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I, Serino, and Animal Friends, Part 4

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"The little lambs of the dogs like the South Star? That's not hard to understand!"

With no new guests at the moment, Golden Ship simply sat down next to Nanasie and watched us eat.

Or rather, it's interfering with our meal.

She rubbed against Nana Xi, making the latter anxious because she couldn't get the spoon into her mouth.

However, she also explained, "Michelle's arrangements for the animal girls were basically the result of discussions with Miss Antarctic Star. These children are able to receive so much protection, all thanks to Miss Antarctic Star!"

Antarctic Star is a hero, and even more so, a hero to the animal girls.

"Well, it's normal to have a longing for Antarctica after becoming a magical girl and learning the whole story... Even though you were born from an accident, you weren't ignored, were you?"

Nana nodded, holding the spoon.

Antarctic Star did indeed meet with Michelle about this matter.

However, at the time, it was to cover up the mission of rescuing Miluno. The consumption of Michelle's computing power left her no time to pay attention to reality, but Antarctic Star took the opportunity to do something practical.

"Since you want to see her, then take her to see her," the Golden Ship said again.

That's easy for you to say, but the home of the Southern Star is...

"He, you think you can just send me to Antarctica with just a word?"

"These days, going to Antarctica is just a wormhole away! But you should ask if Antarctica is home first, okay? After all, she was one of the first magical girls to go to reality, and she might be busy pioneering a new era for humanity right now."

Although I rationally understand that geographical distances in the New World are meaningless, I still feel emotionally that a day trip to Antarctica and back is a bit... unreasonable?

However, since things have already come to this point...

After finishing the soup in the bowl, I looked up Antarctica in my mental network's address book.

Today, the mind network dominated by Earth Crystals has replaced the traditional network, and terminals such as mobile phones and computers have been phased out.

This result is not hard to understand. Since our consciousness is already stored in the best "hardware", there is indeed no need to bother with any "virtual phone".

I did not directly state my purpose in contacting Nanjixing.

She didn't ask any further questions, simply replying, "Want to come visit? I'm at the joint research station."

"Can I bring other people over to disturb us?"

"Hmm? Who else?"

Antarctic Star was clearly puzzled; even the smartest person couldn't predict the unknown.

I simply replied, "A little surprise."

"The research station is very large, so feel free to come whenever you want."

"Okay! I'll head to the wormhole station now!"

After hanging up the phone, Little Sheep Nana looked very excited, squinting her eyes and showing a cute smile. I then looked at the catgirl next to me.

"Is Antarctica at home? Luludo, do you want to go?"

"Meow, I want to go~"

Although not as fanatical as Nanashi, the blonde catgirl also knew about the story of the Southern Star. In order to protect her child, she resonated with the Star Crystal and became a magical girl, eventually becoming one of the smartest magical girls in the world.

She is undoubtedly a role model of progress for non-human magical girls.

"Okay, let's go together then!"

The Golden Cruise registered the two little ones and let them put their bags and backpacks into their respective capsule rooms, which were a bit like a youth hostel for animal girls, but free of charge and with meals provided.

However, this is only a temporary measure. Once they find a place to live, they will move out of the resettlement site and truly begin their "life".

Wormhole stations are similar to old-fashioned train stations.

However, going to Antarctica is not as easy as the Golden Ship made it out to be. We first have to go to the central node of the wormhole, enter the wormhole leading to different countries, and obtain visas there before we can enter the country.

That makes sense. If the concept of the nation still exists, then customs will also continue to exist.

However, Antarctica does not belong to any country and is not open to the public. To get to the joint Antarctic research station, you need to pull some strings and use a special wormhole device to access the Antarctic station's coordinates...

"Hey? Isn't this Seruno!"

"Really, they're so cute and tiny!"

"I'm a fan of yours! Can we take a picture together?"

Hmm, I was actually recognized even though I was disguised.

Even though you've adjusted your hair color and hair color, how did you know?

Just like a low-profile celebrity who is spotted by fans at the airport, we are quickly surrounded by many excited fans, making it impossible for us to move.

"Um... I'm sorry, I'm on vacation right now... it's my private time..."

Are these two children magical animal girls?

Wow! So cute!

As a result, even Nana and Lulu were not spared, and were surrounded by shouting fans.

Please don't do this!

I have no way to break through this situation.

Since they are fans, I can't possibly hurt them, can I?

"Miss Seruno, please take a deep breath..."

A familiar voice suddenly came to my ears, and then my vision was enveloped by a pure blue filter.

This is Zara's phase-shifting magic. This is a blues subspace that is separated from reality, yet it is also close to reality, but there is no life and no breath.

Zara grabbed my arm and rushed into the room with a sign that said "VIP private room." Just as I was about to lose my breath, she let go of my arm and brought me back to reality.

"Hoo, Zhala?"

Before I could say hello, she disappeared again, and then Sirius's voice sounded behind me.

"Serno-chan~ You're a popular idol, shouldn't you at least be more careful when you go out?"

"Miss Sirius, what are you doing...?"

"It was just a coincidence, I just happened to run into you."

She then pointed to the wormhole device inside the room.

"This wormhole device is for my exclusive use. Wherever you want to go, I'll open the door for you."

In the new world, the original logic of social operation was broken, many industries disappeared forever, and as a result, the assets of many rich people evaporated.

However, even if Miss Sirius is affected, she is still a wealthy woman, and even has a wormhole device for her private use...

Even in the virtual world, money still talks.

"We're going to Antarctica."

As I said this, Zara appeared before us, holding the hands of Nana and Luludo.

"Take them to find the South Star?"

They were a little flustered. They didn't know Sirius and had never seen Zara's magic before. Suddenly being dragged into the subspace, they both hid behind me and watched the others.

Sirius looked at the animal features on their bodies.

"Are they animal magical girls?"

"Yes, these two children just came from Shenmu Park and can't speak properly yet, but they like the South Star, so I thought I'd take them to see it."

Lulu, who was the bolder one, peeked out from behind me and met Miss Melissa's smile.

"Melissa~"

Following Sirius's instructions, Miss Melissa operated the wormhole device to open the passage.

"Go this way, and I wish you a smooth journey!"

"Thank you."

Sirius

"Don't mention it! Keep up the good work at your upcoming concerts!"

Even today, Galaxy remains the most talked-about idol group, although for now only I am active, and Sirius is the boss of both me and Serino.

So perhaps the reason she's still so wealthy is...

With? Seruno and Animal Friends, Part 5

(Cerunno)

Joint Antarctic Research Station.

What was once a secluded place has become an ordinary workplace in the new world, where people can come and go as they please. The staff here can now go home and reunite with their families.

However, for Miss Antarctica, Antarctica is her only home.

Stepping out of the teleportation tunnel, the indoor temperature was quite warm.

Antarctic Star was leaning against the control panel of the wormhole device, flipping through a hardcover book that looked obscure and difficult to understand, but when she noticed us, she still looked up and greeted us.

"Serno, it's been a long time."

Good afternoon, Antarctic Star.

"Noon? It's the midnight sun in Antarctica today, and it will be daytime until tomorrow night."

Nanjixing closed the book, then looked behind me and said, "So, are these two kids my fans?"

"Huh? You can even deduce something like this?"

To my surprise, Nanjixing had already circled around behind me expressionlessly.

"Since entering the New World, you haven't visited me once. You suddenly came with two little girls. It's obvious that it's not you who wants to see me, but they who do, right?"