Chapter 190 : Return Journey
In the end, Lonis was assigned to a small bedroom.
Although it looked like a very normal room, with a bed just right for one person, equipped with a desk, and a small window that offered a view outside.
These conditions were already quite good, but while feeling pleased, the silver-haired girl also felt a touch of melancholy.
(Elucia and I are actually going to sleep separately?)
After realizing this, Lonis showed a disappointed expression.
Weren't she and Elucia already partners? With such a good relationship, why did they still need to sleep separately?
Actually, Lonis had another concern she didn't voice.
It was because after becoming a girl, her courage had correspondingly decreased a lot, and while this Time Shuttle was very nice, it seemed somewhat empty when you looked around.
Such a large ship, yet hardly anyone lived on it. Not to mention that after getting used to sleeping in the compartment, Lonis always felt particularly insecure when sleeping alone.
So...
"Lonis, what's the meaning of that pet-like expression you're showing?"
"I-it's not like a pet, at least it's like a tough girl."
"Hmph, you're not satisfied with the basement, and you're not satisfied with the room upstairs either. Where exactly do you want to sleep? You're really hard to please."
"Wuu..."
Lonis's pretty face turned red. She knew Elucia was deliberately teasing her... The other party clearly knew her situation but deliberately made her say such embarrassing words.
But...
If she didn't feel embarrassed, then it wouldn't be embarrassing, right?
Anyway, she had already decided that Elucia was her wife. Since she was her wife, sleeping together really wasn't anything to be ashamed of!
"Elucia, I want to sleep with you."
"Hah?"
The black-haired girl raised an eyebrow, and the aggressiveness revealed in that instant made Lonis instinctively feel her heart skip a beat, sensing she would be bullied by Elucia.
However, the shamelessness from her hero days made Lonis persist without retreating.
So...
"Sigh, I really have no choice with you, this maid. I don't mind, as long as Lonis isn't afraid of being laughed at."
"Being laughed at...?"
"Yes, because we need to return to Academy Island first for supplies, so Senior Yan, Zhou Suling, and Zhou Mixue will also be hitching a ride with us."
"!"
"When I bully you at night, don't make too much noise."
A few hours later, the door of the Time Shuttle was knocked on.
"Excuse me!"
Although saying "excuse me," Suling seemed as happy as if she had returned to her own home.
"Suling, take off your shoes when you enter."
"Wow, I almost forgot."
"This way... excuse me too."
After the seniors all arrived, the originally empty interior of the ship suddenly became much livelier.
And Elucia also took on the attitude of a host, saying: "Lonis, quickly go and help everyone settle in. Assign each of the seniors a suitable room."
"Under... understood!"
"No need to be so formal. I'll just sleep in a sleeping bag like before~"
"Suling, there are many empty rooms on the ship now, so you don't need to be frugal like in the past."
"Ah... Then to repay your kindness, I'll still work together with Lonis as a maid to clean the ship... but this ship is really big."
"I alone... no, I really can't do it alone. Please help me, Suling."
Unable to act tough anymore, Lonis could only accept Suling's help like a soft girl.
......
So the seniors officially settled on the Time Shuttle.
Actually, the Time Shuttle had also received news from the Boundless Research Station and had specially come from Academy Island... It originally carried many researchers with the purpose of supporting the research station and investigating new plants in the boundless land.
When returning now, so many personnel weren't needed.
And according to Elucia's request, the ship was also equipped with a dedicated female pilot who currently worked in the security department of Clear Academy and was considered a "professional."
"Hello everyone, I'm Kirigane Rei from the Clear Special Forces. In the days ahead, I'll be by everyone's side, ensuring your safe journey!"
Kirigane Rei wore a light blue sailor uniform, was tall, and had a physique that was quite robust for a girl. Her voice was also very loud and sounded particularly energetic.
"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Miss Rei."
"You're welcome, this is my duty! Besides piloting the ship, I can also handle patrol and night watch security duties. Everyone needn't worry, please feel free to give me orders."
Kirigane Rei stood at attention and gave everyone a military salute.
This serious expression made even Lonis feel a bit embarrassed.
"Ah, I'm called Lonis. Please take care of me."
"Yes, Student Lonis, I've heard about your situation."
"My situation...?"
"Recently, there's been a rumor at Clear Academy about a new student named Lonis who looks very frail and can trip while walking on flat ground."
"Ah!?"
"And she gets lost very easily, so our security team is all keeping watch. If we encounter a cute silver-haired new student, we must step forward to help."
"Who on earth spread such rumors!"
The Time Shuttle slowly set sail.
Although as guests, the seniors didn't need to take on any responsibilities, at everyone's strong request (especially Zhou Suling's), everyone was assigned corresponding tasks.
Elucia was responsible for commanding everyone and obtained the position of captain.
Kirigane Rei was responsible for night ship piloting and duty.
Yicheng served as "Miss Elucia's butler," faithfully carrying out the young lady's orders at all times.
Zhou Suling and Lonis served as maids, jointly responsible for cleaning the ship and cooking meals.
Senior Zhou Mixue was responsible for serving as secretary, recording the voyage diary and events that happened on the ship.
Senior Yan was responsible for maintaining equipment and organizing inventory.
These weren't difficult tasks, but Zhou Suling acted as if she had received a great reward, directly humming a song cheerfully:
"Set sail~ set sail~ everyone set sail together~~~ Raise the high sails, and ride the wind and waves with companions."
"Suling, what do you mean set sail? We're returning to Academy Island now. We'll be back in a few days."
"Ah... yes, we're going back to Academy Island. But at the same time, we're also setting sail!"
"Wh-what do you mean..."
"Hehe, when we return to campus, Lonis will understand. I got accurate information from my family~"
"I have a feeling this is somewhat suspicious."
Lonis blinked, feeling that things weren't so simple.