Well then, I will eliminate the Magical Disaster so that sunlight can shine on our home. The child said so.

Strangely enough, shortly after deciding to strive for the family, he began to grow rapidly, becoming strong and muscular. Through rigorous cultivation, he learned various magic from his parents and became extremely powerful.

Next, the child traveled through the caves and deep valleys of the Moon Country, defeating all the Demons. The strongest among them, an Evil Dragon capable of breathing thunder, also fell under his sword.

This record of victories proved that she has surpassed her peers—no, all the people from her hometown.

Returning from the Wilderness, he prepared to embark on a journey to eliminate the Magical Disaster.

You should seek companions. Dad suggested.

You should make friends. Mom urged earnestly.

The child agreed to all, but by then she already regarded companions with indifference. All the warriors and mages in the country were helpless against magical beasts that he could easily handle, so why should he join others?

The child set sail from the island on the Moon Ship crafted by his parents, heading toward the nearby Magical Disaster area.

Soon, he encountered his first formidable opponent. A gigantic Demon leapt from mid-air and swallowed her whole. This almost cost him his life, but in the end, he awakened his power, slashed open the creature’s belly, and was reborn.

After this battle, he was even more convinced of his ability to achieve victory on his own until the end.

"Sounds like he ultimately failed." Li Ang said.

"Yes, ah, don’t interrupt, it really spoils the mood."

"Just get to the point, you’re already expressing it."

Li Ang tugged at the corner of his mouth, "The last time I patiently listened to you, the next time we met, you greeted me with a sword."

Meimei remained silent for a few seconds, pouting, and said softly: "Alright, you’re right, later in the story, there were people who wanted to become companions with the protagonist, to pursue him, or who could clearly help him, but he rejected them because he looked down on them."

"In the end, she died in the central zone of the Magical Disaster.

"Luna was her name."

Li Ang said, "This name leans feminine. You were also switching the protagonist’s gender just now."

In Nebis Universal Language, there is a distinction between gender terms.

"That’s right, it’s a feature of the story. It doesn’t specify if the protagonist is male or female."

Meimei continued, "Before failure, she remembered the words of her parents.

"Since ancient times, after a day’s busy end, people have always strengthened bonds with companions under the moonlight, even committing a lifetime with their beloved.

Luna is the name of the moon, a symbol of the night, a power that continues to expand and connect communities. It’s a blessed name, intended to let her live a happy life surrounded by people and not leave alone."

After Meimei finished speaking, Li Ang concluded: "This is clearly a story meant to impart a cautionary message through a negative ending."

"Yeah."

"What did you want to express by telling me this story?"

Although Li Ang asked this, he vaguely had some possible answers.

The white-haired girl propped her cheek with her hand: "When I learned that the other one was also called Meluna, I suddenly felt that some things are determined in the unseen. Our experiences are completely different, and the timing of giving ourselves a formal name is also different, yet both added ’Luna’ to ourselves.

"Even though Dad and Mom told so many stories, we both remember that one.

"After experiencing so many things, I have nothing to be shy about anymore. I’ll say it outright. Maybe, deep down, both of us long for family and friends, which is why we both, without making an appointment, remembered this story."

Meimei said: "Telling this is actually to inform you, Meluna deep down is still mostly just a child in need of love; though I don’t have much standing to say anything, still, well, ah..."

Seeing this person stammering, Li Ang sighed: "Are you trying to reconcile me with her?"

"With your many girlfriends, do you mind adding one more?"

"Weren’t you criticizing me earlier? And turning into what I’ve become wasn’t intentional. My original intent was to form a professional and steady Sky Cavalry, not to keep cleaning up after a bunch of problematic girls every day."

"..."

Meimei scanned Li Ang up and down with a strange look, seemingly finding his claim hard to believe.

"Besides, Meluna is out of sorts, with no awareness of her disappearance. Coming back, she immediately assumed the role of the official girlfriend and started hurting them. I’d be crazy to accept her."

"Didn’t she apologize?"

"Isn’t it possible she only panicked at the thought of losing me, the one who painstakingly raised her, rather than having any profound realization about her actions?"

"I can hear the anger in your words. She probably doesn’t only focus on you taking care of her now, she’s realized more things. But I get your point, she still hasn’t figured out the root of the problem."

The petite white-haired girl folded her arms: "I’ll think of a way to talk with her, given we are the same person, maybe I can find a way to navigate her peculiar thought process."

"Why are you so insistent on repairing her relationship with me?" Li Ang asked.

"Well, of course—"

Meimei blushed, recalling Meluna’s "threats."

"If she doesn’t get you, I’m the one who will suffer. Ah, it’s also for myself. Anyway, consider it a request from me. I also want to apologize for my previous actions. Maybe we both have a bit of an issue in this area."

"So you still plan to stick with our group?"

"Absolutely! Do you think I want to? It’s purely Lord Water Dragon’s request, now that Lord Leviathan has been reborn, I also need to ensure her safety!"

Meimei suddenly got anxious, raising her arm to show the contract mark with the Water Dragon.

"Okay."

Li Ang understood the main reason she came to talk.

"Then how should I address you from now on? Little Meluna?"

"Just, just call me Meimei."

The white-haired girl pouted: "Consider it another chance at life for me, I haven’t truly lived for myself, so continue calling me this pet name. You all are used to it also."

"No problem, I should get going too."

Li Ang stood up, just in time to see Zoe and the others returning from training.

Soon it would be dinner time, and he should reunite with the group members.

When Li Ang returned to the common room, Andasu and Farina each headed to their rooms, only Zoe was still chatting with Anna. Upon seeing Li Ang, she quickly scanned the surroundings, noticed no one else, and pulled him into the room.

"Anna, you go ahead back. I want to talk to Li Ang."

The golden-haired girl gave a bow and turned into a Light of the Star Soul, returning to fusion status. The sweaty chestnut-haired girl immediately pulled Li Ang down onto the bed.

"Li Ang, I’ve mastered a new form."

She lifted her delicate face, waiting eagerly for praise.

Li Ang didn’t want to spoil her mood by saying he already saw, so he feigned ignorance and asked: "What kind of form?"

"Hehehe."

The little cat jumped up, transforming into the Snake Dragon Armor form.

Earlier, from a distance, it didn’t seem like much, but at this close range, and alone in the room, the feeling was completely different.

Even though her base color still primarily radiated youth and vitality, with the tightness of this golden scale armor, she indeed qualified as enchanting.

Zoe promptly straddled him, wrapping her arms around his neck, sizzling for a long while before separating with misty eyes. Out of breath, she collapsed onto the bed, stretching like a nimble snake.

Her cheeks flushed red. In comparison to the usual Holy Snake Stance that resembled a princess, she now appeared more like a princess wearing armor, celebrating her triumphant return with her beloved in the mysterious and noble palatial chambers.

Zoe lifted her little foot over, the slightly moist sheen making the pads appear tenderly pink.

"Something you like, want to eat?"

"Go take a bath, you stink."

"Didn’t someone say it’s better with a scent?"

Li Ang paused for a moment, certain he never said that.

"...Who told you that, I’ll chop him up."

"No, it’s something I read in a book."

Zoe quickly hid a certain book under the pillow, this overtly suspicious act confirming she probably found it in some peculiar book.

This time it wasn’t just borderline, Li Ang realized she got her hands on the real thing.

Zoe noticed his stunned reaction, leaned over, and asked: "Don’t want it? The person in that story said something about this being the easiest private thing to hold onto. Using it, the path to the true sanctuary is also in front of you. I don’t really get it, but I can see he was serious."

"That guy in the book sure knows how to talk." Li Ang tugged at the corner of his mouth.