Endless Silver Machine

Philip Yiela, who left Zi Ming's castle, received an unexpected visitor in front of his castle.

"Your Excellency Carlu, I am really surprised that you came here in person."

"Your Highness, is it really as unexpected as you said?"

Lilicia Caru, the second daughter of the "Caru" family and the sister of Tutor Tara, was carrying a baggage slightly towards Philip Iela.

Philippe Iera was not fooled by her polite, ladylike behavior. Precisely because they were in the same boat, he knew the woman Lilicia Caru better than anyone else.

Lilicia Caru, who had her chestnut-colored hair tied up, walked behind the owner of the castle, but she was no stranger to this place and it was not her first time here.

The servant brought steaming teacups to the two of them, and Philip Iera signaled for him to leave.

After waiting for only two people in the room, Phillip spoke to her.

"So, what do you want to say when you come here today?"

Lilicia did not immediately answer Phillip's question that went to the core. She just picked up the teacup and took a sip.

After putting down the tea cup, Lilicia complained in a slightly regretful tone.

"His Royal Highness is still so unkind."

In response, Phillip just smiled incredulously.

"The truly inhumane thing to do is to let my knights detain you now."

"Your knights may not be able to capture me."

"You'll know after you try it."

"Please forgive me for refusing. I may not be able to bear the reception that is too intense."

Facing Philip's explicit Wei Xi, Lilicia did not show anger, she knew that Philip would not do this.

"Then let's get to the point quickly, cadre of the association."

Philip knew Lilicia's true face hidden under her aristocratic status.

Most of the members were old aristocrats who harbored hatred for the Bis Empire. As a current aristocrat, not only was she not regarded as an outlier, but she took a position as a cadre.

Philip didn't know what methods the woman in front of him used, but she was an enemy that Philip would never despise.

"That weapon cannot be completed without the 'mechanical alchemy' of the 'Qianze' family."

"Isn't it already destroyed? I have spent a lot of effort to help you erase the traces."

"I will return this favor to you. I hope you can give up the mission of those old men and leave the 'Qianze' family and the 'Heinz' family to us."

"And drag him into the Nemesis Society?"

Phillip had already guessed that she would make such a request, and he still wore an enigmatic smile.

Philip always has a smiling expression, making it difficult to guess whether he is confusing his opponents or whether he really knows everything.

Regardless of whether he had seen through it or not, Lilicia did not reveal any flaws. She was not such a simple woman.

"As long as His Highness the Prince doesn't take action against them, I will have enough time to get them."

"What is the purpose? Isn't it just to use the ability of 'mechanical alchemy'?"

"This part is left to His Highness the Prince's imagination."

In fact, Phillip already knew the answer, and Lilicia was just not prepared to repeat the answer he knew.

Aemilius hoped that Philip could win over the "Chize" family and the "Heinz" family. The existence of these two families, once known as the "Twin Towers of Bis", had such extraordinary significance.

The Nemesis Society is probably preparing to take advantage of this unusual meaning.

The cooperation between Philip and Lilicia is actually just using each other, and for him to give up, there must be corresponding exchange conditions.

"Will I gain anything if I do what you say?"

"I will help you get what you need. I am not doubting His Highness the Prince's ability, but the Senate is also a tough nut to crack."

"...It's exactly what you said. The 'Qianze' family and the 'Heinz' family don't mean much to me. Since you can offer a higher price, I can give up on them."

"Your Highness, please don't forget that we are companions on the same boat."

Having achieved her goal, Lilicia blinked cutely and then stood up to leave.

Her figure and appearance look much younger than her actual age, so she doesn't seem to be pretending to be cute.

Philip did not get up. As long as the visitors were not from the royal family, there was no need for him to see off the guests in person.

"By the way, Lord Carlu."

Philip changed his name to her, and now she was the noble Lilicia Caru.

"Today at the parliament in the August Center, I heard that the issue of the third princess was passed."

"Really? I didn't hear that..."

"Now you've heard me say it."

"What does His Highness the Prince want me to do?"

"I hope you don't do anything."

"Since this is the request of His Highness the Prince, I can only comply with it."

Lilicia gave another slight salute to Philip and left the room.

Only then did Phillip pick up the untouched teacup in front of him.

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When Lan Ming and Wildman Egas arrived at the fourth precinct, Charlotte just completed the task assigned by Lan Ming.

"Your Royal Highness, did the parliament pass it successfully?"

"Near miss."

Lan Ming's confident answer made Lan Ming look happy, but she did not forget to briefly explain the situation to Lan Ming.

The Science and Technology Party will not take any action for the time being, and the cooperative trade city plan has been sent to the Tebiri Kingdom Government.

The Tebiri Kingdom will definitely not reject this proposal, and it should start deploying plans next.

Lan Ming turned to the staff of the Fourth Precinct and asked.

"Do you have any of our people in Lagrave?"

Lagrave is the location chosen for this cooperative trading city. Due to the lack of material resources and inconvenient transportation, the reconstruction work of this small city located on the border has not been smooth.

Lan Ming's plan is to develop this declining city into a city that symbolizes the friendship between the two countries, using a cooperative trade network to pool limited resources so that the two countries can gain what each other needs.

"Yes, always on call."

"I see."

Lan Ming did not express clearly what he needed to do, but he already knew the needs of Her Royal Highness the Princess.

Lan Ming then entrusted the Fourth Branch to strengthen surveillance of the Tebiri Kingdom during this period, as well as work matters regarding the formal launch of the cooperative trade city plan.

After arranging these tasks secretly, the follow-up work of today's parliament has come to an end for the time being.

On the return trip, Wildman Egas was still the driver, and Lan Ming was accompanied by Charlotte who had finished her work.

Lan Ming suddenly remembered the Minister of Military Affairs.

"Charlotte, I remember that you studied under the Minister of Military Affairs when you were a child, right?"

"Your Excellency, Minister of Military Affairs? Indeed, I have been fortunate enough to receive your guidance and have benefited a lot."

Xia Luo didn't understand Lan Ming's intention in asking, but he still answered her question honestly.

The tone of her answer contained admiration for the Minister of Military Affairs.

"In your opinion, does the Secretary of State for War support us?"

"With your character, it is difficult to imagine that he would express his views clearly. Even if he supports your approach, he will only act based on his own ideas."

"Is it also 'absolute justice'..."

"In my opinion, your Excellency is not only a decent fighter, but also has the strategy of a politician."

"Eh... It's really not easy for the Minister of Military Affairs to receive such praise from Charlotte."

"Your Highness, this is just my personal opinion and has no reference value!"

There was something slightly different from jealousy in Lan Ming's words. Charlotte thought so. She hurriedly explained to Lan Ming in a panic.

However, realizing that Lan Ming didn't mean that, and just interpreted her words based on his past feelings, Charlotte sat back down with a blushing face.

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Liuyin learned from his subordinates that there had been no progress in the investigation of the underground factory in the Northwest District, and felt a little anxious.

All traces have been erased. The former magic flashpoint is now just an ordinary machinery factory. The only projects it has undertaken recently are the development and improvement of magical firearms.

There is a gap between Aika and Luoluo's accident and the secret investigation. If a big shot interferes with it, the traces can indeed be completely erased.

Liuyin, who left the Holy Hall, was now walking on the road paved with white stone bricks in the Holy Land with some boredom.

The investigation was hindered and there was no way to help Aika and Luoluo. Liuyin was a little frustrated at his own powerlessness.

I have really wanted to hear Wei Xi's voice these past two days. As long as I can talk to her, maybe this depression will disappear and I will cheer up again.

But every time when she took out her PDA, she realized that Wei Xi was currently on a mission to "explore the ruins" of Shuoyue Academy.

Liuyin knew that Principal Felice would not put the students of Shimozuki Academy in danger at will, but the unknowns of "exploring the ruins" were too great.

Wei Xi comforted Liu Yin before setting off by saying, "It's just a part of the teaching internship," but she still had some worries.

At least pray for her and them... Liuyin can only do this now.

There are several scattered churches in the sanctuary. Liuyin chose the church closest to the holy hall, opened the quaint wooden door and walked in.

Under the sunlight shining through the stained glass, faint light particles float in the air. This is the embodiment of the "Saint's Protection", which can only be seen in the holy realm where the legendary Saint sleeps, and protects every Holy See knight.

The church is a "sacred place" among sanctuaries, and Liuyin comes here every day to offer eulogies. This is not a rule of the Holy See, it is just a habit developed in the orphanage.

The "Saint's Protection" does protect the Holy See Knights, so praying to the Saint should be effective...

With this faint expectation, Liuyin prays for Wei Xi every day.

Hold your hands in front of your chest, intertwining your fingers, close your eyes, and calm your impetuous heart.

Liuyin chanted hymns in a low voice in front of the statue of the saint.

I don't know whether it was his prayers that were conveyed to the Saint, or the effect of the "Saint's protection", but the light particles in the air became active.

Just treat it like that... Liuyin showed a faint smile after reciting the hymn.

The wooden door behind her squeaked, and other people came here.

Liuyin turned around and was a little surprised by the person who came in through the door.

"I remember you never come to a place like this, Cocona."

"I suddenly wanted to come over and take a look today, so I came."

When Wei Xi and others set off from Frost Moon Academy to the ruins, Cocona also returned to the Holy See.

It seems to be the Pope's request that he needs Cocona's other identity to carry out secret missions.

As for what the secret mission is, Liuyin doesn't know.

"Really..." She had no intention of dwelling on this issue anymore and passed by Cocona, "I'm going back to rest first."

Cocona did not keep her, she joked as usual until Liuyin was sent outside the church.

After Liuyin left, Cocona returned to the statue of the saint where Liuyin had just stood.

"What am I doing here..."

Cocona looked up at the statue of the saint with a wry smile. I don’t know if this statue is more than fifty years old, but maybe it was based on the portrait of the saint.

"She's completely unlike a real saint."

This statue of the Virgin is a woman holding a flag, which seems to symbolize the leader who leads mankind forward.

However, the saintly lady that Cocona knew did not seem to have such courage, and her personality seemed unable to make such an exaggerated move.

"How about I redesign one..."

But she immediately gave up doing such troublesome things.

In the end, Cocona just closed her eyes and stood there for a while, and then left the church.

She did not offer a hymn like Liuyin. Perhaps only she and the saint who listened knew whether she prayed for someone.

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