"Really, even the air is exactly the same." Kevin sucked deeply, as if it would take him back to the past. Then he looked at the two people who were a little confused, and replied, "This is a 'gospel facility' run by the church." In short, it's an orphanage similar to a monastery. ”

"Is it ... Mr. Kevin, you too... Joshua looked at Kevin with a strange glint in his eyes.

"Well, it's a so-called orphan." Kevin nodded, "Forget it... I haven't been back here for about five years. ”

"Kevin... Liz spoke with some concern.

“。。。 In short, the clue to the seventh star layer must be in this. First, let's take a closer look here. ”

The courtyard was deserted, the empty courtyard was overgrown with weeds, the occasional bricks and stones peeking out of it, sparsely carved out a sidewalk, the gate was locked from the inside, and there were still one or two unharvested vegetables in the farmland, but they had also withered, and the whole yard seemed to have been abandoned for a long time.

"Here it is... Wells that draw drinking water. Kevin walked to a well nostalgically and stroked the edge of the well, the walls were smooth by years of use, and there was still water in it, not like it was deserted. At that time, there was no guide pump, so I had to use rope and wooden barrels to fetch water, which was really hard. ”

"It's really hard, and if you come to fetch water in the winter morning, your hands will be red from the cold... Kevin had fallen into a well before. Liz answered.

"Hey, it's all old, so there's no need to talk about it." Kevin smiled wryly.

"But in retrospect ... It's also quite interesting. Liz smiled at her lips.

Walking through a small door on the side of the building, a small room, even with a wood-burning fireplace, came into view.

"This is the living room of the 'Aster House', where things like eating take place." Liz explained.

"But it doesn't have the warmth of Teacher Teresa's, the dean here used to be a very stern and stubborn old nun, who had to be prayed for before every meal, and if she didn't obey, she would be scolded and beaten."

"Generally speaking, the orphanages of the church are really very strict." Joshua nodded slightly.

The whole house of the Aster House is connected by a passage, and the yard is not small, but the house is not big. Probably to make room for some food and a place for the kids to play around. After a while, everyone searched all the unexpected places in the main hall, but found nothing.

"I didn't find anything, and if there was a clue, it should be in the chapel, right?" Liz spoke.

"Then slam that door?" Ike interface.

"No, there's an enchantment on that door, it's not a simple lock." Kevin shook his head, pondered for a moment, and looked up at Liz with a complicated look on his face, "That's right, Liz." That day ... Are you the one on duty at the chapel? ”

"Huh?"

"The last day this facility was used was the day Sister Lufina died five years ago."

"Mr. Kevin?"

"Whew..."

"Lufina, is it..." Ike's eyes rolled, and the sudden name reminded him of someone.

"That's what I heard about when I visited the dean after that incident. What do you think? That's right. Kevin asked earnestly.

“。。。 Uh-huh... You're right. Liz replied in a low voice.

"Is it ... So... Lise, look in your arms or pockets, and you should be able to find the key to the chapel. ”

“。。。 Hey? Lis, who looked inexplicable, still touched her pocket and bosom, and sure enough, she found an old brass key from her breast pocket.

"What's going on?" Ike frowned slightly.

"By the way, this is the world where ideas can be turned into reality ... It's based on this rule. Joshua said.

"Hehe, actually, I don't have much confidence, but all the fields have chosen a person with characteristics before, and from this point of view, Lis, it is only natural that you will come here."

"How could it be..." Liz still couldn't accept it.

"Anyway, let's go in first."

The key fits, and although it is old, it is easy to open the locked door. Looking at Lis, who was standing in front of the door without saying a word, Kevin sighed, "You have to be clear, once you open this door, you can't go back." ”

“！。。。 Ay? ”

"You will know the truth about all that happened that day ... Are you mentally prepared for this? Kevin smiled wryly.

“。。。 For five years, I have not been able to accept it. After that, everyone including me was transferred to other facilities ... I came here once before I started practicing with the knights, but it was all ruined... All of this, I have long been enlightened. Lis's eyes grew more determined, "I want to be closer to my sister and Kevin more than anyone else."

"Is it ... Then hurry inside. ”

"Hmm...

The gate slowly opened, and everyone entered. The chapel is not large, but it is neat and tidy, and it does not fit in with the view outside the door.

"Five years ago ... I don't know who hired a hunting regiment to occupy this Aster House... Lis, how much do you remember about that time? ”

"I, I... At that time, a group of men in black suddenly broke into the door... Tied everyone up, the teacher was taken to the second floor, and... ”

"When you woke up, you were already in a hospital bed in the city, and then you heard that Sister Lufina and I had come to help, and that Sister Rufina had died in the line of duty... That's right, right? ”

"Hmmm... Hello Kevin... What the hell was going on with that? I heard that it was done by some forces that were hostile to the church. I haven't seen Kevin since... Even if I asked Cernat Instructor, she wouldn't tell me at all. Liz said in a low voice.

"Well, from the position of the chief, it really can't be said easily." Kevin replied, "This facility is actually a trick for the [Ancient Relic] that has been designated to be sealed. ”

“。。。。。。 Hey? ”

Kevin ignored Liz's confusion and walked over to a statue on the left in front of him, twisting his arm slightly. Immediately after, the stone wall of the statue suddenly receded, revealing a secret door.

"Is it a secret door? . . .

Seeing Kevin walk inside without looking back, the three chased in.

"Wait, Kevin, the ancient relic that was designated to be sealed... Is it right down here? Liz shouted.

"That's right." Kevin nodded, "There's the same place down here as it is under the Glancel Chapel. A facility for sealing ancient relics, the Land of Origin. ”

“！” A flash of light erupted in Ike's eyes, then he retracted as he walked down the spiral staircase.

The staircase is long, and the length is almost exaggerated. Even if there is a guide light on the stone wall, you can't see the end of the stairs when you look down.

"That was the day I and Sister Lufina went home, I think you remember." Kevin said as he led the way down, "Since we all have our own missions, we plan to meet in the city first and then come back together." But my sister's train was late. I got there first, and then the news came. You and the children are in danger, and as soon as I thought of this, I decided to act alone to clear the occupied hunters. To be honest, their strength is not remarkable, even if I am just a knight, I can easily defeat them and liberate the children and teachers. It's just that I didn't find you," Kevin paused and continued.

"Listen to the children, one of the hunters is in a coma and you don't know where ... I took care of my injuries and started looking, and finally found this place... I said Lise, you woke up without a ribbon, right? ”

"Uh-huh, um-but... Why? Liz replied confusedly.

"Your ribbon has fallen in front of that secret door. And there are new footprints out there, and I chased the hunters who took you down to this place.

After a while, the staircase came to an end, and everyone saw a long walkway, at the end of which there was no door, but a sturdy-looking stone wall, and Kevin took out the medal of the Knight of the Star Cup from his bosom and faced the stone wall. Soon, a burst of golden light shot out of the medal and swept across the stone wall. A stone gate appeared out of thin air on the solid stone wall, and a large six-pointed star formation was carved on it.

As Kevin walked into the door, there was a huge square inside, the square seemed to have been built in the void, there was no other entrance outside the stone passage leading to it, it was empty on all sides, and the existence of the wall was not felt at all, just like the square of the stone monument. There is a strange round platform in the middle, and there are complex patterns carved under the round platform.

"Hey, I didn't expect that broken courtyard to hide such a place, the church is really a good means." Ike looked at the extraordinary square that he could see at a glance and was amazed.

“。。。 Originally, this place was an ancient relic called 'Loya's Magic Spear', which was about to be designated as a seal. Kevin walked to the front of the stage and stroked the edge, the whole person seemed to be caught in a memory, and continued to speak after a while.

"This magic spear is capable of turning those who wield it into 'monsters'. To be honest, I really can't imagine that it was something made in the Female Sacred Domain. The desperate hunter picked up the magic spear. Kevin took a deep breath

“。。。 The scene was overwhelming, the battle hunter who transformed into a monster, the structure of the flesh changed, and I was not an opponent at all. That happened when the monster was aiming its spear at you... Kevin closed his eyes tightly, his lips trembled a little, and said, "My 'stigma'... On the spot, he took away the power of the magic spear held by the hunter, and the power increased to more than dozens of times, and attacked the hunter mercilessly. That's not a fight ... It's a one-sided killing. The monster hunter died, and I was in my first manifestation, controlled by the seething power, and completely lost myself. At this time, my sister arrived, and soon understood the situation, and she suppressed me with a crossbow and a magic sword, and lured me away from Lis, and... Kevin didn't say any more, but the ending was already clear. After thinking about it, I continued to speak, "When I woke up, I found myself lying in my sister's arms, and even though my body was pierced countless times, my sister still held me tightly... ”

"Ah。。。。。。h Liz took a few steps back in shock, her pupils gradually losing her light to the truth of the matter.

"That's the truth of the matter, it's not that I didn't save my sister... It's the incompetent plague god in front of you who killed your sister with his own hands. If I hadn't been that vulnerable, I probably wouldn't have happened. Kevin's eyes showed indescribable loneliness, "In the end, I killed the person I wanted to protect and love the most... Whether it's my sister, or my mother... ”

"For ... Why don't you keep saying it! Liz suddenly yelled at Kevin, "In the past five years... You didn't tell me a word... ”

“。。。 Yes, I'm sorry. But speaking out now means that I have come to my senses. Even if you ... It's okay to seek revenge against me. ”

Rarely, Kevin showed a relieved look, and the burden he had been carrying for a long time was removed, which made him feel a little relaxed inexplicably.

"Stupid!" Liz said loudly and rushed up to hug Kevin.

"Hey, hey..." Kevin opened his mouth at a loss.

"What nonsense are you talking about! Kevin Graham! I'm not angry because of this at all! Why... Why do you have to live alone with such a sad memory... We... Isn't it family... ”

"Lis...

"I finally understand, Kevin, why did you want to be a heretical sanctioner... It's not because I'm atoning for my sister's sins. ”

“！”

"Not for atonement, not for the removal of guilt, but for the sake of."

"That's right, it's to accept the 'punishment'"

Suddenly, a female voice from the void interrupted Lis's response, and a strange red light array lit up on the side, and a guy in a strange robe appeared in front of everyone.

"This is ... Lord of Shadows? Ike's eyes narrowed slightly, his hand already touching the hilt of his sword, staring at the masked guy.

The King of Shadows was unmoved, but slowly looked at a few people, "Hehe, you are finally here, there is the seventh star layer ahead, the place where I was born, and the foundation of all star layers." ”

"Is that really the case... Since it is this place that leads there ... Looks like I'm sure I'm right. Kevin muttered.

"Hehe, then I'll ask again. How's that, Kevin Graham. Are you really ... Want to know who I really am? ”

"Needless to say, take off your mask of bad taste. Lufina Jarzhent! ”

“。。。 I'm sorry you can misunderstand my true identity ... The Shadow King slowly removed his mask, revealing a woman with long brown hair, looking at Kevin with red eyes and a casual smile on her lips.

"Sister...

"Long time no see, Liz." Lufina replied.

"No... I knew the answer at the beginning, and the words and deeds were meaningful... There are also numerous provocative lines. I wasn't sure before ... It's because I don't want to notice it in my heart. Kevin smiled wryly.

"Hehe, yes, you've been so weak since a long time ago. I didn't expect you to be able to defeat my strongest swordsman. ”

"The Black Knight ... No, Sword Emperor? What exactly does he have to do with his sister? ”

"About six years ago, we met at an event, the one in front of us." Lufina gestured to Ike beside Kevin.

"Huh? Ike: Do you know my sister too? Kevin was a little surprised.

"Of course, the name of the Thousand Wrists is quite famous even in our country." Ike sighed, "That incident is really a feast for the eyes, a thousand wrists." ”

"That's an honor." Lu Feina smiled and replied, "But after that incident, the Sword Emperor seems to think that he owes me a favor. ”

"It's not surprising, that's the guy's personality." Ike nodded.

"I see... Did you skillfully use this favor to revive the concept of the Sword Emperor? Really, it's like a trick my sister would use. ”

"Not only that, I finally understand why Levi has the power to refuse but not repel, it turns out that it's because of you." Ike looked at Lufina.

"Hehe, it's useless for you to praise me. But Kevin, now that you've made it here ... You already understand my purpose, right? ”

“。。。 Ah, I've come to my senses, if you want to take me, hurry up. Kevin replied with his eyes closed.

"Wait, wait!" Liz was a little overwhelmed, "What are you two talking about?" ”

"Don't you already know? Kevin... I want to be punished. And I, who was born here to bring 'punishment' to Kevin... For this reason, I have specially transformed this Shadow Country, taking all of you over, and I hope that all of this is Kevin himself. ”

"This, this is a lie, isn't it?"

"Unfortunately, it's true." Kevin replied, "Although I don't know exactly why this is the way ... But what my sister said was true. Kevin took a step forward with a wry smile, "I'm afraid that my mother's death has already come, and the place where my sister died, is the punishment given to me by the seventh star layer." And... As soon as I fall there, this incident will be resolved smoothly. ”

Suddenly, Liz burst out of the crowd and swung her sword at Rufina. There was a flash of light, and Lufina appeared in another direction.

"Hehe, what's the matter, making such a naughty move."

"You're not a sister at all! My sister would never do such a thing to Kevin. Liz shouted, "Kevin! Remember it! You swore to me ... said that he would never do anything to make his sister care! Lis's face was full of sadness, "If you really do ... Sacrificing oneself alone, do you think your sister will be happy! ”

“！！！”

“。。。 Hehe, it's hard to say, although 'I' is not the real Lufina, but it is infinitely close to her existence. If Kevin craves punishment, shouldn't I fulfill him? ”

"It won't be like that! A real sister won't be so used to Kevin! The taste of chocolate at that time! Have you forgotten about it! ”

“！！！”

“。。。。。。 I... I... ”

“。。。 Hehe, I didn't expect you to be so mature and so eloquent. ”

"Shut up! Don't insult your sister anymore! Liz roared.

"Hehe, okay." Lufina smiled slightly, "In that case... You can accept the reception in Kevin's place. ”

"Huh?。。。"

A crimson crack appeared at Liz's feet, and the powerful suction force couldn't help but make Liz kneel, clutching the floor to prevent herself from falling. ”

"Liz!"

"Hehe, you just watch honestly from the side." Lufina glanced at Kevin, and in the sky, a huge magic eye appeared. The invisible enchantment instantly enveloped the three of them.

"Whew!"

"Hey, is it the Magic Eye again!"

"Stop sister! It has nothing to do with Liz! ”

"But then your pain will also become heavier, isn't that the best punishment?

"If you can do it, try it!" The crack grew bigger and bigger, and Liz, who had devoured half of her body, took one last look at Kevin. "No matter where I fall, I will definitely live! In order not to let Kevin live alone, I will definitely come back safely. “

"Well said, then, let's give it a try." Lufina's eyes closed, and the crack instantly engulfed Lis.

"Oooo Kevin roared, and the stigma on his back suddenly burst into a bright light, breaking free from the shackles of the MONOCULUS and jumping down.