Firefly Journey

The sun is rising.

The morning breeze swept through the town of Torreg, bringing a new day and taking away the desolation of the night.

Lin Yuanran had promised Wendy that he would see her off.

The yard of the Jupes family's house was full of people, including Wendy's parents and brothers, as well as friends such as Oleksandr and Sultan.

“After saying goodbye to them, we should set off,” Lumer said.

Wendy, her nose tingling, nodded slightly and turned to look at everyone, blinking her eyes.

"I...I don't know what to say, but I will definitely come back."

Seeing his daughter's reluctant expression, Engel Jupes took a few steps closer, reached out his hand, but ultimately let go.

"We're waiting for you to come back."

Beside them, Olek and the others each said a few words, nothing more than words of advice and reminders to keep in touch. Although Chestanton was thousands of miles away from the Duchy of Bema, there were still postal lines, so exchanging letters was no problem at all.

Wendy Jupes nodded emphatically, indicating that she definitely would.

Lin Yuanran smiled and said jokingly, "I wonder if Chestanton's candy is good. If it's not, write to me. I'll probably be in Yicheng by then. You know, it has the best candy factory in the world."

The tears in Wendy's eyes receded, seemingly caused by Lin Yuanran's words.

"Okay, I look forward to the package from Yicheng."

"Well then, goodbye. Don't keep Mr. Lu Mo and the others waiting." Lin Yuanran said.

Lu Mo glanced at Lin Yuanran, then said, "It's time to go, Wendy."

Wendy changed her form of address: "Okay, teacher."

Lumer waved his hand, signaling everyone to step back, and a large area in Jupes's yard was immediately cleared out.

The guest from the other side of the Stormy Sea took out a Rubik's Cube-shaped mechanical object and began to rotate it with both hands according to certain rules.

After confirming that each face was in place, Lumer tossed the mechanical cube to the ground like a ball.

Snapped--

The Rubik's Cube that fell to the ground immediately began to deform.

Its small, square body was rapidly expanding, with the mechanical parts below quickly growing larger, instantly occupying an area of ​​five or six meters.

Then, the center of the Rubik's Cube became a wall, the top became a hatch, and finally, what appeared before everyone's eyes was a small airship.

Compared to the one that came with the students and teachers from St. Louis, apart from the different appearance, the biggest difference is the drive system.

It doesn't need winged beasts like dragon eagles to carry it; its power comes from "magic."

The townspeople, who had never seen the outside world, all had eyes that gleamed with curiosity. Even Wendy, who had a basic understanding of mechanical creations, was deeply impressed.

Having seen airplanes, ships, and even spaceships on Earth, Lin Yuanran wasn't as unmoved. However, he still displayed the same expression as everyone else. Danger lurks everywhere, and one mustn't reveal anything unusual even in the smallest details; caution is always wise.

Lumer snapped his fingers, and the hatch of the Rubik's Cube airship opened in response, thoughtfully lowering the elevator that plunged straight into the ground.

He went up first, followed by Steve and Hida.

Wendy held onto the metal handrail and walked slowly, looking back frequently.

Just as she was about to enter the cabin, she gently waved to everyone before finally stepping inside.

The crowd on the ground waved and wished the girl well as she went off to study.

Watching the airship take off, Lin Yuanran showed a gratified expression. At this moment, he had a strange feeling, like he was sending his daughter off to get married.

I hope she has smooth sailing and leaves a lasting mark on the path of the extraordinary, so that she can live a better life in this fantastic, beautiful, and mysterious world.

As Lin Yuanran watched Wendy walk away, he gained a deeper understanding of the technology of this world.

They were able to manufacture vehicles powered by kinetic energy, but they were not widely used, just like the thermal weapons he had learned about before.

It can be produced, but it doesn't circulate.

This is very strange. Why would the god of mechanics and technology, who clearly has the ability to benefit all living beings, hide it?

Weapons are understandable; as tools of war, perhaps He didn't want to see widespread suffering.

But everyday items are harder to explain. These are things that contribute to the progress of the world, and it's quite inconceivable that they weren't passed down.

What a strange god...

Lin Yuanran stopped racking his brains over this. Now that Wendy had gone to Chernobog, he could ask her slowly through communications. He believed that once she reached the core level of the "Mechanical Wings," she would automatically provide the explanation he wanted.

He could also ask Cassius, who was very knowledgeable and might know some of the secrets, but he wasn't that curious. This matter probably had nothing to do with his return home, so there was no need to waste time on it.

The important thing right now is to find a way to make money.

The Rubik's Cube airship flew further and further away until it became a small black dot, at which point the crowd slowly dispersed.

Lin Yuanran walked towards the former mayor's residence. Judging by the time, Cassius and the others should be returning to St. Louis by now.

Du Pipeng quickened his pace and came to stand next to Lin Yuanran.

"Ario, when are you leaving?"

"This afternoon," Lin Yuanran replied.

Piero's employers left today, and he had no reason to stay in Torreg, so he decided to go do business elsewhere.

"I'm going to Radiant City. I'll be leaving soon. Actually, I came to see Wendy off because I asked my teacher for leave."

Dupippon revealed without reservation how he became a follower of the God of War.

Lin Yuanran was not surprised by this; it was quite normal for a small town to produce a few potential superhumans.

"Why are you telling me?"

Why shouldn't I tell you?

Dupipon smiled and said, "We're from the same hometown. Although we'll soon be separated by vast distances, wouldn't it be good if we could discuss matters concerning supernatural powers and look out for each other?"

Dupippen's idea was that, on the one hand, they were all of the same generation and already knew each other, so of course they should communicate more and maintain their relationship.

On the other hand, he embarked on the path of the extraordinary in order to find the truth about his father's murder, so he might be able to find some clues in the information he gets from his interactions with the two of them.

After all, in DuPippon's eyes, Cassius represented the Duchy and was Curry Ward's superior. He had a feeling that the other party knew something, and he might be able to find out about it through Ario.

"Does Wendy know you're going to Radiant City?" Lin Yuanran asked.

"I didn't say, but I will reveal it in a subsequent letter."

"Okay, I'll keep in touch with you regularly."

"Yeah, come back and have dinner together sometime." Du Pippen said something that might not come true, then walked towards the Andre Tavern, where Jonathan and his students were waiting.

Lin Yuanran smiled slightly. He also had his own plans. Wendy and Du Pippen were from the same hometown and were also his sources of information in this mysterious world. If they could exchange information, they might be able to find the key clues to return to Earth.

Lin Yuanran rested his hands behind his head, walking along the sunlit streets of the small town, and lazily raised his eyelids.

Above them, a powerful dragon eagle towed the airship bearing the emblem of St. Louis College, gradually disappearing into the distance.