Two days later, with more than 400 members of the White Ape Tribe, Lily and her 'old friends' returned to their familiar homeland.

The Lugland Forest is still as peaceful as it was remembered. The "gods of the world" have transformed the environment so that it has the most livable climate at any time of the year. Of course, their preferences are not consistent, and the forest is divided into many areas. Walking through the woods, one moment it may be icy and snowy, the next you will be on a sun-drenched beach—just as Lily had seen in the mountains of the Despair Mountains, a relict abode.

The 'old friends' dispersed one after another, and she led the people of the White Ape tribe, which no longer existed, to a village that had just been 'manufactured' and suitable for human habitation.

Ingrid, who is adept at manipulating plants, makes trees and vines tangled together to form a living house, including the beds and chairs within. The soft, dense leaves act as comfortable cushions, they are virtually undamaged and keep mosquitoes away. More than a dozen different kinds of fruit trees and crops that grow all over the continent surround the village, catalyzed by the power of the "Lord of Heaven", which has long matured and bears fruit, just waiting to be picked.

This is the power of the "gods of this world." The forest is enough to easily feed hundreds of thousands of people if they want to. Whether destroyed or created, her 'old friends' have the power to change the world.

The Thatchi people, having lost their tribe, looked at everything in front of them with fear, and after receiving Lily's permission, cautiously walked into the village. She stopped to watch for a moment, then turned around, feeling a little interested.

Bringing them here was Femmer's task for her. As for the fate of these people after that, how the black-robed wizard intends to use them is not in her concern. Lily flicked her tail and returned to the form of a giant wolf and ran south to the Lake of Return, which was truly her home.

Hisa, as always, lay on the north side of the lakeshore, letting the soft sunlight caress her back. Lily trotted over and lay down beside 'Mother', not looking over her face.

"You're back." Hissa's voice was still gentle, and there was no joy or reproach to hear, "This time, is it going well?" ”

"Of course. Those Thatchmen, can't they win against us? She replied confidently, vaguely feeling that this was not the answer the other party wanted, "Mother...... Don't you think we ought to do this? ”

"Of course not. Whatever choice you make, you're my favorite kid. Hissa's gaze softened, "Besides, I believe, it's part of fate as well." ”

Fate...... Lily pondered. In fact, the established 'fate' seems to have changed – this time, her homeland is not destroyed. In this case, the next 'history' will no longer be the same as in her memory, right?

"Anyway, Mother...... Thou shalt be at ease. She whispered, "No matter how different the past is from the present, we will continue to work hard...... Continue to use our strength to pursue the things you want. ”

Hisa closed her eyes as if she were ready to take a nap, and nodded slightly.

So she stood up, shook off the snowflakes on her body, and said goodbye to her mother again. The next destination was a place she hadn't visited since her 'return' - a village in the southeast corner of the forest that had been inhabited by humans for hundreds of years.

She has one more promise that has yet to be kept, and now is the time.

Lily couldn't remember exactly when or why they had come to the forest. But she can be sure that it was more than a hundred years ahead of the current era. The "gods of the world" who have lost their 'fathers' and are in confusion know a lot of rumors and common knowledge on the continent from those mouths; It is also those 'old friends' who help each other build their own home on the edge of the Northland Forest, where they did not live in the past.

The mercenary recalls the pure time that has passed, restores to the appearance of a wolf-eared girl, and walks into the village of memory.

It's only been a dozen years since she left 'the last time', and the inhabitants of the village rarely go to the outside world, and almost all of the friends she once made are there. Time has left a clear mark on them – some have grown up, others have grown old. However, the houses, squares, and even the towering giant sequoia seem to be undisturbed by time, whether it is past, present, or the 'reunion' hundreds of years later, they all quietly watch her, witnessing her change again and again.

Lily walked briskly down the gravel path and greeted a few villagers she knew. Then, underneath the giant sequoia, she found the person she wanted to see.

Compared to the energetic girl in her memory, Louvier's appearance was closer to the one she had seen in the 'Ghost Forest', frozen in time. But the obvious human aura on her body means that she is still a truly alive being. She sat cross-legged under the tree with Fermir, Ariel, and several other teenagers, asking the black-robed wizard and the Celestial from time to time, and then exclaimed as they answered.

Louvile had always been interested in things other than the forest, and it was no surprise that she was able to chat with the two of them. She saw the mercenary approaching, jumped up happily, and gave Lily a simple hug. Fermir moved to the side so that Lily could sit between the two.

"Your mission, we've accomplished it." The first thing the mercenary said when she sat down was this, "What are you going to do next, continue to do this?" ”

The young black-robed wizard stroked his right hand and nodded unhurriedly.

"That's right, September. I will give them a life of security and abundance, and of course in return, they will have to contribute to the arrival of the new world. He closed his eyes and raised his head slightly, as if thinking about some distant vision, "I can see that it is in the near future." ”

"Whatever you are—you wizards always talk like this, the gods chatter." Lily replied nonchalantly. The future of the Thatchians was none of her concern, she couldn't remember everyone she met, and she didn't have time to care about the fate of everyone—like the swordsman she killed.

The things she cherished were still there, and that was enough, Lily said to herself.

"Femir." She took the hand of the woman next to her and stood up, "We helped you convince those 'old friends', and the rest is enough to leave to them." As for ...... now," she turned her face sideways and glanced at her friend, "do you remember, what we promised you?" ”

Louvier thought for a moment and nodded slightly. But the mercenary had already turned her head to look south, and was thinking in her mind where to go next, "So, trouble you...... Send her and us to the Empire? ”

"As you wish." The black-robed wizard said mildly, "Have fun, September." ”

The silver-white door opened before her. Lily led the woman towards the place, then turned around, just in time to meet the eyes of the Celestials with their rainbow-length hair.

Ariel looked at her quietly, as if there was a hint of pity in her eyes. The mercenary felt a slight hint of unhappiness, and she avoided looking directly at the other man.

"It's time for me to meet those people, September." The black-robed wizard stood up, his eyes full of tenderness, "It's one of my greatest blessings to have your help. ”

The Celestials and Fermir left together. Lily felt a little more relaxed, and a little lost. She took the woman's hand and stepped through the door, and after a slight dizziness, there was already a vast plain in front of her. The wide, flat avenue stretches forward from a short distance, stopping in front of the city walls, which are hundreds of meters wide. She searched her memories and quickly recognized where the continent was in front of her.

"This is the capital of the Oren Empire, one of the most prosperous cities on the continent." The mercenary looked at her friend and raised the corners of her mouth in satisfaction, "Before the next stage of Femir's begins, let's ...... you There's plenty of time to take a tour of the continent. ”

……

The time that followed seemed short, perhaps long. Together, they wander through the bustling markets, sample the famous food of the various inns, or watch the performances of the best theatre troupes. Not only that, but the two also visited many sparsely visited places with unique scenery, such as the sea inhabited by the Fritzians, the dense forests controlled by the Elna people, and the fortresses built by the Beron people in the mountains.

Compared to more than a decade ago, the current mainland is full of saber-rattling atmosphere, which is actually not suitable for travel. But Lily didn't care. Femir gave her enough money, and as a demigod, she was able to protect herself and those around her from most dangers.

As long as the sun rises every day, people's lives can go on, and so do their travels, she thought.

Two weeks later, however, on the morning after a sumptuous meal at The Golden Age, one of the most famous hotels in the Fowl Federation, Louvile grabbed her hand.

"Let's go back." She said.

Lily looked at her puzzled. "You don't like it here, do you?" The mercenary frowned, "We can take you somewhere else—"

"It's not like that." The young woman looked into her eyes, "Why are you...... Take me out suddenly? ”

"Huh?" Lily didn't understand the question, "We just happened to be free, and we promised you, so we-"

“…… That was all a wish more than ten years ago. The woman muttered, "Lord September, you remember your wish at that time, and I am very happy indeed. It's just ......," she turned her head to look around—it was close to the federal border, and there was hardly anyone in the inn except them," "and this place is not quite what you told me. Maybe we can wait a little while for people to return to their old ......"

An inexplicable wave of unhappiness welled up in her heart, causing Lily to interrupt the woman's words.

"Don't worry so much!" She said a little anxiously, "Are we doing this for you—to fulfill the promise of the past?" There's no need to worry, no matter who wants to be bad for you, we can bite off his neck! ”

Louvile looked at her quietly. Lily suddenly felt that there seemed to be an invisible and qualitative barrier, which gently separated the two.

"I'm homesick." She was silent for a few moments, then said, "Take me back." ”