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We flew under the skies for two hours due to a few people holding us back. Andro conversed, "Your highness, we could have ended this air trip within 10 minutes if not for these damn quashi-zodiuns. I see no reason for you to bring them!!"

I looked at Elvin and El-nino. They were flying under complete fatigue, panting continuously. Gravia was no different from them. I attempted, "I thought you three were so energetic after seeing you jumping and playing tag and whatnot. Guess, it was all at the cost of your energy!"

The three of them looked the other way around awkwardly scratching themselves. Gremoria commented, "With the permission of his highness, I would like to suggest something!!"

I responded, "What is it?!"

She said, "Since these people are out of steam, we can never reach our target. So let me shoulder the burden of carrying these pitiful pieces of baggage!!"