Near the end of the year, Valhalla always looks particularly beautiful, the whole city is shrouded in a special atmosphere, warm and peaceful. Snow flies outside the dark window, and the lights on Princess Avenue are rising in the distance, and the lights of magic are connected in the darkness to form a shining necklace. Down below is a peaceful outer city, with blossoming lights, and behind every window is a warm family.
Above, we can see the brightly lit middle platform, where the citizens are carrying out an all-night carnival, Qiyara is holding her cheek. There was a little bit of light in his eyes, and he looked there with envy.
This is the third year she has been living under the fence. Since the death of Levin Onesson, her Royal Highness has sent her to this place in the name of marriage. But this is essentially to keep Qiyala away from those ill-intentioned relatives. After all, in the Westfah family, there are still many people coveting the right to inherit the title.
Qiara herself is not used to anything. She doesn't like or hate Fir Shan Ling, but she is very interested in the Lord Earl—her nominal fiancé. Women in this era tend to have a very early childbearing age, especially for aristocratic girls. Qiara doesn't really mind this marriage. After all, the other party is the spouse whom the elder brother Orneson personally pointed out to her, and they are so good.
If it weren't for this, how could she give Sifah's heart to that person? The necklace itself had the meaning of a token of love.
But what made her a little annoyed was that her distant cousin always looked at her like a child, for fear that the Lord Earl would get involved. "Huh, I didn't want to steal it!" Qiara frowned and pulled the quill: "It's annoying, what happened to the descendants of Elkan III?"
Ling and Lian watched Qiyara's movements suspiciously.
The growth of the elves was slow. A few years ago, the two of them seemed to be about the size of Chiara, but now the latter has become more and more like a little sister. Compared with the two little girls, there are more ignorant troubles. "Qiyara, what's the matter with you?" Lian asked quietly.
"You don't understand." Qiara replied impatiently.
Ling replied indifferently: "Miss Antitina said, don't even think about going anywhere this year."
"I see," Qiara wanted to grab her hair with anger: "You don't need to repeat it."
"Don't mess up your hair." Qian helped her nail the last copper button and exhorted.
Behind the three of them, Medissa braided her with Ling's hair, and listened to the whispering conversation of the three little girls while smiling. Although the two sisters were fostered under Akane's name, as her sister's daughters, they can be regarded as her true relatives in this world.
"Miss Antitina is too strict with them." Qian carefully adjusted Qiyala's collar, straightened up, and frowned slightly and said to Medissa. The little silver elf princess smiled, her eyes bent into crescents, and she shook her head and said, "Then you have to go and tell her by yourself."
Qian's eyes widened, she didn't dare to provoke the stern lady.
"Miss Antitina is also afraid of their accidents," Metisa smiled: "After all, this is different from the past. The army of the evening is pressing the border, and the decisive battle is about to be done. Although the vitality of the minions of the dragon of the evening in the realm of order is greatly damaged, it is difficult to guarantee that they will not. You have to be careful about everything."
She looked at the three little girls and said: "But at the beginning of the new year, it is indeed not a way to be bored at home. When the banquet is over, I will take you to the celebration."
Qiara raised her head suddenly, her eyes flashing: "Really, Sister Metissa?"
"Of course, but you will have to be obedient later." Medissa said solemnly.
"Yeah!" After all, the three little girls cheered together.
A cold breeze mixed with snowflakes poured into the warm hall, and the light of the bright flames in the furnace was dimmed a few degrees. Antitina, Nimésis and Bai Jia pushed in from the outside of the yard, and the three of them A thin layer of snow accumulated on the shoulders of the windbreaker. Bai Jia took off his windbreaker and handed it to Flore, who was sullied by his side. He looked at several people with a smile and asked, "What's so happy?"
"Humph." Qiara snorted softly.
"Sister Medissa wants to take us out to play." Lian replied very well-behaved.
"That's pretty good."
"Coax the child's tone." Qiyala replied lightly.
Antitina gave her a stern look.
Everyone laughed secretly, and Metisa also lowered her head and chuckled. Antitina asked Flor on the side: "Are there any other guests here? I saw the carriage outside." Flor's ears trembled, this one Miss Elf was staring at her sister, and Tia, who sneaked up to a long table, stuck out her tongue in embarrassment-obediently put down the gingerbread in her hand.
She then replied: "Princess Griffin and Princess Magdal are in the study upstairs."
The lady of the staff nodded now.
She looked at the three little girls carefully, and rarely said softly: "Remember not to mess with Miss Medissa."
"Understood!"
The answer was crisp.
Brando watched this scene warmly by the fireplace, unexpectedly a little lost.
This fir castle is like his home in this world, and every member of it seems to be a member of this family. Whether it’s Medissa, Akane, Antitina, Senpai, Ling and Lian or others, although people don’t know what the near future will be, there is no doubt that everyone cherishes this very much. The time of the moment.
Just like the last days of the year of spring dawn, in this new year, people understand that perhaps in the long, long time in the future, they will recall this last quiet time.
In the days to come, people will witness the spread of war, death, parting, and grief more.
It will be more tragic than any war experienced by the civilized world.
Brando asked intently: "Is there news from Cagliice?"
Behind him, Charles shook his head slowly: "No, but afterwards we searched the entire Bernicele and surrounding areas. At least we didn't find the body of Mr. Kaglisi, we can only judge it as missing."
Brando sighed, knowing in his heart that there are too many weird abilities and spells in this world. Even if the body is not found, there is no guarantee that the opponent is completely safe. Presumably, when Kaglisi covered Haruze and Mikaya to leave that day, everything should have been prepared in his heart—
Brando was only a little confused. At first, he let this young man take this path. He promised to bless the marriage between the other party and Merial. Now the old-school noble gentleman finally nodded, but this outstanding young man did not. Can't wait for that day again.
"His Royal Highness has also asked about this. The astrologers think this is not a sign of death. Perhaps we have not lost all hope."
"I think so too, but I can't pull my hand right now. The situation in Karasu is as severe as day after day. The local affairs have been entrusted to Lantonilan's inspection cavalry." Charles replied.
Brando nodded, knowing that it can only be so.
He gently put down the letterhead in his hand and flattened the corner of the letterhead with his fingers.
After a while, he asked again: "Charles, what is Gaia?"
Charles looked at the letter and hesitated for a moment: "Is this the letter Ms. Bai wrote to you?"
Brando nodded.
"Then this question, adults have to ask Ovena or Miss Andrea, after all, they are the only ones who understand the past mythical age." Charles replied, and the flames of the fireplace not far away were burning. , The red light was set off on one side of his face.
"I asked them."
"Oh, what did they say?"
"Gaia is not part of Tiamat's authority, and even only Martha knows where Gaia is. Its responsibility is to nurture life; the "curved surface plan" that made me is completed by Martha with the power of Gaia, Tiamat's network It just provided the necessary energy for this plan. Because of this, it succeeded in deceiving the Dragon of Twilight—"
Charles heard this and asked in surprise: "Doesn't that mean that Gaia does not have the authority of Tiamat's law and is not a deity?"
Brando nodded.
"That seems to be true. I remember that in the age of the people of God, Gaia was not a real deity. The main god of the Earth Temple was Himmelud, the god of the mountains. Toquinin’s lion man and dwarf Although people respect Gaia as the mother of the earth, there is no record of this goddess participating in the war in the description of previous wars in the poetry of Cang."
Charles frowned, suddenly remembering something.
But Brando asked: "Maybe she is not a goddess of war?"
"But her authority is not within Tiamat's law, unless her power is equal to Martha," Charles replied categorically, "Another main god."
Brando remembered the girl who was very similar to Funia that he had seen in the world of stagnation, and shook his head. He has seen Martha, the power that can master the entire law of Tiamat in every move, the majestic and all-inclusive power, as if owning the entire world. Although Goddess Gaia may know a lot of secrets and is so wise as to understand everything, it feels completely different to him.
Charles looked at him and suddenly asked: "Why does Lord Lord ask this?"
Brando shook his head and replied: "Bai said in the letter that it would leave a hope for all of us. I originally thought she was just to resurrect Metis, but now it seems that her plot is far from that. She After all the hardships, I have gained Gaia's power, and even had to abandon the feelings of the world. Why?"
"She is an ambitious woman herself, my lord."
Brando looked at Charles: "Could it be that you are still brooding about your great-grandfather?"
The latter shook his head: "That's not enough, I just want to say that there may not be only one Esis in this world."
Brando nodded.
But in my heart, I faintly felt that maybe it was for nothing and did not lie to her.
What is the so-called hope of the other party
Griffiy watched Valhalla's bright lights in the dark from afar.
She put down the white porcelain tea cup with both hands, the tea smelled in the study, raised her head, and fixedly stared at her best friend: "Did you ever think about today when you were in Vlada, Magdal?"
Magdal smiled and shook his head: "Griffiyin, I will tell you that even in the craziest and absurd dream, I never thought there would be such a day, do you believe it?"
Princess Griffin did not answer.
But silent silence is already the answer to all questions.
Yeah, who would have thought of it? Their fate will turn around one hundred and eighty degrees at the intersection of Amperel, and everything is because of the same person. Griffin gently rubbed the rim of the cup with his thin fingertips: "Sometimes I even have an illusion that this is not my real destiny, maybe just a beautiful dream. I'm very afraid that this dream will wake up. Come, because these days I often have a nightmare that wakes me up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat..."
"What kind of nightmare is that, my friend?" Magdal asked, "Perhaps you have been too worried these days. Why don't you tell me to share some of your burdens. Maybe it will feel better."
"Thank you, Magdal," Griffiy said softly, "In my dream, I dreamed of a different Eruin, where I did not meet Brando, but I was with you in Frada. After the separation, I was betrayed by the royal party in Ampersel and had to marry Anlek, which became a tool for him to have children. The conditions promised by the nobles to me were nothing but beautiful lies. I saw it with my own eyes. By the time Haruze died in front of me, Eruin also fell into flames. I tried my best to save everything, but what awaited me was nothing but a sharp blade—"
Her Royal Highness's voice trembled: "But it wasn't a conspiracy that killed me, but the boundless despair, Magdal, can you understand that feeling? There is no hope. A dark, no light leads directly to the abyss and death. path of."
Magdal said softly: "But it's just a dream. You met Mr. Brando after all, didn't you?"
Griffith took a deep breath.
She finally calmed down, and replied: "Thank you, Magdal, maybe it is true-I still remember the first time Sir Overwell described his scene in my ears, and the situation is still vivid. At present. Later, when I exchanged letters with him, using a brooch as a token, that might be the boldest move in my life, but now I think about it, how lucky I was at that moment."
Magdal looked at her friend tenderly, but her eyes were full of envy: "You are indeed lucky, Griffin."
Princess Griffin raised her head and looked at her: "Are you also tempted, Magdal?"
"How can I not be tempted," Magdal replied calmly: "He changed the trajectory of my life and entered my heart again. In any case, I can't find his place in my heart—I thought I should I walked through this life mundanely, but it turned out that a peaceful life was far from being as easy as I thought, and it was Mr. Brando who made me understand this."
Griffith answered silently.
Yes, maybe only when that moment comes, people will be able to understand. Even if it is to guard everything that is precious at the moment, it turns out to be a luxury.
Both of them watched the lights in the dark.
"Have you ever thought, this may be the last New Year we can see in this life, Magdal?"
"But people are still guarding this last bit of light carefully."
"Hope the long night will pass."
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Freya checked her horse for the last time. She patted the animal's neck, smoothed it, and carefully added hay and beans to it, and then carefully withdrew from the stable. The lights were bright in the distance, and the soldiers of the White Lion Corps were wiping their weapons and armors. Although it was New Year's time, the whole camp was full of enthusiasm. Looking ahead, everyone was making final preparations.
After today, they will leave this homeland to participate in the real war on the plateau.
Although many people are on the battlefield for the first time, everyone seems very heroic and joking with each other. A young soldier enthusiastically discussed his undocumented wife and life after the war-although many people understand that most of them may not be able to return to this land.
But people encouraged each other, and everyone clearly understood that the reason they went to death generously was precisely because of the unforgettable concerns behind them; and the reason why they chose to leave was precisely because of their deep love for everything here.
Freya stood silently in the darkness.
And what is the worry in her heart
Is it just for Eruin
Or for everyone in Buche
She looked at the soldier's young face from a distance, and the happy smile on it was stabbed in her heart. That night as if it was still Braggs, the bright moonlight shone in the alleys of Braggs, the melodious music from the tavern was like a nocturne, and the eyes of the two faced each other.
She still remembers that she was wearing her favorite military uniform and dressed up carefully, but the dumb guy didn't seem to notice. He just told her what to pay attention to in the future, and then personally put on the ring she gave him. Situation.
'Do you now understand why I want you to go to the Royal Knights Academy, Freya? '
'Because Freya, I need your help. '
The Valkyrie of Eruin bit her lip tightly, and tears fell down unexpectedly.
"I have no idea… "
"But I'm just for you."
"All of this is..."
She covered her mouth and turned around, but she didn't expect to bump into someone hard. Freya, who lost her balance, fell backward almost subconsciously, but a hand caught her before that. The girl from Buche raised her head in astonishment. The first thing that caught her eye was that. The familiar, tall figure, tears rolled down at that moment.
Brando looked at the girl silently, with mixed feelings in his heart. He, Freya, and Roman were all born in Buche, and the three of them were the most familiar with each other, but he did not expect that he would be here. The simple girl occupies such an important position in her heart. He gently wiped the tears from his face for the Valkyrie lady, and suddenly regretted the decision he had made.
He only understood now that it would be a heartless thing for Freya to go to the Royal Knights Academy alone, to an environment completely unfamiliar to her.
But for him, this ignorant and innocent girl from the countryside of Buche chose this path without hesitation.
Freya stared at Brando's hand in a daze. On the index finger, there was a ruby ring shining with gloom, which was exactly the same as it did at that time.
"This... Is this?" She almost couldn't believe her eyes.
"I'm sorry, Freya," Brando replied awkwardly, "I accidentally broke the ring you gave me. This ring was specially made by Master Tamar. I can't accompany you tomorrow. Karasu, but I hope it will protect you instead of me—"
Tears welled up again, but this time, it was tears of happiness.
With tears in her eyes, Freya watched Brando carefully holding up her hand, and then put on the ring with her hands. At that moment, she felt she almost fainted.
"Come with me to the banquet, okay." Brando took Freya's hand and was about to take her out.
But Freya stopped.
Brando turned her head and looked at her. The girl shook her head firmly. She seemed to pluck up all her courage and said, "I'm going to the battlefield tomorrow, Brando."
"But I don't know if I can come back alive—"
"Tonight, let me be willful once, okay?"
It was a lily blooming quietly in the dark, and Brando looked at Freya steadily and said nothing for a long time.
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