The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

Wiener raised his glass, smelled it, and raised an eyebrow slightly. "Wine?"

St. Freya Academy has many rules, one of which is the prohibition of alcohol.

If students are found to be drinking alcohol on campus, they may even be expelled in serious cases.

"I can't sleep well if I don't drink some now," Adele said, sounding a little tired.

Seeing that Viner was still hesitating, she simply reached out and snatched the wine glass from his hand, then drank the contents of the glass in one gulp.

The moment the alcohol slid down her throat, a blush spread across her cheeks, and her eyes became somewhat dazed.

After finishing one glass, Adele replaced the water for Viner and pushed it in front of him, saying, "You can explain why you've come."

"I've come to see my senior—"

Before Venus could speak, Edel reached out and pressed her lips to his.

Her fingertips were slightly cool. "This isn't a school."

Wiener nodded and said directly, "I've already heard about Schuster."

Adele's hand paused slightly, and the smile on her face froze instantly, replaced by a bitter expression.

She lowered her eyes, picked up her glass again, took a sip, and said calmly, "I see... and then?"

“It was Sigurd who told me,” Wiener continued. “He begged me to take you to the Academy for refuge.”

Adele was somewhat surprised by the suggestion, but instead of responding immediately, she asked, "Did you agree?"

“No,” Venere shook her head decisively. “These things definitely require the person’s opinion. Edel, would you like to come back to the academy with me?”

Viner had expected Adele to hesitate or even refuse, but to her surprise, Adele simply smiled and said, "Sure."

"It's okay if you refuse—wait, what did you just say?"

Wiener's prepared remarks were all stuck in his throat, and he almost couldn't react.

Looking at his expression, Adel smiled and said, "If the academy dares to take me in, I can go with you."

"I thought you would refuse. It seems that your experiences over this period of time have changed you quite a bit."

Wiener looked at Edel with a complicated expression.

At this moment, she no longer possesses any of the ambition she once had.

“You know, I used to dislike, even hate, St. Freya Academy.” Adele picked up her glass and took another big sip, saying with a hint of drunkenness, “I thought that if it weren’t for its interference, the Empire would have taken back the Kingdom and its allies long ago. Until now, I’ve realized that all of that is meaningless.”

She put down her wine glass, staring blankly at the ceiling, as if she saw an irreversible outcome.

"Academies are divided into academic classes, nobles into factions, and humans and demons into positions. Even if someone were to reunify the continent, hundreds of years from now, it would probably be even more fragmented than it is now."

At this point, Adele hiccuped, a hint of pain flashing in her eyes, "If that's the case, it would have been better not to fight for it in the first place."

If she had been content to be a puppet, perhaps Schuster wouldn't have had to sacrifice himself.

“If the academy takes me in, my dear uncle will turn his anger against the academy. Is that alright?” Adele explained the implications.

“That depends on what you think. If you’re willing to change your ways and become an ordinary teacher like those students who stay at the academy, this Grand Duke probably wouldn’t want to offend the academy for that. But if you want to make a comeback and seek revenge, the academy will never be a tool for your restoration,” Venere said frankly.

After a moment of silence, Edel said slowly, "If I am not mistaken, the one sitting on the throne in my place is my sister Sylph, but she is nothing more than a puppet who has been pushed out."

"If I reveal my identity and start a rebellion, it will surely end with our side dying."

“Not only us, but also the Laffner family, the Berbert family, and other families that support me will be implicated.”

"If the kingdom takes advantage of this weakness, the empire will face a desperate situation."

Adele analyzed each point one by one, clearly having weighed these results countless times.

Feld had repeatedly suggested to her that they raise the banner and reclaim the throne that was rightfully hers.

The plan is not without a chance of success, but the Lafner family, as the initiator, will inevitably suffer the most severe blow.

Even if she ultimately wins, how many of these families loyal to her will be left?

Perhaps the best option for the empire is for it to disappear.

The flickering lights reflected the complex emotions in Adele's eyes.

“Since that’s what you think, after you’ve given the order tomorrow, come with me to the academy,” Viner said.

“Mm.” Adele nodded.

After Wiener took his leave, only Edel was left in the room.

She sat there, stunned, tears silently streaming down her face.

The slight intoxication from the alcohol caused her long-suppressed emotions to finally spiral out of control. Adele trembled, saying, "I'm sorry... Schuster... I'm so sorry..."

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“Shuster’s death was a huge blow to her,” Venere couldn’t help but sigh as she returned to her room.

Just now, Adele was like a little girl trying to act mature, so fragile it was heartbreaking.

“Seeing someone unrelated to you die is naturally different from seeing someone you cherish sacrifice themselves in front of you. Adele hasn’t reached the point of being numb yet.” Tissalis’s voice echoed in his mind, tinged with understanding.

Wiener did not refute.

If he fails to win back Tilisa this time, he doesn't know what extreme things he might do.

They might destroy the kingdom before they even defeat the demon god.

"Why not take this opportunity to make a good impression and make Adele fall head over heels for you?" Tilissa suddenly suggested, her tone slightly teasing.

"Hey, what happened to being a role model for students? How can you incite students to take advantage of others like this!" Wiener couldn't help but complain.

It always feels like Tilissa, who rarely appears in public, is letting herself go a bit too much.

“Anyway, you’ve never treated me like a teacher. As Vena’s older sister, I naturally hope that Vena is surrounded by as many outstanding girls as possible,” Tissa replied matter-of-factly.

The problem is, you forced me to call her "sister."

Viner rolled her eyes, too lazy to argue with her, and simply took off the ring and placed it on the table.

He then lay down on the bed, closed his eyes, and ignored it.

Once Venus's breathing had calmed down, the holy ring on the table suddenly emitted a faint light.

"Zhi Dian Zha Na" was slowly uttered by Escudo, and then the long sword transformed into a human form—Tessa quietly appeared.

She looked down at the sleeping Venus, her gentle gaze full of tenderness.

Wiener's brows were slightly furrowed, as if he was still pondering something in his dream, but his face showed a rare tranquility.

Tilisa shook her head helplessly: "What an dishonest guy."

With that, she sighed softly, lay down beside Vina, and closed her eyes.

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Chapter 592 Edel: I've Changed My Mind

The next morning, Vena woke up from her sleep and saw Nie Dōjina lying flat beside her through the blanket, and seemed to understand something.

He reached out and gently tapped the hilt of the knife, calling softly, "Teresa, Teresa?"

Unfortunately, there was no response.

Vina clicked his tongue, got up, changed his clothes, checked his belongings, and finally put the Zhe Dian Zhe Na back into the Holy Ring.

When he pushed open the door and entered the hall, he saw that Edel and Sigurd were already talking about something.

“It seems it’s not too late,” Viner said, stepping forward.

“I thought my junior wasn’t planning on leaving.” Adele chuckled.

Sigurd turned to look at Vina, nodded slightly, and then continued, "Father has already gone to the military camp. He will lead the Iceblade Cavalry to draw attention, and you and His Highness can leave Snowdrift Valley via the side path."

These words brought a look of guilt to Adele's face.

The Laughlin family placed their bets on her, pinning all their loyalty and hope on her, but she failed to reward them and instead plunged them into even deeper danger.

"I'm sorry." Edel bowed deeply to Sigurd.

Sigurd accepted the bow, then turned to look at Vina, his words carrying a hint of warning and resentment, "If I hadn't been unable to protect His Highness, I would never have entrusted him to you."

"Don't worry, I'm an honorary member of the Black Eagles Class after all."

Wiener patted Sigurd on the shoulder and then flicked a badge into his pocket.

That was the class badge that Idel had once awarded him.

Sigurd looked down at the badge in his palm, his feelings complicated. Viner had once ruined his chance to join the Black Eagles class, yet now she was handing him the badge representing the Black Eagles class.

This move is both a form of compensation and a promise.

"Time is of the essence, let's not waste any more time." Sigurd flipped his hand to put away the badge and urged softly.

Venus and Edel quickly mounted their prepared horses and rode away into the morning mist.

"Young Master Sigurd."

Jim, who was waiting nearby, stepped forward and called out softly.

“I understand. Consider this the last act of loyalty from the Lafner family.” Sigurd withdrew his gaze, his expression resolute. “Take me to the glass jar.”

Jim nodded and pushed the wheelchair quickly deeper into the mansion.

The corridor was quiet, with only the soft sound of a wheelchair rolling over the floor echoing in the air.

The glass jar was covered with a dense array of red dots.

If it were truly just a simple cover as Sigurd claimed, why would Feld need to be personally overseeing the operation?

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“If you follow this road for another ten miles, you can leave Snowdrift Valley.” Edel pulled on the reins, stopped the horse, and raised her hand to point the way for Vina.

"It's really difficult to walk," Viner said, sweating profusely.

Without Little Ma's help, with his mediocre horsemanship, he would have to be extremely focused to keep up with Adele.

“Well then, I’ll leave you here, junior.” Edel suddenly smiled.

"What does this mean, senior?" A sense of foreboding rose in Viner's heart.

“I’ve changed my mind about Vina,” Adele replied softly. “I originally thought that as long as I left Snowshoe Valley, my uncle would at least consider the bigger picture and not take his anger out on the Rafna family. But now it seems I was too naive.”

When Schuster was around, she didn't have to worry about being attacked from behind, but now, she has to rely on herself for everything.

Just now, when they parted, she secretly cast an eavesdropping spell on Siget, thus learning the true situation of Snowdrift Valley.

It wasn't that Feld led his troops to draw the enemy's attention; rather, he was forced to defend.

“Although I don’t like the academy, I don’t dislike my junior at all. Vena, you don’t need to get involved in this mess.”

As soon as Edel finished speaking, she spurred her horse and galloped away along the way the two had come from.

Since continuing to flee would not change the situation, she could at least make one last effort for her loyal subjects.

She would never again abandon loyal subjects and flee alone.

"and many more!"

Viner shouted and tried to catch up, but his riding skills were only so-so, and Edel had slowed down earlier to save face for him.

Now, with full speed and the aid of Swiftness, the horse galloped away like an arrow, far beyond Vena's reach.

"Why do they all like to go back on their word so much?"

As I watched Adele disappear in an instant, Venere couldn't help but complain.

He did say he could help Edel seek refuge at the academy, but that didn't mean he would abandon her if she didn't go.

They didn't even give a heads-up, what kind of business is this?

"It feels like someone is implying something."

Tissa's figure was released from the Holy Ring and sat down behind Venus.

She reached out and took the reins from Vina, giving a soft shout: "Giddy up!"

The horse, which had been unruly in Viner's hands, suddenly accelerated and chased after the distance.

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