I, the Heir of Heroes

At least, today, I can't go home with Mayumi, and Mayumi with Mari can be assured that she is safe.

Now Galo has gradually begun to take the initiative to reduce the use of CAD magic in daily life. Although the types with small scale and calculation load can still be supported at a fast speed, most of the large-scale anti-enemy magic that was originally created is no longer enough.

Even if it can be deployed, the time it needs is not enough to keep up with the rhythm of combat.

Taking the reserved tandem tram, Galo arrived at the house of the Kushima Honke while driving along the fixed route.As for some information he knew, he sent it to Guangxuan through the terminal as early as on the way here.

It was night, but the brightly lit appearance of the mansion at this moment did not match the appearance of being alone at home.

After being recognized by the facial pupils of the carved gate, Jia Luo stepped into this unique courtyard again.The lampposts standing on both sides of the Tongyou alley exude milky white light, and the halls of the villas in the residential area are rarely lit.

——The old man is back!

The complete full moon jade plate hangs high in the air, and the curtain wall made of glass allows the pure moonlight to shine into the room. Before Jia Luo stepped into the entrance, he spotted the grandparents and grandchildren sitting face to face in the center of the hall. people.

"Long time no see, Galo!"

The moment Jia Luo entered the door, the two people in the room knew of his arrival.

After that, the corner of Lie's originally serious and contemplative mouth turned into a spring-like smile.

"It seems——this trip didn't go as smoothly as expected..."

The atmosphere immersed in the room is slightly depressing. If it is a happy ending as imagined, then the radiant lights should be full of relaxed emotions.

However, the result was actually quite the opposite.

"As expected of you, Jia Luo! I'm very interested in what in the world can hide from your eyes..."

Still wearing a straight suit and maintaining the demeanor of a master, even sitting on a soft sofa, the thin waist still remains straight.

"Guangxuan, go prepare some tea and snacks. There are some things I want to talk to Jia Luo personally."

This posture of talking has been maintained since the afternoon, and the old man of Nine Islands made a request to his grandson in due course.

Guangxuan did not refuse, stood up and nodded in Jia Luo's direction, then turned and left.

"sit."

The unexpected calmness in the boy's eyes that glanced at him seemed to have accepted a certain fact.Under Lie's gesture, Jia Luo sat across from him.

It's been a long time since they talked like this.

"Where should I start..."

Although he wanted to say it himself, his lips opened and closed, but no sound came out——the tough face of the old man of Nine Islands showed a helpless smile that shouldn't have appeared.

"Are you feeling guilty?"

Rarely, he used honorifics.

Jia Luo's eyes were still dull, looking directly at the aging face, his penetrating gaze made him clearly understand the other party's thoughts.

"Ah~ You're right! Maybe... no, this feeling is guilt."

"The reason is basically clear to me."

With a long sigh, Jia Luo did not show excessive disappointment.In other words, no matter what the result is, he can accept it calmly.

"Well, I failed—"

Moaning, Lie lowered his waist as if he was relieved.

"I underestimated their determination and overestimated my ability. The higher ups are determined to gain your power. Now they only have a perfect timing to get your power at the most appropriate time with the least loss. opportunity."

"How long is it estimated?"

"I can't get any information. They have blocked the intelligence network of the Jiudao family. For this reason, they even threatened me to stay away from the central government."

The vow he made at the beginning turned into a mark of shame and was deeply engraved in the heart of the old man.Whether it is the descendants of the past, or Jia Luo at this moment, there is nothing he can do.

The sun is setting and the sun is setting and the snow is falling. This may be the best word to describe the spirit of the old man.

"Gara, tell me—is it correct for me to support the establishment of the Ten Master Clan system? Even though each of our families has power beyond society, why are they still so weak? Does the balance make any sense?"

"It's ridiculous! For the sake of the Jiudao family's stable position among the master clans, I have to give up the conditions I promised you..."

"Whether it is correct or not is not something I can judge. Whether it is meaningful or not is something you need to consider. But it is understandable, after all, this is the peace you have worked hard for all your life. To me, you have made the most appropriate Decide"

Grinning, if this kind of comfort was exchanged for others, it would undoubtedly be a merciless mockery of the old man, but only facing Jia Luo, Jiu Dao Lie could not feel any anger from betrayal.

"...Gara, you shouldn't have been born in this era."

After a brief absence, the old man finally came up with such an answer with a wry smile.

"I'll take it as a compliment."

The corners of his eyes were slightly raised, and the lines of Jia Luo's cheeks softened.

"No, that's a compliment!"

The look of the old man on Nine Islands eased a little. After telling Jia Luo the complete situation with pressure and guilt, the burden on him was finally reduced.

"Well~ I'm a little tired, let's call it a day. I'm old and useless. There is no place for me on the stage of the future world, and it's time to retire. I'm afraid all I can do now is show my face and help you I have made an engagement with the little princess of Nanakusa's family."

Standing up slowly from the sofa, Lie regained his sense of humor.

The ridicule in those words made Jia Luo speechless.