"Acting Grand Master Jean, I did it!"
Klee held up the Light Cone in her hand, excitedly looking at Jean.
"Yes, I saw it, Klee." Jean smiled and nodded, then looked at Takagi with a surprised expression. "Takagi, you really surprise me. I didn't expect such a small card to possess such power. However, I still have a question: how long can the energy shield generated by the Light Cone last?"
"With the effect of this Light Cone, plus the Preservation Imaginary Energy I injected, the energy shield is enough to exhaust Stormterror," Takagi said confidently.
Jean: "Exhaust him!"
"Now, you should finally feel relieved about Klee's safety, Acting Grand Master Jean," Takagi said.
Jean nodded involuntarily. If the Light Cone could indeed produce such an effect, Klee's safety could indeed be greatly guaranteed.
"However, at this moment of departure, we can't really wait until Stormterror is exhausted. So, let's prepare to set sail," Takagi said, taking the initiative to cut off the Light Cone from supplying energy to the shield.
"Wait, Takagi, Stormterror is here! I can't just leave," Jean said quickly.
"Don't worry, Acting Grand Master Jean. You are my passenger. I will naturally help you resolve your concerns before the trip. I will make this Stormterror leave Mondstadt," Takagi said, while putting his hands on Jean's shoulders, half-pushing her towards the Astral Express entrance. At the same time, he didn't forget to urge Barbara, Klee, Lumine, and Paimon to get on.
"Wait, Takagi! Before we set off, can you tell me if The Garden of Recollection is related to an Aeon?" Venti saw Jean, Barbara, and the others getting on the train half-willingly under Takagi's push and quickly asked. The effect displayed by the Light Cone was a bit exaggerated, and its creation method was also very special. This made it difficult for Venti not to associate The Garden of Recollection with an Aeon.
Hearing Venti's question, Azar, Nahida, Neuvillette, and others who had already suspected that The Garden of Recollection was related to an Aeon also pricked up their ears.
"You guessed right, Venti. The Garden of Recollection is indeed related to an Aeon. But this Aeon is neither Abundance nor Preservation," Takagi suddenly stopped and said mysteriously to Venti.
"As expected, are there other Aeons? Wait, why are you looking at me like that?" Venti asked strangely.
"Nothing, I just think you might prefer to meet this Aeon and embark on the Path created by them." Takagi smiled mysteriously and did not explain to Venti the possibility that the Aeon of Remembrance could heal erosion. Compared to explaining it himself, Takagi preferred Venti to go to the universe to understand the Aeon of Remembrance personally.
"Wait, Takagi, why do you think I would want to meet this Aeon?" Venti still wanted to ask, but Takagi no longer had much intention to explain. He was already impatient for this first tour.
"Lumine, Paimon, Acting Grand Master Jean, Klee, and Barbara. Please find a seat, everyone. The Astral Express is about to depart. Be careful not to fall," Takagi said with a smile to the group.
"Wait, Takagi, Stormterror..." Acting Grand Master Jean walked towards Takagi in a panic.
"I told you, I would remove your worries." Takagi's mouth curved slightly, and then he directly started the Astral Express.
The next moment, the Astral Express turned into a light arrow, piercing through the shield that still protected Mondstadt, and slammed directly into Stormterror's body. Dvalin didn't even have time to make a sound before being carried away by the train, flying into the distance. It was just like when Takagi first arrived on the Teyvat continent and collided with Stormterror, except this time, Takagi didn't do it unintentionally.
"Stormterror was hit by the train again! Wait, why did I say again?" Paimon stared at Stormterror, whose entire body was sprawled on the front of the Astral Express, her eyes wide.
"Acting Grand Master Jean, are you okay?" Takagi asked, supporting Jean, who had almost fallen due to the sudden start.
"I'm fine." Jean shook her head, looking strangely at Stormterror, who was sprawled on the front of the train with a pained expression. Because of the speed, Stormterror couldn't even move. He could only lie there and drift along. This was with Takagi not letting the train go too fast; otherwise, Stormterror might have been dismembered on the spot.
"Takagi, where are you taking Stormterror?" Jean asked.
"Of course, I'm taking him home. Compared to Mondstadt, I think he is more suitable for Windrise." Takagi finished speaking, and the train's speed increased again. This directly caused Stormterror's eyes to turn white as he almost lost consciousness.
"Windrise!" Jean exclaimed.
"Yes." Takagi nodded slightly. "And we've already arrived."
As he finished speaking, the Astral Express made a turn, allowing the unconscious Stormterror to fall. He landed heavily in the ruins.
"This should be enough to keep him down for quite a while, making him unable to threaten Mondstadt." Takagi withdrew his gaze and looked at his passengers.
"Whether it's to gain the power to resolve the dragon disaster, to repair the Holy Lyre, or to find loved ones, opportunities are hidden in the starry sky. So, everyone, it's time to officially set off."
Takagi snapped his fingers. The next moment, the Astral Express shot into a wormhole that appeared out of thin air. The train plunged into endless darkness. Lumine, Jean, Barbara, Klee, and Paimon felt their bodies lose balance. Jean unconsciously lunged forward, falling into Takagi's arms.
Fortunately, light and balance were quickly restored. Jean quickly pulled herself away.
"I'm... I'm sorry, Takagi," Jean said, looking awkward.
"It's okay, Acting Grand Master Jean." After savoring the brief moment, Takagi turned towards the window. "More than that, I think everyone should see the scenery outside."
"The scenery outside?" Jean walked over curiously. "Wait, what is this?"
Barbara: "What's wrong, Acting Grand Master Jean? Huh! Where... where are we?"
Klee: "I want to see too! Wow, what is that giant ice ball?"
Paimon: "Wow, such a big ice ball!"
Lumine: "We're sailing in the universe? Is that planet covered in ice and snow..."
"That's right." Takagi smiled and nodded at Lumine, pointing at the white planet outside the window. "As you can see, that is Jarilo-VI. And it is our destination for this trip."