At the Star Luo Empire's docks, the sea breeze stirred layers of white foam that lapped against the shore.
The enormous soul-powered cruise ship lay quietly in the harbor, like a steel behemoth waiting for the travelers about to embark.
This ship had once carried Tang Wulin and Gu Yue to the Star Luo Continent. Now, it would carry them back toward Shrek Academy, laden with glory and memories.
"We're really leaving..."
Dai Yun'er stood on the dock, gazing at the familiar ship before her, a jumble of emotions churning in her heart.
She glanced back at the bustling Star Luo Imperial Capital, where her father, her brother, and the palace she had grown up in awaited.
Yet now, she had to turn her back on all of it and head somewhere entirely unfamiliar.
"Yun'er, what are you daydreaming about? Time to board."
Tang Wulin's voice came from up ahead.
He wore a simple white shirt, his blue-gold hair flying freely in the sea breeze, anticipation gleaming in his black eyes.
Beside him, Gu Yue wore a pale purple dress, her silver hair cascading down her back like a waterfall. Standing shoulder to shoulder, they looked like a perfectly matched pair.
"Coming, coming!"
Dai Yun'er hurriedly picked up her small suitcase and trotted after them.
She certainly didn't want those two leaving her stranded on the dock. After all, she was now both a "Shrek Academy exchange student" and "Big Sister Gu Yue's personal little bag carrier."
The moment she stepped onto the deck, Dai Yun'er took a deep breath.
"Shrek Academy, here comes Dai Yun'er!"
She silently rallied herself. Even if I'm going there to be a third wheel, I'll still show them the grace of a Star Luo Empire princess!
But ideals were plump, while reality was all