Chapter 169 : Night Raid
(Damn, that Yi Cheng is really annoying...)
Elucia secretly clenched her fists.
She knew that her personality had been completely seen through by the other party... Yi Cheng knew she was a relatively kind girl, so she was certain that she wouldn't give any truly excessive orders.
And Elucia's personality was indeed like this.
Although she could freely toy with Lonis, when facing new friends, she would always put on a bit of a facade and wouldn't reveal her true heart.
Moreover, although Elucia seemed very sadistic, she was still slightly lacking compared to truly sadistic people.
Faced with a real pervert, she couldn't achieve effortless training. And what's more, even though Elucia had the ability to detect emotions, she couldn't tell what Yi Cheng was thinking.
Because this orange-haired girl's heart had always been so calm.
Even when kneeling on the ground barking like a dog, her heart didn't show a trace of shame, as natural as drinking water or breathing.
(This generation's Orange Abyss inheritor is truly extraordinary, isn't she?)
(However... if you think you can defeat me like this, you're greatly mistaken.)
Elucia had a personality that grew stronger with each battle; temporary setbacks wouldn't discourage her.
In fact, this wasn't the first time Elucia had faced Yi Cheng's challenge... Last time, this person had secretly found her maid behind her back.
So...
"Senior Yi Cheng, since you're so diligent, I have an important task to assign to you!"
"What is it?"
"Work the night shift all night! This ship needs a navigator at night, and I'm entrusting this arduous task to you."
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Things turned out this way.
To reach Boundless Research Station for rescue as quickly as possible, the magic ship left the flagship's formation and began advancing at full speed toward the research station.
This magic ship's designed maximum speed was 45 knots, so reaching the destination would take about 60 hours.
Though the ship was small and didn't have space for four people to sleep, fortunately both Suling and Yi Cheng had brought sleeping bags... And since Yi Cheng was working the night shift, there was no need to take up too much space.
And perhaps to give Lonis some face?
When sleeping at night, Lonis's compartment wouldn't be locked anymore. Moreover, Elucia didn't use the little toy to continue bullying her.
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"Hah, seems like a blessing in disguise?"
Lonis thought so.
At this moment, outside the window was thick darkness, the sky shrouded by clouds, with only some faint starlight visible through weak gaps.
The earth was the same; looking out, the entire ground was pitch black, with nothing visible.
Lonis remembered taking planes in her previous life, but back then, the ground had been quite spectacular... She could see many villages and towns like golden lakes, weaving waves of destiny in the darkness.
But now, the flame of civilization had gone far away. Could she, like the heroes of old, write her own story on this world?
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"Hah..."
"Stupid maid, why are you sighing?"
"Eh?"
Just as Lonis was feeling sentimental, Elucia walked over.
This black-haired girl had just finished washing up in the bathroom, her body emanating a natural fragrance like a flower field in spring.
However, Elucia's expression was clearly somewhat dissatisfied, her lips pursed in displeasure:
"I've been busy all day and haven't sighed, so why are you, a stupid maid who rested all day, sighing and moaning?"
"Miss, I'm sorry, I was just..."
"Just what, because you're too bored and want me to train you?"
"No, that's not it."
"Hmph, enjoy these few days of peace. Once we reach the Boundless Lands, you'll be busy enough."
"Ah..."
"The attack on Boundless Research Station must involve some demonic conspiracy. Because unlike other places, it's surrounded by wasteland with no other human settlements."
"!"
Lonis had seen Elucia show this expression before.
Back in the cave on the snowy mountain, this black-haired girl had worn the same expression... It's just that their relationship wasn't as good then, and she couldn't discuss everything openly like now.
"Miss Elucia, if we encounter danger, do I still need to hide the Rainbow Abyss power?"
"Hmph, of course there's no need to hide it. After all, life is more important than exposure, right?"
"Yes!"
"But it's still the same as before—you must follow my commands. You absolutely cannot act on your own initiative!"
"I understand."
Lonis answered decisively, thinking that such a prompt reply would reassure Elucia.
However, this black-haired girl furrowed her brow again, her mouth slightly open, as if she had something else to scold her about.
"Elucia?"
"Hmph, forget it. You're just a fool anyway."
"Eh?"
"Go wash up and sleep quickly. We have to travel tomorrow. Don't dawdle."
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Of course, Lonis wouldn't know.
What Elucia had wanted to say just now was...
『Hmph, I won't deliberately make Lonis keep her distance from Yi Cheng.
Because if I gave such an order, wouldn't that prove I'm guilty?
Wouldn't that prove I'm afraid of that Yi Cheng?
Lonis is my little maid, she'll always stay by my side. No one can steal her away, and it's impossible to steal her away.
From now on, I'll let that fool Lonis act freely. I want to see if, without my restrictions, she'll become a playboy like when she was a hero.』
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The day passed like this.
Upon hearing the news of the attack on Boundless Research Station, Lonis was quite nervous and anxious.
But perhaps it was because the ship's swaying was like a mother's cradle?
Soon, Lonis dozed off... She had a strange dream where she seemed to have become a hero like a "Sailor Moon."
Chanting spells of "love and peace," brilliant silver light appeared around her, and like Madoka, she rescued all the personnel at Boundless Research Station.
But just as Lonis was immersed in this inexplicable fantasy...
A violent sound woke Lonis up.
Boom!
The violent shaking made Lonis's breasts hit the bed wall, and the girl cried out in pain while covering her chest, completely unaware of what had happened.
(Is Elucia bullying me again? No, this is...)
While thinking, Yi Cheng's voice came from the control room:
"Captain Elucia, monsters are attacking. I'll activate the maximum speed engine to try to shake off these monsters."
Then came Elucia's voice from the bed: "What monsters? Yi Cheng, report the number and positions."
"273 of them, all Headhunter Bats, positioned in all directions."
"Damn, is this an ambush? Yi Cheng, activate the second switch on the right. We need to gain altitude."
Elucia decisively got up and swiftly ran toward the control room.