A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 2316 - 1559: The Story of a Certain Borderland

"Ah, youth is truly wonderful."

"Yes, I hope Litt can understand Lillian’s feelings. We’ve seen it for a long time now."

The Martial Arts Arena is located at the outpost outside the village. During the previous Demon King’s Army attack, the outpost was partially damaged but not severely. Currently, it has also become the recruitment site for the Hero Army. However, when Litt arrived at the Martial Arts Arena, out of breath, he saw only the people lined up to register. Lillian was nowhere to be seen, nor the Hero.

"Hey, isn’t this Litt? Are you here to sign up too?"

Some villagers who knew Litt were watching the commotion and greeted him.

"I’m here to find Lillian. Is she here?"

"Lillian? Oh, I remember she passed the test, and then... well, maybe she went back."

"I see, that makes sense. Thank you."

Passing the test to join the Hero Army is something Lillian would surely share with her family. Thinking of this, Litt turned around and ran back to the village, heading to Lillian’s house.

However...

"Huh? Lillian hasn’t returned. What? You say she passed the Hero Army test? Is that child really going to join the Hero Army? That’s too dangerous..."

"So, uncle, do you know where she went?"

"How would I know? You two are always together; you should know her better than I do."

Despite this, Litt searched many places afterward but still couldn’t find Lillian.

Where exactly did she go?

Even when the sun set behind the mountains, Litt couldn’t find Lillian, so he had to return to the vicinity of the Martial Arts Arena. By now, the place was deserted; even the villagers who were watching the commotion had left. Litt wandered aimlessly, eventually entering a small forest near the arena.

If he’s not mistaken, there’s a small stream around here. Litt intended to go there to have a drink and rest for a while.

"—————!"

However, just as Litt was about to reach the stream, he suddenly heard a faint cry coming from not far away. Upon hearing this, Litt’s body trembled as he rushed over.

It was Lillian’s voice!

Through the forest, to the stream, Litt finally found Lillian there.

However... the Lillian at this moment was completely different from what Litt had imagined.

"———Ooh———!"

Only to see Lillian’s hands pressed against a big tree in front of her, a tree Litt was very familiar with. When he first joined the guard team, he and Lillian had measured their heights against this tree. One could still see the height marks they left.

But now, Lillian’s hands were pressed against the tree, her signature twin ponytails fluttering wildly. And in the shadows of the forest behind her, a tall shadow could faintly be seen connected to Lillian.

"Brave Lord———! I can’t do it anymore———!"

Lillian shook her head, pleading incessantly.

"How is it? You were the one who wanted to experience my strength. You were so confident before, and now you can’t hold on?"

"Yes, yes! Brave Lord, you are strong, truly strong. No one can rival you! I am not your match at all! I am totally no match for you————!"

"Very well, then you shall fully experience this strength!"

"Yes—! I lost—! Completely lost to you! I’m not a match for the Brave Lord at all ah ah ah ah ah ah!!"

The voice from Lillian, unlike her usual strong self, echoed through the silent forest, swallowed by the stream and water sounds. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Then, Lillian leaned against the tree, slowly collapsing to the ground.

"Like this... there’s no way to win at all..."

Lillian murmured softly, her eyes half-closed.

And her words did not reach the ears of a third party...