“。。。 How about Ike? Where else can it be stronger? On the way back to Crossbell from the mine town, seeing that everyone was silent, Rhine, who acted as the driver, finally asked, "Although Xiaoling's situation is worrying, but the current situation, all of you look so dull, how will you face those strong enemies." ”

"The Rhein seniors are always an outsider's statement." Theo muttered in reply.

"Isn't this a matter of course, after all, I haven't been able to use all my strength since my hand was injured, and an injury like me will only add chaos to a battlefield of that level." Rhine replied nonchalantly, "So, now I can only act as your driver." ”

"Ahh I'm sorry. ”

"Don't talk about Xiao Tiou, it's been so long, and I've seen it a long time ago." Rhein replied with a smile, "Moreover, my current life is more in line with my character than before, and I don't want to go back to my previous life because of the countless delicious food and wine in front of me, and there is an Ike in front of me." ”

“。。。 Rhein was right. Exhaling heavily, Ike slapped his cheek violently and cheered up, "If you are depressed now, there will be no way to talk about the battle in the future, all in all, everything will be said after everything is over." ”

"Oh~ that's what Ike should say." Rhine should snort, "So where do you go next?" BOSS。 ”

“。。。 This is a rare opportunity, and since Levi is temporarily staying in Mine Town to catch up with Joshua and the others, let's take this opportunity to go to the hospital. ”

"Huh?!" Lixia, who was silent on the side, was taken aback, "Wait, Ike! Didn't I say that? I don't need to—"

"This time and that time." Ike interrupted Lixia, "If you don't go now, you may regret it for the rest of your life, after all, this is probably the last battle for Crossbell." You've seen the tree, and I'm not surprised at all what you can do if you have that abundant magic... Moreover, as an important combat force in the team, it is the responsibility of the captain to mobilize the enthusiasm and fighting spirit of the combat force. In this regard, I think Miss Elia would probably be better able to do it than I do. ”

“。。。 But I... The silent thought was finally replaced by shaking his head: "Now I... Unable to face Miss Elia yet. ”

"In that case, it's always okay to listen to our conversation outside the ward?"

“。。。 Huh? ”

"Although I respect your decision, if that's the case, it won't be a violation of your original oath." Ike said slowly, "There are some things that are too late when you want to see them but can't see them again." ”

"Ike... The light of struggle kept flashing in her eyes, and after a long time of repeated struggles on her face, Lixia finally showed a smile. Then thanks to the kindness ... Let me go with you to the front of the ward. ”

Walking all the way to Miss Elia's hospital room, he knocked lightly on the door, and only after a response came from the room did Ike and Theo push the door in.

"Huh? Isn't this Ike and Tio? After a slight hint of surprise, a smile appeared on Ilia's face again. We've only met a while ago, but it seems like we've been separated for a long time. ”

"yes, it's been a long time, Miss Elia." Ike and Theo walked up to Illia and said hello.

"I've heard a little bit about it from the doctor, and I heard that a big tree of unknown origin suddenly appeared?"

"yes, it's getting more and more than anyone imagined, and I don't know what's going to happen next." Ike responded with a wry smile, silently pointed his finger to the door and gestured slightly, and then said, "This time I came mainly to ask Miss Elija to write some words of encouragement to my family's Ling." Ike finished speaking, and took out the pen and paper that he had prepared from his bosom, "That child lost the puppet she regarded as a family member in this battle for the liberation of Crossbell, and thanks to it, this battle can be won." But now that she's overly sad, I've asked someone else to take care of her... ”

"That pretty little girl... Miss Elia restrained her smile, with a heartache expression on her face, took Ike's paper and pen and thought for a while, then wrote a large series of words on the paper, and then handed it to Ike with some apologies, "I'm sorry, that's all I can do now, the words may be a little ugly, maybe Xiaoling will dislike it." ”

"Where, thank you, Miss Elia." Gratitiously took the pen and paper, and after carefully putting them away, Ike replied repeatedly. "Speaking of which, I just saw Miss Cecil in the hallway, and according to her, Miss Elia has started her rehab exercise?"

"Speaking of which... Miss Elija suddenly smiled at the corner of her mouth, "It's true, but compared to these... Someone standing outside still doesn't seem to want to come in? ”

“？！！！”

"Hehe, I don't know who it is, but it seems to be a pretty shy child." Seeing that there was no movement outside the door, Iliya spoke again, "I guess, it should be a person with an introverted personality, but a willful side, and a good figure." ”

“。。。。。。”

“。。。 I don't know who you are, but as Ike heard, I've started to do rehab exercises, and if you keep lazy and don't practice, you'll soon be left behind by me, so if you don't want to be left behind, get rid of all the troubles. Ilia changed her tone, "Also, remember to be careful, no matter how strong you are, remember that you are a woman, there is a kind of strength, only women can show it, just like our dance drama, that strength will definitely protect you." ”

"Miss Elia."

"That's what I want to say to myself." Miss Elia suddenly clapped her hands lightly and looked at Ike with a smile, "You came to visit me as a patient at this time, thank you, Ike, and Tio." After hugging Theo kindly, Ilia raised her head again, "The road ahead is still very difficult, you should be more careful." ”

"I will." Ike nodded sincerely, said goodbye to Iliya, and quietly exited the ward.

"I'm sorry, Lixia, I didn't expect to be found out by Miss Elia." Ike replied apologetically.

"Because Miss Elija is a genius... Lixia wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and replied with a smile, "You can judge who is coming by just hearing a little sound and breath, and when you cooperate with each other on stage, she often distinguishes people by their footsteps, but... The main thing is probably that there are people who are obstructing it. ”

"That's too much, that man." Ike replied with hatred.

"yes, what an overkill person." Lixia nodded, her eyes no longer showing the confusion that was still evident, "Now that the matter is over, let's go." ”

"Oh~"