69. After The Invasion

Sasha and Navigator returned to their flying castle. The moment they stepped onto the main deck, Navigator turned toward Sasha, who remained frozen in place, her body trembling slightly. 

"Well done, Sasha," said Navigator calmly, extending his hand to take the sword still clutched tightly in her grasp. 

Sasha lifted her gaze, her tear-filled eyes meeting Navigator's cold, controlled stare. Without saying a word, she handed the sword over. Navigator nodded briefly, then walked toward the main headquarters without looking back. 

Sasha stayed rooted to the spot for a few moments. Her now-empty hands felt unbearably heavy, as if they still held the sword that had taken two lives—Lina's and Tofu's. Her breathing hitched, and she found it difficult to stand upright.