Time passed by bit by bit, and the Unicorne continued toward the exploration boundary as planned.
During this period, they encountered a returning Exploration Ship, and after a brief exchange of information, they parted ways.
From their conversation, it emerged that they had just come back from the boundary and had obtained firsthand information there.
Somehow, seeing two living exploration ships, Charles felt a trace of relief.
With the help of maps, explorers finally didn't have to endanger their lives recklessly. Otherwise, who knows how many would have perished on so many routes.
Although explorers are not afraid of dying, no one wants to die.
"We'll reach the Foundation's exploration boundary in 2 days, right? That's half a month gone by already, time really does fly," muttered Nico, cigarette in mouth, to Charles standing nearby.
