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In Dean Yin's impression, no matter what kind of important person she faced, what difficulties and obstacles she faced, or how much doubts and criticisms she received from outsiders... Hiltina was never willing to change herself.

She is like a rapier unsheathed, sharp and hard as iron... She never bends, and never compromises, but only keeps going in the direction she firmly believes in, until the moment comes when the sword breaks and shatters into pieces.

The scene before her was the first time that Hiltina had undergone such a drastic change.

Or, to be more precise, it was not Hiltina who had changed.

Instead, in order to take into account the feelings of others, she took the initiative to restrain her unstoppable edge, not wanting to make people around her feel disgusted because of her pride.

Just for—

The young man in front of me.

"Tsk tsk tsk, this guy..."

Dean Yin muttered a few words under his breath, but no one noticed.

……

"I heard from Dean Agatha that something unexpected happened with Senior Ingrid."

"The military, the governing bureau, and even the entire imperial capital's top leadership have been plunged into turmoil. At least one-third of the nobles have been affected."

Last asked, "Hiltina, you must have been busy investigating everything recently. How did you find time to come visit me?"

It is natural that Last could not have been completely unaware of such a devastating earthquake in the imperial capital.

But at this moment, he has put all his energy into the upcoming strategy of Echoes of the Era, and he is completely unable to distract himself...so he only has some understanding of it.

Perhaps only when the Echoes of the Era are completely over can Laster devote his attention to worldly affairs.

"It's a temporary break. Let's come back and prepare for it."

Hiltina rubbed her delicate brows helplessly. "There are too many things involved here. It's impossible to end it quickly."

"This is just a temporary lull. Soon, those great nobles will likely launch a final counterattack."

"Let's not talk about this for now, let's talk about your things..."

As she spoke, she returned her gaze to Rast. "I heard everything about Senior Axia and the Echoes of the Epoch when I returned to school this time, from Dean Yin."

"Although no one can predict the hidden rules of the Night World, no matter what... President Axia is trapped in the echoes of history, it is related to Ophelia's request."

"She is my half-sister after all, so I cannot escape responsibility for this."

Hiltina looked at Rast: "So, do you need my help?"

"Although we can't form a team in the Echoes of the Epoch, it shouldn't be impossible to use the tracking crystal to follow you into the same Echoes of the Epoch, just like Senior Axia did back then."

There was a serious light flashing in Hiltina's light brown eyes.

She looked at Rast, quietly waiting for his answer.

And Rast also knew Hiltina's temperament very well—

This proud female knight has always been a man of her word.

As long as I speak up, even if Hiltina has other important tasks to deal with at the moment, she will definitely cancel all arrangements and follow me into the Echoes of the Era.

And the participation of Hiltina will definitely be a great help to him.

If Last's perception was correct, then the girl with long chestnut hair in front of him should have successfully broken through to the fifth level during the time when they had not met.

This speed of advancement is not even inferior to my own, who is like riding a rocket.

Combined with Hiltina's super-sized "Infinite Sword" Night Blade, even without activating the "True Name Liberation", she already has enough capital to fight against ordinary sixth-level extraordinary people under normal circumstances.

Even Rast could guess that Hiltina's development of the "Infinite Sword" Night Blade might have taken a step further.

Based on the technique of "Real Name Liberation", higher-level advanced abilities have been developed.

Under the premise of using this higher-level ability, Shiltina possesses extremely terrifying anti-military lethality... Against extraordinary people below the sixth level, it will be almost a crushing existence.

The unreasonable mass killing ability is exactly the most lacking part of Last's ability system at the moment.

After all, excluding the Forbidden Weapon, a trump card that can only be used as a one-time trump card, Last's actual rank is only the fourth rank.

But, in the end—

After a moment's thought, Rast shook his head.

"Thank you, but no need."

"If the hidden rules of the Night World go haywire again and you, Hiltina, end up in the same situation as Axia, that would be troublesome."

He smiled, his eyes looking distant.

Although he was looking at the chestnut-haired princess in front of him, Rast's gaze seemed to be fixed on someplace more distant.

"And—this is a cause and effect that I personally initiated, and a fairy tale that I personally wrote."

"Then, naturally, it's up to me to write a complete ending for it."

After listening to Last's answer, Hiltina stared at Last for a long time.

After confirming that Last's answer was not fake but a decision that came from his heart, she nodded to show that she understood Last's intentions.

Hiltina is not the kind of person who is indecisive. Once she makes a decision, she will never waver, let alone doubt or deny herself.

And she also knew that Rast was not the kind of person who would change his opinion just because of other people's ideas.

They are both extremely self-centered, but it is precisely because of this self-centeredness that Hiltina and Rast can become close friends.

Therefore, when Last really made a decision, continuing to persuade or stop him would be nothing but pure internal friction and a meaningless waste of time.

All she could do was support Last's decision as a friend...and pray for him, waiting for his safe return.

"I understand."

"Then, before you board the military train to the Arcana Tower and enter the Echoes of the Epoch, come and taste my cooking."

Hiltina smiled and walked towards the kitchen. "After all, before leaving, a farewell dinner is always necessary, right? It's also a way to express my gratitude."

She stared at the sky-blue emblem on her palm. This was the rapier ceremonial attire that Hiltina was currently using, and it was also the last gift Fran left for Hiltina.

"Even though it's a little late... I'm really happy that I can finally reconcile with Fran."

Luster was slightly stunned: "You can cook?"

"Hmm..." Hiltina nodded gently. "My mother taught me how to cook when I was very young, still living in the Forest Ranger family in Qiuye Territory, before anyone called me a princess."

"My mother said that she conquered my father's stomach and heart with one meal."

"Although my parents later took completely opposite paths and even passed away...my mother has said more than once that she never regretted meeting my father."

"And the smile my mother showed when she taught me how to cook and recalled the past with my father was definitely not fake."

She skillfully prepared the ingredients she had already purchased in the kitchen. "Today, cooking has become one of the few hobbies in my life besides swordsmanship."

As she spoke, a smile curved the corners of Hiltina's mouth. "I'll always remember the taste of the egg fried rice you treated me to back in Deep Blue Harbor."

"And this meal will serve as a commemoration of our first meeting in Deep Blue Harbor... and as my return gift."

In the curls of smoke rising from the chimney.

The night is late...

Chapter 139 Civilization Epic Battle of the Lost Coast (Two in One)

The aroma of the food and the orange light from the night light warmed the night before departure.

Hiltina did not stay in the student dormitory for too long and left after the dinner she cooked.

She knew that Rast was never the kind of person who liked to be reluctant or sentimental. Instead of wasting too many words and emotions on goodbye, it would be better to save time and energy for subsequent actions.

Just like what happened in Deep Blue Port, Last blew up the metal pier without hesitation and faced the wave of Iron Cross in the port area.

There is no need to say goodbye reluctantly. All we can do is say take care of each other and wish each other a safe return.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

When it was still dawn, Rast boarded the express train from the military headquarters to the Mystery Tower.

Compared to Last's previous experience of taking the train to the Mystery Tower, the atmosphere this time was much more depressing.

Before arriving at the Secret Tower, one could see the troops stationed outside. Once one actually entered the military restricted area surrounding the Secret Tower, the number of checkpoints for inspection and identity verification increased significantly.

Not only Last, but also the crew members on this secret train were subjected to repeated interrogation.

"It's probably because of the great upheaval in the imperial capital."

Dean Silver curled up on Rust's shoulder, yawning one after another...

It has always had a reversed day and night schedule: it sleeps when it is sleepy, eats when it wakes up, and lies on the sofa to play with its smart terminal until it feels sleepy. Now, getting up early with Last is almost like the end of this ferret.

"Although the royal family currently holds the upper hand, the noble allies who are connected to secret organizations will obviously not sit idly by and will likely launch a final counterattack."

"As one of the empire's most important confidentiality agencies, the Arcanum Tower houses a vast amount of secret objects, including the prototype blueprints for over half of the Taboo Index... These troops and checkpoints are likely intended to prevent a final counterattack by the Noble Alliance."

"What Xiao Tina and the others are worried about should be one of these things."

Dean Yin stretched out his furry white tail and rolled out a small dried fish from the space crack.

Having learned from the experience of going hungry three times a day last time, this time it specially stored a large amount of junk food in the secondary dimension, waiting to be full when watching the live broadcast this time.

"Alas, one crisis after another... I don't know when this world will truly be able to settle down."

Dean Yin stuffed the dried fish into his mouth, his words a little unclear: "Then I can finally rest in peace and not have to worry about the safety of you guys every day."

"I didn't expect that Dean Yin has such a grand dream of world peace."

Last smiled and stroked the little ferret's furry head. "However, if we want this world to truly settle down, I'm afraid we'll have to wait until the remaining historical echoes of the Sixth Epoch, as well as the final echoes of the End, are completely cleared..."

"Things called the Night World and the Twilight Disaster must completely disappear from this world."

"Yes, by then the world will be stable... the dirty thoughts and impurities in people's hearts will be much less. Any random passerby will have a pure and brilliant soul, and the whole world will be full of high-quality meal tickets."

"By then, perhaps I will be able to reach the eighth level in three years, and the ninth level in ten years. It won't be long before I can truly ascend to the throne of God and become a true god."

Dean Yin chewed on a small piece of dried fish and fell into a reverie: "A true God possesses a nearly infinite lifespan, with a vast number of believers and churches... Then I could just lie back and watch dramas every day, with believers offering me endless grilled fish cakes as daily sacrifices."

"As for the order under my command, I will continue the name of the academy and call it the Church for the Protection of Magical Creatures."

"Then, I will appoint you as the Holy Son of the Church, and Little Tina and Little Xia as the Holy Ladies of the Church... And your task is to take turns day and night, grooming my fur 24 hours a day."

Dean Yin's ruby-like eyes reflected a dazed light.

"Hehehe, just thinking about it makes me feel that the scene is so cool."

"This is simply a ferret's utopia, the Golden Country..."

What exactly is this most marten fantasy?

Listening to the evil laughter of the little ferret on his shoulder, which was completely immersed in its own fantasy, Rast couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Also, the Vatican for the Protection of Magical Creatures...

Are you sure this is really a true church and not some evil cult organization that everyone will condemn?

Amid the quarrel between the man and the mink, a military train engraved with the pattern of a black eagle sped across the plain.

Until, the dark tower was already in sight.

……

This was not the first time that Rast had entered the Mystery Tower, so he was familiar with the various inspection procedures inside the Mystery Tower.

Military restricted area, detection checkpoint, soul rune circuit and iris authentication, mystery tower, and epoch hall.

Soon, Last arrived at the center of the Epoch Hall, which was also the final night world of the Sixth Epoch and the entrance to the Epoch Reverberations he was about to enter.

However, the senior student who had led him to the Mysterious Tower to look up information had now parted ways with Star University and Last's own position, and embarked on completely opposite paths.

"So... Senior Ingrid."

"You would choose to interact with the gravekeepers, become involved with those despicable nobles, and even risk violating the law, betraying the ideals and justice you once believed in..."

"What is the reason for all this?"

Last looked at the empty and silent hall in front of him, at the ancient stone tablet that was weathered and simple, and carried the breath of time, and murmured softly to himself.

But soon, the whisper disappeared with the wind, and even the little ferret on his shoulder did not hear it.

And Rast's eyes returned to silence again.