Chapter 176 - 133: Setting Foot in the Ocean (Part 2)

The purple-haired Catgirl had light dark circles under her eyes, clearly having stayed up all night.

"Mentor Yi Feng, thank you for running around for us..." Molly put down the dried fish in her hand, eyes filled with gratitude.

"Listen to me, after negotiating with the two Ministers of the Ark,"

Even though she was a bit tired, Yi Feng’s face lit up with a joyful smile.

She said with a smile, "As long as you work for Lord Lin Lan, you can get 80 Ark currency a month."

"Although the salary is a bit low, during this period, you can live in such a room for free, without paying any rent."

Yi Feng continued to add, "However, you will need to find a way to handle the food on your own."

Molly and Daisy exchanged a glance, instinctively starting to count with their fingers.

They had already visited the trading area yesterday. As long as they spent the Ark currency frugally, they could easily cover two or three days’ worth of meals while eating dried fish every day.

The navigators wouldn’t sell those cheap, low-quality freeze-dried foods.

If there was no rent, they could save most of their salary, which means that in just three to four years, they could save enough Ark currency to buy their own home in full!

The immense happiness instantly enveloped the hearts of the two Fes girls.

"Mentor Yi Feng!" Molly said tremulously, "I want to bring my parents over right now..."

"This house is big, really big, enough to raise a nest of younger brothers and sisters..."

Daisy was already grinning foolishly: "With the money we earn later, we can definitely buy our parents endless amounts of dried fish..."

Looking at those cute faces pursuing happiness, Yi Feng couldn’t help but feel a tinge of sadness in her nose.

"Don’t be in haste yet, we temporarily can’t get the sea voyage permits for everyone."

She said softly, "If the Commercial Union detects that the Ark Kingdom cares about the feelings and needs of the Fes people, they will definitely use the meanest methods to force you away from the Ark."

The two Fes girls nodded in a daze.

Yi Feng then sat down on the edge of the bed, patting the bed’s edge gently.

The well-fed little Catgirls obediently sat beside her.

Yi Feng took out a small comb from her robe and patiently began to comb their messy hair.

"Molly, Daisy..."

She asked gently, "Are you afraid of the future?"

"Why do you ask this?"

Molly was slightly startled.

"Because you two are different from other young people. The salary I mentioned before is only applicable to other children, but you two might be able to earn more, or maybe..."

Yi Feng pursed her lips. "Lord Lin Lan has already made a decision. Today is the day you officially start exploring the route."

Daisy obediently sat still, only feeling the force in Yi Feng mentor’s hands becoming slightly stronger.

"Isn’t that even better!"

She smiled brightly and said in a lively voice, "Don’t worry, Mentor Yi Feng, Lord Lin Lan has promised us, he will definitely protect us!"

"So we are not afraid."

Molly also nodded gently: "Daisy and I have always known what we are going to do."

At this moment, Yi Feng suddenly realized that these two young girls possessed a bravery so dazzling.

They had witnessed the treachery and madness of the deep sea and were aware of the casualties among the sailors, yet they still resolutely moved towards that unknown, profound place.

Yi Feng’s gaze gradually relaxed.

She thought she was comforting them, only to realize that it was she who had been comforted all along.

"As long as we have the capability to lay out a stable route, we can become Gold Level sailors!"

Daisy raised her little fist: "Once I have money, I’ll definitely think of ways to support your retirement... Ay, you pulled too hard..."

Sanhua the little beauty bared her canine teeth.

"It hurts because you’re moving around carelessly."

Yi Feng said calmly. She had already styled the two girls into playful pigtails.

The next moment, the ground shook with a thunderous sound.

Instinctively, the three of them turned their eyes outside the window, and saw a black storm shredding the morning mist, as a block-shaped high-rise building several dozen meters tall slowly landed.

"Lord Lin Lan is back."

Yi Feng put down the comb in her hand and looked at the two clean and adorable Catgirls in front of her.

"Come on, children, it’s time to face your future."

She raised a relieved smile: "As your mentor, I’m genuinely proud of you."

·

The mansion courtyard was as lively as ever.

Giants, Dragon Race, Elves, Beastmen...

The variety of peculiar races on Ark Island was increasing.

Thirty Fes youths had already been arranged at the entrance of a ground-level secret chamber.

"Listen up! From now on, I! the genius girl from White Tower Academy! am your big sis leader!"

Lucia stood on Vera’s shoulder, the petite Witch crossing her arms arrogantly, exuding an air of authority.

"Big sis leader!" Little Lisa stood on Vera’s other shoulder, mimicking the big sis leader’s gestures and baring her teeth and claws.

The young boys and girls were momentarily at a loss. As they were about to pledge loyalty to this leader, they noticed a physically frail blue-eyed girl stepping out of the secret chamber.

"Come down."

Wendy looked up and uttered a single word.

The two Witches immediately climbed down Vera’s arm without saying a word, appearing very obedient...

Although the atmosphere was somewhat unserious, most of the technical talent in the Ark Kingdom was gathered here...

"Welcome to the Ark’s research base."

Wendy turned back to the somewhat nervous students, her smile gentle: "Your knowledge will definitely be put to use here..."

Under the management of Wendy, this serious mother figure, the Fes students would surely quickly integrate into the Ark’s sea of technology.

Only Molly and Daisy were brought by Yi Feng to face the Ark Leader.

Ansel was carefully polishing his warhammer nearby, while Lady Eleanor was cleaning her revolver. Upon noticing Yi Feng’s presence, she was the first to approach.

"Heh heh heh heh, it’s been so long since I’ve cared for some Fes beauties!"

The Doragon smiled wickedly, stretching out her claws to embrace the two Catgirls, then unceremoniously started ruffling Daisy’s ears: "Tsk tsk, these ears, this tail, the texture is top-notch..."

The two Fes girls were already terrified by the rough Pirate Leader.

"Lord Lin Lan, Mr. Ansel, Lady Eleanor, I’m entrusting Molly and Daisy to you."

Yi Feng slightly bowed her head towards the three in front of her.

"Hey, now that you’re in Lin Lan’s territory, we’re all family here, no need to be courteous... you m..."

Lady Eleanor grinned, showing her sharp teeth, but upon noticing Lin Lan’s somewhat strained expression, she adjusted her wording: "Leave it to me!"

"Right, pretty little ones?" she leaned in with slit pupils.

"Take it easy, stop tormenting these two young girls."

Lin Lan intervened helplessly, and the two little Catgirls promptly hid behind the gray-haired boy.

"I’m just happy!"

Lady Eleanor said with a smile: "Finally, I have a proper chance to venture into the Gray Realm, lately all I’ve been doing is eating and sleeping, my tail is almost calloused from the soft beds."

"What do you mean by a proper chance?"

Lin Lan, somewhat confused by her logic, asked: "Didn’t we just come from Ideal City?"

"Your method is totally cheating."

Lady Eleanor stretched and tossed Lin Lan a side glance: "Exploring the sea is all about the ’process’, your way just exploits the ’result’, if this continues, I’ll never find my Black Wing again."

Lin Lan: ...

This was indeed difficult to argue against.

He no longer wasted words and turned his gaze to the two extraordinarily gifted Fes girls.

Using rock music to explore the Justice Route sounded a bit odd, but Lin Lan could faintly grasp the logic behind this abstract act.

After all, the first impression that the Justice Archangel left on him was of a gaudy old man who keeps up with trends...

Ultimately, only five people were decided to take part in this unknown journey.

After all, having too many people is not advantageous when venturing into the sea. Lucia generously (after failing to insist) gave the opportunity to explore to the more experienced King of Pirates.

In the eyes of everyone, Molly quietly raised the instrument prepared for her by the Ark Leader.