A New Journey

Dawn was just breaking, and the sea breeze carried a salty, damp scent through the gauze curtains.

Xiao Han stood on the balcony of the Themyscira palace, lightly holding a glass of juice.

In the distance, waves from the Aegean Sea crashed against the golden beach.

[Ding!]

[Host activity requirement met]

[Phase one mission complete]

[Second mission chain unlocked]

[Rewards will be distributed collectively at the conclusion]

Xiao Han raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

"That's it? It's complete?"

He smiled lightly and took a sip of his juice.

Just then, Diana woke up and sat up, rubbing her eyes.

When she saw Xiao Han standing on the balcony, she walked over and hugged him from behind.

"What are you thinking about?" Diana asked.

Xiao Han turned around and looked into her eyes.

"If I were going to another world, would you be willing to come with me?"

Diana froze for a moment, then answered calmly.

"So you really aren't from this world."

"I never said I was." Xiao Han smiled.

"Can we come back?" Diana asked.

"Anytime."

As he spoke, Xiao Han casually drew a spatial rift through the air.

Diana nodded. "Then I'll go tell Mother."

She began getting dressed. "Last time I left without saying goodbye, she was angry for a long time."

Xiao Han helped her change into formal Amazon armor, then conjured a golden crown and placed it on her head.

Diana smiled and kissed him.

"This is a gift."

Xiao Han said, "Doesn't this make you even more beautiful?"

Diana suddenly looked at him seriously. "I'll go talk to Mother right now."

Xiao Han nodded. "Go on. I'll wait for you here."

Diana crossed the training grounds in the morning light.

Queen Hippolyta was guiding a group of young warriors in sword