As she listened to the little girl's wistful sighs, the young woman had never shown the slightest change in expression.
Not until the question left her lips.
She had also finished the fragrant tea in her cup. Gently setting it down, her clear eyes no longer looked out the window as she began to offer calm, unhurried guidance.
"Yu'er, as you said, this person possesses a little courage and martial prowess, but that is all."
"The Meteor Ancient Boat is a place where dragons and snakes mingle, and the forces behind it are even more terrifying. Though such a person is rare, he is still not worth much attention aboard this ancient boat. In the end, he must answer for what he has done. He is merely a minor character."
Her indifferent tone carried calmness, her clear eyes as still as an ancient well.
This young lady's vision and bearing far surpassed all living beings aboard the ancient boat. Being able to sit within a quiet chamber on the highest floor was proof enough of her status. Her innate confidence and composure were beyond the reach of ordinary people.
In her eyes, an incident that caused such a stir around them could not raise even the faintest ripple.
The little maid bowed reverently and regained some of her composure.
"What Miss says is absolutely right."
Yet upon hearing those few words about the ancient boat, curiosity appeared in her eyes.
"This is the first time this servant has heard Miss use the word 'terrifying' to describe another force. Even this ancient boat has such an extraordinary background—then the Land of Fallen Gods must be even more formidable than the legends say, right?"
At those words, the lady in the long dress paused.
She raised her eyes and looked over.
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