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Chapter 208 Facing One's Own Insignificance

Chapter 208 Facing One's Own Insignificance

Li Ang understood her meaning and generously offered to add another cow, since the cost would be borne by Maya, who was now a veritable rich woman as she had become the queen.

As a key figure connecting all parties, Li Ang was naturally one of the focal points of the banquet, with people constantly coming to toast him.

Even though his physique far surpassed that of ordinary wizards, he was finding it difficult to withstand the relentless attacks from the dwarves and wizards.

Seeing that the banquet was in full swing and would not end anytime soon, Li Ang found a gap and quietly slipped out of the noisy hall through the side door. He went to the terrace that connected to the garden and took a few deep breaths of the cool night air, trying to dispel some of the effects of the alcohol.

Meanwhile, someone had already arrived on the terrace before him.

Under the moonlight, a slender figure stood by the railing, her long, silvery-white hair flowing like moonlight, making her particularly eye-catching.

"Irena?" Li Ang was somewhat surprised and walked over.

Upon hearing the voice, Elena turned her head and saw that it was Li Ang. She gave a faint, seemingly listless smile and said...

"Captain Li Ang, you've come out for some fresh air too?"

"Yeah, it's so lively inside, it's a bit addictive."

Li Ang walked to her side, leaned against the railing, and noticed that there seemed to be a lingering melancholy between her brows.

"What's wrong? You seem to be in a bad mood?"

Irena was silent for a moment, gazing at the simulated starlight on the dome of Ironforge in the distance. After a long while, she spoke softly, her voice filled with a sense of loss and confusion: "It's just that I've realized there are always people more capable than me, and there's always something beyond my understanding."

She paused, as if organizing her thoughts, before continuing, "From a young age, I possessed exceptional talent and was hailed as a genius. After entering the Obsidian Tower, I was even more highly regarded and called a rising star, a 'future leader'—before meeting you, I knew nothing of failure."

She turned to look at Li Ang, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

"It wasn't until that school competition, when you defeated me head-on in the ring, that I truly tasted defeat for the first time."

Li Ang didn't interrupt, but listened quietly.

Elena gave a bitter smile, tinged with self-mockery: "Back then, I thought you were just an exception, a more special genius. I lost to you, but I was still a strong person in this world. But yesterday—facing that Underworld General, that despairing power, I truly realized that there are far too many beings in this world stronger than me. My past pride seems so laughable and insignificant in the face of true power. Only today do I truly feel my own insignificance and powerlessness."

Li Ang could understand her feelings. Going from being a genius admired by everyone to realizing that she was just a speck of dust in a wider world, this psychological gap did indeed require time to adjust.

He patted Elena on the shoulder, gently comforting her, "But we won in the end, didn't we? With our 'insignificant' bodies united, we defeated those seemingly invincible powerful beings. This precisely illustrates that while our individual strength may have limits, when we pool our power, we can accomplish many things that one person alone cannot."

Elena shook her head, her profile appearing somewhat pale in the moonlight: "That's because you defeated him. Li Ang, in that final moment, you turned the tide. Without you, we would all probably be dead there."

There was a hint of helplessness in her voice, a resentment at admitting that she was not the center of the story.

"That's not how it is, Elena."

Li Ang's tone turned serious. He turned around and looked directly into Elena's slightly disappointed blue eyes.

"Without you risking your life to buy me time, without the valiant efforts of Maya, Olivia, Celia, and Captain Eric, Captain Martin, and everyone else, I would never have had the chance to prepare that final blow. This victory belongs to each and every one of us; it's the result of teamwork. And Elena, I think you are an exceptionally talented and powerful wizard, and I look forward to fighting side by side with you again in the future."

As he spoke, Li Ang solemnly extended his right hand.

Elena was stunned. Looking into Li Ang's sincere and firm eyes, and then at his outstretched hand, the confusion and frustration in her eyes seemed to be dispelled by his honest words.

After a moment, she took a deep breath, and although her expression was still somewhat complicated, her face regained the radiance of a genius wizard.

She reached out and clasped Li Ang's hand tightly; the warmth from his palm gave her a sense of security.

"Thank you, Leon." Elena's voice regained its usual confidence.

"You're right. It's pointless to wallow in your own insignificance. Only by recognizing the gap can you go further." She loosened her grip, and her gaze became resolute again.

"Next time we meet, I'll be even stronger. You'd better watch out, or I might easily surpass you then."

Upon hearing this, Li Ang laughed: "I'd be happy to oblige, but I won't let you surpass me so easily."

Elena nodded, said nothing more, and turned and swiftly returned to the still noisy banquet hall.

Li Ang watched her figure disappear behind the door, smiled slightly, and continued to stay on the terrace, enjoying the rare tranquility and cool night breeze.

The banquet lasted until very late.

Because it was getting late and many people had drunk too much dwarven liquor, the support team unanimously decided to stay another night and set off again the next morning.

At the same time, they also planned to escort the captured dark sorcerers back to the tower.

These prisoners have been given a powerful sleeping potion and subjected to multiple forbidden spells by Celia. They are imprisoned in the deepest part of the royal palace dungeon, under the strict guard of loyal royal guards.

However, Ironforge is not a proper place to imprison dangerous wizards. It would be safer to bring them back to Leyli Tower as soon as possible for professional interrogation and trial.

The banquet concluded in a joyful atmosphere for both hosts and guests.

Slightly tipsy, the group returned to the Honey and Wine Inn in twos and threes.

Almost everyone fell into a deep sleep as soon as their heads hit the pillow, their snores echoing across the second and third floors of the hotel.

The next morning, a cool breeze blew across the flight platform in Ironforge.

The two gunboats, HMS Hunter, had started their engines, which were emitting a low hum.

Natasha, Martin, Elena, Bennett, and other members of the support team escorted the three dark witches onto the ship one after another.

Li Ang and Eric, along with members of the First Action Group and the Eighth Squad, came to see them off.

"Thank you all so much this time."

"Li Ang said sincerely to the captains.

"Without your timely support, the consequences would have been unimaginable."