Liya's eyes widened after hearing Victor's words.
The pale and colorless face was immediately filled with astonishment.
"What's the meaning?"
She suppressed her trembling voice, summoned up the courage, and continued to ask Victor.
It was as if the cold wind as sharp as a knife kept cutting across her face.
The clear pain it brought not only appeared on her cheeks, but even penetrated deep into her heart.
Liya couldn't open her eyes. She always felt that the wind on this winter night had become much stronger.
Victor looked down at her and slowly lowered his hand on Liya's head.
Feeling the disappearance of the warmth above her head, Liya was finally able to raise her head.
She looked at Victor tremblingly, with a strong sense of condemnation clearly in her trembling eyes.
She just looked at Victor's familiar face and asked angrily:
"Let me go home alone? What does that mean?"
"what are you talking about?"
She was obviously questioning Victor, but in Liya's heart, a strong premonition always arose inexplicably.
It was as if they were about to separate.
She shook her head violently, unwilling to accept the idea.
But at this time, Victor said to her very calmly:
"I'm going to be gone for a while."
"It might be soon, it might be a long time ago."
Hearing these words, Liya was a little stunned.
How she hoped that what Victor said was true, and that bad premonition was just her illusion.
After all, it’s not like Victor never left.
Sometimes it's short, sometimes it's long.
The longest time, Victor even followed the princess on an envoy to the Kingdom of Canter.
That time, he was gone for a full month.
So right now, there is no need for her to worry about Victor leaving.
It was not uncommon for the other party to disappear suddenly without saying a word. She should have been used to Victor leaving frequently.
but why……
The only time that made her so worried?
It's like... Victor's departure will never come back.
She couldn't accept it.
So Liya raised her head, looked into Victor's eyes, and asked softly with some choking:
"So...where are you going?"
Victor did not directly answer Liya's question.
He just told Liya lightly and with a hint of concern:
"After you go back, remember to discuss compensation from the royal capital with Zola."
"She won't be in debt. She knows everything."
After hearing Victor's words, Liya stood quietly, clenching one hand tightly into a fist and placing it on her chest, close to her trembling clothes.
She felt a tightness in her chest and it became difficult to breathe.
Liya tried to take a deep breath, but her throat seemed to be blocked by a heavy stone.
And Victor's voice still continued:
"During the days when the royal capital is under construction, I will first live in Blaiston."
"If you encounter any difficulties, go to Kokot."
"Even if you don't have me at home, you still have the support of a fifth-level mage."
Listening to Victor's words, Liya's mood became heavier.
Her mind was buzzing as Victor's words buzzed like mosquitoes in her ears, making her feel irritated.
"What on earth are you..."
She tried to interrupt, but Victor's voice still didn't stop.
"You can handle family matters better than me. We can't live without the head of the family forever."
"So when I'm gone, you can replace me."
Hearing these words, Liya's eyes widened.
Because this sentence seemed to completely confirm all her guesses.
Victor, it seems like he will never come back.
She couldn't believe it, and she didn't want to believe it.
Liya could only shake her head crazily, with disbelieving eyes and a trembling voice.
To make the final question to Victor:
"Where...are you going..."
Victor was silent.
After a while, he reached out and gently grabbed Liya's gloved palm.
The gloves fit Leah's hands perfectly, hugging her skin tightly.
The several gems on it are still flowing with different colored elemental magic powers.
It was obvious that she hadn't used it much.
But Victor still slowly raised his left hand and pointed at the mage's hand inlaid with six gems.
Suddenly, a faint strange-colored magic power flowed out from his fingertips.
After following the cold wind and making a circle in the air, it gradually merged into each bright crystal.
The magic power poured in slowly like a stream, and the majestic magic power became clearer and clearer.
Looking at the shining mage's hand, Liya lowered her head.
Her eyes reflected those six brilliant lights, and she was unable to say a word.
For some reason, the bright light seemed to sting her eyes, making her feel even more heartbroken.
"I have updated the magic here for you."
"If you're in danger, use them."
Victor ordered softly, as calmly as usual.
Suddenly, Liya's vision became trance-like.
As if remembering something important, her eyes widened slightly.
She remembered Victor saying that just use the magic contained in this glove.
No matter how far away he is, he will come back and appear next to her.
At this moment, Liya was just about to speak.
Victor's calm voice beat her to it again:
"But don't mess with it."
"I can't guarantee that I can rush to you immediately after you use them."
Hearing this, Liya's eyes that had just shown a glimmer of hope suddenly froze.
She stared down at the new magic flowing in each gem on the gauntlet, then up at Victor.
The cold wind picked up again, and the light and condensed air flow blew the ends of Liya's hair, covering her eyes that were full of solidification.
Victor's black trench coat also danced in the air, brushing past Liya's side.
"elder brother……"
Liya couldn't bear it anymore. She clasped her hands in front of her chest, and the tears that had been brewing finally overflowed from her eyes.
As the cold wind passed over her cheeks, the crystal tears were like broken pearls, echoing in the air, reflecting endless sadness.
Victor put his hands in his pockets and looked down at the remaining time.
[Countdown——00:00:59]
He raised his head again, stared into Liya's tear-filled eyes, and said calmly:
"I have one minute left."
"If you want to tell me anything or have any other requests, just say it in this minute."
When these words reached Liya's ears, even the cold wind seemed to become more bleak.
Liya pursed her lips and lowered her head, not wanting Victor to see her fragile look.
A biting chill poured into her nasal cavity, passed through her throat, and reached to the bottom of her heart.
It was as if it was clear that this was the final parting moment.
Liya slowly opened her trembling lips and issued the slightly trembling request:
"Can you... give me a hug?"
Liya lowered her head and moved forward bit by bit.
Finally, she quickly jumped into Victor's solid and warm embrace.
She hugged his waist tightly with her hands and buried her head deeply into his chest.
this minute.
For the first time, Liya felt her brother's embrace.
For the first time, she felt Victor's embrace was so warm.
Obviously she no longer expects it,
It was obvious that she had long been disheartened.
But at this moment, there is only this minute.
She doesn't want to let go, doesn't want to leave.
Liya hopes that time will freeze here forever.
However, time always passes ruthlessly, and it always takes away all the warmth and nostalgia.
It was like a sharp knife, slowly cutting through the broken heart, letting her taste the deep sadness.
Liya could only wait for the time in her heart to beat little by little.
It's like the hands of a clock ticking.
Ding--
[Countdown——00:00:00]
Time has finally come to an end.
And Victor's departure was not so spectacular.
Just a strong cold wind suddenly set off across the high platform and across the space.
The broad body covered in a black windbreaker turned into dots of stars, and followed the swirling wind and merged into the supreme heavenly gate that was burning with flames.
Countless chaotic red souls rushed toward that pale spot crazily.
Liya, standing in front of the Supreme Heavenly Gate, still maintained the hugging posture, as if she was not aware of Victor's departure at all.
Until the hazy paleness gradually stopped, and a pale and cold heavy snow fell from the sky.
Snowflakes fluttered in the cold wind and fell quickly.
Before long, the ground was covered with thick snow.
Without the support of others, Liya fell to her knees weakly.
Her legs were buried in the cold snow, and the cold wind ruffled her coat.
Why did she feel that the cold wind was so cold now?
Liya wasn't sure.
But when a warm coat gently covered her body, her body trembled slightly.
Liya slowly raised her head and looked above her head.
Kokot was sitting on the clouds, looking at Liya who was covered with a layer of white snow, with an extremely worried look on her face.
She gently put her hand on Liya's shoulder and comforted softly:
"Liya, are you okay..."
"Victor said he will definitely come back."
Hearing this, Liya's body trembled, as if she was suppressing a strong emotion.
She clenched the sides of the coat tightly with both hands, tightening it tightly and wrapping it around her body.
Finally, Liya couldn't bear it anymore.
The tide of tears broke through the gate of sadness and poured out down the face.
A strong and clear feeling of helplessness enveloped Liya. She didn't want to hold on to her strength anymore and cried loudly.
The crying was loud, one after another.
The heart-wrenching cry seemed to cover the entire snow, giving the silent night a layer of deep sadness.
In the white snow, the pain completely wrapped around Liya's body.
The cold wind is still biting and the howling continues.
But this clear sadness alone covered Liya's small world.
She has no family left.
