Vita's psychologically suggestive lullaby has two modes:

The first is cognitive interference with the designated person, such as preventing Emma and Serenu from obtaining all the information related to her. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

The second is a generalized cognitive distortion, the pattern that is now used for Chloe, for herself, and for Liana. In this mode, unrelated people and others subconsciously ignore their presence, and they are free to move around Tolita without being suspected.

However, there is a limitation to this model, which is that the closer the person is to the recipient, the less likely it is to be disturbed. Therefore, George and Tova saw Chloe at a glance, as did Angelica, who completed the equestrian show.

It is worth mentioning that Chloe is a popular figure in the Military Academy, and his popularity among the students is very high, and in order to avoid being seen through, Chloe took Tova, George, and Angelica to the rooftop of the main school building - this is the most common meeting place for the four.

Revisiting the old place, Chloe inevitably sighed: "I didn't expect that there would be four people standing here together for another day, it feels like many years apart." ”

"yes, hey, hey, yes." Tova touched her head and smirked, "Why do you feel like this?" ”、

"It must be because we've been through a lot of things, and everyone is." George had a satisfied smile on his face.

"Who do you think caused us to go through so much?" Angelica said and kicked Chloe hard, still angry, and wanted to kick again.

"Pain, pain, pain, pain!!" Chloe said in pain, "Hey, Jellika, that's enough, kick me back." ”

"You dare! Compared to the harm you caused us by deceiving us, what's wrong with kicking you a few times? You...... Do you treat us as friends!! ”

The more Angelica talked, the more angry she became, and the more angry she became, the more she wanted to kick someone.

"Ann—" George pressed Angelica's shoulder.

"Ann." Tova took Angelica's hand, "Since Chloe appeared in front of us, he must be ready to make it clear to us." ”

"Uh... I was thrown over. Chloe protested.

"Chloe/Chloe/You !!" The three glared angrily.

"I surrender, I surrender." Chloe raised her hands, "Ask for a light drop." ”

"Then give me an honest explanation." Angelica was furious.

"This ...... Where to start? ”

"From the beginning, why did you join the Imperial Liberation Front, why did you want to kill Prime Minister Osborne, and what were you doing before entering the Military Academy." George leaned over the railing and pulled out an apple pie from behind him, apparently ready for a long battle, "We have time." ”

"Hehe, it's still a long time before the party is over anyway." Tova also pulled out a can of coffee and handed it to Chloe.

"Ahh Lorra pulled the ring and took a sip, "Let's talk about it first, isn't this a great gossip?" Compared with Lane's experience, does it make people feel that there is only this, that kind of ordinary, nothing remarkable past...... Is that okay? ”

"It's okay." The three of them shook their heads in unison.

"Alas... Let's take it slowly. ”

"You've often heard, well, the kind of story that appears in history textbooks more often than you can count, and that kind of story that people tend to forget—"

"Julai's City State—A city-state located on the northwestern coast of Semria, which prospered through maritime trade with the western part of the empire, Northumbria, and Remephilia. With a population of only about 150,000, it is very small, so it was safe from the harassment of its neighbors, and it was a very fortunate metropolitan state - until about 20 years ago. ”

"In the Grand Duchy of Northumbria, there has been an erosion of the country. In the aftermath of the events known as the Northumburian Anomaly, trade on the Northwest Coast was drastically reduced. Julai, who was still relatively wealthy, was also affected and began to decline rapidly. ”

"However, Julair also has this historic streetscape, and can also rely on the fishing resources of the North Sea and the mining mountains that produce obsidian, so we can use these resources effectively to support neighboring Northumboria while aiming for the gradual restoration of the trade circle, which is what my grandfather, the mayor of Julai, had in mind."

"He was the last mayor of Julai, and although he was stubborn, he was also naïve, an old man who was loved by all the citizens, and the only relative I had since I lost my parents since I was a child. He taught me many things, and he was like a 'master' to me. (Chloe was cute when she was a child, even more cute than when Rien was a child.) ）

That was 10 years ago. The government of another neighboring empire, the Erebonian Empire, made a proposal to Julai, saying that the railway network starting from the empire should be extended to the city of Julai. The city, which was originally centered on shipping, could be used as a new direction if it could be connected to the huge imperial capital and the railway. With the overwhelming support of the city council, Grandpa finally had to accept the proposal. In less than a year, the city and the country have recovered, and the city's thriving streetscape is better than ever. ”

"And yet... This is also the equivalent of allowing a huge amount of imperial capital to flow directly into the city of Julai. Land and houses in the city were bought on a large scale, and all kinds of things became the target of investment, and everyone went crazy after Mira. This also happened in Crossbell, but there was no antagonist in Julai. ”

"Grandpa also felt the crisis and seemed to have planned various response plans. It was at this time that the railroad to Julai was blown up by unknown persons. Calls for the speedy restoration of the railway came and went, but the Imperial Government shouted 'for the time being' at this time. ”

"'Julai's security system is too fragile.' ”

"'Simply withdraw the imperial capital completely.'" ”

"It caused an uproar, the related stocks plummeted overnight, and the city and the country, which didn't even know who the prisoner was, was in chaos."

"At this juncture, that fellow, the representative of the Imperial Government in his third year in office, Gillias Osborne, invaded the state of Julai, and gave such a proposal."

"The restoration of the railroad and the future security of Julai will be the sole responsibility of the regular army of the Empire, and in exchange Julai must become a glorious part of the Empire, and henceforth it will be restructured into a Special Economic Zone in pursuit of higher development."

"-- If you think about it carefully, the timing of this proposal is really too coincidental, and of course Grandpa is also on the alert, and at the same time intends to come up with various countermeasures."

"However, humans are creatures that they will never forget once they have tasted prosperity. In the city council, where there are many powerful merchants, the Empire's proposal is considered the highest priority. Externally, it also advertises the tax incentives exclusive to the special zone such as the withdrawal of tariffs, which has made many citizens also moved. ”

It was at this time that Grandpa was framed and became a suspect in the railway explosion. More than anyone else, he loved Julia's traditions, and the old mayor, who was loved by all the townspeople, was impeached by the city council, and slandered by the incited townspeople. ”

"So Grandpa resigned as mayor, and Julai officially decided to join the Empire—almost eight years ago on the same day that Grandpa resigned."

"In fact, everyone knows that grandpa is not at fault, and they also know who the real culprit is who installed the explosives on the railway, and everyone just pretends to turn a blind eye...... Now, it's a common story, right? ”

The three listeners of "Chloe ......" had mixed expressions.

"And after that?" Angelica asked, "Your grandfather ...... him?"

"Ah, soon died." Chloe sighed, "After Grandpa resigned as mayor, the results of the railroad explosion have not been investigated. He has only been blessed for less than half a year, and his health has taken a sharp turn for the worse. Hey, how do you say that? It's like a tight thread suddenly breaking. ”

"As I said earlier, my grandfather is the only relative to me, who lost both parents since I was a child. Although I still had many friends and friends in the area, I gave it all up and left Julai at the age of 13. In the process of wandering around and getting in touch with various things, I got to know Uncle Kane. ”

"He was a patron, and then he gathered other people who were out of place like me, and at the age of 16 he founded The Imperial Liberation Front. Kidion, Scarlett, and Volcan were all old acquaintances at the time. ”

"Under the guidance of Vita, who frequented the Duke's place, I met Ordinie, the Rider of the Firmament, who was sleeping under Herodis. Unlike Rian, I passed a similar test alone before I was recognized as the Activator of the Firmament, and that was three years ago. ”

"Hey, hey, it's reversed." Chloe looked at the three friends who were silent, "How could you be so frustrated?" ”

"Aha......" Tova touched her head and laughed dryly.

"Why?" George touched his chin and thought.

"Who knows, it's going to be ...... naturally," Angelica said.

"It's really .......," Chloe complained, moved in her heart, "I wouldn't say that the guy in "Iron Blood" is evil, but it's true that grandpa was 'put aside' by him." ”

"Under my grandfather's teaching, I was very good at chess and card games. In this case, as his 'disciple', it is reasonable that he would want to avenge his master, right? ”

"The distortions that exist in the empire will grow worse by day, and it is true that the actions of Iron and Blood are intended. See these situations and use them as best you can, and then win with an all-or-nothing blow. ”

"And when I think of Julai today, it is indeed very stable. The 'end' of victory and defeat - let the civil war end and restore stability to the empire is also what it is my job to do it, and then my 'victory' will really end. ”

"That's what I thought and I've been working hard for, but I didn't expect that Lane guy to be even more capable than I thought. Hawkers, if the regular army wins, it's also the end, so I've been lazy lately, and I've not worked as hard as I did some time ago, but I feel a little sorry for Uncle Kane. ”

"I've said everything I need to say, and that's what I've experienced with Chloe Ambst. Whether it is right or wrong, it is the path I have chosen, and I will unswervingly follow it. ”

"Chloe......" Tova rubbed her reddened eyes, "When you first entered the school, you often showed that kind of empty, unrealistic look......"

"You can see it, I thought the disguise was perfect - you don't need to be influenced by me, combined with the current situation of the empire, think about what you should do, what path you should take, this is also for yourself, after all, your life has just begun."

"What do you mean that our lives have just begun, and don't you do the same?" Angelica gave Chloe an angry look.

"Maybe it's because I've been through too much." Chloe held on to the railing and looked down, "In the years from the age of 13 to 16, I was like a fruit, ripened in my travels, rotted, and ritured again, how do you think my strength came from, I don't have a teacher like Lane and Laura." I gave up my friends and left my hometown, and the only thing I could rely on was myself. I'm not bragging, I'm definitely older mentally than you. ”

"I believe the previous ones, and the last sentence lowers your mental age." George complained.

"However, we finally know about Chloe-san's past." Tova's face was full of determination, "Then the next thing to do has been decided." Chloe-san, we will catch up with you and will definitely bring you back. Then, in order to punish you for causing me to worry, I will ask you to sweep the floor until you graduate, give me enlightenment! ”

"If you can do it, give it a try." Chloe smiled, "I'll look forward to seeing if you can reach my realm." Oh, there's a dancing part arranged for the party, is it appropriate for you to stay here? Isn't Tova going to host? Didn't George go to prepare the music? Gerika, your kittens are already looking for you. ”

"But, but—" The three hesitated.

"Don't worry, I won't hide or run, I'll be waiting for you there." Chloe fingers to the northwest.

"That's it."

"No repentance."

"Otherwise, you'll wait for us to hunt you down to the ends of the earth."

Tova, George, and Angelica patted Chloe on the shoulder alone, and then walked briskly down the rooftop.

Chloe looked at the backs of the three of them leaving, and muttered to herself: "It's really ...... to still say such childish things now."

"That's what they're good about, and why you like them, isn't it?" A pair of arms stretched out from behind, taking Chloe's body into his arms, nephrite warm fragrance.

"Vita...... Chloe's body stiffened and softened, "yes, you're right, if it really comes to that time......."

"Leave it to me, who makes me like you?" Vita leaned into Chloe's ear and breathed like a blue.

"I ...... Vita, that ...... That ......."

"What's wrong? It's not like you at all. ”

Chloe took a deep breath and gritted his teeth: "That, I changed my mind, will I be my girlfriend from now on?" ”

“！！！” Vita trembled, her voice trembling, "Can you say that again?" ”

"Is it good to be my girlfriend?" Chloe turned and stared into Vita's eyes.

"Good!" Vita smiled, and the brightness made the stars in the sky lose their color.

A soft waltz sounded at the right time, and the atmosphere was just right.

Vita smiled like a flower: "My little boyfriend, won't you invite me to dance?" ”

"Oh, oh." Chloe, who usually doesn't have a proper line, is very restrained at this time.

"Nerd." Hands to face.

.......

At the same time, Rien and Liana walked out of the old school building and returned to the courtyard.

Li En turned around, came to Liana, and bowed slightly: "Beautiful young lady, can I ask you to dance?" ”

The saint who had amazed an era took a step back slightly, although she was a little puzzled, she still nodded, and held Lien's hand, looking unexpectedly cute.

"It's my pleasure."

On the rooftop, the old school building, two pairs of men and women, dancing. (To be continued.) )