Chapter 392: 16 Year Old Inglis and the Highland on Distance Sea
The vast expanse of the clear blue sky stretched endlessly in front of them. But when Inglis turned her gaze downward, a different shade of blue greeted her — the deep, mesmerizing blue of the ocean.
Inglis and her friends had embarked on a journey from Chiral, the Royal Capital of the Charalia Kingdom, and were now traversing the sea. Their destination was the stronghold of the Duke of Art, one of the Three Archdukes of the Highland and the father of Special Envoy Theodore and his sister, Rene (Cyrene).
Their mission was twofold: to seek healing for Eris, who had been wounded in her weaponized form during a confrontation with Jeldegrīva, the Duke of War, and to secretly consult with a Highland technician about restoring Rene to her normal state.
For Inglis, however, there was an additional, personal anticipation — the hope that the Highland’s defense weapons might malfunction and provide her with an unexpected challenge. After experiencing a thrilling battle with Jeldegrīva's formidable prowess, she couldn’t help but wonder what kind of excitement the Duke of Art’s technological marvels might offer.
“Hnngh~! The sky and the sea are both such beautiful shades of blue. It’s so refreshing! I’ve never seen everything so blue before! Right, Glis?” Rafinha stretched comfortably on the deck of the flying battleship, which had arrived from the Highland for their transport.
“Yes, Rani," Inglis replied with a smile. The scenery was indeed a rare and mesmerizing sight, one she hadn't even experienced in her previous life. It was a spectacle worth beholding.
"You are most correct, it is a lovely sight, isn't it?" Lieselotte agreed, nodding appreciatively.
"Yes, it is, but…" Leone glanced at Inglis, seemingly hesitating to say something.
"…Well, you shouldn't worry about it. You'll lose if you care too much," Eris interjected as if reading Leone's mind. Eris, Leone, Lieselotte, and Rafinha were all aboard the Star Princess, which they had managed to bring onto the ship.