Chapter 149: Lightning in the Vegetable Field
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Nima took the controls gladly. The flying boat dipped and turned, its runes humming like a lullaby. As they cruised toward the hotel. Kent kept his arm around his sister's shoulders. She leaned into him, warm and steady.
"We'll figure it out," he said.
"Together," she whispered.
They landed softly on the building's landing pad. Kent helped Nima down ladder steps, then carried a drowsy Auri inside. In the hallway Nima tugged his sleeve again. "Big brother, Promise me one more thing."
"What's that?" Kent asked.
"Next year, I want a birthday party in the clouds again. Cake, candles, and maybe some fireworks. We will invite many people. It will be on a big flying ship."
Kent ruffled her hair. "Deal. I'll save up for extra‑big fireworks. I will also build a big flying ship for you."
