The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

After turning his gaze away from the white whale's corpse, he immediately turned his attention to the corpse of another magical beast.

"Where did this giant bear come from?"

The bewildered demi-human knight dismounted and slowly crouched down to look at the giant bear that had been cut into pieces.

If it weren't for the fact that the bear's head was still vaguely visible, he might not have been able to recognize that it was a magical beast.

This giant bear was enormous, its entire body covered in thick, hard armor, the surface of which was covered with numerous fine barbs.

The giant bear weighed at least two or three hundred pounds, yet its body was completely unmarked. Such power filled Felix with awe.

What kind of power could possibly be so strong that it could cut through even a giant bear's body so cleanly?

The bear's body looked as if it had been poured with cement and then completely shattered.

"Could it be that she used some kind of mysterious power?"

Felix secretly wondered.

"Regardless of what power she used, she has already created a miracle, and Emilia's prestige should increase greatly..."

After sighing inwardly, the demi-human knight mounted his horse again.

They felt helpless and disappointed that their gifts had been taken away.

...

Outside the Duke's mansion, Kiana, having successfully annihilated the white whale, dismounted.

The reason she didn't choose to fly was that she was a little tired.

The original plan was to eliminate the white whale, but unexpectedly, there was a powerful giant bear behind that huge monster.

If it weren't for Sirin saving the day, things might not have turned out well.

Thinking of this, Kiana looked at the little guy that was floating not far in front of her.

"Cirin..."

"Ok?"

Xilin turned her head, somewhat puzzled.

"Thank you."

The little guy was a bit confused by her gratitude.

"What happened all of a sudden?"

"Cough cough, it's nothing, it's just—!"

Just as Kiana was about to explain why she suddenly said thank you...

Suddenly, a familiar beauty emerged from the Duke's mansion; she was Emilia.

At this moment, the girl was looking at the returning hero Kiana with a worried expression.

Kiana, you're back!

Emilia rushed forward and asked with concern, "Are you alright? If you're injured, I'll call Felix to treat you."

Felix?

He decided against it.

Kiana shook her head.

"It's alright, everything is going smoothly."

"Oh, that's good!"

Emilia breathed a sigh of relief.

"Kiana, thank you for your hard work!"

Kiana smiled and nodded, then continued walking towards the Duke's mansion.

Emilia followed closely behind.

After entering the Duke's mansion, Kiana was led to a room by Emilia. Under Emilia's arrangement, she first took a bath and changed her clothes, and then returned to her bedroom, where she finally settled down.

During this time, Kiana didn't see anyone. She knew that Emilia had sent everyone away so that she could get some rest.

Although she was a little tired, Kiana felt a sense of relief because she knew that Emilia helped her because she considered her a friend.

Her biggest worry now is that after her injuries heal, she will have to leave the town. Will she be able to defend her efforts and succeed then?

In this town, although there are still many nobles who possess considerable prestige, they... perhaps have many thoughts about the throne?

Just as Kiana was lost in thought, there was a knock at the door.

"Who?"

“It’s me, Emilia.”

Emilia answered slowly from outside the door.

"Emilia? Why are you... Never mind, come in."

Kiana, sensing that the other party might have something important to discuss with her, nodded slowly and then continued to rest in the bath.

The door was pushed open.

Emilia came in carrying a cup of hot tea and handed it to Kiana.

"Have some tea, and remember to get a good night's sleep after your bath. Your injuries need a few more days to heal. For the rest of the time, just stay here and cultivate diligently. Once your injuries are fully recovered, we can talk about other things."

Kiana nodded gently, then reached out and took the cup of hot tea. She took a sip, and the warm tea slid down her throat, making her exclaim in relief.

"Hmm~!"

Emilia smiled as she looked at her, but a faint sense of envy lingered in her heart.

She longed for a strong yet humble knight to protect her.

Emilia has her own ideals and pursuits, her own dreams and goals.

Now... because of her arrival, it seems that all of this is getting closer and closer to becoming a reality.

"What exactly is this feeling...?"

Emilia clutched her chest, feeling the warm current spreading from her heart throughout her body.

A unique feeling welled up in her heart, but she could only silently guard this love, silently wait, and silently protect this feeling.

She hopes to become stronger as soon as possible and then find happiness of her own, but right now... she seems to have her own ideals.

"When it's all over, Kiana, will you join me in changing this country?"

Emilia, resting her rosy cheeks on her hand, couldn't help but extend the invitation.

"Change this country?"

Kiana was taken aback by what she heard, wondering why the other person would suddenly say something like that.

However, Kiana quickly understood what the other party meant.

"Yes, let's change this country, let's build this country together, make it stronger, let everyone in this country live a better life, let them live and work in peace, let them never be bullied again, let's... work together!"

Emilia's beautiful eyes shone with a resolute light.

"..."

Gazing into those beautiful eyes, Kiana fell silent...

If Miracles Have Color (re0): Taking a day off

I have some things to take care of at the beginning of the month, I'll resume updates tomorrow.

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If Miracles Have Color (re0): Chapter 41 Heart-to-Heart Talk in the Bath

"I'm sorry, I may not be able to agree," Kiana said softly.

"...Why?"

When she heard Kiana reject her suggestion, a look of disappointment flashed across Emilia's pretty face.

"Because my identity is not that of a knight in the traditional sense, but that of a Valkyrie."

Kiana smiled bitterly.

"what?"

Emilia was stunned when she heard this.

Valkyrie?

What kind of ridiculous title is this?

Could it be... that Kiana is really a Valkyrie?!

Thinking of this, Emilia couldn't help but widen her eyes.

She asked incredulously, "Kiana, are you really a Valkyrie?"

"Yes."

Kiana nodded solemnly.

"I am indeed a Valkyrie. A Valkyrie who fights against the Honkai. But don't worry about it. Right now, I am just a knight, and a knight who protects you."

"..."

Emilia was speechless for a moment. She hadn't expected that Kiana, whom she had always considered powerful, was actually a Valkyrie? This...

"Well... well, your arrival is quite surprising."

Hearing Emilia's complaint, Kiana took a deep breath, looked up to meet Emilia's questioning gaze, and continued, "Don't worry, although I can't promise to stay forever, I will definitely help you."

"..."

Emilia didn't continue speaking, because she knew that no matter what she said, she couldn't change the fact that the other person had already made up their mind to leave.