Nero looked at Mr. Yang's expression and said with a smile, "It's okay, Mr. Yang, I'll take pictures for you!"
Mr. Yang raised his head to glance at Nero, and couldn't help showing a smile.
Actually, there was no need to deliberately say something like that, because everyone would definitely take a lot of photos and send them to the group chat, especially March.
But saying it at a time like this always makes one feel warm inside.
Mr. Yang couldn't help sighing again, 'Nero really is a good kid.'
Though in truth, he liked all four kids on the Express very much.
Dan Heng was mature but disliked socializing; March had a wild imagination but lacked steadiness; Stelle was like the protagonist of a comic; Nero was like a little sun.
People, you know, the older they get, the more they like children. (Not really.)
Himeko then turned her head toward the three little ones and said, "If you don't have any objections, go talk with Dan Heng for a bit."
"As for the ecology and survey data on Jarilo-VI, he has probably already started organizing them, right? Before starting the journey, having more information is never a bad thing."
The three little ones nodded, then went to find Dan Heng.
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"I've been going through the Express database."
After they found Dan Heng, even before Nero and the others could speak, reliable Teacher Dan Heng had already begun talking on his own.
"Looks like Jarilo-VI's environment has undergone massive changes over the past few Amber Eras. It wasn't originally a planet covered in ice and snow."
"Mr. Yang thinks Jarilo-VI's change is related to the Stellaron," Nero said.
"Mr. Yang thinks so? Hmm… considering the spatial blockage the Astral Express encountered, the possibility really is high."
Dan Heng paused to think, then nodded, acknowledging this view, and continued, "I conducted a preliminary survey and found that there is one spot on the planet's surface where the temperature is relatively normal, but so-called 'normal' only means it's barely suitable for survival.
"If I had to choose a place for the initial exploration survey, I would definitely choose that relatively warmer region."
Hearing Dan Heng's words, Nero shivered. He lowered his head to look at his thin clothing, rubbed his arms, and asked, "I mean… if it's that cold down there, my clothes are way too thin… do you guys have any extra clothes?"
The three looked at him.
Stelle looked at her own clothes, suddenly realizing she also only had this one outfit.
It was fine on the Express, but if they were going out on an expedition, having only one set of clothes really wasn't enough.
March also shook her head.
The pretty girl certainly didn't lack clothes, but most of what she bought or what Himeko made for her were pretty skirts. Nero might look good wearing them, but they obviously weren't suited for keeping warm.
Dan Heng sighed and said, "Wear mine."
"Thank you, Teacher Dan Heng!"
Dan Heng nodded and didn't say more, simply turning to go find some clothes.
Stelle then said before he left, "Himeko wants us to go together."
Dan Heng replied, "I figured. Before you boarded the Express, wherever March went, Himeko always had me and Mr. Welt follow. Now that you're here, I doubt I'll be the one who gets freed."
Nero spread his hands. "Can't be helped. There has to be someone mature, steady, and knowledgeable going with us! Since Mr. Yang and Sister Himeko aren't coming, then it has to be you, Teacher Dan Heng."
A very straightforward compliment.
Dan Heng nodded again, then went back to the data room to find clothes for Nero.
Stelle said to March, "Dan Heng doesn't seem very enthusiastic?"
"He's always had that trying-to-look-cool expression!" March waved her hand, as if she had long gotten used to it.
Then she hugged Stelle and Nero. "You two don't need to be nervous. Dan Heng and I are already veteran trailblazers. Just follow us and you'll be fine, I guarantee you'll get to eat meat! Uh… if we can find any on that planet."
After that, March turned to look at Jarilo-VI outside the window.
"Sigh… Every time I see this planet, I can't help thinking, since this world is full of ice, could it have something to do with my past? Once that thought appears, I can't stop thinking about it."
"…But back then, what trapped me was a rare substance called 'Six-phased Ice'… On a normal planet, I doubt something like that would be found here."
"Maybe this is your hometown?" Stelle joked.
March quickly shook her head. "Honestly, I really hope this isn't my hometown! Just looking at it feels cold. Pretty girls are terrible with the cold!"
Listening to her, Nero looked her outfit up and down, her shirt and jacket weren't thick, she was wearing a skirt that wasn't warm at all, with two smooth legs exposed.
Most importantly, from the look of it, March had absolutely no intention of changing into something thicker before going to Jarilo-VI.
"Then why aren't you changing clothes? Are you planning to go to Jarilo-VI dressed like that?" Nero asked with pure innocence.
March turned around and glared at him, then snapped fiercely, "Pretty girl business, none of your concern!"
Dan Heng silently walked back at this moment and draped the coat he found over Nero.
Dan Heng, silent as always, also walked to the window, looking at the icy planet outside.
During this, March kept staring at him.
Dan Heng turned his head, puzzled. "...What is it? Do I have something on my face?"
"No… I was just thinking about what interesting things the four of us will run into this time."
March spread her hands, then showed a teasing smile.
"...Hehe, Dan Heng, even though you always keep a cold face, everything you do is really warm!"
Dan Heng sighed. "...This world really is full of trouble. First Stellaron, now I get stuck with you thinking about me. And whether I'm warm or not won't give you actual warmth. Are you really not going to change clothes?"
"A pretty girl has a pretty girl's reserve!" March lifted her chin proudly.
"Reserve isn't something you're supposed to use in situations like this…" Dan Heng pressed a hand to his forehead, shook his head, and said, "Forget it… as long as you're happy."
Stelle glanced at the now fully dressed and ready Nero and asked, "Nero and I are both ready. Should we go now?"
"Of course!"
March grinned, her tone excited, and like shouting a slogan, exclaimed, "Jarilo-VI little trailblazing squad, setting out now!"
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