Sophia felt that she was relatively lucky, not only did she survive the sudden attack of the mechanical bird, but she was also rescued by William and others who arrived in time, avoiding the fate of being picked up by low-level monsters and brought back by various [beep--]. Although the coalition's formation was torn apart by the big bird, causing the troops to communicate with each other and being separated by the enemy and unable to converge, the other side did not conduct a careful and thorough search of the remote area, so the pink princess escaped once again.

William kept taking the Pink Princess to hide in the deserted mountains, successfully avoiding waves of demon armies - although this had a lot to do with the fact that the enemy was in a hurry and didn't bother to search the mountains. The small force did not leave the mountains to make contact with nearby villages, as they did not know if the villagers had been brainwashed by the demons again. Under William's command, the soldiers converted the cave they were hiding in into a makeshift home, gathering fruit, hunting animals, storing water, and playing wild to survive.

In the words of the young emperor, they can't put all their hopes in others, and before Alicia thwarts the demon's attack and leads the army back, they must try to ensure their own safety and sufficient supplies to wait for the little queen's rescue, so that even if the coalition is unfortunately defeated, they can continue to live in obscurity.

However, what will happen in the future if the coalition forces are really defeated by that exaggerated mechanical bird and they can't go back? Sophia couldn't help but be very worried, after all, the bird killed Icarus in seconds, and William said that Hetshetier couldn't do anything about it. If Alicia fails to find a way to defeat it, the only thing that awaits the coalition is defeat.

What to do then?Spend the rest of your life with William on the continent of Tyranmere?Sophia was a little speechless as she looked at William nearby, who was looking at the map with an oil lamp made from the grease of the animals he hunted. I couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in my heart.

Hawkers, if you have to say it, it's not impossible to be paired with William. Even if nothing like this happens. It is also highly likely that the two will eventually come together because of a political marriage. In contrast, Sophia is quite envious of Alicia's uninhibited and free personality.

"Well, is there something wrong, Sophia?" As if sensing the girl's gaze, William looked up at Princess Pink and wondered, "Do you want water?"

"No, no, no, nothing. Nothing!" Sophia hurriedly staggered her gaze and shook her head, "William, how many days is this?"

She was referring to the number of days that had elapsed since the sudden arrival of the mechanical bird.

William thinks that Princess Pink is just a little idle and panicked, and wants to talk to him. He didn't pay much attention to it, and continued to lower his head and look at the map while saying, "It's been about a week." I don't know what happened to Alicia, did she defeat that strange bird?"

"yes, it's only been these days. It felt like a long time had passed. Sofia said, turning her head to look at Icarus, who was still not far away. "Na William, if Alicia doesn't defeat the mechanical bird, and Icarus doesn't wake up like that, what are your plans for the future?"

"Try to hide our existence and continue to live in the mountains. William pushed away the map and said with a wry smile, "Don't even think about fighting guerrilla warfare against demons, this is their home field." Living a life in seclusion is the only way out. ”

That's right, unless Alicia can lead the army back again. Otherwise, it would be very reluctant for Liliang to even protect himself. Sophia sighed softly, just as she was about to sigh something. Gray Ling suddenly ran over with a nervous expression.

"There's an enemy!" It looks like the team that just passed by the day before yesterday. ”

William's face suddenly changed when he heard this: "How could it be, there is no reason for them to suddenly turn back." Could it be that we were exposed?"

Gray Ling nodded solemnly and said, "It is indeed very possible, because I see that the enemy is marching very fast, as if he is in a hurry to do something. ”

"Don't jump to conclusions just yet. Sophia reminded faintly, "Even if the enemy knows that we are in this deep mountain, it will take a lot of effort to find the exact location. It's better to have the warriors prepared to stand by in the cave and not rush out. And there is another possibility for the other party to suddenly turn back, and that is Alicia and they called. ”

"Definitely. William pinched his chin and muttered, "In either case, it's not wise to go head-to-head with an enemy. Gray Feather, you lead everyone to erase the traces near the cave, and then go back to the cave and hide. ”

"Okay, I'll do it. ”

There are only seven soldiers left under William's command now, and even if he has level 5 strength and these seven people are all brave men, it is impossible to fight against the army. If they are not exposed, they can live a peaceful life, and if they are exposed, they are slowly waiting for death.

Maybe you should set up a death flag before it's all over? After all the grim-looking people around her left, Sophia hesitated for a while and then stretched out her left hand to William, who was checking the equipment nearby, and said, "That, William." I have something to say......"

The pink princess's voice stopped abruptly, because William suddenly stopped what he was doing, turned around and strode in front of her, grabbed the girl's hand and dragged her into his arms, and before Sophia could react, he couldn't help but bow his head and kiss her on the lips.

Hey, ahhh——!?h

After a long time, William finally let go of Sophia, who was flushed and gasping for breath, and said, "Actually, I would prefer the first kiss to be Elicia." ”

"Was this the first thing you said after forcibly snatching the girl's first kiss!?" Sophie immediately stomped on William in a rage.

"I'm sorry. Just kidding. William smirked and swallowed the pain in his instep and said, "Although it may be Alicia who has led the army back, as you said, we must prepare for the worst. If the enemy is coming to hunt us down. Then today may well be the Zuihou day of our lives. I had been busy cultivating before I became an emperor, and I didn't have any emotional experience. Alicia was the first girl I had ever photographed, but unfortunately she didn't accept my affection. So at the very least, I don't want to hang up without even kissing a girl in zuihou. That, anyway, I'm so sorry to have done such a rude thing to you all of a sudden!"

"......," Sophia said speechlessly, covering her forehead with her left hand, "Forget it." I don't bother to bother with you in this situation at the moment. Now that you've set up the Death Flag with your own hands, give me a gorgeous bento with no regrets!"

"Well, you're really angry, aren't you?"

"No, I didn't. ”

"Even though your tone is too flat to be overwhelmed, the puffing cheeks and the angry eyes that drift to the side have completely betrayed you. William said as he stretched out his hand to La Sophia. But she gracefully stepped back half a step and dodged, withdrew her hand and scratched her cheek with embarrassment, "Well, actually, I made up my mind to do that just now." ”

Sophia, though still a bit of a fire. But he still asked curiously, "What kind of determination?"

"From now on, Alysia will be completely abandoned in the true sense of the word. William stared at the pink-haired girl in front of him and said seriously. "So when this battle is over, will you have a good relationship with me, Miss Sophia Hartlund?"

"Isn't a death flag enough for you!?" Sophia said with a smirk, "You and I both know in our hearts that under normal circumstances, we will be united through a political marriage, so you don't need to make any of this." ”

"But at least for you, as a woman, it's unfair that the woman I love in my heart as a marriage partner is someone else, right?" said William, continuing with a serious expression on his face, "I'll give up Elicia." And then treat you wholeheartedly, I promise. ”

“...... Well. ”

"That. Although the atmosphere was good, I couldn't help but want to remind you that the enemy troops were very close to the cave. Gray Ling poked her head out of the slightly narrow passage and said, "It's too late to do something to discuss the meaning of life, so I'll rush over immediately after kissing." I'll flash first, and you two hurry up. ”

William, who had already put on his battle armor, immediately grabbed his sword and replied loudly: "No need, I have already done it before." ”

"I see. The harpy nodded indifferently, and then jumped up like a cat that had been stepped on its tail, "Nani——!? in light novels, isn't a light bulb like me supposed to appear in time when the hero and heroine are about to confess or something in a romantic atmosphere, so as to disturb their good deeds!?

"Shall I say that you are worthy of Alicia's soldiers......"

The little blonde queen, who was sitting on the bridge of the Aurora, suddenly sneezed hard for no reason.

"Sister, do you have a cold?" Imrith nearby hurriedly asked with concern when she saw this.

Alicia waved her hand at her sister nonchalantly, "It doesn't matter, little Ace. It's definitely not a cold, it's someone saying bad things about us behind our backs. Compared to that, Dibes, how is the rescue work of the surviving troops scattered all over the place?"

The blue-haired handsome guy who was named was speechless glanced at the relevant report that was placed in the girl's hand, and then straightened his expression and said, "Yes, Bixia." The ground forces led by Tsuneko Poison Island have advanced very smoothly and have managed to rescue thousands of surviving soldiers, and according to the observations of air units, there are still many more survivors advancing towards the intended location, and it will not be long before a crowd is formed. ”

"Well, let Sister Tsumiko continue to advance, and leave the matter of resettlement of the survivors to Michelle and Vakis. Alicia gently played with the strands of hair on her chest and said, "A certain god has worked very hard in the previous battle, and it is time for her to rest in the rear." Then again. Are there any of those survivors, Brother William or Sophia?"

The look on Dibes' face suddenly darkened: "It's a pity, Queen Bixia, there is no news of the two of them yet." ”

"Yes. The blonde girl couldn't help but sigh deeply. "How's Grana doing, is Shadow watching her?"

"You don't have to worry about her, Alythea. Mikoto Misaka, who was sitting not far away, answered casually, "That thief girl can easily counter her even if she is attacked by Kuroko, which shows that her heart has not wavered." And there's that shadow by his side, it's definitely a big man!"

"Putting aside the fact that Shirai Weishenme will attack Grana for a moment," Alicia looked at Sister Cannon with a black line in embarrassment. "Sister Mai Trin, may I ask what you guys are doing here?"

The legendary classic electromagnetic cannon quartet circled around a small square table with lots of colorful chips and plenty of boxy plastic bricks. The girls are working very hard to build the Great Wall with these little bricks. Locklip stood behind a certain black straight man with a blank face, bending down from time to time to give advice to the girl.

"If you see it, you know that you're playing mahjong. Mai Trin tilted her head and wondered, "Idle is idle anyway." ”

"No, no, no. I mean, you rough guys are blatantly rubbing hemp in the bridge of the command flagship of the entire Western Continent Alliance, what the hell are you going to ——!do, how can you fix it," Alicia said frantically, almost knocking over the table in front of her. "Although this is indeed a national entertainment activity, it can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys, but it also has to be divided into occasions, right?

"Well, don't worry about the details or anything. The look on Zuo Tian's tearful face was very excited, and it was obvious that he was about to draw cards, so he naturally didn't want to be mixed up by the little queen, "Besides, now the enemy is all retreating in a panic, the advance of the ground forces and the rescue of the survivors are going well, and there is nothing to worry about before the other party's actions change." ”

Imrith also persuaded beside her, "Yes." Sister-sama. Until we push the front back to where it came from, it doesn't take any big deals. But then again. It's a shame that you can come up with a way to save manpower for the rescue effort. ”

"Of course, don't look at who you and I am...... It hurts!"

The blonde girl who was hit in the head by Ba Asami, who was standing silently behind her, with a knife in her head, decisively hugged her head and went away.

Elysia did this by sending aerial units - mainly Harpies and Fallen Angels, whose planes had gone to the front lines to bomb and strafe - to search for survivors, while also equipping them with amplification equipment to make it easier to shout. Survivors who hear the sound will naturally use various methods to contact friendly units in the sky after confirming that they are friendly units, and then these air units will land to provide them with supplies such as dry rations and other supplies that they carry with them, and give them a map of the vicinity with a mark on the meeting place.

In this way, the survivors can be resupplied in a timely manner and move spontaneously to the assembly site, eliminating the need to send a large number of people to conduct ground searches, and the saved manpower can be used for resettlement work, which is a double win.

Perhaps Alicia's friends and her officers and men were all impressed by the blonde girl's idea, but Locklip knew that the girl was really just an inspiration from a rescue helicopter.

It's a pity that William and the others have not enjoyed this kind of treatment for the time being, and they are greeted by the indiscriminate bombing of several fighter planes.

To be precise, these air raids were all directed at the demon army that fled into the mountains, and William and his party were only implicated.

"Well, it looks like it was Alicia who led the coalition to fight back. The young emperor looked at the demon troops in the distance who were on their backs in the previous air raid and said in embarrassment, "But thanks to those fighters, the enemy has all been driven in front of us, I really don't know what to say." Now that the fighter has left, the other side will definitely look for cover to avoid the next air attack. And the ideal bunker in this vicinity is naturally the cave we are in...... When I get back, I'll have to rub my hand on Alicia's head!"

Gray Ling next to him immediately looked at him with rather bad eyes and said, "Which soul said that he wanted to treat other girls wholeheartedly just now?"

"Ah, it has nothing to do with that, right?" William, who didn't expect to be demolished by the Harpy, smiled awkwardly, "I'm just trying to get angry." ”

"The enemy is coming!" a soldier reminded in a whisper.

"Very good, when the trap is launched, we will kill them immediately, and we will definitely kill them all!"

There were many traps set up by William and the others near the cave, but they were usually closed. Now after the sudden activation, the already anxious enemy army suddenly fell into even greater chaos, and some low-level demons decisively threw themselves on the ground and pretended to be corpses under the gaze of everyone's five thunderbolts.

William, who thought that he could successfully annihilate the enemy like this, was showing his might, when he suddenly found another group of demons appearing from the flank, and the whole person instantly fell into an ice cave.

But what about the white pants hanging from the branches of the tree that were raised high...... The Legendary White Flag? (To be continued......