Endless Silver Machine

Visiting late at night, Senior Lilith, still wearing her spring uniform, entered the administrator's cabin for the first time.

But she was not attracted by the accommodation environment that was far superior to a student dormitory. Instead, she went straight to the purpose of coming here after taking her seat.

"Classmate Ling told me that you have heard about the current situation in the Bisi Empire from others."

Presumably Senior Sister Lilith explained the situation before she even entered the door, so Ling answered on her behalf.

"Senior Lilith seems to be here just for this matter. This will save you time in explaining."

When Ling received Senior Sister Lilith at the entrance, he did not specifically mention the existence of Inili, and Senior Sister Lilith did not ask about their source of information.

There is no news about the Bisi Empire in Shimozuki Academy. This only shows that the content of the news is far more important than the channels through which it is obtained.

"We heard that Lan Ming wanted to assassinate the emperor, but I don't think she is the person who would do such a thing."

Lan Ming is indeed a thoughtful and far-sighted princess. Aika understood this when she sent out the invitation the night before everyone left August.

During the time she spent with Lan Ming in August, Aika felt her self-esteem and pride as a royal family from her words and deeds.

"My family has no contact with the royal family, and I have never dealt with the royal family directly, so I don't know much about Her Highness the Third Princess. But judging from the reputation among the people, she doesn't seem to care about me. Someone who is obsessed with status.”

"The Lan Ming I know is also such a person, so he planned to assassinate the emperor in order to seek power and usurp the throne..."

"Speaking of seeking power and usurping the throne, I wonder if you have noticed a contradiction."

"...What is it?"

Aika only believed in Lan Ming from the bottom of her heart, but she did not notice the contradiction from the news conveyed by Yinili.

"I think Ling must have noticed it. She said something was wrong when we were in the entrance hall just now."

"Is that so, Ling?"

Ling had never mentioned these words before.

Aika couldn't help but wonder if she confronted Inili like that because she noticed details that everyone ignored.

Ling didn't know whether it was out of helplessness or speechlessness and sighed slightly, and looked at Senior Sister Lilith as if she didn't want to say anything.

But in response to her gaze, Senior Lilith made it clear that she would let her speak for herself.

As a result, Ling could only express his rough speculation.

"That princess is planning to kill the emperor and let herself rule the Bis Empire, right?"

"That's just what's said in the news."

"I know, but if you think about it for a moment, there is no need for her to do this."

Even though Ling explained it so simply and clearly, Aika still couldn't figure out how this twist was connected.

"What I mean is that she is the first in line to succeed. As long as she waits a little longer, she can legitimately become the emperor. There is no need to make such big news to cause trouble, right?"

"If you say so..."

After being reminded by Ling's few words, Aika complained that she didn't understand such a simple truth.

Royal magic equipment is the first consideration in determining inheritance rights. In the history of the "Iela" family, it was the first time that a magic costume was inherited by two royal families, so the succession rights of the two princesses were determined based on their seniority.

"Before I left home, I also heard that His Excellency the Emperor had begun to hand over the political affairs of the country to the third princess. She also attended the ceremony of establishing diplomatic relations between our country and the Kingdom of Tebiri. It can be said that the political status has been stably established. "

After Ling finished speaking, Senior Sister Lilith further confirmed Ling's speculation.

"If that's the case, why did you use that statement before?"

Ling has noticed the contradictions in the news from the beginning, so there should be no reason to question Yinili's subjective views.

"I just don't like to be induced by her like that...Besides, I just asked her what her purpose was."

Senior Lilith probably couldn't understand what Aika and Ling were talking about, but she still followed the etiquette and listened quietly.

Aika retracted his attitude. It was enough for him to know that Ling did not really think that Lan Ming might do what was said in the news.

"I don't really care about national affairs. Lan Ming approached me before and asked me to be her knight. At that time, I made excuses to refuse. In fact, it was probably just because I found it troublesome."

"Has such a thing ever happened?" Senior Sister Lilith was greatly surprised. "If you become a knight directly affiliated with the Knights, that would be very powerful!"

"Ling was also approached and then refused."

"I'm just not interested in this kind of thing. Even if I have to work, I want to find something more relaxed."

"I said you... are you too naive or something..." Senior Sister Lilith really felt sorry for the two of them who rejected the royal family's invitation, "But there is nothing you can do if you refuse formally. The royal family also has its own face, no I will give you a second chance to choose."

"Senior Lilith is actually like this, right?"

"me?"

Ling tilted her head slightly, looking at the troubled senior Lilith, and suddenly said this.

"If it were you, as a noble, you would definitely lead a very wealthy life, right? But you said you don't want to live such a life."

"Ah...I told you so."

Senior Lilith has not forgotten her original intention, and she knows it very well without Ling's reminder.

Thinking about others and thinking about yourself often lead to contradictory differences.

"Ahaha, maybe I'm not qualified to comment on your decision."

Regardless of her family's objections and giving up her noble responsibilities, Senior Lilith knew that she was a negative example to the younger generations.

"I received contact from my family, and they asked me to stay at Frost Moon Academy. If I stay here, I won't be affected by anything in the country."

"Doesn't it matter to your family..."

Senior Lilith touched Wei Xi's head naturally, which was obviously a habitual action.

"My family will probably not be affected by this kind of political change. Our family has nothing to do with politics. For them, it is just a change of leader."

"Shigezuki Academy is like a refuge."

Senior Lilith just smiled in response to Ling's teasing.

"Because this is a neutral area recognized by the mainland, it is relatively safe. Although that is said, in fact, the nobles in the academy also have small factions, and we all represent our families here."

"That feeling is really annoying."

"It shouldn't be easy to see normally, and this phenomenon is only more obvious among humans. But there are exceptions, like the teacher of our virgin class."

"Teacher Tara?"

After spending a year at Shimozuki Academy, Aika had already accepted the fact that the waitress at the inn was the tutor of Shimozuki Academy.

"Well, her full name is Tara Kalu, the eldest daughter of the 'Kalu' family."

"She also belongs to a family with the surname Fu...that's why she has that kind of magic costume."

The foundation of omniscience, a magic suit that can move objects across different timelines, an extremely ridiculous ability.

But it was this absurd ability that brought Aika and Ling into premature contact with part of the truth about the Holy See.

"Teacher Tara's situation is more complicated. The reason why she is called an exception is because she has now left the family with the magic costume... I will not talk about the matter of tutor Tara for the time being. I am here to determine what you are going to do."

"Aika seems to be planning to go to the imperial capital in person and take the initiative to find the princess to confirm."

"I can just follow Brother Aika..."

"That kind of thing... there will be many experts over there to handle it..."

Luoluo's voice seemed like he hadn't heard it for a long time, and it even felt strange.

It took everyone a little longer to understand these low-pitched words, but there was no usual hint of asserting one's own ideas in the words.

Aika was undoubtedly the first person among everyone present to understand her.

"...Lolo, do you think it would be better to do nothing?"

——Can't go...can't go...can't go...don't want to go...

When Luoluo said the long-lost words, the thoughts hidden deep in her heart poured into Aika's heart like a tide.

Only when their feelings fluctuate violently can Aika and Luoluo share each other's voices.

So far, Aika has only experienced this feeling twice.

The feelings that were originally sealed in her heart lost their shackles the moment she opened her mouth.

"It's not that I don't want to do anything..."

But that's not what she said in her heart. These three simple words are not difficult to understand.

Eventually, "can't go" turned into "don't want to go."

"Luoluo, I don't want to be a hero, but Lan Ming has helped us a lot in August, and she is ours..."

At this point, Aika did not continue.

He knew that it was a very despicable thing to show off the relationship between friends at this time.

Luoluo's inner voice has disappeared from Aika's heart, and only the first voice leaked out of her heart.

"Classmate Luoluo, there are no 'experts' in the political arena. Even if they exist, now that the news has been released, the 'experts' who can stand with the third princess have become useless."

"Senior Lilith, is there any new progress in August?"

"I'm sorry, I can only wait for the family's initiative to contact me, and there is no way to get new information."

The nobles of the Bisi Empire have dedicated family communication lines. Augustus's coup must have spread to all the imperial nobles in Shimozuki Academy.

"Senior Lilith is not wrong. I tried to contact Xia Luo about the people around Lan Ming, but as expected I couldn't get in touch."

The PDA placed in Aika's hand did not receive any response.

"Xiaoyin should be in the Holy See now..."

"Liuyin?"

If Wei Xi didn't say it now, Aika would have almost forgotten the Holy See, which is closely connected to August.

But if you need to ask Liuyin for help, you will have another layer of worries.

If it's a problem of this level, you can't just ask for information as a friend, but you must take her identity into consideration.

"It doesn't matter if you let Liuyin help, she should know more details."

"I said you asked for help, but you still spoke so loudly."

"I saw that you hadn't spoken for such a long time, and you were probably taking care of some miscellaneous things, so I kindly reminded you."

Ling took out her PDA, which meant that if Aika sat still, she would contact Liuyin personally.

Already being seen by Xiao to such an extent, it is of course impossible for Aika to really let Ling seek help from Liuyin on her behalf.

"Okay, can I just contact her now? Wei Xi, is there no problem at this time?"

"I don't think Xiaoyin will sleep so early..."

It's already eleven o'clock in the evening. It's too early or too late.

But it was already very late for Wei Xi, and she still insisted on not showing any signs of fatigue tonight.

Knowing such an important thing, I probably wouldn't be able to sleep even if I was lying in bed.

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Successfully evacuating Aika was Ling's purpose in provoking him like that.

Luoluo's condition is still not very good, and Ling can understand her feelings.

Having just returned from the ruins, and being involved in this matter before even having a good night's sleep, even the energetic Ling was a bit overwhelmed.

When she first anticipated Aika's random decision, she had no special thoughts in her mind.

Ling didn't want to admit that this was because she had experienced too much and had become numb to wandering on the edge of the Shura field.

This is just messing around with Aika.

Moreover, even if he doesn't agree with Aika's ideas at first, his correctness will always take up a greater proportion in the end.

Therefore, Ling didn't feel anything wrong with his "let nature take its course".

"Do you want anything to drink?"

"No need to go to such trouble. Besides, I promised Tiruya to go back early, and I will leave soon."

"Speaking of which, the current time..."

The coffee to cheer them up was probably no longer needed, so Ling used the kettle on the table to pour a cup of warm water for everyone.

The three girls in the family all have their own water glasses, and of course there are also water glasses specially used for entertaining guests.

"Thanks."

Because this is not troublesome, Senior Sister Lilith has no reason to decline the kindness of her juniors.

Ling looked at Luoluo holding the water glass and wondered whether he should directly inquire into the real reason for her rejection.

But after seeing Luo Luo gently blowing on the water as usual, and taking a sip, she gave up the idea.

Probably, even I can't figure out the reason.

Ling gave up her original plan and became idle waiting for Aika to come back.

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About five minutes passed, and Aika came back from the steps of the courtyard.

"How's it going? Have you contacted me?"

Looking at Aika shaking his head, he already knew the result, although this result was also expected by Ling.

"I'll try to contact her again tomorrow, and that's it for tonight."

During the calm time in the courtyard, Aika also realized that such an impulsive decision was very risky.

Lan Ming's problem cannot be ignored, but everyone's mood must also be considered.

Luoluo left his seat. She approached Aika and apologized to Aika in front of everyone.

"Brother, I'm sorry, what I said just now was a little too much."

If you must distinguish right from wrong, it should all be attributed to your own willful behavior. Luoluo has no reason to apologize.

As long as a creature can think, there will be things it is willing and unwilling to do.

It would be better to say that Luo Luo was able to always obey his own ideas because he unconsciously took advantage of her feelings.

Not only Luoluo, but also Ling and Wei Xi had no reason to take risks with him. If they wanted to refuse, they could refuse at any time.

But in fact, Ling will stick to her own ideas, and Wei Xi will occasionally put forward her own opinions, but they never completely deny themselves.

Is this the bond between family members or the obedience born from ignorant love? Aika, who has realized the relationship between the three of them, still can't tell.

"I will seriously consider it again tomorrow. Luoluo, if you don't want to, just tell me with words. I don't want to burden you with Lan Ming's problem."

Aika knew that her statement was inappropriate, as if she was comparing Lan Ming and Luo Luo to discuss who was more important.

Seeing that everyone's discussion had come to an end, Senior Sister Lilith left her seat first.

"Everyone, I will go back tonight. Tiluya is still waiting for me in the dormitory."

"Senior Lilith, I'll give it to you."

"This is Shuoyue Academy, there is no problem..."

"Although it's not a question of safety... Anyway, I'll go back with you."

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