Reon and Mei Lin both climbed onto Xu Liang's majestic eagle mount.
Mei Lin, clearly a bit nervous, settled herself between the two. She clung tightly to Xu Liang's waist, who was sitting in front of her, her small hands trembling slightly.
"Mei Lin, there's no need to be afraid," Reon said reassuringly from behind, gently wrapping his arms around her to steady her. "This is a trained mount beast—you're perfectly safe."
"I-If Brother Xue says so... then I'll try to be brave," Mei Lin whispered, slowly relaxing as she leaned back against his chest, comforted by his warmth.
Up front, Xu Liang glanced back over her shoulder.
"Is everyone ready?"
"Yes!" Reon and Mei Lin replied in unison.
"Alright then—Xiao Min, take us up!" Xu Liang commanded.
With a powerful beat of its wings, the mighty eagle launched into the sky.
In mere moments, they soared hundreds of meters above the ground, the wind rushing past as the vast forest below became a sea of green.
