Don't confiscate my citizenship

Chapter 877 Lanci and Hyperion’s Beautiful Day

Outside the stage screen, under the starry sky-like theater dome.

“…”

Antanas looked at the curtain, his face reflected the dim light and shadow of the stage, bright or dark.

The heartbeat of the demon governor and the voice of the half-witch lady echoed in the space through the panoramic sound system.

Antanas stopped talking to Shinola next to him from the last scene, and focused on the story, as if isolated from the world, staring at the demon man and woman.

She knew that what the Governor was afraid of during this farewell was not death or life, but a separation that could never be reunited.

Suddenly, the light in the theater woke her up, bringing Antanas back to her senses.

At this moment, gorgeous lights are falling like stars, illuminating the entire music hall and decorating it into a dreamy universe.

Inside the opera house, tens of meters of towering chandeliers illuminate the interior. Countless crystal clear crystals refract blurry light under the kiss of the light, scattering soft yet bright gratings on the wine-red carpet, weaving a colorful scene. .

Looking at the empty giant opera hall, Antanas leaned back in her chair, relaxed and looked up at the sky. She almost forgot that today was just a rehearsal.

It was changed into a slightly "thrilling" fantasy opera, but it is actually a sheep in wolf's clothing - curse and coldness. I thought I was no longer your favorite person, but in the end it was just a contradiction between nothingness and reality.

All the terrifying atmosphere and suspense serve to serve the final warm ending.

Two lonely souls got their answers in the end.

The song ends with a quiet and ethereal ending, with a long aftertaste.

The distant melody seems to be whispering and praying, but also seems to be gazing and meditating. The trauma may never be healed, but the power of love will eventually heal the scars.

The last note sounded and disappeared silently, leaving a feeling that echoes in my heart for a long time.

At this point, the show finally came to an end.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work. Today's rehearsal was very good. Now we just need to polish some details."

Abigail stood up and clapped to the actors on stage to show her approval.

As long as she can maintain this state, she believes that the performance will be successful on the day of one month later.

The staff on the stage all looked like they were celebrating the success, except for Lanci and Hyperion, who seemed to be in a dream state and seemed to be in a daze.

Upon seeing this, Abigail had no intention of calling them any more.

Each actor's situation may be different, but many actors will indeed be immersed in the emotional and psychological state of the character for a short period of time after the performance. This is called "difficult to act" in the acting world. On the one hand, it is role substitution. Qiang, in order to shape the character, he will think deeply about and experience the psychology of the character during rehearsals and performances, and the immersion will last for a period of time.

On the other hand, there is the continuity of emotions and states. Drama performances often involve strong emotional expressions. The emotional and physiological states produced by actors during the performance will not disappear immediately. After two hours of wholehearted performance, from playing a role to returning to reality In life, actors may need a process of psychological adaptation and identity transformation.

In addition, the performance itself is a very involving and physically consuming process. After the curtain call, you will be excited or exhausted, which will affect your state in a short period of time.

Abigail slowly walked onto the stage and came to Ranch and Hyperion.

"Thank you for your hard work today. You performed very well. Please have a good rest."

She lightly pressed Lan Qi and Hyperion's shoulders, and looked at Lan Qi at the same time, indicating that they didn't need to worry about the theater, and she would take care of the next work.

"Well Abigail, we'll see you tomorrow."

Lan Qi gradually woke up and looked at Abigail to preach, and then stared at Hyperion, as if he didn't want to take his eyes away from her, and as if he had lingering fears that she would suddenly disappear.

"Send her home."

Abigail patted Lanqi on the back, as if urging him to leave quickly, or hoping that he would hurry up and be alone with Hyperion.

Hyperion also looks very fragile now. The theater and stage are no longer suitable for them, and they should leave here.

"Um."

Lan Qi nodded, grabbed Hyperion's hand and walked towards the audience.

Hyperion was a little surprised when Lan Qi suddenly took the initiative to grab her hand, and then she held it tightly as if she had made up her mind.

Lanci and Huberian strolled up the marble staircase covered with thick red carpet in the auditorium aisle.

They stepped through the thick and beautifully carved double doors together, as if they had entered another time and space.

After leaving the performance hall of the Opera House, they walked quickly through the internal corridors of the Opera House, a little hurriedly, but not impolitely.

When they passed through a gate, they finally came outside the building and saw the clear and bright city.

They stood on the side of the riverside bridge near the Opera House, on the stone road of the River Beach Park.

This is one of the north exits of the Icerite Opera House.

"Lanqi..."

Hyperion whispered his name and looked at the sky in Icerita in the afternoon.

The rehearsal was supposed to start in the afternoon. After they finished their performance, it was almost four or five o'clock.

"Huberlian, I'm always here."

Lan Qi said to her confidently.

"I know. No matter what difficulties I encounter, you will appear immediately. I don't know what else I will pursue after meeting you in this life..."

Hyperion lowered her eyes and recalled several turning points in her life. She originally thought that the biggest turning point was the time when the sky fell after her father disappeared. Unexpectedly, the time that really changed her life was when Icerita The day the college met Lan Qi.

Sometimes you may think it’s just an ordinary day, but maybe it’s actually the best day in your life.

Later I found out…

Maybe there will be a better day.

"I don't know when, but my wish to the goddess of fate became that you would always be by my side."

She looked up at Lan Qi and confessed.

Now they are both really still immersed in the emotions just now.

"I think my understanding of Lanclos may be higher now."

Lan Qi said with sadness still in his eyes.

Whenever Lanclos gazes at the stars of Purgatory City, what is he thinking?

Even if those shooting stars gave him ten thousand wishes, he would probably only want Miss Witch to be by his side.

"Your eyes look more like a young man's, rather than that of a compassionate saint."

Hyperion reached out her hand, wanting to touch Lan Qi's cheek, and at the same time see the emerald green eyes more clearly.

Lan Qi's joy or sorrow was never for his own sake at first.

It's more about seeing the happiness and suffering of others and feeling something in your heart.

He never gets emotional about himself.

At some point, he learned to be happy during the long journey and began to consider his own happiness, but he still did not learn to be sad. He would not truly feel fear and loss from his heart.

"Do you think I'm getting weaker like this?"

Lan Qi asked her that he had a weakness in his heart, and maybe he would not be so strong again in the future.

After all, everyone knows that a large part of the reason for his strength is that he has an inhuman heart.

"Lancros's journey is a process of tempering steel, slowly transforming from human nature into divinity, and ending the suffering and bad world. And your journey is a process of finding your heart with love and regaining your humanity."

Hyperion's eyes were bent like autumn water, implying indescribable gentleness and tenderness.

“…”

Lan Qi didn't speak, he just raised his hand and pressed it against Hyperion's hand on his cheek.

The starlight thousands of miles away was now beside him.

Not only can I look at her, I can even touch her.

The two of them waited in silence for a moment.

Lan Qi finally took her onto the bridge leading to the north bank of Yala Moat.

"My home is..."

Hyperion originally planned to tell Lan Qi that her home was south of Icerite, and the Cat Boss Restaurant and Icerite Academy were both south of the Opera House, so they should go south, but after thinking about it, she Still took back his words.

It was a leisurely afternoon and they could take a long walk.

She also wanted to spend more time with him, just for a while.

"But Lan Qi, can you take me to the temple of the Church of the Goddess of Destiny first?"

Hyperion asked Ranchi.

Miss Florence, the paladin leader of their Church of the Goddess of Destiny, wanted to meet with her for a detailed discussion. She originally planned to go to the temple to find Florence after the rehearsal today.

It just so happens that the temple of the Church of the Goddess of Destiny is on the north bank of the Yala Moat, and it is not far from the Opera House, so it is easy to walk there.

"No problem, but your teacher Artis is in the audience of the opera house today. Do you still want to go to the temple?"

Lan Qi looked in the direction he was looking at, subconsciously planned the route, and asked Huberian.

He knew that Hyperion had been determined to continue to be a priest since she returned to Icerite. After completing the graduation procedures at Icerite Academy, her employment intention was probably to go to the Church of the Goddess of Destiny.

"No, no, it's Miss Florence who's looking for me."

Hyperion preached to him.

Florence, the Holy Knight Commander who has been working for the Destiny Church of Icerita for a long time as Loren's replacement, is now often at the temple, and Hyperion often sees her. Since they are in constant contact, they have a very good relationship. .

"Ms. Florence, I haven't seen her for a long time. The last few official meetings, she asked me to help her make a [Transformation: Human] disguised as a boy, and to consult some questions in the student council room."

Lan Qi recalled that the president’s sister was a very friendly and kind-hearted clergyman.

They walked through a forest path in a square park.

The field of vision is broadened again.

In the afternoon sky with sparse clouds, a flock of birds flew by in the distance.

This place was far away from the dense crowds in the commercial district on the other side of the river. The wind gently caressed their cheeks and they squinted their eyes in comfort.

Winter afternoons in Icerite are as pleasant as spring.

The noise of the people, the playing of the musicians, and the laughter and singing of someone unknown can all be conveyed here.

Vibrant citizens shuttled on the roads outside the square, surrounded by majestic buildings, many of which were simple statues decorated with legendary gods.

The statues of Fate were watching them.

These areas were all places that Hyperion might pass by when going to the Church of Destiny, but she didn't know why Lanqi, who rarely went to the Church of Destiny, was so familiar with the route from the opera house to the church.

The clock on the clock tower on one side of Temple Square passed shortly after four o'clock.

The Church of Icerita, the Goddess of Destiny, is located at the end of this square.

The door of the temple is half open, and the carved doorposts are covered with vines, turning into witnesses of history and quietly guarding this holy place.

"Recently, I have been doing more and more work for Professor Borao, and these jobs were originally the work of Dean Loren. Dean Loren is also the high priest of the Church of Destiny, so in a sense, I am doing this. Doesn’t it count as working for the Church of Destiny?”

Lan Qi and Hyperion were chatting.

"Forget it, I approve of you."

Hyperion originally thought this didn't count, but since it was Lan Qi, she agreed.

After stepping on the steps, this ethereal palace, which has been tempered by thousands of years of faith, appears in front of you.

Their steps passed through the palace gate.

When the hot natural light shines on the white reliefs from the window lattice, the portraits of gods of different shapes seem to flicker, giving them the illusion that the gods are performing ancient legends.

"But are you really on vacation..."

Hyperion always felt that this person couldn't take any time off.

It's not that he really wants to take the initiative and keep himself busy. He actually wants to do nothing. It's just because he is too enthusiastic. When he encounters other people's entrustments, he will basically take it to heart as long as he can help him.

She knew that all the work that Lan Qi was doing was the work of the Sage Institute. Since Dean Loren could not come back, it had all fallen to Professor Polao, the dean of the Magic Institute. Professor Polao has now changed hands. When Lan Qi got it, it was equivalent to giving them the Sage Academy.

"I should be on vacation when I can calm down and admire the flowers on the roadside and think about what this flower is called."

Ranch gave his verdict on vacation and work.

It is not simply defined by busyness and workload, but the state of inner experience of leisure.

"It makes sense."

Hyperion nodded again.

They passed through the solemn and quiet space deep in the temple. Pure white stone pillars stood majestically in the hall. The further they walked inside, the clearer their footsteps became.

When they came to the huge door of the temple's confidential room, Hyperion gently knocked on the door made of pure white jade and deep gray stone.

"Miss Florence, I am Hyperion, may I excuse you now?"

"Come in quickly, come in quickly."

Along with the sound of books being thrown to the ground, or the sound of accidentally collapsing a pile of documents on the table, Florence's expectant words also sounded from the door.

Lan Qi and Hyperion took each side and pushed open the heavy stone door. In front of them was an office with a high ceiling like a cathedral. The white brick grooves on the surrounding walls were filled with classics from the Church of the Goddess of Destiny.

In the meeting area in the center of the church, a boy-like man was sitting quietly behind a desk.

Florence was slightly surprised that Ranchi was here today, but it soon turned into a joyful welcome. "Classmate Lanqi, hello!"

Florence smiled and waved to say hello to Lanci and Hyperion, revealing her dimples.

"Come and sit."

She stood up and motioned for Lan Qi and Hyperian to sit on the sofa in the meeting area.

After Lan Qi and Hyperion closed the door, she simply removed her disguise and returned to her original appearance.

I saw that she looked only slightly more mature than the students of Icerite Academy. Her whole body was filled with a harmless aura, her facial features were delicate, and her skin was very tender. Her bright red lips were her biggest feature, but she was not Like makeup, but nature.

The most important thing is that she and the president have the same pear hair color.

It made both Lanci and Hyperion feel close to each other.

"Miss Florence, it's been a long time."

Lan Qi and Hyperion sat down, and he said hello to Florence.

During the student union period, the two of them received a lot of care from the president. After many incidents were handled by the trio of Wangdu bullies, the president helped them handle the follow-up affairs and make them smooth.

"The invisible transformation technique you made for me is really useful. It helped me a lot. You are worthy of being a platinum-level card maker."

Florence praised sincerely without any hint of flattery.

"You're welcome, you're rewarded, I'm probably the worst platinum-level card maker when I'm alone, haha."

Lan Qi responded with a smile.

He heard Hyperion talk about Florence's state after learning that Loren was surrounded and killed by the three military gods.

But now it was completely impossible to tell that Florence had been crying for a while, and now her face seemed to be glowing.

By now he was relieved.

"Miss Florence, what do you want to do with me today?"

Hyperion asked Florence.

"Do I need to avoid it?"

Lan Qi immediately asked the two of them.

"No, no, no!"

Florence waved her hands repeatedly.

It was not a major matter within the church, and Lan Qi was also an insider.

"You should also know that Loren will return to the Kingdom of Hutton in about a month, and may pass through Icerita for a day or two..."

Florence twirled her fingers uneasily and spoke to the two of them.

Originally, after she had been here for a while, she should have returned to the Kingdom of Canbera in the western hub of the Southern Continent.

Because of the war, she stayed here for several months.

Now that the war has initially ended, she may not be able to stay here long before she has to go back.

When she stays in her hometown of the Kingdom of Canberra, she has to disguise herself as a man most of the time, so in most people's minds, she will be a young man.

All this is because she was born in the martial arts family Atelred in the Kingdom of Canberra on the west side of the Southern Continent. As the eldest daughter, Florence, after the birth of her younger brother, her father, Duke Atelred, discovered The eldest son had no fighting talent, so he considered his eldest daughter Florence to be the next generation head of the family.

But before that, she wanted to see Loren again.

If they don't meet this time, the next time they can meet again will probably be in the year of the monkey.

The western hub area is not as close to Loren as the eastern region, and even the hatred and wariness with the Creja Empire will not disappear for a long time. She and Loren will now unknowingly become the emperor and duke's daughter of the enemy country.

"It's really difficult to handle. By then he won't even know that you are a woman, let alone want to marry you to the Creation Empire."

Lan Qi dragged his chin and already started thinking about the ending of the brother line.

If Florence doesn't see Loren this time, the brotherhood will basically be closed.

"Wait, Lan Qi, what are you talking about!"

Florence's cheeks suddenly turned red and she stretched out her arms and shook her palms.

She, she didn't think so at all...

Well, actually more or less, I may have thought of those...

Subconsciously, she didn't want to lose the last chance of luck.

"Who knew he would become an emperor... Will he still recognize me as his brother after he becomes an emperor..."

Florence mumbled again, as if she had no hope, knowing full well how difficult her fantasy would be.

Everything about the current situation is full of absurdity.

What would happen even if she met Loren? She couldn't make an appointment to become brothers with the emperor of the empire in the future.

Moreover, her status in the Canberra Empire is also special. Even if she sees Emperor Creation, she cannot talk nonsense, but must take her seriously as an envoy.

Before Lan Qi can give guidance—

"In one month, go see Loren as you really are."

Hyperion encouraged.

"ah?"

Florence made a surprised and panicked sound.

"No, no, no, if he suddenly sees me turning into a girl, he will definitely feel very strange. How can a boy dress up as a girl?"

She shook her head repeatedly.

"How is that possible! He will definitely be surprised by your transformation!"

Hyperion spoke to Florence with great determination.

“…”

Lan Qi stood aside and did not dare to speak. Originally, he planned to provide Florence with emotional counseling help as he did in the student union room before, but he did not expect Hyperion to be so radical today.

He was a little worried that Loren wouldn't make too much of a fuss even if he saw Florence's real body, and would even ask, "Brother, why are you dressed like this today?" because Loren might be used to this kind of thing. And he preconceptionally believed that Florence was a boy, and would not consider the fact that Florence was a real girl.

"Miss Florence, you are a super cute girl! Take off your armor."

Hyperion was still encouraging Florence with all her strength.

Today she would push Florence to take that step no matter what.

Florence could no longer regret it.

"Really, really?"

Florence shyly averted her eyes and looked at her palms.

She never thought that she would become like a wife. She couldn't even take care of her own life. She made Loren's house a mess and needed housekeeping services to clean it up.

Sometimes I just think about how great it would be to be a lifelong brother with Loren.

"Listen to me, you're right."

Hyperion said firmly, as if she were Florence's superior priest.

That look seemed to tell Florence that it was definitely a wise choice to follow instructor Xiao Xiu's command.

"good…"

Florence finally couldn't resist Hyperion's strong request.

She nodded with her heart pounding. Just thinking about giving Loren a surprise in a month made her so nervous that she even wanted to confess to the goddess.

"stop…"

Florence gave Hyperion a meaningful look.

The two of them agreed last time that the next time Florence went to hang out with Loren, Hyperion would help her and give her some guidance, and even Lan Qi didn't know.

This agreement, which I thought could not be fulfilled, has now come to be fulfilled.

"Don't worry."

Hyperion also nodded seriously.

She will definitely give Miss Florence the greatest support on the date.

…

Half an hour later.

At dusk in Icerite, Lanci and Hyperion once again strolled through the Temple Square in the northern district of Icerite.

It's still a long way to go back to the Duke's Palace in the southern district of Ikerite, even by car.

The warm orange sunshine shines on the bustling city-state with many high-rise buildings, coating the buildings with a layer of gold.

The slanting sun slowly sets on the skyline, and the sky fades from bright golden to soft rose and violet.

"Lan Qi, you have to work hard for tomorrow's rehearsal."

Hyperion ran towards the lakeside bridge, deliberately keeping a little distance from him, and stood on the bridge and turned around to preach to him.

The breeze blew gently, blowing Hyperion's long hair.

This subtle distance is just like it was during their rehearsal on the stage.

"Okay, I ask you to take care of me on the day of the performance in a month. If I fall behind, I have to rely on you to make up for it."

Lan Qi said with a smile that didn't look so confident.

Of course, it is also possible that he is showing weakness as usual.

But Hyperion didn't care.

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Hyperion patted her chest and assured.

She raised her hand, put it to her mouth as if holding a microphone, and coughed twice.

"Hold my hand and stay with me for the rest of your life."

Hyperion raised her hand to Lan Qi and said.

The corners of her lips were slightly raised with joy, and her bright eyes were shining like the sunset behind her.

“…”

Lan Qi looked at that golden moment in a daze, and time stood still in this afternoon.

Hyperion was looking at him playfully.

It was like telling him that he was practicing his lines.

Of course, she would not tell Lan Qi whether there was any other specific meaning.

Lan Qi walked towards her.

The clock in the bell tower ticked.

The sound of waves on the lakeside is gentle.

I don’t know who brought Drifting Dream here.

Lan Qi reached out and hugged her shoulders tightly.

"Eh?"

Hyperion was hugged by him in surprise.

"You're not a ghost. Do you really think I can't control you?"

Lan Qi hugged her tightly, leaving her with nowhere to escape.

"Eh?"

Hyperion thought he had committed a foul.

“God has brought us together and let no one tear us apart.”

He returned to the stage and spoke silently as if reciting his lines.

"It's not Lan Qi, those are my words."

Hyperion looked at Lan Qi with flushed cheeks.

Lan Qi also used the same method to deal with her.

There is a director watching over the scene and they can't change the lines, but this is off-screen, so she can't beat Lan Qi!

She finally gave up her resistance and was captured by Lan Qi.

Quiet and motionless.

There is only the setting sun and the swaying shadows of the trees.

(End of chapter)