Do not confiscate my citizenship!!

Chapter 867 Lanqi's Last Commission

"Kaliera's memory seems to be beginning to end..."

Lanci and Talia both regained control of their bodies, but now they no longer belonged to this space and could only watch this fragmented world of memories collapse.

The next moment, the turbulence of time and space surged again. Lanqi and Talia felt dizzy and weightless. Their consciousness traveled through a long journey, and everything in front of them became blurred at an accelerated speed.

Until they heard the faint and regular "clang clang" sound again, their consciousness began to return, and the light between their eyes pulled them up quickly from the depths of their dreams.

"..."

Lanqi's fingertips trembled slightly, and he slowly sat up straight, took a deep breath, and the fresh and cold air rushed into his chest.

I just woke up and my vision is still a little blurry and I can't adapt to the strong light.

The luxury compartment is spacious and private, with warm beige and brown tones dominating the view. The train moves at a steady pace as before, without much noise, and the sound insulation of the carriages and corridors is excellent.

He squinted his eyes and turned to look at the glass window beside the table. The mountains and fields outside Brillda were shrouded in a thin layer of mist. The morning sun was rising on the distant horizon, making the thin ice flowers on the car window sparkle with crystal clear luster under the golden natural light.

The few remaining traces of sleepiness in my mind were completely dispelled by the cold.

He covered his shoulders and stretched his muscles, and he felt much more awake.

"Judging from the scenery, we probably haven't slept too long. We are still in the mountainous area outside of Brillda."

Lanqi murmured to himself.

He clearly remembered that when he first came to Blierda, the Botswana Province had continuous mountains that took several hours to pass through completely.

The magic crystal screen embedded in the wall showed the progress of the Brillda train. There was indeed plenty of time, as it was only a little before nine in the morning.

"Lanqi, what on earth was that dream just now?"

Talia lowered her head, her hair still covering her eyes and eyebrows, and she seemed to be stammering as if she had not fully woken up yet.

"After Kaliela finished writing the letter and sent it out, she herself turned into the Land of Fallen Gentleness. Probably, then it was our fourth Shadow World timeline."

Lanqi thought about Kaliera who had disappeared in the direction of the Hanging Mirror Gallery, and sorted out the time node of this memory.

Lanclos, who had originally prepared to face death calmly, decided to revisit the Land of Eternal Night and visit the Corridor Academy in the Purgatory City in the Demon Realm at the end of his life after reading the letter from his old friend.

However, as soon as Lanclos arrived at the central room of the academy, he saw the [Mirror of Tiberius] used by Kaliera. He then used the three uses left for him by Kaliera to see through the conspiracy of the vampires, and finally went to the Horning Empire to die.

"But, but she knew that this letter would cause Lanclos to become the Black Sun Tyrant and receive eternal punishment. How could she have the heart to send it out with a smile?"

Talia woke up from her dream at this time, but she still couldn't get rid of the feeling that she shared with Kaliela.

She always had a strange way of blending with this intimate magic of Kaliela.

Just seeing Kaliela leaving, she felt something aching in her heart.

Kaliera gambled his life four times with the Hanged Lord Tiberius, three of which were left to Lanclos, because with just one gamble, Kaliera would have seen the conspiracy of the demons of the Horning Empire in the [Mirror of Tiberius], and only Lanclos was capable of truly resolving this world-destroying disaster.

But Calliera must have seen and guessed what the end of Lanclos would be, so she kept Tamisa, the continuation of her life, to save Lanclos one day in the future.

"Tata, if we were replaced by Kaliela and Lanclos, would you choose to send the letter when you encountered such a situation? Or would you choose to perish with Lanclos in the illusion of a peaceful dream?"

Lanci asked Talia, who was sitting across the table.

"I will, but I'm also afraid that at the end of this journey there will only be eternal regret."

Talia felt that she might not be able to be as decisive as Calliera.

The love that was scarred at that time turned Lanclos into a tyrant of the Black Sun and lived like a walking corpse.

But she believed Lanci could do what Lancross did.

Because she witnessed Lanqi's decision completely in the shadow world, and every step he took was without any hesitation.

“In fact, at the end of life, it is not necessarily that you have accumulated more and more, but that you have nothing from the beginning. As long as you have experienced the beauty and completed your mission, you can let go without regrets. If you can recognize this, it may be enough to smile at the end of your life journey.”

Lanci guessed Kaliela’s state of mind.

The process of understanding Lanclos's state of mind in the film world is also the process of understanding the state of mind of Lanclos's friends.

However, it was Talia who experienced Kaliera's journey in the final shadow world, and she should understand Kaliera's feelings better than herself.

"Why doesn't it just keep piling up? Could it be that Kaliela is as free from desire as you are?"

Talia could indeed understand Kaliela's feelings.

But perhaps it was the age difference, or perhaps it was the difference in times, she could not fully understand Kaliela's mature state of mind under the blood moon.

"Whether it's an afternoon of running around or a long time spent, it will inevitably come to an end. Kaliela, who has fallen into the gentle land, knows this very well. She can't wait until the day when she and Lanclos can live happily together."

Lanqi patiently told Talia his guess.

"The joy that will be lost the moment it is obtained is what they pursue blindly. After repeated attempts, they will finally find that what they are pursuing is not the fleeting joy and the inevitable destination, but something more important."

He believed that Talia would understand what he said.

Just like now, the restoration of the demon clan is just around the corner. Even if Talia doesn't have to do anything, she may be able to just lie down and wait until the restoration of the demon clan. As long as she is willing to come forward, she will immediately be regarded as the last demon king by the demons of the world.

But Talia no longer thinks there is anything good about restoring the country.

The long-cherished wish that she had once thought about day and night was given up by her in just two years.

"It seems that there is really nothing that I can't let go of. If I find what I really want..."

Talia listened to Lanqi's words and thoughts and nodded slightly.

"In the era of the bloody moon, the two of them experienced joys and sorrows, and had long since gained enlightenment. They can put down the burden of life at any time, and no longer have too many fantasies and extravagant demands for happiness."

Lanci continued to speak to Talia. Although her emerald eyes did not retain any nostalgia for the old dream, she was still quite moved by the ending of Lanclos and Kaliela.

"Although Kaliela had nothing but memories in the end, she was still willing to give everything. The same is true for Lanclos. Love is not what they pursue, but what they already have. Therefore, they can learn to let go and unload the burden, and their hearts have gradually been filled and overflowing."

Lanqi believes that they who have come this far and realized all of this will eventually transcend and connect life and death.

No matter whether the sky was about to break dawn or set in the evening, they had walked step by step through the blood moon world.

Even though Kaliela died, she left a small spark behind to illuminate the darkness for Lanclos and guide the way forward.

The story of Lanclos and Calliera is not necessarily a tragedy, but rather a story of each other bringing grace to the dry hearts of the other.

Lanqi thought to himself.

However, he noticed a slight sobbing sound from the other side.

When I looked up, Talia was already in tears and her eyes were red.

"Tata, why are you..."

Lanqi's own inner touch has actually been experienced throughout the long journey of the entire film world.

And Talia looked like she was still immersed in Kaliela's notes.

He stopped talking before he finished his usual words.

He pulled a handkerchief from his coat pocket and handed it to Talia.

"you……"

Talia reluctantly took the handkerchief, not wanting to meet Lanqi's concerned eyes.
"Laugh if you want to... Do you think I'm like this..."

Soon she began to sob again.

She knew that every time she shed tears, Lanqi would think in his heart, why is she like a woman.

"No, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry like this after watching the movie with you."

Lanqi said with a hint of guilt.

Every time he really made Talia cry, he would be at a loss.

Because he thought Talia had always had a tough character, and the more he provoked her, the more powerful her counterattack would be.

Only when Talia started to cry, did he suddenly realize that his strong teacher Talia was such a woman.

There was silence between the two of them for a long time. The new scenery outside the window was still gradually unfolding. The light flickered on their cheeks. The little black cat was guarding outside the box and had not returned for a long time.

"Tata you..."

"Hmm?" Lanqi waited until Talia's breathing gradually stabilized, looked at her, and prepared to say something.

But on the side of her face, her eyes were still slightly red on her crystal clear skin.

The soft pink and blue of the morning light, the sun shining through the light clouds, and the breeze rising with the fragrance of flowers and fresh air.

Lanqi looked away. Being stared at by Talia in such a weak and dependent manner, he didn't know how to talk to her.

He had rarely felt Talia's face so gentle, as if the warm sunshine of spring, and her tears washed her eyes until only a fresh and unworldly beauty remained.

"What did you just want to say?"

Talia took the initiative and asked him softly.

"Then our journey has come to an end. Whether it is the commission or our agreement, it has all been fulfilled."

Lanqi sat opposite Talia, listening to the subtle rumble of the train and said.

He helped her find her sister, put an end to the blood clan chaos in the Krelian Empire, and brought her relatives and friends back to Ikerit. His work was thus successfully completed.

"..."

Talia remained silent.

In fact, even the restoration of the demon clan, which she had not entrusted Lanqi with, might be completed.

She didn't even know if Etiou would ask her to be the leader of the demon tribe when she met Etiou and Rosalinda in Flower City.

Talia didn't understand why Lanqi was so reliable and able to help her at every moment.

Her stubborn character is bound to bring her even greater disasters.

But there happened to be such a person who was willing to support her and make all her wishes come true.

Traitor!

This kind of person must be a traitor!

but……

"Lanqi, can you help me complete the last commission?"

She said silently.

"Are there any unfinished commissions?"

Lanqi responded immediately, and a sense of responsibility for work arose spontaneously.

If there are more commissions, he has to work harder. If the work is not finished, he cannot enjoy his holiday without distraction.

"I once lost a pigeon in Nanwantina Territory."

Talia mentioned, looking towards Ranci.

"..."

Lanqi's lips instantly pursed into a wavy line.

"I did it. I'm so sorry."

Lanqi stood up suddenly and bowed to Talia.

This time he didn't hesitate.

In fact, he had long planned to confess to Talia after everything was over, but he had not found a suitable opportunity to be alone with her.

He planned to wait until Talia was in a better mood before explaining the situation to her.

"I had kind of guessed it a long time ago."

Talia's voice didn't sound surprised, but surprisingly calm.

It seemed that she had noticed some clues from a certain time, but she just didn't verify it with Lanqi.

She knew that as long as she really asked Lanqi this question directly, Lanqi would definitely respond truthfully.

"And the killer who might kill you is also me, right?"

Talia raised her hands and touched Lanky's lowered cheeks, making him look directly at her.

"Yes."

Lanqi did not look away this time, admitting his own cleverness.

He was a little scared of Talia holding his head, but he knew he had to face it.

Looking back now, I realized that it was wrong for me to tease Talia without any scruples at the beginning, and I should have apologized to her a long time ago.

"It's really fun to battle wits with you. Now when I think about the first time I met you, it makes me want to laugh."

Talia's laughter did not convey any emotion, and she let go of Lanqi's face.

"How can I make amends to you?"

Lanci asked Thalia.

Since he had done something wrong, shooting Talia's pigeon and teasing her, he would accept the punishment.

"I'm so cold, help me fix this first."

Talia turned her head, folded her arms, and gave instructions as if mumbling to herself.

After solving this problem, she will consider whether to forgive him.

"..."

Lanqi thought for a while, then walked over, took out a blanket and covered Talia with it.

"Emotional fluctuations can easily lead to autonomic nervous system disorders. When crying, emotions fluctuate greatly, the sympathetic nerves become more excited, and adrenaline secretion increases, which leads to peripheral vasoconstriction, reduced blood flow to the skin, and a feeling of chills. After crying stops, the parasympathetic nerves become excited, and chills can also occur."

He observed Talia and analyzed.

"Of course, it could also be that physical exertion causes a drop in blood sugar, especially when you cry. Your breathing speeds up, which consumes more energy, causing your blood sugar to drop more, and you'll feel chilly. You should eat more hot food to replenish your body. In addition, dehydration causes your body's temperature regulation function to drop, and crying and shedding tears will cause you to lose water. Mild dehydration can affect your body's temperature regulation function, causing you to feel chilly. I'll get you some hot drinks."

Lanqi carefully educated Talia on science and showed concern for her health. Finally, he came to a conclusion and immediately prepared to set up the food cart to get some food for Talia.

However, his words almost made Talia burst into laughter due to her tears.

Her chuckle made Lanqi stand still, not daring to touch the food cart again.

"Still cold."

Talia said again firmly.

The sofa chairs in the luxury private room are very wide, so even if one person sits there, two people can still sit side by side.

Lanqi looked at her in astonishment.

Talia lifted the blanket slightly and patted the sofa cushion next to her, indicating that he should come in.

Lanqi stood there for a few seconds, watching Talia who seemed to be getting colder and colder after she lifted the blanket. He finally sat down next to Talia.

"hug me."

Talia instructed bluntly.

Lanqi, who felt guilty, hesitated for a moment, but had to do as he was told. He put his arms around Talia's waist and let her hug him.

And this time, Talia leaned towards him very actively.

Talia felt surprisingly warm, but perhaps because she had just cried, she still felt a little trembling.

"Let me rest for a while."

There were traces of tears in Talia's eyes, but a smile on her lips as she leaned on Lanqi's shoulder.

That unresisting closeness seemed to be telling him——

She no longer blamed Lanqi.

(End of this chapter)