"Hmm...ha..."
A lazy and slightly sleepy voice sounded melodiously in the room.
Following this voice, a woman who had just woken up from a sweet dream slowly opened her eyes.
She stretched out her fair and slender arms, her graceful waist was slightly bent, and her elegant legs were straightened, stretching her laziness.
"Huh~"
Liya felt an unprecedented sense of comfort. She lay on the soft cushion and gently rubbed her eyes.
She felt that her body, especially her limbs and meridians, was filled with a faint soreness.
Lea reluctantly sat up, rolling her shoulders slightly and rubbing her spine.
As if this can dispel the stiffness in the body.
This sleep felt as if she had slept for a whole century.
After her body relaxed for a while, she gradually opened her eyes and looked around.
She found herself in a shabby looking cabin.
The walls seemed to be made of sand and clay, and were not even painted, leaving the original earthy brown exposed.
There are even some dry weeds inside the walls.
Under her body, there wasn't even a bed, just a soft mattress filled with cotton.
Compared to the surrounding walls, this mat can be considered tall.
Liya looked around the room with doubtful eyes and noticed a small iron stove that exuded warm firelight.
The charcoal at the bottom of the stove was burning red, and from time to time there was a subtle aroma of burnt firewood.
The red light illuminated the surrounding walls, making the whole room look particularly warm.
Hot water, bread and jam were also placed on the wooden four-legged table.
The first impression of this room on Liya was that it was "shabby". It was very different from the aristocratic residences she was familiar with.
It just feels like... a slum.
Liya never thought that she would have the opportunity to live in such a place.
I even thought my family was suddenly bankrupt.
But now, this place gave her an inexplicable warm feeling.
Her eyes finally fell on the jam and bread on the table.
As she watched, her stomach growled.
Hearing this voice, Liya's cheeks turned red obviously.
hungry.
But as a noble family and the mistress of the Cravenna family, it was really inappropriate to be so rude.
But now she did feel that her stomach was deflated, a strong hunger was beating on her belly, and her stomach was growling unhappily.
Not only that, her lips were chapped and her tongue felt dry.
It seemed like it had been a long time since I had eaten or drank.
This confused Leah as to how long she had been asleep.
However, despite being extremely hungry, she did not reach for the bread or hot water on the table.
After all, she didn't even know where she was, so Liya didn't dare to eat randomly.
She looked at the room, her thoughts gradually becoming blurry, and she couldn't help but start to think carefully.
"Strange...when did I fall asleep?"
Liya sat there, covering her head, frozen in place, staring blankly at the ground, trying to remember something.
Then, she seemed to gradually remember something.
"like……"
She still remembered that before she fell asleep, Victor said something,
Want Kokot to take her to... a safe place?
When Liya thought of this, she was stunned.
She raised her head, looked at the house made of mud again, and couldn't help but murmur in her heart.
Is this called safety?
It would be a blessing if the house didn't collapse.
So, what happened?
Just when she was confused, there was a noise at the door.
=Liya's eyes followed the source of the sound, staring closely at the wooden door.
Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and the first thing that came into view was a white, soft object, which looked like a ball of light cotton.
Liya narrowed her eyes, feeling that this thing was somewhat familiar.
Immediately afterwards, the cotton-like cloud shrank in size and struggled in through the narrow door frame.
"Ouch."
With this cry, the white cloud broke into the house and hit the earth wall.
Liya was shocked when she saw it.
And above the clouds was a pointed-eared elf.
She covered her head, her features were distorted, and she rubbed her forehead.
Kokot, who squeezed into the door frame, turned back and glared at the door frame, curled his lips and muttered dissatisfiedly:
"Really, even if it's a temporary construction, the door shouldn't be built so low."
Didn't you take into account the elves like me sitting on the clouds?
Kokot complained in a low voice, turned his head, and saw Liya sitting up.
Liya stared blankly at Kokot in front of her and blinked.
Kokot, who was looking at her, was also surprised and blinked at the same time:
"You're awake."
Liya nodded blankly.
…
Gudu——
"ha!"
After drinking the hot water and washing down the bread stuffed in her throat, Liya let out a sigh of satisfaction.
She could clearly feel her stomach getting warmer, and her strength was gradually returning.
Now, her mouth is finally no longer dry and she is able to speak comfortably.
Previously, she was unwilling to try these foods easily due to her distrust of this unfamiliar environment.
But after learning that the food was arranged by the royal family, she felt relieved, and even the bread in her mouth seemed to become more delicious.
Kokot told her that the royal family negotiated with the Council of Mages to deliver a large amount of food through large teleportation magic.
And with the joint efforts of magic and manpower, many temporary residences were built near the royal capital in just half a day. That's enough to keep residents who have lost their homes afloat for a while.
After communicating with Kokot, Liya also understood the cause and effect of the whole thing.
In general, the entire royal capital, except for the palace, was almost completely bombed into ruins.
"Including your home."
Kokot spread his hands helplessly.
Liya choked on a mouthful of bread and coughed twice.
"Ahem."
He took a swig of water and washed down the bread.
She couldn't believe what Kokot said, and stared at Kokot with wide eyes.
"ah?"
What a lot of money that is!
Liya felt her heart bleed.
And there are so many servants!
"Oh, but you can rest assured, although everything in your house has disappeared, including the garden that I particularly like."
"But the maids and retainers at home were sent back to Braxton in time."
Hearing this, Liya breathed out and relaxed a lot.
At least, it's not like the entire army was wiped out.
After this battle, the reconstruction of the royal capital will undoubtedly take a lot of time.
Liya predicted that many people would definitely choose to take refuge in Brayston, which was not far from the king, and live temporarily for a period of time.
In this case, she herself needs to hurry up and return to Braxton to strengthen management.
Make sure there's no chaos there.
It seemed like I had to take the time to ask Victor when he could go home.
Liya tore off a piece of bread, raised her head, and asked Kokot:
"Where's Victor?"
"Huh? Victor?"
Kokot, who was originally very calm, was stunned for a moment as if he was suddenly startled when he heard Liya's voice.
Then, she smiled relaxedly and said:
"He...he is a mage, and he also needs help with repairs..."
After Liya swallowed the bread, she took another sip of water, and then glanced at Kokot calmly.
"Kokot."
"What...what's wrong?"
Kokot was slightly startled, and Liya's voice came to his ears:
"Did Victor ever tell you that you are not suitable for lying?"
"ah?"
Kokot was stunned again.
At this time, Liya stood up slowly, ignoring the pain in her body, took down the clothes from the rack and put them on.
She tied her scarf and got ready to go out.
"Hey, where are you going?"
Kokot's curious voice came from behind, but Liya could no longer hear it.
She stepped out of the door frame and out the door.
Being blown by the cold wind, Liya couldn't help but squint her eyes and observe everything outside the royal capital.
He narrowed his eyes and looked at everything outside the royal capital.
Night fell, and the cold wind across my cheeks stung my cheeks.
Around the earth, Liya saw countless earthen houses with dim and subtle light coming from the windows.
They are enclosed by four straight walls, and the roof is a conical, solid mass of earth.
Viewed from the sky above the royal capital, thousands of earthen houses of the same appearance stand around the countless lands.
The red radiance that emerged one after another seemed like hazy red sparks scattered around the capital.
Likewise, like a new prairie fire.
Liya blew out a puff of white smoke, raised her head, and looked not far away from the palace.
There, there is a huge sky gate that goes straight into the clouds.
The giant door twisted its machinery, burning with blazing flames between the gaps.
Behind the door, there are steps burning with flames, reaching deep into the clouds.
Looking at this scene, Liya's eyes widened and she couldn't help but feel amazed.
Then, Liya slowly raised her arm and looked at the mage's hand on her hand.
It is inlaid with six gems that sparkle with different colors of light, like bright stars of different colors in the night.
Liya took a deep breath, took firm steps, and walked towards the highest gate step by step.
As the pace gradually increased, she began to run.
She crossed the flat dusty landscape, weaving between the surrounding mud-tiled houses, and made her way to the central square.
Standing on the hard ground, Liya looked up at the majestic Supreme Gate in the sky.
She was panting, and every breath turned into white mist, slowly drifting in the cold air.
In the end, Liya's attention was all focused on the familiar figure under the Tianmen.
And Liya's attention was all on the familiar figure standing under the Tianmen.
The familiar black windbreaker was swinging in the air, and the man had his hands in his pockets.
I still like to be cool as always.
Liya took two deep breaths, then walked up the steps angrily.
She grabbed Victor's arm and said to him:
"Let's go, let's go home!"
However, no matter how hard she pulled, Victor remained as motionless as a statue.
Liya tried her best to pull Victor again, but still to no avail.
She turned her head and looked at him with anxious eyes.
"Victor! We're going home!!!"
Her voice was full of urgency, but Victor remained unresponsive and motionless.
Liya's eyes fell on Victor's still back, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and she was so anxious that she almost cried.
An ominous premonition filled her heart, but she desperately refused to believe it.
A cry-like voice slowly came out of her throat, and she spoke to Victor eagerly:
"It's obviously so late."
"Why are you still standing here?"
Finally, Liya loosened her grip on Victor's sleeve and slowly approached him.
He fell down weakly and hit his back.
"elder brother……"
"Why……"
Suddenly, Liya felt it.
Victor, who was leaning against his forehead, seemed to move slightly.
It wasn't an illusion, because Victor turned around.
She almost fell to the ground without resistance, but managed to steady her body, not wanting to embarrass herself in front of Victor.
The moment Liya raised her head blankly, a broad chest appeared in front of her.
At the same time, a hand was gently placed on the top of her head, stroking her hair.
This made Liya unable to raise her head.
She couldn't look at Victor's somewhat indifferent, expressionless face.
However, that familiar and reassuring voice sounded clearly in her ears:
"Leah."
As soon as he finished speaking, a gust of night wind carried chills from all directions.
The wind blew the long hem of Victor's clothes, and it lightly patted Liya's back.
Everything around them was silent, except for the cold wind and the howling of the night, which seemed to be playing a sad farewell song for them.
[Judge’s Curse——]
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"Next, you have to go home by yourself."
