"Summer!"

The unfamiliar and familiar tone came to her ears from the direction of the backyard garden, with a hint of unconcealable trembling.

The contract mark in the depths of the soul, the fluctuating frequency it emitted was so rapid, subtle, and impatient, it touched the hearts of both sides, and their eyes met at once in the slightly cold air.

“...... Alexie. ”

Xia also called out the name of the person who came softly, and she looked at the other party, with a slight surprise in her light gray eyes.

Half of it comes from the sudden appearance of the other party, and the other half comes from the current appearance of the other party.

Because, Alexie, who appeared in front of her at this moment, looked a little embarrassed!

Although the wrapped brocade fur coat looked very luxurious, it was a little messy, and her hair looked a little bad, as if it hadn't been cleaned for several days, and there were a few snowflakes hanging down, whether it was on the tips of her hair or on her shoulders, there were traces of wind and snow, it seemed that after a long period of hard work, she couldn't even take a break......

This kind of situation can only be seen in the same hurrying travelers who brave the wind and snow when she came here.

You know, this little girl has always claimed to be a respected, great and noble genius magician, how could she allow herself to become what she is now?

"Heh, you look a little bad, Alex!"

Although he had vaguely understood in his heart why the other party had become what he was now, Xia still said such words with a little jokingness.

"Humph!"

Hearing her words, Alex did not fall behind at all, and scolded her in turn: "Yes, but you don't look good now!"

As she walked over, she brushed off the snowflakes on her body with her hands, and her eyes looked directly at her, and her eyes were slightly red.

"Hey, hey, each other!"

The corners of Xia's mouth curled, and he laughed, but he sat still in place.

Although they were-for-tat with each other, there was clearly a trace of irrepressible excitement in the tone of the two people, but on the surface, they wanted to pretend to be casual.

This really made a certain maid who saw this scene a little baffled, and couldn't figure out the relationship between the two of them.

But then, she bowed to Xia Yi playfully and retreated silently.

"Now you ...... It's really weak......"

Regardless of whether she agreed or not, Alexie walked over to her and sat down, and took the initiative to take her right hand, and the black and purple magic light lit up, as if she was feeling something.

"Oh, I guess so......"

In this regard, Xia did not break free, and he was unable to break free, so he could only let this little girl come to him.

If it was before, she would have pouted and shook her off, but now, she just looked into the other party's eyes, feeling a little sorry for her current appearance.

“...... It hurts, doesn't it?"

The magic light in Alexie's hand gradually dimmed, and she was silent for a moment, asking a little cluelessly.

“......”

Xia knew what she was talking about, but instead of answering, she changed the subject: "Alexie, why are you here?"

"Can't I come?"

Hearing this, Alex seemed to be angry, and immediately glared at her angrily, and asked rhetorically.

"Uh...... I remember you said that you swore that you would never set foot in the land of the Kingdom of Prorentine again. ”

Natsu dodged the little girl's gaze and sneered, trying to explain something.

"So this time, I'm wearing shoes!"

Alexie lifted her feet, revealing a pair of delicate deerskin boots under her robe, and she gestured as if preachy, and her tone was reasonable.

“...... You're such a scoundrel. ”

Xia was speechless, and was in awe of this little girl's cheekiness.

"Humph!"

Alexie let out a haughty snort, looking not ashamed but proud.

Her face was slightly red, but she still held her hand.

The two sat quietly on the same bench, side by side.

The subtle atmosphere permeated the backyard garden, driving away the last chills from the snow and ice.

"If I don't come, are you going not to go back?"

Alex suddenly asked her again, she lowered her head, didn't look at her, and her tone was a little low.

"Perhaps...... There's no way around it......"

Xia Wei was silent before answering.

I don't know if what she said about no way means that she has lost her mobility and can't go back, or that she hasn't been able to heal her body and can't go back.

Hearing her words, Alexie's grip on her hand tightened, and even though she had now lost most of her physical sense, it was still very clear to her.

"Gen Raj said...... I probably won't survive ......."

Saying that, Xia hesitated for a moment, not daring to look at Alexie's expression, she looked up at the ice ridges and snow hanging on the branches not far away, and her tone was a little helpless.

"There's another way!"

Alexie spoke at this time, interrupted her directly, and looked at her seriously.

"But ......"

Xia turned her head and looked at the serious expression of this little girl, a little surprised.

"There's another way!"

Alexie repeated again, she raised their hands that were clasped with each other, and looked at her like this, her eyes were extremely determined: "Natsu, that's what I'm here for!"

“...... You mean?!"

Xia vaguely understood what Alexie was talking about, and a hint of brilliance gradually appeared in her light gray eyes.

"Yes, that's right!"

Alexie nodded very solemnly, her tone serious and serious: "Xia, although I don't dare to guarantee that it will definitely work, but until the last moment, we can't give up easily!"

“......”

Facing her hopeful gaze, Xia did not speak and remained silent.

Although she understood what Alex was referring to, she also knew that the little girl was not very sure about the matter, and she did not dare to guarantee that it would succeed. However, even under such anxiety and hesitation, this little girl still made a decision, and did not hesitate to rush over from thousands of miles away, just for that glimmer of hope.

"Over the past year, I have read all the letters sent by Master Raj......

Alexie clenched her hand tightly, refusing to let go, she seemed to want to hold on to it all: "Xia, I know your current situation very well...... So...... I'm coming. If...... If you don't want to, I can wait...... Wait until Gen Raj heals you, or ...... The last day......"

Yes, of course Natsu understands all this, as well as, her mind.

In order to be able to save her, she even did not hesitate to break her oath and set foot in this land that made her sad again.

And yourself, what is there to hesitate about?

The worst outcome is just the outcome she is about to face now, so what is there to worry about?

She shook her head at Alexie's concerned gaze, then nodded again, smiling in agreement.

......

Snowflakes fall from the sky, fluttering and quiet.

In the green backyard garden, under the big trees, on the heavy benches, two people sat leaning on each other, looking at each other for a long time, and finally smiling.

A deep spell of intonation and frustration emanated from Alexie's mouth, and gradually became passionate and high-pitched, with a mysterious and strange magic, and began to reverberate over the garden---

"Thou art my messenger,

From now on by my side,

Do what I want, follow my wishes,

Faithfully guarded, never betrayed,

Thou shalt hereby swear,

Thou art my sword,

Thou art my sword and shield,

In my name, do my works,

Thou art my messenger,

From now on, an eternal covenant has been made,

Descending on this realm,

Obey me,

In thy name, I make this oath,

Acknowledging you as my messenger,

My Name---

Alexie Dio Raldaffy Gerrard. ”

At the end of a long contract spell, Alexie solemnly states her name, as well as her mother's surname, and her father's surname.

Seeing this, Xia couldn't help but feel a burst of relief in his heart, and also said his real name.

"I hereby make a vow,

In my name,

Thou art my lord,

Xano!"

Under the big tree in the backyard garden, as the real names of both parties are spoken, the contract between the witch and the demon is officially concluded.

The incomparably beautiful magical light emanated from their clenched hands, bright and dazzling, completely enveloping the two of them......