The three of Seven Star Fish found Asta in the master control section.
When they arrived, Arlan and Black Cut were also there.
Black Cut was quietly floating, but it looked a bit listless, probably because a Stellaron was not interested in human topics.
"You can't just spend money like this…" Arlan said seriously to Asta.
Asta argued back confidently, but with a bit of grievance, "How is this spending money recklessly? The company's budget is locked so tightly, and the process is so long. By the time I finish applying, how much time will be wasted!?"
"How much hardware was destroyed in the Legion's attack? Do you know how many paralyzed pipelines in the station still haven't been replaced?"
"I'm paying out of my own pocket to solve problems for everyone, and that's my fault? Hurry up and return my key!"
As an honest person, Arlan was clearly not as good at arguing as Asta. In terms of momentum, he had already fallen behind.
But he still turned his head to the side and said, "I won't!"
An honest person might not be good with words, but his will was firm.
Even Asta had no good way to deal with him for a moment and could only say unhappily, "You! Who gave you the authority to manage my food, clothes, and expenses?"
Honest Arlan raised his head, looked at Asta, and said seriously, "You."
Asta, "..."
"I… uh, that does seem to have happened, but that doesn't count as spending recklessly."
"How doesn't it count?" Arlan said seriously.
"That item finder called Findie you bought before got lost during the Legion invasion. It was something that could have been resent just by checking inventory, but you insisted on placing a new order in a hurry."
Asta's expression became sad…
Arlan continued, "And that star-destroying battleship last time…"
Asta widened her eyes.
Stelle, who had just walked in from behind, also showed a shocked expression and blinked. "Star-… star-destroying battleship?"
She had heard Asta mention this before.
'She really placed the order!'
'Is this what rich people are like?'
But Asta, who reacted quickly, immediately explained it to the three of Seven Star Fish.
Better to fix things after losing a sheep than not fix them at all.
After suffering a loss last time, buying a star-destroying battleship this time was just to strengthen security.
Besides, although she placed the order, she didn't actually buy it.
Asta said that as long as the money hadn't been spent, it didn't count as reckless spending.
Afterward, Stelle told Asta about Richard, but Asta was not surprised.
Arlan said he would go deal with it.
Nero stopped Arlan. "No need to go. I've already dealt with that person!"
Arlan looked at Nero in confusion. "How did you deal with him?"
Nero said, "Packed him up and took him away!"
Arlan, "Huh?"
After that, Nero had an intense discussion with Asta about throwing Richard into the factory and successfully won.
The discussion about the Fragmentum industry did not last too long.
After the three of Seven Star Fish finished dealing with Richard, the meeting over there also ended. It seemed they had come up with a good plan.
This situation was quite normal. After all, the people attending the meeting were all experienced and highly capable.
The plan for the Fragmentum industry had been established. Next, they just had to wait for professionals to refine it slightly before officially putting it into operation.
This matter did not have to be done at Herta Space Station, so after finishing things here, all parties should set off.
After all, not everyone was that free.
The Astral Express was naturally going to depart again. Although it followed an existing route, since the grand gathering planet Penacony had sent an invitation, they naturally had to go take a look.
Of course, Himeko had not yet told the new child about this.
While preparing to board the train, Tingyun called out to Nero.
In front of the train door, Nero looked at Tingyun in confusion.
The other members of the train group also stopped and waited for Nero.
At this time, Tingyun said, "Nero, your Trailblaze journey may have to pause for now."
Hearing this, Stelle and March both widened their eyes slightly, showing surprised expressions.
Himeko narrowed her eyes slightly, having some guesses in her heart, and then directly got on the train.
As for Nero, his face showed little change, but in his heart the child said, "Bad!"
"This time I came out with two tasks in total," Tingyun looked at Nero and said slowly.
"The first task was naturally the Fragmentum industry, which has now been handled. As for the second task, it is to take you back to the Xianzhou. General Jing Yuan wants to see you."
Nero blinked. This result was within expectations.
After all, he had left the Xianzhou without reason or trace. It was normal for someone as smart as Jing Yuan to notice something unusual. He still had to make up a reason, but he was too lazy to think of one…
However, at this point, he seemed to have no way to refuse.
After all, when he first boarded the train, he had said he hoped the train could send him back to the Xianzhou…
Thinking in his heart, Nero turned around and looked at his companions from the train crew.
Stelle and March, who were waiting for him, had already realized he was going home. Their eyes were full of reluctance.
Nero also felt a bit reluctant, while also thinking about other things.
Although there would be fan creations to keep the popularity going, it would definitely be weaker than appearing often.
And leaving the train basically meant leaving the camera.
But looking on the bright side, after Jarilo was done, it would be the Xianzhou's turn.
'Then it's fine!'
After thinking through the current situation in his mind, Nero found no big problem.
So he nodded to Tingyun. "Mm, I understand."
Then Nero turned back to Stelle and March and said, "Since it's the General's order, there's no choice. I'll take the Minghuo Merchant Guild's ship back to the Xianzhou!"
"But I'll come back. Don't touch my room!"
March blinked twice, then put a smile back on her face. "Don't worry! Your Sister March will definitely keep it nice and clean for you!"
Stelle half-closed her eyes and glanced sideways at March. "..."
'Wow, you! How can you take advantage like that!'
But she didn't have time to complain about March and instead said to Nero, "Then we'll wait for you to come back. Oh, maybe we'll go to the Xianzhou to find you first. Remember to treat us to soda douzhi!"
"No problem!" Nero made an OK sign.
Tingyun frowned slightly, looked at Stelle's expectant smile, then looked down at Nero.
Most people couldn't get used to drinking soda douzhi.
'This child… might not be as well-behaved as he looks.'
Even so, Tingyun had no intention of reminding Stelle.
The representative of the Minghuo Merchant Guild stepped forward lightly, gently patted Nero's shoulder, and said in a low voice, "When they drink the douzhi, remember to call me. If I'm busy, record it or take photos."
Nero blinked lightly. The two Xianzhou people quietly reached a consensus.
Stelle and March knew nothing about this. In a farewell that was happier than expected, they boarded the train.
Very soon, the Astral Express left the platform.
"Oh? You didn't leave with the Astral Express?" Topaz's voice suddenly sounded from behind.
Nero and Tingyun turned around.
Topaz continued, "So you're going back to the Xianzhou."
As she spoke, she walked closer.
"In that case, since you're free anyway, want to come to the company and hang out?" Topaz looked at Nero and asked.
Nero's eyes lit up. He thought of the pet room Topaz had mentioned in the chat…
But he was still a bit conflicted. After all, Tingyun had said it was Jing Yuan who was looking for him.
Jing Yuan, as the General of the Luofu, might have something important to say. Of course, it was also possible he wanted to judge him…
Topaz looked at Nero's conflicted expression, narrowed her eyes, and added fuel to the fire. "You can pet Jimi."
"I'm going!" Nero immediately agreed.
At this moment, a certain bird-like company employee had no idea he had already been sold by his boss.
Tingyun looked at Nero, who had been easily lured away by Topaz, sighed, turned to Topaz, and asked, "So, what does your Interastral Peace Corporation want with him?"
Topaz shook her head. "Nothing big. This child's appearance is too outstanding. The company hopes he can endorse some products."
"Of course, if he's willing to do some filming and promotion, or even debut directly in the company, that would be even better."
Tingyun, "..."