People are at the border, but they become the incarnation of the sun

"Oh, so you are Laya."

At this moment, the petite and plain-looking girl sitting on his shoulder suddenly spoke.

Her voice naturally caught Laya's attention, but Laya was not frightened by the talking doll and responded respectfully: "Yes, it's me... You should be the distinguished guest that Lady Tanis mentioned, right?

...Hello, I am Laya, serving Master Tanis of the Volcano Mansion..."

It's like a machine. Every time I meet someone for the first time, I have to introduce myself in this way.

But unlike machines, that humility cannot be replicated.

Moreover, although Lani knew Laya's identity, she still chose to listen to the girl's narration, and the look she gave Laya was somewhat intriguing.

"...Hello Laya, I am the Moon Princess, Witch Lani, and Reinhardt is my Darkmoon Companion."

The main reason why she introduced herself so solemnly and listened to Laya's nagging patiently was because Laya's identity was extraordinary.

Although she didn't know the details and didn't know who gave birth to Laya, she was sure that Laya was not a servant but the child of her second brother Lakkad.

However, in Laya's body, she not only felt Kalia's blood, but also seemed to be mixed with an ancient bloodline...

However, Reinhardt knew exactly what that ancient bloodline was.

Laya's real name is Zelayas. She is the offspring born from the union of Lacard and Orochi through a ritual. Her golden hair is inherited from Lacard and is proof of her being Lacard's offspring.

Laya's other form - the snakeman - is irrefutable evidence that she inherited the bloodline of the God-Eating Serpent Lakkad.

That's right, Lakkad is different from Latan and Lani. His mother Lenara has black hair and his father Radagon has red hair, but he has blonde hair, just like Marika's.

This really makes one wonder what Queen Marika was doing when Radagon was having the baby-making activity with Lenara.

It's really intriguing.

However, although Laya is the offspring of Lakkad, she is actually a miserable person.

A poor man who can't even remember his own life experience.

Even if I remember it, I don’t want to face it.

This made Reinhardt look at Laya with a little more sympathy.

"It's just as I said. You are a hero. Even Lady Tanis has taken the initiative to invite Her Highness Lani to go to the Volcano Mansion with you..."

"Hero? No, no, no, I'm not." Reinhardt waved his hand to deny Laya's statement.

He never calls himself a hero.

Because the hero has to carry too much, and it is not something his small body can bear.

Moreover, his flexible moral bottom line does not make him worthy of being a hero, but more like a villain.

The most crucial point is that the fact that Tanis invited them to the Volcano Mansion may have nothing to do with him at all, and it may be more because of Lani.

Perhaps it was because Lacard, who had transformed from a [Justice Officer] into a [Profane King], missed his family.

I want to see this sister whom I haven't seen for a long time.

but.....

"But I don't need to help you find the necklace or anything this time, right, Miss Laya?" he suddenly said jokingly.

"?"

Laya tilted her head slightly and replied with a smile, "No, my necklace isn't lost this time, so you don't need to help me find it."

"This time, all I need is for you, Lord Rhine, and Lady Melina to hold my hands."

I don’t know whether Laya is pretending to be stupid or is really stupid, it is obvious that he has something else to say.

But judging from Laya's straightforward way of thinking, she must be really stupid.

So, he and Melina held Laya's hand as she requested.

"...I sincerely hope that you will walk on the same path as Lady Tanis."

This was the last whisper he heard in the ruins of the Yatan Plateau.

As the words fell, his vision and mind became hazy, and he suddenly felt a light enveloping him.

When he opened his eyes again, he found that he was no longer in the Yatan Plateau, but in an ancient house. What came into view was a spacious and elegant hall. Laya, who was responsible for leading them here, had disappeared.

And for some reason, the light in the hall here was very strange. It was not only dim but also filled with a dark red hue.

This faint red color is reflected by the flames in the fireplace and the strange red light emitted by the standing candles and torches.

It gives people a feeling of depression and mania.

However, this is only for other people. For Reinhardt, he feels that this place is suitable as a club or something like that.

Look, if we change the red lights and red candles here into small pink lights, wouldn’t the atmosphere be improved?

I guess I can definitely make a good price.

This is the residence of [Justice Officer] Lakkad, the gathering place of those who rebel against the law.

"Welcome to Volcano Mansion."

Following the sound, I saw a beautiful woman sitting there elegantly, followed by a male Crucible Knight holding a greatsword.

The axe crest on the helmet is described as the symbol of the knight Otobis and his men.

Behind him was a huge portrait.

Seeing that he was indifferent, the woman stretched out her hand and beckoned to him, "...Please come over here."

"My name is Tanis, and I am the owner of this mansion."

When he came over, the masked woman sitting on the chair who called herself Tanis introduced herself and looked at him again.

No, to be precise, it is examination and observation.

The Crucible Knight standing next to Tanis showed solemnity and vigilance under his helmet, and even the greatsword in his hand was gripped tightly, making a faint creaking sound.

The posture of being ready to fight at any time seemed as if he was always on guard against him attacking Tanis.

The moment he stepped into the Volcano Mansion, he felt the threat from the Crucible Knight.

Very unfriendly...

In other words, he is not wearing Kalia's armor or carrying Kalia's knight sword, otherwise he would have fought with this guy.

Didn't you get beaten enough by the Knights of Kalia back then?

"rude."

Tanis immediately scolded the Crucible Knight beside her. Upon hearing this, the knight loosened his grip on the sword, but his eyes remained unchanged.

The Crucible Knight knew him, and he also knew the Crucible Knight.

They were originally subordinates of Ge Fulei. Since Ge Fulei was exiled from the border area, the Crucible Knights also dispersed and spread out to various places in the border area to find new jobs.

The man in front of him was just like that. He joined the Volcano Mansion and became a subordinate of Lacard. He had followed Lacard as a knight to the Royal City of Rodel.

Nowadays, it’s not surprising to see him next to the concubine Tanis.

Then Tanis said to him: "Laya once mentioned you. I heard that you are a hero with great potential."

"Now it seems... it is indeed so. He has become the husband of [Moon Princess] Rani, and the consort of the new Queen of Kalia."

"...On behalf of Lord Lakkad, I offer you the highest and most sincere blessings of the Volcano Mansion."

Tanis bent down slightly and lowered her head to him, and he accepted the respect calmly.

Because he is qualified.

If Lacard himself were here, he would not be able to accept it no matter what. But she was just a concubine. No matter how much Lacard loved her, she was still a concubine after all, and her status was inferior to his in every aspect.

The same goes for Lani, and he was not polite at all to Tanis.

"...Tanis, it's been a long time since we last met. I remember the last time we met was before [Gold] Godwin died."

The petite Lani who was sitting on his shoulder disappeared and returned to hanging around his waist, as if she had lost her soul.

At the same time, beside him, as the light blue starlight gathered, Lani herself slowly appeared and sat on the padded chair with her fingers slightly raised.

She still looked so elegant, and just sitting there she could make people feel the majesty of four thick books.

But the look she gave Tanis became very unkind and unfriendly.

However, Tanis seemed not to feel it and nodded calmly in response: "Yes, Your Highness Lani, we haven't seen each other for a long time."

“…So, Tanis, can you please explain your words and actions?

As far as I know, you are just my brother Lakkad's concubine. What qualifications do you have to be the owner of this Volcano Mansion?"

Lani asked directly without any hesitation or greeting.

But in response to Lani's questioning, Tanis raised the corners of her mouth under the mask in an elegant arc, and said slowly:

"Lord Lacard naturally has his own affairs to attend to, so he has entrusted me with full authority to manage this Volcano Mansion. I'm sure Your Highness, Lani, has no objection to Lord Lacard's decision, right?"

"...Since it was my brother who made the decision, I naturally have no objection. But where is my brother Lakkad now? Didn't he say he wanted to see me?"

"Please be patient, Your Highness, Lani. You should know that Lord Larcade has embarked on a dark and thorny path just like you.

Blessed guidance, the arrogant words of the finger—

We disdain everything that is imposed on us, and we raise our swords against the golden tree. It is precisely because of this that Lord Lakkad is now somewhat overwhelmed.

Let's take a break today. I'll personally take you to see Lord Larcade tomorrow, okay?"

Even though Tanis explained to Lani calmly, the scene was full of tension.

They were clearly invited here, but both the host and the guest were very hostile, and there was a sense of tension.

Lani looked at Tanis deeply, nodded, and said, "Okay, then we'll stay here for the time being. I hope to see my brother, [Justice Officer] Lakkad, tomorrow."

Lani has always maintained a disgusted attitude towards Tanis.

This dislike was not due to her background, but because he instinctively disliked this woman.

But her second brother Lacard has a strange personality and has a special liking for torture. It is also rumored that Lacard has an abnormal sexual orientation, which makes it difficult for her to find a suitable partner.

So she couldn't say much about Tanis's affairs.

"Thank you for your understanding... There are guest rooms at the end of the corridor for you to use. Laya will show you the way. Please treat this place as your own home and enjoy everything you have."

Tanis really acted like the owner of the Volcano Mansion, and even ordered the servants to prepare rooms for them.

At the same time, Laya emerged from the dark corridor leading to the guest rooms and said respectfully, "...Everyone, please follow me."

Lani, who was sitting on the chair, looked at Laya, then turned her head to look at Tanis, and finally looked at him.

"...My king, you go first. I still have something to say to Tanis. I will come over later."

"okay."

He immediately nodded in agreement.

In fact, from the very beginning he didn't want to communicate too much with Tanis, and he was not very good at this kind of situation.

It was okay for him to fight, and it was okay for him to socialize. And it seemed that Tanis didn't regard him as an ordinary faded person, but as the king's husband of Kalia.

And no one around him said anything, so Melina, as a little unknown person, couldn't help much.

Therefore, it would be better to leave this kind of conversation and meeting to Rani, the princess of the Kalia royal family.

Lani is a professional in this area.

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Oh, look what I found, a big shiny bald head!

My God, I swear I have never seen such a bald and bright bald head. It is even brighter than the 60W light bulb in Aunt Mary's house next door!

How did this bald head grow like this?

The above is Reinhardt’s psychological activity at this moment.

Led by Laya, he walked into the dark corridor, but on one side of the corridor he found this bald man squatting there as if he had suffered a great injustice.

And because he was wearing dark-colored clothes, the bald head became even more obvious. In this dark classical corridor, it looked like a big light bulb floating in the air, forcing him to stop and observe carefully.

"Lord Rhine...?"