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"Then the gifts from the bishop, great aunt and dad..."

"It's right here, come with me."

Otto walked sideways into the underground space, and Kiana and Natsukawa Tora followed him.

The underground space was not that big, at most it was about the same size as Xia Chuan's villa, right? Glass cabinets were placed next to each wall, and inside were weapons of various shapes - that being said, most of them could be said to be crosses and double guns.

(Is the prototype... the Judgment of Heavenly Fire and the Oath of Judas?)

Xia Chuanhu's eyes swept across each exhibit and he had a rough idea of ​​what these weapons represented.

Soon, under the leadership of Otto, the three came to a glass cabinet that was obviously special.

Looking up at the weapons displayed in the glass case, Kiana took a deep breath, walked forward, raised her hand and gently pressed on the glass case: "I... I'm finally here, Mom."

What is displayed in the glass case is not a [cross] or [double guns], but a huge white [lance].

"The Sixth God's Key: Black Abyss and White Flower."

"The weapon used by the most powerful S-class Valkyrie, [Saint] Cecilia Shaniat."

Otto said, "A few days ago, after you were sure that you could graduate early, Siegfried and Theresa found me and said that they hoped I could give you the Black Abyss White Flower, which was supposed to be unavailable to anyone, and that if it was you, Black Abyss White Flower would definitely accept it."

"accept?"

Xia Chuanhu frowned: "Heiyuan Baihua, are you still picking people?"

"You could say that." Otto looked at the display case beside him. "After the second collapse, we couldn't even find Cecilia's remains, and it took us a long time to find her weapon, the Black Abyss White Flower. As a precious divine key, I had hoped to select a suitable user from the Shanyat family to inherit Cecilia's legacy."

"But unfortunately, the Black Abyss White Flower, which was used by many Valkyries before, has not been able to exert its power since then. It's as if the Black Abyss White Flower refuses to be used by others."

"Therefore, although it is regrettable, I can only regard the Black Abyss White Flower as an abandoned weapon. Kiana, although Siegfried and Theresa advocated so, I hope you understand that this does not mean that the Black Abyss White Flower completely belongs to you. If you are like those who tried before and cannot use the true power of the Black Abyss White Flower, then I will not give you its ownership."

Otto's words made Kiana's expression serious, and she looked at Heiyuan Baihua with solemnity and seriousness.

(Mom’s weapon… Black Abyss White Flower, I have imagined many times fighting with you, wielding you on the battlefield like a mother.)

(Now, it's finally my turn to use you.)

"...I will try, Bishop. Please let me try."

"Of course."

Otto took the ID card from Kiana and took out an ID card of his own. After swiping the two cards on the machine next to the display case, the display case surrounding the Black Abyss and White Flower immediately turned into something like a data stream and quickly disappeared, leaving only the Black Abyss and White Flower inserted in the base.

After taking another deep breath, Kiana took a step forward, reached out and grasped the pitch-black handle of the Black Abyss White Flower.

(It can't fail.)

Standing diagonally behind, Xia Chuanhu watched Kiana's actions, his eyes slightly shifted upwards.

(You can't possibly deny your daughter, can you?)

(Come to think of it, even I didn’t expect this… After all, I really thought you were dead.)

(——Cecilia Shaniat.)

In the [world] that only Xiachuan Hu can see, the somewhat unreal [Cecilia Shaniyate] is standing next to Heiyuan Baihua, gazing at her daughter with extremely gentle eyes.

7. Cecilia Sit-Up Shaniat

Kiana felt like she was dreaming.

If her memory was correct, she remembered that she had taken the initiative to grasp the handle of the Black Abyss White Flower in order to inherit her mother's weapon.

However, the moment she grasped the handle, she smelled a very nice floral scent, and when she came to her senses—

"......Mother?"

In the endless sea of ​​gorgeous flowers, Kiana couldn't help but moan as she looked at the woman in front of her who was wearing a white dress and looking at her tenderly.

She wouldn't be wrong.

Even though the last time she actually saw her mother was twelve years ago, she will never forget what her mother looks like.

Is this an illusion?

Or......

"I see, this is an illusion space?"

Xia Chuanhu's voice suddenly sounded beside Kiana's ears, and Kiana was so scared that she quickly turned her head to look aside: "Brother? You, you are here too?"

"Why can't I be here?" Xia Chuanhu smiled. "If I'm not here, then this illusion set on the Black Abyss White Flower will be meaningless, right?"

"Illusion? I remember that was the foundation that you, brother, have been trying to build over the past two years... In other words, this mother in front of me is indeed—"

"Well, it can be called an illusion, but it can also be called your mother's consciousness."

Xiachuanhu walked forward and bowed to Cecilia: "For us now, it should be said that this is the first time we meet. It is an honor to meet you, Mrs. Cecilia. I am Kiana's teacher and sworn brother, Xiachuanhu."

"You're welcome."

Under Kiana's surprised eyes, Cecilia lifted her skirt and responded to Xiachuanhu's salute: "I should be honored to meet you. Although I have waited for twelve years, I finally waited for this day... You have grown up, Kiana."

Cecilia said the second half of the sentence to Kiana.

[You've grown up, Kiana]

It was just this one sentence, a sentence that sounded ordinary, but Kiana completely lost control of her body in an instant, and rushed directly into Cecilia's arms, hugging her mother tightly.

"Mom, Mom! Are you really my mom? Not a fake one or a dream, but my real mom?"

"Well... Mom wanted to say that, but unfortunately, just like your brother said, the real me is no longer alive. I am just the last remnant now." Cecilia gently stroked her daughter's hair. "I think Mr. Xiachuan should have fully understood it, right? After all, that's what the lady who saved me said."

"—You will understand everything the moment you see me."

indeed.

Xia Chuanhu paused, then sighed: "Before that, let me ask you, is the person who saved you a woman who calls herself the Flower Magician with a particularly rude tone and a bit of a dramatic tone?"

"Yes."

"Tsk...that guy Meili."

Glancing at the familiar sea of ​​flowers around him, Xia Chuanhu held his forehead and said, "Then it seems I have to apologize to you first, Madam Cecilia. I hope that stupid nightmare demon didn't cause you any trouble."

"Of course not. I am actually very grateful to that lady." Cecilia looked at her daughter in her arms. "Although I have already lost my life and body, I am really happy to be able to hug my daughter again in this way and even live with my daughter in the future."

“…Is that so?”

If this was Cecilia's own choice, Xiachuan Hu wouldn't say much.

In Cecilia's arms, listening to the conversation between the two, Kiana was a little confused: "Brother, Mom, what are you talking about? And what are you talking about now, Mom..."

"I already told you it's an illusion, Kiana."

Xiachuanhu explained.

"What follows is just my guess. Twelve years ago, after the Second Collapse, your mother lost even her remains in the final battle. However, in the realm of magic, the [body] and [mind] are things that can be viewed independently to a certain extent."

"And at the moment your mother's body disappeared, or at the moment before that, a master of illusion who was more powerful than me intervened in her death, preserved her consciousness, and stored it in the Black Abyss White Flower."

"To be more precise, it should be that a pseudo-personality named [Cecilia Shaniat] is attached to the weapon Black Abyss White Flower? In terms of the form of existence, it can be said to be a [physical illusion] that only you and I can see."

While saying this, Xia Chuanhu thought of a theory proposed by modern magic department in the past - [Consciousness Inheritance].

By combining magic and science, the magician's consciousness can be completely copied and then stored in a specific container - such as a magic seal. Then, through the inheritance of the magic seal, his consciousness can continue to possess his descendants, thus achieving reincarnation in another sense.

Originally, reaching the origin was not something that could be accomplished in one generation, so magicians would choose to continue to pass on the tradition to their offspring, allowing them to fulfill the family's long-cherished wish. However, there were always some magicians who wanted to reach the origin in their own generation, so it was only natural that this magic theory was developed.

Cecilia's current situation can be said to be a variation of this magic theory.

Using the Black Abyss White Flower as a carrier, through illusion to distort the boundaries and provide a carrier, Cecilia becomes a being attached to the Black Abyss White Flower. It can be said to be an [illusion with a physical entity]. Although the only ones who can see her are Natsukawa Tora who possesses a special magic eye, and Kiana who is the owner.

At the same time, this sea of ​​flowers is also an illusion space. Perhaps it is the effect of the illusion cast on the black abyss white flowers. When triggered, it will interfere with the cognition of the people around it.

Although Xiachuan Hu is extremely resistant to all kinds of magic, he is unable to resist Meili's illusions. After all, he has been tormented by Meili's illusions every night for a long time, and he has no idea how many times she has hacked into his consciousness while he is asleep.

Now there is no doubt that this matter was the work of Mary.

After all, she is the Grand Master who can turn the tide of chaos into an illusion and render it ineffective. Using illusions to distort reality and concepts is a piece of cake for her.

"Anyway, Kiana, you just need to know that your mother survived in another way. As long as the weapon Black Abyss White Flower is not broken, your mother will not be in trouble again. Although currently only you and I can see her, with the magic outfit, even other people can see her."

"Yeah, just like your brother said."

Cecilia caressed Kiana.

"Even though I am long gone, I am still with you now, my beloved daughter."

“Mom… Yeah!”

8. Cecilia's Contract

After letting Kiana and Cecilia, the mother and daughter, stay together in the flower sea world for a while, Xiachuan Hu took the initiative to break the illusion.

He really had no resistance to Meli's illusions. On the one hand, as one of the two people who had been with him the longest, Meli was really good at prescribing the right medicine and leaving back doors for herself. Xia Chuanhu himself didn't know how Meli could use illusions on him again and again despite his EX-level anti-magic ability.

On the other hand, he didn't care at all - he knew he was under an illusion and it would only take a moment to break it.

As for other people's illusions... they will only be effective in the next life.

After returning from the flower sea world, Xia Chuanhu did not mention Cecilia's matter to Otto. He took Kiana and Kurobuchi Shiraha home directly. Although he still had some questions about Helheim to ask Otto, the matters of Kiana and Kurobuchi Shiraha were more important.

Then——

"ZZZZ~~~~"

In the living room of Xiachuan's house.

Seeing Siegfried still not waking up from the corner even though it was almost noon, Xia Chuanhu couldn't help but jump a few times: "This guy... can really sleep."

"Well, Mom... Dad was too happy yesterday... He drank too much..."

Kiana, who came back with the Black Abyss White Flower in her arms, quickly explained to Cecilia who was floating beside her.

But she did not feel any dissatisfaction with her husband's ugly behavior. She just smiled and said, "Yes, I know. He and Theresa came to my place once before. I heard their conversation at that time. I had expected this situation."

"Come to think of it, I haven't congratulated you yet. Kiana, congratulations on becoming an A-rank Valkyrie. It looks like it's only a matter of time before you surpass me, mom."

"Thanks, Mom, but it's still a long way to go before I surpass you."

Kiana said modestly.

"I am seriously inexperienced right now. The first thing I need to do is to participate in as many missions as possible to accumulate practical experience. This will allow me to grow quickly through real combat. Surpassing my mother will come after that."

"Your daughter is very mature, Madam Cecilia." Xia Chuanhu also smiled, "She is really a very good child and student. There are many times when I feel lucky to have such an excellent student and sister."

"Brother, please don't praise me like this in front of my mom. I feel embarrassed."

Natsukawa Tiger's straightforward praise made Kiana blush a little.

Cecilia also smiled and said, "Then Kiana, please hand over the Black Abyss White Flower to your teacher for the time being. Your teacher and I have something to talk about."

"Eh? With my brother?"

"Well, after all, the person who allowed Mom to survive like this has a close relationship with your teacher, and that person has something to tell me."

"That's it, I understand."

Without any doubt, Kiana handed the black abyss white flower in her hand to Xiachuanhu: "Then I will go to the kitchen to prepare lunch first?"

"Well, go ahead, I'll come over later."

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On the second floor, Xiachuanhu's own room.

After tapping on the door and setting up a barrier to block out sound, Xia Chuanhu placed Heiyuan Baihua on the bed and sat down at the computer desk.

"So, what is it you wanted to tell me? What did Mary ask you to tell me?"

"Before that, please let me thank you, Mr. Xiachuan."

On Xia Chuanhu's bed, Cecilia bowed her head deeply to Xia Chuanhu: "In the past seven years, you have really taken care of my husband and daughter, and you also accepted my request and protected Xilin. I really... I am really grateful."

"It's not a big deal. I'm used to taking care of people. It's just taking care of two or three more people. It can't even be called a trouble." Xia Chuanhu waved his hand. "But, according to you, you have been secretly observing us for the past seven years? You can even empathize with the remaining intelligence of yours that I controlled seven years ago?"