Erwin was rather hesitant about this, and he offered no reply. He knew that she was looking out for him, but he didn't want to discuss "Laws of Time and Space" with anyone in detail. Even when speaking with Professor Hawk, he only revealed some of his insights and understanding of the book back when he first picked it up. This was perhaps an instinctive self-protective measure, or perhaps he already had a feeling that this was a lonely path that he had to walk alone. In fact, there was even a rather ridiculous thought in his mind, which was that keeping the book to himself was a necessary gesture of respect toward both the book and himself.

As the conversation between the two of them petered out into silence, the airship arrived in the sky above Xeto.

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In the face of the airship that had saved the city, the soldiers and citizens of Xeto naturally welcomed it with open arms. There were city guardians waiting for the Four Winds mercenary legion in the barracks inside the city, while Xeto's residents were eager to show off their hospitality, waiting eagerly in the streets with the special fruits produced in Xeto, namely ruler bananas and scale melons. Of course, there was also the ice orange rum, which...