Chapter 21 Parting

The border of the Huning Empire in the Shadow World, Lichtenstein Castle.

Four days passed in a flash, and the morning of the Shadow World's end had arrived.

The moon had already set, and the rosy clouds of dawn began to rise, like a delicate silk, covering the sky.

At five o'clock in the morning, a painting of autumn mist was quietly unfolding in the vision from the top of Lichtenstein Castle.

The top of the castle tower pierced into the clouds, penetrating the clouds and mist of the sky. Several young men and women stood quietly on the top of the tower, their figures looming in the light of dawn.

The Civilization Exemplar Squad and the three members of the Merchant Guild were admiring this tranquility and beauty that they would soon lose, on the top of the castle tower.

"Mr. Lanqi, I hope to see you again."

The young master of the Merchant Guild had become an ambitious young man, as if a lost person had found his direction, understanding what kind of life he wanted to live.

And Lanqi was his mentor and friend.

"I don't know when that will be."

Lanqi smiled lightly, standing on the top of the tower and overlooking the forest below the stone railing, as if he could feel his connection with the earth. This was an experience brought about by a different kind of enlightenment and a wonderful journey from everyday life.

Although the young master of the Merchant Guild didn't contribute much during the battle, he had always been the most cooperative in the early stages of Lanqi and Frey's screening of traitors.

Because the Kingdom of Canberra and the Kingdom of Hutton were extremely far apart, with the Kingdom of Canberra in the west of the South Continent and the Kingdom of Hutton in the far east, the ultra-long-distance communication magic between the two countries required the conversion of several national stations, making it difficult to contact each other normally.

"Maybe in two years?"

The young master of the Merchant Guild thought for a while and said.

The United Kingdom Council held an anniversary celebration in the Kingdom of Canberra every year, as well as a small celebration every five years and a major celebration every ten years. Two years later would be the next ten-year celebration, when an extremely grand large-scale celebration would be held.

In addition to a large number of tourists from various countries in the South Continent, the royal families, great nobles, academic leaders, and platinum-level and magic crystal-level challengers and card creators registered with the South Continent Association would receive official invitations from the South Continent United Kingdom Council to participate in the event as guests.

The young master of the Merchant Guild believed that Lanqi would not be absent from this level of event, and they could meet again in the real world at that time.

"See you then."

Lanqi patted the young master of the Merchant Guild on the shoulder and said.

If all went well, he would retire in two years.

It wouldn't be bad to travel to the Kingdom of Canberra at that time.

The young master of the Merchant Guild nodded.

After a moment of silence, he asked again:

"Mr. Lanqi, is there anything else you can teach me?"

He cherished every opportunity to communicate with Lanqi.

"Pay more attention to the people around you. If you like her too, don't make her wait too long."

Lanqi just looked at the distant horizon, not looking at the young master of the Merchant Guild, and said.

Hearing this sentence, Hyperion suddenly felt a bit of acute stress disorder.

The last time Lanqi met Prince Einol and Sophia at the Card Creator Association, he said the same thing.

As a result, Einol almost hugged Lanqi on the spot, leaving Sophia there!

Just as Hyperion was worried.

The young master of the Merchant Guild turned to look at his guard sister.

He just looked at her quietly, without saying a word.

And the guard sister was also stunned.

At this time, on the high tower surrounded by morning mist, silence spoke louder than words.

The sun shone through the clouds, sprinkling on Lichtenstein Castle, covering everything with a golden glow.

The distant mountains presented distinct layers of color under the sunlight, and the dew on the trees nearby sparkled.

"Bye-bye."

Lanqi smiled and said goodbye, and walked back to the fifth floor of the castle with Frey and Hyperion, leaving the fairy-tale environment to the two of them.

Stepping into the corridor, the temperature was obviously much warmer, and light footsteps bounced and echoed in the stone corridor, with a joyful atmosphere permeated in the air.

Everyone moved carefully when leaving, for fear of disturbing the two people on the tower.

"This young master is not a blockhead, he understood your words clearly!"

Hyperion whispered to Lanqi in surprise.

Could it be.

Was this guy really a little angel, who liked to help others make matches?

"I am best at mediating conflicts and disputes, and helping with blind dates and matchmaking is not a problem. All kinds of civil matters are my strengths."

Lanqi smiled triumphantly, he just liked to help others spread sugar.

"...?"

Hyperion felt that Lanqi looked like a good young man now.

Where exactly was the problem...

"Mr. Lanqi, thank you very much for taking care of us."

The male guard of the Merchant Guild also left the tower with them, and sent them to the fifth floor staircase, stopping here and expressing his heartfelt thanks to Lanqi.

"Farewell."

"See you next time."

After saying goodbye.

The three of Lanqi went down the spiral staircase inlaid with mirror-like copper railings, their light footsteps echoing in the castle staircase, contrasting with the hourly chimes from the distant church.

Passing the corner of the floor, accompanied by the occasional birdsong from the window in the distance, constituted a symphony of dawn.

Soon, they arrived at the base floor of the castle.

At the end of the staircase, a solemn door stood in front of them, the gilded pattern inlaid on the huge door shining with a sacred light under the reflection of the glass windows.

Pushing open the door, they were greeted by the faint scent of candles in the church.

In the church, three clergymen were performing morning prayers.

They knelt side by side in front of the altar under the rose window of the church, bowing their heads deeply, clasping their hands together, and reciting the prayer in low voices.

Every wisp of air in the church was filled with an atmosphere of peace and harmony. The huge chandelier hanging from the high ceiling seemed even more solemn in the quiet environment, filled with natural light, illuminating the entire church.

The clergyman's whispers, devout prayers, and the occasional flickering of candles constituted the tranquility of this morning.

The three of Lanqi stood quietly by, without disturbing their morning prayers. They watched the clergymen's focused prayers.

Until the morning prayers ended.

The three clergymen also walked towards them.

"I hope to see you in the Northern Continent in the future."

The leading priest bowed and said.

They had important responsibilities.

And now that the Northern Continent was in turmoil, they couldn't leave their posts without authorization.

Unless things settled down in the future, they might have a mission to be sent to the South Continent.

"Who knows, fate will guide everything."

Lanqi spread his hands and smiled.

"..."

Hyperion didn't say a word.

In fact, in three months, she and Lanqi would really be going to the Northern Continent.

She only hoped not to meet these three people in the Northern Continent.

At that time, if the two of them concealed their identities and became bandits, it would be very embarrassing if the police and bandits met.

Everyone was saying their final goodbyes.

There were about a few minutes left until 5:30 in the morning, when the Shadow World would end.

This dreamlike five-day vacation would come to an end.

"By the way, I'll go see the Princess."

Lanqi looked at the clock and said.

"Go ahead, we'll meet in the Liminal Space."

When the Shadow World ended in a while, all the challengers would return to the Void Gate entrance where they entered the Shadow World according to their team, and each team would enter a separate Liminal Space to complete the settlement of the Shadow World and the distribution of rewards.

...

The second floor of the castle, room 201.

Princess Alexia sat quietly on the bed, looking out the window.

The golden leaves were blown up by the breeze, bringing rustling sounds of falling leaves. The castle was surrounded by morning mist, covering the valley and forest with a mysterious veil.

If possible, she actually didn't want this Shadow World to end.

Because she didn't want to return to that nightmarish real world full of blood clans.

Even if she would be trapped in this room forever in this Shadow World, she would be willing, because this place made her feel at ease.

Hearing the sound of the door lock, she looked in surprise at the opening door, and Lanqi walking in.

"Your Highness Alexia, I have to say goodbye to you temporarily."

Lanqi greeted her, and also said goodbye.

"You came alone?"

Alexia asked.

"I thought it would be easier for you if fewer people came."

Lanqi said with a smile.

"..."

Alexia hesitated for a while.

She really hoped that only Lanqi would come, because Lanqi had seen her crying the most.

"Actually, I usually look like a very aloof Princess, it's just that you see my embarrassing side, that's why I'm so casual."

She spread her hands and asked, like a childish girl revealing a small secret.

"So if you see me maintaining a cold appearance the next time you see me in private, it means there is danger."

When she said this sentence.

Alexia seemed to have returned to that high and mighty princess aura, and even her expression became a bit awe-inspiring.

Because she was also telling Lanqi—

If she had become a puppet of the blood clan the next time they met, don't trust her anymore.

"Princess Alexia, you must not expose yourself, and you must not succumb to the blood clan."

He didn't hesitate for a moment and answered immediately.

This made Alexia silent.

She was as if she couldn't speak.

For a long time.

"Lanqi Wilfort."

"What's wrong?"

"I'll be waiting for you in the Kerui Ti Empire."

In other words.

It was asking him to come.

It's just that Alexia couldn't say the words "Please be sure to come and save me."

When she opened her mouth, she had already expressed it in other words.

"I will definitely come."

The white shadow, Lanqi's back, had disappeared outside the door.

But this faint and unhesitating voice could be heard clearly.

At the same time, as the hour hand of the church clock pointed to five thirty, time seemed to slow down in an instant, waiting for some kind of change to happen.

The Princess of the Kerui Ti Empire, sat blankly.

She stretched out her hand towards the hazy shadows that appeared in the white world, as if asking for help.

"This time, there's clearly no demon affecting my emotions, why..."

Even though she was still trapped in the caged tower.

But she already had a glimmer of fragile hope in her heart.

Alexia murmured, desperately wiping away the tears that kept overflowing from her unseen eyes.

The clear brilliance filled the air, and the entire castle also began to rise like a bubble.

A little bit of dawn's light, delicately and quietly slipped into the church through the dissipating walls.

This five-day and five-night [Sanctuary Villain Banquet] had also ushered in the final settlement moment.

This chapter corresponds to the plot of the next three volumes. The real world of the third volume is the Cardinal Chapter of the Northern Continent, the fourth volume will be the Kerui Ti Empire Chapter of the Southern Continent, and the fifth volume will be the Demon World Restoration Chapter of the North and South Continents.

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