Now, Lord Xavier, whom Bard had spoken, is in Mochizuki Castle. As if what people say about sneezing when they are remembered is true, Xavier couldn't help but sneeze.

"Andrew's been a long time," Xavier took a sip of his drink, "where has he been?"

Xavier stepped out of his wooden chair and paced back and forth. Xavier has been uncomfortable these days. He couldn't remember who woke him up in the middle of the night, and he couldn't remember what had caused him to write a letter to Wei, let alone the contents of the letter.

"Someone must have said something bad about me," Xavier sneezed again, "Krel, it's time to change the wick." ”

"Sir, are you still wondering about the events of those days?" asked Krell softly. He draped Xavier over a robe, and then went to change the wick.

"What about the bloodstained letter?" Xavier asked.

"Burned, you did it yourself," Krell looked at Xavier with pity, "Don't you remember?"

Xavier had a confused look on his face, and suddenly thought of something that surprised him even more. "Did I burn it?" I seem to have the impression," Xavier said, "but the letter to King Shenno should not have been sent, it was not my will. ”

"Is that not your will?" asked Krell in surprise. He almost forgot that he was still holding the lampstand until the wax dripped onto his hands. There was a burning sensation, and he shouted, "Master, that letter has been delivered for many days. ”

Xavier stared at the candlelight, and in the firelight he faintly saw the Idol City surrounded by black dragons. "You'll need to go to the camp of the Revival Corps. Xavier said anxiously. The words on the letter appeared in his mind like stars shining as night fell. He thought for a moment, laid a page flat on the table, and quickly wrote down what he wanted to convey.

Krell took the letter. "When?" Krell said hesitantly.

"For now, send it over at once! Someone in the Valley of the Red can handle this," Xavier said, "and I have a premonition that something terrible is about to happen." ”

"Then I'll go now. ”

Krell tightened his cloak and took a sword from the weapon rack and hung it around his waist. "Hopefully this time will still find adventurous returnees. He muttered.

"They'll like it, not all of them are afraid of the Order Assassins and Overseers. Away from the sanctuary of the Luna Force, it would be exciting to battle the minions of the Order. Xavier reassured. However, he never noticed that he had become more verbose.

Krell doesn't care about that, as long as he does what he is told. He opened the door and stopped just as he was about to step out. He was pleasantly surprised by the person in front of him who was about to knock on the door.

"Of course, I'll run this trip for you. Andrew took the letter from the stunned Krell and responded to Xavier's words.

"Sir, look, who's here?" Krell turned and invited Andrew in.

The moment Xavier saw Andrew, he immediately got up. "Dragon God bless, it's you!" he said. The wrinkles on his forehead were almost smoothed by the pleasure of the moment.

"Returnee, willing to serve you. Old friend, you look a lot haggard. Andrew stepped forward and hugged Xavier.

"I'm not like you, I can always look good," Xavier straightened up, "what kind of wind is this that can make you come here in the middle of the night." ”

"This is the guidance of the dragon god," Andrew poured a glass of wine and raised his glass, "After drinking this glass, I will help you deliver the letter." ”

Xavier was satisfied to see Andrew pouring his wine comfortably, and was relieved by it. "Now it's different from the past, the wind is getting tighter and tighter, and it's not necessarily completely safe in the Mochizuki Plains. We're getting worse at dealing with the King of Order. Jura provided him with new Assassins and Watchers who could allow the Black Cloak of the Order to indirectly approach people like us from thousands of miles away at any time. Xavier admonished.

This kind of person? Xavier means a person whose magic is weakened, right? Actually, it should be the person that the King of Order intends to get rid of. "I've seen some of the dead who don't fear the power of the moon gods. Andrew smiled blandly.

"You've got to go. The night is long, so you need to be cautious when walking. Xavier admonished again.

"Daphne will take care of you, she's coming with me, it's nearby. Andrew comforted Xavier. He could tell that Xavier was getting old—the power of the moon god needed to be infused with magic from time to time, and he must have done a lot with Erin, the High Priestess of the Starshower.

"I'll be by Lord Xavier's side, too," Krell said preemptively, "but I'm sure your lover will be with me to guard Lord Holy Mage." ”

Andrew smiled slightly, then patted Krell on the shoulder, and resolutely turned to leave. Leaving the main hall of the lords of Mochizuki City, Andrew meets Leo outside the hall. Leo asks about the results of the night patrol.

"Andrew, is that you?" said Leo farewell to the patrol before accosting Andrew. Chase Yo Literature

"Autumn is not over yet, and winter is still early. You're much more industrious than the farmer," said Andrew, "and you don't look like a nobleman at all." ”

"Well, of course, it's being deeply influenced by someone. Powerful is not everyone's dream," Leo looked at Victoria standing on the spire, "Your lover has always been there, and her appearance will make the whole city nervous." ”

"She likes that, she's a real woman. Andrew smiled.

"Of course she is," Leo symbolically bowed to Victoria on the minaret, then saluted Andrew, "you're a hero too." ”

Andrew looked at the night sky and said, "There are stars in the sky, no one knows which one will fall today." Perhaps, the dragon god will not care. Andrew's words are a bit unfounded. Leo simply glanced at the night sky as well, trying to find the answer where Andrew saw.

"But we can try to prevent such tragedies from happening. Leo turned to look at Andrew.

It was clear that Leo didn't understand what he meant, and Andrew was going to make it clear. "Your mentor is old, you have to share a little more, and Evan needs your help," Andrew admonished, "It's hard to protect a city of this size. ”

"I'll do it for my mentors. But, Evan, I've been reconciled to him. It's just that our relationship is like this, and we can't get along with each other until the dragon god really wakes up. Leo smiled chimply.

"I can see that's why you're here, you're helping him keep the law and order here," Andrew looked at Leo, "He's allowed Moon to do his bidding, but don't forget—Evan is one of those people, loyal to his family, but he hasn't forgotten his faith." ”

"You said it thoroughly, so those holidays are over. I'm going to help him, not only to take care of my mentor, but also to help Evan guard this place. Also, beware of the former retainers of the Luna Kingdom, as they are bent on taking away the Plains of Mochizuki," Leo jumped onto the stone slab by the spring, "What about you? But then, I guess there must be something urgent. ”

"Because of a letter, Xavier's commission. There's still time, and I'm not going to delay," Andrew said, "I've just seen Xavier." He was emaciated and much older. ”

"The Luna Staff needs to be infused with mana from time to time to exert its power all the time. This is a very bad thing, and we all know that it takes a lot of magic to maintain the power of the moon god forever. Leo said.

"That's where the headache is, time waits for no one. Andrew frowned, even taking a breath.

Leo tightened the cape. "But you and Victoria don't need to be afraid of time. He laughs. However, he does not envy eternal life.

"We are all afraid of the passage of time, even eternal life. Age makes us sophisticated, experienced, and stronger. But there's always a bottleneck, and it's like it's been designed at the beginning, and it's going to make us stagnate, or even start to weaken. Andrew explained.

"You're telling a terrible secret, I thought you could grow infinitely stronger over time," Leo shrugged with a smile, "I'm not going to tell anyone, but you'd better not let people ask." If anyone knows, he will definitely hurt you. There are always some mercenary people who want to seize the opportunity to go upstream. ”

"I'm going to do my part for Xavier, but it's only temporary. When I said goodbye to Xavier, I had quietly given him some of the magic," Andrew lowered his voice, "please keep it secret for me, and don't tell him, including my lover Victoria." Xavier didn't want me to do that, but wanted me to preserve my magic, because he was as well aware of the restlessness that calmed the Plains of Mochizuki as you are. ”

"Mr. Andrew Kronos, you have to leave. Don't forget the letters. Leo bowed.

"It's not like you, you should say goodbye in a more emotional way. Andrew said humorously. He had had a child with Victoria, and talking to Leo gave him some impulses to convince Victoria to help him have another baby. At this time, he found that it was strange to face Leo as if he were facing his own child.

Leo exaggeratedly stretched out his arms and stepped forward to hug Andrew. Then, he took a step back and smiled and bowed again.

"That's orthodox enough, isn't it? The most orthodox etiquette of the Othurdox family. Leo somehow sensed something was wrong with Andrew. However, he couldn't say what it was like. He knew that Andrew didn't need to talk to him about it, and that he had to deliver an urgent letter.

"You're such a good fellow. I don't think Xavier will let you fall behind Evan, you are as good as Evan. Andrew wanted to clench his fists, but he had to prepare to say goodbye at the thought that time was running out.

Leo didn't understand what Andrew said, and seemed to have a deep meaning. He looked at Andrew with a hesitant turn of mind. "Wait! that's not what you seem to want to say!" Leo swallowed the words as he opened his mouth.

Andrew turned his back to Leo and waved. "Take care of them and take care of the city. The moonlight will also accompany you. ”

"I'll be there for you to the end. The city will quietly enjoy the bright moonlight. Leo stepped forward and said.

"You don't even know yourself, but you'll find out. You're good enough. Andrew stepped out and stepped into the white magic circle. He patted the letter in his chest pocket and jumped into the carriage.

"The breeze blows, and the traveler returns. Andrew happily recited the magic incantation.

The carriage vanished and reappeared in the night sky, drawing the tail of a meteor.