Chapter 47 Setting Sail Anew
“It seems to be over, doesn’t it?”
Looking at the gradually descending transport team, Lonis sighed in relief.
Bai Ye did not fail everyone’s expectations and successfully became the successor of the Tree Abyss, and the researchers imprisoned within the Resin Heart were also successfully rescued.
Although they appeared a bit drained and malnourished, thanks to prompt medical treatment, there was no life-threatening danger.
However, the challenges facing Dr. O’Kali would be extremely arduous.
The Boundless Research Station had been attacked by demons, resulting in significant damage to many facilities and injuries to most researchers. Consequently, the Boundless Research Station was left with no usable resources. This was a near-apocalyptic disaster, and it was even possible that the Boundless Research Station would be disbanded altogether.
However, Dr. O’Kali did not give up. Because the Third Outpost was intact, she moved all the experimental equipment there, establishing it as a temporary station.
The Boundless Research Station, having faced such adversity, would likely take several years to return to normal operations.
But fortunately…
New plants had grown on the Boundless Soil.
These were extremely special trees with pale white leaves, and the vein patterns of their branches and leaves were very similar to the Tree of Origin Collapse.
According to Isumi, these were manifestations of the power of the Green Grove Temple.
Although the characteristics and effects of these trees still needed scientific analysis, many human nations had shown great interest in the Boundless Soil.
As long as there was an injection of funds and equipment, the revival of the Boundless Research Station would only be a matter of time.
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“Thank you, Classmate Lonis.”
“Huh? You don’t need to thank me, I didn’t do anything.”
Looking at Bai Ye before her, Lonis felt a sense of emotion.
She could clearly feel that after experiencing these events, Bai Ye seemed to have become much more confident, yet she still humbly lowered her head and said to her:
“Really, thank you very much, Classmate Lonis. If it weren’t for you saving me, I probably would have fallen to my death in the wasteland by now.”
“Ah, that… that was just an accident.”
“It wasn’t an accident for me, but a fishing line leading to hope. Moreover, I once made a wish to Lonis that I could help Dr. O’Kali, and Lonis helped me fulfill that wish.”
“!”
“Although I am just a puppet, I understand the principle of repaying kindness… However, I still need to help the Doctor rebuild the research station, so I cannot travel with Lonis. I can only temporarily give this to Lonis for now.”
“This thing… wow, it’s a gem!”
Lonis accepted the emerald-green gem, and when she touched its surface with her palm, she could feel the flow of natural energy.
Without a doubt, this was proof of the Tree Abyss Temple bestowing its power upon her.
And the blessings of the Green Grove Temple, unlike other temples, its blessings grew from the earth! Therefore, it took Lonis some extra time to receive this blessing.
“The weapon in this gem seems to be a whip, I hope it can help you.”
“Wow, thank you, Bai Ye. Um… we’ll still come to see you in the future.”
“Yes, when that time comes, I will definitely grow delicious melons and brew fresh tea to entertain Lonis and everyone else.”
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And so, the journey in the Boundless Land came to an end.
Originally, Lonis and Elusias were just on a transport mission… but fate was unpredictable, and after successfully resolving the research station dispute, they naturally received rewards from the school.
“Mm… I will represent the school and the Temple of Clarity in awarding the title of outstanding student to Lonis and Classmate Elusias. At the same time, you are also eligible to enter the Temple of Clarity and receive the temple’s blessings.”
“Hmph, who cares. Isumi, did you come to find us just to talk about this?”
Elusias crossed her arms, appearing dissatisfied with Isumi’s gratitude.
“C. Academy adheres to the principles of voluntarism and fairness. If you two do not wish to receive the temple’s blessings, you can transfer them to others…”
“Are the pleasantries finished?”
“Finished.”
“Well then, let’s talk about business. What did the school say?”
“The school has already approved the request for leave of absence submitted by both of you. Regardless of how much time passes, your student status will be retained.”
“Hmph, that’s more like it.”
Elusias let out a cold snort, and her expression softened slightly: “Then, what about the scholarship and teaching subsidy I applied for? My Magic Ship was damaged this time to protect your transport, so I should be given some repair expenses, right?”
“I’m very sorry, the approval has not yet been granted.”
“Ha?”
“To be precise, the emergency appropriations for this quarter have all been allocated to the reconstruction of the Boundless Research Station. The school currently has no funds to fulfill the application submitted by Classmate Elusias.”
“What in the world!!!”
Hearing Isumi say this, Elusias’s eyes widened: “Do you know what’s more important? What I need to do is to prevent the resurrection of the Trickster Demon. Without money, how do you expect me to do that?”
“Ugh, I’m very sorry, Classmate Elusias. But in reality, the school truly has no money, so we can only resort to the old method.”
“Old method?”
“Mm, I can work for Master Elusias for free, without any compensation. Of course, if you feel that Lonis cannot handle it, I can also take her place in being toyed with.”
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“Senior Isumi, you don’t need to belittle yourself like that!”
Lonis’s face turned red. In fact, she knew… with Isumi’s keen observation skills, she probably saw through the secret of the small toy on her body, as well as the strange things that happened when she and Elusias walked at night.
Isumi knew she was bullied every day, which was why she came to help her. Although she was very grateful for her senpai’s intentions, if things really turned out that way, it would seem a bit strange.
However, Elusias merely frowned and said:
“Hmph, Isumi senpai’s reaction is so ordinary, I don’t want to toy with you.”
“For some reason, I’m being praised?”
“Besides, Isumi senpai, aren’t you a successor? Our mission is to prevent the resurrection of the Demon Lords. Even if the school doesn’t assign you tasks, you should come and help me.”
“That’s true, but in fact, although the school did not provide direct funding to Elusias, it agreed to lend the Time Shuttle to Captain Elusias for use.”
“What?!”
“And your existing Magic Ship can be attached to the Time Shuttle as a life raft.”
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Before Isumi could finish speaking, a golden Magic Ship slowly appeared in the eastern sky.
The second volume will have more sensual content~
There will also be pet play~~~
Volume 4: The Horizon at Dawn
