Endless Silver Machine

Under the toxin of Weir's magic suit "Jack the Ripper", the life of Komachi, an ordinary human being, quickly withered. Her levitation magic lost its effect, and her petite body fell from mid-air to the ground like a fallen leaf.

However, Vere's condition, who had plotted against Komachi, was not as good as it seemed. The bright red liquid spread behind Vere, who was lying on his back on the ground.

"Wil!"

Misty cried and lay next to Will. It was only then that she realized that Will had been hiding such a serious injury.

"The two guys, Mixie and Komachi, are here for Misty and I's magic costumes...in order to activate the plan that has been laid out..."

After insisting on finishing his words, Weir gasped and coughed up a few mouthfuls of blood.

The Dragoons lost Komachi's control and turned into immovable iron blocks. It shouldn't matter if they were left alone for the time being.

Aika walked up to Vail who was resting on Misty's knees. Vail could only look at him with bloodshot and tired eyes. Misty raised the longbow with trembling hands stained with Veer's blood.

But she has no intention of starting a fight now. This move is just a deterrent action made when watching Aika come over.

"Aika, how far have you investigated the Mimicry Magic Equipment?" Professor Cocona shouted from behind Aika, "Is there anything like that, something like a core code? Miche has thought carefully about it. , added a lock, without which it cannot be completely cracked, it started immediately!”

"Core code?" Aika shook his head. He had never heard of it when he was in the Protoss territory. "Vell, what do you mean by the thing that will be activated soon?"

"Using the Bis Empire as a sacrifice, the magic formula to eliminate all magic particles has already been arranged... The vacant position will be filled with mimic magic equipment. Now it only requires two orthodox magic equipment levels of magic to activate... …”

"That is to say, the magic equipment necessary for activation has not been gathered yet. If the magic circle is activated in an incomplete form, if you are lucky, nothing big will happen, but if you are unlucky, it may become very troublesome. "

"The eldest lady of the 'Heinz' family understands very quickly..."

"What is that core code, do you know?"

"I don't know either..." Weir coughed up a mouthful of blood again, "The mimicry magic costume was all made by herself..."

At this time, Aika's PDA vibrated as if someone was contacting her. Without taking his attention away from Will and Misty, he took out the vibrating PDA from his windbreaker.

"It's Charlotte."

Aika did not expect that at this time, she would receive an active contact from Charlotte who was far away in the territory of the Gods.

No, since their signal has been received, it means that they have arrived near the Bisi Empire.

——Is it Aika? I'm sorry to contact you suddenly. Her Royal Highness the Princess said that you have returned to the Imperial Capital now? What has become of the imperial capital now?

"How about what?"

——Why are you pretending to be confused? Doesn’t August have such a big problem now? It has all spread to the Tebiri Kingdom!

As soon as Aika picked up the PDA, Charlotte on the opposite side threw a series of questions. The problem is that she and Aika don't seem to be talking about the same thing.

If it was just Aika and the others who broke into the northwest district of the imperial capital and then clashed with the corporate guards here, it didn't seem to be an issue worthy of publicity.

"What are you talking about... By the way, when you were in the territory of the Gods, did you ever hear about the 'core code' about the mimicry magic equipment?"

——There is nothing more important than what is happening to August! Wait... Anjie?

After a period of noise, it seemed that another girl was standing opposite the PDA.

——Sorry, Miss Charlotte is a little confused now, I will take her place. What code did you just mention?

"The core code, I don't know what it is specifically, it should be related to the Mimic Magic Equipment. Professor Cocona needs that."

——The researchers from the Protoss gave Miss Charlotte and me a string of characters that might be some kind of code, but they didn’t know the meaning of these characters, so they didn’t explain it to us in particular. I don’t know if this is what you are looking for. Now I will pass it on to your PDA. Please check it carefully.

After a few seconds, Aika's PDA received a string of unknown characters, which he transferred directly to Professor Cocona's PDA.

"This is it, this is it! With this, we can completely stop the mimicry magic equipment system. Hey! Miss Miche, don't be so excited!"

Professor Cocona, who seemed to be performing a one-man show, did not stop operating the keyboard with his hands while speaking. It seems that Miche, whose consciousness is said to have turned into a data stream, is still engaged in a fierce battle with Professor Cocona that cannot be seen by the eyes. .

Professor Cocona's mind is already comparable to that of a magic suit, so he shouldn't lose to her.

——So, is the problem solved now?

"Well, thank you for your hard work. You brought the most critical things back from the Gods' territory."

——So back to the question that Miss Charlotte just mentioned, Her Royal Highness the Princess...Her Royal Highness the Queen not long ago...Zi——

"Anjie? Charlotte?"

The PDA was immersed in the noise of losing signal. As a result, Aika still didn’t know what the problem that Anjie and Charlotte mentioned was.

"nailed it!"

As he spoke, the fight on Professor Cocona's side seemed to be over.

It's a tough fight, but it doesn't look that difficult on the surface. Probably Professor Cocona and Miche had a brainstorming session somewhere unseen, and Professor Cocona won.

"I helped you settle Komachi this time..." Will raised the corner of his mouth bravely and asked in a down-to-earth tone, "As a favor, can you help me take in Misty?"

"Eh?"

This must have been Will's own initiative. Misty showed a surprised expression as she didn't expect him to say this.

"Are you qualified to say any favors to me?"

"So I'm just asking you... If I'm not here, Misty's life in the association will not be easy. Many people are targeting her... She was expelled because of the problems with the elves. Guy, just follow me and learn to do something. If you leave the association, there will be no place for her..."

As a girl who was expelled from the elves, Ling thought of Corel, who had the same problem as Misty.

She had noticed a long time ago that there were similarities between Corel's magic equipment "Star Crossbow·Deb" and Misty's magic equipment "Star Bow·Fifth Emperor Constellation One", but she did not expect that they would have the same origin.

"Actually, to avenge the family that was persecuted in the past... the outcome will be fine no matter what. Even if we can really achieve revenge against this dirty empire, many things we have lost in the past will not be back..."

Will took a deep breath in order to keep his head clear after losing too much blood.

"Human and human beings, no matter who they are, as long as they are cut and peeled off, they are just pieces of meat...you will understand after you die..."

Weir's tone gradually slowed down, and the last words became a little difficult to hear clearly. Misty, who was kneeling next to him, quickly took hold of his hand that was hanging down weakly.

"Wil! Don't die!" Aika has not had much contact with Misty, and has never seen her express her feelings so strongly. "Didn't you promise me... that after it's over... we will go together? No one knows. A place..."

But Will seemed really tired and couldn't even open his eyes to look at Misty who was crying.

Aika couldn't do anything to Misty, who was definitely not going to resist now, even if she was a member of the Nemesis Society who was committing heinous crimes.

Aika did not respond to Veer's request at that time.

There is no doubt that as Aika's mortal enemy, he has no qualifications to speak favorably to Aika.

But Aika didn't explicitly say no when Veer was sober, so if he attacks Misty now, it will create despicable and sinful psychological pressure.

Perhaps, Weir had noticed Aika's contradictory psychology and deliberately made that request in front of him, but did not give him time to refuse.

Cocona took back her magic machine and walked to Aika and Ling with her hands in the pockets of her white coat.

Misty now poses no threat at all, and Aika uses her loss of interest in her to convince herself to give up on her.

"You decide what you want to do. I won't attack you now, but if you hinder us, I will defeat you without hesitation."

After leaving these words, Aika left Misty with Will, turned around and left with Professor Ling and Cocona.

"Aika, is it really okay to leave it alone?"

"As long as there is no threat to us..."

Aika did feel compassion for Misty, who was a crying mess.

But she is a member of the Nemesis Society and the enemy who took away Lolo and harmed Wei Xi. This must be made clear.

Now Aika is more concerned about the changes in August mentioned by Charlotte and Anjie on the PDA. This is deep underground in the northwest area of ​​the imperial capital where information is completely cut off. They have no idea what is happening in the outside world.

"Please wait!"

Misty caught up from behind them, completely catching Aika by surprise. She hadn't even wiped the tears from her face.

Aika originally thought that Misty was not ready to let them go, but Misty who caught up did not hold the long bow in her hand.

"I can take you there, please save Will!"

Misty was forced to put down her dignity, grabbing Aika's windbreaker and pleading continuously.

"Where are you going?"

A man's strong voice sounded from the opposite direction of the underground space.

Aika ignored Misty for the time being and turned her head to look over.

It was a middle-aged man who appeared alone opposite them. He was about 20 years old, with neat short dark red hair, a tall and well-proportioned figure, a pair of deep black eyes and a high bridge of nose.

He was wearing a snow-white shirt and a black tie that looked like that of a young man on the street. The overall look was elegant and elegant, with some kind of fiery directness hidden in it.

Aika glanced at Misty, who was still holding her windbreaker with both hands. She looked at the man with eyes full of vigilance like a small animal. Probably Misty didn't recognize the man who suddenly appeared.

"May I ask who is calling?"

"It doesn't matter who I am, what's important is that isn't that child an accomplice of the Nemesis Society?" The man raised his finger and pointed at Misty next to Aika, "Shouldn't you arrest her immediately? ?”

Misty deliberately turned her head away from him, maybe deep down she was afraid that Aika and that man would really collude.

How to deal with Misty is not important to Aika. As long as she leaves Vail, she will no longer seem to be a threat, but just now she took the initiative to take them to "that place" on the condition of "rescuing Vail" ".

"That place" may be where Luo Luo is now. If Misty sincerely wants to save Veer, whose life is hanging by a thread, and is not deceiving everyone, Aika will not give up this rare opportunity easily.

At this time, besides them, the footsteps of a third person echoed in the empty metallic corridor.

Behind that man, senior Lilith and several kingdom magicians also arrived here at this time. Those kingdom magicians who did not follow should have calmed down the riot by the company guards and stayed at the scene to stabilize the situation on behalf of Senior Lilith.

The man also noticed that other people besides them had come here. He turned his head casually, keeping the visitor, Aika and the others in sight.

After Senior Sister Lilith and the kingdom's magicians saw the man's figure, everyone who recognized his identity bowed in front of the man.

"His Royal Highness Prince Leman Yiela, I didn't expect you to be here..."

"I stopped by here on a whim to have a look. Whose subordinates are you?"

"Yes, this is the national magician detachment under the 'Luo Xi' family, here to investigate the magic power explosion point that appeared deep underground in the northwest district half an hour ago."

"I see, it's the 'Roxi' family." The man who was respectfully called "His Royal Highness Prince Liman Yiela" touched his chin thoughtfully, "I didn't expect the relationship between these princes and nobles now. Such a big change, don’t you think? Your Excellency Lilith.”

"...As you said."

"You're lying..." Professor Cocona didn't recognize the man's appearance, but he still had an impression of the man's name, "Aika, that man is the first prince!"

"The first prince... Lan Ming's brother..."

Naturally, I didn't care about Aika, the royal name of the Bisi Empire, but I had roughly guessed his identity when I heard the surname "Iela".

"The first prince is recognized as the strongest man in the empire, so be careful."

Professor Cocona didn't care much about the affairs of princes and nobles, but she had heard such rumors before, so she warned Aika in a low voice not to let down her guard just because the other party was Lan Ming's brother.

The empire is the strongest. Since the prefix "recognized" is added, this should be the case. It's just that compared to Gurley, the pressure that this Riman Yiela brings to Aika is far less tangible and intangible than the latter.

"Aika Chise, I have heard about your deeds when I was outside."

"What……"

"You kidnapped my imperial sister and plotted rebellion against the Bis Empire all over the world... I don't care how much water is mixed in this description. After all, with Lan Ming's character, even if he is kidnapped, he will not submit obediently. Since she I have followed you honestly, I must be willing to do so. And my purpose of returning to the Bisi Empire now is actually to talk to you."

"Isn't it for the country?"

Aika felt that this "His Royal Highness" was incredible. Now it is clear that Lan Ming's life is threatened by his own country, which seems to be not worth mentioning in the mouth of "His Royal Highness", who is Lan Ming's brother.

"The so-called struggle for power is just a child's game. To be honest, I don't have much interest in that kind of house game." Liman Yiela's tone could be heard with high consciousness, "Of course, Lan Ming is my sister, and it is natural to hope that she can live a stable life without thinking too much. So, if there is a way to solve the current situation, I would also like to try my luck. I just returned home August has heard about your sighting information, so I have to come and see you first even if I have to make Zi Ming wait a little longer."

"What's the meaning?"

"Aika Chise. The magic equipment 'Mechanical Alchemy' inherited by your 'Chise' family is the original body of the world tree 'Yuktrasil', right?"

After being pointed out by Leman Yiela as an identity she had never stated before, Hitomi did not hesitate to come to Aika's side silently in this situation that required her to come forward to confirm. However, she didn't say anything to explain Liman Yiela's correction, she just stared at the man quietly with a cold gaze that she had never seen before.

"The World of Warcraft tree 'Yectrasil' outside the fifth level is said to be the source of the birth of magic equipment. The emergence of the World Tree has changed the entire world, but the continuous flow of magic particles in the air has become a natural flow. One link does not need to be provided by the World Tree. Then the world must be restored to the way it was before the birth of the magic suit, that is, the original world where the "Fu Surname Family" with supreme power and the "relics" that everyone covets do not exist. . All we have to do is destroy the World Tree, but because that kind of thing was simply impossible in the past, no one has ever considered it. But I have been in the ruins for so many years, and I happened to find a way to enter. The way to completely destroy her through the barrier of the World Tree.”

"Do you want to use Hitomi..."

"That's right, this can only be achieved with the magic equipment of your 'Qianze' family."

"Hitomi, is what he said true?"

"The Light Flame Sword also said..." Ling told Aika the information he unexpectedly obtained while questioning Wei Xi's death, "The name of the aviation magic ship is the same as the World Tree, 'Yuktrasil' It’s the only way to enter the inside of the World Tree.”

"If you destroy the World Tree, the foundation of the world will be shaken, and it will eventually usher in collapse."

Hitomi's insidious response was equivalent to confirming Liman Yiela's correction to her.

"That kind of ending should be thousands of years or tens of thousands of years later, right?"

"You can't destroy the World Tree!" Misty pulled Aika's windbreaker to warn him, "Vell and my home are both there, and the woman you are looking for is also there! I can take you to the World Tree, please. Don’t destroy it!”

"Oh? This is really a world full of wonders. I thought that using the World Tree's body, 'Mechanical Alchemy', was the only way to enter there, but I didn't expect that the Nemesis Society had already settled there."

Misty's shoulders jumped in fright at Leman Iela's voice. It seemed that she was telling a secret that the Nemesis Society could not disclose. But in order to protect the place where her memories are left and use Lolo as a threat, Misty must tell Aika immediately.

For Misty, Vale's existence is probably more important than the Nemesis Society. Just like family means more to Aika than the world.

"Even if she doesn't say so, I can't promise you now that I will help you deal with the World Tree."

Aika doesn't have any special feelings about Hitomi's revealed identity.

Hitomi is his sister, his partner, his magic costume... now she just has a new identity.

Even if he knew Hitomi was the incarnation of Yggdrasil from the beginning, the fact that he liked her would not change anything.

"I also want to take Wei Xi to the World Tree. Only there can she be awakened."

He gently pushed Hitomi's shoulder to make her stand behind him, and he stepped forward to reject Liman Yiela's request for cooperation.

"It doesn't matter if you have unfinished business now. I just hope you can provide the power to destroy the World Tree, and I'm not in a hurry to do it now."

Leman Yiela seems to be a reasonable person and does not force others to do anything.

At this time, Misty roughly wiped the tears on her face with her sleeves and raised harsh questions to Leman Iela.

"Even if the World Tree is destroyed, tens of thousands of people will be buried with it. Doesn't it matter to you?"

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."

"The Principality of Setia, which was previously invaded by the Bes Empire, is now inside the World Tree." The people who could understand Misty's words more quickly were probably Aika and Ling who had a glimpse of Wei Xi's memories, "Then It is part of the Principality of Setia sealed by the magic weapon 'Snow Tide Ji', and everyone there must now live in the environment inside the World Tree."

Both Aika and Ling knew what was going on. Wei Xi and Liu Yin came to this era after sleeping in the space rift for decades when the Principality of Setia was destroyed. And what Misty said was not a fantasy. If the space cracks involved the surrounding areas where they were at that time, it would be possible.

But the only person who can answer this question is Wei Xi, who is not yet awake.

"I can show you the way."

Misty has devoted everything she has to begging for help from Aika and the others, and Aika cannot feel the hypocrisy with ulterior motives.

If what Misty said is true, Aika doesn't want to affect the country that Wei Xi once protected with all her heart.

Leman Yiela saw Aika's attitude from his changed expression.

"Have you chosen that side now?" He smiled unmoved, "To be honest, you don't know what to do at all now, do you? I don't know what that child is talking about, the Principality of Setia I've never heard of this name either. But it looks like you guys know something."

"I also need to make sure," Aika glanced at Misty who pursed her lips and lowered her head. "If she deceived us, I won't let her go easily."

"Then it means that our negotiations are only temporarily put on hold, right? Even if I use violence, I can't take away the power of 'Mechanical Alchemy', so let's wait until you get there and finish what you want to do before making a decision." Li Man Yiela did not put pressure on them from beginning to end, but just negotiated with them in a calm manner, "In comparison, destroying the World Tree may not be that important now. The Bis Empire has reached such a state of chaos, You will definitely come back here with Lan Ming. At that time, let me hear your answer."

After leaving these words, Liman Yiela decisively gave up the negotiation, and his tall figure left everyone's eyes.

It wasn't until His Highness the First Prince left that senior Lilith and the magicians of the kingdom relaxed their tense nerves.

"Senior Lilith, what happened to August now?"

"Uh...just now, Her Royal Highness the Queen announced something..."

Senior Lilith gestured to the kingdom magicians behind her with her eyes, implying that it was not convenient for her to answer Aika's sensitive topic now.

"Aika, if you have something to do, do it as soon as possible. This is the order of His Royal Highness Prince Leman Iela."

That sentence was meant for the magicians of the kingdom, so that they would have no reason to question Aika's actions.

"...I will wait here for your return."

And this sentence was whispered by senior Lilith to Aika alone.

The figure wearing a cool uniform was deeply imprinted on Aika's retina. Senior Lilith left such a strong and slender figure in Aika's memory.

Without further communication, Senior Sister Lilith led the kingdom's magicians into the underground space behind Aika and the others. There are still Komachi and Dragoon left there, so maybe the magic burst that Lilith-senpai said she wanted to investigate before was her battle with Wil and Misty.

"I will return."

Aika said this to Senior Lilith's back.

I don’t know if Senior Lilith heard it, but she didn’t turn around.

But Aika believed the words had reached her.

Aika turned to look at Misty who was no longer crying.

"Is the place you want to take us to the inside of the World Tree?"

Misty nodded obediently.

"Is Luoluo there?"

"Lylicia should have put her there. I don't know, it would have been there if she hadn't left."

This sentence is equivalent to not answering Aika's question. No, it's not that there was no answer. "Didn't leave" already shows that Luo Luo did indeed stay in that place for a certain period of time.

If fate favors the two of them, Aika might be able to see Luo Luo again.

"Then let's go and pick up Wei Xi now. If Wei Xi hasn't woken up when we see Luo Luo again, it won't be called a perfect ending."

Ling deliberately said jokingly in a relaxed tone, and the solemn atmosphere quickly relaxed with her playful words.

"That's true," Aika looked at Misty again, "But we don't have the ability to save your Will, and I have no obligation to save him."

"As long as we can get back there, there is a way..." Misty was very frustrated, "I can't take Wil back there if he's not there. If I wait any longer, he will die!"

It turns out that among the two of them, only Will has the means to enter the inside of the World Tree, and Misty alone cannot do it. That's why she tried every possible means to beg Aika to take them along the way.

The original purpose of Aika and the others coming here was to find clues about Lolo.

Now it seems that there is no hope for Komachi who took Lolo away in front of Aika. Miche has been defeated by Professor Cocona, and Misty and Will have become their only clues.

Then there is no reason to hesitate. A few minutes later, the ancient aviation magic ship "Yuktra Hill" took off into the sky and headed towards the Kingdom of Tebiri at the highest speed.

…………