Find a Troubled Girl after leaving the Guild

Chapter 677 - 334: Extraordinary Times

"Now, the cooperation between the Sky Flame and the Holy Speriel Empire has violated the law, and stands against the Celestial Group that guards the City of the Ship’s Rudder, further breaching the city code agreed upon by the twelve shipyards.""Although my current commission also does not follow the Guild’s law, extraordinary times call for extraordinary actions."

Loken was incredibly decisive.

"If that ’Destruction Battleship’ takes flight, it will cause a massive disaster to the City of the Ship’s Rudder and even the entire sky."

According to Meimei and Meluna, the power of the Enlarged Star Soul is naturally at a Legendary Level, which is at the same level as the Transcendent Demon Beast, and one of the strongest adversaries of the many Celestial Groups.

"As a person of the City of the Ship’s Rudder, and a leader of many workers, I have the responsibility to defend our home. I believe we must use this Ancient Ship to confront it."

Loken showed such decisiveness that Li Ang was impressed.

"Alright, I’ll take it."

Loken’s commission, within the circle of the Sky Knight, was a personal commission, that is, a commission not certified by the Guild.

Before the establishment of the Guild, and in regions of less influence, personal commissions flourished. Even now, many do not refuse this form of commission, as long as the reward is suitable and payment can be guaranteed.

Li Ang also trusted Loken’s credibility; moreover, as allied partners, his actions aim to provide Li Ang’s side with his reward, which shows his sincerity.

This request is something Li Ang will definitely fulfill, regardless of the reward.

"The reward is a Ramming Horn for a combat flying airship. Trust me, our Shadow Factory, after all, comes from a shipwright background. Its effectiveness will definitely satisfy you, and you can use it in the Demon Disaster Realm."

Previously, Li Ang ordered a Ramming Horn for his own ship casually; this is truly an unexpected delight.

After discussing the details of the actions with Loken, and obtaining the detailed internal map of the Sky Flame Shipyard and possible hidden targets, Li Ang and Xiaomo left Loken’s studio.

Of course, without these, as long as he catches Factory Manager Karon, everything will be known.

Li Ang held Xiaomo’s shoulder: "This task needs your help."

"Of course, of course!"

Xiaomo squealed from the monster strength of Li Ang’s Demon’s Hand.

He jumped aside from the Bloody Claw: "Wow, is this really a curse? Not a benefit?"

"It’s a curse."

Li Ang indicated that his mood has been increasingly unstable these days.

"This isn’t a good thing? Your previous problem was that your mood was too stable. If you were more outgoing, many girls would have liked you in the group—"

"Go, go, go."

The action time was set after rescuing people. Li Ang worried that prematurely snatching the activation chip might alert the enemy, so he planned to complete it in one go after the rescue.

According to previous predictions, and the intelligence he received from driving the Soul Apex members, the Empire’s actions are planned for the climax of the Double Eagles’ Helm Festival, which is precisely at the moment when the airship race ends.

Before that, all available time can be utilized.

Having agreed on the time, Li Ang temporarily bade farewell to Xiaomo and returned to his own ship.

On the berth, Neil had resumed work after the meeting, and in Andasu’s absence, the shipbuilding work was entirely carried out by this youth. Li Ang already thought of gifting him something as a token of appreciation.

Seeing Li Ang approach, Neil immediately smiled: "Come, Captain, take a look at your future ride."

"I saw it from afar."

The oppressive mood caused by the Empire and Soul Apex instantly lifted.

A scene of vibrant and lush greenery lay before him.

The ship’s hull planks were tightly assembled, resembling a towering wall extending toward the dome of the underground cavity. There were no gaps between the planks, forming a complete unity, only visible in the overall perspective as wood grain drawn along the direction of the wind.

These grains are filled with mystery, subtly hinting at the Power of Nature, indicating the blessings received by this ship.

At the top edge of the deck, the railings and various cable secure points were also completed. They grew like living trees with tender branches and leaves, but this part already does not require trimming as they are emitting Power of Nature, being part of the ship overall.

The hull completed with Shipbuilding Treasure Wood itself could completely be called a Magic Ship, overflowing with Natural Magic that not only nourishes the passengers aboard but also resonates with Li Ang’s Magic Staff.

He took down Orichalcum, sensing the synchronization of magical power, and the giant ship before him seemed to become an extension of his will, easily allowing his magical power to influence it and enhance it somewhat.

He had not quite figured out how to utilize this connection, but this feeling was unprecedented.

However, this situation indicates that this ship is closely related to him; it is indeed his ride, the flagship of the Star Flower Travel Corps.

"Truly unexpected, the progress is so fast." Li Ang sighed.

Neil smiled: "I really wonder if there was much such wood in the distant ancient times. Originally, our No. 14 passage had some advantageous equipment over the ground; shipbuilding efficiency relies on many factors, but pairing with the wood you brought makes things very efficient."

This is the wondrous world full of magic, where everything goes smoothly when it feels like some force beyond is helping.

Perhaps the Star Soul of the Creation Tree, Diana, is truly watching here, projecting her power.

Neil said, "Apart from the last details and some outfitting parts, everything else is completed, oh, the engine isn’t installed yet, but I have it ready."

The youth pointed nearby; the heart removed from the Mecha Demigod was suspended, alongside transmission devices and external thrusters provided by the Shadow Shipyard are also ready. This part was all arranged by Neil, Li Ang later would settle the accounts with them.

"I’ve also asked someone to keep an eye on the shop where you ordered. As soon as the goods are dispatched, they can be retrieved, and once the hovercraft is in place, it can take flight."

"Thank you so much." Li Ang expressed gratefully.

"Not at all, you’re venturing into dangerous shipyards to fight; all I can do is this."

Neil smiled, gradually showing a solemn expression.

"Did the Great Engineer just ask you to seize the activation mechanism?"

The youth asked directly.

Since he asked so, it indicates that Loken’s idea is not a secret within a certain range, at least not among the engineers around him, so Li Ang nodded to acknowledge it.

"We’ve long had this proposal!"

Neil happily clapped his hand, brimmed with hope as he looked at Li Ang: "But the Great Engineer intends to walk the most righteous path, while we can’t say much, plus we don’t have enough power, nor can we have enough benefit to sway the Celestial Group, and can’t withstand the aftermath of actions."

"Ah, the Empire’s invasion is surely a bad thing, but achieving this goal in passing is great."

Neil was full of expectations for the launch of the Ancient Ship.

Li Ang was silent for several seconds. If this Ancient Giant Ship really contains powerful weaponry as shown in the blueprint, then after its launch, it could indeed fight against entities of Transcendent Demon Level, but the participants in this fight wouldn’t be limited to just the Destruction Battleship.

Here’s hoping the Ancient Giant Ship is strong enough to settle everything.

Li Ang raised his head, silently contemplating as he observed his ship.

"Rest assured."

Neil noticed his gaze: "I will definitely ensure it has the perfect foundation, sufficient to accompany your Star Flower Travel Corps to the ends of the sky."

Li Ang extended his hand and firmly shook the youth’s hand, then left the berth.

Along the way, he encountered the young girls who came to find him; after he entered Loken’s studio and left urgently, they didn’t wait for him, so they came to search.

"Let’s head back; there’s important matters."

Seeing Li Ang being solemn, the young girls obediently followed him back to the resting chamber on the giant ship.

They had all been training, soaked in sweat without having had the chance to clean up yet, so Li Ang let them tidy up first, only introducing the topic for discussion.

"It’s time to officially name our ship."

"Yay!"

The young girls cheered, and Li Ang noticed that besides the three problematic ones, Farina and Meimei were also excited.

What is Meimei looking forward to? He was somewhat puzzled, but still didn’t disrupt the little girl’s joy.

Once the girls returned to their rooms, only Zoe remained uncomfortably unwilling to leave.

"What are you waiting for?"

The little cat sat down, took off her two shoes and held them in her hands, then lifted her feet, clad in thin black socks, toward Li Ang.

"..."

Li Ang was momentarily slow, then flicked a knuckle against her forehead.

"Ow?! Why did you hit me?"

"What are you up to?! Quickly go take a shower."

Zoe covered her forehead, puzzled.

"Strangely, the protagonist in that book immediately transformed into a beast seeing this trick, why didn’t Li Ang transform?"

"That’s not about transforming! Quickly get back!"

Li Ang irritably swatted her on her noticeably elastic rear, sending her back to her room.