The autumn wind carries a hint of chill and sweeps across the Violet Empire. The weather in Saint-Randre is finally sunny again, dry and sunny. But all this has nothing to do with Xiyao who is underground-

In the subterranean palace, there is a room with white walls, and there is no communication with the outside world, except for a room that is too small to be small, and a locked door.

The furnishings in the room are also very simple, with a single bed and an old table and chairs next to the bed.

Xi Yao was sitting in a chair, her head buried deeply, and she couldn't see her expression at the moment.

She has been dreaming over and over again for the past two days, dreaming of the scene when she and Bai Lianzhou worked at the Know-it-all Hotel a few months ago. The boy in the dream is always extremely thin, completely different from himself in real life, like an old man, his figure is weak and weak, and the curvature of his back when he bends down to wash dishes is like an arched bridge, as if he lowers his head and can no longer stand upright.

The light in the young man's eyes washed away hope in the wind and sun, leaving only the unforgettable despair and loss of this war year.

The self in the dream is also in the twilight of his life, and there is no trace of mermaid secret art on his body, only the only sadness left in the sea of blood.

Xi Yao always woke up from such dreams, as if she had been robbed of her brain by a glamorous poppy. Ever since she had been in Saru, she had felt like a demon had lodged in her chest, a trident between her atria and ventricles, constantly grabbing nutrients from her body as she breathed and her heart beat.

Whether it is hope or a moment of pleasure, the throbbing in the girl's heart will be swallowed up by the demon's bloody mouth. Every day when I wake up, it's like dusk again.

The field of vision was glowing with a soft white light, and Xi Yao looked out through the small window, and could see the clear sky, a peaceful scene about to enter a warm winter. But she knew that she was in the dark depths of the sea, and all the good things from the ground were transformed by the mermaid patriarch with spiritual power, and those bright lights were just the traces left by spiritual power.

She was deeply aware that no matter how exquisite the appearance of the underground palace was, it would always be the beneath of the Violet Empire, and that there would be no real sunlight in the Bay of Tubrick, and that there would never again be the day when the pulse of youth was beating like that of Saru, and the smell of fireworks was as grand and enthusiastic as it once was......

She could not accept that she was in captivity. Every day, as long as she thinks of Bai Lianzhou, when she thinks of those days in Saru Town, the emotions surging in her chest can make her excited.

However, the girl's enthusiasm is diluting day by day, like the sky outside the small window, emitting a cold chill.

Since the last time she saw King Ferrer, Xi Yao has been locked up here. As a mother, Yingjue often came to see her, but never mentioned letting her out. Every day, an attendant would bring her tea and water, change clothes and bathe, and she would be at the mercy of others like a puppeteer.

She would never ask the attendants for outside news. Although they are courteous for several weeks, the principle of captivity will not change in the slightest.

The door creaked open, and two attendants dressed in white walked in from outside.

They are the envoys of the mermaid clan, and they are the most common ones that Xi Yao has seen in these days when she has been locked up here, and these two attendants are responsible for the utensils for her three meals a day.

One of them carried a huge iron plate with food inside, and the other held in his hand a new armor and a cyan psychic robe made of fine wool yarn mixed with diamond powder, which shone with a luster unmatched by any other product.

"What does this mean?" Xi Yao's pale face was bloodless, and a pair of empty eyes looked back at the two, "It's really surprising, what are you doing with this thing for me, aren't you planning to lock me up here to grow coral?"

"Xi Yao's spirit envoy, the queen has an order, this is personally prepared for you. Someone will come to visit you later and hope you are ready. If there is anything else you need, you can always ask for it. The attendant's humble tone carried a hint of toughness, leaving no room for it, and continued: "You can go out immediately." ”

These words made Xi Yao wonder. She pondered over what the attendant had just said, and asked calmly, "Can you tell me who the person who came to visit me is?"

"The authority of the subordinates is not enough, and they can't disclose the content of the aspect for the time being. He shook his head, and his voice sounded like a bladed ice sword, extremely powerful.

"Then tell me, what level of spiritual power is this person, stronger than me or weaker than me, do I recognize it?"

The squire fell silent, apparently not knowing how to answer such a question.

"Xi Yao Spirit Envoy, to be precise, the level of the person who came is higher than that of the queen, and if you compare it purely with spiritual power, this visitor should be ...... Several times more than you. The other squire's tone was relatively soft, "As for the specific identity, you will naturally know when you meet her, but this visitor has the permission of the queen and the merfolk patriarch, and it is absolutely safe, please rest assured." ”

Xi Yao said in a strange manner: "Higher than my mother's level? My mother is already the queen, in the whole Violet Empire, there is only one my father and king above her level, and he is not a person who cannot be explained, you can't be mistaken, right?"

The white-clothed attendant said in a deep voice: "Perhaps among the information that the subordinates have learned, the 'level' once does not only represent political status. ”

"What do you mean...... This visitor is at least a patriarch and above?" Xi Yao grimaced and snorted coldly, "Why don't you just say that the Creation God came to me, the god is mysterious, what's the matter?"

"The subordinates don't know, the visitors will personally talk to you and listen. ”

"You're keeping me here, you're going to have to tell me something about the outside. The fluctuations of spiritual power on the surface of the earth can always be transmitted to the mermaid underground palace, and it shook my head to death. You pick something important and talk about it. ”

The attendant began to explain what was happening outside the Mermaid Dungeon one by one. Xi Yao took this opportunity to take a closer look at these two strangers. The person speaking on the left didn't notice her gaze, just exhaled a few breaths with a little weariness.

It was a man in his forties, with a sturdy physique, and a scar could be faintly visible on his cuff. Xi Yao felt that he must have been an outstanding spiritual sorcerer before, especially good at hand-to-hand combat. He may be a knight of the merfolk clan, not a fist-and-leg junk in the palace.

In his speech, he was well-worded, with a distinctly official accent, but with a distinctly northern accent, somewhat similar to that of a Virginian. This inevitably made her suspicious, so she deliberately said a few slang words from the Virginia Empire, which the squire could understand, but pretended not to know what to do.

Xi Yao couldn't bear it anymore and said, "The envoy should know that what I want to ask is not about these trivial matters. Get straight to the point. ”

"The Xi Yao Spiritual Envoy is asking about Saru Town. Recently, there has been a lot of uproar about this matter. A few days ago, the great spirit of the Spirit Clan, Gwendrin and a spiritist of the Gerry Empire, Jensen Sissel, fought with Monica and Shenlin, and both sides suffered heavy casualties, Gwendrin almost died because of Monica's 'instantaneous spirit', and she practiced with the spirit master of the Fire Empire, the altar priest was almost wiped out, and the Earl's strength may not be able to recover for a long time. ”

The envoy glanced at Xi Yao's expression, intentionally or unintentionally.

She wasn't stupid, pretending to know nothing, just waiting to hear the next message.

Gradually, she seemed to understand her situation with the merfolk. The dispatch of four creation messengers at the same time is enough to prove that the turmoil in Saru Town is because of the "Town World Decision".

The merfolk and the spirit clan don't have a deep friendship, but when he intends to control the white ripple boat, Gwendrin immediately appears in the inn, and the purpose of the spirit clan patriarch is clearly revealed to the world - she is helping someone hide the secret...... And the source of this secret is from a certain outstanding spiritual master of the upper race.

Xi Yao held her chin and thought, "Jensen Sissel...... Are you sure? He's Karen Sisel's son, that's interesting. ”

"Exactly. Jason Sissel was hired by the Famine Patriarch Featherfish and had just arrived in the Violet Empire in the past few days. Their purpose is still very clear, and you need to go out and verify it yourself. However, for now, the existing information can basically confirm that the two are just a simple employer and mercenary relationship. ”

"What about my mother, what is her attitude towards this?"

"The queen has already decided to withdraw from the battle for Saru Town this time, and should be by the king's side now, and there is no time to accompany you for the time being. Before the adults return, the subordinates hope that you can greet the visitors in your room. ”

Xi Yao stared at the face of the white-clothed attendant in front of him, and suddenly felt something strange, so she stood up and paced in front of him, carefully examining the face hidden under the white hood as she walked-

I only heard her say: "I remember before, it wasn't you who came to deliver me food, right? Why do you have the smell of not belonging to the mermaid palace? I have never seen you, who are you to be the attendant next to you? You should answer me this question!"

The white-clothed attendant bowed slightly and said, "The subordinate is the attendant next to the mermaid patriarch. ”

The attendant was just about to turn around and leave, but Xi Yao stood up suddenly, stopped him and said, "You stop! The mermaid patriarch has not shown up for many years, how could his attendant come to deliver something to me?" Say, who are you, who sent you!"

"No comment, Lord Xiyao, my subordinates retire. The attendant bowed his head to Xi Yao, and Xi Yao rushed forward, grabbing the arm of the white-clothed attendant, but was pushed away by another attendant very vigorously, "Xi Yao Spirit Envoy, please wait for the visitor in the room!"

The attendant didn't turn back because of her rudeness, Xi Yao was brutally pushed to the ground, but the moment she grabbed the attendant's arm, she saw the man's face clearly, and couldn't help but lose her countenance: "You...... You're actually ......"