Floating Island - Triple S Talent

"What? Your time abilities have improved again?" Nita asked, glancing at Elen with a satisfied smile.

"Yes, Sister. I've learned a lot from the books," Elen replied casually. However, her gaze remained fixed on Rakar and the blood demons trapped within her power.

They all appeared frozen, their faces displaying restrained shock and rage. "Sister, what do you think?"

Nita stepped forward, observing them for a moment before replying nonchalantly, "Seal and imprison them all. I need to meet Arya and Grace to ensure strict weekly inspections. If not, these blood demons will keep infiltrating and growing into a larger force."

Elen nodded and swiftly pulled several sealing shackles from her spatial ring. With practiced movements, she bound the blood demons' hands one by one, ensuring none could escape.

Once they were all shackled, iron chains materialized, wrapping around their bodies, forcing them to stand in a row at the center of the hall, facing Nita and Elen directly.

"How many Blood Sect members have infiltrated the Celestial Realm? Where are their hideouts?" Elen asked sharply. Her eyes burned with hatred as she glared at them.

However, Rakar and the others remained silent, refusing to answer. Experience exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire

"Elen, enough. Just hand them over to Lord Periaki for further investigation," Nita said, stepping back, already indifferent to their fate. "Let's go meet Sister Hana—she should be arriving soon."

Hearing that name, Elen's eyes lit up. The gloom that had momentarily clouded her expression lifted.

"Lord Periaki, please turn them over to the Earth Legion for imprisonment, and inform Brother Arya to conduct an immediate inspection," Elen instructed, turning to the elderly man standing at the edge of the hall.

Periaki, his face serious, nodded. "Understood, Headmistress. Leave it to us." Though his voice was firm, his eyes still held traces of shock. As someone not originally from the Celestial Realm, he knew how dangerous blood demons were. Every time their name was mentioned, chaos followed.

Yet, seeing how effortlessly Nita and Elen handled the situation left him speechless. The other teachers behind him wore similar expressions—shocked, yet filled with newfound respect.

Without wasting any more time, Nita and Elen ascended onto a floating platform, soaring into the sky above the city towards the Outer Realm Station. From above, they could see the grand academy standing tall in all its splendor. But beneath its beauty, they knew—the threat of blood demons was far from over.

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Outer Realm Station

Outside the vast and magnificent bubble of the Divine Sky Realm, stood a massive station bustling with activity. Towering buildings loomed above, vehicles sped along the main pathways, while hunters busied themselves—gathering, strategizing, or simply resting after long expeditions.

Outer Realm Station was not merely a transit hub; it was the primary center for adventurers venturing into the void to hunt for realm bubbles. The resources contained within those bubbles were far more abundant than the floating islands within the Divine Sky Realm. After three months of intensive development, the Outer Realm Station had now grown into the main city for hunters, a place where they formed teams, rented ships, and planned expeditions.

Amidst the hustle and bustle, a grand building stood in the western part of the station—the headquarters of Skyward Expedition, an influential organization among hunters.@@novelbin@@

At one of the station's central portals, two figures emerged in a flicker of blue light. Nita and Elen stepped out and immediately boarded a floating platform that carried them across the towering structures toward the Skyward Expedition headquarters. From above, they could see the vast area filled with large buildings, where adventurers moved about, carrying their gear or chatting with their teammates.

It did not take long for them to arrive in front of Skyward Expedition's main building. As they descended from the platform, two figures awaited them in casual attire—Hana and Takulani.

"Sister Hana, Lord Takulani… you're back!" Elen called out cheerfully. Without hesitation, she ran forward and embraced Hana tightly. The long-haired woman smiled warmly, opening her arms wide to welcome the girl. Elen buried her face into the comforting embrace as if releasing the longing she had held in for so long.

Meanwhile, Takulani watched them with a faint smile. His aged face, marked with lines of experience, remained calm as always. He gave Nita a slight bow as a sign of respect. "Greetings, Lady Nita, Lady Elen."

Nita simply gave a small nod. "It's been a while, Sister Hana." Her voice was calmer than Elen's, yet still carried warmth. She stepped forward and embraced Hana briefly.

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"Let's head inside. This isn't the best place for a conversation," Hana suggested as she led them into the main hall.

Upon entering the hall, the atmosphere changed drastically. The spacious room was adorned with luxurious ornaments, shimmering chandeliers, and large holographic panels projecting various expedition movements and hunter activity reports. At the center, a small table surrounded by plush sofas provided a comfortable space for visiting guests.

They all took their seats. Soon after, a server arrived to take their orders.

Hana let out a long sigh and stretched her body. "Phew… finally, I can sit down in peace." She leaned back into the sofa before glancing at everyone around her.

Her gaze settled on Elen. "Elen, what brings you along this time?" she asked curiously. Normally, if she was meeting Nita for discussions, Elen wouldn't come unless it had been planned beforehand.

Hearing the question, Elen's cheeks turned slightly red. She gave a small smile before replying, "A few hours ago, Sister Nita came to the academy to talk. When she mentioned that Sister Hana was back, I decided to tag along… and also, I missed you, Sister Hana."

Hana chuckled softly, her eyes filled with warmth. "You…" she teased lightly. Elen was indeed more affectionate than the others, and that made her even more endearing. However, Hana's attention soon shifted to Nita.

"Nita, have there been any updates from Brother Lein? Will they be returning anytime soon?" she asked, hope evident in her eyes.

Nita gave a slight nod. "It shouldn't be more than six or seven months," she replied casually. Although Lein had promised to return within a year, she wasn't too optimistic that their journey would be smooth without any obstacles.

"That's good to hear…" Hana sighed in relief before crossing her arms and pursing her lips. "And also, Laras… she got ahead of all of us!" she said, sounding slightly frustrated.

Nita smiled softly. "That's because Sister Hana is more independent, so Brother Lein trusted you to lead the exploration team."

Hana let out a small huff before shifting her gaze. "Anyway, how is the surrounding area? Is there any danger besides that Protector-level monster?" Nita asked with curiosity.

Hearing the question, Hana's expression turned serious. She pulled out a tablet from her pocket and displayed a large holographic image before them. A soft blue glow enveloped the table as the image became clearer.

"So far, there is no active threat, but Lord Takulani and I found this in the western part of the realm," Hana explained. The image on the hologram showed a vast area filled with shimmering, multicolored light. There was no definite information about what lay inside, but something about it felt… unnatural.

"We observed it from over ten kilometers away and could still hear loud rumblings from within this area. For now, we're calling it the Rainbow Zone." Hana's eyes turned serious as she looked at everyone. "We don't know what's inside, but it seems slightly dangerous."

Nita furrowed her brows slightly, staring at the hologram displaying the mysterious area. She had no prior information about this place. "When you observed this Rainbow Zone, did anyone else also discover it?" she asked, her tone carrying a hint of caution. If the area contained valuable resources, they needed to secure it before other factions found out.

Hana shook her head slightly. "No one. The only encounter we had with other races was when we were exploring the eastern area. Some wanderers there were hunting a certain type of komsos creature to obtain weapon materials," she explained, recalling the incident.

Takulani, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up. "If Evan were here, we might be able to determine whether this place is dangerous or not." He leaned back into the sofa, his expression thoughtful. His experience working with Evan made him well aware of how useful the man's keen sight was in identifying hidden dangers.

"Yeah… I was thinking the same thing," Hana nodded slightly. "But for now, Brother Lein seems to need his help more than we do."

Nita took a deep breath and nodded in understanding. "Alright… thank you for the information, Sister Hana. I'll try asking the other Guardians if they have time," she said firmly.

While Nita and the others were still busy discussing the results of the expedition beyond the Divine Sky Realm, Lein's space vessel in the distance continued moving at its own steady rhythm.

In the vast emptiness of the void, far beyond the reach of most beings, Lein and his entourage had finally arrived at the Dominion of the Nova Consortium.