After being delayed for tens of minutes at Crossbell Airport, the scheduled ship returning from the Leman Autonomous Prefecture in the center of the mainland finally landed.
The blond double helix in a business suit spotted the purple-haired girl at a glance and walked straight towards her.
"Ling, have you been waiting for me for a long time? I heard that you have something urgent to come to see me for."
"Well, but this is not a suitable place to talk. It may take up a lot of your time. Are you free now?"
"It's okay, I just don't have an appointment this afternoon. We have known each other for so many years, and this is the first time you have come to me in such a hurry. I'm also very curious."
Ling, who is only 1.4cm tall, and Bell, who is over 1.7cm tall, are really a bit stressed when they stand together. Should it be said that the Kurois family has excellent pedigree? Her tall figure can still be seen in the airport.
It really stands out from the crowd. (Maria Bell's bare feet 169cm "Bi Rail Setting Collection")
"Why are you still wearing high heels when you are already so tall?"
"This is the so-called business suit. Graceful gait and charming temperament? It has nothing to do with that. Once a person stands taller, the scenery he sees is different and he enjoys the pleasure of looking down at the world. Don't you think so? Well, Ling
You're probably too short to understand it."
After being explained in a Maria Bell style, Ling found that she couldn't seem to find any words to refute.
She pointed to Zhanqian Street outside the airport in an attempt to change the subject, where there was a guided vehicle she had prepared in advance.
Normally she is more accustomed to walking on both feet, but this time she was picked up by car out of consideration for Maria Bell.
Although in the Erebonia Empire, due to the implementation of the "Empire Traffic Law" last month (minors are not allowed to drive), Ling's driver's license obtained four years ago can no longer be used in the empire. But in Cross
Bell has not yet introduced relevant laws. Her car is the latest high-end bulletproof car of the Lineforte Group. President Irina gave one to all the special advisers in the group. The pedals are specially modified.
It’s an extended version, so you don’t have to worry about someone with short legs unable to apply the brakes.
"The Rozenbelk Workshop? It's really great. I haven't been there since I was a child, and I've always wanted to visit it."
One of Belle's main interests is collecting dolls, and her favorite is the Rozenbelk doll.
"Let me declare in advance that I will not take orders. Grandpa Yorugu will not meet outsiders either."
"I understand, I understand. Your works are works of art and not mere commodities. I don't like those soulless shopping mall goods either."
Although it was a mountainous road, the car drove smoothly up the road, and its off-road, shock absorption, and climbing capabilities were simply not like those of a car. Even Bell was full of praise for its performance and considered whether to buy one and try it out.
After Ling reversed the car and put it into the garage, she led Bell into the workshop. Bell was here for a visit, and Ling didn't mind introducing each room on the floor of the workshop to her.
"Who would have thought that there would be such a crystallization of modern technology in the wilderness... This is really... not inferior to our IBC's technical capabilities."
"It's just behind closed doors. Okay, let's get back to the point. Then I have something I want you to see."
Ling took Maria Bell into the secret room. Lying quietly on the big velvet bed was a little girl.
"This is...a doll?"
Maria Bell walked over, talked, breathed and touched her wrist, and asked with some uncertainty.
"Could it be that... you don't know her?"
This reaction made Ling very surprised. It was obviously the highest masterpiece created by the Kurois family, but Bell couldn't recognize it when he walked in front of him?
"Should I recognize him?"
Bell asked Ling a little strangely.
"If I'm not mistaken, she is the royal child worshiped by the d∴g sect. She is also the 'private property' of your Kurois family."
"Ling, are you saying that this child is the one who disappeared five years ago and his whereabouts are unknown?"
"Why, it doesn't look like it?"
"I remember it was recorded in ancient books that Miko should have ice blue hair... But since you said so, let me check it out."
Hearing Ling's serious attitude, Bell cheered up. She stretched out her hand, and a huge crimson magic wand was summoned into her hand. Using the wand as a pen, she drew a huge formation formation in the air.
After that, the seven-colored light converged into alchemical marks and appeared in front of Bell. As a sound like a crystal breaking was heard, Bell's expression changed from confusion to enlightenment.
"Yes, judging from the identification reaction, it is indeed the Holmonks made by the ancestors of our Kurois family. The time when the human body was refined was about five hundred years ago... There should be no other possibility.
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Putting away the magic wand, Maria Bell looked at Ling.
"As expected of Ling, I was almost fooled by the causal shield."
"Then, the next step is to return the property to its original owner? In order to realize the millennium long-cherished wish of your Kurois family, this child is an indispensable core, right?"
After listening to Ling's words, Bell shook his head.
"Unfortunately, the ancestors' attempts have proved it. In our Kuroisi, Miko cannot be awakened. What is needed to revive this child is 'fate', and this is something we cannot give. I think
When the child came out, you were quite wary of the child's existence, and even a little anxious. In fact, there is no need to be like this."
Ling indeed regarded Qia as a huge problem.
"Since this child will fall into your hands, it means that there is a 'fate' between you and her. Her awakening may also fall on you."
"You mean I was chosen by her? But I hate this involuntary feeling."
Ling made no secret of her distaste for Qia. Even though her true inner feeling was to protect her, she still pretended to hate the child in front of Bell.
"It's no wonder that you have such thoughts. Now, Ling, I was thinking about it when I was reading your collection of essays. You are actually a 'heretic', right?"
Bell pulled up a stool and sat down, facing Ling face to face.
"According to the teachings of Sunday School, the goddess Edes created the continent of Samria. This world is the center of the universe and the only place for survival. The ancestors of the Kurois family also once thought about whether humans occupy the world.
The proposition of "central position". The result of thinking at that time was that "making the goddess's works appear great is considered to glorify the goddess."
"It's a very alchemist-style judgment. In other words, it's closer to the views of the theologians of Qiyao Church." Ling replied.
"Sure enough, in fact, people living in the continent of Samria will basically not reject this brainwashing that has lasted for thousands of years. As members of the fantasy family, we in the Kurois family have thought more about it, but you and we have fundamental differences.
Because of the difference in gender, you have never considered the possibility that the world is perfect and harmonious from the beginning. From your paper, what I see is a fragmented microscopic world where everything is governed by probability and nothing happens.
It is certain. But are the experimental results under microscopic conditions really the same under macroscopic conditions? The goddess gives the world structure and order through the function of the original principle, and it is this structure and order that enables us to understand
Coming to this world is the result of choice, not accident or necessity.”
"Bell, what do you want to say?"
"Humans on the mainland did not distinguish between the concepts of sky and heaven until two hundred years ago, and this was only limited to intellectuals. The heaven mentioned in church stories is actually a matter of another phase. For civilians who lack knowledge of the other world
It’s still a far-fetched concept.”
"Bell, are you talking about the limitations of cognition?"
"You can think so. Even the part you think is free will, is it really your free will? You have to eat when you are hungry, and you have to rest when you are tired. These are very common things, even if they are not out of free will.
To do this, you must abide by the 'rules'. Otherwise, life cannot be guaranteed. Your resistance to Miko is probably because you regard her as a 'life' equal to yourself. We are all human beings.
It is indeed very shameful for one party to be manipulated by the other party. But if you put aside this point of view and treat her as a 'phenomenon' and a 'law', you won't feel so uncomfortable, right?"
"Well……"
"Although the millennium long-cherished wish of our Kurois family is the reappearance of the illusory treasure, we are not so arrogant as to think that we can be equal to the treasure, or even superior to it. Of course, that is also my personal ultimate pursuit of the great secret method.
But before we reach that state, I think it is better for us urchins who have not gone far on the road of exploration to have a humble heart."
After talking with Bell, Ling felt suddenly enlightened.
"It turns out that my unhappiness is just because I am making trouble."
It was as if the entangled knots had suddenly been untied. The entanglements that had troubled me before now seemed to have become ridiculously willful.
"Of course, the recovery of Miko is also a good thing for me. I have already drawn the design of the tower, and now I can finally start to implement it."
"tower?"
"It is the central structure that gathers the spiritual power of the entire Crossbell and completes the Bi-Zero plan. It is also the place where Miko becomes a real Miko. I named it Orchid Tower."
"!!!"
This familiar term made Ling realize that the plot had come full circle and finally came back.
"If Miko hadn't appeared in front of you, wouldn't the Orchid Tower have been built?"
"Although that possibility also exists, I have considered a backup plan. In fact, this kid is not the only one who has the highest level of Hallmonks. You must have heard about that workshop. oz73 and oz74.
In principle, it uses the same structure, and as long as necessary adjustments are made, it can be used as a substitute. Of course, the performance will be a little worse than that of Yuzi. But according to my calculations, it is still within the error range."
No wonder, no wonder Maria Bell is not so concerned about Qia's affairs. It turns out that she has been prepared for a long time. Miriam and Altina can actually be used as Qia's spare parts. This is something Ling does not understand.
The plot that I know is something that is not mentioned at all in the game plot. This is the first time Ling has heard of such an operation. But now that she has Chia in hand, Bell will probably not go looking for those two children again.
Alright.
In this way, Maria Bell helped Ling untie her knot, while Qia was temporarily placed with Ling.