Chapter 302: Chapter 302: “Even the Calm Himeko Isn’t Calm Anymore”

Perhaps it was because she felt closer to Su Ran, or simply because he was easy to get along with—

From that point on, March 7th’s curiosity about him never stopped.

Along the way, whenever they weren’t fighting monsters,

She was busy asking him what it felt like to be a genius, Or whether he had invented anything amazing.

With nothing better to do, Su Ran didn’t mind answering a few of her questions.

After all, none of them required any real thought.

March simply wasn’t asking anything that challenged him.

"Su Ran, are you very close with Herta?"

"You can try asking Herta that yourself. If I say it, it might not sound very credible."

March didn’t quite understand, so she asked directly:

"Why?"

"Because I’d say that Herta once openly pursued me—she even proposed to me. But I rejected her."

"!!!"

March covered her mouth, completely stunned.

The legendary Lady Herta... proposed to someone?!

And got rejected?!

Even Dan Heng found that hard to believe.

In his understanding, someone as arrogant as Herta—

Could she really be the type to pursue love?

Honestly, it sounded more believable that Mr. Welt suddenly found romance late in life.

Only Stelle found it perfectly normal.

After all, Kafka was way prettier than Herta.

"Then why did you reject Herta?"

March felt like she had just uncovered some massive gossip.

If this got out, imagine the traffic it would generate!

"I didn’t find her attractive enough."

Dan Heng silently felt this was getting more and more ridiculous.

Herta was still an important figure.

Yet in Su Ran’s words, she sounded almost... pitiful.

Even knowing Su Ran was a Genius Society member, Dan Heng still suspected he was exaggerating.

March, however, didn’t care about whether it was true.

If anything, she found the love drama between big figures fascinating.

"So did Herta get heartbroken and then...?"

March’s imagination ran wild with clichés from novels and dramas.

Geniuses were smart—but also extreme, right?

If they couldn’t have something, maybe they’d destroy it?

Especially someone as proud as Herta.

"That didn’t happen. She couldn’t bring herself to."

"Woooow~"

March was so excited she almost clapped.

For a brief moment, she even started shipping them.

At this rate, she’d get along great with Asta.

After all, Asta was the biggest shipper of Herta × Su Ran on the space station—

She even had a stash of "materials."

If those two met, they’d probably stand together grinning like fools over their ship.

Dan Heng, on the other hand, started worrying about Su Ran’s safety.

Even as Herta’s collaborator—

Talking about her like this?

She didn’t seem like the forgiving type.

As for Stelle—

She had already started rummaging through boxes and vases around the station.

"Herta isn’t here, and we can’t find Mr. Su Ran either... what should we do..."

On the platform, Asta was pacing anxiously.

Her nervous expression made even the red-haired woman beside her sigh.

"Asta, there’s no need to panic. The Legion’s invasion is serious, but it’s not unmanageable. Most personnel have already gathered here."

Although the Antimatter Legion’s attack was fierce,

Their numbers weren’t overwhelming.

Evacuation was still possible.

"But... the space station exists to seal the Stellaron. If everyone evacuates, what happens to it?"

Asta’s biggest concern was still the Stellaron.

She glanced at the blue planet outside,

Feeling deeply sorry toward Herta.

"Himeko! We’re back!!!"

March waved excitedly as she ran over.

Asta turned to look—

And the moment she saw Su Ran among them,

It was like she had found her anchor.

She ran toward him.

March also ran toward Asta, eager to share her experiences—

But Asta ran right past her.

Didn’t even glance at her.

March froze awkwardly,

Slowly stopping and turning around.

Only to see Asta rush straight into Su Ran’s arms, full of worry.

"Thank goodness, Mr. Su Ran—you’re finally here!"

Asta had been terrified.

Herta wasn’t around.

Su Ran was missing too.

She had no idea how to handle the situation.

"Relax. It’s just a few small fries."

Su Ran gently patted her back to comfort her.

Asta finally let out a breath.

With a Nous Emanator here, The crisis should be manageable.

Maybe they wouldn’t even need to evacuate.

But just as she relaxed—

The station alarms blared again.

This time at a higher level.

A massive, grotesque beast tore through the station’s shield,

Charging straight toward them.

"Annoying bug..."

Su Ran frowned.

The next moment—

A massive blue creature slammed into the Doomsday Beast, Sending it flying.

Himeko and Dan Heng, who had only been cautious before—

Instantly turned pale.

Because something even more terrifying had appeared.

Before the Doomsday Beast could recover,

It was struck again—

And this time, completely shattered.

Watching the Doomsday Beast get obliterated so effortlessly,

Himeko’s heart completely sank.

At least now she knew—

Her earlier instincts weren’t wrong.

"An Emanator...?"

And one that looked like a bug.

Aside from the Path of Propagation, She couldn’t think of anything else—

Except maybe that joke creation of Aha.

Just moments ago,

She had been reassuring Asta not to panic.

Now—

She was the one panicking.

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