Upgrade the floating island, the girls are shocked!

Yuto Saito stood before his companions, the sun casting long shadows as it neared five p.m. He turned to the girls, a grin on his face, and announced, "Attention everyone, I'm about to upgrade the floating island!"

Excitement rippled through the group. Natto couldn't hold back her enthusiasm. "Finally! I've been waiting for this moment!"

Ruoruo, eyes sparkling with curiosity, added, "I can't wait to see how the floating island will look after the upgrade!"

Orange was even more impatient, nudging Yuto. "Come on, hurry up! We've been waiting long enough!"

The group followed him outside to the lawn, their anticipation mounting. Yuto Saito paused for a moment and thought to himself, System, upgrade the floating island.

A familiar ding echoed in his mind.

[Ding! Deduct 100 white spar. Please choose the main city features.]

Two options appeared before him:

[A. Villa + Hot Spring Resort] [B. Majestic and Solemn Main City]

Yuto was briefly surprised that the system provided options for this upgrade. But as someone who appreciated comfort over grandeur, his choice was clear. The idea of a hot spring resort was too tempting to pass up.

Without hesitation, he selected Option A.

[Ding! The floating island is upgrading...]

Immediately, the ground beneath them began to shift. The girls watched in awe as the entire floating island expanded, the once modest villa transforming into a larger, three-story estate.

Yu Qi, wide-eyed, stood frozen in place. "This... this is unreal," she stammered, overwhelmed by the sight. Even though she had acted in numerous TV dramas, those were all effects done on screen. This—this was something else entirely.

Two rock formations suddenly rose from the earth, hot springs bubbling to life with swirling steam. It was like stepping into a dreamscape. Ni Shuang, with childlike wonder, gasped, "Xiao Tutu! How did we get hot springs and rockeries out of nowhere? It feels so magical!"

Yuto smiled, pleased with the outcome. "Isn't it nice? After a tough day of fighting monsters, we'll have a hot spring to relax in."

Ni Shuang's cheeks flushed at his teasing, her eyes glowing. "You're such a bad guy!" she whispered, her embarrassment clear. Yun Yun, ever the observant one, chuckled softly. She knew exactly how Ni Shuang felt about Yuto and wasn't the least bit jealous.

Meanwhile, Mina's attention was elsewhere. "Oh my god, look at those walls!"

Indeed, not only had the villa grown, but the entire estate was now surrounded by a towering five-meter wall, enclosing the villa and the new hot springs. The girls stood in stunned silence, admiring the transformation.

Yuto's heart swelled with pride as he surveyed the changes. The system's abilities were truly astonishing. He pondered how the island had expanded so much and where all the new soil had come from. Did the system have some secret power to transport materials? He shook the thought away, marveling at the incredible upgrades.

Just ten seconds later, the transformation was complete.

Ruoruo was the first to break the silence, dipping her hand into the newly formed hot spring. "This water feels amazing! The temperature is perfect," she declared with a delighted grin. "I'm definitely soaking in here later."

Yuto chuckled. "With this hot spring, you can relax whenever you like."

Orange, laughing, marveled at the flowing water. "It's like something out of a dream. I can't believe this is ours!"

The new hot spring area was grand—there was a large central pool, almost the size of a swimming pool, capable of accommodating dozens of people. Around it, ten smaller pools were scattered, each designed for more intimate gatherings of five people. It was truly a breathtaking sight.

Mina, smiling contentedly, remarked, "This place is amazing. I love it."

Orange, still buzzing with excitement, added, "And the villa! It's a three-story now! We can see everything from up there."

The villa, perched on the southeast corner of the floating island, offered a perfect view of the world below. Yuto took to the skies with his flying ability, observing the changes from above. The island now spanned 100,000 square meters, with the villa and hot spring area occupying just a fifth of the space. The rest was an expanse of lush green lawns.

Nako, watching Yuto soar, was stunned. "Captain, you can fly too?"

Yun Yun grinned. "He's got talent for learning anything. If we have a skill, he can pick it up."

Nako shook her head in disbelief. "That's incredible! Does that mean his strength has surpassed ten stars?"

Ni Shuang laughed. "It's more than that. I'd guess he's at eleven stars now."

Yuto only smiled. In truth, his power had already reached twelve stars, but there was no need to brag.

Bringing the conversation back to the present, he looked down at the open land. "We've got so much space now. We could start planting crops."

Orange perked up. "Sweet potatoes! You've got to plant sweet potatoes. I love those."

Yuto nodded. "Sweet potatoes, potatoes, taro—maybe even some fruits. There's plenty of room for it all."

Yun Yun chimed in, "We're going to need some extra hands for all that planting."

"Definitely," Yuto agreed. "We'll build some houses and bring in people who can help with farming. We have more than enough space now."

Ni Shuang smiled, her eyes twinkling with excitement. "Let's check out the villa. We'll figure out where everything will go."

With that, the group made their way back inside. The interior of the villa had undergone as much of a transformation as the outside. The living room had expanded, and the kitchen was now three times its original size. Upstairs, the rooms had all grown larger, though the original furniture remained.

Ruoruo was the first to speak, her voice filled with excitement. "A third floor! I'm claiming the third floor, Brother Su!"

Yuto laughed. "All right, Ruoruo, Juzi, Yuqi—you can all have rooms on the third floor."

Ruoruo beamed. "Thanks, Brother Su! You're the best!" she said playfully, making a heart shape with her hands.

Yuqi nodded, smiling. "I've always liked high places. The view will be amazing from up there."

As the group settled in, the floating island felt more like home than ever before. It was no longer just a hideaway—it had become a sanctuary.