"Wait a minute. Guo fiddled with the things on the coffee table.

The installation is a prismatic crystal pyramid that sparkles in the light. Its base is covered with intricate silver fonts, with concentric symmetrical bands draped over the slanted panes at regular intervals.

A stroke of mana illuminated the core of the strange device, and then a ray of light refracted from the tip, forming a vague humanoid form in front of Gwen.

Lumens projector!When an image suddenly appeared a meter away, Gwen flinched. She had heard of these things a long time ago. Back at the border, rumor has it that there is one for every middle-class family. By giving it the power of a crystal, it can be used to send and receive real-time communications, or tune into the information transmitted by television in this world.

Then, the glowing figure came into focus, and Gwen felt her mouth form a perfect "O" shaped surprise.

"Gunther!" she shouted, rushing forward to embrace the illusion, only to miss it and make a mess of herself.

"Gwen, my sister. "Gunther is well-chiseled, noblely behaved, and full of the warmth of family. "I'm good—"

"Is there a connection?" another voice interjected, pushing Gunther out of the projection. A head of light brown hair flashed, followed by a face of rare beauty, illuminated by a pair of lapis lazuli irises.

"Alesia!" Gwen screamed with delight. "Can you see me!? Can you hear me?"

Sitting in a wheelchair, Alexia was pushed by some unknown trick and rolled in front of her.

"Gwynnie!" Alexia screamed excitedly, so polite that she didn't care that she was a thirty-year-old woman. "Oh my God! It feels like we'll never see each other. ”

"I know!" Gwen used every limb she had to express her excitement, almost uncontrollably excited. "You don't know how happy I am right now! O, oh God! I think I'm just holding back. ”

In addition to the projection, Guo Jingming was also a little shocked by the unexpected outburst of unreserved feelings, and he felt the last trace of suspicion, blown away by Gwen's innocent affection. During his tenure as co-secretary of the Internal Intelligence Committee, he had read many books, and he rarely saw such unabashed enthusiasm and candor. Is it something Western? Or did the song lose touch? He couldn't remember the last time he had acted so publicly, not with Mina, not with Tao, not even with his beloved and respected, absolutely adored wife.

Gwen had to stretch because she did strain her muscles as she tried to shake off the illusory projection of hugging again. Although the crystal has a limited field of vision, the illusion is very realistic.

"Where's the old man!" asked Alexia suddenly. "I want to give him another idea!"

The room suddenly became unusually quiet.

"Hey, hey, what are you doing, hey!" Alexia's voice faded.

The apparition reappeared.

"Gwen, are you alright?"

"I'm fine, brother. Gwen bowed respectfully, tilted her head, and arched her back.

"Great. Gunther smiled enthusiastically. "I've heard that you've been fighting on the streets of your local area. I hope this isn't what you call a "good time", or "it's okay"

"How do you know?!" Gwen asked, skeptically.

"Okay. Gunther smiled mysteriously. "More seriously, Gwen, what do you think of Shanghai?"

Gwen glanced at her grandfather, his face as expressionless as ever.

"It was scary at first, but I've gotten the hang of it," Gwen told her brother on the plane. "How's Sydney?"

"Confusion, confusion, but we're dealing with it," Gunther replied. "Hello from your Opa company. ”

"Please tell him I'm okay. ”

"I've already said it. ”

"How's my brother doing? Where's my mom? Has the refugee transfer begun?"

"Yes, while Percy is the reason for our intercity communication, I'm afraid," Gunther told her, his tone becoming more serious.

"Oh?" Gwen felt her hunch tingle, though not from her prophecy.

"Indeed," Gunther chanted. "Master Song, can I talk to Gwen alone and tell her about our agreement?"

"You can. ”

Guo stopped when he reached Gwen, their eyes met, and then he abruptly left the room.

"Gunther?"

"I'll tell you about the recent developments first. Then we'll discuss the details, do you agree?"

"Please, go on," Gwen affirmed sincerely.

"Your brother, Percy Song, is coming to Song Manor to study with Magus Song. ”

"Okay. Gwen had expected it.

"You don't look surprised," Gunther said.

"Not at all, I just want to know when and how. Gwen pursed her lips. "What's Mom's reaction?"

"At first I was blue-faced, but then I was happy with the exchange. Gunther shook his head, as if remembering an unpleasant memory. As you can imagine, she caused an uproar at the registry office. This is where the men of the Song of Magus catch up with them. My people are there too, and they know what's wrong with you. After a not-so-intimate encounter, I met Mags Song. ”

Gwen could well imagine that Helena had caught the public's attention, and next to her, a tense standoff ensued between two teams of tower mages, one from the Liberation Army and the other from the Commonwealth. The tension would be punctuated by her mother's incessant wailing as the mages were facing down, like a cat running on a blackboard. After a few minutes of her incessant screaming, both teams lost faith in their ability to solve problems and seek support.

"I think it's best to hand Percy over to his clan and be trained to control his quasi-negative art. ”

"I see, that's good. ”

"If you're okay with this arrangement, then I'm relieved," Gunther visibly relieved. "In the next step, you will go to university in Shanghai as soon as possible. ”

Gwen nodded.

"Isn't there anything that would surprise you?" Gunther seemed unhappy by her overwhelmed reaction. "Why don't you tell me about the next article?"

"Well, I don't know. Gwen grinned charmingly. "Be sure to say it. ”

"I will, but first, about the details of your college education," Gunther continued. "I have offered to sponsor you to walk through the Pudong Mansion in Shanghai, but I am afraid that the Commonwealth will have limited influence outside the old colonies. After an extensive conversation with Maggie Song, it seems that you have to participate in the selection of geniuses and geniuses in order to apply to the two target universities of Jiantong and Fudan. ”

"It's a reasonable condition. ”

"I hope so, too. Both universities are located at the center of magical theory in the Southeast Asian region. ”

"There's a problem," Gwen pointed out awkwardly. "I dropped out of high school. How do I apply to an HELP university?"

"No problem. Gunther laughed. "I've asked Bartlett to finalize your diploma, which should be delivered to you with Percy. Congratulations, Gwen, you were your farewell speech at the graduation ceremony. ”

"Really?" Gwen could tell Gunther was completely serious. "Yes. ”

"How are you feeling?"

"Would you believe me if I told you I thought I graduated decades ago?"

Gunther smiled happily.

"The last post is that I'm going to send Richard Huang and Percy to Shanghai. ”

"Oh my God!" Gwen's eyes were filled with joy and happiness. "That's great news!"

Gunther feigned satisfaction as if he had finally seen the look he had been expecting when their conversation began.

"That's true. I'm afraid you'll both have to figure out the tuition, but I can at least provide you with proof of enrollment. In this regard, I must say that Richard is much better equipped. I still don't understand why he stayed in Sydney. He could have left with Prince or could have applied for a Section 8 visa for Genius and Genius. I suspect it might have something to do with you, Gwen, or his parents, or both. ”

"When should I expect them, where shall I take them?" Gwen sang, with vertigo anticipation.

"Master Song has arranged transportation and escorts. Considering intercity transmission, I think it will happen soon. ”

"Then I'll ask Grandpa, how are Yue and Avia?"

"I'm afraid it's still in transit, even though their families have been notified. Your Opa company has a big party for all of you, you know, but I'm afraid it could be postponed indefinitely now. ”

Gwen turned pale when she heard this.

"I'm not going back to Sydney?"

Gunther told her matter-of-factly, "Not at least for a few years, until you graduate." ”。 "That's certainly to be expected. You will be a priceless treasure. Until you decide to be allegiant, I am afraid that your travel will be limited to the People's Republic of China. ”

"But......" Gwen was stunned by the sad news. She had thought Gunther could arrange for her to travel to Sydney, maybe once a week, or maybe once a year.

Silly girl!" Gunther chuckled suddenly, laughing at her consternation. "You can ask Yue and Elvis Presley to come to you too!"

"Can I?"

"In fact, after all, they will also be eager to join you. ”

"What should I do?"

"Connections, Resources, and Contribution Credits. Gunther spoke them to Gwen one by one.

"Know the right people to stamp the right documents. The resources to fuel the wheels of the bureaucracy and, ultimately, let the tower develop the CCs system plan on your behalf. ”

"I have CCs now!" Gwen blurted out. "I've got ten!"

Gunther burst out laughing.

Gunther happily noted, "I'm afraid that the emigration of a frontier mage starts with 1000 credits. ”。 "With the 10ccs system, you might post a collection quest about the third layer of alchemy. ”

"Oh," Gwen felt her foam melt.

"Cheer up, Maldeer. Gunther comforted her. "Let's say you pass all the exams and field trips, and three years of college life are gone by in a blink of an eye. ”

Gwen felt a strong sense of conviction in her heart. Three years? nothing! For Avia, for Yue, she can fight the world! She exalts her speculative future. With her talent, she's sure to be able to gather the necessary CCs to bring her friends over for a reunion. In just three years, she got a promise to stroke Avia's cute little face and kiss her cheek in return?

"One last thing," Gunther interrupted Gwen's inner.

"Yes, brother?"

"There is also an opportunity to carry out the plan that our Master has prepared for you at the International High School. ”

Gwen listened intently.

"If you are admitted to Jiantong or Fudan, the second and third international university competitions will be held, supervised by the multinational NGO Otto Orbi, which controls the tower system. If you remember that Otto was the representative of Oceania. ”

"Yes," Gwen said at the thought of her master, her voice growing hoarse as she lay cold under the Heart Tree.

"Good," Gunther explained. "As before, this is your chance to shine. If you can prove that the Void Elemental can be used for the benefit of the Tower, for the benefit of humanity, then you may become a prominent member of our Order. Maybe it's just in time to be invited to take possession of your own territory. This is the prestige of standing out in the fierce competition. ”

"Is it difficult?"

"This is one of the most competitive student competitions in the world. ”

"Are you ......?"

"Yes. ”

"How ......"

"I was voted MVP but lost in the game. ”

"Oh. Gwen pondered the myriad challengers in this match. How challenging this match will be if even the mighty Gunther Schultz (Gunther shh) has to face the inevitable defeat.

How's Alesia?"

"She-"

"Shut up!" Alexia's voice returned. She's been listening to them.

"She's disqualified!"

"No!"

“...”

Gwen was glad that the two of them seemed to get along well. Did her apprentices "get together"?What did Jonas think about this?Gwen whispered a blessing for poor Jonas's unrequited love, feeling her heart sigh sadly for the old romance and the lonely love he was destined for.

Gwen waited until Gunther and Alexia settled down.

"I have something to say," she said solemnly, about our master. ”

Her siblings' faces also became serious.

"I found Master's body in the grotto, as well as Sofina. ”

They both held their breath.

"Master's body has been kept by Sofina. She asked that one day, the three of us go to visit her together. ”

"Master......" Alexia's voice choked up.

"We will. Gunther's voice became cold and unforgiving. "We will bring him the head of Elizabeth Sobel. ”

"On a silver platter!" Alexia's eyes glowed ochre-red.

"I agree," Gwen said repeating their shared commitment.

"That's decided," Gunther reiterated to everyone.

A moment of silence passed, and each of them had completely digested the promise of revenge, and the cold promise of revenge strengthened their resolve. The trio shared the moment together, but time waits for no one and there are still things that must be taken care of.

"Gwen, can you call Margs Song back?" Gunther chanted softly, suppressing her trembling emotions.

"Yes. Gwen left the room to find her grandfather alone in the stone garden.

"Are you finished?" he asked softly. "Is there a deal?"

"Yes," Gwen replied in a low voice. "Gunther wants to talk to you again. ”

"Okay. ”

Watching Grandpa go, Gwen stood alone in the garden shivering.

Revenge.

What a strange and strange phrase.

Go murder.

Take life.

Deliberately seek out and destroy another person, and be proud of the fact that they did it.

It was an unimaginable prospect for her former world.

"Oh, phew. Hold, hold, my heart. Remember you. Poor ghost, memory takes its place. Please allow me to erase all my trivial good records from my memory, and only your orders can live. ”

The words of her old world are now fragmented and incomplete. She began to forget all about it and lost the life she once had. Now she is the embodiment of the Avengers, whose blades will shed the blood of their enemies to the hilt of their swords, and their movement is to chop the flesh of Vengeance into minced flesh.

How much of her is Gwen and how much Gwen can give?

Only the future speaks.