Chapter379-Probing Before Departure
Chapter379-Probing Before Departure
When they finally reached the docks, they discovered that almost all the ships and airships had been cleared out.
It seemed that some people had gone to great lengths to ensure they stayed.
The situation at the station appeared to be the same, indicating that someone had invested considerable effort to keep them from leaving.
John said nothing, simply stepping back, while the others began to have different thoughts.
Benjamin and Francis were following at a distance, their lips curled into slight smiles, acting as if they were merely ordinary hosts seeing off their guests.
Silver Tear noticed that the others seemed unsettled, and even her voice reflected her own anxiety.
"There are many people watching us. Are we really okay? Will they really let us leave?"
Despite her words, Silver Tear was feeling a growing sense of fear.
However, Dark Fox shook his head slightly at her.
No matter how worried they were, they had to act as if nothing was amiss, or they would surely face dire consequences.
They waited at the dock for a while, but Victor’s condition was worsening, his face growing visibly paler by the minute.
Although John appeared calm on the surface, he was increasingly worried.
He couldn’t understand why Victor’s condition had worsened again after seemingly stabilizing.
The elixir of life he possessed was in limited supply, and he had already given some to Victor.
Administering too much in a short period could lead to side effects.
With watchful eyes observing their every move, any sign of weakness could lead to further complications.
The group exchanged glances, silently communicating their concerns.
"This place is really quite nice. The scenery is beautiful. If they developed a tourism industry here, it could be very popular," John said nonchalantly.
Scarlett chuckled softly, as if amused by a private joke.
"Come on, this place is so chaotic that even the Garrison is in league with others. Do you think anyone can guarantee the safety of tourists?" she replied.
"The scenery is indeed beautiful, but if you’re risking your life just to see it, that’s not really worth it."
Though Sophia Winchester appeared petite and delicate, her strength was formidable.
As one of the few semigod-tier powerhouses among the seven major planets, her name alone commanded respect.
Moreover, she was the principal of Star Cluster Academy, with many eyes watching her every move.
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Benjamin and Francis, who initially had other ideas, began to waver.
Was it really worth offending Star Cluster Academy over one person? Things weren’t as simple as they seemed.
Offending the school meant offending the entire alliance’s official organization.
Even if they had protection from both sides of the law, they would still be courting disaster.
The two exchanged a glance, hesitating in silence.
"Your principal seems to care about you a lot. Hidden Stars even sent Vincent along. They must really value you," Scarlett said with a casual smile, reminding everyone of Vincent’s significance.
Indeed, if they didn’t care about John, why would they send Vincent? The group exchanged another glance, and their preparations sped up as a result.
John discreetly squeezed Scarlett’s palm, and her lips curled into a slight smile, reflecting her light-hearted demeanor.
Some things are best understood silently without being spoken aloud, just as their mutual understanding sufficed for now.
As the small airship they had prepared arrived, everyone subtly sighed in relief.
However, as Silver Tear was about to board, Vincent stopped her.
He glanced at Benjamin and the others with a smirk.
"There shouldn’t be anything unexpected inside, right?" Vincent asked.
Benjamin was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"You’re joking, right? In your presence, how could we possibly prepare something like that? Even if we had ten lives, we wouldn’t dare. You really overestimate us."
Despite the words, Vincent used his mind power to scan the entire airship.
This demonstration left everyone present thoroughly impressed.
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