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Chapter 4019 The Song of Purple Moon (70) — Can't I make this decision?
Long Xiruo was truly stunned by the voice.

If the Sea God is buried here, then who is that alien Asura outside the Flower Sea?

—No, it might just be a cenotaph or something?

"Who erected this grave?"

The true dragon of Shenzhou asked subconsciously.

However, the voice in her heart seemed determined to say something shocking, and suddenly uttered another sentence that stunned Ah Xi Ruo once again.

“Cicero…your father…”

Uh-huh???!
……

Ah Xi Ruo knew very little about the empire.

Because, as Ice Wheel usually says, she can't know too much until she obtains final access to The Ship of Theseus.

However, she still managed to glean fragments of information about the Empire from the occasional snippets of conversation that [Binglun] would utter when it would occasionally crash.

Most importantly, Cicero died during the period of the Empire's destruction, the exact time of which is unknown—but this clearly occurred before the distant Diocese.

But Kalythorpe, the "God of the Sea," was an immortal being from the previous divine era... How did Cicero erect this tombstone? Did he foresee it and thus have it erected?

wrong.

"This is the grave of Karithorp's past life?!"

"You can also understand it this way about your past life."

Long Xiruo frowned, then walked past the motionless Boros puppet and came to the tomb. Looking at the unmarked tombstone, she wondered, "Why didn't you write her name on it?"

"Because it was unnecessary, and it was also her own request."

"Fine, so this is a request..." Ah Xi Ruo shook her head. This was the dead man's wish, nothing more to say. "Was being buried here also Kalithorpe's own request?"

“No, not at all.” The voice said slowly, “The reason Cicero buried her here is simply because Calythope was one of the original designers of this royal garden and put a lot of effort into it. As Calythope’s last work, the prince thought it would be more appropriate to bury her here.”

“The designer…” Ah Xi Ruo couldn’t help but be stunned for a moment.

There seems to be much more to discover about this "Sea God"... no, about "Kalisorp"—the image of the dead ghost Luo Qiu's eyes, which always managed to confuse her, suddenly popped into her mind.

If that deadbeat were here, he'd probably be very interested, right?
She gently stroked the white...pure tombstone, her movements so tender that she even unconsciously closed her eyes, imagining how Boss Luo would act if he were here.

People in love often unconsciously imitate each other's actions.

She just didn't have Boss Luo's ability to perceive everything... all she felt was a cold temperature and a sense of loneliness in this place.

After a long while, Long Xiruo opened her eyes and pondered, "How...how did she die?"

The voice did not answer.

Long Xiruo frowned. "I don't know, or can't I say?"

The voice rang out again, "You need to hear a story."

Ah Xiruo's eyes showed a thoughtful expression—since arriving at this tomb, she found that the voice in her heart had become much clearer and stronger.

The story...

The deadbeat must love listening to stories, right?
--Where are you……

"In a very distant time and space, there was a siren born in the deep sea, whose parents named her Karithorp..." The voice began the story, "Karithorp was intelligent from a young age. She had a unique perception of beautiful things, and from a very young age, she showed a talent for construction and design, which quickly became known to people. As an adult, Karithorp, as everyone expected, became one of the most outstanding architects of her time, and she was also the youngest... commoner."

"civilian?"

"Yes, among top designers, the proportion of commoners is very small. Karithorp is not only a commoner, but also possesses outstanding beauty, which makes her more famous and attracts more attention. Countless accolades are constantly generated in her life... Finally, she was invited to become one of the designers of this royal garden."

It seems like an inspirational story?
A typical female protagonist story where an ordinary girl rises to become a revered master, with a little romance along the way... or something like that?
There's nothing special about it.
But she patiently continued listening.

The voice from the depths of her heart didn't pause, nor did it give her much time to think. It simply stated, "This courtyard was specially built to celebrate the Crown Prince's birthday, so everything about it has been a top priority from the very beginning. Kalithorpe knew that if she could successfully complete this task with the other designers, she might be able to advance further."

"Everything went smoothly at first, and the construction of the courtyard was progressing quickly, but problems arose later."

Ah Xi Ruo subconsciously asked, "What, is she being ostracized by aristocratic designers?"

"No, not at all." The voice seemed to have a hint of amusement, even a touch of slyness. "As I said, she has outstanding beauty and is actually quite popular, with many suitors. Many of her proposals were easily approved."

"..."

Okay, so good looks are just another way to open up the world, right?
"The problem she encountered..." the voice sighed softly, "was because her inspiration suddenly dried up. She didn't know why, but her mind went blank. She could no longer feel the beautiful things she used to perceive so easily. She didn't know the shape of the wind, she couldn't see the changing clouds, and even the earth lost its color in her sight. Even the sea, the place where she was born, became a chaotic noise when she listened to the sound of the waves..."

"She dared not tell anyone; she was afraid of losing this opportunity. She was forcing herself to stay calm..."

"Until one day, that person suddenly appeared..."

"The person who influenced everything that followed her, the person she admired..."

"like……"

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This was far easier than Testarossa had imagined—the field of Cecilia flowers appeared before her eyes.

Before setting off, she had imagined that the process would not be easy. After all, if it were an easy task, Angie would not have asked her to come... Well, the process was not easy either. At least before entering the [Sea of ​​Flowers], she still experienced some twists and turns.

After all, even the Seventh Asura has appeared, hasn't he?

And then there's the new master of this "Holy Land".

But the final result was surprisingly easy.

"Lady Testarossa, this is the Cecilia flower you requested." Rimbaud said enthusiastically, "You possess Princess Angelise's decree, allowing you to pick them freely as long as they are not extinct. Just tell me!"

“This will be enough.” Testarossa thought for a moment, and with a wave of her hand, a crystal flower basket of moderate size suddenly appeared.

"So this is a flower basket made of Miracle Crystal. It's much better than the containers we have here!" Rimbaud quickly accepted it.

Now it was no longer a ball of light, but had transformed into a pale blue light figure—the kind of person dressed as a mannequin.

Seeing that [Rambo] had started picking, Testalos glanced at Manager Luo subconsciously, thought for a moment, and then walked into the flower field. She was quite curious about what was so special about these flowers that required Angie to let her come over.

"This flower seems to have a strong nourishing effect on the soul."

Upon hearing this, Testarossa was slightly startled. She only sensed that the flower was somewhat unusual, but hadn't yet figured it out...

Her gaze sharpened slightly, and she subconsciously turned her head, only to see the maid squatting lightly in front of a Cecilia flower, fanning herself with her palm as if inhaling its fragrance.

The golden starlight scattered naturally.

Testarossa couldn't help but marvel. She knew she was no less beautiful than the maid—but she just felt this maid was prettier than her.
"Master, should we pick some?" the maid asked, turning around.

Boss Luo thought for a moment, then nodded.

Angie has already called people to pick them... so why can't he pick them?
This place doesn't restrict him in any way.

Of course, Bai Zhi can do this kind of work, and if that doesn't work, there's always [Ranbo]... it will definitely be willing to help.

The maid returned to Boss Luo's side and suddenly said, "It seems that gentleman named Caesar is quite lucky."

Boss Luo didn't say anything.

He knew very well the nature of the maid's black flames. If Caesar found these flowers, things wouldn't be too bad—the effects of all varieties of Cecilia flowers should be the same, it was just a matter of how potent they were.

The maid suddenly added, "Her Highness Angie's need for this flower is rather intriguing. After all, she and the others around her don't seem to have suffered any soul damage."

Testarossa couldn't hear these words at all.

At this moment, Boss Luo glanced at Testarossa, seemingly casually, and said, "I haven't seen all of Angela's companions yet. This Miss Testarossa, isn't she just here?"

Suddenly, a strong tremor came.

It was the sound of the earth rumbling.

The distant sea of ​​flowers resembled ocean waves, sending forth a beautiful wave of blossoms... The strong vibrations always gave people a sense of unease.
Testarossa frowned. "Rambo, what happened?"

"I don't know either." [Rambo] hurriedly opened a light screen, which was filled with a lot of flashing strange characters. "It seems to be coming from the border of the courtyard... It should be Lord Schneizel's side. Could it be that they have already engaged the intruders?"

Upon hearing this, Testarosa's expression turned slightly serious.

Testarossa felt that the commander of the Royal Guard was an invincible figure—she was even more curious about who the person judged as an "outlaw" really was.

Among those who came in this time...

The maid said calmly, "That was indeed a bit too much noise."

Boss Luo just smiled casually, "Looks like he's not exactly a peaceful person either."

The gaze instantly pierced through the vast, seemingly endless sea of ​​flowers, reaching its edge... In an instant, a pair of plump calves, perfectly encased in black stockings, appeared.

Why this angle?
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"Ugh, how annoying."

Faced with a group of menacing guards in black armor and red capes, Xiaomeng suddenly covered her JK pleated skirt behind her, her cheeks flushing slightly—and struck a strange pose.

"The [Root Demon], is it?" But the commander of the Imperial Guard, Schneizel, merely stared coldly at the other party, completely unaffected. "This is not a place for you. Get out of here at once!"

Xiao Meng chuckled softly and blinked, saying, "You just want me to leave? People thought... you were going to kill me. After all, you all looked quite fierce."

"If you don't leave now, don't blame me for being impolite." Schneizel slowly drew his sword. "You broke the non-aggression pact first."

"Oh? What agreement?" Xiaomeng suddenly narrowed her eyes and asked with a smile, "Who... and with whom did you sign it?"

"Hmph, you charlatan," Schneizel sneered. "You shady character, if you take another step, I will kill you!"

"Who are you going to kill?" Xiao Meng suddenly chuckled.

With a light leap.

The next moment, she appeared right in front of Schneizel, as easily as if she were playing a game of jumping out of a plane.

The sharp edge flashed suddenly, instantly severing Xiaomeng's figure... but the severed figure quickly disappeared, leaving only an afterimage!
By this time, Xiaomeng was already far away from Schneizel, gently patting her chest with her hand, "How fierce! I was just joking."

Schneizel's expression was cold, and his gaze grew even more piercing. "You are... [Primordial Level]?"

Xiao Meng was taken aback, her eyes narrowing slightly. "You seem pretty good too, but it's a pity you're just a prisoner from a different time and space."

Schneizel said in a deep voice, "As a [Primordial], you knowingly committed this offense, which can be regarded as declaring war on the Empire!"

"But I only represent myself," Xiaomeng chuckled. "Let's make a bet. If you win, I'll leave here as you say. If I win, will you let me in? Fighting isn't fun!"

Schneizel frowned.

He would not allow it under any circumstances, not even when His Highness was not in the courtyard; his duty would not permit it.

"It seems you intend to proceed on your own." Schneizel sighed softly, raising his longsword high. "Form ranks!"

Just then, Schneizel's gaze suddenly shifted slightly—because it was His Highness's voice that came through.

—[Commander Schneizel…is that right? If you don't mind, let's take a gamble with this young lady. If she wins, let her in.]

"Your Highness?" Schneizel couldn't help but show a look of shock.

—[Are you feeling conflicted because I can't make this decision?]

"No! I dare not! I will obey your will!"

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Schneizel slowly sheathed his sword and glanced at the guards behind him... The guards instantly and in unison dismounted from their fighting stances.

Xiao Meng looked over with a hint of doubt.

Schneizel said calmly, "There is a noble person in the courtyard. Fighting will only disturb their mood... In principle, I will not allow you to enter, but in order not to affect that noble person's mood, Demon, I agree to your request."

"Hmm..." Xiao Meng blinked her beautiful red eyes immediately, "Guardian, it seems like you're the type who really wants to improve!"

"...Enough with the nonsense!" Schneizel said in a deep voice, "Since you've proposed the bet, then I should decide how it's played! Otherwise, there's no point in discussing anything further!"

His Highness only said that he could gamble with the other party, and that he could only enter if the other party won. He did not mean that he would definitely let him in—meaning that he could win!
Even if we win, there's no risk of being accused of letting the [Root Demon] pass through!

"Okay." Xiaomeng chuckled softly, almost expectantly. "What do you want to bet on?"

Schneizel glanced around, already having made up his mind. "Then..."