He opened his eyes and smiled gently, saying, “You’re welcome to use me, Master. You don’t have to be gentle with me.”

I smiled and held the lever. “Play some music, b*tch.”

“Sure!” Upbeat music filled the cockpit as Ice Dragon and I plunged into the boundless darkness.

The vast starry sky was above me. The night sky was especially clear, and the galaxy above was extremely brilliant. Flying beneath the stars like this had a uniquely romantic atmosphere.

It gave me a sense of security that had been missing for too long. I was piloting my own spaceship, feeling as though I were reading on my bed. It was a feeling I never had when I was in other spaceships.

“Lil’ Bing,” Raffles’ voice suddenly resounded...