Due to its location in the southern part of the Demon Martial Continent, the four seasons of the Orlan Empire are not so obvious, unlike the Langmu Empire in the north, there is still snow in winter, and most of the civilians of the Oran Empire have never seen snow in their lives. For them, they are more familiar with the soft sun and comfortable temperatures, and the only distress is that the temperature is a little high in the summer. However, during the hottest periods, abundant precipitation always arrives in time to bring a burst of coolness to this land under the blazing sun, which is why the grain production of the Oran Empire is also high. Therefore, no matter what the season is, in the Oran Empire, the various scenery will not be much different, and the most obvious is only the temperature level.

"It's another summer," Don Juan sighed, looking at the pedestrians on the road, "I've been in the academy for almost a year before I know it." ”

"Yes," Erin next to him nodded, "In the academy, it feels like time flies so fast, and a year has passed." ”

In addition to Don Juan and Irene, Snub Star, Caroline, and Ivy are all there, they have just completed a mission in the academy and are on their way back to the academy. Caroline seemed thoughtful about Don Juan's words, her eyes flashing, not knowing what she was thinking, while Snub Star was as indifferent as ever.

"Speaking of which, in less than a month, it's time for the academy to enroll, right?" asked Ivy. In Violet Academy, after the end of an academic year, there will be about half a month of vacation, followed by a new round of enrollment, and this half month is also the only holiday for students in Violet Academy in addition to the monthly vacation every month. Therefore, during this time, the students of Violet Academy, who are overwhelmed by their usual heavy academic workload, will relax and do what they want to do.

"That's true. Don Juan thought for a moment and asked, "Do you have any plans for the holidays?" as he spoke, his gaze turning to Caroline.

Seeing Don Juan looking at her, a trace of inexplicable emotion flashed in Caroline's eyes: "I plan to stay in the academy." ”

"Huh?" asked Erin, surprised, "Why? aren't you going to relax?"

Caroline smiled, "I'm fine, and I can relax in the academy too." ”

"But ......" Erin wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Don Juan: "What about you who are the snub star, do you have any arrangements?" Seeing Don Juan interrupt Irene's words, Caroline stopped talking, and her eyebrows furrowed slightly, as if she had thought of something, but after all, she didn't speak.

"I don't know," Snub Star replied, "But, if nothing else, I'm probably in the academy like Caroline." ”

Don Juan suddenly thought of something, and laughed, "Just like Caroline? Speaking of which, every time you have a holiday, it seems that you both stay in the academy, right?

For Don Juan's jokes, Snub Star completely ignored it and didn't react at all, Don Juan was also used to it, after all, after a year of getting along, he knew very well what kind of character Snub Star was. However, to his surprise, this time Caroline didn't react at all, just glanced at the cold star. With a year of training in the academy, Caroline's temperament has become much calmer, not like to do it at every turn, but it is still very strong inside, such as the martial arts exchange competition between the first and second grades, in order to win the championship, she started preparing two weeks in advance. Normally, whenever Don Juan made a joke about her, she would immediately refute it, but this time, Caroline's reaction seemed strange, and even Ivy and Irene could clearly feel it. Seeing Caroline's strange reaction, Don Juan's eyes flashed a hint of discoloration, and he glanced at the snub star, but did not speak.

Seeing that it was a bit cold, Ivy hurriedly spoke, breaking the embarrassing atmosphere: "Don Juan, what are your plans?"

"Me?"

"yes," Ivy nodded, "You asked us if we had any plans for the holidays, and you'd be eighteen years old after the holidays, right?"

"I do have some ideas......" Don Juan was about to say it, but his expression suddenly froze, and he stopped talking, as if he had thought of something bad.

"What's wrong?" Everyone else sensed that something was wrong with Don Juan, because Snub Star rarely spoke, so when the five of them were together, they were basically centered on him, so everyone could sense that something was wrong with him.

"Damn, eighteen," Don Juan said to himself through gritted teeth, "how did I forget this?"

"What's wrong?" Ivy asked a little worriedly, Don Juan usually looks like a hippie smile, but when he encounters serious things, he becomes extremely stable, but this is the first time she has seen this gritted teeth.

Don Juan hesitated for a moment and said, "Actually, it's not a particularly important matter. ”

"Are you sure?" asked Snub Star.

Looking at the calm expression in those silver eyes, Don Juan sighed, although the snub star didn't say anything, but he could feel the undoubted taste: "Okay, okay, just tell you, in fact, after I am eighteen years old, it is time to make a marriage contract." ”

"Engagement?" Snub Star was stunned, Ivy and Erin involuntarily turned their gazes, Caroline's head deflected, but finally twisted back.

"Who are you going to be engaged to?" asked Erin, impatiently. Hearing this, Ivy lowered her head, hiding the apprehension in her eyes.

"Damn," Don Juan rolled his eyes, "If I knew who it was, would I be able to do this?"

Erin asked strangely, "I don't know who it is, why are you still so irritable?"

"It's not my dad yet," Don Juan said angrily, "he told me to find it myself, but when the time comes, I must have my own goals, and that's the trouble." ”

"Isn't it nice to be able to let yourself choose?" Erin was puzzled: "Do you have a crush, which young lady do you plan to choose as your fiancée?"

Don Juan was silent for a moment: "No." ”

Hearing this, Snub Star saw that Caroline's hands trembled slightly.

"How could it not be?" said Erin.

"It's true that there is no such thing as a suitable person. Don Juan suddenly asked, "By the way, shouldn't you also get engaged?"

"Huh?" Erin paused for a moment, "Like...... yes, what should I do?"

"It's okay," Ivy looked up, "The family will arrange it for us, we just need to follow it, don't think too much." ”

"Why?" Snub Xing suddenly asked, "Can't you choose your own marriage?"

"Huh?" Ivy paused for a moment, thought for a moment, and explained, "We were born in a family, and our living conditions are much better than ordinary commoners, which is our luck, so naturally we will pay the corresponding price for some other things. It is our responsibility to keep the marriage contract arranged for us by the family, and it is also a very important value for us to be a part of the family, so we cannot only take care of our own wishes and evade our due responsibilities. ”

Snub Xing nodded, showing a thoughtful look, while Don Juan was a little surprised. Ivy is usually very quiet, but she has such an awareness, which makes him suddenly have a strange feeling.

Don Juan looked at the four people around him, and suddenly felt that as the year passed, everyone seemed to have become a little different, and what he saw was now revealing a different side. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but wonder what these friends of his would become in the future, and would they still be the ones he knew?

The sudden silence spread among the five of them, like a stone thrown into the water, stirring up different waves in everyone's hearts. For a while, no one spoke anymore, everyone walked on the road with their heads down, silently thinking about their hearts.

Suddenly, Snub Star's footsteps slowed slightly, falling from the middle to the back, walking side by side with Ivy, who had been at the back.

"Ivy, what's wrong with you?" Leng Neng Luoxing's voice was very soft, only for Ivy to hear clearly, and no one else noticed.

"Huh?" Ivy was stunned, "It's nothing." ”

"You and Caroline were acting a little strangely when you were talking. ”

"Caroline......" After hearing Snub Star's words, Ivy glanced in Caroline's direction and sighed softly.

Snub Star looked at Ivy's behavior and asked, "Is there anything you want to say about Don Juan's marriage?"

"What qualifications do I have to say?" Ivy smiled wryly, "It's not something I should expect from, so don't tell him." There are some things that we can't get, and since that's the case, we shouldn't get involved, but silently bless on the sidelines. ”

Snub Xing was slightly silent: "I don't quite understand, but I won't say it." ”

"Thank you. Ivy looked at Don Juan and Caroline, who were walking in front, and their figures were bright and shadowy in the sunlight. However, looking at their backs, Ivy suddenly had a feeling that although the two of them were walking side by side, it was as if there was an invisible river between them, separating the two and never getting closer. What will happen between the two of them? She just hopes it doesn't get too bad.

Violet Academy, at this time, Snub Star has returned to his dormitory, Abel is not in the dormitory, because he and Snub Star are not in the same class, and the schedule is naturally different, so now there is only Snub Star in the dormitory.

Leng Luoxing waved his hand lightly, and a piece of wood suddenly appeared on his table, it can be seen that the material of this piece of wood is very special, and the arrangement between the woods is extremely tight, which makes it much harder than ordinary wood, if it is to cut it with an ordinary iron sword, I am afraid that the iron sword will collapse.

Leng Luo Xing held his silver-white long sword in his hand, the tip of the sword pointed at the piece of wood, he took a breath, stepped forward, waved his arm, and the long sword gently cut through the wood. The long sword of the cold star did not directly contact the wood, but spit out a sword ray about the length of a palm at the tip of the sword, it was this sword ray that was cutting this piece of wood, if anyone could see this scene, they would definitely understand that this was an energy release, at least to reach the demigod realm, comprehend the mysteries of heaven and earth, let alone control to this extent. The sword light on the Snub Star Longsword is extremely condensed, and it is also extremely stable, and the power is completely restrained, otherwise even if it just touches this piece of wood, it will be instantly shattered, even if it is a strong person in the late stage of the demigod, it may not be able to do this level, after all, simply shooting out energy and controlling energy within a certain distance are not the same concept at all.

Under the control of the snub star, the long sword danced rapidly, and pieces of wood chips fell off the wood, and the wood gradually appeared a silhouette. Although it only has a rough shape and many details are not carved, it can still be seen that this is the appearance of a woman.

After the outline was completed, Snub Xing's eyes suddenly became sharp, because what was to be done below was the carving of details, and he had failed to control it well several times before. Under the control of the snub star, the width of the sword spit out has become a few narrower to make it easier to carve details, and it also makes it more difficult to control.

Snub Star swung his sword again, and each time the sword swept past the wooden statue, it brought about a slight change, and gradually, the changes gradually accumulated together, and the woman also became lifelike. Beneath her shallow eyebrows are slender phoenix eyes, which are a perfect match for her small face, and her long hair floats back, and although it is carved from wood, it is as smooth as silk, and even the thinnest strand of hair can be clearly seen, and the difficulty can be imagined. Looking into this woman's eyes, it seems that you can feel her serious gaze and the wisdom contained in it, as if all the questions of the world can be answered in front of her.

Snub Star paused, scrutinizing his work. This is the first time he has completed this statue in its entirety, and the previous one was eventually destroyed because of his lack of control, and this time he successfully completed it, which means that his control over himself has been perfected, and if he wants to improve it next, it will be basically impossible before the realm is not improved.

Looking at this woman, Snub Xing's eyes showed a different look, and he muttered to himself, "Aldelis......"

A moment later, Snub Star put the wood carving into the space ring, and looked out the window, the vast forest in the back mountain seemed to be a little bleak, and the light breeze blew over it, and it seemed to blow into Snub Star's heart. He knew that when he left, it was almost there.