"The situation seems to be very good," said the personal doctor of the Mars family with a smile, "and sure enough, the difference is still very large, and the situation has improved a lot just because the young lady has returned." ”

Hearing the doctor's conclusion, everyone present couldn't help but show a relieved expression, if it weren't for the fact that everyone still cared about Diablo on the hospital bed, I am afraid they would have laughed out loud.

"In this way, as long as you recuperate with peace of mind, your condition may slowly stabilize." The doctor said that although he used words that might contain uncertainty, Serra, who also studied medicine, understood that it was not that he was not professional, but that heart disease was such a disease full of uncertainty in the first place, maybe it would not be a problem for decades, or maybe it would be cardiac arrest in the next second.

"Thank you, doctor," Serra bowed her head and thanked her, her heart was full of gratitude, if it weren't for the doctor's efforts, I am afraid that Diablo would not have survived to come back, his health was already not good, and he was even more in decline due to the attack by the Zeon Interior Assassin many years ago, for which Serra has always been full of guilt for Diablo: "Thank you so much." ”

"Where, Miss Serra, this is my job," said the doctor, and he stood up, "Then I will be downstairs, and if necessary, please do not hesitate to command." ”

He walked towards the door, and just then, Serra stood up and, after asking Diablo for permission, followed the doctor out of the room.

She gently closed the door to make sure her voice wasn't heard by Diablo, and then asked the puzzled doctor, "Doctor, father。。。。。。 Will his body be able to withstand a long journey? ”

"This 。。。。。。。" Although Serra's question was strange, the doctor dutifully replied: "It's hard to say, I can only say that we should try to avoid long journeys for now, although Mr. Mars's condition is indeed improving, but he will not be able to recover for a long time to be able to travel long distances." ”

"Miss, you also know that heart disease is difficult to say what happens at any time."

Serra actually knew that the recuperation of heart disease would take years, and it would not even recover in a lifetime, but she still raised the question with a glimmer of hope, and after getting the unexpected question, she said with some disappointment: "Is it。。。。。。 I see, Father will ask you, doctor. ”

She thanked the doctor and returned to her room, trying to put a smile on her face, but the sadness between her brows was suddenly noticed by Diablo.

Although they were not biological father and daughter, for Diablo, Serra may have been the orphan of his benefactor in the past, and was the hope of the Dakens, but now, she is the daughter of Diablo Mas, not the daughter of Zeon Dacon.

At first, the name Serra was just a disguise for Ardethea's real name, but later, in the old man's heart, the name Serra became her real name.

Now, even if Zeon Daken appeared in front of him to fight him for custody of Serra, Diablo would not be afraid to challenge him.

However, Serra is no longer a little girl who needs to be raised by herself, and the little girl who used to be has become a strong and beautiful woman today.

And he has aged to the point that he can't even recognize it.

Time is really cruel and unforgiving.

When it comes to Diablo's life, from being self-made when he was young to becoming one of the few wealthy people later, he actually has no regrets and worries in his life, and the only regret and concern is probably Serra.

This concern is even stronger after Casbal's unexpected death, or the murder of Zabi's killers.

At this moment, Diablo has reached the end of his life, and his only wish is that Serra can live well.

The princess of the Daken faction, the independence of the universe, and the Zeon don't have anything to do with her, I just hope she's safe.

That's why he tried to marry the Alxstein family, not because of how glorious and illustrious the other party was, in fact, if the entire Mars family business was taken as a dowry, no matter how prominent the family was, no matter how prominent the family was, would not refuse Serra.

But in that case, Serra, who is just an accessory to the dowry, still needs to keep the secret of her identity, and it is conceivable whether she can live happily, and the reason why he chose Alxstein is precisely because of this, he knows that Hans Alkstein, after all, they were comrades, Diablo knows that he is the kind of person who is strong but not lacking in warmth, and will never betray Serra's true identity, and his family does not have the stinky rules of those long-established families, and his only son Lear is also a good young man with a good character.

That's why I wanted to entrust Serra to them before I died, but if that choice caused Serra trouble。。。。。。

Diablo remembered the question and suddenly felt as if he should have a good talk with Serra.

He raised his hand to signal the others to leave, and then asked Serra to sit next to him, "Serra, what were you talking to the doctor just now?" ”

Instead of getting straight to the point, he started with seemingly unrelated questions.

"It's nothing, just asking my father for your details." Serra said as if nothing had happened.

“。。。。。。 You're not good at lying, Serra. Diablo smiled hard.

“。。。。。。” Sierra could only remain silent.

Diablo didn't rush to ask, but looked at Serra quietly, Serra's appearance was almost entirely inherited from her mother, except for the overly sharp eyebrows.

Eyebrows belonging to Zeon Dyken.

I don't know how long it took, but Serra said with difficulty, dryly, "I just asked if you can hold on if we want to leave SIDE5 now, father." ”

I see, although he is already tired and old, Diablo is a self-made man who has been able to do so until today, and he instantly understood the reason why Serra said this.

Zeon is coming.

I can't walk on my own.

Unexpectedly, there was no panic in his heart, but it was as calm as the waters of this Texas lake.

It's just a faint regret.

I can't see Serra walk into the marriage hall, I can't see her children, I can't be by her side anymore.

He said slowly, "In that case, you can leave alone, leave SIDE5." ”

"I will ask Yazhou, please him to protect you, wait until the war is over, if the Federation wins, you will be free, if Zeon wins。。。。。。。" Diablo said quietly, his eyes full of love: "When the time comes, you will be incognito, and your current name will be abandoned, as long as you don't return to SIDE3, Zeon will probably not make a big deal for you at that time." ”

Serra understood how complicated he was when he said this, Diablo had no children in his life, and if he abandoned this surname himself, it would mean that he would have nothing left in his life.

"It's okay," Diablo said, he stretched out his hand, and Serra hurriedly clenched it: "I'm dying, and I've seen it, it doesn't matter if these so-called properties of the Mars family are abandoned, I have prepared enough funds for you to live on." ”

Before Serra could speak, Diablo said, "Take care of yourself. ”

"Please don't refuse, this is a dying old man giving you one last request." Diablo didn't hesitate to use the word please, and he shook Serra's hand back hard.

Diablo's idea is very simple, after his death, Serra may not be able to keep the family business of the Mars family, because she is not interested in this, and she has never been interested in business, even if Serra can do it, Diablo himself knows the intrigue of the mall, and he does not think that Serra, who has no interest in it, will live happily.

As said before, the old man had seen everything away from his dying and no longer pursued anything but Serra's happiness.

"Compared to this," Diablo said suddenly, "you have also seen the boy of the Alxstein family, what do you think?" ”

"Is he the one you can trust with your life?"

"This 。。。。。。" Sierra didn't know how to answer for a while, she didn't hate Lear, but now she couldn't answer as decisively as before, she didn't know if she should trust Lear now.

This hesitation led Diablo to think that Sierra was not happy with Lear, and he sighed and said, "Really? If you are not satisfied, you don't need to force it, just refuse. ”

"If you have someone else you like, or something else you want to live in life, you can give up everything you have now," Diablo coughed lightly: "Let me talk about it at Alkerstein's house。。。。。。 ”

"It's not like that!" Serra suddenly said, "I'm just。。。。。。 ”

"I just haven't figured it out yet," Serra said, "not that I hate him." ”

"Really? Don't force 。。。。。。 Diablo's expression became more and more tired, and he gradually could no longer support his eyelids: "I just hope you are doing well。。。。。。 ”

He slowly fell asleep.

But the hand that held Serra did not let go.

———— Dividing Line————

"Going to Zeon?" Hearing Roger Aznable's words, Sierra couldn't help but look surprised.

In the courtyard, Roger approached Sierra and told him about his family leaving SIDE5 for Zeon, which was exactly what he had been talking about.

"Yes," Roger showed a somewhat ashamed but relieved expression on his face, "Although I am embarrassed to say it at this time。。。。。。 ”

He was the steward of the Mars family, and although he was not the kind of steward who was completely tied to his master's house in the old days, it was always a shame to abandon his master in such a critical moment, and this kind of behavior akin to running away was always somewhat shameful.

"Originally, it was difficult to speak," said Roger, "but seeing that you have returned, Miss, and that Mr. Diablo's condition has improved, I can also open my mouth." ”

If you are not familiar with it, you may think that this is just a justification for her own escape, but Serra, who has been friends with the Aznable family for many years, understands that Roger is really worried about Diablo's situation.

He continued: "As I said before, our family was attacked because of Char's affairs, and if this continues, I don't know how we will be treated. ”

"So I want to leave while I still can."

"Is there a ship that can lead to SIDE3 now?" Serra asked, surprised, thinking that civilian communication had been cut off at the time of the war.

"This。。。。。 I'm ashamed," Roger said with an unspeakable expression, "In fact, I used the name of the Mars family, and a special line of the Zeonnic company was docked at Miranda's port, and after the name of the Mars family was reported, the captain of the ship said that he could take us for a ride。。。。。。 ”

The more he spoke, the quieter his voice became, and his face turned red, but he still said what he had done.

"It's okay," Serra reassured, "but Gionnick's ship?" Do the Federation Army ignore them? ”

She was a little worried about whether the ship would be attacked by the Federal Army.

"Yes, according to the captain, the more times like this, the safer it is, and I don't know the specifics, but he and I packed the tickets to get to SIDE3 safely."

"That's fine," Serra said with a smile, "I wish you all a good journey." ”

"I'm so sorry to say such a selfish thing at a time like this。。。。。。" Roger said ashamedly: "Actually, this is also related to my son Char. ”

Hearing the familiar name, Sierra couldn't help but shudder, and she had a bad premonition in her heart.

"I don't want to see any Zeon hero brilliance," Roger's face was full of gloom, "it doesn't look like him at all." ”

Serra secretly clenched her fists, indeed。。。。。。。 Char Aznabul, although he had a big fight with Roger and was going to Zeon to join the army, he was a gentle and kind person, and it was hard to imagine that he would become a so-called hero for killing people.

So, that person is really Char Aznabul, not 。。。。。。。 Someone who looks exactly like him?

If it's really you, Brother Casbal。。。。。。

"But even if he never came back once, never answered our letters, he is still my only son after all."

If it's really you, Brother Casbal, it's impossible for you to come back, it's impossible to reply to the letter, because even if the face looks exactly the same, the habits and handwriting can't be hidden, let alone Char's parents.

What would happen to Mr. and Mrs. Roger if they did go to SIDE3?

Will your identity be revealed? Will it be killed by Zabi's people?

Sierra couldn't help but think about it, compared to that。。。。。。。

If it's really you, Brother Casbal, the real Char may have been killed by you, and you used it as your stand-in, and let the Zabi family's killers kill him, along with hundreds of innocent passengers.

Someone who would do such a cruel thing.

Is that really you, Brother Casbal?

She kept begging for answers from Casbal, who didn't exist here.

Or rather, begging for that 'no' answer.

Her face was pale, but she still managed to pull herself up: "Mr. Aznable, I thank you. ”

"Thank you for everything you've done here."

I'm sorry.

"It's the most comforting thing to hear you say," Roger said, "and we're very happy, and you've brought us very good memories." ”

Hopefully that doesn't turn into your worst memory.

"I'm sure we'll meet again, and I'll definitely bring him back when the war is over."

With whom? Char Aznable, or Kasbal Somme Dyken?

"One day, we'll see each other again."

With that, Roger bowed deeply to Serra, then turned and went into the back room, he hugged his wife, who was already crying, to say his final goodbye to the group, and then they were going to the airport as soon as possible, where they would transfer to the shuttle to Miranda, and from Miranda to SIDE3.

When they leave, is there more sadness in their hearts, or is there more excitement about seeing their only child?

Sierra would never know, as she had never seen the two again.

After the Rogers left, Sierra began to move unconsciously.

Walk through the hallways where she, Casbal, and Char had played together.

Walk through the courtyard where the three of them drank black tea together.

came to the lawn where the three of them first met.

There, Casbal and his mother's grave stand side by side, but of course there is nothing in it, Casbal's body is gone, and his mother is dead in distant SIDE3, which is nothing more than an empty tombstone of more monumental significance than practical significance.

The night breeze blows across the lawn, making the leaves loud.

The wind wasn't cold, but Serra felt the endless chill rush into her body.

[Do you remember this man named Char Aznable? 】

Is that really you? Brother Casbal?

[He was expelled from school for inciting the guilt of the cadet, but he made a lot of contributions as a soldier in the red MS, so he was promoted to lieutenant, and is now the ace pilot of the Zeon Army.] 】

What did you do to him to become Char Aznable?

[It is known as the 'Red Comet', a hero that everyone in Zeon knows and everyone knows!] 】

Maybe that person isn't you? Is this just one side of that Tache?

[Brother Casbal Som Dyken, he's still alive.] 】

For some reason, she suddenly remembered Lear, who may have been involved in the mass killing.

If this is true, how should I deal with you? She couldn't help but wonder, she didn't know who she was asking, but no matter who she asked, she couldn't get an answer.

What should I do, Mom?

She hugged her body tightly, and there was a feeling of escape in her heart, which can even be said to be very rare for this strong girl.

But she couldn't escape, the most important men in her life.

Zeon Dyken.

Casbal Somme Dyken.

Lil Wolfgang Alxstein.

All three of them have nothing to do with this war.

She has nowhere to run.