Sleepless nights.

Like countless meditations, the black-haired wizard slowly opened his eyes, the early spring dawn sun spilling into the room, and the wind-blown curtains brought in the fragrance of flowers and the coolness of the morning.

Asrael, dressed in a small red and black dress, was already standing beside him, his hands behind his back, his immature and handsome face slightly bowed, and his scarlet pupils reflected the white eyes of the black-haired wizard.

"Do you have to be that troublesome?"

"Today is the most important day for Loren, and of course I'm responsible for it as your best friend... Let's play the role of a butler. The corners of the boy's mouth were slightly hooked:

"It starts with dressing up. ”

This time, the black-haired wizard didn't even have to roll his eyes.

"First of all, formal wear... Usually a more serious dress should be worn for such occasions - a black knitted dress with long sleeves, a tight collar, slim fit, and a plain white shirt with no sleeves... Dear Loren, I have to say that this outfit really suits you. ”

"The buttons and belt buckles should be of sterling silver, the pins on the neckline should be made of turquoise, and the neckline should be decorated with a pure black ribbon... As for accessories, Loren represents the position of wizards this time, and the nine-pointed star emblem of the Wizard's Tower couldn't be more appropriate. ”

"A classic pair of Eberden boots is not laced, but fastened with a button... Thick sole, high heels, slender and neat, cowhide material, pure black and matte. A good pair of boots is just like an inconspicuous little accessory like a belt buckle, which reflects not only personal cultivation and taste, but also his property and status......"

The boy's movements were gentle and careful, as if he were carving an incomparable work of art, and even the cufflinks and collar took nearly half a minute to meticulously erase the creases from the clothes.

Put on the "caster" in your left hand and hide the "Bright Silver" behind your waist. Loren did not leave immediately, but stood in front of the window and looked out, and there was no half figure in the empty garden.

Still is... Didn't make it up?

The black-haired wizard sighed softly, he was not willing to pin all his hopes on Lena de Salion if he could, but he really didn't have many hole cards in his hand.

If the little wizard could really find any crucial evidence, he might be able to avoid having the "black-rimmed glasses" testify, but... Apparently I was really thinking too much.

An alchemist's research, especially a master of potions like Lussack Kovo... How could his secret be placed in a conspicuous place for people to discover at will?

If that were the case, Victor Hughes, the former Justice, would have already found out.

Turning silently, Loren walked away, and the young man with a smile on his lips was already standing in front of the door, holding the "Heart of the Tree" wand in both hands.

"The carriage is already outside the garden, and Miss Lena de Salion should have just gone out. Asrael smiled politely, "Dear Loren, I wish you a smooth journey!"

"I think what you're trying to say is 'I wish you a defeat,' right?"

With a sneer, Loren took the "Tree Heart" from his hand and walked out of the room without hesitation.

In front of the hall, the "black-rimmed glasses" who had just walked to the entrance heard the footsteps coming from behind him, and turned his head numbly.

"Yo, good morning. ”

The girl glanced at it, ignored the black-haired wizard's greeting, and walked alone to the carriage outside the courtyard gate, and Loren, who was bored with himself, shrugged his shoulders and walked briskly into the carriage.

Gently locking the door of the carriage, looking at the "black-rimmed glasses" that deliberately glanced to the side, the black-haired wizard knocked on the carriage quietly.

The coachman swung his whip, and the wheels spun to the crisp sound of horses' hooves.

"That, last night's ......"

"It's over, and I'm not going to take what a fool says seriously. Before the embarrassed black-haired wizard could speak, the girl preemptively interrupted: "I also know that you won't deliberately arrange this... Extremely stupid plan. ”

"Uh... What did he say?"

"Nothing, nothing to do with you. Lena snorted coldly, turned her gaze to the side again and helped her eyes: "Anyway, the matter has passed, and you don't need to know what happened." ”

"You paid off my debts, and I testified on your behalf for Lussac Kovo... That's the end of our deal. ”

The more I say that, the more curious it becomes......

Quietly bowing slightly, Loren said calmly: "I believe you already know...... The Church of the Holy Cross, sent a priest as an advocate for the Charne family. ”

"So what?"

"You're royalty, and you know the church better than I do...... They will never care if your surname is de Salion or not, and they will even threaten or even threaten you with 'faith' and excommunicate you... These are the usual threats used by the church. ”

The girl snorted coldly, and raised her eyes again: "Do you think that a person who is keen on the occult and has a 'witch suspicion' will still care if he is excommunicated?"

"No... I think you probably don't care at all. Loren's expression was a little embarrassed.

That's right, if she was excommunicated, she would be able to go to the Royal Wizarding Academy more justifiably: "But it will always affect your reputation, after all... Your surname is de Salion. ”

"Expulsion, deprivation of titles, restitution of property...... None of this threatens me, because I don't care; This is something that can only be decided within the royal family. The girl suddenly sneered:

"Speaking of which, isn't that why you trust me so much—don't worry that your witnesses will be bribed by some rich and powerful old man. ”

The black-haired wizard smiled awkwardly.

The horse's hooves were clear, and they had already driven through the street, and out of the car window they could already see the Heavenly Dome Palace on the hills of Golovin not far away, and the thin girl with black-rimmed glasses turned her eyes out of the car window, her red eyes looking into the distance.

"Heavenly Dome Palace......" Lena suddenly said, "What does it look like?"

Loren raised an eyebrow, his expression a little confused.

"Weird, this is my third time going to that place. The girl's voice was calm: "Not every descendant of de Salion is entitled to live in that palace forever, or to come and go as an ordinary royal palace. ”

"The first time I went was with my father, when I was only six years old, and I thought I was just visiting a relative I didn't know. A trace of remembrance could be heard in the girl's tone:

"And now... I still vividly remember every palace in the Heavenly Dome, every piece of furnishings, every column, garden, chandelier, maid, servant, guard, and I can clearly tell what story each mural is depicting. ”

"But... I can't remember my father that day... What exactly was his expression and what did he do. ”

"You were just a kid that year. Loren's tone was equally calm: "I went to a place that I couldn't imagine." ”

"That's right, for a child... Compared with the magnificent and strange Heavenly Dome Palace, he and his father were simply too ordinary, too small to be mentioned, and they were not even worth remembering. ”

The girl didn't look at him, she lay in front of the car window and looked at the Tianqiong Palace not far away like she did back then: "But in retrospect, what really made me remember the Tianqiong Palace in my heart was definitely not those furnishings......"

"It's something more intangible, but more intimate... It's something you don't need to see, hear, smell, or touch to actually feel it. ”

"The thing that hangs alone above the sky, overlooking you......"

"Everything you do and everything you do is under its watch, and you do not feel and feel a strong sense of awe at all times......"

"That's the real 'Heavenly Dome' and something impressive. Loren silently added:

"Supreme... Imperial. ”

"But... Even the imperial power has places that it cannot reach, and there will be places where it has to compromise... Even if the chances are slim, there is still a chance that we will succeed. ”

There was a moment of silence, and neither of them spoke again.

The galloping carriage slowly stopped in front of the stairs.

"It's time for me to go. Loren looked at the girl who was still sitting in front of the window:

"Miss Lena de Salion, see you in the courtroom. ”

The black-haired wizard turned and left the carriage.