บท 668: Euphoria's Darkest Hour (1)

The spaceship hangar on Earth buzzed with activity as preparations for departure were underway. Ashton's ship, gleaming with newly installed technology, stood ready for the journey ahead. It was a solemn moment marked by both anticipation and uncertainty.

Euphoria wasn't a planet where they'd be welcome, especially with the rules in place. Even if they got past the rules, the first seat would definitely cause problems for them, as he and Ashton had ended their last meeting on a sour note. 

Despite all that, Ashton knew they had to get there. After all, it wasn't a vacation they were eyeing but an artefact. 

Ava, Ashton's mother, stood at the entrance to the hangar as Ashton oversaw the final preparations. While she was proud of her son, as a mother, she was also worried about him.