While Romeona banished the demonic thoughts from her mind, somewhere in the King's Castle, the man who had given her the same surname and was related by blood was worried about something else. The former family and the sole owner of the family, Mu Lenin is worried about what has happened recently.

He was not in his estate, but in a room used to work in the Empire's archives. At the height of the Twin Eagle Empire, the Archives were the size of a large library with a mountain of copywriting, but nowadays, it's just a dilapidated single building, not to mention the papers, and there aren't even a few clerks left. The finances were strapped to keep the archives alive, and although the aristocracy still seemed to be living in luxury, it was only a façade. No matter how rotten the wood is, it can light up a dazzling light, that's all.

Mu Layning did not like to run affairs at home, although he was the head of the family, he did not like to see those stupid fellows who often came to visit, and even the clansmen seemed the same to him. Working in that environment is not something that can be relaxing.

So he prefers the archives, where he has his own private space – a private space that is not used for ridiculous things like trysts, but where he thinks and then makes decisions. Now he was sitting behind a modest desk, his back leaning back in his chair, and he was facing the visitor in a relaxed posture. It seems to be relaxed, but only he knows what his true mood is.

Across from him was a man in a black robe and hood, and listening to the voice, there was no doubt that it was a man, "The vision has completely disappeared, and although some people outside advertise that this is a sign of the coming end, it is clear that it has done little damage. ”

"If anything, I'm afraid you and I won't be talking here. "You know what I want to hear isn't something I've heard so many times. ”

The black robe hesitated for a while, but Mu Laining didn't continue to ask, he was waiting for the other party to take the initiative to speak. At such times, he is always very patient and does not let himself be too impatient, otherwise he will just leave an impression of irritable on the other party...... Or let the other party see their fragility and gaps.

"Lord Mulenin, I told you enough before, some of my men were killed underground. The black robe continued, "It can't be a coincidence that they should have died before the blue light covered the sky of the King's Castle. Someone came to the place we had occupied for years, killed my men, and took the thing. ”

"Yes, I know that, too. Mu Laining said, "And you don't even know who the other party is, so you died two powerful mages." ”

"The people I stayed there were definitely not rookies, and they weren't negligent. The tone of the black robe became a little high, "Although there are young and vigorous types, there are also old and serious people who can maintain the situation...... It shouldn't be like this. ”

"But it's already happening. Mu Lai Ning continued, "And the person you had high hopes for is also dead...... Died without any dignity at all. "Mu Layin heard that the people who died there were stripped of their clothes, leaving nothing on their bodies, their heads cut off and their hearts mashed...... Died as if he had been tortured by a cruel robber. But those were two mages who were familiar with combat, and it was even more unlikely that the robbers would be in an underground place.

"I know that you have lost two good men, and it hurts my heart to do so. "But you should know that I have something more heart-wrenching. ”

"Yes, sir. The hooded black robe, his head seemed to be slightly lowered, "The thing we have been looking for is no longer there." ”

"When you approached me a few years ago, you told me it was an artifact that could change the situation. "That's why I've given you resources, and I've given you mages who have been chased by the Church of Light and are like wild dogs, a safe place." I have never treated you badly, I just hope that you will give me something in return. ”

"I'm sorry, sir. The black robe whispered, "That thing, probably no longer exists." ”

"Not in anyone's hands?"

"I'm afraid it has dissipated in this sky, and the blue starry sky I saw that night is the best proof of this. The black robe explained to Mu Laining, "All the magic power has dissipated in the stars, and only those who grasp the opportunity can obtain the little remaining thing and hold it in their hands." ”

Mu Lai Ning was silent for a while before he asked the black robe, "So what did you get?" Speaking of this, Mu Lai Ning said one more word, "I don't have the interest of snatching food like a wild dog, but I'm just curious about how you mages will react to something that disappears like a bubble." ”

Mu Lai Ning didn't seem to doubt the black robe's claim, but raised another question. "Tell me, in the hearts of your mages, what is going on after the only way to become a god disappears. ”

The black-robed hands were clasped together and placed near his stomach, "This is an unrealistic thing, my lord. Myths and stories are too far away from us, at least more than a thousand years old. ”

Mu Laining nodded, then closed his eyes, "You can leave." ”

The black robe bowed to Mu Laining, and then left the place.

Mu Laining stayed alone in the room, and it took a long time before he opened his eyes. A new guest came to him, his friend, companion, and at the same time another great nobleman. "You won't hear good news from you, Notaras. Mu Laining said to the visitor.

Notaras sat down opposite Mu Lein, took off his hat, and his face was full of tiredness, "Isn't there any good news, can you make Your Majesty a little happier?"

"Is Your Majesty sad that Duke Sophia is leaving?"

"It's not funny, you know, Your Majesty likes this niece of his very much, and her departure only makes him happy. Notaras said, "This is a matter that Your Majesty and his brother have agreed to let Princess Sophia leave temporarily. If the matter of the integration of the two religions is not handled well, I am afraid that there will be another riot in the city......"

Mullenin interrupted Notaras, "We all know that these are already trivial things...... Those two stubborn old men, I'm afraid they also understand in their hearts. Something even more terrifying may be in the near future. ”

Notaras didn't say any more, looking at Mu Laining with a complicated expression, "Maybe there's a turnaround......

Mu Laining shook his head, "There won't be any more." Even if I discard my blood relatives like pawns, I hope you will have the realization that there will be no one to help us anymore. ”