[Check Out My P4treon For +30 Extra Chapters On All My Fanfics!! And get chapters before publishing them here for free on my p4treon][https://p4treon.com/talkfictome]
===
Herta Space Station, inside the "Herta and Hiroshi's Room" within Herta's Lab.
Looking at the large double bed in front of her, then at Hiroshi, Asta couldn't help but let her imagination run wild. What does Brother Hiroshi mean by this? Could the surprise he mentioned... be himself! And in Madam Herta's room, no less—this is... too exciting!!!
At the thought, Asta's smooth and delicate face flushed bright red, the color spreading all the way down to her neck.
"Wait a moment, Station Master Asta. I still need to make some preparations."
"Ah!"
Jolted back to reality by Hiroshi, Asta, still a bit dazed, blurted out her inner thoughts. "Um... Brother Hiroshi, how about... we go to... my room instead..."
Go to Station Master Asta's room? Hiroshi thought about it. Hmm... that seems fine too. "Alright then, Station Master Asta. You go ahead first. I'll come find you once I've finished setting things up here."
"Oh, okay." Asta obediently agreed and left, her expression somewhat awkward.
After she left, Hiroshi began his preparations. First, he prepared Space suits for both of them. Without these, their safety couldn't be guaranteed when passing through planets with harsh environments. It was fine for Asta since she was a Pathstrider, but Hiroshi was just an ordinary person.
Once ready, he walked through the back of Herta's Lab to a mirror with a swirling red vortex on its surface. This was exactly what would allow Asta to travel to the distant galaxy he had discovered. Upon seeing him, the mirror let out an eerie, unbelievable cackle and actually began to speak.
"Hehehe, isn't this the little lackey who follows Madam Herta around? What brings you here? Or... has Madam Herta grown tired of you and wants to feed you to me as a snack?"
Having been with Herta for so long, although Hiroshi rarely came here to see it, the person and the mirror were not strangers. Hearing its disgusting joke, Hiroshi clicked his tongue in annoyance. Tsk, what an annoying fellow, even knowing it was just joking.
"I need your help with a Space Jump. Madam Herta has given her permission." Not wanting to waste words, Hiroshi showed it his chat logs with Herta.
"What!" Upon seeing Herta's words, it let out a cry of disbelief. Usually, it could be considered Herta's assistant, taking orders only from her and serving as her 'eyes', 'hands', and 'feet' to handle various troubles at specific times. Furthermore, it was the one Herta valued most among the four mirrors.
But now, it was being told to obey this brat, and Herta had agreed without even asking what he intended to do. Sigh... Madam Herta really dotes on this kid. It's truly enviable; even I, who have been by Madam Herta's side for so long, have never received such attention from her.
After a sigh escaped the mirror, it spoke in a voice filled with dejection and envy, sounding extremely reluctant. "Fine, fine. Since it's Madam Herta's request, I'll follow your orders just this once."
On the other side, Asta was sitting on her bed, her face full of anticipation. I wonder what kind of preparations Brother Hiroshi mentioned? Could he be tying himself up and presenting himself in a gift box?
While she was lost in thought, there was a knock on her door, followed by two voices—one humble and polite, the other arrogant and impatient.
"Station Master Asta, is it convenient to open the door now?"
"Hurry up and open the door, I don't have all day to play with you!"
Hearing the voices, Asta quickly sat up, rushed to the door, turned the handle, and gently pulled it open. Two figures immediately appeared before her: the familiar Hiroshi and a peculiar mirror following behind him.
"This is... the fourth mirror from Madam Herta's side!" Asta's eyes widened upon seeing it. Although she hadn't seen it much, as the Space Station's Station Master, she naturally knew its importance to Herta. It served as Herta's assistant and a portal, while also being her scientific lifeline, directly participating in Herta's core projects.
In contrast, Asta was more like a 'steward' who handled the tasks Herta didn't want to do. One could say... in Madam Herta's heart, its weight was not at all lighter than her own as the Station Master; it might even be higher.
"Fourth mirror, why are you here?"
Hearing Asta's words, the fourth mirror snorted in annoyance. "Tsk! It's all because of this brat's request. Enough talk, let's get started already!"
Asta was stunned by its words and looked at Hiroshi in disbelief. It was... actually Brother Hiroshi's request? She didn't expect that even it would have to listen to him. It seemed that in Madam Herta's heart, no one could be more important than Brother Hiroshi. But... what did Brother Hiroshi call it here for? She remembered... the fourth mirror's most outstanding ability seemed to be performing Space Jumps...
"Station Master Asta, please put this on first." Hiroshi draped the Space suit over her and covered her head with the helmet. Now everything was ready, and they only needed the final touch.
Asta's muffled voice came from inside the helmet, asking in confusion. "This is... a Space suit. Brother Hiroshi, what are you planning to do?"
Hiroshi's eyes narrowed slightly into crescents as he gave her an innocent, radiant smile. "Station Master Asta will find out soon. It wouldn't be any fun if I told you now."
After responding to Asta, Hiroshi turned to the fourth mirror. "Are you ready?"
"The coordinates have been successfully located. We can teleport at any time. But let's get this straight: you requested this, so I'm not responsible if anything goes wrong."
"Of course." Hiroshi replied with great confidence. If he, who wasn't even a Pathstrider, could remain safe, then Asta certainly would be fine.
"Fine, beginning the Space Jump now." The fourth mirror said no more and began to activate its teleportation ability. At that moment, Hiroshi took Asta's hand and stood facing the mirror's surface. Asta glanced at him but didn't say anything, letting him hold her hand. She wondered what Brother Hiroshi wanted to show her, having caused such a stir and even bringing the fourth mirror.
"3"
"2"
"1"
Initiate jump!
In the next instant, a dazzling red light flared before their eyes. When they opened them again, Hiroshi and Asta had arrived at a vast, boundless sea of stars that stretched as far as the eye could see. There were no IPC logos, no IPC robots, and no Credit here; it was a star system that had never been developed by any person or power.
===
Note: So far this story is published up to chapter 50 on my patreon, go check it out
exclusive 18+ character images, and early chapters, please visit my Patreon. Thanks for your support!
p4treon.com/talkfictome
if you want more updates == supports with power stones
Every 30 Power Stones == Bonus Chapter
every three 5-star reviews == Bonus Chapter