Li Yuan walked out of the captain's cabin to find Tike showing King Chu and the others around the new vessel. They looked utterly astonished, like city folk visiting the countryside for the first time, finding everything novel and intriguing.

Li Yuan was used to it by now, knowing they'd understand soon enough.

Unfortunately, the previous ironclad ship had been reclaimed by the system once more.

"Damn it, can't they just let me keep it... Even if not, at least offer a trade-in or a discount!" Li Yuan shook his head, grumbling, "Stupid system!"