She couldn’t help but sigh, "It would be great if the Empire had more officials like Lewis."
Lindong also gazed across the street. She didn’t verbally agree, but she was indeed quite shaken. Ever since she got off the ship, she felt like she was in a society that was completely different, forming a stark contrast with the past Empire.
No wonder people from the Western Continent have always looked down on the royal family and the church, considering them as decaying and backward, and even forbidding the church from establishing any churches in the Western Continent.
It’s good to forbid them.
A tumor like Julius brings harm wherever he goes.
Lindong secretly cursed in her heart but couldn’t help but steal a glance at Ethan.
Ever since she arrived in Ophira, Ethan seemed to be in a good mood, presumably influenced by the positive atmosphere of this city.
Perhaps... this is his ideal form of society?
Ave curiously asked, "Ethan, what do you think?"
She was very curious about Ethan’s opinion. This guy always talks a lot, but only when faced with this heartwarming scene did he fall silent.
"Uerta is here, and finally, we can eat!"
Ethan suddenly got up, abruptly skipping over the topic. He waved at Uerta from afar, and this octopus-faced gentleman seemed to be in big trouble—a Catwoman and a Leopardwoman were clinging to him, appearing as if he was embracing both from either side, but you would find upon closer inspection that the girls were pulling his arms.
Getting closer, you could hear the Leopardwoman’s tempting tone, "Hey handsome, where are you from? How about we get to know each other?"
Her tail swayed excitedly behind her, looking like she couldn’t wait to take Uerta home right on the street.
"Handsome guy, him!?"
Ave was once again shocked.
Ever since she arrived in Ophira, she felt as if she was a countryside bumpkin constantly surprised, truly contrary to the Margaret Clan’s upbringing.
"What, do you not think he’s handsome?"
The Catwoman on Uerta’s left glanced at Ave, "You little radish head, you have no appreciation, huh?"
She suddenly widened her eyes and carefully examined Lindong’s cat ears and tail, immediately releasing Uerta’s arm and bounced over, "Sis, what tribe are you from, your hair and eyes are so unique! Are they dyed or natural?"
Lindong said blankly, "North."
"Is it the northern cats? Hello, I’m Rebecca, a southern cat! From now on, if you encounter anything on Paradise Island, just find me. We cats should help each other!"
Lindong nodded slightly.
"Hehe, still a cool cat, huh."
Rebecca chuckled behind her hand and then, pulling the Leopardwoman, instructed Uerta, "Handsome~ we work at the Visitor’s Commune on Paradise Island. You should have met our boss lady after registering, right? She’s got our backs, come find us at the commune when you’re done!"
Uerta appeared somewhat weak, seemingly unaccustomed to the enthusiasm of the cats, and after they left, nervously hid behind Ethan. This text is hosted at NoveIＦire.net
Lindong’s gaze grew cold at once; standing on the other side, she mimicked Rebecca’s earlier movement and hooked Ethan’s arm, simultaneously glaring at Uerta—Is that where you should be hiding?
Ever since being on "Emperor’s Sword," she found Uerta somewhat displeasing. This octopus-face kept sticking close to Ethan, always calling out "Old Sen" whether left or right, nonstop, delving into topics of spiritual magic, Savior, and abyss for hours; even when bedtime came, he appeared reluctant to part.
Moreover, this octopus-face spoke without relying on his mouth, coldly throwing in a word even with a door or wall between.
Lindong frequently self-reflected, wondering if her temper had softened lately?
She thought, since octopus-face is an ocean creature and doesn’t drown easily, how about tying him to a rope and dragging him into the sea to test his swimming skills.
If it were her prior self, she certainly would have supplied Ethan with a rope.
She brought plenty, available in all sorts of materials.
"These people, these people!"
Uerta complained about the people he encountered along the way, having no interest in those two felinids, only wanting to escape swiftly, "They have absolutely no interest in our great Lord!"
It was like incompatible topics leading to lengthy conversations. When he tried to introduce the greatness of Aelium to the two, they actually uttered outrageous words like "never heard, don’t mention Him first"!
"Let’s go; time to eat."
Ethan said, having long developed a strong interest in the roasted beef made by the Yak People. As a modern individual who has sampled countless delicacies, he was eager to experience what makes this purported world-class beef different; after all, beef could be considered one of the most finely graded ingredients, "Oh, and I’ve invited a friend as well. He should be arriving soon."
Today is a day of reunion after a long time, should we open a bottle of wine?
For Yue, today’s undoubtedly a special day. Since returning to Ophira, he hadn’t heard such exhilarating news in a long time.
Old Sen mentioned over the phone that he’d already arrived at Ophira’s port today.
This news left Yue restless, significantly reducing his study efficiency - these few days, he was busy learning Steam Technology at the workshop with the teachers, arranged by his father, and he couldn’t skip class. He barely endured till now.
Returning to the villa, he quickly changed outfits and summoned Lily.
The last meeting was at Fireplace Bay, where Old Sen wore a mask, making it unclear what he originally looked like.
This made Yue even more curious about the other’s appearance.
Recently, he had been experiencing strange hallucinations, guessing that they stemmed from human aura.
Take Flor, for instance; that dark, suffocating shadow constantly surrounded him.
"Lily, you say Old Sen... "
The steam train door opened, cutting Yue’s words short.
He gazed into the distance.
Everything within sight was bathed in golden brilliance.
The dazzling light overwhelmed everything, making him unable to see anything else. However, he could still directly gaze at the place where the light gathered.
A sun had fallen here.
Yue asked, "Where are we exactly?"
"Young master, this is Paradise Island."