Time returned to the night of Shaglin's visit.
After Shaglin requested to talk to Lucy alone, the two of them arrived at Lucy's room. Lucy lit the lamp. Under the light, Shaglin seemed to be emitting a misty radiance, making her look incomparably holy. Lucy noticed that there was a trace of worry on her eyebrows.
"Teacher, did you foresee something?" Lucy whispered, "Those bad things …"
"Little Lucy, I saw something. But I'm sorry, I can't tell you, lest it affect your judgment. " Shaglin stretched out a finger and gently scratched Lucy's face. "I can only remind you that once the Great Emperor descends on this planet, the fate between him and Allen will be tied into a dead knot."
"Father … Will he kill Allen?" Lucy asked in a trembling voice.
She shook her head and came to the window. Looking out of the window, the lights of the city were reflected in his eyes. It was quiet, but it did not lose its vitality. '"His Majesty won't kill Allen," whispered Shaglin. "Of course, it would be easier to get rid of the threat before it germinated. If it was someone else, I believe he would do the same. But Allen, he can't do it. "
'"Because of you, Lucy. His Majesty loves you deeply, and his love for you is far more than you can imagine. Because of you, he will only take Allen away. At least until Allen completely transforms into the Son of Dusk, he won't let Allen's life be in danger … "'Shaglin said with a helpless smile." But how could Allen let the Great Emperor take him away? He's a ball of flame. Only when there are no restraints will the flames shine brightly. If this had happened before the trip to Earth, I think Allen might have chosen to give in for you … But now, his heart is filled with anger. And his pride will not allow him to be trampled on at will. "
"That's why Allen will refuse, and the consequence of his refusal is war." Shaglin shook her head and said, "The war between the two men is destined to end peacefully. This is what I called a dead knot just now. Because both of them had their own reasons to persist. In this war, both of them are correct, but it is precisely because of this that there is even less room for change … "
"Then what should we do?" Lucy paced back and forth, and finally said, "Or, I'll go find Allen, and we'll leave this place. The universe is so big, there must be a place for us. "
"I think so too, but will Allen think so? Moreover, even if he could avoid it once, how many times could he avoid it? The Great Emperor and you are related by blood. As long as you are with Allen, he will be able to find you through the bloodline connection. My little Lucy, the universe is big and small at the same time. "
"Then, is there no other way?"
"Yes …" A strange light appeared in Shaglin's eyes. There was sadness and helplessness in that light. "Only you can break that dead knot. Lucy, but that means you will be separated from Allen. I know very well the pain of being separated from my lover. If I can, I would like to take your place. But I can't. Only you can, because you are the most powerful link between the two men. At the same time, only you can cut off their tangled threads of fate. "
"I can tell you the method, but it's up to you whether you want to do it or not." A tear fell from Shaglin's right eye. She said, "I only hope that that moment will never come …"
Back to this moment.
"Now is that moment, Teacher Shaglin. I think I'm ready … "Lucy said in a voice that she could only hear. At the same time, she retreated, but Golden Rose's muzzle did not leave her for a moment.
Gulliver had a conflicted expression on his face. He didn't dare to follow. He even removed the armor on his body in order not to cause Lucy to misunderstand.
Behind the Duke, Orfasis and Allen rushed over one after another and arrived beside Gulliver. Allen shook his head. Just as he raised his foot, he heard Lucy shout, "Stand there!"
"Stand there, Allen" Lucy's eyes were filled with tears. She smiled, but her smile was so sad and beautiful that it broke one's heart. "Don't come over. Just listen to me quietly."
'"You guys always insist that you're right. Of course, I know that none of you are wrong, but your persistence makes me feel pain. You can go to war for what you insist on, but you won't calm down and listen to my heart. But now, you've finally calmed down, even if you're forced to. " Lucy looked at Allen and said with tears in her smile, "I still remember that when I was poisoned in the death arena, he told me … I won't give up on you."
"Lucy" Allen lowered his head, not daring to look at the girl's gaze. It was so gentle, but it was so gentle that it made one's heart ache. As a result, Allen didn't even know that the flames on his head were gradually fading away. At this time, there was only the girl's voice in his ears.
"At that time, I was deliberately alienated by my father and ridiculed by my brothers and sisters. I was like a doll that was casually thrown in a corner. No one would look at it more than once. I only participated in the death arena because I was angry with my father and wanted to embarrass him. But I didn't expect that I would meet you there. At the same time, you let me know that to move a person, a simple sentence can be done. " Lucy smiled and said, "So I desperately grabbed you, like I was grabbing the last life-saving straw. Because only you wouldn't give up on me, and then we walked all the way here. From Nether Domain Star to here, to the Garden of Eden. I firmly held onto you so that I could be with you forever. This is my wish. "
"Even though there are more and more girls around you, even though I know that you can't only love me, even though I will be angry and even sad if there are more girls around you. Compared to losing you, what is this? Before today, I always thought that there was nothing more terrifying than losing you, but now, I have no choice but to let go … "
Allen clenched his fists and raised his head, "Don't say anymore, Lucy. Put down the gun first, okay? "
Looking at his bloodshot eyes, Lucy shook her head gently and looked at Orfasis. "Father, I know I'm willful and I've been making you angry. Actually, I know. Even if you didn't say it, even if Teacher Shaglin and Duke Gulliver didn't tell me, I know. You love me, and you love your mother, because I've seen you cry in front of her bed more than once. "
Orfasis' body began to shrink, and when he returned to his normal form, a layer of misty golden light covered his body. He looked like a god, but a sorrowful one.
"I deliberately made you angry. In the end, I just wanted you to look at me a few more times. My father, after all, he is a king. He has too many children. Even if he loves me, he can't give me more of his attention. So I can only ask willfully. "Lucy smiled sweetly." I won't do it again, father. I won't make you angry again. I will do what you want. I only ask you to let me be willful again today. "
"Father, I beg you to let Allen go. Let him leave this place and let him have the freedom he deserves! "Lucy shouted," As long as you agree to my request, I will go back with you. From now on, Lucy is just your daughter, and I will not make any more requests. "
Orfasis closed his eyes and could see his entire body tense up, and his fists clenched so tightly that they creaked. On the other side, Allen said in a deep voice, "Lucy, you don't have to do this!"
"No, I have to do this." Lucy shook her head and said, "I have to do this, do you understand? Allen, this is the only way I don't have to see any of you get hurt. Only by doing this can Father temporarily put down the responsibility of the king, and you can get the freedom you want. "
"But what would I do without your freedom!" Allen shouted, and his voice softened, "If that's the case, I'd rather..."
"Don't say it." Lucy said softly, "Don't say that. The man I love is a flame, not a candle trapped under a lampshade. Leave here, Allen. Give you and give your father some time. I believe that you will find a different path. Even now, even if you have awakened, I still firmly believe that you will not embark on the path to the end of all things. "
Allen's skin turned from red to white, and the rock armor on his body fell off piece by piece. Even the pair of curved horns on his forehead dissipated like sand in the wind. He returned to his human form and changed back to the person the girl was familiar with.
A long sigh.
Orfasis lowered his head and said, "Inform our space fleet to lift their alert. No movements are allowed without my permission. "
Gulliver was stunned and looked at the Emperor in disbelief.
Orfasis looked at Lucy and said softly, "No father can refuse a request from his daughter. I am the king of justice, but I am also a father." He turned to look at Allen. "Let's go. I'm willing to gamble for Lucy. Since Lucy believes in you, I'm willing to believe in you. Allen, do your best not to take that path. Otherwise, I will definitely be at the end of the road! "
Allen turned a deaf ear to the Emperor's words. He only looked at Lucy.
The girl opened her mouth, but no sound came out.
Allen understood her words.
I will always love you …
With a long howl, Allen left in a flash. He first picked up Bai and then headed south. The howl lingered in the wilderness for a long time. Lucy put down the golden rose and finally let herself cry bitterly.
After today, she didn't know if she would be able to see Allen again. Even if they met again, they didn't know when it would be. He Yue? When?
A beam of light descended from the starship in the sky and landed on Orfasis. A moment later, when the Emperor walked out again, he was already wearing a long robe. He walked to Lucy's side and gently helped her up. "Go home, child."
Lucy nodded. At this moment, how weak and powerless she was.
A month later.
The southern border of the empire was now very different. Storm City and Black Iron Castle echoed from afar, causing the bandits that were active in this area to gradually disappear. Not to mention that Storm City was now strong, just the fact that the Lord of Black Iron Castle, Hagrid, had successfully broken through Level 20 half a year ago made no bandits dare to provoke him. Hagrid had already become a real big shot in the border area. His will could completely influence the development of the border area.
However, including the merchants of Purple Roland Harbor, they all knew that it was not Hagrid or Storm City that affected this area, but the common lord behind them.
The young Earl named Allen.
Especially not long ago, there was news that Earl Allen had broken through to Level 30 and established the height of the Ten Saints. No one dared to question the Earl's hidden identity as the master of this land. Moreover, news came from Iron Spear Ridge that the Second Prince, who was visiting Spear City, promised to bestow the title of Duke upon Allen when he returned to the Northern Capital. This caused an uproar in the border area.
These days, Purple Roland Harbor was exceptionally lively. Inland merchants continuously arrived at this harbor by boat, actively trading with Purple Roland Harbor, Storm City, and Black Iron Castle. Merchants were famous for not getting up early without profit. Since there were inland merchants seizing business opportunities in the birthplace of the future Duke, it naturally indirectly confirmed the reliability of the news.
For a time, Purple Roland Harbor was ranked above Ark Harbor.
The roads that were usually quiet were now bustling with activity. The road from Purple Roland Harbor to Storm City and Black Iron Castle had seen caravans coming and going every day in the past month, so a few carriages didn't seem so eye-catching.
In one of the unmarked carriages, Edward was calmly looking at the man opposite him. He leaned against the window, his eyes lowered, his eyes calm. However, time would always reveal a hint of sadness in his eyes. At this moment, he was more melancholy than usual, and less sunny. However, this made him look different from how he was in the past.
"Are you really not going to stay?" Edward asked.
Only then did he raise his head. The afternoon sun shone in through the window, illuminating his flame-like bright red eyes. Allen whispered, "I thought we'd discussed this enough."
"Actually, I don't think your worry is unnecessary, but it can be solved." Edward sighed, "With your current strength, Julian would love to hug your thigh tightly. With the Second Prince behind me, I'm confident that I can draw the power of the entire south to your use. At that time, even if the Federation wanted to do something, it wouldn't be that easy. So you see, I don't think you need to leave. "
'"Edward, I know everything you said. But I have my own concerns. That's right, with the power of the empire, I don't need to fear the Federation. After all, judging from the current situation on Earth, the Federation and the nobles are still barely maintaining a superficial relationship. After that incident, no matter how much Mobius wanted me, he didn't dare to use the army. Otherwise, he would fall into the trap. " Allen spread out his hands and said, "But so what? As long as I stay on Planet Heaven, as long as Mobius doesn't want to let go. Then the situation will gradually intensify, and in the end, Planet Heaven may become the fuse, causing the Federation and the nobles to completely split. "
"Grandpa took the initiative to withdraw from the clan that day. His goal was obviously to avoid this kind of thing from happening, so I won't let it happen." Allen looked out of the window, as if he was looking into the distance. "Besides, I want to leave this place."
He didn't continue speaking, but Edward knew very well the reason behind it.
When Allen and Bai returned to Dawn Castle that day and Lucy didn't appear, Edward had already vaguely guessed what had happened. After that, Allen locked himself in his room for three days without sleeping or eating. After he left his room, he briefly told everyone what had happened in the wilderness behind Satin City.
After that, Allen decided to leave Planet Heaven, which was why he had this team.
Only Lola, Belmore, Hubble, and Bai would follow Allen. The first three people were Allen's followers, and their relationship was even closer than that of others. There was no need to mention Bai Ze. Ever since the incident on Earth, this youth who had transformed from a king snake was unwilling to leave Allen no matter what. As for the others, Allen entrusted them to Edward.
In the end, the foundation of Planet Heaven couldn't be lost just like that. Moreover, Allen didn't know what would happen when he left Planet Heaven this time. He didn't want to bring anyone else with him. In addition, if there were too many people, the target would be too obvious, and it would be targeted by those with intentions. Thus, only Edward accompanied him to the starship base in Sur City.
Two days later, Allen saw Sur City in the evening. This was the first city they had visited since arriving on Planet Heaven. From the outside, it looked no different from before. However, the city was already very different. Under Lin Si's design and transformation, the city had now become a secret starship base on Planet Heaven. Thirty kilometers away from Sur City, they would encounter a checkpoint arranged by Edward. This place refused all unrelated people from entering, and it had already become a secret forbidden area on the border.
Seeing the city walls of Sur City again, Allen recalled the past. At that time, it was indeed not easy, but Lucy was by his side. Now that he had become an important figure in the Southern Region, the girl had already left. In a trance, he seemed to hear the girl's chuckle in his ears. However, when he turned around, there was only air in the position where she should have been.
Allen lowered his head, and the shadow that fell covered his face, making it impossible to see his expression at the moment.
Edward sighed in his heart.
After two days of preparation to ensure that the Dawn had sufficient food and energy, Allen and the others bid farewell to Edward and entered the starship one after another. When the starship's cabin door closed, Allen felt as if he had lost something. His heart ached for no reason, and he couldn't help but grab his chest with his hand.
"Are you alright?" Lola asked, supporting him.
Allen smiled and said indifferently, "It's fine. Let's go. It's time to set off."
Looking at his back as he walked to the control room, Lola's brows were almost knitted together. Belmore's voice came from behind, "Give Young Master some time. He will get through it."
Lola nodded. Now, she could only believe in Allen.
In the control room, the captain, who had taken the initiative to join the journey, saluted Allen and asked, "Lord Allen, where are you going?"
Allen looked at him, looked at Lola and the others, and said calmly, "Until now, I haven't told you my destination. I was negligent. Fortunately, I haven't really set off yet, so let me tell you. If you regret it, there's still a chance to leave. "
"Everyone, the universe is very big, and you can go almost anywhere. But the universe is also very small. If someone wants to dig us out, to be honest, I don't think it's very difficult. So I'm going to a place filled with flames and chaos. There's only war and no peace. It's an eternal battlefield. But only there might be a new way out. "
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