Boom … Bang!
With Gilgamesh's disappearance, the entire sky garden could no longer hold on. Huge cracks appeared on the ground and the surrounding walls, tearing the huge sky fortress apart. The crumbling hall seemed to indicate the end of a war.
"This place is going to collapse. Let's get out of here."
Patchouli said. Suddenly, everyone ran toward the hole that was blasted open by EA. Only Tang Hao remained standing. He turned his head and looked at Shiro Amakusa who was not far away. He did not seem to have any intention of leaving. Instead, he walked toward Yanfeng Qili.
"You're not going to kill me?"
"There's no need for that anymore."
"That's true." Shiro Amakusa smiled bitterly and sighed to the sky. "Sixty years of hard work has gone up in smoke. I have lost the motivation to continue. But strangely, I don't have too many regrets at this time. Maybe it's because I've tried my best. At least, I'm much better than when I was alive."
"Are you going back?"
"I don't belong to this world. I had no choice but to rely on him. Since the Holy Grail War is over, once the magic is exhausted, I can only leave this world … Maybe you're right. It's too presumptuous to rely on one's own strength to save the world."
Tang Hao nodded. "It's a good thing to have ideals. People without ideals are worse off than salted fish."
"Haha, I didn't expect to be comforted by you at the end. I seem to understand why Gilgamesh is so attached to you … Let's go." Shiro Amakusa smiled and waved his hand. There was both helpless bitterness and relief in his smile. Then, with his back facing Tang Hao, he picked up Yanfeng Qili's body and walked slowly to the other side.
Tang Hao shrugged, then turned around and left the collapsed garden in the sky.
A moment later, when Tang Hao came to the ground, Patchouli and Yuji were already waiting there. He also saw Youzhu in the crowd, as well as Aozaki Orange standing not far away.
"Uncle."
Looking for the source of the voice, he saw Yingyi running towards him quickly. She pouted and seemed to be very unhappy. "You're so unkind. You didn't come to save me."
Tang Hao was amused. "You still need me to save you? Isn't it better to stay by your mother's side?"
"It's not that I'm not good, it's just that I'm too strict. I'm not allowed to do this or that. Really, I'm already ten years old. My mother is really a little neurotic in her teenage years."
Yin and Yang Yi complained to Tang Hao. This girl had not changed from the beginning to the end. She still looked as mischievous as ever. The effects of the Holy Grail War did not seem to affect her at all. Not far away, the two servants walked over quietly. They looked at Tang Hao as if they were guarding against a thief, as if they were afraid that their daughter would be kidnapped by Tang Hao.
Yin and Yang Yi did not seem to care that much. She continued to complain, "Uncle, I think you promised to send me home. Now that you've won, when are you going to fulfill your promise?"
As soon as she said that, everyone looked over. Even Patchouli nodded. "The biggest problem has not been solved."
That's right. Getting involved in the Holy Grail War was just an accident. The reason why the Fifth Holy Grail War became so chaotic was that the chaotic timeline had pulled in some people who should not have existed here.
Now, the Holy Grail War had ended, but the chaos in time and space had not been solved?
"No, it's almost done." Tang Hao smiled and patted Yin and Yang Yi's head. "Don't worry. You can go home soon."
"Don't pat my head. It won't grow big!"
As it turned out, even in the 2-D world, touching the head wasn't invincible. Tang Hao's touch not only didn't have a positive effect, but it was also despised.
But not long after he finished speaking, there was suddenly a strange movement in the air. Everyone felt it and immediately looked towards the direction of the sound. They saw that not far in front of them, there seemed to be a crack in the space, and a faint energy seeped out, gradually forming a white vortex …
Seeing the vortex, Rin Harasaka, Little Ilya, and the others' expressions changed. They instinctively took a few steps back. After all, not long ago, Tang Hao and Yu Ji were sucked into the vortex.
Even with Zhu Cheng and the two servants, there was a hint of vigilance in their eyes.
"Don't be nervous. This is just a space-time tunnel."
"Space-time tunnel?"
"Yes." Tang Hao nodded. "The space-time tunnel is about to open."
"Why would a space-time tunnel appear in a place like this?" Cheng frowned. She looked at Tang Hao with obvious annoyance because Tang Hao was the only one who had not been killed by her after saying the Red of Pain. However, she could only pretend that the oath didn't exist for the time being. "At the end of the day, we are all from different space-time. Why would we come to this era's Fuyuki? Do you know anything about it? "
"Well … if we really want to look into it, perhaps we can understand it as the will of the world."
"The will of the world?"
"Yes. For a certain future, the will of the world brought you here."
"That's as good as not saying anything."
"Because I can't say it." Of course, he smiled. "Although I know the reason, it won't work if I say it out loud … You should have read detective novels before. Even if the detective knows the whole truth, he can't spoil it in advance, because he has to let the plot proceed smoothly … Anyway, wait patiently."
What kind of logic was that?
Everyone immediately rolled their eyes, disdainful of Tang Hao's explanation. But at this moment, there was a sudden swoosh from the vortex, and a hand suddenly came out.
"Wah!"
This sudden scene immediately shocked the two ten-year-old girls, and they instinctively hid behind the adults. The others also subconsciously prepared to attack.
Then, a second hand came out from the vortex, and as if it was forcefully tearing the vortex apart, finally, when the hole in the middle was a meter wide, a person directly jumped out, cursing.
"Damn it, I'm finally out!"
"Huh?"
"You …"
Looking at this person, everyone was stunned, especially Youzhu and Cheng.
Only Tang Hao still had a calm expression, as if he already knew it. He waved at the person. "Yo, you're here. The Holy Grail War is over."
This person jumped out of the vortex, seemingly unaware of the situation around her. She muttered while patting the dust off her body, looking travel-worn. Only then did she raise her head. "What Holy Grail War? I don't want to get involved in that kind of thing. Speaking of which … Where did you go previously?"
"I directly came back."
"Ah, then you're really lucky."
"What about you?"
"I'm much worse off. I directly fell to the outside world, and that person is still chasing after me. Really, what kind of grudge does he have against me!"
The two of them chatted as if there was no one else around, causing the surrounding people to look at each other. But this situation did not last long, because very soon, she seemed to notice something. Her expression changed slightly, and she gestured at Tang Hao. "That … It will be very troublesome if I stay here, so I'll take my leave first. Youzhu … and the matters here, I'll leave them to you."
With that, she leaped and disappeared in front of everyone in the blink of an eye.
Whoosh —
A strong wind blew, carrying with it a faintly discernible magic, flying in the direction where she disappeared, as if chasing after her.
Aozaki Aoko is indeed a woman like the wind!
Tang Hao sighed inwardly.
Aozaki Aoko came and left in a hurry. Some people did not even know who she was, but everyone still looked at Tang Hao. At least from the conversation just now, Tang Hao knew her, and the two of them seemed to have reached some kind of consensus.
But Tang Hao had no intention of explaining at all. Instead, he pointed at the vortex in front of him that Aozaki Aoko had opened and said, "This time passage will allow you to return to your respective places. Let's part here."
"About Aozaki, aren't you going to tell me?" Youzhu asked.
Tang Hao shook his head. "It's a secret."
"Like a detective again?"
"Uh … yes."
Alright.
Youzhu was speechless. Since Tang Hao did not want to say anything, it was meaningless even if she got to the bottom of it. Besides, she was not the kind of person who was full of curiosity. It was just that … looking up at the direction where the wind blew, for some reason, she had a faint feeling that it would be very difficult to see Aozaki again.
At this time, the two of them walked towards Tang Hao. "I don't care about your matters, and I don't want to know about the future you mentioned. I just want to ask … this so-called time passage, can it really let us go back?"
"Of course, it connects to your respective fates. Go back to where you came from. But after all, it connects to many space-time. It's best to enter in the order from far to near, one by one. If you squeeze in at the same time, it may cause another space-time disorder. "
"Hearing you say that makes me feel insecure."
"Don't worry, it's absolutely safe." Tang Hao smiled and walked to the side of the big whirlpool. He even took the initiative to put his hand in and stirred it a few times to prove its reliability. "So … who's first?"
Although it was a question, Tang Hao's gaze was fixed on the two of them. She came from the farthest future.
"Eh, am I the first? Well, no matter what, I can finally go home. " The two of them sighed, but did not show the slightest uneasiness on her face. She walked towards the whirlpool confidently.
The two of them frowned slightly, but did not say anything in the end.
Coming to the front of the whirlpool, the two of them looked at Tang Hao with a smile. "Uncle, you really are a man who keeps his promise. But after I go back this time, will it be difficult for us to see each other again?"
"Maybe."
"Then will you be lonely?"
"Of course … not."
"Hey, hey, hey, uncle, you are really insensitive. At this time, you should answer that you are lonely. You won't be able to find a girlfriend in the future. Do you know that?" The little girl said in an old-fashioned manner. Then she winked at Tang Hao. "But seeing that you are so pitiful, I will reluctantly let you be my spare tire number one."
"That's really an honor." Tang Hao also smiled. "However, it seems that you can only be my spare tire … number four, five, six, seven, eight … nine."
"Uncle, you … are so annoying!"
The two of them angrily kicked Tang Hao and then quickly ran into the whirlpool. Just before her body was sucked in, she suddenly turned around and waved to the two of them. She smiled brightly and said, "Mother, this time I am very happy to see my young mother. Although mother, you will always be my competitor, but … you must work hard to give birth to me as soon as possible, hehe."
Yin Yang Wei's undisguised words immediately made the two old men blush. When they looked again, the bright smile had already disappeared in the vortex.
"Do you care?" Tang Hao smiled and snapped his fingers. In an instant, an image appeared above the whirlpool.
The two of them suddenly widened their eyes. In the image was an alley in a modern city. It was slightly dim, but there was nothing unusual. Everything was very calm. Only a petite girl was running in the alley. It was the two of them.
"You projected her?"
"Yes, although as long as you are alive, she will be fine. But I also know that parents care about you. You should feel at ease this way."
The eyes of the two of them flickered. They neither nodded nor shook their heads. They just watched seriously.
After a while, the two of them ran into a yard. The yard was very familiar to the two of them. It was the place where she had grown up.
In the image, the two of them gently knocked on the door. "Father, mother, I am back."
"Wei Na …" A man's voice came from the house. With the sound of footsteps, the door slowly opened, and then …
And then there was no then, because Tang Hao cut off the image at this time.
Yes, he cut off the most important part!
Are you still human?
At this moment, everyone wanted to strangle Tang Hao to death.
The two of them's husband had married into the family. It was impossible to infer her husband's surname and identity from the name of the two of them. But when this mysterious man was about to show up, he was cut off by Tang Hao at the critical moment. This was obviously a deliberate move … Please be a human!
Not to mention them, even the two of them felt a breath stuck in their throat. They couldn't spit it out or swallow it. It was very uncomfortable.
Tang Hao smiled and said, "You won't hate it if I keep a little mystery, right?"
This guy …
The two of them glared at him, but at the same time, they heaved a sigh of relief. The two of them had never told her who her father was, and she had never asked, because she didn't want to know. No matter who that man was, it was a matter of the future. Perhaps many people yearned to have the ability to predict the future, but she didn't have that kind of thought. Just like what Tang Hao said … to keep a trace of mystery and have more expectations for the future.
"Then, it's my turn."
The two of them walked towards the whirlpool and stopped in front of Tang Hao. "Thank you."
"Hm?"
"She already told me about your encounter with Weina. In that kind of environment, it would have been very difficult for her to survive alone. It's all thanks to your protection. No matter what, I should thank you. But until now, I still haven't repaid you, and even …"
Speaking of this, the two of them were a little embarrassed. Because of their different standpoints, she even had to fight with her daughter's benefactor.
Tang Hao didn't care much. He smiled and said, "At least you saved Youzhu, so you've repaid me."
"That's different. That's Wei Na's request. It has nothing to do with you. I don't like owing favors. What do you need me to do?"
Tang Hao shook his head and was about to refuse when he suddenly remembered a person and whispered a name.
"Fuino Asami?" The two of them were taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "I'll remember it."
After that, the two of them stepped into the whirlpool and returned to their own time and space.
The strength of the two of them was not bad, but Tang Hao really didn't need her help. This favor was dispensable, but … someone needed her help.
This was not an excessive request, and it would not endanger anyone's life and interests. For him, it was just a casual remark, and for the two rituals, it was just a piece of cake. If the timeline on the other side was still early, if the tragedy of Fuino Asagami had not happened, then his words might be able to change the tragic life of a young girl.
Why not?
I hope it's not too late.
Tang Hao thought to himself. When he came back to his senses, Aozaki Orange was already standing in front of him.
Looking at the other party's cold eyes, Tang Hao was startled. "My name is Ritian, what can I do for you?"
Aozaki Orange didn't want to tease him at all. She said, "She became a magician?"
Tang Hao naturally knew who she was. He nodded and said, "Yes."
"I understand."
Splash.
Without a word of nonsense, the next moment, Aozaki Orange disappeared into the whirlpool.
As expected of a woman from the Aozaki family, they all came and went like the wind.
"In the end, I'm the only one left."
"Youzhu …"
They didn't have much interaction with Aozaki Orange and the two of them. As for their departure, it was just like eliminating a bug that shouldn't exist in this world. Naturally, no one would have too much of a reaction. The only transmigrator who came because of the chaos of time and space was Kuroji Youzhu. She also had to leave. For such a separation, Rin Harasaka was somewhat reluctant.
"I'm just going back to where I'm supposed to be."
After a simple farewell, Youzhu said softly and then went to the whirlpool.
"Goodbye." Looking at Tang Hao, Youzhu only said the most basic goodbye.
"Take care, I'll turn on the video call."
"Okay …"
Youzhu responded faintly. During the time she was in Fujiki, she didn't have much interaction with Tang Hao. The two times that touched her heart were when he helped her fight against the Golden Wolf and when she was attacked by Aozaki Orange. During that conversation, she felt that she was being cared for. This was almost non-existent in the magician's world. Looking back, the last time she was cared for was when her father was still alive …
Her mother was a witch. After giving birth to her, she passed away after completing her duties as a witch. Her father was a human, and because of his marriage with a witch, he was destined to be a tragedy.
Even though he knew what kind of ending he would face, as the father of the leader of the Kyuuji Consortium, who had a future that countless people envied, he still married her mother without hesitation. After her mother passed away, he raised her alone and took care of her meticulously. After a few years, he left in a hurry.
Although she was born in the ruthless world of magicians, she had the best parents.
She was sad because of the death of her parents, but she was also proud and happy to have parents like them. Even if she had to face a long period of loneliness, she would always remember and protect them.
The short time she spent with Tang Hao reminded her of her deceased parents. There was a moment when Tang Hao's figure seemed to overlap with her father's. That feeling made her feel strange, and she felt warmth that she hadn't felt for a long time. If she could continue to spend time with him, maybe …
But everything was over. It was time for her to return to where she was supposed to be.
Turning her head, Youzhu threw away all the messy thoughts in her heart and walked towards the vortex without any reluctance.
When her figure was swallowed by the vortex, her image appeared above.
Through the projection mirror, everyone saw Youzhu walking quietly towards the even quieter mansion. The mansion that her parents had left her seemed to be isolated from the rest of the world.
The moment the door opened, she stepped in. Before the door closed, she turned her head slightly and looked outside. Tang Hao looked at her eyes, as if she was saying goodbye.
Inexplicably, he felt a trace of sadness.
Because he knew that when the door closed, Youzhu of the Kyuuji Consortium would also be isolated from the world like this mansion.
She was a mature magician, a witch living in seclusion in the modern world, but at the same time, she was also rejecting everything in modern society. As a magician, she was very mature, but as a person, she was very simple. She was like a child, holding onto things that were already outdated and treating them like treasures. No matter what the outside world said, she would stick by her side and never let go.
This self-destructive personality made her choose to hide from the world, made her choose to be alone, so she would never truly grow up. Fortunately, there was still Aozaki Aoko. Although the two of them weren't that close, she was her only friend.
However, Aoko was a woman like the wind. She wouldn't stay in one place for too long. Just like when she had left home, one day, she would also leave this mansion. Perhaps she would never return.
Kumodera Youzhu would still stay here, day after day, year after year. Perhaps one day, she would meet the man she liked, give birth to her own child, complete her duty as a witch, and then die a happy death. But perhaps she would never meet him, and live in this secluded mansion forever, isolated from the rest of the world.
At that moment, Tang Hao had a strong urge to rush in and pull her out.
However, in the end, he didn't take that step.
He and Youzhu didn't have that kind of relationship. Pure pity wasn't a reason to pull her out of her own world, and this kind of reason wasn't enough to make Youzhu leave the mansion.
Most importantly, she was Youzhu of the Kyuuji Consortium.
The beginning of everything in the Shaped Moon, the origin of magic and mystery, came from the Magician's Night. When the mushroom wrote the first word of the Magician's Night, the huge world of the Shaped Moon had begun. And in this world, the first person who represented magic and mystery was Youzhu of the Kyuuji Consortium.
Now that more than 20 years had passed, the world was changing, concepts were changing, and people were also changing. The world of magic became more colorful, the mysterious era of gods was revealed bit by bit, and the display of human logic was something that countless people were looking forward to. All kinds of female protagonists had their own charm, but only Youzhu of the Kyuuji Consortium hadn't changed from beginning to end.
Just like that day 23 years ago, the girl who sat on the floor of the mansion, leaning against the pillar and sleeping soundly without any defense. Today, 23 years later, she was still leaning against the pillar and sleeping on the floor of the mansion, defenseless.
The breathtaking scene seemed to be frozen just like that.
Time wouldn't leave any traces on this girl. No matter how the outside world changed, she was still her, Youzhu of the Kyuuji Consortium, the first witch in the history of the Shaped Moon.
She belonged there.
That was the world of Youzhu of the Kyuuji Consortium.
A world where no one could disturb her.
Maybe one day, she would meet her end, but before that, she would still stay in this mansion, as always, until her eternity.
Just like her name.
Youzhu, translated as Alice, Alice was also a fairy tale from the fairyland.
Youzhu of the Kyuuji Consortium was a fairy tale forever.
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