On the screen was the figure of Nanook.
Sacred, majestic, solemn!
The subtitle labeled: Aeon of Destruction - Nanook!
Even though the audience still had no clear understanding of Aeons at this point, they couldn't help but feel reverence.
To be fair, their reaction wasn't unwarranted.
Nanook was modeled after Su Chen's face,
constructed entirely through special effects.
Everyone in the café that day had unconsciously gulped when they first saw Nanook appear on screen.
The divine aura was overwhelming!
Scott had nearly dropped to his knees, ready to kowtow hundreds of times.
The impression lingered so strongly
that even now, he still felt an urge to kneel whenever he saw Su Chen.
This phenomenon had even spread many extras in the space station now shared the same impulse.
[Silver Wolf's Current Boyfriend: Did I just see a god? This feels too damn cool!]
[Kafka's Dog: I can't even look directly at it. The divinity is practically oozing out of the screen, even though I have no idea what an Aeon should look like.]
[It's miHoYo Not Hoyoverse: Some things are like that you just know what they represent at a glance. But today, I've truly witnessed unparalleled expressiveness. Next time, he could play Buddha in Journey to the West and enlighten the masses.]
[Adorably Invincible March's Wife: The golden blood constantly flowing through Nanook's body… Unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable!]
[Herta's #1 Simp: Did miHoYo actually summon a real god?]
[Asta Is My Wife: Very possible! Yes, yes! Maybe the Doomsday Beast is his pet, and the Voidrangers too! And the space station! I get it now Su Chen, miHoYo's boss, can time travel!]
[Kafka's Dog: Genius! Discharge approved!]
——
However.
Nanook's fleeting appearance was brief. While everyone was still stunned,
the camera shifted to Caelus.
A protective barrier materialized around him, blocking the Doomsday Beast's laser.
"Ah! Ah!"
Clutching his chest in pain, Caelus felt the Stellaron Kafka had implanted stirring violently.
Everyone could tell he was about to explode!
The next moment,
as predicted, a blinding light erupted from his body.
Not only was the Doomsday Beast's attack nullified the beast itself turned to ashes under the radiance.
The overwhelming energy surge forced Himeko and Dan Heng to brace themselves,
while March 7th was sent tumbling several meters back.
Just as the light intensified to a critical point, threatening to consume Caelus
a cane entered the frame.
Welt Yang made his grand entrance, gently tapping Caelus' forehead.
A "crack" echoed like shattering glass.
Instantly, the crisis dissipated, and calm returned.
Adjusting his glasses with effortless composure, Welt Yang's very presence conveyed maturity, stability, and transcendence.
March 7th rushed forward, cradling Caelus.
"Mr. Yang, is he…?"
The perspective switched to Caelus' first-person view as his eyes slowly closed.
The last thing he heard was Welt Yang saying,
"It's over now. Let's talk elsewhere."
——
"Is this the space station?"
Caelus regained consciousness, the first face he saw being Dan Heng's.
"Hey. You okay?"
Caelus rubbed his head. "Should be fine now."
"Good. The Legion's threat is gone you're safe."
"Who am I? Where am I? What should I do?"
"You're Caelus. You're on Herta Space Station. Himeko wants to see you."
"Uh…"
"Go if you're up for it." After exchanging numbers, Dan Heng left.
Soon after,
Caelus met Himeko in the main control sector.
A petite figure in a black dress a doll approached them.
The doll-like appearance came from spherical joints at every limb.
Of course, this wasn't a prop just Su Chen's makeup and extensive shadow-work.
"I leave for a few months, and the station turns into this mess?"
"Welcome back, Herta!" Despite Herta's tone, Himeko remained cheerful.
She introduced her properly: "This is the station's true owner Genius Society #83, Herta."
Cue the audience's favorite close-up time!
A 360° showcase of Herta's flawless features!
"Why bring up the Society? I have way better titles than #83!"
Caelus stifled a laugh. "Pfft… Genius Society?"
Their long conversation covered the Society's prestige
and its eccentric members: Zandar, creator of the Aeon of Erudition Nous; Screwllum, emperor of mech-life; and Ruan Mei, the madwoman who birthed abominations.
Once they finished, Himeko invited Caelus to join the Astral Express,
while Herta just wanted to study him "for a bit" before losing interest her attitude utterly irresponsible.
[Herta's #1 Simp: SHE'S GORGEOUS!!!]
[Adorably Invincible March's Wife: Knew you'd pop up when Herta appeared. But damn, she looks too real.]
[It's miHoYo Not Hoyoverse: Geniuses are always a bit… unique. Pretty normal, honestly. Did you see the Society? None of them are tame they'd simulate a universe for fun!]
[Silver Wolf's Current Boyfriend: Not quite on Silver Wolf's level. Hope they get a showdown later genius vs. hacker! The hype!]
[Kafka's Dog: The Genius Society sounds OP. miHoYo doesn't introduce lore lightly this'll matter later.]
[Herta's #1 Simp: Whatever, I love Herta anyway. The woman I want to monopolize!]
——
Caelus wandered the station aimlessly,
uncertain of his path.
Himeko's words echoed in his mind:
"If you're still undecided, come talk to us."
He then spoke with Asta, Arlan, Dan Heng, March 7th, and finally Himeko again.
The dialogues were lighthearted but packed with worldbuilding.
Su Chen had designed these scenes
not just to show Caelus' confusion,
but also to ease the tension after the intense Doomsday Beast fight.
This way, the exposition felt natural,
allowing viewers to absorb information calmly.
As the runtime neared its limit, Caelus recalled Kafka's face.
"When you have the chance to make a choice, don't let yourself regret it…"
"Well? Decided?" Himeko approached.
"I want to board!"
The BGM "Take the Journey" began playing
a breezy country tune evoking the thrill of departure.
The scene shifted.
March 7th stretched. "Let's go, let's go!"
Himeko patted Caelus' shoulder, smiling. "All aboard."
Next, Caelus stood on the Express,
waving goodbye to the space station with March 7th.
"Hey! You there!"
Caelus turned at the call
just as the song's final line played:
"Come with me, take the journey!"
Then—
The curtain fell.
"SEASON 1 FINALE!"