Aelium was observing its sensitive tentacles, lost in thought.

Does it have so many legs, isn't it convenient?

Ave soothingly patted Lily's shoulder, "So you don't need to worry at all. Yue mentioning these things to you is a sign of trust. When you go back, you might as well try probing him as I suggested."

...

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, Ethan sneezed.

The heated discussion was abruptly cut off, and people quieted down at once, their eyes filled with concern as they looked at Ethan.

"Strategist, are you alright?"

"Quick, get our best doctor here!"

"Strategist, drink more hot water!"

People were in a frenzy.

Members of the Pure Society came to invite Ethan almost every day. After the "Great Cataclysm," they had firmly established themselves. This battle had earned them immense prestige among the lower class, and with Jacob the councilor's complete downfall, this area urgently needed someone with a voice to step forward.

Sam thus became the popular choice.

He had been seriously injured while fighting the writhing shadows, and even today his upper body was still wrapped in bandages.

But now was the most crucial transformation period for the Pure Society, and they needed many plans.

Upon learning that Ethan was about to leave Ophira, Sam, ignoring his pain, convened several discussion meetings over consecutive days, where Ethan was honored as the guest of honor, and the members of the Pure Society respectfully addressed him as the strategist.

"I'm fine."

Ethan waved his hand, but he still had an ominous feeling in his heart.

He always felt there was a little dark spot secretly slandering him behind his back.

"Sam, actually the future development of the Pure Society is not as complicated as you imagine. You just need to always recall the path you took when you started, remember how you gained people's acknowledgment."

It was getting late, he felt the familiar Magic Power, and Lindong had also finished the engagement on Paradise Island and was now waiting for him outside.

Ethan concluded, "As long as you keep adhering to these, starting from their interests, the people here will naturally support you."

"...Is it really just like that?"

Sam was a bit puzzled.

Because it sounded so simple, far simpler than the "great plan" he had imagined.

There was no need to climb mountains of blades, no need to descend into boiling oil, not even a hint of danger.

"This is precisely the hardest part."

Ethan chuckled and didn't offer further explanation.

Leaving the Pure Society and following the source of Magic Power, Lindong was surrounded by a group of catgirls, led by Miss Lion whom they had met the day they disembarked from their ship.

Tears welled up in their eyes as they bade farewell to Lindong.

The merpeople of Paradise Island also held an important meeting and made a decision.

They were also witnesses to old history and inspired by the warriors—they too wanted to set sail, believing that somewhere in this world, they would find a homeland truly belonging to the merpeople. If none existed, they would build one themselves.

"Are you really not going to be our captain? You can bring your friends along!"

Miss Lion was always filled with emotion, and this was already her tenth time inviting Lindong.

If they missed this opportunity, it would be challenging to find such a charismatic merfolk companion.

They formed a deep friendship with this cat from the north.

"I still have a journey I must complete."

Lindong heard footsteps in the distance, and naturally, the more sensitive hearing of the feline creatures also detected Ethan's arrival. They nodded and finally said, "Then we wish you a smooth journey. As long as we keep sailing, we'll eventually meet again on the high seas."

"Seems like you're quite popular with them."

After the merpeople left, Ethan said.

"Just playing along."

Despite these words, Lindong lowered his eyes, a subtle, almost invisible smile appearing at the corner of his lips.

Listening to the sound of receding footsteps and feeling the slightly cool sea breeze, the iron men nearby continued their bustling work.

This was a city in decay yet flourishing with vitality.

The destruction and doom she had "foreseen" were being slowly erased by the bustling human activity.

When she "last" came here, she hadn't had the chance to meet many interesting people.

She suddenly spoke, "Her name is Ginny."

"Hmm?"

"That's the lion lady's name."

Lindong looked up, no longer hiding her smile. Her eyes under the night sky gleamed like rubies, momentarily leaving Ethan entranced.

—"One day, we'll meet again."

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