Soon, the satellite that Elysia had pestered Vill-V to make was completed.
This satellite could monitor the global fluctuations of Honkai energy.
But Chang Yuan knew that it was now his turn to get busy.
"Hmm~, it's just like when we were kids," Elysia laughed as she looked at the mobile app personally developed by Vill-V.
This app could display the changes in Honkai energy across the globe.
Whenever a place showed an upward trend in Honkai energy, Elysia would head there on a Fire Moth special aircraft.
"Indeed, but this time, the goal isn't to find that paradise. It's to eradicate the Honkai and ensure humanity's survival."
Two journeys, but with different meanings, yet ultimately converging on the same path.
After all, to create an eternal paradise, a flawless utopia, one must defeat the Honkai. And the purpose of this journey is also to combat the Honkai.
"The days ahead will be exhausting, Yuan. Are you really sure you want to come with me? After all, this is just my little whim."
At this moment, Elysia's gaze at Chang Yuan was as gentle as water.
If Chang Yuan refused, she wouldn't say anything.
Chang Yuan wasn't like her, possessing superhuman stamina and spirit, and most importantly, a personal dream.
She did all this for her dream, which served as her spiritual pillar to keep going.
But Chang Yuan was different. His dream had never been this.
"Of course, since I'm partly to blame for agreeing to let you do this. It wouldn't sit right with me to let you bear the burden alone."
Rubbing his temples, Chang Yuan forced a helpless smile.
"Really? It's not because of something else, is it?"
Elysia, who had been standing beside Chang Yuan, now moved in front of him. She placed her hands behind her back, bent slightly, and brought her face close to his, smiling as she looked up at him.
Chang Yuan, flustered by Elysia's intimate gesture, instinctively took a step back.
The distance had been so close that he could see each of her eyelashes and catch the faint scent of her perfume.
Blushing, he turned his head away and replied guiltily, "Of course, it's true."
Could he outright say that he was accompanying her to prevent her from getting too exhausted?
Definitely not. Their relationship hadn't reached that point yet, or rather, he hadn't yet transformed this familial bond into love.
If he suddenly brought it up, it might make Elysia unsure of how to face him for a while.
So, to avoid making things awkward for both of them, he couldn't reveal that reason.
"Is that so? Well, since it's Yuan saying it, I'll reluctantly believe you."
With a light laugh, Elysia straightened up and turned her back to Chang Yuan.
On the side Chang Yuan couldn't see, Elysia puffed out one cheek.
What's with this guy? He clearly has another reason but won't say it. Why keep it to himself? Wouldn't it be better to just say it?
Elysia could easily tell that Chang Yuan was lying to her.
But what could she do? She couldn't press him further, could she?
"Alright then, the first place is quite close to us. Let's go."
Taking out her phone, Elysia stopped dwelling on the previous matter and headed towards the nearest city showing an upward trend in Honkai energy.
Chang Yuan followed behind her like a little attendant.
Several months later...
"Ugh, I really owe it to you, Yuan. If it weren't for you accompanying me, I feel like I'd be losing hair by now."
After investigating another city with rising Honkai energy, Elysia and Chang Yuan checked into a double room at a high-end hotel.
After taking a shower, Elysia emerged wearing a white bathrobe, gently stroking her pink hair while using a hairdryer.
From time to time, she complained about the recent frequent spikes in Honkai energy.
"What can we do? This is what you chose to do, and I'm here with you. What's there to complain about?"
On the other bed, Chang Yuan lay sprawled out like a dead dog.
He was utterly exhausted. Day and night, regardless of time zones, they rushed to wherever Honkai energy was rising.
He and Elysia hadn't had a good night's sleep in days.
Elysia was fine—with her superhuman physique, she could go a week without sleep.
But he couldn't. He felt like his mind was on the verge of breaking.
"So, thank you, Yuan, for being willing to accompany me on this little whim of mine."
After completely drying her hair, Elysia lay on her bed, propping her chin with her hands, and smiled as she looked over at Chang Yuan.
With just a slight glance, Chang Yuan could see a sight reserved only for him.
The bathrobe was loose, and though Elysia had done her best to cover up, a faint cleavage was still visible.
But after just one glance, Chang Yuan quickly averted his eyes.
It wouldn't be polite to keep looking.
However, as a superhuman, Elysia's senses were extremely sharp.
She had noticed the glance Chang Yuan had just given her.
As a girl, Elysia's face also turned slightly red.
She immediately sat up.
Hugging her knees, she rested her head on them and looked at Chang Yuan.
"Well, I promised Uncle Tock to take care of you, even after we grew up."
To avoid recalling the earlier scene, Chang Yuan tried to shift his focus.
"Was it really just because of Uncle Tock's words?"
"...Of course. We're each other's most important family, aren't we?"
"Just family?"
Elysia murmured softly, so quietly that only she could hear it.
Chang Yuan only saw her pink lips move slightly but didn't hear any sound.
"Elysia, what did you just say?"
"Nothing, just talking to myself. You're right, we're each other's most important family."
When asked, Elysia couldn't bring herself to voice her thoughts.
So, she could only brush it off like this.
Both of them were novices when it came to matters of the heart, overthinking things and worrying about each other's feelings, which made it hard to be honest about many things.
Hearing Elysia's reply, a hint of disappointment flashed in Chang Yuan's eyes.
So, she had always seen him as family.
Elysia was indeed hard to win over. She was full of love for everyone, making it difficult for her to fall in love with someone.
Beep beep beep—!
"Who's calling so late?"
Picking up his phone, Chang Yuan saw the name "Big V Teacher" on the screen.