With the efforts of Rin and the others, large pieces of astral beast meat were cut up and sent back to the temporary camp through the star gate.

Rin also sighed. What kind of journey is this "to find the key of the four kings and overthrow the pope"?

It's a culinary journey.

Although I can't help but complain like this in my heart, it is not easy to find food on this desolate Fourth World Earth. And...... Such delicious astral beasts have been killed, how can you not enjoy them?

Back at the camp, Angelica got busy. She also revamped the menu of "Special Yak Stew" and wrote a new menu and handed it to Mei Yi.

Mei Yi began to work with Angelica to develop this new dish. Mei Yi also suggested that Kiana's favorite hamburger meat could be made from the meat of "Tugil Khan", and that the second world method should be used to evaluate it.

When Kiana heard this, Mei Yi actually knew that she liked "hamburger meat", and it was estimated that she was inseparable from her past. Subsequently, she also excitedly expressed her gratitude to Meiyi.

"It's okay, Kiana, I'm willing to do anything for you for the day you can regain your memory."

"Thanks, Miss Mei, though I still can't think of anything...... Forget it, eating is more important, and the prince is hungry too, right? He's the hardest worker. ”

"That's right, Xiao Rin also come over and eat some, you just hunted such a huge prey, and you also worked hard."

At this time, Rin didn't care about the words of Mei Yi and the others at all. Instead, he was the first to say, "This amount of meat may be eaten for many days," and asked if there was a better way to preserve food so that everyone could access it at any time in the future.

Freya says, "How about making 'pastrami'? After all, the smoking method is the most traditional means of preservation, and in the future, when everyone is hungry when they are adventuring on the road, they can also eat some to replenish their strength at any time. ”

Mei Yi and Angelica agree. He also instructed Freya to call the lizardmen camp and ask them to help make pastrami. After all, with so much meat, it's not easy to eat it all.

Unlike the Crimson Scorpion, this astral beast has a lot of meat to eat. Almost everything from the scorpion pincer meat to the meat on the body, as well as the meat on the feet, is basically edible.

Not only that, but its three tails also seem to make a good energy-replenishing drug, which is much more effective than "Tumanluo".

Dr. Edward happily accepted the medical materials and distributed them to Akia. During this time, he was going to work overtime to develop new medicines to facilitate Rin's adventures during this time.

"By the way, dear friend, this is for you."

Rin received a bottle of crimson potion from Dr. Edward. This bottle of potion seems to be a spray in a tempered glass bottle, which can replace the role of "medical gel" in the Fourth World.

"This is a medicine extracted from the tail of the 'Red Ridge Scorpion', there is nothing good to replace the medicine during this time, just use this for a while, the effect is also very good."

"Thanks, brother."

"You're welcome, you're our king, so naturally I'm going to take good care of you."

After receiving the medicine from the NPC Dr. Edward, Rin seems to feel that during this time, she seems to be like the protagonist of "Final O Thought", experiencing an adventure that she has never experienced before.

At this time, Mebius was also angry and said, "Leave me some, I'm going to take it back to study it", and then angrily walked to Rin's side, hammered him with a small fist, and complained:

"You kid didn't take me to find such a rare guy, what do you mean! Be careful that I stick out my tongue and scare you to death, hiss~"

"Huh? We also happened to come across it, and we didn't look for it on purpose. ”

"Nonsense! The last time I met a rare animal, I wasn't next to you! It's all excuses! Pigs are so bad! ”

Dr. Edward also motioned with his eyes for Rin to help coax Mebius. After all, this woman is a very troublesome existence among scientific researchers, and she doesn't dare to go to her if she has something to do, so as not to cause trouble.

Not only that, Director Mikaledia also tries to avoid encountering it in his daily life. The combination of these two "snakes and birds" is the biggest obstacle on the road of scientific research, which is what Dr. Edward thinks now.

So, Rin also comforted Mebius. Rin also decided to take her with her the next time she went to look for the Astral Beast, lest she start crying and fussing here again, so she would be restless.

"Okay, Sister Snake~ Tomorrow, tomorrow, don't be sad today, there will be more opportunities in the future."

"You said, remember to wake me up tomorrow in person."

"Huh...... Ah, this ......."

At this time, Grexiu seems to have just relied on the memory of the photo of the big stone man to paint the painting "The Lonely Revenance Walker", which is very realistic. When she showed the painting to Rin, Rin also praised her painting skills, and still said, "You guys go to dinner first, I'll tidy up my things." ”

"Wow! How can there be such delicious food today? You're thinking about us, too! ”

Brother Jet and Vilwe, who were in charge of the "Mithril Mine Exploration", are back. When Wei Wei saw that there was "roast beef" to eat today, she was also very excited, and she pulled Brother Jie again and again, wanting to enjoy this delicious meal with him.

Brother Jie also asked if this "astral beast" was beaten down by the prince, and after Mei Yi and others also said "yes", Brother Jie came to the prince and performed some royal etiquette.

"Thank you, O King, for your efforts, for the first time I have the opportunity to taste the 'Astral Beast', thank you, and may Saint Gama protect you."

"Don't...... Brother Jie, everyone is doing what they can, don't be so polite, by the way, ...... the matter of 'Mithril Mine', how are you doing here? ”

"Yes, yes, Sister Vilvie has found a lot of Mithril veins, and it seems that you can get them out after digging for a while, you can rest assured."

Seeing that Jie's address to Vilvie had changed to "Big Sister's Head", Rin also knew that the two of them had gotten along well during this time, so he was also relieved. At lunchtime, everyone was immersed in the delicious taste of the "Astral Beast". They forgot about yesterday's "Red Scorpion" meat and expressed their gratitude for the deliciousness of the ingredients and the superb cooking skills of the two chefs.

Rin ate as she remembered the hateful appearance of "Tugil Khan".

It was the ugliest ingredient he'd ever seen. Although it is delicious, as long as I think of its fierce appearance, I have no appetite and can't swallow it at all.

"Huh? Why don't you eat, Prince? If you don't eat it, give it to me. ”

"Yes, yes, Sister Vervie."

"Hee-hee."

Vilvie was also very hungry today. Because she not only took Brother Jie to mine, but also made a lot of efforts herself. Everyone looked at Rin's listless appearance and asked him why he didn't eat, whether it was because the meat of the Astral Beast was not tasty, or if he had a bad appetite today.

"It's okay...... The main reason is that the ingredients are so ugly, and when I think of it, it's hard for me to associate such a delicious thing with its appearance. ”

In this regard, Freya also advised him:

"It doesn't matter if he's ugly or not, it's just delicious, right?"

"Alas...... The stuff here is really ...... It's weird. ”

Rin still endured the discomfort caused by the hunt just now, and forcibly linked the "beef" with the flesh of the astral beast, so that he could barely eat it. Freya knew that as a "hunter", he probably preferred the feeling of hunting to the feeling of enjoying his prey, which was also the nature of the Gamma.

The aggressive nature of the Gamma is engraved in the bones, and for this reason, the Gamma people constantly wage "holy wars", trying to invade other worlds after destroying many countries in the Fourth World.

If Rin continues to go hunting, it is estimated that he will meet uglier and more unappetizing guys in the future. will also have a rejection of his prey, so he didn't take the initiative to take him.

In this regard, Freya finished guessing, and said something to comfort him:

"Don't worry, Xiao Rin won't hunt during this time, leave the hunting to us, and you can rest during ......this time."

"No, I'm just thinking about something I can eat, don't worry about me."

"Huh? Isn't it because of the after-effects of hunting? ”

Rin explained that it may be that she has eaten too many unknown delicacies recently, and it seems that she has forgotten her previous life in the second world, and she may be a little repulsed.

He was afraid that he would not be able to go back to his previous life, and the feeling of "royal blood" was too strong. This also made him afraid for a while, and wanted to escape the fate of becoming a king, so he didn't dare to face it.

In this regard, Bronya also knew his confusion during this time, and also said:

"It's okay, Rin, just do what you want to do. You don't have to push yourself...... Even if it's for everyone's sake, you have to be brave enough to say it. ”

"Is it really good? Actually, I still want to...... Hunt for everyone and do what you can. ”

"Well, then what's there to worry about? Eat it, if you don't eat it, it will be cold. ”

With Bronya's persuasion, Rin began to enjoy her lunch beautifully. Although she has experienced so many things and seen so many animals living here, Rin's current situation is much, much better than them.

There was food to eat, the camp was well supplied with vegetables, everyone had their own work to do, and their companions were willing to be by their side. If this is the case, he is so weak that he can't bear to even talk about his prey, what kind of king is he?

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After eating, Freya helps clean up the table on the floor, while Rin rarely gets a good rest. After all, the "Astral Beast" that came in the morning can continue to eat it at night, and its meat is quite delicious, so that everyone can instantly replenish their physical strength.

Freya had said that the flesh of the Astral Beast was also a good medicinal herb. Not only is medicine and food of the same origin, but the taste is also unique, belonging to the treasure on the moon, which can be met but not sought.

Rin was resting and thinking about what Mr. Harvey had said to him. He must become a king, and he must bring everyone the hope of "light".

Looking at the sky filled with golden light, Rin just wants to bring "dark" hope to everyone. After all, the abnormal celestial phenomena here are all-weather, except for the scorching sun, wind and rain, which will never appear in the Fourth World.

Light is not right, darkness is not evil. 】

When Rin blurted out this, Elysia was also beside him listening to his self-talk, and also said:

"That's right~ good apprentice."

"Scared! Don't scare me suddenly! Master. ”

"Hee-hee~ Isn't this boring, by the way, Xiao Rin, Vilwe's work will take a few days, let's hunt happily during this time, right?"

"That's all there is to it, no way...... I can't stay at home and play games here.,I can only go out and practice with these big monsters.,By the way, see if you can eat these things.。 ”

After communicating with Elysia, he said that he would take a nap and prepare the "menu" that Freya gave him in the evening, so as to prepare his "Hunting King".

"Can I take a nap with my good apprentice?"

"Nope."

After Elysia left, she was reluctant to go back to camp because everyone was taking a nap in the shade. The wilderness here may be more suited to life in the Fourth World than the feeling of being in a camp.

I don't know if my ancestors also lived like this, which is why they are so aggressive. After thinking about it for a while, Rin didn't think much about it, but fell asleep calmly.

In his dream, he seemed to see the two ancestral spirits he had seen. They are Lenny Erley, the first head of the Erle family, and Topa Slatos, the first head of the Slatos family.

They began to tell him the story of the king. Moreover, he also told himself about his responsibility as a king.

When he woke up, there were Grexiu and Elysia lying next to him, and Bronya was looking at him angrily.

"Awake? It's time to do something, adjutant. ”

After quickly shaking off the two beautiful girls, Rin also woke up from the carpeted sand. Bronya also pulled him to the car, ready to say something to him.

"What's wrong? Captain, I've just gotten up. ”

"Honestly...... You've changed, and you're not the same boy you were two years ago, shouldn't you think about it, you can't always get too close to other girls, so as not to delay their relationship? ”

"Why do you say this now? Captain, what's wrong with you? ”

"It's nothing, I heard Aunt Angelica say that Freya wants to be your 'princess', what have you done to her? Be honest. ”

"Nothing have you done?"

Rin also said something like "Captain, you also know me", and Bronya also said angrily, forget it, forgive you for this kid's elm head and not doing anything out of the ordinary.

It was only after Bronya said these words to him that Rin learned Freya's heart, and it turned out that she had always liked her......

I actually have someone who has a crush on me? Although Rin hadn't thought about dating a girl either, he knew that maybe it wasn't the time yet.

"I'm sorry, Captain, for worrying you about me, but it's more important than these things to ...... the 'Key of the Four Kings', in case something happens to me and I hastily agree to someone, I guess it's not okay?"

"That's okay, Rin, you know, there are many girls who have confessed their hearts to you during this time, and as your captain, I will supervise you throughout the whole process."

"Oversee me? Captain Bronya, you're too old a mother, aren't you? Is it older than my mother? Have you eaten something wrong lately? ”

"No...... Alas, forget it, you're not a little boy anymore, you should understand some of the truths in this regard, don't always make too intimate gestures to other girls, so as not to misunderstand the family, get in the car, I'll drive. ”

"Eh, Captain, do you know how to drive?"

Led by Bronya, Rin also sat in the passenger seat. Looking at Bronya's extremely serious expression from yesterday to now, I don't know what she has been thinking during this time.

Bronya herself was very strange, why did she say these words to Rin? Usually, although she is not very willing to take care of Rin, it is not enough to let him not fall in love, right?

Rin also doesn't know how Bronya has changed during this time. He only knew that since Captain Bronya saw him again, he had always been this and not letting himself do it, and the attitude of not letting him do it made him very uncomfortable.

If that's the case, then it might be easier to stay with Captain Kiana.

"Captain, I'm thinking...... Do you have any opinions about me lately? I'm very close to the other girls, are you ......?"

"It's nothing, I'm just telling you not to make other girls mistaken."

"What do you mean?"

"Don't ask, do what I say."

Bronya's very domineering attitude made Rin feel uncomfortable. After all, two years ago, Bronya hadn't usually treated him like this. If that's the case, I can't wait to make it clear to Bronya right away. What is Bronya thinking that she doesn't know?

After getting out of the car, Bronya motioned for Rin to follow her and see if there was anything she could bring back with her. And Rin didn't have the intention of looking for prey and gathering raw materials, but asked if she could have a good talk with Bronya.

Rin said, "Captain, I know that I've been with Captain Kiana during this time, and this situation may make you a little ...... Uh, care? ”

After Bronya heard this, she also hurriedly said, "It's not like this, it's just that we haven't come out on a mission together like this for too long", as if she was tacitly saying something.

Rin is not very sensitive to "male and female feelings" though. But he also knew that Bronya actually wanted to do something together like Kiana. After all, Kiana has been educating for so long, and Bronia, as Captain Rin, may care about whether she has fulfilled her responsibilities. It's also because of this that I'm a little angry with Rin's attitude.。

Obviously, he could not have let Kiana follow him yesterday, and he and Rin hunted the "astral beast". Rin had to take the initiative to invite them to accompany her on the hunt, but she didn't understand her own thoughts, which made her very angry.

This shows that Rin may not care about his "real captain" at all during this time, and he will not let himself participate in everything.

So, she opened her mouth and asked Rin:

"Rin, to be honest, do you think you're a paladin of the 'Knights of Hell' now, or an adjutant under me?"

"Uh...... Actually, it's all of them. ”

"No, I don't want to hear that answer, I just want you to tell me...... Do you want to be a paladin or be my lieutenant, I want to ask you what you think now. ”

For this, Rin was not ready. However, he knew that Bronya was asking her at this time, "What is the one that Kiana and I are good for you", which is a matter of stepping on thunder if you are not careful.

Responding to the girl's question, although Rin has already been formulaically prepared, he is really not good at lying. And in his heart, these two seniors are equally important to him, and he can't tell who is better than whom.

Therefore, he also prepared such a remark and said it to Bronya:

"Captain Bronya, I said, I am your knight, you are my princess, whether I am a paladin or a human king, I will protect you to the death."

"Honestly?"

"It's true, if you have to ask, I have to tell you what is in my heart."

At this time, Bronya remembered that Rin that day also said the same thing to herself. And he will definitely make himself angry by saying things like "Old women should be called 'Her Majesty'" next.

However, Rin didn't say that. Instead, with an extremely serious expression and clear yellow eyes, he silently looked at his Captain Bronia.

When Bronya heard this again, she looked a little embarrassed.

I saw her turn her head like a girl, and her face flushed, and she responded:

"So...... I'm sorry, Rin, but I'm a little distrustful of you, so that's why I asked you this, don't you mind? ”

"Don't mind, you're my Captain Bronya, all the time."

This is Rin's true words. And, ever since Bronya fished him back from New Arcadia, he's always remembered it. If Bronya wants to do anything for her, he will do everything for Bronya. to express your gratitude to this Bole.

However, it is limited to the "Grace of Bole". For emotional things, it is estimated that it is difficult for Rin to do it.

Bronya didn't continue to embarrass him, and changed back to her previous expression. Thinking about things like "It seems that he chose me", he also showed some expressions and smiled imperceptibly.

Rin thought at this time, whether it was Captain Bronya or the other seniors, they were all girls after all. I also learned a lot from Dr. Edward.

If it weren't for this good brother, he probably wouldn't have been able to coax Bronya and reassure her about herself.

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During the hunt, Bronya talks to Rin about a number of things, all about emotions.

She said that Rin is much more handsome now. Compared with the previous baby face, because of the change in his appearance and temperament, everyone has become more fond of him.

"Is there one? Captain, what did everyone do to me before, and how do you still treat me now? ”

"Alas, you're really slow, girls are much more sensitive to emotional matters than you boys, and I'm no exception."

"By the way, Captain, have you been in a relationship before?"

"Why do you ask this? Is it that the game doesn't smell good or that the work isn't important? You kid, don't keep gossiping about some things about your captain and me, okay? ”

Bronya also replied to Rin's question with a very unceremonious choke. She said that she has not yet met anyone who makes her heart flutter, and although she is already a young man in her thirties, Bronya also seems to feel that "the game is more important than the object".

It just so happens that Rin, who is not good at feelings, has no choice but to put his sustenance on the game. said, "I think so too", which also reassured Bronya.

"Rin, although the captain doesn't want you to fall in love, I just hope that when you get along with girls in the future, you can grasp the balance and don't flirt with everyone, you know?"

"I didn't go to flirt? Really, and you know me too, I'm so stupid, how can I think of touching people? ”

"That's good, I will teach you well in the future, you have already celebrated your birthday in the Holy King City this year, and you are already a 23-year-old person, so you shouldn't be the same as before."

"Got it, Captain."

Rin smiled and said not to let Bronya care too much about these things, even though he was 23 years old, he hadn't cared much about anything other than fighting. At that time in the third world, I also celebrated my 22nd birthday. It took him nearly half a year to solve the affairs of the third world, and it was also an unforgettable birthday.

In addition, Rin also asked about Bronia's plans, she can't just be single and single, right?

Moreover, she is also the president of the game company "Mi Leyou". If she continues like this, after the effects of the collapse disappear, she may want to live a normal life, right?

Although there are not many young people who are married now, and most of them are improvisation marriages that you are reluctant to make, this phenomenon is very common in this impetuous society. However, Rin still hopes that his captain can find a good home. In the future, even if she is not the "king of people", she can replace her class and be the captain of the seventh squad.

It wasn't like to usurp the throne, and Rin really thought so. That's right, he's still thinking about "promotion and salary increase".

In this regard, Bronya also asked him angrily:

"Am I just making you want to marry me off? Second Lieutenant Rin, do you think I'm usually too strict with you, or do you mean...... Have you always had a prejudice against me? ”

"Don't dare, I'm just thinking, everyone has failed the battle against 'Honkai' before, and the Era Honkai has also destroyed human civilization, so what if there is a day of reconstruction?"

When Bronya saw Rin's answer, she suddenly remembered something about herself. For her, the most important person is naturally Xi'er, although she has become a little short-tempered now, but she is still the most important person in herself.

The second is his lieutenant Rin, who not only became the king of people, but also protected everyone including her for a time, so that everyone returned safely from the third world.

So, she still told Rin about her decision:

"Don't worry, there will be a day, and no matter where you go, whether you become a god or give up becoming a god...... I'll be there for you, Rin. ”

"Is this a confession? Captain, you don't want to marry me in the future, do you? ”

"Shut up, stinky boy, say anything that makes me angry."

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And just as Bronya and Rin were arguing, a crack in the starry sky suddenly opened. Without them noticing, four teenagers and girls, who looked very young, walked out of it.

"Whew...... This is the plane where Daddy and Mom are in, right? Why did we come to the Fourth World Earth more than 20 years ago? Sister, are you setting it wrong? ”

"Nope."

"Alas, forget it, the first two should be enough, act carefully."

The young man at the head has a gray and black hair color, and looks quite like a "Rin" face; His pupils are the same color as Bronya's eyes, both are "gray" pupils; His sister, on the other hand, has the same face as Bronia, the same eye and hair color as her father, and is also tied with the double ponytails of Bronia's youth.

The other two, one of whom is a young girl who looks very similar to Elysia. She was followed by a girl who looked like "Xi'er". They don't seem to belong on this plane, and from their words they know that they are people who have been here "twenty-five years later".

In the name of the boy, the girl with long pink hair who looks similar to Elysia is named "Emilia". And the girl who is similar to Xi'er, who has a blue-black gradient dream hair color, is called "Illya".

"Hey, yes~ Mother is really right, she seems to be very concerned about Uncle Rin's disappearance, right? Brother Tianming~♪"

"Well, Daddy and Mom don't know what they're doing right now, and if it follows the scheduled timeline, they should be attacked."

And Illya seemed to remember something, and when Emilia was talking to Tianming, she also suddenly interjected and asked him:

"Attack? Is it the 'Twelve Laws of the Source Number'? Brother Tianming. ”

Illya asked the boy named "Tianming". Her weapons were two revolvers, which she also held tightly in her hands at this time, for fear that something predetermined would happen.

Amai's younger sister is named "Tio", and although it is unclear what the last name of each of them is, it seems to look similar to Rin and Bronya's children.

It is also because of "fate" that they travel through various time and space to find the truth about the disappearance of "Rin".

Amaki is the leader of the space-time exploration team, and after signaling his companions to take a good look at it from a distance, he prepares to approach Rin and Bronya. At this time, Rin and Bronya were not aware of the approach of the four teenagers and girls, and they did not find the nearby prey, and they began to communicate with their companions.

"Olivia, we found no trace of your mother...... It is estimated that it is a temporary camp on Daddy's side, so please keep observing. ”

"Okay, Tianming, you behave well here."

The girl named "Olivia" is very similar to "Velvet". Everyone is the descendant of the heroes, and they also came here to investigate through "time travel".

In line with the principle of "not interfering with the original timeline", Timaki takes Theo, Emilia, and Illya together. They lurk around Rin and Bronya, listening to their chat.

"Captain, are you going to spend the rest of your life with the game? Alas, you should be more worried about your business than about me. ”

"I didn't worry about it, I said it, you usually have to pay attention to proportion, although you are very dull to feelings, but you can't always go on like this."

"What's wrong with me? Captain, I still don't understand what you mean, I don't usually hook up with other girls...... And don't you keep worrying about me? ”

At this time, Theo and Tianming also began to whisper. Theo doesn't talk much, just like Bronia in the past, while Amaaki is the same as Rin, belonging to the type of "elm head".

The two of them didn't know the reason why such an elm-headed father got along with his mother. And he was also whispering to Emilia, saying things like "these two still like to quarrel so much", and he looked like he kept complaining.

Rin also heard the young people's whispers at this time, and motioned to Bronya to stop talking yet, maybe someone nearby was following them.

"I feel it, too, and it's very similar to your breath, Rin."

"When I go find them, don't squeak."

After Rin instructed Bronya something, she turned her head to look at the big rock behind her. It seems that the young people called the "Time and Space Exploration Team" seem to be hiding there, but Rin also doesn't know their identities.

When the young people saw Rin approaching them, they also thought to themselves, "Oh no", and they didn't know that Rin and Bronya's anti-reconnaissance skills were so strong. After all, everyone is seventeen or eighteen-year-olds, and it is normal for them to be inexperienced, but they are not sitting still.

[Construction Mode: Concealment.] 】

After Tio activated the construction mode, he hid behind the rocks with the others, hiding his body. Rin, on the other hand, felt that the young people who were "very similar to their own breath" hid here, and also stood here and said:

"Stop playing these tricks, say, what are you doing here? Who are you? ”

Tianming also found out that his "father" noticed them, but he didn't let his old sister remove the "hidden" mode, but observed his father's expression.

"He looks so young, and he doesn't look like he has a scruffy beard, no wonder my mother likes him."

"Don't talk, man, you're too loud."

And Rin heard these invisible shadows call himself "Daddy", and he was angry and pulled out "Hypernetus-Phantom". He said that if they did not come out again, he would hack them all to death with a sword.

"Wow, ahhhh

It sounded like a "young version of Elysia", and Rin immediately became alert.

Could it be Master's prank again? No way?

After those young people appeared, Tianming also complained about his old sister angrily. "Your stealth system is rubbish. Theo gave him a blank look and didn't continue to speak.

Rin noticed that these young people who looked very much like "herself", "Captain Bronya", "Master Elysia", and "Captain Ciel", and took the initiative to ask them:

"You are so young, tell me, where did you come from, and ...... I just heard some of the captain's words, what kind of 'daddy' or something? ”

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, uncle, we're just passing by, passing by, hehehe."

This group of teenagers and girls, the leader is naturally the captain named "Tianming", and Rin also recognized his identity as the captain at a glance and began to confront him. The twenty-five-year-long wish for reunion finally came true again in Tianming's body.

Next, what Rin and Bronya are about to encounter is a "reunion" across time and space.