Yuxuan watched her father as he saw her off onto the balcony. His aged face held a trace of worry, but more than that, it held encouragement.
"Go... Do what you have to do, do what only you can do. I'm proud of you."
"Hehe... Mm."
Yuxuan smiled knowingly and nodded. Then she turned around, took a deep breath, and spread her wings behind her.
She leaped into the air, not daring to
look back, afraid that she might feel regret.
And yet she knew that a kind, gentle gaze was watching her go...
She flew swiftly toward Indiana, where nearly a hundred dangerous creatures lived. If she didn't give them instructions, and she really didn't return,
those creatures would surely go to war again—and then the whole world would be in danger.
At the thought, Yuxuan hesitated, then took a deep breath. As she flew toward Indiana, she lifted Tuanzi from her shoulder.
"Tuanzi, I have an important task for you. You have to see it through, okay?"
The instant Tuanzi heard that, it shook its head vigorously.
"Damn, damn, damn~"
It seemed to know that Yuxuan wasn't planning to take it along. Its face immediately filled with reluctance.
"Be good. This trip might be dangerous. If I'm not here, you're the only one who can keep so many Lord-level and magical beasts under control."
"Damn, damn, damn~"
Tuanzi shook its head fiercely, determined not to be left behind. But...
"Tuanzi!! Be good!!"
Tuanzi went rigid, then wilted. Something like tears welled in the corners of its eyes. Its big eyes were full of hurt and reluctance as it nodded.
"Damn..."
"Mm, that's a good kid. Remember, I'm leaving everything in your hands. You have to keep an eye on those Mutant Monsters and make sure they don't attack