The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

Upon hearing Mei's question, Velvet immediately frowned in displeasure.

Of course, this gesture only lasted a short while before she spread her hands: "Okay, since you're looking forward to it."

"The reason I haven't shown up yet is because I was studying the latest magic trick by myself."

"Just for that reason?"

Upon hearing Wilvi's explanation, Mei instinctively found it unbelievable.

But then she thought about it again, and realized that after all, Vilvie was a passionate magician, so it wasn't surprising that she would go into seclusion to study magic.

"Okay, I guess you can explain it."

"Heh, now that I've answered your questions, can't you answer mine too?"

Velvi glanced at Kiana and Mei, then crossed her arms and asked with a curious look, "What brings you two here to find this magician?"

"What? The two of us? Vilvie, you're not kidding, are you? Isn't Kevin here too?"

Mei sighed, then raised her hand to gesture for Velvi and Pado to look in the direction she was pointing.

However, the next second, something shocking happened to her.

Kevin...is missing?

"What's going on? Why did Kevin leave without saying goodbye too?!"

Mei's voice became somewhat out of control after two people disappeared right next to her.

She never imagined that after Alicia disappeared, Kevin would also disappear.

Alicia is alright, since there was no explanation given at the beginning.

But Kevin had clearly told me that he was going to find Alicia, so why did he leave without saying goodbye?

Thinking of this, Mei turned around and looked at Kiana with some wariness.

"Kiana, did you notice?"

"Hmm...very suspicious."

Kiana nodded, indicating that she understood Mei's reminder.

If Alicia's departure could be due to personal reasons, then Kevin's disappearance is completely impossible.

Because Kevin has already indicated that he will search for Alicia with him.

However, he suddenly disappeared... If he wasn't abducted by some unknown force, it's really hard to explain what happened.

In any case, Mei and Kiana were already on guard.

It won't be so easy for that unknown force to achieve its goals from now on.

"Vilvie, do you or anyone else know that Alicia and Kevin have disappeared?"

"What? Boss Kevin is missing?"

Upon hearing Mei's reminder, Paddy raised her eyes in fear.

In her eyes, Kevin was the strongest hero.

However, Kevin left without saying goodbye, which seems strange no matter how you look at it, right?

Anyway, Pado was very scared.

"Don't be afraid, Paddo, I will find him and Alicia."

"Um...do you need my help?"

Mei was pleased that Pado had volunteered.

Kiana wasn't opposed to it, but before Paddo officially joined the team, she specifically instructed her: "Remember, if you notice anything unusual, call for help immediately."

"Ok!"

Pado nodded like she was pounding onions, looking quite obedient.

Kiana was very pleased to see her taking such initiative.

"It's so kind of you to have this thought, Mei. Let's not delay, we..."

“Paddo isn’t enough, Kiana. Perhaps we can see if any other heroes are willing to offer help.”

Mei then offered her suggestion.

After all, it would be incredibly foolish not to notify others now that we've clearly realized something is wrong.

In any case, every additional person adds to the strength.

It's always better to have someone help you than no one help you at all.

Especially when the person providing help is a powerful and capable hero.

"Others? That would be fine too."

Kiana nodded.

The three then told each other about Kevin and Alicia's disappearance.

The three women, Padmaya, Ichiana, and Yingjie, reacted differently to each other's accounts of what happened inside the villa.

"Kevin... disappeared?"

Eden swirled his wine glass, then smiled and said, "Could it be one of his pranks? Kevin wouldn't do something so childish, but he's been acting differently ever since he came here."

“Indeed,” Sakura slowly echoed.

"I think... this might not be a prank."

Hua stroked his chin, then said to Mei and Kiana, "I can offer assistance if needed."

"very good."

Kiana nodded, then turned her gaze to someone present who kept their eyes closed and seemed to have no desire to talk.

“Aponia, you…”

"No need to say more, I will provide assistance."

Aponia slowly opened her eyes and agreed to their request.

With them setting an example, the other heroes naturally joined the search and rescue team.

However, if a group of people gather together, the search area becomes somewhat smaller.

Mei then suggested that they split up.

"Kiana, let's go find Bronya and that guy. The rest of you, split up and go your separate ways. If you sense anything amiss, remember to stay safe. We'll meet back here in an hour."

"That guy? Is he talking about the Black Talisman? Hmm... Go ahead."

After devising a solution, everyone left the villa.

After a brief search, Mei and Kiana made a surprising discovery while trying to leave the island.

This small island, which is adjacent to the mainland, has now become an isolated island in the vast ocean!

Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Final Truth, A World Where the Herrscher of Corruption Succeeds

Why would a perfectly good island be instantly teleported to the sea, far away from the mainland?

And this happened without us even noticing...

Kiana and Mei both found this incredibly strange.

"Strange, could someone want to trap us on this island? Who could it be?"

Mei looked around the island villa and found that everything was the same as before.

The traces of the battle between Kosmo and Thousand Calamity are still visible, while the wreckage of those Titan mechs lies quietly on the sand, some even sinking into the sand, like forgotten ruins in the yellow sand.

I wonder if, if they continue to settle like this, these Titans will remain buried deep underground on this island forever.

Then wait for the day when you're awakened by an unknown person...

Mei thought to herself.

Then, she turned to Kiana and said, "Aside from these Titans, it seems there are no enemies on this island, Kiana."

"Indeed... Originally, after seeing Kevin, I thought the battle was over. But now it seems..."

Kiana spread her hands and smiled, then stretched her arms and said eagerly, "Some guys are hiding in the shadows trying to play a ghost-catching game with us. In that case, let's drag her out!"

game...

Upon hearing Kiana's description, Mei couldn't help but chuckle.

She's still as sunny as ever, and she can still face such an unknown situation with a calm attitude.

However, even if the enemy is mysterious, I cannot admit defeat.

Mei silently cheered herself up, then nodded to Kiana: "Alright, let's go back and meet up with Bronya and the others now."

"Okay, let's go. I wonder what they're doing now. I hope they're not in too much of a hurry."

Kiana said this, then turned around.

Head to where Bronya and Black Symbol are.

There, on the other side of the beach behind the villa, are beach hot dog stands and vending machines, among other beach vacation supplies.

Besides these, there's even a small tower where lifeguards are on duty.

However, there was no one inside the tower at that moment.

Of course, at this moment, this beach doesn't need any lifeguards.

Because the only two people playing here could not possibly fall into the water and be unable to save themselves.

"Hey, you ate all the hot dogs again!"

On the beach, a black-haired, red-eyed girl dressed in black raised her fists and stomped her feet angrily.

In her hand, she held a few hot dog skewers that couldn't be saved.

The object of her complaints was Bronya, who had a nonchalant expression.

At this moment, this plump older sister was showing a (each) expression.