Find a Troubled Girl after leaving the Guild-Chapter 452 - 243: Healing the Wounds of the Star Soul

Chapter 452: Chapter 243: Healing the Wounds of the Star Soul

Zoe spoke her heart out, and Dorothy and ALulu didn’t interrupt her. Especially the former, who was gazing at the young girl with a gentle expression, empathizing with her in some way.

Li Ang also felt some indescribable emotions, but overall they were positive.

He could clearly see that the young girl had begun to think about matters of responsibility and duty.

She realized her exceptional nature as the Star Soul Greenhouse and felt as if she had the responsibility to stop any disaster stirred up by the Empire.

From the start, Li Ang never intended to make her deliberately evade or actively confront the so-called "main storyline." His starting point was to bring this surely strong protagonist of the world onto his ship.

After forming a bond, he decided that if she needed time to pursue the main storyline, he would accompany and help her. Once she resolved the matters she inevitably had to face, the remaining time in her life would be his.

Before these issues, he was merely guiding her to grow faster.

If it came to a point where she had to face it, she would confront it fearlessly with all the strength she had gathered. Anything beyond that would just be left to unfold.

"First of all, this is certainly not your fault. Even if the matter is related to you, if there’s no malicious intent on your part, then it’s surely the fault of those doing bad things.

"The feeling you have is actually sensing the shackles imposed by fate, forcing you to confront and handle certain matters. Many people want to break free, some try to evade, and some choose to accept after struggling. Sometimes, these choices are not about right or wrong—"

"Hey, you sound like an old man," Dorothy commented from the side.

"And you act like a child, loving water-paddle games too."

"Isn’t that supposed to be a cute bonus point? I’ll poke you to death." The Half Elf extended her finger, fiercely poking Li Ang.

When it came to the Empire, Dorothy seemed to set aside her disputes with Zoe, instead showing great concern for the Little Wild Cat.

"I think it’s better to smash it," Zoe said, resting her face against Li Ang, rumbling as she spoke.

Li Ang couldn’t help but smile, "Alright, once we build our ship, we’ll seek out the next Star Soul."

He glanced at the devastated town in the distance, sympathizing with the people’s grievances after the disaster, and admired her self-reflection — truly, a good child.

Gently supporting Zoe’s shoulder to help her stand upright, he bent slightly and said, "Now there are important things only you can do, let’s do it together."

"Okay." Zoe nodded without hesitation.

Leaning on Diana, Li Ang took the entire Star Flower Travel Corps and transported them into the cave.

At this moment, the appearance of the Annihilation Star Soul was even more terrifying, startling the young girls. They dared not even spare a glance at the surrounding Dragon Bones and dense Water Crystals.

The amplified effect of the Spiritual Piercing’s damage was unexpectedly powerful. Otto’s composed slashes suppressed it, leaving its form unable to restructure. The whitish tar-like outer substance flowed everywhere, and the purple-black flesh mixed with fresh blood scattered around.

"Is this the monstrous face from the sky?"

Zoe, taken aback, looked at Jenoside, "I can feel it, it’s a Star Soul too."

"Was brother fighting this kind of thing just now?" ALulu asked.

The young girls were all shocked by the hideousness of the creature, staying far away, not daring to approach. Besides seeing its external appearance, the detection of its strong and bizarre magic power was another reason.

"It’s already the closing stage; it has no strength left to resist," Li Ang said.

The young girls let out a slight sigh of relief.

Li Ang didn’t only bring Zoe here; he also wanted to make them aware of the possible enemies they might face. As long as the Empire’s unknown ambitions remained, they might encounter similar foes.

Dorothy looked around, not lingering on the Sea Dragon Skeleton, but rather staring incessantly at the beautiful flower tree.

Though the Igloo Branch birthed by Diana didn’t appear plant-like to her, seeing the Star Soul of the Creation Tree in its true form, she seemed to perceive something.

"Have you arrived?" Otto looked at Li Ang, shattering Jenoside, allowing it to slowly recover.

"Bringing your members here, how do you plan to handle it?" Otto asked.

Just before leaving, Li Ang had only briefly mentioned to the Elder Sword Hero about the Eye of God, the Empire, and Ivynis, with no time to go into detail.

"This creature has some ties with my members," was all Li Ang could aptly say.

Li Ang turned his head towards Zoe, "Don’t get too close."

The Annihilation Star Soul was unlike any other Star Soul, making it completely unpredictable what might occur if Zoe approached rashly.

"It’s fine," Zoe said softly, "it doesn’t want to seize my power."

Responding to the girl’s words, Li Ang saw Ivynis quietly arrive.

"It’s you. We’ve met again."

Zoe immediately noticed The Maiden of Azure.

Otto also raised an eyebrow, "Earlier, I sensed a fleeting will. Is she one of yours?"

The elder’s words brought a ripple to Ivynis’s calm expression, seeming somewhat at a loss. She neither looked at Li Ang nor the members of the Star Flower Travel Corps, only staring blankly at the Annihilator, now slumped on the ground.

"She is... an ally." Li Ang found a relatively suitable term.

Ivynis looked disappointed, lowering her head.

She hesitated only briefly before floating in front of Zoe.

"I want to take it back, but with just my power, I can’t. Could you help me?"

Zoe nodded naturally, "Of course, you helped Li Ang a lot last time." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"I... actually, that wasn’t enough..."

The Maiden of Azure murmured in an extremely low voice, then gently took Zoe’s hand.

Their pupils reflected each other’s similar faces, as if communicating with a Star Soul. The Light of the Star Soul shimmered on their bodies, and without words, they understood each other’s intentions.