USS Steel, Captain's Quarters

“…… Is it, Rixant has been ...... by the freshman DC" Xia Yin's face showed a touch of gloom, obviously she could have imagined that such a result would happen.

"We know how you feel, but it's a blessing in our fortune to be able to save you." Da Tie comforted Xia Yin.

"No, my feelings...... It's nothing compared to those who stay in the country. Xia Yin shook her head and said with a smile.

"Princess Xia Yin......" Latoni looked at Xia Yin, who seemed to have changed into a different person, with some thoughts floating in her eyes.

"Don't worry, as the head of a country, you have to do something about it...... I have already made up my mind and become conscious. Xia Yin's eyes were resolute.

'Enlightenment ......? Latoni looked at Xia Yin in a trance.

"Princess Xia Yin, our Federation Army is concentrating its combat power with the Aviano base as the center...... For the freshman DC, he decided to fight back, so that he would definitely be able to recapture Rixent......" Takuya was also cheering Xia Yin on the side.

"But everything depends on the development of the war in the future, right?" Xia Yin smiled slightly, understanding that things couldn't be so simple.

“…… Yes, but we will do our best in the recapture operation. Takuya smiled embarrassedly, and then patted his chest and reassured.

"Thank you very much." Xia Yin smiled gratefully at Takuya.

"Then please come with us to the Aviano base, and leave the handling to the federal government, okay?" Da Tie asked.

"Yes." Xia Yin nodded.

'He is the heir to the throne, but he is still a child...... It's pathetic. Da Tie sighed.

"Speaking of which, the ...... Master Lattice...... What's going on? Xia Yin looked at everyone with earnest eyes.

"No problem, thanks to the sturdy R-2, handsome guy he's fine." Axelin replied with a smile.

"Is that so...... So I...... I want to visit Lord Ladis. Xia Yin said.

"Then please let me lead the way......" Yingtai walked up to Xia Yin and said politely.

"Don't bother you, it's not the first time I've been on this ship." Xia Yin politely refused and left the captain's room alone.

“…… I haven't seen each other for a while, but the little princess has become stronger. Axelin felt all the changes in Xia Yin's body, and couldn't help but sigh.

"But...... Still stubborn. A trace of worry flashed in Latony's eyes, as Xia Yin's little friend, Latoni knew her well, "And...... She's trying to avoid being noticed......"

"yes......" Axelin's eyes lit up with sympathy.

"But what was taken from you must be retrieved, and the same is true for Sister Lato?" Axelin looked at Latoni and said.

"Yes......" Latoni smiled.

……

conference room

“…… So what happened to the R-2? Kacina asked.

"The hands and reinforcement parts are basically broken, and the replacement parts are on the way from Izu to Aviano, so they can't be used for the time being." Irum lamented.

"That means it's lucky that it didn't explode." Kacina said angrily.

"However, he has always been very cold, and he can actually ......," Long Sheng frowned, "Ah, although it doesn't feel like this way recently...... Anyway, Rai would be so angry. ”

"Hmm...... It's not like him. Irum also found Ladis's behavior to be unusual.

"That man...... Is it called Azibald Gulimz? Hibiki thought back to the guy with the sunglasses, "I've had a few encounters so far, what kind of person is it?" ”

"The man is Elzam and Ledice...... No, enemies of the House of Bronsistan. Leona's eyes were filled with sadness and pain.

"...... enemy?" Hibiki said curiously.

"Yes, he is the chief terrorist of the Elpis affair...... It was the sister who killed Lord Elzam's wife and Ledice...... Lord Katolaya's culprit. Leona's whole body trembled, and she couldn't help but feel sad and heartbroken at the thought of the painful death of the beautiful and kind Lord Catolaya. The man was full of pain and nightmares that could never be forgotten.

"W-What!?" Longsheng finally understood why Ledice was so unusual.

……

It was pitch black

“…… Sister Yi ...... "Ladis walked to the only place in this dark world where there was light," ...... Sister Yi, are you here? Lattice looked at the beautiful young woman with long, dark green hair and a gentle smile towards her.

"Yes, playing with this kid." Katolaya stroked the mane of the handsome black horse in front of her.

"Porphyr......" Tatsumaki snorted loudly and licked Katolaya's hand.

"Even if you don't have to accompany it in person, Tatsumaki will ...... It can be given to the servant. Ladis looked at Katolaya and Tornado.

"No, this kid won't let anyone but Al and me drive...... I'm the only one to accompany it. Katolaya patted Tatsunado's head.

The tornado wagged its tail listlessly, sweeping the ground with its tail.

"Tatsumaki ...... Is it lonely not to see Al? Katolaya looked at Tatsumaki with concern.

"Porphyr......" tornado shook his head.

"It's okay, I'll be with you, so please lift your spirits." Cato couldn't help but laugh as he looked at Tatsumaki, "Then, let's wait for Al to come back here in Elpis." ”

"If it's me...... I will definitely not let my sister wait so hard. Lattice looked at Catolaya and said.

“…… Thank you, Rai. Katolaya smiled softly.

Lattice sighed, not knowing what his brother thought.

"But Al has a lot to do as the next master of the Bronsistein family......" Cato tilted his head, "it's my wife's responsibility to protect his home." ”

Ladis looked at Katolaya silently.

"And even if Al isn't by my side, I won't be lonely, I'll have you, Leona, and Tatsumaki by my side...... I'm also happy to make new menus when Al goes out, and yes, a menu that surprises him...... This. At this, Katolaya smiled happily.

"Speaking of which, Rai, could you please prepare a tea room? Let's continue with the most recent lesson. Katolaya looked at Ladis.

"Okay, Sister Yi......" Ladyice turned and went to prepare the tea room.

Familiar fragments of memories faded away, and a bright light lit up the dark world.

"Woo......" Lattice struggled to open his eyes.

"Lord Lattice......" Seeing that Lattice woke up, Xia Yin was very excited.

"Princess Xia Yin......" Ladyce looked at Xia Yin in surprise.

"How does it feel?" Xia Yin asked with concern.

“…… Don't worry, you're okay with that. Lattice glanced nonchalantly at the large and small wounds on his body and ...... Scar.

"Yes...... It's all thanks to the people who helped me escape...... and everyone of the Iron Trumpet. Xia Yin said gratefully.

"Lord Ladis, I'm so sorry that I became ...... like this" Xia Yin looked at Ladis guiltily.

"No, it's not your responsibility, it's just that I'm not mature enough." Ladis immediately made a self-examination, this time the silent heartbeat was indeed too irrational.

"But, Lord Lattice...... I used to be told to protect the places I should protect...... However, I ......" Xia Yin hung her head with great self-reproach.

"Still, it's a fight." Lattice said solemnly.

"Huh?" Xia Yin looked at Ladyce in surprise.

"If you came out with determination and awareness...... Then this is not an escape, the next ...... It's just about doing what you have to do. Lattice looked at Xia Yin.

“…… Yes, I understand. Xia Yin nodded.

“…… I don't understand your thoughts, but I preach so much, please forgive me. Looking at Xia Yin's appearance, Ladis was a little embarrassed.

"Where ......" Xia Yin hurriedly shook her head.

"But...... You've grown, princess. Laidice also sensed the difference in Xia Yin.

"Lord Ladis......" Xia Yin was very happy to hear Ladis say this.

"That ......" Xia Yin finally couldn't help it, "just for a while...... Just now...... Can I cry ......? ”

“…… Well. Ladis looked at Xia Yin with a soft gaze.

"Woo, woo...... Woo......" Xia Yin threw herself into Ladyce's arms, "Woo...... Wow......"

Grow...... There is a price.

Ladis gently patted Xia Yin on the back.

The cool breeze blew into the room, gently brushing Lattice and Xia Yin, as if to soothe the injured teenagers.

'Azipold Gulimz...... Is that the one who suppressed the Duchy of Rixent...... My enemy...... The man who drove another wedge in my past...... Unforgivable...... I'm going to have to do it myself...... Will that guy ...... Certain......! Ladis's eyes were full of hatred.

……

Xiao Chen's personal room

It was pitch black

"Who the hell are you?" Xiao Chen looked at the man in front of him and asked in a deep voice.

The man is very handsome, with long black hair reaching to his shoulders, eyes like bright stars, eyebrows like knives, a high nose, shallow lips, and a face like a crown of jade, wearing a black silk robe, a robe dragged to the ground, black shiny boots, and an arrogant and uninhibited expression, showing domineering.

"Who am I?" The man raised his eyebrows and looked at Xiao Chen lightly, "This question is interesting." ”

"But the question isn't here, it's who are you?" The man stretched out his right index finger with a black leather glove and pointed at Xiao Chen.

"I'm naturally Xiao Chen." Xiao Chen replied without question.

"Snort." The man smiled disdainfully, "Xiao Chen...... Is the name special? ”

"What the hell are you trying to say?" Xiao Chen frowned and looked at the man.

"Hmph, the Xiao family has also fallen to this point." The man scoffed.

"Stop, stop." The man shook his head.

"I'll tell you." The man looked at Xiao Chen with blazing eyes, "This is the inheritance from the Xiao family's bloodline. There is a monster hidden in the heart of every person who flows with the pure bloodline of the Xiao family, or a huge and terrifying power lurking in the bloodline, and this kind of thing is called a 'desolate beast' by the Xiao family. ”

"Beasts?" Xiao Chen frowned, recalling some of the information he had seen in the classics, "Ancient Eight Desolations? ”

"Yes, you can still know the Eight Ancient Desolations." The man complimented, "I thought you didn't know anything anymore, after all, you have reached such an age where even your breath is thin and pitiful. ”

"Gas? What does that have to do with us? Xiao Chen was really confused.

"It's the same when you say it, but you don't understand it." The man laughed self-deprecatingly, and said to himself, "So, my brother's idiot hasn't woken up yet, but I've woken up before him." ”

"Hey, what the hell are you talking about?" Xiao Chen was a little speechless.

"Nothing, just know that soon, the age of mythology will be restarted, and countless myths and legends will come back to ...... Well, our world, and you're an important part of it. The man said.

"Even if you say that, I don't understand it at all." Xiao Chen's face darkened, this was the first time he felt that he didn't understand anything except facing the deity.

"Okay, okay, you don't have to figure it out, when the time comes, you'll understand." The man waved his hand, "And, remember, your name, there is only one real name, and that is - Xiao Ying." ”

"Hey, don't just name me." Xiao Chen wanted to cry without tears, and said a lot of things he didn't understand, but he also gave himself a name, how depressed he was when he thought about this matter.

"This is not from me, but it is deeply hidden in your blood, and it should have been discovered by you yourself, but now that I have awakened, I will tell you directly." The man smiled brightly, "By the way, my name, called Shadow, is a companion to you, and has been passed down for countless generations. ”

"Okay, okay, I know you don't understand, so I'll just be brief. This means that this hidden bloodline of mine has been passed down from your countless ancestors to you, and you should feel honored to awaken for the first time here, this is one of the few ancestral bloodlines. Xiao Ying smiled proudly.

"You mean I'm an old monster who has lived for an unknown number of years?" Xiao Chen looked at Xiao Ying with a strange expression.

"You're really good at finding adjectives." Xiao Ying's head was bruised, and his face was very gloomy, as if he had eaten a fly.

"So you were the one who made me run out at that time?" Xiao Chen asked.

"I didn't give the hell." Xiao Ying spread her hands, "It's just a normal manifestation of bloodline awakening." ”

"That means it won't happen again?" Xiao Chen asked.

"Of course not." Xiao Ying denied it without even thinking about it, "It seems that you now have very little understanding of the Xiao family." ”

"Don't you know that the Xiao family's other name is the rampaging clan?" Xiao Ying looked at Xiao Chen like a kindergarten child, "It's normal for blood to run wild in the Xiao family. ”

"Wait, I feel a huge shock to my outlook on life." Xiao Chen rubbed his temples.

"Yes." Xiao Ying glanced at Xiao Chen, and his expression became indifferent, "The time is almost up, remember, don't affect your mission because of other small things, you will watch the people around you grow old one by one, but you can only stick to it alone, waiting, this is your fate." ”

"Wait." Xiao Chen glared at Xiao Ying angrily, however, everything in front of him shattered, and when the diverting light flashed, Xiao Chen found that his consciousness returned to his body.

A Dream ......