Azure Files, the starting point of all miracles

"teacher……"

Looking at Xiyu who was protected by Arius and the other three, Liyin pursed her lips, pondered for a moment, and then took a step towards Xiyu in front of her as if she had made some decision.

"It's been a long time... "

Chapter 70: Unable to recognize each other but understanding each other

"Teacher, be careful!" Looking at the girl in front of her who had a cold and oppressive temperament, Saori immediately used her body to block Xiyu.

In this way, no matter what happens, I can act as a meat shield to block all damage for the teacher.

However, just as the girls reacted, Xiyu spoke in time to comfort them.

"Don't be nervous. She is an important student of mine just like you."

Xiyu said, his gaze returning to the black-haired girl in front of him.

This pair of beautiful crimson eyes are still as captivating as ever.

But the difference is that Liyin now is no longer as aggressive as she used to be when facing him.

Now she is more at a loss.

Even though it was all well hidden.

"Lin, long time no see."

"How have you been lately? Have you encountered any difficulties being out there alone? Have you eaten and rested well?"

"Teacher...I..."

Hearing Xiyu's words full of concern, Liyin opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know how to start.

Tiaoyue Liyin, from Millennium Science Academy, third year student.

Identity is the president of the seminar: that is, the president of Millennium's student council, Yuka and Noah's immediate superior.

If there is one student among all the students of Kivotos that Xiyu can trust the most, it would probably be Liyin.

Because unlike other students who have not yet fully grown, Tiao Yue Liyin has already reached maturity in both mind and other aspects.

In some ways, Liyin is even more mature and rational than Xiyu herself.

And at one point, he surpassed Xiyu in discussing and understanding something.

But to some extent, Liyin can be said to be the one that Xiyu worries the most.

If rationality is a good thing, then Liyin's problem is that she is too rational.

Liyin possesses abilities that are top-notch even in Millennium Academy, and only Himari can match her.

However, because Himari is too emotional, Liyin, who is a rationalist, inevitably has various disagreements with her, which makes it difficult for her to trust the former when it comes to decisions related to major events.

Under such circumstances, Liyin gradually formed the idea that "I can only trust myself".

Of course, this is not Liyin's arrogance, but an extremely rational thinking, the answer obtained after combining the current situation.

It is a manifestation of autonomy and independence.

This is why Xiyu is both relieved and worried about her.

And subsequent facts proved that this was indeed the case.

When Liyin tried her best to create an opportunity to save Kivotos, even at the cost of bearing the sin, she almost went against her original intention because she failed to see clearly what was going on behind the scenes.

Such a blow was indeed a huge one for her.

So, out of guilt, Liyin resigned from her position as president of the seminar, left Millennium Academy, and embarked on a journey of atonement that belonged only to her.

Until now, by chance, Liyin, who was wandering in the deserted ruins, met the person who had talked to her seriously at the beginning.

teacher……

(This is different from the original development of the game, so I'll mention it briefly) (The teacher in the second half of the second chapter of the game... well, I can only say that his performance was a bit disappointing.)

Looking at the man in front of her, Liyin seemed to hear the words he had said to her.

----

Liyin, I'm not blaming you.

I am not relying on my status to say anything condescending.

There is nothing wrong with what you did and the choices you made.

To some extent, your choice is the right one.

However, under the premise of all this, I still hope that you can understand that not everything in this world can be measured on a scale.

If you encounter a similar situation in the future, I hope you can try to trust the people around you.

Just like today——

----

In just a short moment, the memories of the past were replayed in the girl's mind.

Liyin looked at the familiar face in front of her, adjusted her emotions, and returned to her usual efficiency.

"Teacher, please follow me."

After saying that, without further explanation, Liyin turned around and walked out of the room.

Looking at her back, Saori frowned slightly.

Somehow, she always felt that the woman in front of her was inexplicably familiar.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that Saori knows Liyin.

It's a more wonderful feeling.

Perhaps the two have some similar experiences?

For example, guilt towards the teacher?

However, Saori also knew that now was not the time to be conflicted, so she immediately looked at the man behind her.

"Teacher, what should we do?"

"Can you really trust her?"

Faced with the girls' inquiring gazes, Xiyu did not hesitate at all.

Or, just like usual -

"of course can."

"because--"

"'Important student'...huh?"

Meanwhile, outside the house.

Liyin said this subconsciously.

Recalling what the teacher said to her at the beginning when she greeted her, a strange emotion could not help but flashing in the girl's eyes.

*After everything you've been through, you still choose to look at me this way...

*teacher……

*You know exactly what kind of person I am...

He closed his eyes and thought of the figure who had stood in front of him with his weak body for Alice, and who had held a flaming sword and faced thousands of troops to protect his students not long ago.

The two gradually overlapped.

After a while, Liyin opened her eyes.

And familiar footsteps were heard behind me.

"..."

*really.

* Still the same as before.

This behavior, which seems to have no explanation, can be considered a test of Xiyu by Liyin to some extent.

Words are so weak and false.

Compared to all this, she values ​​action more.

She wanted to know how the teacher viewed her.

And Xiyu did give the answer just as she expected.

*You haven’t changed…

*I'm beginning to understand... why that Himari trusts you so much...

I have to say, this answer did bring some positive emotions to Liyin.

But it was not what she approved of.

Even though I had some expectations, I did not approve of it.

Complex thoughts filled her mind, but Liyin still maintained a cold appearance.

After hearing the footsteps behind her, Liyin turned around and looked at the few people.

To be precise, he was looking at Xiyu who was in the middle.

*Teacher...I have to admit that I do have some special feelings for you...

*But even so, I still cannot approve of your approach.

*Just like you at the beginning, you understood me but did not agree with me.

*The willful idea of ​​wanting to save everyone without leaving any one behind is still ridiculous to me even today.

*But what does that matter?

Yes, that's right.

What does that matter?

So what if we can't recognize each other.

Xiyu always regards Liyin as an important student, and Liyin also regards Xiyu as a teacher who can be relied on and trusted.

That's enough.

Chapter 71: Liyin's Arrangement, Xiyu's Abnormality

"This is my temporary residence. Caesar's people won't find it for the time being."

After a dilapidated door slowly opened, what appeared before everyone's eyes was a scene completely different from the dilapidated ruins outside.

The smooth steel walls around are filled with a unique technological beauty, and there are many unique-looking robots walking back and forth in the room.

Being in it, it feels like you have arrived in the future.

Unlike Arius and the others who were all shocked, Xiyu was already accustomed to this.

After all, the girl in front of him had quietly built a large fortress city on her own in the past.

Slightly modifying the surrounding environment is as easy for Liyin as eating and drinking.

But well~

Looking at the robots around him with very "unique" appearance, Xiyu's mouth twitched.

Liyin's aesthetics are still as disastrous as ever...

I don't know why, but I suddenly understood why Liyin usually wears a serious black suit.

Because black clothes don’t really need to be matched…right?