Ryan not only wanted to silence the journalist to keep his secrets safe, but also to use Rosseline's profession for a greater purpose.
In addition, Ryan began to think about recruiting more people. He knew he could use the Summoning of Servants.
However, summoning low-level Servants like a 1-Star would not be very helpful in facing the looming great threats.
Ryan needed greater and more effective power—an ally he could truly rely on in the grand plan he was devising.
Ryan glanced out the window of the Magic Airship; the dark sky outside seemed endless, and he knew time was running out. There was so much more he needed to do, and so much more he needed to prepare before it was too late.
The journey to the Kingdom of Polons continued, and the days spent on the magic airship were filled with a regular routine. However, Ryan, who always had a way to dispel boredom, several times used missions from the Villain System to prank Rosseline.
One of Ryan's pranks was pretending to be a ghost, where he would suddenly appear before Rosseline at night. Unprepared, Rosseline was so startled that she fainted, her face pale with fear.
Not content with that, Ryan forced Rosseline to overeat several times, causing her stomach to hurt. At other times, he made her drink too much, leading the girl to get drunk and act strangely. When Rosseline sobbed up, the embarrassment overwhelmed her so much that she was reluctant to face Ryan.
However, despite Rosseline continuously being the target of his pranks, Ryan remained indifferent. For him, completing missions from the System was far more important than considering Rosseline's feelings.
Over time, Rosseline grew increasingly afraid of Ryan, but Ellina, with her gentle nature, often helped Rosseline. Ellina's kindness made Rosseline look at her with gratitude and admiration. Now, Rosseline saw Ellina not just as an ally, but also as someone worthy of respect.
On the other hand, Charlotte, who witnessed Ryan's pranks, found them entertaining. She often joined in on the fun, especially because Rosseline's embarrassed and angry expressions seemed very cute to her.
With a cheerful smile, Charlotte even sometimes tried to imitate Ryan's way of teasing Rosseline, adding to the cheerful atmosphere of this long journey.
Time continued to pass, and they finally approached the border of the Kingdom of Polons. The magic airship they were on was about to arrive in Powncrow City, the border town between the Kingdom of Polons and the Kingdom of Dement.
A month had passed since Ryan left home to embark on his adventure, although his main goal was not just to explore the world, but to plan the steps he needed to take to face various major problems in the future.
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Inside the cabin, Rosseline, still feeling annoyed and afraid of Ryan and Charlotte, nervously approached Ryan and informed him of the latest news. "Mr. Ryan, we will soon arrive at the Border City of the Kingdom of Polons," Rosseline said softly.
Ryan, hearing this, simply nodded without saying much. To him, Rosseline was just one of the pawns in his plan. Although Rosseline felt her life depended on Ryan, the young man never really cared about her fears and anxieties. There were more important things occupying Ryan's mind—bigger plans.
Ryan's gaze then shifted outside the window. The magic airship they were on was almost at the sky dock of Powncrow City. The distant city lights were faintly visible on the horizon, signaling that their journey would soon come to an end here.
"Ellina, Charlotte, you both know what to do, right?" Ryan turned his gaze to both of them, realizing that the time to act was near.
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