Eusta Manor.

Even in prison, Elizabeth?? Douglas still struggled to maintain his elegance.

The ten-foot-square room was the place where Speaker Nicholas left the female mage to live. This was an excellent treatment compared to the usual prisoners: in addition to a bed, she was allowed to keep a set of tables and chairs for reading and writing. But Elizabeth had nothing to read except the Church's books. She spent most of her day meditating, twice in the morning and evening—never so religious in her life—praying to God with a book in hand.

Elizabeth had long since hoped that she would be able to get out of trouble. Can...... If the all-powerful God of the clouds really exists, and is as merciful as the Church proclaims...... At the very least, hope that God will bless her Victoria......

"You're praying again, Ms. Douglas." A male voice rang out.

The door to the cell opened at some point. The only people who usually visit here are mute handymen who deliver food. Elizabeth hadn't spoken to anyone for a month, but she still didn't want to pay attention to the unexpected man. She remained on her knees in a prayerful position, with her back to the visitor.

"You're still so cold, noble lady," the middle-aged man sighed as he looked a little fat, "Come to think of it, Victoria wouldn't want to see you ...... like that"

"Don't mention her name." Elizabeth said coldly.

The middle-aged man pursed his lips.

"You're praying for your daughter again, aren't you?" "I can understand you, ma'am," he said nonchalantly. But one should look forward. God will not respond to you if you only pray to God for a specific purpose without a commensurate faith, ma'am. ”

"If you're here to say that," Elizabeth didn't look back, "you can go now." ”

The middle-aged man sighed.

"I've brought you news of Victoria," said the middle-aged man, "and even then, you're going to drive me out......"

Elizabeth stood up abruptly. She turned around and stared at the middle-aged man. Even though the middle-aged man had already expected this reaction, Elizabeth's eyes still made him feel terrified.

"Tell me, Vanke." Elizabeth said categorically.

"That's what I'm here for, Your Excellency," said the middle-aged man Vanke, his black eyes glinting, "I'm sure you've already guessed it. As a member of the Commonwealth, I want you to be reunited as a mother and daughter. But in the short term, I'm afraid this is not possible. ”

Elizabeth didn't speak, just looked at Vanke's expression. Just a few months ago, Vanke was her retainer. And now, she is a prisoner, and Vanke is the jailer guarding her.

"Victoria...... As you can imagine, she's been sheltered," Vanke's expression remained unchanged, "and I can't tell you the name of the person who is sheltered due to my duties." I have to congratulate you, ma'am. The gods hear your prayers. ”

"I have to warn you, Vanke, that a minute ago you accused me of not being reverent in my faith," said Elizabeth, regaining some of the majesty of the head of the house, "who told you to tell me this?" ”

"Nobody," Vanke said, "it's my personal ......"

"No kidding!" Elizabeth exclaimed, "You will never leak the news without the permission of the big guys." Do you have a crush on my cell, Vanke? ”

"This news doesn't matter," said Vanke, "and you don't even ...... who Victoria's asylum is"

"The French Powers or the Empire," said Elizabeth, "who but they would dare to disobey the will of Speaker Nicholas?" It is possible for a country like the Five Nations to do this secretly, but it will definitely not dare to let the Federation know. To tell me that Victoria is protected is to tell me that she has successfully connected with the French or the Empire. Are you fooling me, Vanke? Let Victoria run abroad under your nose, I'm afraid that the people above have become a mess. ”

Vanke shrugged.

"You're as sharp as ever," he said, "but I can't really tell you more." I have to remind you...... Where you and Victoria stand now. ”

Elizabeth's face changed slightly.

Truly. Victoria?? It is good that Douglas has been sheltered by a great power. As a once-in-a-century genius mage of the Okad Federation, no major country could refuse her to join. However, they also did not have the means to ensure Victoria's loyalty. Victoria's most important person—her mother, herself—was still in the hands of the Federation. As soon as the Federation threatens itself, Victoria's position will waver.

“…… I'm not just spying on you, I'm protecting you, dear lady," Vanke's diabolical cold voice continued, "Now, there's someone out there who wants your life. Whether you live or die, it's only when you're out of Ocard's grasp that your daughter will truly cut ties with Ocad. Okard will do everything in its power to keep you safe. For Okad, you are an important hostage. ”

In any case, Victoria was just a sixteen-year-old girl. As long as the hostages are in hand, Okad has the possibility of forcing her to comply. On the other hand, if Elizabeth is "gone", the feud between Victoria and the Occade Federation will not be resolved.

But what if the French Powers or the Empire really tried to kill themselves to destroy the hostages and deepen the enmity between Victoria and Okade, and Victoria saw through it? Victoria can't be a child forever. She was also a mage no matter how she said it, and sooner or later she would figure it out that it would be beneficial for Okad for her mother to be alive at this time.

Neither the Chief Mage of the French State, the Lord of the Blue Sky, nor the Emperor Dietford III, would be so stupid! But in case...... What else is there that I don't know......

“…… Tell me, Vanke," Elizabeth paled, "is the Empire? Or is it a French state? This is an extremely risky conspiracy. The valiant Emperor Dietford III and the upright Chancellor Friedrich did not use such schemes...... So, it's the French power that wants to kill me?! Is it Stuart? It's the empire that shelters my daughter, right? In order to make Victoria and the Federation a mortal enemy, and at the same time to drive a wedge between her and the Empire, the French State chose to take risks? ”

"I'm impressed by your imagination," Vanke said, "but it's too rich." Even if your guess is true, I can't answer you. If I could know about the conspiracy of the French Powers and the Empire's top brass, I'm afraid that the Federation would have unified the continent long ago. ”

…… Is it really just to test me, Elizabeth thought irritably. Although I still can't let go of my heart in my heart, I can only hold my temper for now.

"That's all I want to say," Vanke said softly, "I trust your judgment. Even if something 'unexpected' happens, you won't act rashly...... Right? ”

"I'll judge for myself what others have in their hearts, Vanke," said Elizabeth, "and that's all you want to say...... I'm going to start meditating. ”

Vanke was silent for a moment. There were times when his lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything.

"Retire." Just when Elizabeth wanted to give the eviction order for the second time, Vanke bowed to her and quietly retreated.

……

Elizabeth's prison, located underground in Eusta Manor.

At the heart of it is Elizabeth's room, a forbidden area where the sea of clouds can never be sensed. Beyond this area is the Jailers, a group of four Blue Sky mages including Vanke, who live and can sense the sea of clouds and cast spells. However, the outer layer is a forbidden area that is difficult for foreign enemy casters to invade.

"It's like an egg." Vanke Heart.

The "egg yolk" part of the core and the "eggshell" of the outer layer are both forbidden areas, while the "egg white" part sandwiched in the middle can freely use the power of the sea of clouds. The special design of the prison makes it difficult to attack both from the outside in and from the inside out, making it the best place to imprison spellcasters.

There are only ten spellcaster prisons of this level in the entire territory of Okad, dedicated to imprisoning a dangerous Blue Sea-level spellcaster like Elizabeth.

"Rescue? Assassination? An assassin disguised as a rescue? Vanke said to himself.

The mages always felt that their plans were flawless. However, as long as it is a human plan, there will always be loopholes.

"It's okay," Vanke murmured in a voice that could only be heard by himself, "'above' is still careless. I still have a chance to get my hands dirty. ”

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