Firefly Journey

Chapter 162 Youth is a hastily written poem (5)

The roads across the tundra were difficult to traverse, and even with the help of the Tiger Roar Beast, it took Lin Yuanran and his group nearly a week to travel.

The beast-drawn carriage finally entered the territory of the duchy, and Lin Yuanran could not suppress his excitement.

Logically speaking, neither the Principality of Bema, nor even that small town of Torreg, was his hometown, so the longing to return home shouldn't have been there.

But upon closer reflection, it's not surprising that Lin Yuanran, now a Frankenstein's monster, is a fusion of Ario Morris and his memories, with the two of them overlapping.

In short, after being suppressed for so long in the tundra, Lin Yuanran is now happy and feels completely relaxed.

As they traveled south, they attracted many curious glances. The residents of the duchy were astonished because of the giant magical beast, the Tiger Roar Beast. Such creatures were rarely seen in the Duchy of Bema.

Even before he set off, Lin Yuanran had used a small clay figure to send a message to his teacher, informing him that he was about to return.

The other party informed them that the internal qualification battle within the academy had already begun, and they should try not to delay their journey.

Lin Yuanran was even happier.

He knows his own abilities best. Let alone the internal competition within the academy, even if Class 29 wins the representative qualification to participate in the academy competition, he, being at the bottom of the class, probably won't be able to make any difference.

But Cassius's words undoubtedly showed that he considered him a member of Class 29, so it was impossible for him not to be happy.

Lin Yuanran couldn't help but smile. In the half year since he came to the other world, in addition to becoming a second awakener, he had also gained some good elders and friends.

"What are you laughing at?"

Perhaps feeling bored after being in the carriage for so long, Mr. Victor came out and sat down next to Lin Yuanran.

Lin Yuanran said, "I thought of something funny."

"It's better to share happiness than to enjoy it alone; happiness can be doubled if you share it."

Lin Yuanran scratched his head. "I'm afraid that won't work."

"Hahaha! Then I won't say."

"Mr. Reporter, after you return to Yicheng, do you plan to publish our experience in the tundra right away?" Lin Yuanran asked.

“Hmm.” Viktor smiled gently, his eyes firm. “The crimes of the Empire are known throughout the world. I am merely recounting what they have done.”

Lin Yuanran paused, then said, "But your personal safety..."

Lin Yuanran naturally admired a good person like Victor. He had been secretly captured by the Empire in the North before, and there was no guarantee that he wouldn't repeat the same mistake.

Victor said, "You mean the Empire will send someone to harm me again?"

"Yes."

Viktor laughed and said, "You can rest assured that after I return this time, I will reduce the number of times I go to the front lines. Iraq is the capital of the Duchy, and Debasa's influence has not penetrated far there. I am very safe."

Of course, if I ever get too weak, I might still want to travel around.

Lin Yuanran knew that Victor regarded his profession as noble and that it was impossible for him to stay in a corner for the rest of his life. There was no need to persuade him; all she could do was silently wish him well.

Lin Yuanran was not a believer in any god, but at this moment, he sincerely hoped that the sun god whom Victor worshipped could protect him for the rest of his life.

May the light be with you.

Lin Yuanran placed the reins in his left hand, put his free right hand over his heart, and gently bowed his head.

Viktor burst into laughter.

“Stay with us!”

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On the other side of the stormy sea lies Chestanton, the city of progress.

Wendy Jupes, who loves wearing white dresses, strolls through the streets of Chernobyl with her friends.

Chestanton truly lives up to its reputation as a city of progress; everything here is so novel. Steam locomotives, puffing out white steam, roar through the city's streets and alleys.

The police officers on the streets, dressed in black uniforms and carrying weapons, were completely different from the principality officials she had seen in Torreg town.

Cold weapons are usable here, but not widely used. The police officers carry pistols on their waists, and some patrol members even carry rifles.

When Wendy first arrived in Chernobog, she was very curious about everything around her, and every day felt like a new adventure.

After staying there for a while, I gradually got used to it.

She wrote down everything she had seen and heard in a letter and sent it to the boy who was far away in Ilham.

The boy's tone was calm and even, and each reply was only a few words long. But as long as she received a reply, she would be very happy, regardless of whether it contained only one word or a hundred words.

"Wendy, I wish time would pass faster so we can go to Yicheng right away!"

A girl with a ponytail and red hair said.

“Temimi, that’s enough. Time won’t slow down, so don’t waste your enthusiasm now. Otherwise, you’ll be very disappointed when you actually get to Yicheng and find that it’s not what you imagined,” Wendy said.

Ever since Lu Mo notified her to go to Yicheng to participate in the academy competition, this red-haired girl has been thinking about it every day, feeling as if each day is an eternity.

The reason she was in such a hurry was, in a way, Wendy's fault.

Wendy wasn't a stingy girl; she always generously shared the candies and various specialty snacks that Lin Yuanran sent from Yicheng.

As a beneficiary, Temimi was naturally filled with curiosity about the industrial city of Ibiza. A place that could produce so many delicious snacks must be wonderful.

Children who grow up in Chernobyl are incredibly curious about the outside world.

Just like Wendy back then, it's definitely exciting when you first arrive, but once the initial enthusiasm wears off, it feels less exciting.

"I don't care, I don't care!" Temimi shook her head, her ponytail swaying wildly. "A place with delicious candy is definitely fun!"

“Alright, alright…” Wendy smiled helplessly. Although she had never been to Yicheng, she knew a little about the capital of the duchy from geography books and Ario’s letters.

In her opinion, Estonia was just a larger Torreg town, far less impressive than Chestanton.

"Let's go back," Wendy suggested.

Temimi nodded. She was too familiar with everything in Chernobog; there wasn't much to see.

As Wendy spoke, she gently patted her wrist, where a bracelet-like ring was wrapped around it.

As she stopped moving, a magical scene unfolded. A small robot appeared out of thin air on her shoulder, waving its propellers and gripping the girl's shoulders with its two mechanical claws. Then, it lifted off the ground and flew into the sky together.

Temimi easily grabbed Wendy's leg and let the little robot carry her into the air.

Wendy said, "Hold on tight, don't fall."

The little robot is one of the insignificant gadgets produced by the "Mechanic". It is not very useful, but it is good as a means of transportation. However, its flight time is limited and it cannot stay in the air for a long time.

Both she and Temimi lived in the "Skyline" building, and the girl often hitched rides.

"Oh," Temimi replied, then smiled mischievously. "I saw it."

"What do you see?" Wendy asked, puzzled. Could there be other scenery besides the bustling streets?

Temimi said, "Under the skirt."

Wendy's body trembled, and she almost fell off.

"Stop it, I'm wearing a lot of clothes."