstellar journey voluntarily. Including Dan Heng and March 7 in the team, everyone got on the train for different reasons, but most of them had to do so.

But Wendy is different. He is the savior of Beloberg and has no reason to leave Yalilo. Many people need him.