This is Little Yixi’s first time celebrating her birthday on an aircraft carrier, and she might very well be the first little girl in the world to hold a special birthday party on an aircraft carrier.

After all, not even the daughter of the President of the United States gets to enjoy a birthday celebration on an aircraft carrier.

The aircraft carrier where Chen Yu held the birthday party for his daughter was naturally his own luxurious cruise ship. However, for the past ten years, Chen Yu had kept it docked in the Maldives, so Little Yixi had no idea that her family owned such a large ship.

But this did not stop Little Yixi from liking the big ship very much, especially because, at the design stage, the ship was equipped with numerous entertainment facilities, allowing Little Yixi, her friends, and classmates to play without a care in the world.

After all, not every family can install a carousel on a yacht.

After an afternoon of fun and then setting off fireworks on the deck of the aircraft carrier, Little Yixi had her happiest birthday ever.

After sending off the friends and classmates who accompanied her for her birthday, Little Yixi originally thought the day was over and that her parents would take her home. However, to her surprise, her parents stayed with her and even had the big ship leave the port.

Under the cover of night, the massive aircraft carrier sailed out of the military port, anchoring offshore in Tokyo Bay. Chen Yu took his daughter to the bridge and carried the little princess on his shoulder so she could gaze at the entire Tokyo nightscape.

“So beautiful!” Little Yixi sat on her father’s shoulders, one arm around his neck and the other pointing towards Tokyo: “Daddy, can you see our house from here?”

“No, you can’t see it from here, our house isn’t by the sea, but it should be in that direction.” Listening to his daughter’s childish words, Chen Yu smiled as he answered while also pointing out the direction of their home.

“Oh! Amazing!” For some reason, Little Yixi let out an exclamation of admiration, her big, bright eyes widening as she stared in the direction of her house, as if she wanted to find its location.

As the father and daughter were enjoying themselves, Jounouchi Hiromi also went up to the bridge and said to Little Yixi: “Yixi darling, it’s time to go to bed!”

“Ah? Do I have to go to bed now?” Little Yixi’s face immediately displayed reluctance; on such a rare birthday, she obviously wanted to play a bit longer.

However, Jounouchi Hiromi picked her up from Chen Yu’s arms and spoke to her seriously: “Good children go to bed early and wake up early so that they can grow tall, right? Mommy has taught you that many times.”

“Hmm…” Little Yixi’s face instantly puffed up, showing her reluctance.

This was the downside of having mom at home; she wouldn’t spoil her by letting her stay up a bit later like dad would.

Being led away from the bridge by Jounouchi Hiromi holding her hand, Little Yixi didn’t forget to look back at her dad, asking him, “Daddy, will you tell me a bedtime story tonight?”

“Yes, Yixi darling, go take a bath first, and I’ll come to tell you a bedtime story later.” Chen Yu, of course, wouldn’t let his daughter down over such a small matter, so he agreed with a smile.

Receiving her father’s response, Little Yixi was satisfied and followed her mother off the bridge.

Watching his daughter leave, Chen Yu asked the shadow behind him, “How are the preparations going?”

“Everything is ready, Your Highness will undoubtedly have an unforgettable night.” The shadow behind Chen Yu flowed by itself, forming into a human shape by his side, answering his question.

Chen Yu nodded slightly and turned to gaze at the night outside the window: “Don’t make any mistakes.”

“Yes, Lord God, I will personally ensure Her Highness’s safety.” The shadow bowed and then melted back into Chen Yu’s shadow.

Watching the shadow disappear, Chen Yu stroked his chin and sighed, “Ten years have passed, Yixi should embark on this path.”

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“Little princess, wake up.”

Having just finished listening to her dad’s bedtime story and closed her eyes to sleep, Little Yixi immediately opened her eyes upon hearing the call.

“Audis! I thought you weren’t coming!” Seeing Audis standing before her, wearing a hat and boots, standing on two legs, Little Yixi was overjoyed.

She initially thought that since she was celebrating her birthday on the aircraft carrier today, and since her dad had taken the ship out to sea, Audis and Xiao Lan wouldn’t come to take her to Ailu Village, but to her surprise, Audis appeared at her bedside right on time.

“Honestly, little princess, you shouldn’t be staying up this late.” Xiao Lan also appeared at Little Yixi’s bedside at this time, but it wasn’t as extravagant as Audis, just a regular cat appearance.

“Not sleeping for one night won’t matter!” Little Yixi had long gotten used to Xiao Lan’s nagging; it was her mom’s pet and loved to nag just like her mom.

But Little Yixi knew that she could actually go a night without sleep—she realized this from the first time Audis and Xiao Lan took her to Ailu Village and she played all night without feeling tired.

Little Yixi didn’t know why, but she could indeed go a day or two without sleep and still feel energetic.

Ignoring Xiao Lan’s nagging, with Audis’s help, Little Yixi got dressed again and left behind a disguise. Only then did she, Audis, and Xiao Lan step into the glowing magic circle she was already familiar with.

As lively as ever, the Ailu Village festival instantly drew Little Yixi in, as she happily started playing with the cats.

However, this year seemed a bit different. When the festival reached its climax, the village chief suddenly stepped forward, raising his hand to signal everyone to quiet down.

“This year is Ailu Village’s decennial Brave Warrior Selection Day. According to the divine oracle left by the deities, today Ailu Village will select the bravest warrior to climb the treetops of the World Tree and make a wish to the gift from the deities placed there, hoping for favorable weather and abundance for Ailu Village in the coming decade.

According to tradition, all Ailu Village residents who want to participate can join. Whoever becomes the warrior can make a wish to the deities’ gift. The deities are generous and benevolent! Besides wishing for favorable weather for Ailu Village, the warrior can also make a personal wish, which is a reward for the warrior!”

“Meow! Meow meow!” All the cats cheered immediately, seeming very enthusiastic.

Watching the cats prepare with eagerness for the warrior selection, Little Yixi curiously asked Audis, “Audis, what exactly is this warrior selection about?”

“Didn’t the village chief just explain? Every ten years, Ailu Village selects a warrior to climb to the treetops of the World Tree. The deities’ gift placed there can grant any wish, and the warrior who climbs up can make a wish to it.” Audis explained to Little Yixi while also asking her, “Little princess, do you have a wish you want to fulfill? You can participate in the warrior selection!”

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