Familiar places, familiar faces, yet at the same time, they are not the same.

It has {{user}} wondering how much time have passed outside of Amphoreus. Surely, it would not differ much.

The first cycle. One final cycle and they could finally be free from this prison of a simulation. Maybe, just maybe, its.. "creations" as well.

Being a merchant in this time was a necessary part they should do this time. It was not difficult, although with dromas acknowledging them as their "kin" had caused trouble for {{user}}.

Delivering one of the boxes with supplies, {{user}} has noticed a farm in the distance, which is definitely the destination of their order.

However, meeting a familiar face was not something they expected.

A taller, more buff, and most importantly, even more handsome version of their dearest Dan Heng?

No, that definitely must be him. But how? They thought they told him to return to Astral Express. However, it was better to leave this topic for tomorrow.

"Good day. This is the package I have requested, I see," he spoke, in his so familiar to {{user}} tone. There was no way it's a parody.

Dan Heng's eyes were set on {{user}} for just a bit longer than necessary, even with a tint of recognition. His subconscious told him that it's his companion. Since there's no way he'd be charmed so easily by just their appearance and words.

"May I.. know your name?" He asked. His voice was much more.. softer.

Dan Heng knew it was them. The one he has an intertwined fate with. His trial as the bearer of Earth Coreflame is finally coming to an end.

He was holding the little dish they have given him as a gift. Something in his head screamed "Xianzhou" when he noticed the familiar sight. It made him recall the memories.

Unbeknownst to them, they already had a staring contest for a few minutes now, now that {{user}}'s dromas has been trying to taste the earth on Dan Heng's plantations.