Chapter 77: Are You There?

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The events unfolding here drew considerable attention.

Many of Belobog's Architects spontaneously gathered around.

Guided by the crowd, Dan Heng also approached to witness Bochang and others' demonstration.

To test the teleportation ring's functionality, they positioned themselves nearly a hundred meters apart.

With a burst of shimmering light, Bochang witnessed for the first time the teleportation ring's ability in action—distance became irrelevant.

Pela vanished amidst white light and instantly reappeared next to Bochang, materializing similarly within another flash of brightness.

Everyone was left speechless and awestruck.

Each teleportation consumed one energy unit from Pela's teleportation ring.

Due to the energy consumption required for teleportation, Bochang couldn't personally test the ring's capabilities. Earlier that day, during the battle, he had used up all three energy units at once while saving Stelle...

It takes a full day for one energy unit to recharge...

Currently, Bochang's teleportation ring was still on cooldown, necessitating Pela's assistance.

As expected, Pela successfully used the teleportation ring's function without issue.

It wasn't particularly challenging either.

"Try teleporting back again and see if it consumes more energy," suggested Bochang, watching Pela like a curious little hamster nodding eagerly.

With another burst of white light, she disappeared and returned to her original location.

Pela assessed the state of the teleportation ring and reported, "It consumed one more unit of energy."

Upon hearing this, Bochang understood immediately. Whether teleporting forward or returning, each action would consume one unit of energy from the user... This meant that for future travel between the Astral Express and Belobog, he must ensure his teleportation ring has at least two units of energy remaining.

Otherwise...

He could find himself stranded in Belobog, unable to utilize the virtual coordinates to return and forced to remain on the planet until the Astral Express comes back to retrieve him.

«If I ever need Pela's assistance in the future, perhaps I can simply say... 'Help me, Miss Pela!'»

To activate the teleportation function of these rings, mutual consent from both parties was required.

The sensation for summoning someone versus being teleported oneself would be distinct.

In other words—Bochang and Pela could call upon each other's assistance over vast distances.

"However, I don't really need such assistance, Pela... You serve as my bridge to Belobog, and also as a connection allowing Serval to visit home frequently."

Bochang wore a thoughtful expression, pondering internally when March 7th interjected, "This teleportation is truly remarkable! If there are no distance limitations... wouldn't it mean that our Astral Express crew can acquire supplies anywhere in the universe at any time?"

"Yes, theoretically. However, I haven't tested how much cargo can be transported yet; it likely won't be substantial."

Bochang had a vague feeling that during teleportation... he could carry at most two additional people, beyond which it would become impossible.

As for cargo, he suspected it might be limited to around four hundred pounds or less.

Dan Heng gazed at the teleportation rings held by Bochang and Pela.

"This is already remarkable. It's like adding multiple resupply points for our Astral Express. Even if we get lost in the starry sky... it shouldn't pose significant issues, although... I highly doubt we'll encounter such a situation."

As a train crafted during the Trailblazer Era, getting lost amidst the stars would indeed be quite challenging.

Moreover, individuals like Himeko were not to be underestimated either.

Dan Heng had valid reasons for his confidence.

Bronya, observing Pela with the teleportation ring, was equally impressed by its potent capabilities. Not only could it facilitate instant short-range teleports within ten meters under normal circumstances, but on a battlefield, each teleportation opportunity could mean saving a life.

Wielding such a ring,

one's chances of survival could skyrocket dramatically.

However...

Bronya did not feel envious. As the newly appointed Great Guardian, she couldn't easily accept gifts from outsiders. Thus, she had no choice but to pass this valuable artifact to Pela.

The brief interlude at the banquet quickly concluded.

As the celebration wound down, following Bronya's final speech, everyone began to depart for their homes.

At Goethe Grand Hotel, Bochang lay on the soft bed and gently exhaled.

After a busy day, it was finally time to rest and sleep. Initially, with his newly awakened Destruction fate path, Bochang considered taking out the Light Cone he had obtained earlier to experiment with it.

However, upon second thought, he realized that Silver Wolf might still be watching him closely.

Thus, he decided against playing with the Light Cone and instead sat up, reaching into his bag to retrieve another toy—Princess Sophia.

Infusing power from the Mouse Talisman...

Princess Sophia, once merely a doll, came back to life again.

Surprisingly, something unexpected occurred. This Sophia actually remembered Bochang; she hadn't lost her memories despite being dormant previously.

"You... What did you do to me just now? Why did I suddenly pass out?" Standing on the bed, Princess Sophia clutched her slightly stained white dress, her expression unfriendly. "Are you perhaps a sorcerer?"

"Hmm... you can indeed consider me as a sorcerer, since it was through a power akin to magic that I brought you back to life. If you don't believe me, feel free to take a look at these."

Bochang took out his phone, placed it before her, and began playing advertisements and toys related to Belobog's Princess Sophia.

The Mouse Talisman's power cannot casually revive any non-living object. It requires entities with significant public recognition.

Only when made into toys or statues can they be activated by the Mouse Talisman's influence. Objects like table lamps or pillows cannot be brought to life.

After viewing the content related to herself, Sophia still displayed a completely disbelieving expression.

"How could this be...? How am I supposed to be represented by such a toy? I clearly remember being a princess, surrounded by countless knights and maids attending to my every need. There's no way I'm just a toy! This is fake, it must be fake!"

Sophia nearly smashed Bochang's phone after watching the clips, but his quick reflexes prevented any damage. The little girl before him remained unwilling to accept reality.

"Then let me demonstrate my powers," Bochang said.

Narrowing his eyes slightly, the black-haired youth picked up a nearby teddy bear, which was also a well-known toy in Belobog. To help Sophia understand she was now a toy, Bochang had specifically requested one for demonstration purposes.

Meanwhile...

While monitoring Bochang, Silver Wolf received a message from Kafka.

Kafka: Hey, sweetie, are you there?

Kafka: Are you, are you, are you, are you?

Glancing briefly at the message, Silver Wolf replied: Not here.

Kafka: Did you see those little undies I hung out to dry this afternoon? Just now, when I checked, they suddenly disappeared...

Silver Wolf: Why ask me about such things? I don't know. If you really can't find them, go ask Elio.

Kafka: How could I comfortably ask him about something like that... Never mind, I'll keep searching then.