I opened a shop on the Astral Train

Asta and Alan had been waiting on the platform for some time.

Asta knew Herta's personality well. She disliked large welcoming parties and preferred simplicity, so Asta had only brought Alan with her.

"Ms. Black Tower, welcome back to the station," Asta greeted with a smile.

Herta surveyed her "ATM" with satisfaction.

"Hmm. Hmm. Is the food ready? I'm starving."

Asta chuckled. "Of course. We've prepared a new dish—Icefield Deer. I got one to try. Topaz says it's a delicacy."

Herta's interest piqued.

"Oh? If I remember right, that was bought from Yuri by the little girl in Belobog?"

"That's correct," Asta confirmed.

"Well then, let's go taste it."

Herta strode toward her lab, with Asta and Ruan Mei following.