Following.

The girl is preparing to leave the floating city. said that it was preparation, but in fact, there was nothing to do: Xiaowei fled the Okad Federation alone, naturally without luggage; The girl had almost no belongings with her other than her "bright world". Eventually, the girl finds herself leaving the Floating City with almost nothing.

The Empire and the Floating City have forged a relationship of "trust", and together with the mages of the Floating City, Eiken and the mages of the Floating City have set up a large-scale teleportation circle in a square. Half of the envoys will remain in the Floating City to continue to discuss specific matters, while the others, including the Duke himself, Princess Linna, and the Maiden, will be teleported directly back to the Empire through the circle. The magic circle is expensive—according to Xiaowei, the girl's current net worth can only be two or three times—but it can only be used once. As a sign of sincerity, Floating City provided almost all the required materials for spellcasting.

Playing with the "bright world" in her hand, the girl was a little emotional. The Lord of Black gave Xiao Wei a lot of treasures, all of which were put into the miniature dimensional bag that Xiao Wei carried with him. The dimensional bag also contained several spare robes and robes sent by Franbel Matthias on behalf of the "apostles", including a set of Erios's standard white robes.

The sun is rising. The girl looked at the morning sun outside the window and knew that it was time to leave. Xiao Wei has fallen asleep, although she has not directly controlled the girl's body for a long time, but even in the world of consciousness, Xiao Wei has not relaxed her mage practice, and she is also responsible for the daily grooming, which is indeed a lot of fatigue. The maiden did not wake her.

She is wearing a pure white chiffon dress today, with silky shoulders as thin as cicada wings, and her soft pale blonde hair is naturally draped behind her back, and paired with the same snow-white over-the-knee stockings and strappy sandals, the whole person exudes a detached temperament.

"I'm obviously not interested in my appearance," a male voice said, "but I'm very concerned about my clothes." ”

The girl glanced at the comer. In fact, she didn't have to look to know who was talking. John Goth was walking this way, dressed in his rustic gray robe, as usual.

"Clothing can reflect a person's personality and temperament, friend." The girl replied elegantly.

"But what you are trying to reflect now is Miss Douglas's personality," Goat shook his head, "but not yours." ”

"That's fine," the girl said, "and when I arrive in the Empire, I won't reveal my identity as the 'Bright World' as soon as possible, and I won't let Xiaowei publicly display her ability to cast spells." ”

"Then you're just a vase." Goth said with a blank face.

"I will show the power of the 'bright world' after people believe that I am a vase," the girl smiled, "and the huge gap will stimulate people's nerves and make them reveal their true personalities." Do you like a beautiful face or a warrior with high martial arts, is it upright and fair or tends to be inflammatory...... There's nothing to hide. ”

Goth laughed.

"I like this strategy," he said, "just right, I'm going to give you a few things." ”

He took out a white petal-shaped hair ornament from his pocket and handed it to the girl.

The girl didn't mean to take the gift.

"Tell me what the magic is on it." The girl's face was expressionless.

"Can't you just give me something for free?!" Goth glared.

"You won't." The girl said.

Goth was helpless.

"This hair accessory can change your hairstyle and hair color," he explains, "and you don't have to be a mage to do it easily." Each alteration process is a separate transformation spell that does not normally leave a recognizable magical aura on the hair. It's very convenient for you. ”

The girl nodded. She took the hair ornament and put it on her head, and her hair immediately turned from pale blonde to dark blonde.

"I set it up," said Gotht gently, "and you can try it yourself." ”

The girl was noncommittal: "What else?" ”

Goth shrugged and pulled out a ring that looked like white jade: "It's a simple gadget too." This has a spell with a phantom sound on it, and as long as you wear it, Vicky can make a sound through it. You can choose telepathy, you can choose to speak out loud in front of trusted friends, or you can choose to speak out at the same time. ”

"That's it, you gave it away before I left?"

"It's not because you're 'special,'" Goth said indignantly, "it's much easier to just make Vivi speak." You don't have a soul, so we can't read what you're going to say with confusion spells, we have to start elsewhere. It took a lot of effort for me to transform it, and now, even if Vicky is in control of her body, you can make a voice through this ring. ”

"Thank you very much," said the girl, placing the ring on her right index finger, "Do you need me and Xiaowei to test it?" ”

Goth shook his head: "Xiaowei is asleep." Don't bother her. ”

The girl rolled her eyes: "You secretly used a spell to detect it, right?" ”

"It doesn't matter anyway." Goth said with a blank face.

“…… Forget it, whatever you want. ”

The girl glanced at the table clock in the corner.

"I have to go," she said, "is there anything else you want to say?" ”

Goth seemed to hesitate.

"It just so happens that Vicky is asleep too," he said, "and I have a few words of advice for you." ”

The girl leaned against the wall casually and drew a circle in the air with "Bright World": "Say it." I'm listening. ”

Goth frowned. He stepped forward and stretched out his hand, and the fingers of his right hand put on the words "Bright World". The girl could feel him straining slightly.

"If I were you, be careful," he said, his expression as if in deep thought, "for example, if I take another step forward—" he gestured with his left hand, "and I will take your weapon away with one grapple." ”

But the girl remained unmoved.

"You can try it," she said with a smile, "trust me, no matter what move you use, the difference in power will throw you away in an instant." ”

Goth nodded slightly.

"You're right, but I'm not a warrior after all," he said, "and there are many people in the Empire who are far more powerful and faster than you, but even more insidious than me. You have to learn to be vigilant. ”

"For example, if I really want to use physical magic against you by surprise, I will use a little spell. You have to be careful, the difference in strength is sometimes nothing. ”

"I understand." The girl seemed to be full of care, but she secretly wrote it down in her heart. Goth was right...... The situation of the battle is ever-changing, and sometimes a simple trick is enough to change the tide of battle.

"In a few months, the Floating City may also send envoys to the Empire. Fran: They might be among them. If you can, help me take care of it. Goth said.

"Of course." The girl raised her eyebrows.

"Okay......" The girl's excesses made Goth give up trying to continue struggling with the girl's details, "I don't have anything else for you—but this one." When Xiaowei wakes up, you can open it together. He took an envelope from his bosom.

"There's information that's important to you." Goth said.

"Good." The girl took the envelope.

"Finally, there is ......," Goth thought.

"I didn't know you still had this old mother mode...... the girl wondered if Goth had some kind of sisterly affection for herself. When will it be my turn to be so cared for by someone younger than me? Although his real age is twenty-one, Wei is only two years older than his protagonist.

"The teacher has a message for me to convey to you."

"Since it's a parting message from the great Black Lord, I'll naturally listen to it." The girl said. Why does this guy always put the most important things last?

"He told me to tell you......" Goth took a deep breath and paused slightly.

The girl was a little nervous. What exactly does the Lord of Darkness have to tell himself?

"'Be imaginative.'" Just listen to Goth's solemn words.

“……”

In the end, I was poured a bowl of chicken soup for the soul.

……

The girl watched Goth leave.

After a while.

[What's wrong?] Xiaowei woke up from her sleep heavily, "I'm asleep? 】

"You are sleeping deadly. The girl said, "We should go." 】

[Ah...... I'm sorry. 】

"It's all right, I'm alone and have nothing to do," the girl said, "By the way, that Goth guy just gave me this envelope. He said there was important information in it. 】

[What? 】

Without waiting for Xiaowei to react, the girl opened the envelope by herself. There was only one note in there. A sentence was written on the note.

Xiaowei'......s voice was both relieved and worried.

The note contained information about her mother, who had been worrying about her:

"Elizabeth Douglas has been placed under house arrest at the Okard border. The exact location has yet to be further clarified. Personal safety. ”