As our spacecraft cruised through the vastness of space, a tinge of frustration gnawed at me. And it was all due to one unprecedented problem.


    "Urgh..."


    "Are we there yet?"


    "Not even close..."


    The journey to our target destination seemed interminable, the distance stretching out before us like an insurmountable barrier. It became painfully clear that our vessel''s speed was woefully insufficient for the task at hand.


    We needed a solution, something that could propel us forward at an unprecedented pace.


    ''Looking at what seems like the fuel gauge, I think we won''t even have enough juice to reach our destination.''


    It was my fault for thinking a spacecraft built for merely exploring neighborings could take us far and fast. ''But why is there a map of the entire sr system, then?''


    If I had to guess, maybe it came with the product. The Gatoians and Avarians weren''t artisans in any way. They must have bought their tech from a dealer.


    ''The dealer must have installed the map. Guess it''s standard issue.''


    "Why couldn''t they make this thing go any faster, though?" I groaned.


    The spacecraft was moving rtively fast if I was being honest. However,pared to the distance we had to reach, and my own speed, this was sorelycking.


    I was sure Kuzon and Aloe also thought the same.


    ''But we can''t just start flying in foreign space like we own the ce.'' That meant there had to be another way.


    Determined not to be deterred by the sluggishness of our craft, I turned to my friends, Kuzon and Aloe, with a resolute gleam in my eyes.


    "I''ll use an Arcana." Blurting out, I summoned my [Great Sage''s Memoir], and its pages automatically flipped to my desired location.


    "This should work."


    Drawing upon my connection with the Aether around us and within me, I focused my thoughts on the specific Arcana Spell—[The Chariot].


    [The Chariot] granted me the power to control technology with extraordinary precision and imbue them with my will. Using it on a single spacecraft wouldn''t be too much, would it?


    "Of course not!" My grin grew wider as a warm glow of light coursed through me and seeped into the vessel.


    The time hade to harness its might and transform our spacecraft into a vessel of unimaginable speed.


    Closing my eyes, I visualized the intricate patterns of energy thatprised the [The Chariot]. A surge of power surged through my veins, resonating with the depths of my being. The spacecraft responded, its metallic frame humming with newfound energy.


    I could feel it changing, slightly altering its form to suit my purposes. More importantly, it was coated with a dense skin of Aether. My Aether.


    "This should be enough. Let''s see the differen—"


    >VWUUUUUMMMMMMMM!!!<


    In an instant, our vessel surged forward, hurtling through the cosmic expanse at an exhrating velocity.


    The stars blurred into streaks of light, painting a mesmerizing tapestry across the windowpane. The once-distant destination now loomed closer with each passing second.


    "W-what in the—?!"


    "Now we''re talking!" Kuzon burst out in an excited roar, and even Aloe was screaming andughing at the same time.


    If I knew things were going to turn out this way, I would have done this way sooner. But, well, it wasn''t toote.


    "We should reach our destination in a couple of minutes, at this rate." Kuzon smiled in excitement.


    Anything that granted the advantage of speed and efficiency seemed to resonate well with him, since he was in a hurry to return home.


    But, well, I couldn''t disagree with him this time.


    "A couple of minutes, huh?" A thought shed in my mind.<novelsnext></novelsnext>


    With the newfound speed at our disposal, I seized the opportunity to delve into the mechanics of our spacecraft.


    ''I should learn as much as I can about it. If I can understand it better, then...''


    And within the next couple of minutes, I did exactly that.


    As I studied the intricate consoles and control panels, using [The Chariot] as my guide, I discovered a myriad of functions that piqued my interest.


    I was able topletely incorporate The Trantor of the Spacecraft outside it, tapping into all of its mechanisms.


    I examined its inner workings, noting theplex algorithms and intricate neuralworks that allowed for seamlessmunication across alien tongues. That way, I would be able tomunicate with any race even outside the Spacecraft.


    The same applied to the map system, the navigation protocols, and the intricate mechanisms that made our journey more manageable.


    Time seemed to slip away as I immersed myself in this pursuit of knowledge. The spacecraft hummed with life, its inner workings a symphony of purpose and design.


    *******


    ''Looks like I made it in time, after all." I smiled, looking through the powerful windows of the spacecraft at what we were closing in on.


    As we drew closer, the Grand Federation Base emerged into our view, resembling a breathtaking city encapsted within a massive ss-like container.


    The transparent walls stretched high into the infinite sky, allowing the celestial wonders beyond to cast their enchanting glow upon the bustling streets below. It was as if we were gazing at a piece of art, a magnificent fusion of technology and nature suspended in the vacuum of space.


    The base was adorned with gleaming towers and intricate architecture, its metallic structures reflecting the brilliant hues of distant stars. Bridges and walkways crisscrossed between buildings, linking them like arteries in a vibrant, living organism.


    Glowing lights, resembling a constetion of their own, illuminated the pathways and zas, lending an ethereal quality to the entire scene.


    Surrounding the base was awork of stellite-like structures, encircling it protectively like loyal guardians.


    These satellites served not only as a defense system but also as docking stations for the myriad of spacecraft that arrived daily, bringing people from all corners of the gxy. Their sleek, streamlined shapes were a testament to the advancements of engineering and design achieved by the Grand Federation.


    As we descended towards thending tform, I marveled at the sheer scale of the base. It was a bustling hub of activity, teeming with people from differents, species, and walks of life. T


    he air hummed with anticipation, mingling with the distant echoes of interstermunication and the soft hum of anti-gravity vehicles zipping through the air.


    Once our spacecraft touched down, we stepped out onto thending tform, joining the countless individuals who hade before us.


    Aloe''s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she eagerly absorbed the sights and sounds of the base, while Kuzon''s calcting mind was no doubt already pondering how we would navigate our way through this ce.


    ''It really is something, huh?'' A wry smile formed on my face as I inhaled deeply.


    Together, we took our first steps into the grand city, already one step closer to finding our lost friend.


    ... Even if we didn''t really know it yet.


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