The defeated saint is also on the way to tame the evil god today

"Oh?" Xing Mo became interested. "Go ahead."

"Neither side is actually right, because the reality is definitely more complicated than this."

Aurora nodded, then began to explain logically:

"Those who believe the bandits are right are viewing it from the perspective of the rulers. The old royal family lost power, so their descendants see it as natural and just to take back power."

"Those who believe that banditry is wrong are seeing things from the perspective of the people. People pursue a peaceful and prosperous life. In their view, anyone who disrupts peace is bad, no matter who the ruler is."

Aurora said as she used her chopsticks to mix the noodles evenly.

"So, there's no such thing as right or wrong. Everyone in this world is giving everything for their own position..."

"Including us... and you..."

Aurora emphasized her last words. Xingmo raised her head and found that the blood-red eyes were flickering with uncertain light.

But the light quickly dissipated, followed by a happy smile:

"Hey, what are we talking about? The little saint must be on the same side as us, right?"

"Only if you don't harm innocent people," Xing Mo looked away. "I haven't settled the score with you for what happened on Friday..."

"Why settle scores? Didn't we hurt anyone? Everyone is fine." Aurora tilted her head.

"You're just thinking about the results. If something got out of control at that time, someone would definitely get hurt." Xing Mo frowned.

This is the truth. Who knows what kind of power the "invisible mist" behind the "steam man" has?

"Everything is under our control." Aurora said indifferently.

Xingmo sighed:

"You passed out while being held? I was holding you and rocking you for a bit, almost giving you artificial respiration."

She said this unintentionally, actually to test whether Aurora knew that she had been asked many questions in her spirit state.

Hearing this, Aurora laughed and waved her hand.

"That's such a pity. I fainted at that time, otherwise I could have felt some artificial respiration... It makes me feel sad just thinking about it..."

As she spoke, Aurora's face actually turned slightly red.

"It was just a close call, and there was no real artificial respiration..." Xing Mo was a little anxious.

"Pfft haha~"

Aurora covered her mouth with her hands and smiled, then continued with the previous topic:

"Because we trust you. If you were here, you would definitely not let innocent people get hurt."

"I'm not omnipotent," Xing Mo puffed up her cheeks slightly, "Anyway...what you did that day was too much."

"Then I'll discuss this with you in advance next time." Aurora winked. "Or maybe give you a reward?"

"Reward? Who wants a reward..."

Xing Mo sighed, his eyes suddenly changed, and he raised his head:

"Eh...? Actually, it's not impossible..."

"Then tell me, what reward do you want?" Aurora smirked. "Something polite or something less polite?"

"I want an answer."

Xingmo cleared his throat, straightened his mind, and looked at Aurora seriously.

Seeing this, Aurora looked around and then spread out her hands:

"What are you doing? Why are you being so formal? Are you trying to confess your feelings to me...?"

"You don't need to think of that as a reward. I'm definitely asking you something you wouldn't normally answer."

Xing Mo took a deep breath and said:

"Tell me your purpose for entering the White Tower."

Xingmo said this to further cover up the fact that she already knew Aurora's intentions.

If she were to ask her directly "Why did you want to kill the goddess?", it would alert the enemy and Xingmo might lose the opportunity to lead Aurora into the "Exile Ceremony" and become completely passive.

"..."

Hearing Xingmo's question, Aurora blinked, pursed her lips slightly, and looked a little distressed.

"You definitely won't like to hear that," Aurora muttered, "With your personality..."

"You have to tell me even if you don't want to hear it. There are so many things, and you have been hiding them from me. I will be unhappy." Xing Mo frowned.

"I won't tell you~" Aurora smiled.

Before Xingmo could protest, she reached out to stop him:

"Alright, alright. Telling you now would definitely be bad news. How about this? Once we enter the White Tower, I'll tell you right away. Then you can make your own choice. How about that?"

"Wait until we enter the White Tower?" Xing Mo shook her head. "No, what if it's too late by then? What if you're going to do something really bad? Like, destroy the White Tower? Or do something to the goddess..."

Xingmo suddenly stopped because she noticed that Aurora's eyes had become a little deeper, as if she had noticed something.

She immediately lowered her voice and muttered:

"...Those kinds of things would directly endanger the safety of the academy. We made a contract from the beginning that we must not harm the academy, remember?"

"Of course I remember. Don't worry, I will definitely keep my promise..."

Aurora withdrew her gaze and took a mouthful of noodles.

"However, you must be prepared in advance. True peace will not appear on its own. Sometimes bloodshed is necessary..."

Bleeding...Xing Mo closed his eyes, brewed his breath, and said:

"You are a good child, Aurora. Don't do anything that will embarrass me, or you..."

Xingmo couldn't continue because Aurora stretched out a chopstick and touched Xingmo's lips.

"It seems like you really like me a little, little saint." Aurora tilted her head and smiled.

Xing Mo was stunned for a long time before she moved her lips away, her cheeks slightly red.

"Then you must not do bad things, understand..."

"You didn't deny it," Aurora pretended to be surprised. "It seems I still have a lot of personal charm~"

Having said that, she continued to deal with the noodles in front of her as if nothing had happened.

Xingmo stopped talking and focused her attention on the chopsticks.

Soon, both of them finished their noodles.

"Wow, your pussy is so delicious," Aurora wiped her mouth. "Next time, can you teach me how to cook it? No... It's not the pussy that's difficult, it's the seasoning... Um... These are the ingredients that need to be prepared beforehand..."

"As long as there is a chance, I will definitely teach you," Xing Mo said so, his heart sinking, "Oh right, that..."

"I know what you are going to say, and that's what we are going to say next."

Aurora kicked off her cotton slippers, lifted her two small feet under the table, and placed them on Xingmo's knees.

"Regarding the 'Angel's Tears' required for the 'Qualification Ritual', are you ready?"

A faint smile appeared on the little guy's face, and his aura was completely different from his original innocent and cute appearance, and the aura of a leader gradually emerged.

Xing Mo took a deep breath and nodded immediately:

"Yes, it was in Prince Austin's possession. I stole it from the dungeon of the Holy Spirit Church."

As she spoke, Xingmo took out the small bag containing the "Angel's Tears", placed it on the table, and pushed it to Aurora.

Aurora took the small bag, untied it, took out the crystal inside and looked at it, her smile growing even brighter.

She didn't notice Xingmo's increasingly nervous expression - ever since Xingmo told Aurora about the "Exile Ceremony" as a "Qualification Ceremony", she had been worried that this little ancestor would one day discover that it was a lie.

If they notice, the whole plan will be ruined.

"Put it back quickly, don't let anyone see it." Xing Mo said vaguely.

Aurora nodded slightly, then put the crystal back into the bag and tossed it to Xingmo.

Fortunately, she didn't seem suspicious and seemed to be in a good mood:

"Then let's head to Merlin's Superstring Array tonight. Don't you want to know the truth sooner? Then let's act quickly~"

After she finished speaking, she was about to stand up, but Xing Mo stopped her with her hand:

"Wait a minute, that definitely won't work tonight."

"Why?" Aurora tilted her head.

Xing Mo cleared his throat and said seriously:

"After the 'Steam Man' incident, security has been stepped up across the Citadel, including Nefera Beta. Since the incident just ended, I'm sure the underground string formation is under surveillance. If you go there, you'll definitely get into a fight and be easily exposed."

"That makes sense," Aurora nodded. "But we can't not go, right? Time is precious, right?"

"Don't worry, I've already chosen a time for you."

"When?"

"This Sunday, on the night of the 'School Festival'."

When Xing Mo said this, it was as if a drumstick fell in her heart, beating out a dull drumbeat.

She knew that once these words were spoken, bringing Aurora into the "Exile Ritual" would go from being a choice to a necessity.

There is no turning back on this road.

"Everyone will be celebrating at Merlin Square on the night of the school festival. All teachers are required to attend and cannot leave until at least the speeches are finished."

"We'll take advantage of the moment when the defenses are least guarded, sneak into Merlin's Superstring Array, complete the Qualification Ceremony, and then leave."

"That way, no one will get hurt."

After Xingmo finished speaking, she waited nervously for Aurora's reaction.

Aurora lowered her head, rubbed her nose, and thought for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

"Okay, I understand. I'll follow your instructions~"

Her smile was still as bright as ever, as if she had placed all her trust in Xingmo in front of her.

Xing Mo suppressed the heaviness in her heart, stood up, and began to clear the dishes:

"Okay, I'm going to wash the dishes. Do you have any plans for the afternoon?"

"Yes, we're going to the port area to comfort the young nuns who lost their homes. We'll also ask the kind police officers when they can unseal the Cathedral of St. Auros."

Aurora also stood up and waved to Xingmo.

"See you tonight then... Oh, and I'll make you some pork rib soup tonight as a reward."

"I'm looking forward to it." Xing Mo nodded slightly and started busying herself in front of the pool.

Only after Aurora's footsteps faded away did Xingmo raise his head, scoop up a handful of water, and splash it on his face.

"There's no turning back..." She murmured in a voice only she could hear.

......

Alchemy Workshop-Nefera Beta Magic Academy

"This is really strange..."

Lucius moved his eyes away from a bronze instrument and looked directly at the object on the test bench with his naked eyes.

It was a heart, a heart covered with gear structures and with fire-scorched patterns on the surface.

The heart of Steamman.

Seeing that Lucius had completed his preliminary research, Vivian came over and said:

"Well, teacher, what does this heart have to say?"

"It's still beating," Lucius stated his conclusion directly, "but it's not beating on the material plane, but on the spiritual plane. You can use that machine to see."

Lucius pointed to the magnifying lens he had used earlier - it looked like an ordinary microscope, but the bronze body was covered with complex tubes, with light blue and black lights flickering in it.

"'Psychic Lens', I've always coveted it, but Alice won't buy it for me to play with." Vivian's eyes lit up.

Lucius smiled helplessly: