Chapter 165 : Setting Sail
"Wow, what a big and beautiful ship!"
"Lonis, stop looking. We're not boarding it anyway."
"Wuu..."
Appearing at the horizon was a ship about two hundred meters long.
It was streamlined, with the overall material composed of wood, but many sturdy metal components could be seen in detailed positions—glass windows and everything were complete, looking like it could accommodate hundreds of people.
However, Lonis didn't see any propellers or air sacs on the ship.
"Elucia, how does that ship... float in the air?"
"Flagship-level anti-gravity device."
"Eh?"
"Simply put, under the anti-gravity device's power, the entire ship's hull generates an anti-magnetic field that can shield gravity, so it only needs a small amount of Wind Crystal to maintain balance and move freely."
"Oh... oh?"
"But precisely because of anti-gravity's existence, some ancient relics have risks of losing control, so they can't be placed on the main ship. That's why we need to assist with transportation."
"I see..."
Looking at the wooden box in the living room, Lonis nodded in sudden understanding.
These items were all delivered by Senior Yan this morning, and since both Lonis and Elucia were Ancient Academy students, no additional guards were stationed on the ship.
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"Lonis, are you ready? We're departing."
"Mm, mm..."
Looking at the distant school building silhouettes, Lonis felt somewhat sentimental.
No matter how reluctant, the day of departure had arrived.
She hoped this journey would go smoothly and everyone could return safely.
Just as Lonis nodded and was about to say "ready"...
A voice suddenly came from the distance.
"Lonis, wait!!!"
"Eh?"
"Take me along too, wuu wuu wuu!"
A pink-haired girl suddenly ran toward the ship.
Lonis didn't know what was happening, but Elucia sighed like she'd encountered some trouble: "Sigh, looks like there's more than one dummy."
"Eh?"
"Quickly clean the room to welcome our guest."
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Opening the hatch, Student Zhou Suling ran drenched in sweat.
She had clearly run very urgently... Her hair was disheveled, her clothes dirty as if she'd rolled in mud.
But even so, Zhou Suling still jumped up and said very happily:
"Hehe, finally got approval! I can also go on a great adventure to the Boundless Land with everyone."
"Eh?"
Lonis was stunned, seeing Zhou Suling also pull out a report... This proved this pink-haired girl had also taken the same mission.
"Suling, why..."
"Mm, after all, midterm exams are over! Taking advantage of this time to travel is nice too~ Hehe~~"
The pink-haired girl giggled foolishly, while Elucia shook her head and asked: "So, Student Zhou Suling, did your sister approve of this mission?"
"Eh?"
"As expected, you didn't tell her, right?"
"I'm an independent girl, why should I tell her!"
Hearing her sister's name, Zhou Suling seemed somewhat afraid but still said: "Besides, don't worry. Sister is also on this journey, just riding the big transport ship."
"Uh?"
"Actually, many students are participating in this mission. I heard they discovered a new type of tree at Boundless Research Station and need many hands to help."
—Zhou Suling's Thoughts—
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Phew, finally made it in time.
Good thing I didn't miss this opportunity.
Otherwise, I'd feel like Student Lonis would also suddenly disappear without a trace like Senior Luozhi Sheng.
Mm...
I know everyone thinks I'm a bit silly and don't understand anything.
But I'm very clear about things.
Senior Luozhi Sheng was probably forced to withdraw from school for violating school taboos, right?
And Students Elucia and Lonis certainly aren't as simple as they appear... They probably came to Clear Academy for some special purpose.
But even so, what of it?
Didn't we also come here with purposes of studying and making friends?
Youth only comes once.
If we miss it, that would be too regrettable.
So I also hope to venture out more while young, cherish bonds with companions, and explore this vast world together!
Mm...
It's just that because I have to hide from sister, I can't board the main ship.
Will this cause trouble for Students Elucia and Lonis?
Mm, I need to think of a solution.
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Zhou Suling coming aboard was both good and bad news for Lonis.
The good was naturally that it was livelier, and having a companion nearby gave Lonis more security.
But the bad was...
Would Elucia bully her in front of Zhou Suling?
Pinning her down on the bed, doing excessive things to her like that night.
If there was another person on the ship, she couldn't cry out. No matter how badly she was bullied, she could only pitifully bite her lips and not make sounds.
Thinking this, Lonis looked toward Zhou Suling... only to see this pink-haired girl also looking at her and actively saying:
"Lonis, don't worry, I brought a sleeping bag."
"Eh?"
"I see there's still some space in the living room. Can I lie on the floor here?"
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Lonis never expected Zhou Suling to live like this.
She saw her take out an incredibly luxurious sleeping bag from her Storage Ring, then arrange several plush toys around the sleeping bag!
These plush toys were very cute—little rabbits, little foxes, tabby cats.
The soft girl-style decorations immediately filled the magic ship with a warm atmosphere, like entering some girl's bedroom.
"Zhou Suling..."
"Eh, Lonis, can I arrange these?"
"Mm..."
Although Lonis didn't mind, she wasn't the ship's owner and couldn't make decisions.
The silver-haired girl instinctively looked toward the captain, only to find the black-haired girl's brows slightly furrowed, as if staring at something very strange.
(Elucia?)
Following Elucia's gaze, Lonis finally discovered what Elucia was staring at.
It was a very silly-looking two-headed-body doll with silver hair, looking adorably dopey like a Q-version of Lonis.
"Eh, Student Elucia, can't I arrange these toys?"
"Mm, of course you can."
Noticing Lonis's attention, Elucia immediately turned her head away and said:
"I personally very much welcome Student Suling aboard the great Elucia! It's just that on this ship, I'm the captain, so everyone must follow my commands."
"No problem, no problem. Student Elucia, just command me like in the shop."
"The shop?"
"Mm, just like the maid café. Lonis is Maid No. 1, and I'm Maid No. 2... Hehe, this way I can both help Lonis relieve work pressure and take care of Miss Elucia."
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