Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 1080 The Towering Crystal Banyan Tree

Mikhail and Penelope were both silent for a few seconds.

Both the quick-thinking and intuitive beings sensed the deeper meaning in Euphemia's suggestion.

The two children looked at each other, then turned to look at Alexandra together.

“Go and see!” Alexandra gestured with her chin. “He did nothing wrong in your matter.”

Mikhail thought for a moment, then walked to the side facing the inner city, opened the car window, and peeked out.

Penelope hesitated for two seconds, then followed.

But they came back quickly...even though it would still be ten minutes before they reached the outer city gate.

“We understand what Mom means.” Mikhail smiled bitterly as he looked at Ariges, whose expression was somewhat surprised. “He was caught off guard by our arrival and had no expectations, but he also eliminated many of our pursuers.”

It's not that he doesn't want to love us, it's that he can't.

His king, his future, will suffer enormous losses because of our existence.

It could even affect the entire Northern Kingdom.

We were born out of sheer chance, thanks to your insistence.

Even so, he still tried his best to love us.

It's fair to say that, aside from not accepting us, he has done everything he could.

But, Mom, when he was weighing the pros and cons, he already treated us like strangers.

So, we are just your children.

Penelope gave a strange smile: "Our birth originated from a greeting he gave us."

Then we'll return the favor.

Alexis, who had been feeling somewhat conflicted, instantly changed her expression: "You! Penelope! What kind of rubbish have you learned!"

Penelope, realizing what she had said, quickly covered her mouth.

Euphemia nimbly got up and nimbly slipped into the sofa on the other side.

Although she understood the hidden meaning in Penelope's words, she definitely didn't find out about it with Penelope, nor would she discuss such a topic with Penelope, who was not yet an adult, and she would never get beaten up with her.

Penelope's expression changed drastically when she saw the small bamboo stick that had appeared in Alexandra's hand: "No! I wasn't reading any random books, I was just eavesdropping on the older students flirting in the garden."

"That little garden in the church?" Euphemia couldn't help but ask, "Who is it? So unrefined!"

“Mmm!” Penelope nodded vigorously.

Although she didn't want to die with Penelope, Euphemia would still try to save her if she could.

The church garden was a place where students often came and went. Although it wasn't really appropriate for Penelope to hide and eavesdrop, it was... human instinct!

Who could resist listening?

It's all because those two were performing in public.

Alexandra stared at Penelope for a while, making sure there was no guilt in her eyes, before putting away the small bamboo stick: "Have some ladylike manners, okay?"

The refinement of a lady?
Penelope's mind raced for a moment before she suddenly remembered what her mother had once said: "You can do it, but you can't say it; you can't expose your lack of manners in front of others."

She nodded obediently: "I will be careful to be discreet."

Mikhail looked at her helplessly: "You don't have to say that."

We've arrived at the city gate.

The carriage sped away without anyone looking back.

The shadow then disappeared.
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"Wow, so many people!" Euphemia exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as she peered out the car window. "It's so lively!"

This was their carriage, and for the first time, it had a continuous stream of fellow travelers.

On the wide avenue, there were carriages and horses all around.

On the left side, two carriages away from them, heading towards the capital of the Northern Kingdom, there were still many carriages and horses, but the flow was noticeably smoother.

"Mom~ Should we switch the carriage to flight mode?" Mikhail asked.

“No need,” Alex replied lazily. “I also need to prepare myself mentally; this speed is better.”

"Our road seems to move faster than the others?" Penelope turned around and asked, her eyes sparkling.

“Oh~ this is the internal personnel passage.” Alexandra rested her arms on the table next to her, propping her cheeks up. “Only teams from Maple Territory, Montes Territory, and the royal family can use it.”

Penelope was startled: "Then why are there so many cars?"

“The Northern Royal Family has plenty of members!” Alexandra replied. “Royal privileges, you know, they’ll use them if they can.”

Lowry couldn't very well say that other members of the royal family couldn't use this road, and that only His Majesty's people were allowed to pass!
Even His Majesty Travis wouldn't go this far.

Mikhail said thoughtfully, "Is this why the Northern royal family is so wealthy?"

They already had a White Dragon King who could lead them to wealth, and with two capable merchant caravans of their own, how could they possibly be poor!

“Yes, Lord Hamilton next door also uses this road.” Alexis smiled.

Antirochus blinked... Lady Ariges didn't let the Dragonblood Pegasus fly into Maple Valley not because she was truly afraid of returning home, but because she didn't want to attract the attention of certain people?

Hamilton led... He mentally drew a circle, realizing that this was a place that needed to be taken seriously.

Alexis had never been this cautious before.

She was certainly not afraid of Hamilton, but she clearly didn't want to deal with him.

Does it mean that although we share the same stance, we are not on the same path?

"Wow!" Penelope exclaimed, "Antilokos! Come and see! This is your future!"

Antirochus paused for a moment before curiously opening his window and looking ahead.

A towering crystal banyan tree appeared before his eyes.

It's still rainbow ice.

At the highest point, we were already above the clouds.

Even the majestic city walls seemed to be frozen... but the shimmering seven-colored light clearly told the world that they were all part of the trees.

The crystal banyan tree is very large.

Even from this distance, he could see the layers of vines leading into the valley.

Despite its name being Green Maple Valley, from a distance it appears to be nothing but ice sparkling with colorful lights.

"Where is Qingfeng?" Mikhail, who also poked his head out, couldn't help but ask.

“Qingfeng is in the valley~” Alexis replied with a smile.

However, as the carriage drew closer, the children still couldn't see any green maple trees.

I did see a very distinctive lady on the city wall.

Although she was wearing a white dress, the colorful crown on her head, the colorful accessories on her body, and the aura of a powerful woman all proved her identity.

Valera, the Ice Banyan Saintess.

However, it is said that he dislikes this nickname and prefers to be called the Master of Qingfeng Valley.

“Mom, is that someone here to pick you up?” Mikhail asked, turning his head.

"Hmm?" Alexis walked over. "Valera? What's she doing?"

She frowned. "They couldn't have come here just for me, could they?"

If she wanted a grand comeback, she would have flown back!

Valera couldn't possibly be unaware of this.

What... went wrong?

Oh, right, Antirochus.

She rolled her eyes and patted Antirochus on the shoulder: "Sunwalker, your people have arrived?"

Antirochus's pupils dilated, and he pointed a finger at his nose: "Me?"

“Hmm~” Alex nodded confidently, “The Sun God often appears in Maple Valley and has been kind to Valera and the others. They will definitely show some sincerity for your appearance.”

Don't worry, she'll be very polite.
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"Welcome home, Ms. Alexis."

When the carriage finally arrived at the main gate of Maple Valley, Valera greeted her softly.

"Valera?" Ariges poked her head out and asked in surprise, "While I am deeply honored that you have come to greet me, isn't this a bit too much of an honor?"
So, who are you waiting for?

Valera couldn't help but smile: "The Sun God appeared a couple of days ago and mentioned to me that his chosen one is coming soon."

Even though they're our own children, they still deserve the treatment they're entitled to.

“Oh, I guess that’s why.” Alexis turned around and pulled out a handsome boy. “This is Antirochus Lantana, you should have a lot to talk about.”

After getting up close to this famous nature mage, Antirochus suddenly realized that although she possessed rainbow light, she was not a sun-born being at all!
But it is not a member of the ice genus.

Although the banyan tree branches on the city wall looked cold, they didn't feel cold at all.

But Valera's banyan tree is definitely a mutated type... Antirochus encountered countless plants with different attributes in Emilia City, but still couldn't determine which type this banyan tree belonged to.

The only thing that can be confirmed is... that it is indeed a genuine natural plant.

A beam of colorful light shot out from Valera.

Theodoric, whose sleeve was wrapped around Antiochus's arm, excitedly went to greet him.

The two plants touched each other briefly in mid-air and then immediately separated.

Although they have similar appearances and are adorned with rainbow colors, everyone who sees them has a feeling that... they are definitely not the same kind of people.

Theodoric had more green on him, but he still had a sunny disposition.

Although Microro shimmered in the sunlight, it was... cold and aloof.

But at the same time, he also possesses an extremely vigorous vitality.

The magical world is truly wondrous.

Upon witnessing this meeting, Mikhail couldn't help but sigh.

"This is for you, junior." Valera nodded to Antirochus, giving him an approving smile.

It seems they obtained some information from the exchange between the two magical plants.

But Antirochus knew very well that the two had only exchanged greetings, discussed their size, and recorded each other's auras... Green Maple Valley, and even a small part of Green Maple Territory, was probably under the control of Valera's banyan tree.

While the concept of territory for magical plants is somewhat unique, it does exist.

Exchanging breaths is their commitment to accepting each other's presence in their own domain.

Antirochus always felt that Valera's words had a deeper meaning.

But he couldn't ask any further questions.

The woman had quickly finished exchanging pleasantries with Ariges and disappeared onto the city wall.

(End of this chapter)