Everyone was filled with curiosity and excitement over the successful hovering wheelchair. Nearly everyone took turns trying it, as if they had found a brand-new magical toy. Hepburn especially went straight up into the sky on it, circling in the air for a while before landing in satisfaction. Seeing how much fun Hepburn was having, Ang laughed while hurriedly checking the wheelchair's Magic Crystal energy consumption. To his surprise, in that short time, half its energy had already been used up. The Magic Crystals for the levitation rune and Weight Reduction Rune had suffered the greatest depletion.
After thinking it over, Ang guessed that Hepburn had flown too high, forcing the runes to consume more energy to maintain the hovering state. He shared this with everyone and reminded them that although the wheelchair was powerful, it needed to be used sparingly. Hepburn stuck out her tongue sheepishly and said with a playful smile, "I didn't realize it used so many Magic Crystals. I'll be more careful next time!"
Nicholas, however, was not overly concerned about the Magic Crystal consumption. He smiled reassuringly. "It's fine. This wheelchair has greatly improved our journey. Even if it consumes a little more, it's worth it. We still have enough Magic Crystals." Their mentor's reassurance eased everyone's minds. Moreover, the hovering wheelchair had greatly reduced Qatar's and the other senior student's burden, and the group gradually returned to a relaxed, cheerful mood.
After packing up camp, they prepared to head back. With the hovering wheelchair this time, the party moved noticeably faster. Qatar and the senior student no longer needed to carry their mentor, making things much easier for them. Along the way, the two chatted and laughed, occasionally teasing Ang about his "miraculous invention." When Nicholas rested, Hepburn no longer worried that something might