At the same time, above the edges of the Dragon Clan's territory.

The battle between Snake Eye and Dear World had entered its final stage. On Snake Eye's side, most of the airships had already crashed, leaving only one fortress-level battleship. Even the super-sized Mother Nest battleship was on the verge of collapse, with flames visible all over the ship and occasional explosions occurring.

However, things were not any better on Dear World's side. At this moment, all her void weapons behind her were hanging in mid-air like scrap metal, and she herself was only holding a great sword, half kneeling on her flying machine.

"Do not underestimate humans, Miss World," Elliott said standing on the deck of the Mother Nest.

"Yeah, I thought you were still under the system's control, but it turns out the skills you've been using were modified by me," Dear World said, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth with a smile.

"It's a simple matter of fact. Humans in this world face difficulties using skills and magic, while we find it simple. If you think about it, it's probably because we are within your controlled area. However, is it really ok for you to conceal everything? Although our memories have faded more or less, I still remember our goal was to collect information from this world, wasn't it?"

"So, you do remember... how surprising," Dear World said, propping herself up with the great sword, looking at him.

"But that doesn't change anything, we cannot leave this place."

"Is that just wishful thinking on your part? If we can find that gate in this world, we still have a chance to leave here."

"That gate? Hah, it's laughable you even thought about it," Dear World scoffed.

"Isn't that just like gambling? A gate that legends say can send you anywhere? Hahaha, can't you give up on such childish thoughts and just live well in this world? As long as your souls are not destroyed, you will exist eternally in this world, won't you?"

"You want to play house on a small island with me? Is that your desire to become the god of that island?"

"If I don't, your terminal won't function at all! Don't forget, this system was perfected step by step together!" Dear World roared, pointing her sword, "Are you satisfied now? Move a bit further, and you'll be out of my control. I won't stop whatever you plan to do! But remember, there's no room for regret in this world!"

Elliott remained noncommittal, then turned to Alice beside him, "Ah, okay, all fleet, advance!"

The remaining airships slowly moved forward under the Mother Nest's lead, passing by Dear World and heading towards a distant destination.

Dear World slumped on her flying machine, watching the flying ships leave in the distance and bitterly smiled, "Perhaps, this is the difference between us. I am, after all, a machine, while they... are human..." But suddenly, Dear World's gaze turned towards the west, and she stared blankly for a while.

Whispering to oneself at last.

"Why even you, Fir..."

After a long while, the expression on dear World's face slowly returned to calm, and then a smile surfaced.

"Indeed, human emotions, I still have much to learn."

With that, dear World waved a hand, and the ethereal weapons behind slowly retreated from the cracks in the sky.

The wounds on dear World's body also emitted a faint light and then restored to its original state.

"Well, since all of you have fled, I'll just have to play around with you~ Don't mind it~"

With that, dear World turned into a beam of light and flew off towards the west.

----------------------------------Tanabata and such...-----------------------------------

Although the whirlpool in the Haitian Channel made us endure a very painful journey, it wasn't all bad. In fact, because we spent a long time rotating in the Channel, by now we were like seasoned sailors, not needing to worry about seasickness at all.

We also received unexpected hospitality, as Captain Monte shared information about the city of Lerdan with us along the way. He mentioned that it is the largest port nearby, located in the Duchy of Gothasai at the eastern end of the West Continent, and that there had been rampant piracy recently, along with wars breaking out in several coastal countries of the West Continent, causing some chaos nearby.

For some reason, when I heard about the wars causing chaos nearby, I suddenly thought of the so-called expansion plan of the Aquatic Tribe.

"Are there many Aquatic Tribes in the vicinity?"

"Aquatic Tribe? Those fellows who only dare to mess around in the deep sea, what's so remarkable about them, they have nothing to do with us."

Captain Monte dismissively said, and it seemed to be the truth.

People compare themselves to others, it’s really scary. While people from our original continent fear the Aquatic Tribe so much, the people on this continent don't even pay attention to the Aquatic Tribe, not even the ordinary fishermen. This is... sigh.

Now, I also had the chance to appreciate the vastness of the world's oceans from the sea, although I had seen it before on the beach, it was nothing compared to the beauty I saw now.

"I miss this..."

Aliyah said beside me.

"Although my memories are not very clear, I always feel that the sea is a very familiar memory for me."

"Is that so? When we go back, you have to take me to your hometown to have a look."

"Uh, if we can go back."

"Don't worry."

I patted her head and said.

"We will definitely make it."

"Eh, brother, I want a head pat too."

Oyado beside us said discontentedly.

"Heh, you're such a child."

Aliyah laughed.

"Is that so? I wonder who was laughing so happily just now."

"What did you say?! You're asking for it!"

"Heh, let’s go out and have a fight right now!"

"Come on, who's afraid of who!"

Hey, can't you two just calm down for a moment?

I could only smile bitterly at this.