In Sin'an City, the chaos of the recent past still reverberates.

Frightened people took to the streets, talking about the sudden upheaval and everything they saw. The most mentioned is naturally the heroic spirits of the empire and the dragons descending together to repel the surging demons. The people scolded the shamelessness and evil of the demon clan, and at the same time boasted of the exploits of the previous emperors. As for the besieging inhabitants of the Empire, they also seem to be bewitched by the monsters—in other words, stupid, but worthy of sympathy.

The conversation quickly shifted to which emperor was the greatest, and a quarrel ensued. As for the real cause of the chaos, and even the unending turmoil in the court, it was of no value to them.

Everything else has settled down one after another. Lynn rode Grace around the city, making sure that the commotion had subsided. Yuffie stayed in the previous courtyard and used her spells to smooth out the traces of the previous battle. It was the residence that Bo Yan had arranged for them. Not long ago, Lin had a whim, transformed it into the architectural style of Qi Kingdom, and transplanted their own fruit trees, hoping to make Shui Yun recall his hometown.

Of course, it didn't make much difference in the end – it was still a battle that decided the outcome.

But it's not bad, the culture that once belonged to the Yanwu clan should not be completely buried in dust and history. Maybe in a few decades, this style will become popular again, Yuffie thought with great anticipation.

When everything was over for the time being, the two of them learned from Bo Yan and Sora about what happened outside the garden.

After Zuo Xiangtaoyue's death, most of the officials who originally supported him gave up resistance, and a few insisted that emptiness was the scourge of the empire and demanded that Bo Yan remove her from her post. Either way, they were treated the same way - empty spells enveloped everyone and left them into a deep sleep.

"When they wake up, they will only remember the right phase of Tsing Yi." The Nine-Tails youkai explained, "It's for their good. And, when I have finished the rest of the work at hand, I will tell His Highness to return home. ”

That, of course, is just a pretext.

The lifespan of emptiness is not as long as that of Kamino, but it is still thousands of years away from aging. Yuffie could understand her thoughts, compared to the position of the right minister, what Sora really cared about was still making her the "Lord of Darkness", guarding the trust between the empire and the "Pale Hand".

Now dead in an instant, the Shadow Assassins, with the exception of those who were subdued by the air, most likely died by Pfister's arrows of light during their attempt to invade the inner city. Shui Yun left the empire with his clansmen, and as for Yu Feng - according to Sora, he intends to stay with Shui Yun, because protecting humans from the demon clan is still his oath.

The "Soil Department" will provide enough water and other supplies to help the people gathered outside Sin'an City to return to their hometowns safely or reach the territory of the Alliance. After that, they will continue to run their original business or look for a more suitable job. About half of the members of the "Fog Department" chose to leave with Suzuyun, while the rest regained their original identities and began another life of their own.

Overnight, the huge organization that lasted for more than 200 years came to the end of its life. Yuffie still remembers that at that time, the empty tone was relaxed, but the eyes were a little lonely.

"Lie down and taste the courage, and serve the country loyally." The blonde woman's voice was tinged with nostalgia, "The solid vows of the past have been eroded hundreds of years later. She exhaled, "I'm finally free." ”

"And after that?" Lynn asked curiously, "Where will you go?" ”

"Let's go to Baishen Mountain first and stay with Shen Wu for a while." Sora replied, "Well, I'll probably go to the alliance to be an elder, and do that little girl a little favor by the way." ”

Lynn looked surprised. Yuffie gave a gentle salute and thanked the other party on behalf of Anya.

In order to settle Shuiyun's clan as soon as possible, Anya returned to the alliance that afternoon. Her dream is just beginning, and there are still countless obstacles and twists and turns to overcome in order for humans and demons to live in peace and even understand each other.

Kanna and Pfister have great powers, but the Winter Youkai is alone, and the "Ahsan" of Lily of the Valley Village is not a youkai. As the highest-ranking "Nine-Tails" of the Spirit Fox Clan, you don't need to think about it to understand what kind of value the empty promise has.

"Don't thank me. If it weren't for the little girl's efforts, maybe the end of "Pale Hand" would have been...... It will be worse than it is now. Sora sighed lightly and raised his hand to brush the long hair around his ear, "That kid Wei Feng, don't come to ask me before you leave." Her expression was a mixture of loss and joy, "But I'm not wrong." ”

"It's a pity that Leia died." Lin blinked, looking a little regretful, "Otherwise, this time, the contradiction between the two of them can probably be resolved, right?" ”

Yuffie nodded slightly. She also regretted the fate of the young man, but the people and events of the past needed to be written down, but there was no need to grieve for them—she knew that her friend thought the same way.

"For Wei Feng's sake." She looked up to meet the gaze from above, "If Leia returns, you can help take care of it." ”

The blonde woman looked at her, a smile rising into her ice-blue eyes.

"At that time, I will be responsible for finding him and sending it to that kid and Shui Yun."

……

As night falls, a noisy and busy day returns to peace. The two walked down the street where normalcy had returned, towards Fleihil's workshop.

Except for the stalls that were knocked over in a hurry, Xin'an City suffered almost no damage. The people who were in the middle of the conversation were stranded in the streets, and the victory of the 'humans' inspired them to celebrate, and the street vendors smiled.

The storyteller stands in a high-backed chair and dances to tell the famous joke, surrounded by an onlooker audience; The candy man carried a small copper spoon and quickly swayed the faces of the emperors of the past dynasties, and was bought almost immediately. The runic technology illuminates the streets on both sides, and the prosperity of the capital seems to have been revealed only at this time.

Yuffie and Lynn held hands and quietly watched the street scene. Pedestrians around the puppet workshop were thinning, and laughter could still be heard from afar. All of this is thanks to the efforts of many people, including the two of them, of course. Because of this, she seems to be able to understand the people in the city, and even the mood of the city.

She knocked on the door. The starry sky opened the door and greeted them with a warm smile.

"Welcome home." She said, "Mother and Pfister are out together and will probably be back soon." ”

She then returned to the kitchen and continued to prepare the night's meal. Renee curled up in a soft chair with a thick book in her hand, and from time to time she showed a thoughtful expression. Lapis lazuli and malachite sat opposite each other, sipping tea and talking in a low voice. Noka Main stayed on the other side of the long table, dressed in a thick brown leather shirt and a round helmet in his arms, and waved happily to the group.

"Hey, how about my new 'plane'!" He jumped out of his chair, "You guys didn't expect that, did you?" ”

Incidentally, the Gernor people have regained their original appearance, and their bodies are still puppets. The blank puppet made by "Luo Zhen" already has this function. Compared to the dragon's shapeshifting or Lily's talent, it can't essentially change the species, but it's easier to use.

"I really didn't expect your 'landing' way." Lin glared at the Gerno people, "It's good that you didn't crash into Xin'an City, otherwise it might be a new attack." ”

"What a crash!" Noka exclaimed angrily, "It's just attitude control at low speed, and it's happening...... That's just a little surprise! Besides, all the crew members got out safely, and the plane was only slightly injured, and it was ready to sail again with a little repair! ”

"Okay." The blonde girl raised an eyebrow, "Let me see your blueprints, maybe I'll figure out what's wrong." ”

"How can anyone carry that kind of thing with them!" Noka grumbled, turning and running to the side of the workshop, "Give me a moment, I'll redraw a pretty little one!" ”

So the time before dinner flew by.

The long tables were much busier than usual. Man Tianxing prepared a large number of dishes - croquettes, stewed hoof, vinegared fish, stir-fried lotus root, fish ball soup, and crispy pine and crispy baked cakes like cascading pagodas. Lin also went to join in the fun, making Oren-style scrambled eggs and thinly sliced fried chicken breasts.

"Runetech's stove is great, but I still like to use a crucible to make it." She brought the dish to the table and muttered.

Fleihill took out his treasured moonshine and poured the silvery, crystalline liquid into everyone's glass. This wine, a specialty of the Erna people, is made from mashed purple moonweed and several kinds of berries from the Breeze Forest, sealed and left in the open for seven days before being buried underground for at least a year. It starts out slightly sour, then the sweetness spreads along the tip of the tongue and melts into every breath. Even if you are slightly drunk, your body will not feel hot, just like resting in the treetops in the forest, bathing in the night breeze and clear silver, which makes people feel calm.

Yuffie didn't ask where the wine came from. Luo Zhen's daughter has the ability to cultivate the flowers and plants of the El Continent, and even simulate the wonderful environment of the Breeze Forest. However, in the flower garden outside the door, she had never seen any familiar plants. When we are together and parting, there is no value in mentioning this, she said to herself.

Noka's voice was as loud as ever, and the magic of the drink couldn't calm him down. Frey spent most of her time listening, occasionally answering a sentence or two. Lynn and Starry exchanged tips on cooking, and Yuffie sat beside Lapis Lazuli and listened to her recount of her experiences over the centuries and the occasional comments inserted by Malachite.

Renee sat down in a high chair and leaned back on Frey's shoulder, her sapphire pupils reflecting the figures, her gaze as calm as water and warm as night.

"What's next, where do you want to go?" After some time, Lynn asked her softly.

"Take advantage of the gifts you have given us, and go to your kindred. Then, through them, find the future that belongs to the past. The pink girl smiled and replied, "But tonight, let's get some rest." ”

When all is quiet again, as promised, Juffie and Lynn visit Renee's bedroom.

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