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

233. Millicent: Can I be your sharp blade? (5.4K)

At night, the light of the golden tree stops illuminating the border area.

On the branch of the holy tree, Abrefil, Reinhardt sat on the thick trunk and looked out at the Royal City of Rodel on the Yatan Plateau and the places beyond.

Listening to the sound of waves rising and falling in my ears.

The knights and soldiers of the Holy Tree were busy gathering, even Loretta was busy, and no one had time to spare to receive these uninvited guests.

This is a good thing, as Ashmi and Melina are staying in the room, which allows him to enjoy this rare moment of peace and quiet.

But then again, the architectural style of the Holy Tree is truly amazing.

The buildings on the Abrefil side are of different heights and the streets are narrow, but it is filled with a unique artistic atmosphere.

It is completely different from the grandeur of the royal city. Instead, it is filled with a quiet and elegant feeling, a bit like the Aegean style?

If the purity of Kalia carries a sense of solemnity, then the holy tree offers the kind of tranquility that makes people feel free and relaxed.

This is very similar to Michaela, the freest among the demigods, an existence not bound by a mission.

Just like this loli statue.

His eyes involuntarily stopped on a lifelike statue.

It is carefully carved from white jade and has a unique beauty, and even the details are perfectly restored.

She was simply wearing the familiar halter dress, with her slightly curly long hair draped behind her back. She had a thin braid on the left side that fell to her chest. There were two slightly raised hills on the flat grassland.

The girl closed her eyes and tilted her head back, as if she was praying, or as if she was listening to the birdsong and fragrance of the flowers of this sacred tree.

Well, this sculpture shows the side of Saint Torina, not Michaela.

However, these are not the only areas that have been restored.

In his current position, he was able to explore the inside of the skirt, which was also smooth and flat.

It's really restored.

but....

"Why, aren't you going to get some sleep?"

"...I can't sleep."

Millicent's voice came from behind him, and then she slowly walked to his side and sat down. Looking at his face that always had a smile on it, she asked curiously, "Mr. Rhine, what were you doing just now?"

"Nothing, just...looking at the scenery and enjoying this moment of peace."

Reinhardt spoke calmly, without even a hint of panic, and just spoke casually.

The main point is that he is not ashamed of lying.

But he was telling the truth.

It seemed like he hadn't enjoyed such quietness alone for a long time.

Ever since I started traveling with Melina, troubles have never stopped. Either my back is tired or I am exhausted. It's really tiring.

"....is that so?"

Millicent lowered her head slightly, casting her gaze downward, but the expression on her face was one of worry and sometimes nostalgia.

"Why, are you nervous?" He couldn't help but teasing.

But Millicent's answer was quite unexpected. She nodded slightly and answered frankly with a very serious attitude:

"Well, I can clearly feel that I am getting closer and closer to Marennia. She is right below the sacred tree."

As she spoke, Millicent's eyes did not even leave the sacred tree below, as if she could see through the layers of trees and buildings to Malenia sleeping at the roots of the tree.

Millicent's expression immediately piqued his interest, and he continued to inquire:

"So, what are you going to do when you see Marenia?"

He followed Millicent's line of sight and looked down at the branch of the holy tree - Abrefil. There was a crowd of people below, and knights wearing holy tree cloaks were gathering together, including a large number of noble knights.

The knights seemed to be heading towards the sacred tree to clear the way for them and open a path forward.

However, Millicent shook her head when she heard his question.

"I do not know."

She had clearly made preparations and had decided on the purpose of this trip, but now she was a little confused and didn't know what to do.

"But if I can survive, I hope you can grant me a request."

Suddenly, she slowly raised her head and fixed her gaze on Reinhardt.

For some reason, she always had an inexplicable feeling in her heart when she came to the sacred tree this time.

She felt that she would die here, and even though most of the scarlet corruption in her body had been suppressed, she still felt that she could not bear to see Malenia, so she wanted to say everything she wanted to say now.

"If I can survive, I hope you will let me stay by your side, be your sharp edge, and pave the way for you."

"....Are you kidding me, Miss Millicent? This joke is not funny..."

He was about to answer like this, but the moment he turned his head and met Millicent's eyes, he swallowed his words back.

"...You know, I'm not kidding."

Millicent's golden eyes showed an extremely firm belief like obsession.

"Reinhardt, you saved my life. If I hadn't met you, I would have died from the disease in the Church of Corruption. Moreover... you helped me see what it means to be a demigod, and gave me such a precious gift..."

Millicent used her prosthetic hand to gently stroke the sheath of the sword in her arms.

Even though so much time had passed, there was no sign of wear on the scabbard. It was obvious that Millicent cherished this weapon very much.

Even though the knife is not actually that valuable, Millicent still regards it as a treasure.

Then, she raised her head and looked at him, "So, I hope to repay you."

"But I have nothing to repay your kindness. All I have is this broken body..."

There was a hint of regret in Millicent's voice, but then it became serious and resolute.

"...If you don't mind, I'm willing to be your sharp edge and pave the way for you."

The girl repeated her oath again.

But this time, there was still no response from Reinhardt.

A faint smile appeared on his face, and then his gaze left Millicent and turned to the vast ocean in the distance.

He didn't know why, but he wanted to laugh now.

I even want to ask, is this a skill passed down from our ancestors?

Marenia becomes the blade of her beloved brother, but Millicent is about to become his blade.

What kind of ancestral skill is this?

But he didn't say it out loud, nor did he laugh out loud. He just kept a faint smile and stared into the distance.

"You...don't want to?"

Perhaps it was because of his smile, perhaps it was because she didn't hear the answer she wanted, or perhaps it was because of her own disability, but Millicent's voice began to tremble uncontrollably, and she couldn't help but feel uneasy.

She is afraid.

Afraid that Reinhardt would refuse.

Since when, Reinhardt has left an indelible mark in her heart and has become particularly important.

Girls will fall in love, even Millicent, the incarnation of [Valkyrie] Marenia, is no exception.

She has her own feelings too.

Not to mention that when she was stuck in the dark quagmire, unable to struggle and unable to see the light, Reinhardt reached out and helped her.

Perhaps all this was destined when the corrupt church was saved.

"Not really."

His answer made Millicent feel relieved, but the following words made her feel a little confused.

"I just don't know how to answer..." Reinhardt said calmly while gazing into the distance.

To be honest, he really didn't know how to respond.

Not interested in Millicent?

On the contrary, he was very interested in Millicent.

Otherwise, such a decision would not have been made that year.

But there are already too many people around him.

There are still so many people whose feelings have not been reciprocated, and it is really inappropriate to take on more foreign debt now.

And the most important thing is that it is difficult to describe his feelings for Millicent. It is not the kind of possessiveness or love. He just hopes that this poor girl will come into this world and live well as a living person, rather than a walking corpse threatened by scarlet corruption for life.

Live the life that you should live as a human being.

"So let's talk about this matter after we meet Marennia."

Reinhardt gently held Millicent's hand and said firmly as if vowing, "Don't worry, I will never let you die here no matter what."

If he remembered correctly, Millicent's four sisters were waiting in the Corrupted Lake near the roots of the sacred tree.

Waiting to kill each other, after death, they will turn into scarlet flowers to bless Malenia to become the Scarlet Goddess.

But it’s harmless.

How dare a mere scarlet corruption compete with the blazing sun?

As long as he is here, those four guys still want to touch Millicent?

All the ashes were scattered for them!

"Mr. Rhine...Miss Millicent?"

As soon as Finlay came over, he saw Reinhardt holding Millicent's hand, and Millicent had a look full of desire.

For a moment her brain was unable to react.

After a moment, I even imagined that there might be some relationship between the two of them.

"...Master Fenlei?!"

Millicent turned around and saw Finlay, and her emotions fluctuated slightly.

Reinhardt, on the other hand, calmly and naturally let go of Millicent's hand, slowly stood up and asked, "Is everything ready?"

There was no embarrassment or tension of being caught in an affair.

Fenlei looked at him suspiciously for a while, and even wondered if he had seen it wrong.

But she quickly put her doubts aside and respectfully gave him a knight's salute. "Yes, as you requested, the path to the sacred tree will be cleared for you."

"Are you going to meet Lady Marenia now, or wait until daybreak..."

"Now."

Reinhardt turned his head to look at the sky, then looked at Fenley again, "It's already dawn."

As his words fell, the golden tree in the distance seemed to be called, and a dazzling light bloomed from its illusory and thick trunk, dispelling the darkness and bringing light to the border area.

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The sacred tree named after Michaela is like Michaela's other half.

Possessing Michaela's will, it accepts all living beings in the border area.

As the saying goes - "The Holy Tree is a big stage, come if you have the guts", but this does not only refer to the group of Sons of Platinum who are steadfast in Ceremonial Town; there are also the ants that spit acid and give people goose bumps wandering on the tree trunks, and the Oracle Messengers that blow out golden bubbles; there are the hybrids and the carnivorous plant Miranda wandering in the courtyard; there are the Noble Knights and Holy Tree Soldiers guarding the Holy Tree City and the Holy Tree branch Abrefil.

There are also corrupt tree spirits hidden under the sacred tree and in the corrupt lake, as well as crystal people and royal ghosts that can only be found in some secret places.

These beings are full of threats.

Fortunately, the Holy Tree Army had driven these guys away, clearing a path for him.

Otherwise it would be quite troublesome to deal with, after all, you can't burn the sacred tree accidentally.

Otherwise, Michaela would probably jump out and cry, punching his chest with her little fists.