In mid-October, Wanglong Port is still warm and warm.
From time to time, moist sea breeze blows from the blue sea, and white-winged seagulls circle in the harbor, making cool calls.
The laurel trees on the street are still lush, and the leaves cut the sunlight into pieces, sparsely shining on the shops along the street.
Chu-red bricks form the exterior wall of the cafe. Behind the golden-brown glass showcase is the quiet interior of the cafe, with small round tables scattered here and there, where a few customers are drinking coffee and tea and chatting about recent current events.
A long whistle came from the harbor not far away. It was said that it was emitted by the new iron-clad ships in the south. Now, such whistles are gradually spreading to the harbors in the eastern border of the empire.
"Ding bell~" The door of the cafe opened and the wind chime on the door eaves was touched, making a crisp sound.
"Hello, welcome~" The maid in the store came forward skillfully and kindly, and then she realized that the person who entered the room was a beauty dressed in men's clothing.
The snow-white trousers fit perfectly, and the jacket looked like some kind of navy uniform, with epaulettes and embroidery.
After this heroic woman entered the room, her eyes swept across the room, she quickly locked her target and strode over.
"So it's here, let me have a good meal." After saying that, she sat down directly and asked the maid to serve a glass of ice-cold wine.
At this time, the people in the cafe turned their attention to the other person sitting at the same table as the guest.
It has golden spiral hair, a light white sun hat on its head, and wears a light blue and white fashionable dress with a small handbag on its waist... Its face is hidden in the white lace veil, you can see
It's not true, but that kind of figure should be that of a rare beauty.
Just when everyone was guessing which family she was the eldest lady of, the beauty in men's clothing who entered the room later spoke directly.
"Letis, why are you still dressed the same as you were ten years ago? It feels like you are fashionable and yet very earthy."
It was really a gathering of enemies, and she would immediately taunt her when she opened her mouth. Letis clenched her fists, resisting the urge to hit someone, and then spoke unhurriedly.
"Don't you know how to keep a low profile? The way I am dressed is the most suitable for the current situation. You are just like a fool, wearing such clothes for fear that others will not know that you are here." Although there was anger in his heart, he was educated.
Letis was so good that she couldn't think of any curse words for a moment.
"Yes, yes, my style, Alena, is just like this, and I can't change it, haha." Seeing the deflated look of her old friend, Alena laughed again.
"You should be free and at ease as a human being. Why hide and hide? I don't think the lords of the Eastern Territory care about this. I often do business with them."
Alena said, lifting her hair from her ears, showing a confident and proud look.
"Okay, okay, you are awesome, hum." Letis decided to ignore this guy and picked up the tea cup to drink tea.
After the two of them said hello and got a little familiar, Alena asked about other things.
"Why are you the only one? Didn't Niya come? I heard that Lorraine and Eidolon also came."
"Niya has arrived a long time ago and is now at Bumansha and Lily's home. As for Lorraine, she said that she has notified Eidolon and will probably arrive in the next two days."
"I came here just to pick you up. I was afraid that you wouldn't know where Bumantha's house is and would be embarrassed by running around."
"How is it possible? The environment on the sea is so complicated and I won't get lost, let alone on land." Aliena looked disdainful.
As they talked, the two argued about who knew the road better, who was often late for class at school, and other related issues.
After a while, and after almost three drinks, the two of them got up and left the cafe.
"Did you see that big ship docked?"
On the street leading to the dock, Alena pointed at a parked iron-hulled cargo ship.
"I saw it, it's ugly." Letis commented sincerely.
"Well, how can you call it ugly? Do you know how practical it is? Whether it's cargo capacity, fuel conversion efficiency, or durability, it's a huge breakthrough, okay?" Alina said about the ship.
good.
"But it's ugly." Letis replied with just one sentence, then turned around and walked to the other side of the street.
"In my place, I would build a beautiful cruise ship so that everyone can have a dreamy enjoyment and experience."
"What's the use of a cruise ship looking good? It's only practical if it can transport things." Alena followed.
"Practical things are actually very easy to satisfy, and the actual needs are only those. But the spiritual pursuit is never-ending." Letis said about her new ideas in recent years.
"Aha, you seem to be talking about the kind of literary girl who loves a better life. If I hadn't known that you had invented destructive weapons, I would have thought that you were the kind of young lady who is not deeply involved in the world and is addicted to dreams.
"
"I am." Letis turned her head and glanced at Alena.
"Who said you have to be realistic to become mature? I think being able to stick to your original intention and hobbies is also a real strength."
"That's true, but I still can't believe it." Alena shook her head and said nothing.
In fact, she had inquired about Letis's whereabouts and knew that this eldest lady had lived a very dark and humble life. That kind of huge gap was probably not something that ordinary people could bear.
If he could see the look he had at that time, I'm afraid the two of them would never be friends again, that look of humbling themselves to the ground in front of their old enemies and friends.
And seeing that Letis was still the same as in her memory, she felt inexplicably relaxed and happy, and even wanted to quarrel with her to make this guy angry.
Night, in the fields in the countryside.
At dusk, little stars are scattered in the sky, but the afterglow has not yet dissipated, and a few smokes are rising in the village.
A two-story stone hut is brightly lit. The hut that used to be occupied by one person is now crowded with busy and lively people.
"Niya, has the cream been stirred?" Bu Mansha was busy in front of the stove in an apron.
"Okay, I'll bring it right away." With that said, a mature beauty with curved horns walked into the kitchen from the hall.
"Okay, let Alena sprinkle the cut fruits on top, evenly."
"Uh-huh."
"Where's Letis?"
"She was talking to Lily, and the two of them were talking about the styles that were popular in the imperial capital in the past."
"Hells and Dean are playing next to each other, don't worry."
"OK."
After that, the two of them were busy again. When the sumptuous dinner was almost ready, there was a sudden tremor from the roof, and then the familiar voice of Eidolon.
"Stupid bird, it's all your fault. Didn't you say you remembered the direction? You flew in the wrong direction several times."
Then there was a burst of aggrieved chirping.
"Ye Ling~" Lily also became happy at this time and quickly climbed up to the second floor.
After a while, a girl with twin ponytails and dragon horns came bounding downstairs. She was wearing an oriental-style dress, holding Lily in one hand and holding a 'fat bird' in the other.
"Wow, sister Niya, Letis and Alena, you are here too."
The dragon lady jumped around the room curiously.
"It feels much bigger than last time. It was only on the first floor at that time. No wonder Dai Ju admitted her mistake and searched for it for a long time." After hearing what she said, the 'fat bird' in her hand once again made a chirping sound.
"Okay, okay, I got it. I'll give you something delicious later." After saying that, Ye Ling let go of Dai Ju's hand and let the guy jump up. He immediately squatted on the top of the cabinet and looked down at the people below.
people.
Although it is a bird, following Lorraine Hill has greatly improved its intelligence. Now it basically recognizes several people in the room, except Lily and Alena, who are relatively unfamiliar.
"Tweet~" (There is something delicious)
This guy smelled the aroma of food, flapped his wings, moved his fat body, and began to search with his eyes.
"Hmph, looking at how fat you are, I will definitely have to help you lose weight when Luo Lan comes." Ye Ling sat at the table, shaking his legs, and then took a good look at Lily, and then the two talked about these years.
changes.
"I didn't expect that my idea back then would actually come true." After listening to Lily's story, Ye Xing sighed.
"Lily told me before that she wanted to find a handsome and powerful prince, and she would play games to pursue this goal."
"At that time, in order to help Lily realize her wish, I was too worried and used many methods in the game to achieve the result, hum."
"But I'm awake now." Alena held Lily's hand and told her.
"Yeah." Lily's eyes were bright red, and then she wiped them with her hands.
"No, no, no, I'm sorry. It's my fault for talking about things that made Lily sad." Seeing this, Ye Ling jumped down from the chair, came to Lily, and quickly apologized and comforted her.
"It's nothing. In fact, I was too naive at the time." Lily blinked and let the tears stay in her eyes.
Slowly, after a while, her mood gradually stabilized. At this time, there was a knock on the door.
"Dong dong dong"
"Who is it?" Ye Ling ran to open the door and made a happy voice.
"Sister Luo Lan~(*^▽^*)" She opened her hands and wanted to hug her.
"Ah, it's Eidolon." He said and picked up Eidolon with both hands. Unfortunately, this person was not Lorraine Hill, but Vimiya.
"Did you miss me, little Ye Ling?" Wei Miya touched the little guy's hair. Among the others, Ye Ling still looked the same as before, as if he would never grow up.
"Oh, sister Wei Miya, I miss you too." Ye Ling rubbed back and forth in Wei Miya's arms, acting like a baby was something she was very good at.
"Long time no see, Lorraine." Alena walked over slowly at this time and looked at her carefully.
Today, Lorraine Hill still looks the same as before, with black hair hanging down around her neck, light red eyes that are quiet and clear, and her appearance is still that of a 16-17 year old who has never grown up.
"Loland still hasn't changed." She blinked, as if she knew something.
Now, as a member of the Young Berry Kingdom, Alena naturally knows some secrets and roughly guesses the true identity of this roommate. If it is true, then she has an extremely powerful friend.
"It hasn't changed. I guess it will be difficult to change in the future." Hearing Alena's teasing, Lorraine Hill nodded helplessly and had to admit something.
It's hard to hide it, right? There are so many statues in Crancia that look somewhat similar to me. Even a fool can guess what they are.
"Haha, then I will keep it a secret for you." As she said that, Alena pulled Lorraine Hill to sit at the table.
"Bumansha made me a lot of delicious food tonight, and tomorrow I want to eat what Loren made for me. I haven't eaten it in many years, and I miss it so much now~"
"Okay, okay~" She said so, and Lorraine Hill had no choice but to nod, indicating that she could fulfill this wish.
At this time, she had time to look at Lily, her friend who had left the royal family and returned to a peaceful life.
"Loran..." Lily walked over lightly, sat with her, and slowly talked about the past two years, what she saw, what she heard, and her final decision.
"I made many mistakes, walked a long way, and finally had to admit my childishness and innocence in the past." Her voice seemed sad.
Lorraine Hill gently touched Lily's back with her hand. She understood the complex emotions in Lily's heart, which were mixed with regret, inferiority, regret, loss, sadness, etc. These were emotions that could not be easily comforted with words, and
No one can say that they feel the same way, only you know how it feels.
So the girl could only hold her hand and listen quietly. It wasn't until Lily's mood gradually stabilized that Lorraine Hill spoke softly.
"Weimiya and I brought you a gift today."
After speaking, Lorraine Hill led Lily slowly outside the house.
"call out"
A long roar pierced the sky, a small star rose slowly, and then bloomed in the sky, and the meteors all over the sky drew a long golden arc and fell to the earth.
The golden threads are like rain, and the stars are flowing.
The brilliant and colorful fireworks rose slowly one by one, and then bloomed. The light and heat released in that moment were so hot and blazing, shaking the night sky, and shaking the hearts of everyone who was gradually pessimistic and lost.
The sweet strings plucked quietly, and the light voice sang softly.
"All my friends have left"
"I can only sing this song alone"
"But you always flash in my mind"
"But that's okay"
"All my wishes and powers"
"Will get me to that door"
…
The song is so peaceful, yet so full of power. In the low-pitched strings, the melody plays repeatedly, swirling over and over again, layer by layer, telling the love and strength that has never given up or forgotten.
"I wrote a letter to myself"
"Is there anything else I want to say?"
"I don't have to throw away my life"
"The path of life is full of mistakes"
"This may take a long time to find the road"
"Everyone is crying in vain"
"Now I see the light in my pain"
…
As the lyrics were repeatedly sung, several more harmonious voices appeared beside Lorraine Hill. They held hands and sat under the eaves with fireworks in full bloom, singing together softly.
"The path of life is full of mistakes"
"This may take a long time to find the way"
"Everyone is crying in vain"
"Now you see the light in your pain"
"Say goodbye under the beautiful sky"
"But your loving heart will become the real lifeline"