Capítulo 55: Chapter Fifty-five: The Little Girl from Years Past Has Grown Up
With his heightened insight, now at B-grade, Wang Hui could discern the intricate details of the miniature fleet even through the glass dome.
Though the sounds within remained unheard, the expressions of the three figures at the bow of the **Nicholas** revealed their relaxed and carefree demeanor.
"The First Knight of the Storm Kingdom, the Seventh Prince, and a witch of seemingly high standing..."
Wang Hui leaned closer, peering through the small windows on the sides of the miniature vessels, catching glimpses of shadowy figures predominantly filled with soldiers.
"This display increasingly resembles an expedition not aimed at confronting the weak island spirits."
Following the direction of the fleet's course, Wang Hui raised his arm to draw an extended line, confirming it diverged from the islands inhabited by spirits and instead led towards the distant northwestern horizon!
"Are they headed toward the confluence of the two realms?"
Surprise flickered across Wang Hui's face.
It appeared that the Bay World employed reconnaissance methods unbeknownst to him, the recent brief connection between the two miniature worlds must have been detected by the Storm Kingdom through some means.
"So... they are dispatching their navy so ostentatiously with the intention of invading my clan's world!"
At this realization, Wang Hui shook his head and chuckled.
"Perfect! I needed a pretext for initiating an invasion, and here you come, delivering it right to my doorstep…
In that case, I can rally the three clans for a counterattack, and inadvertently toppling the Storm Capital could be quite justifiable, couldn't it?"
Estimating the fleet's speed, it would likely take some time to reach the ocean's edge.
Wang Hui decided to descend to the clan's world first, intending to confer with Nalan Xia and prepare strategically.
Whoosh—
A beam of light descended from above, landing just outside the City of Divine Providence.
Not far off, a dock by the river bustled with activity, where dozens of workers were busy outfitting warships with the aluminum sheeting Wang Hui had provided, which resembled that of pull-tab cans!
The history and design documents he had forwarded did not encompass the modern steel warships.
Wang Hui intentionally wished to steer the clan's world away from the technological paths of the outside world, hoping to explore a new direction in extraordinary powers.
Yet the artisans, led by Nalan Yuan, independently conceived the idea of constructing metal vessels.
After numerous experiments and comparisons, they developed a relatively mature plan: to clad the wooden hulls of the ships in appropriately thick aluminum sheeting.
This not only significantly enhanced the vessels' defensive capabilities and water resistance but also maintained a relatively swift sailing speed without imposing excessive weight!
Following approval from the higher-ups of the three clans, it was decided that the aluminum sheeting would showcase the shiny silver side typical of pull-tab cans.
After all, this was a united venture of the three clans for war, if each utilized their own representative colors, the appearance would seem discordant.
"Hey, you lot!"
Wang Hui noticed a group of twelve- and thirteen-year-old children panting as they hoisted aluminum sheets. Approaching to lend a hand, he initiated conversation:
"The autumn harvest is nearly complete, isn't it? How did this year's yield fare?"
The children exchanged glances, momentarily hesitant to respond to Wang Hui, whose attire and demeanor were strikingly unusual, however, they felt the aluminum seemed considerably lighter than before.
"We from the Zuo Qiu clan have finished our grain harvest!"
An older girl, less timid than the others, spoke proudly, her face beaming:
"This year's yield of millet has increased by twenty percent compared to last year, and we also harvested several batches of tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers bestowed by the Divine Lord, which we stored in the cellar for the winter, ensuring we can enjoy a bounty of food!"
"Ah..."
Wang Hui nodded with a smile and inquired further, "But with war imminent, some may perish on the battlefield before winter arrives. Aren't you afraid?"
"Not at all!"
A small boy interjected boldly: "The teacher once said that without the guidance of the great Divine, the three clans might still be embroiled in internal strife, battling each other year after year. Children like us might not even have the chance to grow up...
Now, things are different! The three clans are prosperous and strong. In the face of external invaders, we fight not only for ourselves but also for the Divine! None of us fear!"
"Oh?"
Wang Hui was taken aback, observing the other children nodding in agreement enthusiastically, and he couldn't help but commend them silently.
This demonstrated the efficacy of ideological education, centered around the principle of "Divine Supremacy," it emphasized the three clans as a community of shared destiny, subtly instilling a resilient sense of mission in the children…
It was foreseeable that as this educated generation matured, the three clans' faith in Wang Hui as their "Divine" would deepen profoundly!
In good spirits, he discreetly released a trace of source energy while lifting the aluminum sheets, allowing it to flow silently into these children…
After assisting them in transporting the aluminum to the designated storage area, Wang Hui took his leave.
Watching him head towards the City of Divine Providence, the small boy murmured in confusion, "I feel like I've seen that big brother somewhere before..."
"Alright!"
The girl who had first responded to Wang Hui waved her hand, her spirits lifted as she proclaimed, "Did you all feel a surge of strength? If we make a few more trips, we could earn extra wages before dark!"
…
In the evening, within the central palace of the City of Divine Providence.
Wang Hui did not encounter Nalan Xia, who was reportedly on an inspection in the eastern regions, but he did meet Zuo Qiu Yue, who remained in the city to handle daily affairs.
"You..."
Gazing at the woman clad in the robes of a leader, with a hint of maturity in her features, Wang Hui momentarily experienced a sense of disorientation.
In his memory, Zuo Qiu Yue had once been the youthful girl who shyly presented the sacred artifact, the **Yin Yang Fish**, to him.
Unbeknownst to him, she had transformed in his absence.
"How old are you this year?"
Had it been someone like Huyan Gui posing the question, Zuo Qiu Yue would have likely slammed the table in irritation, demanding, "Have you completed your business? Go and find somewhere cooler to linger!"
Yet being queried by Wang Hui, she respectfully lowered her gaze and replied, "Divine Lord, this year marks the eleventh year of the Divine's descent, I have just turned twenty-six."
"Twenty-six, indeed..."
Wang Hui reflected, recalling that Zuo Qiu Yue had been merely fifteen when they first met.
For him, only a few days had passed, while in the clan's world, eleven years had slipped by.
"Have you not found a partner? As the leader of the Zuo Qiu clan, there shouldn't be restrictions like those imposed by the Nalan clan against forming families. It would be perfectly reasonable to set aside work temporarily and focus on your emotional life."
"I have not, I currently lack the inclination to consider such matters."
Zuo Qiu Yue raised her eyes to glance at Wang Hui discreetly, her expression taking on a slightly gossipy tone as she suggested, "If Divine Lord you are willing, you could abolish the Nalan clan's restriction. Leader Xia would undoubtedly be eager to embrace an emotional life with you..."
*Cough...*
Wang Hui did not anticipate such a remark, and he sighed in exasperation, "The little girl from years past has grown up and learned to engage in idle chatter! What nonsense are you thinking about all day?"
"Rest assured, I won't speak of this to Leader Xia."
A smile bloomed on Zuo Qiu Yue's face, and the once somewhat awkward atmosphere grew considerably more amiable.
Then, her expression turned serious: "Divine Lord, your arrival at this moment is due to the impending reactivation of the interrealm passage, correct?"
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