"Hey, wait, you-"

Like a bucket of cold water poured over his head, Ivan shivered. Christina's desire to cause a disturbance at the Royal Palace of Phaeland means that she will not be able to hide her identity any longer!

"-Have you thought about it? This time it's different from the last time, Carlo is here, he's very rigid, and Barran is too! It's not as simple as you think!"

How could Christina have such a stupid idea, she went to kidnap the queen, and then Ivan rescued the queen, and it was all solved in one go? Not to mention that in front of Carlo, it was difficult for Ivan to pretend to be trying his best to rescue the queen, even if he succeeded, Carlo and Barlan would never let Christina go.

Christina will become a dangerous wanted criminal and will have to go into hiding all the time, and it is even very likely that Barlan will take this opportunity to make a big fuss and interfere in the kingdom of Phaedland. Doesn't Christina want to protect the Kingdom of Phaedland? Doing so will only bring more trouble to the Kingdom of Fatland!

"Balran, you probably don't know that yet...... Anyway, it's going to get a lot of trouble, no!"

"Will it?" Christina tilted her head and smiled playfully, "Hmm...... If I had escaped, it would have been even more troublesome. McCann Ballan is unlikely to rest on his laurels, and with his arrogant attitude, there may be a bigger backstage behind him. If I had alarmed the core of the Wizarding Alliance, Isabella would have been so worried that she wouldn't be able to sleep well every night. ”

"Then you-"

"Hey, is Ballan strong?" Christina's eyes flickered.

What the hell was she thinking?, Ivan was stunned for a moment, as if Christina hadn't failed to think about the consequences of doing so.

"I don't know......" Ivan subconsciously hesitated, "but he is the Inquisitor." It should have some strength, right?"

"Well, well, then it's better if he has some strength. I've heard of Carlo Plante, and it seems to be quite difficult to deal with. So, before the two of them do it, you do it first. Just kill me, and Ballan won't have any reason to suspect you. ”

Christina squinted and smiled, her tone light.

Half-paid, Ivan froze, and for a moment his mind was completely unable to think. Wait, what was Christina talking about? He seemed to be trying in vain to make Christina's words mean something else, but—

Wasn't Christina, or "Linglong", like that before?

"Don't make such jokes!"

As if they had forgotten that they were not far from the building where Carlo and Ballan were. Ivan clenched his fists and shouted angrily. Even if she didn't take her life seriously before, and always didn't care about it like that, how could she decide to die so simply because she still had so many friends who cared about her?

"You think I'm joking?" Christina raised her voice abruptly, her eyebrows raised high, "huh." An indecisive person like you can't do anything. Reality is not a fairy tale for a good kid like you!"

“......”

It's really a merciless criticism.

Maybe it's feeling speechless, maybe it's. It was because he remembered too many things that he didn't want to think about at all, and cold sweat unconsciously broke out of Ivan's forehead. Sometimes, after experiencing some things, I think that I am different from the past, but in fact, deep down. The child who hid at home and didn't want to face the reality was still nested in the corner, thinking that it didn't hurt anymore, but he was used to escaping, and the numb wound never healed.

Am I running away from it? Because there are so many things that I can't accept and can't change, so ......

"You. You just let others frame you! I really don't know how the stars attach so much importance to you, and it is naïve to hope that everything is as good as you want! Since you have no choice, then do what I say honestly! What qualifications do you have to say that I am 'making a name for myself'? Do you think I want to die? I value my life as very precious, and I must live a wonderful life. For me, being alive is not just about living!"

After saying these harsh words, Christina's gaze softened a little.

"I'll try to ...... Kill that shameful scoundrel first. ”

...... There's nothing to say.

This is Christina, delicate with a sword in her hand, crisp and neat, resolute to the point of cruelty. Ivan lowered his head, his nails digging deep into his palms.

- I can't do what you do......

"What about the scholar and the dragon's teeth?" he timidly avoided Christina's gaze, and Christina's eyes, even though much gentle, were like sharp knives piercing his heart.

"I just told them to fetch Lilith the Sword, and they didn't know it was going to turn out like this. But don't worry about them. Christina's smile grew softer and softer, "Their status here is only a servant, and as long as I'm not there, I guess Barlan won't be ...... Ah, sorry. ”

A warm smile suddenly disappeared from Christina's face, and her eyes widened, and tears of sadness quietly appeared in her eyes.

"I made this decision without permission, I ...... To you...... It's unfair...... I know ......"

"No, I'm still—"

Before Ivan could finish speaking, Christina turned around suddenly, her expression seemed to freeze, as if she was completely unprepared to face the scene in front of her, and even tears remained in her eyes. Ivan took half a second before he took a sharp breath, his mind was so confused that he didn't even notice it!

On the path in the bushes where he had come, a figure in black stood in the night, his expression awe-inspiring.

"You can't leave here, Christina Martil Villiers. ”

Carlo proclaimed in his usual undulating voice. Christina took a hurried step back and stared blankly at Carlo, whose face was like a statue, without any emotion.

How did Carlo end up here?

No, he, he's here, right? He never trusted Ivan. Barlan would have known that Christina's coachman and maid might have been inquired about by Carlo, and it didn't feel like Barlan would have gone to the office to inquire in person. I thought that at least in terms of the opinion of Balran, the two had the same opinion......

But Carlo, after all, is the executor of the Magic Alliance with a firm position.

Christina moved suddenly, her wrist spinning, and the edge of her dagger pointed straight at Carlo's chest. Carlo still stood motionless, his gaze fixed on Ivan's face. Seeing that Christina was about to stab him, he jerked his hand, and the hard refining metal of the scepter struck the blade of the shortsword with the most subtle force and direction.

Christina's hand was instantly numb, the dagger flew out of her hand without any accident, and Carlo swung the scepter sideways seemingly casually, and the golden lightning pulled out a long folded line. With a crisp pop, Christina was sent flying by a series of electric sparks, and she gritted her teeth to keep from screaming.

However, her body no longer listens to the call. (To be continued......)

PS: P.S. has been slower lately, and I apologize to everyone~