People are at the junction, but they become the incarnation of the sun

She felt that Ariana was a little strange today.

Arianna is obviously very alert on weekdays. Even if someone enters the church, she will be aware of it, let alone getting close.

But today, she came to Ariana's side, and Ariana didn't even respond. It was only after she spoke a word that she came back to her senses.

And the smile he showed seemed forced.

Maybe, you really encountered something troublesome?

"Arianna, if you encounter something that cannot be solved, you might as well discuss it with Feiya and me."

"We have been together for thousands of years. Although this time is not too long, I believe there is nothing that cannot be said between us."

Lance Sanks held her shoulders and said earnestly.

Yes, we have worked together for thousands of years to get to where we are today, so what can’t we say?

In Ariana's heart, Lance Sanks and Fiya have long been regarded as best friends.

But this time, she shook her head and refused again: "It's just a small matter, I don't need to trouble you, Sir Lance Sanks."

"And compared to these small things that worry me, the things that need to be dealt with within the Order at the moment are the big things."

"By the way, Lord Lance Sanks, when are you going to welcome back Lord Reinhardt?"

"Ah, this..."

When it came to Reinhardt, Lance Sanks suddenly became lazy, leaned his body on the bench, raised his head and looked at the towering dome and said dullly:

"Judging from the dissipated magic power and the scene that day, Rhine should have arrived at Stonewell City and defeated Greg."

"Next, he should go to Lienia to find the little princess. If the little princess wants to implement the plan, then Rhine will definitely come to Galede to participate in the battle festival."

"I have sent Serolina to prepare for the battle festival, and then I will just bring Rhine back."

"I really hope I can see the surprised expression on Rhine's face when he comes here soon..."

Looking at the exquisite chandelier hanging on the dome, the corner of Lance Sanks' mouth raised a nice arc.

Everyone seemed to have seen Reinhardt's surprised expression when he saw all this.

"However, the huge changes in Lijenia before that should shock Rhine beyond repair."

"Well, Sir Lance Sanks is right, Lienia is probably the most prosperous place in the border area now."

Ariana nodded and gently stroked the black silk fabric under her skirt that tightly wrapped her legs with her palms.

"Yeah, that's right. I didn't expect that woman Se Lian to be able to recreate such a legendary thing."

Similarly, Lance Sanks's smooth and slender thighs were covered in the same black stockings.

This black silk stocking is a specialty from Lienia. It was brought back when the envoy sent by their religious sect visited Lienia last time.

Not only black, but also white and other colors.

And both the feel and touch are top-notch, making them unable to put it down.

The most important thing is that this is just one of them, there are many legendary things that she has never seen before.

It is said that it is a magical product created by [Heretic Witch] Se Lian after she changed her mentality.

Really good.

However, Ariana lowered her head slightly, her fingers dug deep into the gap between her thighs wrapped in black stockings, and unconsciously grasped the soft flesh on the inside.

The pretty face had lost its expression, her seductive thin lips were slightly pursed, and her eyes were full of struggle.

Now she is completely in trouble.

It would have been better if I hadn't met Reinhard and so many people a thousand years ago.

But now, she really doesn't know how to choose.

The two fingers that she once served really gave her a dilemma.

Should we choose friends and loved ones, or should we choose two fingers?

She no longer knows.

In the distant Nimgofu, Reinhardt was still unaware of all this.

After bidding farewell to Neferi, he rode on Torrent and headed straight to the small hut in Storm Hill.

After all, the relics left by Roderica's friends still have to be returned.

"...Ah, hello Mr. Reinhardt, you are back."

As soon as he entered the shabby house, he heard the call of Little Red Riding Hood Roderica.

Although her voice was still so low and childish, her eyes looked at him with a little more joy, and she couldn't wait to ask:

"Mr. Reinhardt, could you please help me convey this to everyone? Are you... okay?"

Reinhardt shook his head when he heard this, "Sorry, I didn't see your friends."

"Is that so..."

Upon hearing his response, Roderica's eyes suddenly dimmed, filled with sadness and loss.

"Mr. Faded One, thank you. It doesn't matter if I haven't seen you. It's all my fault... If I hadn't been so cowardly and timid, afraid of pain... I should have been with you by now Together..."

At the end of the words, a few tears gradually slipped from the young cheeks, falling to the ground like pearls and smashing into pieces, soaking the wooden boards on the ground.

"Don't be so sad yet, Miss Roderica. Although I didn't meet your friends, I found this."

He didn't know how to comfort the girl, so he took out the things he got in Stonewell City from his leather bag——

A pin filled with soul and wrapped in velvet red cloth.

"...Ah, this is..."

"This should be a relic left by your friends. The red cloth on it is the same material as your cloak, and the souls residing on it should be your friends. They seem to have something to say to you. ."

He carefully placed the relic in Roderica's trembling hands.

"...No, yes, this is a relic of my friends..."

Roderica held it tremblingly in front of her, and her eyes filled with tears.

While being moved, she seemed to be listening to what the soul above was saying to her.

"Such a thing actually happened..."

I don’t know what those souls confided to Roderica, but Little Red Riding Hood lowered her head and sobbed slightly.

For a time, sobs and sobs sounded intertwined, mixed together like a symphony, and the wind chanting outside the house played together to form a eulogy.

What exactly was said? Reinhard said he was too lazy to ask. Instead, he sat on the ground, casually gathered some scrap wood and straw, took out a Martian Butterfly, lit a bonfire, and waited quietly.

Not to mention, although this house looks dilapidated, it is airtight and it is perfectly fine to light a fire or something.

As if feeling the warmth from the fire, Roderica gradually stopped crying.

He slowly raised his head and stared at the warm flame with red eyes.

"....I didn't expect that everyone would always believe in me."

"Even if I can't accomplish anything now, I still believe that I can accomplish something in the future..."

"Isn't that of course?"

Suddenly, Reinhardt interrupted Roderica's self-narration at an inappropriate time.

"After all, the border area doesn't support idlers. Being able to become a faded person is more or less an ability that is beyond ordinary people."

"But...I can't see the guidance of the blessing. The blessing does not point out the way forward for my destiny..."

Roderica pursed her lips and said weakly.

Her little hands couldn't help but clenched the bright dark red cloak on her body.

That is a gift for embarking on a journey that will never return home──

It is completely different from the meaning of the dark blue cloak. It is given to those who cannot shoulder the mission. It is cut off by the royal family and abandoned.

"It's meaningless for someone like me to be chosen..."

"You have the wrong idea."

Just when Roderica was sadly about to give up on herself, Reinhard interrupted her again.

"No one is born with meaning. Just like a friend I know, he has died and become a soul, but he still works tirelessly to find the meaning of his existence."

"Meaning is never given by someone, but is found by oneself, pursuing the so-called meaning of existence."

"Rodelica, you are able to communicate with souls. This is a rare talent. And I think, Roderica, what you lack is just courage."

"...Really?"

"Of course it's true. I don't need to lie to you, and I won't get any benefits from lying to you." Reinhardt shrugged and said casually with an indifferent attitude.

"..."

Roderica was silent.

Yes, what benefits can be gained by lying to her?

The most valuable thing about her now is this barren body, but Mr. Reinhardt doesn't look like that.

And the most important thing is that she was a little hesitant at first. She felt that these words were lies made up by Reinhardt to comfort her.

But when she met Mr. Reinhardt's clear, sincere eyes and his clear soul, she changed her mind.

How could a soul with such blazing brilliance possibly deceive oneself?

Therefore, she chose to believe Mr. Reinhardt.

After a long time, Roderica pursed her lips, reached out to wipe her eyes, wiped away tears, nodded vigorously and said, "I understand, Mr. Reinhardt, thank you."

This time, her eyes were full of determination and belief, and she seemed to have found her own way.

No more confusion.

"No need to thank me, even if I don't say it, you will understand this sooner or later."

With that said, he waved his hand to indicate that he didn't have to worry about it, and then changed his tone and said, "So Miss Roderica, what are your plans next?"

"...I want to go to the Round Table Hall, where the faded people gather, and I should be able to find out what I can do there."