Himeko and Yan Huan watched helplessly as the giant kite flew farther and farther away, higher and higher.
The biting gale at high altitude whipped Silvermane's long hair wildly about.
Silvermane, who had been resting with his eyes closed, could not help murmuring, "It seems to be working."
"My thoughts are incredibly clear now, as though they've reached heaven itself."
In the airship corridor, Himeko looked up, her eyes widening.
"Quick, save him!"
Yan Huan shook his head, clasping his hands behind his back as he sighed gravely.
"I never expected someone else's interference to cause an accident during the procedure."
"And somehow this is my fault?" Himeko's eyes widened.
"No, let's just say it's my fault." Yan Huan looked helplessly up at the giant kite soaring freely through the sky. "Some birds are born to fly into the heavens."
"Only by constantly flying can they find meaning in life."
Seeing Silvermane tied to the kite as he flew ever higher, Himeko urged anxiously, "Then hurry up and save him!"
"No need to panic."
Yan Huan silently pulled another giant kite from his robes and unfolded it in an instant.
"Have you ever seen aerial refueling?"
"As long as I ride this kite, catch up to his, then pull out a line and tie him to me—"
"Then we can both return safely!"
"The theory is complete. Time for practice!"
Yan Huan repeated the process and tied himself to the kite as well. Naturally, the kite string fell into Himeko's hands.
"..."
With Silvermane flying ever higher, Himeko had no other choice. She hurriedly threw Yan Huan, kite and all, out of the airship.
Then Himeko immediately grabbed the kite string and began running.
As she raced back and forth along the corridor at the edge of the airship, the