Although the battle plan was to race against these boatmen to distract the Empire and The Soul Apex, the timing wasn't right; instead, it might alert the enemy. She realized she had caused trouble for Li Ang.

How to wrap this up...

Li Ang raised his hand, and the Shadow Star exploded out of thin air.

This was a bit of Dark Element provided by Orichalcum. The High-tier Magic power corresponding to light could obscure ordinary light with just a trace. During this recent encounter with Xiaomo, when he used his talent, Li Ang inexplicably became aware of a technique to control the Dark Element.

Naturally, he wouldn't use Pure Magic Material against ordinary people. Compared to a Magic Attack, the Shadow Star he released was diluted countless times over, merely spreading a thin Shadow Curtain in the air.

The entire store was instantly shrouded in darkness, devouring the vision of the boatmen in front of them and the large crowd of onlookers behind them.

Before they could react, Li Ang had already quickly led the group out of the shop.

Upon leaving, with traces not yet fully concealed, Andasu rushed to speak.

"Master, I am, sorry..."

"Let's avoid attention first and talk later."

Although the Shadow engulfed most of the store, including the entrances, Li Ang, who didn't want to attract attention prematurely, led them quickly away, only slowing their pace when he felt the commotion was completely left behind.

Ahead was the edge of the central platform of the City of the Ship's Rudder, a corner resembling a park with benches and flower beds, where visitors were rare.

"Let's take a break." Li Ang pointed to a bench.

Everyone either sat down or leaned on the railings, gazing into the distance.

Andasu had been hesitating to speak, and Li Ang was pondering how to converse with her.

Zoe seized the opportunity and said, "Hmph, you're always getting into trouble."

Being directly confronted by the object of her conflict at this moment, the White Wolf's ears and tail drooped, completely deflated.

"Get lost." Li Ang gave this naughty cat a glare.

Zoe smugly folded her arms, resting on the back of her head. When ALulu came by to pull her away, she went off to chat with Xiaoniu.

As for Dorothy, noticing Li Ang's demeanor, she was playing with the flowers and plants since they arrived at this small park.

Once alone, Andasu's tense expression finally relaxed a little.

"Master, I, I'm so inadequate, I don't understand how to behave in the outside world."

"Actually..."

"Should I have just knocked them down and told them that only you have sovereignty over me?"

"That's not necessary..."

"No, that would probably be even more troublesome. Yes, I should kneel, take your foot, and tell them—"

"Enough, stop it."

Feeling anxious, Andasu couldn't stop talking as soon as she opened her mouth, and her words became more exaggerated. Li Ang immediately grabbed her shoulders to stop her.

Andasu obediently let Li Ang hold her shoulders. Seeing her like this, Li Ang couldn't help but stroke her beast ears to prevent them from drooping so sadly.

"Don't dwell on it. I'm not angry, nor do I think there's anything wrong with you. In fact, I'm relieved."

"Relieved?"

"Yeah."

Li Ang took a deep breath and released her: "When we first arrived, we passed by the practice ground of those people, and I could tell you wanted to compete."

"That's... you're right, as expected of you, Master."

Intentionally ignoring her blatant flattery, Li Ang continued: "But when we were underground, after planning this operation, I felt you seemed uninterested. I initially thought I was mistaken and that you didn't want to compete. I was worried I was going against your wishes.

"Now it seems you do want to, and that layer puts me at ease."

"That's because, it's because, actually, as long as you request it, I'll do anything, even if it's something I don't want to do."

Andasu's tall frame suddenly leaned forward, closing in on Li Ang. He immediately smelled the Blood Fragrance on her, a scent that couldn't be completely concealed, and her visage filled his vision.

Continuing to ignore the insinuations in her words, Li Ang asked, "Why were you not interested at that time?"

"You said no one outside of the Flashing Field likes airship racing."

Was it because of me? Li Ang recalled—indeed, he had said something like that when they first went to the Shadow Factory. After saying it, he also felt it was somewhat off for Andasu, not expecting it to impact her so much.

"I won't question you; I'm aware that the outside world is different, but, but I..."

The White Wolf's body trembled slightly, barely noticeable. Li Ang realized she was extremely fragile at this moment. The slight quiver in her voice and the redness at the corners of her eyes were evidence.

"It's my fault; I need to apologize."

Li Ang supported the Little Wolf, momentarily dazed by his words, and softly said: "It's clear that I need your ability, brought you out, yet didn't realize this matter is even more important to you than I thought.

"What I meant to say was that the Empire and The Soul Apex shouldn't have placed such importance on this activity, but that's no excuse, so I owe you an apology.

"But whether it's airship racing or the Platinum Competitions, they can't be meaningless; they shaped who you are today, just before our ship is about to be completed, the more important you."

Andasu listened quietly to the end, leaning her delicate face against Li Ang's chest.

"So, the way I am, do you like it, Master?"

Back on that island with many waters, they almost did everything, so wasn't this obvious?

"Of course."

"As long as you like it, no matter how humble I am—"

Li Ang stretched out his hand, and the girl's words ceased immediately, although she didn't expect him just to gently brush the tips of her hair beside her ear.

"You are the Platinum Ace galloping across the Flashing Field. Platinum is the color of that sand desert, the color of your hair, your color. Wherever you pilot your airship, it is your Platinum Sky."

Li Ang gently held the girl's face, allowing him to touch her smooth, sleek cheek, slowly turning her gaze to the side.

In this corner of the park, just along the path, the Metal City of the Ship's Rudder, built on the foundation of the old civilization, could be seen.'

"This city is shrouded in a veil of conspiracy, yet your engine's roar can tear it apart; this is by no means trivial or meaningless."

The White Wolf's ears twitched slightly, standing a bit taller.

"I can do it..."

"The millions here, in Meimei's world, in Meluna's world, may face a tragic fate if the Empire's conspiracy succeeds, but your power can help us change all that."

The White Wolf attentively listened to every word Li Ang spoke, inhaled deeply, and closed her eyes.

Upon reopening them, her golden beast eyes, symbolizing the leadership of the Yunxiang Race, seemed to be aglow with a new light.

"Alright," Li Ang smiled, "let them witness your speed. Hey, wait, what are you doing?"

...

Meimei sat idly, playing with the water in her hand.

In her original world, she knew nothing of the Magic Guide profession, but having started over, she naturally mastered Swordsmanship and used the profession of Caster as a means to supplement her power, diligently cultivating.

The mimic demon she created earlier fooled Otto, making her more confident in this profession, though more suspicious of Li Ang's significance.

A shadow covered her, and the girl looked up to find the pink-haired young girl incarnation of the Water Dragon.

"Lady Akuya."

"You seem bored."

"A little."

"Why aren't you with Li Ang and the others?"

"Uh, it's a bit awkward."

Meimei's expression changed several times before finally showing complex feelings.

"Then why did you follow them to this island?" Akuya asked.

Meimei looked incredulously at the pink-haired girl: "Didn't you tell me to guard the Sea Dragon Egg, so I should stick by his side?"

"Huh? Did I?"

"Of course you did! How else could the Six Dragons of this world continue like this...?"

"You want to say how come the world hasn't ended with this dragon like this, right? Hehe, so disrespectful of you."

"Sorry." The white-haired girl bowed her head.

"But truly, the reason I sought you is related to this matter. I've sensed it; that egg is about to hatch, and you need to witness its birth."

Akuya grabbed Meimei and, covering them with a Water Curtain, they teleported directly. Upon landing in the park, Meimei saw Andasu and Li Ang's conversation.

"He's quite a speaker, huh," the girl approved with a nod, then immediately saw Andasu forcibly pressing her "master" down, her delicate nose rubbing below his chest, her lips tugging at his tied straps.

"Ahhhh!" The white-haired girl closed her eyes and flailed her arms wildly forward.