I'm here to save the world, what are you doing?

We must not let this happen at any cost!

That liar doesn't deserve...

Why is damn Plotina so unreliable?

Couldn't things have been done more cleanly and efficiently back then?

It’s too bad that such a hidden danger is still left!

Nora had cursed the culprit Plotina a thousand times in her heart.

On the surface, she still maintained a gentle smile, and gently stroked Lucius's cheek with her fingers, feeling his warm skin and slight stubble:

"Brother Lucius, you must have been overworked and stressed out recently because of the mission assigned by His Majesty the Emperor."

Her voice was as sweet and moving as a clear spring, and every syllable was carefully adjusted, fearing that she would reveal the waves in her heart:

"How about we go out for a walk together this afternoon? Just the two of us."

"Just like when we were little, putting aside all the work and worries, just having fun, and not having to think about anything."

Lucius was slightly stunned, then a gentle smile appeared on his face.

"Of course, I'd love to."

Iveliya: ...

So, am I going to be left at home to watch the house again?

Ugh!

Man, your name is fickle!

Sure enough, Lucius looked at her and said softly:

“Xiao Ai, you stay at home to take care of some official business, Noila Mo and I will go out for a walk.”

"Okay~Brother Lu~"

Iveliya spoke with a forced smile, her voice very artificial:

"You and Nora should have fun~"

Lucius: ...

Okay, looking at Xiao Ai's expression, if nothing unexpected happens tonight, I will have to fight the female knight again.

It’s not bad. I can use Xiao Ai to regain my confidence and wash away the humiliation I suffered in the simulation.

In fact, Lucius was also puzzled as to why he became so FW as soon as he entered the simulation.

While others are killing each other in the simulation, I am the only one who is timid and nervous.

Alas, I was tricked by the system.

【? ? ? 】

The afternoon sun was soft and not glaring, and the breeze blew across the surface of the Luminara River, creating tiny ripples.

Lucius and Nora took a small cruise boat and leisurely traveled along the river.

The scenery on both sides of the river slowly unfolds like a picture scroll, the ancient stone buildings sparkle in the sun, and the lush green trees sway their branches.

Flowers of various colors are blooming in the exquisite garden, and pedestrians occasionally stop to appreciate this beautiful scene.

Nora let Lucius rest his head on her slender and soft thighs, gently massaging his head, her face filled with unconcealable happiness and satisfaction.

Her gaze was always fixed on Lucius's peaceful face, her clear eyes filled with undisguised love, as if he was the only one in the world.

"Brother Lucius."

Nora spoke softly, her voice clear and pleasant:

"Do you remember when we were little? We used to sit on a boat and cruise along the Luminara River like this."

Lucius's eyes softened, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly:

"I remember that you were always afraid of falling into the water and kept holding on to my sleeve tightly."

"You still remember!"

Nora opened her eyes wide in surprise, and a blush appeared on her face:

"I thought...I thought you'd forgotten."

"How could I forget?"

Lucius spoke softly and gently held her hand:

"Every moment I've spent with you over the past ten years is my most precious memory."

Nora felt her heart skip a beat and the blush on her cheeks deepened.

She lowered her head slightly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly:

"Brother Lucius always likes to say nice things to please people..."

The boatman skillfully maneuvered the boat, taking them through arch bridges and into the tributaries of the Luminara River.

This tributary is relatively quiet, with willows swaying on both sides and a few white ducks occasionally swimming leisurely on the water.

“This neighborhood has really changed.”

Lucius's eyes swept across the various buildings scattered along the riverbank, and he couldn't help but sigh:

"When I was a kid, this was a wasteland, but now houses have been built here."

Nora nodded and looked at him affectionately:

"Time flies by so fast, but no matter how much time has passed, my feelings for Brother Lucius have never changed."

Lucius was a little stunned by her straightforward confession, then smiled and pinched her small and delicate nose:

"My Nora has grown up and become so brave."

"Yes, it is!"

Although her ears were already red, Nora still raised her chin proudly:

"For Brother Lucius, I can do anything!"

.................

Time flies like an arrow. Before we know it, the sun sets, the lights come on, and dusk deepens.

After dinner, Nora suggested going to the Empire Opera House to see a musical.

"Brother Lucius, can you stay with me for a while longer?"

Nora spoke expectantly, with stars twinkling in her eyes:

"I heard there's a great show tonight, a musical based on a folk tale from the Westerlands - 'The Ring of the Nibelung'."

Lucius readily agreed, and the two of them took a carriage to the Imperial Opera House.

The Imperial Opera House is one of the most magnificent buildings in Splendida. Its huge dome and magnificent appearance can be seen from afar.

The interior of the theater is extremely luxurious. In the magnificent hall, crystal chandeliers sparkle with brilliant light, illuminating the exquisite oil paintings on the wall.

Lucius and Nora came to the private box belonging to the East Guardian and overlooked the stage below.

The air is filled with a light scent of rose and sandalwood, and the velvet seats are just the right level of comfort.

“The stage setting is very beautiful.”

Lucius looked at the lifelike backgrounds and exquisite props on the stage, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

Nora leaned lightly on his shoulder, the faint fragrance of her hair was almost imperceptible:

"I heard that when Master Richard composed the music for this play, he went to the Rhine River in the west for three months to collect folk songs."

As time went on, the auditorium gradually filled up with audience members, the lights in the hall began to dim, the voices became lower, and an atmosphere of anticipation filled the air.

As the crystal chandeliers gradually dimmed, the sound of violins came from the orchestra pit, and the overture flooded the entire theater like a tide.

Lucius and Nora felt the emotional ups and downs brought by the music and the story, exchanging a knowing smile from time to time or gently shaking hands with their fingers interlocked at some touching moments.

During the break after the first act, Nora gently scratched Lucius's palm and asked in a soft voice:

"Brother Lucius, can you still recall what play was being performed when we first met at the Imperial Opera House?"

Here it comes, Nora couldn't help but test it.

Lucius' heart moved, knowing that this was a critical moment.

This question is the important node of the memory difference between him and Nora.

Because his memory was modified by Plotina, in his memory, he and Nora first met at the Imperial Opera House, and it was Nora who took the initiative to talk to him.

The play being performed at that time was "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

But in fact, he and Nora first met in the back garden of the Brunel family, with Plotina as the matchmaker.

The script that Plotina brought at that time was "As the heir to a family, I fell in love with the daughter of a rival family."

Lucius deliberately showed a thoughtful expression, and then said:

"It's 'As the heir to the family, I'm with my old enemy...'"

He suddenly stopped, looked surprised, and then shook his head:

"No, it's A Midsummer Night's Dream. I remembered it wrong."

He looked at Nora with some confusion:

"Strange, why did I suddenly think of 'As the heir to a family, I fell in love with the daughter of a rival family'?"

“The name just popped into my head.”

Nora's reaction was just as Lucius expected. Her face turned pale for a moment, but soon returned to normal with a gentle smile on her face.

"It's okay, Brother Lucius,"

She spoke softly, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes:

"Didn't you give the correct answer? I'm very happy."

Is that the correct answer?

Yes, both of the answers Lucius said are actually correct.

At this moment, Nora, who had adjusted herself, was mentally prepared to face the worst.

Her soft little hand covered the back of Lucius's hand, her eyes filled with deep affection:

"No matter what happens, I will never leave Brother Lucius."

Lucius held Nora's hand in his backhand, as if to comfort her:

"Of course, we have walked together in the past, and it will definitely be the same in the future."

"No matter how the world changes, the feelings between us and the memories we share will never change."

OK, everyone, the vaccinations have been taken.

This move has almost made it clear that even if she recovers her memory, she will not surrender to Plotina. Now Nora should be able to calm down, right?

The second act is about to begin, the lights dim again, and the beautiful music starts again.

In the darkness, Nora's eyes became even deeper.

Obviously, she was thinking intensely about something.

Just as the musical was approaching its climax, a dark figure quietly appeared at the back of the box.

Lucius keenly sensed the presence of the person coming and turned his head slightly.

It was a figure wearing a black cloak, and it was the member of "Raven" who was assigned a mission by Lucius not long ago.

"Master."