“............ Xiexie you, but I'm really leaving now, I'm so sorry I can't hode you in my castle, I'll definitely return this favor to you. ”

Theodore was silent for a moment, then decisively regained his cuffs, and was about to walk towards the door without looking back, only to hear Sibea ask behind him, "What are you going to do?"

"Helena must know about this, or she really won't have a chance. Perhaps the Duke of Bran Elfwan was better suited than her, but ......" Theodore smiled: "Like you said, I love her, and now that's all I can do for her." ”

"Are you crazy?!"

"I didn't!" Theodore replied with a roar, grabbed her by the shoulders and pushed her back into the bathroom, looking closely into those panicked eyes, "I didn't know you were going to help me, and I'm very grateful." But have you ever thought it might be?!"

"What if I could really be the master of that sword? I'm Caesar of the Romans, and I don't have any Aragonese blood in me, do you really think Aaron or Salad would swear allegiance to me because of a sword?

"You're giving up because of this, coward!" Sibea kicked Theodore to the ground with both feet, knelt on top of him and pressed his arms tightly: "Aragorn back then had no title, no land, no army, he didn't have anything, didn't he also become the emperor of men?!Doesn't a title of Caesar give you the courage to stand up, or are the Romans all cowards?!"

"Since you love her, you go and snatch her, hold her in your arms and never let go! This is you human beings, isn't it, don't forget that you are human, and it is not your style to fall in love!"

"Maybe you're right. Theodore's mood calmed down, and he smiled bitterly and looked at Sibea, who was lying on top of him: "But...... Can you get up first?"

"Ahh

"Xiexie, Sibea. I'm going to xiexie you anyway. Theodore's voice, standing outside the door, made the red-faced ranger's face even redder: "If it weren't for what you just said, I probably wouldn't have been able to do it...... Bring yourself to your senses, you're right, I'm too vulnerable. ”

"I can't hurt her, Helena doesn't have any relatives on this shijie anymore, I can't let her even take away Zuihou's concern. I love her, so ...... Sometimes you don't have to say it to love someone, do you? Silent protection is also an expression of love, and the way the Noldor elves express their love has given me a lot of inspiration, and sometimes it's not good to be too direct. ”

As soon as Theodore finished speaking, he heard an earth-shattering roar from behind the door, as if even the castle had been shaken, and he hurried out of place.

"Roll-!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Huh?!" Helena, startled by the sound of the tremors, raised her head and looked at the ceiling suspiciously, her azure eyes blinking: "What happened just now?"

"Your Highness Helena, please don't panic. Outside the door, the voice of Knight Ain came: "I'm going to take a look, please rest in peace." ”

"Go and come back, Ain. Helena replied to her knight, "Be careful, and if something happens, go and get Adjutant Will." ”

"Understood!" the girl's apparently unconvinced tone made Helena smile knowingly, and listened to the sound of the other's footsteps drifting away, before sitting back on the bed.

It didn't take long for Helena, who was a little bored, to hear the sound of soft footsteps outside the door, and the girl who thought it was Al Yin had returned walked to the door and opened it, and a slightly petite figure with a black hood and cloak appeared in the doorway.

"It's been a long time. The pale palm took down the hood, and an expression of joy or sadness caught Helena's eyes—a pair of sky blue that was exactly the same as her own: "Helena." ”

"Why are you here?" replied in the girl's voice, without a hint of joy, as if it was merely in response to the other's words, "Duke Bran Elfwan." ”

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"I've heard that the Radiant Cross Excalibur has arrived, and that tomorrow the Sword Protectors will be back in Harlingos. Bran was a head shorter than Helena, but his bold words made him stand in front of Helena like a giant: "Whether you want to or not, I will become the master of Excalibur!"

"Then what about the Duke's late-night visit. Helena asked seriously, her blue eyes darkening, "Do you want to get rid of me, the biggest obstacle?"

"Helena!" Bran pressed the girl's shoulder, "Don't you understand? Those people just think of you as a puppet! Even if you do become the emperor, the empire will no longer be the empire of the past!"

"If it's really what you say, then I'm willing. Helena turned her back away from him: "I am Pendragon, so I will fulfill my mission." ”

"But I don't want to!" Bran shouted as if "I don't want to see you like a sculpture, never laughing or laughing!"

The girl turned her head in shock, and the young man's flushed face met her eyes, and the pair of sky-blue gems that did not even blink were staring at herself.

“...... That's what I want to say. The overly ashamed heart made Bran lower his head, his cheeks still bloodshot red: "This time I came alone, and I didn't tell anyone, only myself." I hope this can be done to you...... Show me my determination, Helena!"

"I always thought you were ...... Not on this shijie. Bran subconsciously grabbed Helena's hands: "Maybe you will think that I am rude, but when I first saw you, I couldn't forget you, with the Radiant Cross as evidence, if I could, I could even die for you!"

As if he had made up his mind, Duke Bran knelt down on one knee and looked up at the girl's soft face: "Thank you for giving me the same blood as you, so that I can bear all this in your place......; I can make it safe for you to come to the north so that I can see you again!"

"I will renounce the name of the House of Elfwan, and my descendants will inherit the blood of Pendragon...... If you will. Bran whispered, "Even if I give up everything I have and bear the infamy of a rebel, I will use everything I have to protect you and your smile." ”

"I love you, Helena Pendragon. Under the witness of the Radiant Cross, I will use my life to prove my promises, please believe me, everything I say is true!"

"Bran......" Helena looked at the "little duke" who was kneeling on one knee in front of her, and her childish eyes stared at her tightly, making the girl a little overwhelmed.

"You're too young, my dear Bran. Helena decided to avoid the Duke of Laria's "show of love", and casually said, "I don't know what love is." ”

"Bang bang!" interrupted the conversation between the two men by a continuous knock on the door, and Bran quickly got up from the ground and sat down in the chair opposite Helena. Before Helena could speak, the door opened.

"Helena, are you there?" Theodore pushed the door in, frowning, "I just got a very important piece of information, I hope it won't be too abrupt." ”

Before he could walk in, Bran subconsciously stood up from his chair, looked at him in shock, and then fell to his knees with an incredulous face.

"Salute to you, revered Emperor Bixia of the Holy Pander Empire!"

"Huh?" Theodore looked at the boy on his knees in confusion, a scene that had not been seen since Malbert's death. Raising her head to look at Helena, who was sitting opposite, the girl's face showed a snicker and helplessness: "He has seen my brother." ”

"You're not him?!" Bran reacted immediately, "What the hell is going on?!"

"Allow me to introduce you, Lord Julian. Helena covered her mouth and snickered as she walked between the two: "This is Duke Elfwan from Laria, Bran Elfwan!"

"In the name of Rome, I wish you a long and healthy life, honorable duke. Theodore smiled and stretched out his right hand: "Theodore Julian, an ally of His Highness Helena." ”

"Bran Elfwan. Bran, who was a little blushing, coughed a few times, squinted his eyes and raised his head, greeting Theodore like an old nobleman: "Thank you for your great contribution to the north in the fight against the orcs, and all humans will not forget your achievements." ”

Seeing Brana trying to make a very mature "aristocratic posture", but had to tiptoe to touch his hand, made Theodore's face smile slightly, but he did not attack. shook hands with him very sincerely, and deliberately lowered his right hand.

"Then, what is the purpose of your visit, late at night?" As if sensing Theodore's snickering, Bran immediately asked his own question: "With all due respect, such an act is very rude!"

"Ah~, you're right, Duke. Theodore nodded thoughtfully, and then pulled the door open behind him: "Originally, I did have some things, but since you said so, then I should come back tomorrow." Let's go back together, I think you're not familiar with the road to this castle. ”

"You?!" Bran looked up sharply and looked at the other man's "warm smile" that was fake to death - since this guy had put himself in with his own words. hated so much that he couldn't say a word "no", nodded lightly, and the duke was full of style.

"Then there will be work, Lord Julian!"