Endless Silver Machine

The nobles of the Bis Empire came to the Principality of Setia, and Xuechao was also asked to attend.

The visiting nobles were representatives of the "Bis Twin Towers" who were famous in the cross-border war - the "Chise" family and the "Heinz" family.

It was difficult for Xuechao to understand the topics they talked about with the ministers. She only attended the meeting as a symbolic presence.

All she knew was that the meeting ended in harmony.

Then, the war started without warning, and the Bes Empire, which was still in the early stages of reconstruction, marched towards the Principality of Setia.

Even the Bisi Empire did not immediately rebuild a complete army and nobility with magic armor to guide the changes in the war situation.

It is said that the "Bis Twin Towers" that we talked about last time did not appear on the battlefield, whether it was because such a small country did not need their action, or because of other reasons, Xue Chao, who stayed at the mansion, did not know yet.

She is only worried about Suzune's safety now. The war has not spread to the capital yet, so you can feel relieved.

Later, news came to the mansion that the "Two Towers of Bis" were convicted of "treason" and imprisoned for supporting the Principality of Setia.

It was only then that Xuechao understood the significance of that meeting, but there was nothing she could do.

The war finally reached the capital, but due to the snow wave, the damage was not further intensified.

But the barrier is indestructible, but it cannot guard against the human heart. There is a rebellion in the mansion protected by the barrier.

"Snow tide, continue to protect the capital."

"But the master's priority is higher..."

"Do you still remember the contract we made? The one you should protect is the country we built together."

That was the contract made between Mephis Setia and Snow Tide during the cross-border war before the Setia Principality was established.

"No...I can't do it!"

In the vortex of trouble, she resolutely gave up her responsibility. Without the barrier used to protect Mephis Setia, the capital's gates were easily breached.

This is the first time she has shown such a strong will after entering into a contract with Mavis Setia.

The nobles who wanted to take the Grand Duke's life had already broken through the last defense of the mansion, and there was not much time left for them to argue like this.

But at this last moment, Mavis Setia actually smiled.

It was not a crazy smile because one's country was about to perish, nor was it a smile of regret because one's life was about to disappear, but a gentle smile like a mother.

"Xue Chao, compared to you when we met, you are more like..." Holding the small hand of Xue Chao who was kneeling opposite him, Mavis Setia corrected his statement, "You are already a human being. .”

"Why is this...Mephis, I can't be happy now..."

"That's really a pity. It only lasts a few seconds, but I just wanted to make you happy in the end."

"Eh……"

Through the clasped hands, Yukishio felt the huge magic power flowing from Mavis Setia to him.

She immediately realized that the next sentence would be the farewell between the two.

However, she did not hear her master's last words, and the transfer magic was activated.

In the radiance of magic, Xuechao could only read her mouth shape.

——Live as a human being.

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The snow tide was sent to a safe area in the middle of the capital by special transfer magic, and the war that continued to spread to the center would soon spread here.

She didn't have time to stay in a trance. Mavis Setia left her last words before she got up from the ground.

Even if he is caught by the enemy, he will not die... To be precise, the concept of "death" does not exist for him.

But Mavis Setia sees herself as a human being, so Yukishio must also live in this world as a human being.

The spotless mansion dress immediately lost its beauty.

She ran through the smoke-filled streets and fell countless times, but she still got up and ran towards the familiar market.

The fate of the Principality of Setia has been forgotten by her, because just now, the contract with the Principality of Setia, or rather with Mephis Setia, has disappeared.

During the time she was escaping, houses continued to collapse, innocent citizens continued to die, and her tears flowed endlessly.

Putting the harsh sounds out of hearing, I kept apologizing in my heart and praying for forgiveness in my heart, but I didn't even know who the person was apologizing to or praying to.

The market is no longer familiar. This is not the market that Xue Chao is familiar with.

She searched for the alley among the collapsed houses, and the smoke made her vomit more than once.

The alley in the impression can no longer be seen as it was before, and the place where Suzune lived has also turned into ruins.

Xue Chao finally stopped because she didn't dare to move forward.

The person I most want to see every day is the only person I don't want to see now.

Finally, she went to see her.

The reality is not that cruel. It has not taken away everything that belongs to Xue Chao.

Suzune was injured, but she was still alive.

"Ringtone!"

Finding a familiar silver-haired girl among the ruins, Xuechao dragged Suzune out from under the bricks, regardless of the bloodstains on her hands scratched by the bricks.

Suzune was still alive, and just knowing that was enough for Yukishio to ignore the pain.

She held Suzune's head and let her lie down on her legs. The blood from the scratch stained her beautiful silver hair and her cheeks.

"Ringtone..."

Uncontrollable tears fell on Suzune's face, and she finally slowly opened her eyes.

The hand that could not be raised touched the cheek covered with dust and tears.

"My cute face is all gone..."

"No...hiss..."

Yukishio replied with a choked voice, squinting his eyes and raising the corners of Suzune's mouth slightly.

"Princess can't run out without permission..."

"I'm not a princess...I have nothing to protect..."

"Aren't you here to protect me now..."

Suzune smiled weakly, and the thick smoke drifting in the wind made her cough violently.

Yukishio never stopped crying, and Suzune's breath became weaker and weaker.

"Ring tone?"

The ringtone on her knees had no response, and the only answer she received was the sound of weak breathing.

Xue Shio decided to live as a human being and then told the secret that he had hidden from his best friend until now.

"Lingyin, you still don't know my real name..."

As she murmured to herself, the pure white magic circle bloomed quietly.

When Yukishio said that name in Suzune's ear, a crack appeared in the space.

"I'm sorry, I don't want to be alone...I'm sorry..."

The pure white light could be seen from thousands of meters away, but no bard recorded this moment.

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