Endless Silver Machine

The meeting between everyone and the Senate was arranged at fourteen o'clock on the same day. After lunch at Lan Ming's reception, he immediately rushed to the audience hall where the Senate was located.

"Wouldn't it be more convenient to arrange it all in one place?"

Ling thought it was troublesome before and complained.

"Having your own exclusive area will definitely feel much more enjoyable than living under someone else's roof."

Aika can actually guess why the royal family specifically designated an exclusive area. On the one hand, it is a symbol of my power, but on the other hand, it is indeed the product of intrigue behind the scenes.

For now, we can call it a realm of non-aggression, but once political struggle comes to the fore, this peace will be broken immediately.

If you say so...

"Is it Zi Ming? Her residence is near the south. Because of me, it is not very far from here. Her constitution is naturally weak and she rarely has the opportunity to leave there. I will go and see her when I have time. …”

Sure enough, as Aika expected, Her Royal Highness Princess Ziming Yiela cannot be seen here. From Lan Ming's lowered eyes, Aika felt that the relationship between the two sisters must be very harmonious.

Is it really necessary to do this? If the two sisters had no desire to compete with each other, then there would be no problem living together.

"Zi Ming... also works very hard."

Regarding this issue, Lan Ming just vaguely answered it. Charlotte, who was sitting next to her, signaled Aika not to ask any more questions with her eyes.

The number of people in the Senate's audience hall was at least double that of Lan Ming's. On the way here, Lan Ming had already explained this to everyone, so the pressure that should have doubled with the number of people was not felt. On the contrary, after experiencing the meeting with Lan Ming, this scene was unknown. I feel like I'm getting used to it a little bit.

Lan Ming stepped forward with elegant steps, put on a luxurious dress and bowed slightly to the dignitaries on the stage, and then immediately raised his head. Charlotte still had her hands behind her back, staying close to Lan Ming's side.

According to etiquette, Aika and the others cannot stand side by side with Lan Ming, but should be two steps behind her. After raising his head, Aika roughly scanned the entire auditorium with his peripheral vision. The old people who should be the "seniors" sat in a semicircle, half male and half female, ten people in total. Those people sitting on both sides and dressed in costumes are probably the royal family or nobles.

"Fellow elders, long-lost greetings, I am the third princess of the Bis Empire - Lan Ming Yiela. The few behind me are the distinguished guests invited this time. I believe everyone present has a little knowledge of their deeds. There is understanding.”

Although Aika and Wei Xi were not mentioned in public reports, the actual situation has become well-known among the royal family and nobles. This is also the reason why so many powerful people gather here.

"Well, we already know about your affairs." The kind-faced old lady sitting on the right side of the high platform smiled and nodded, "Mr. Aika, Miss Weixi, on behalf of the Senate, I would like to express my gratitude to you."

"Thank you, this is what we should do."

Aika took two steps forward, came to Lan Ming's side, and put his left arm across his chest to show respect to the Senate.

Wei Xi also stood next to Aika and bowed slightly.

"Miss Weixi, although you have left the Holy See, you are still our trustworthy friend. Please don't forget this."

The old man sitting on the left said this to Wei Xi in a firm tone.

"Thank you, thank you..."

Wei Xi seemed a little at a loss when she was suddenly treated so warmly. She didn't raise her head, probably because she didn't dare to look directly at those people.

"Miss Luoluo...is Mr. Aika's sister, right?"

"Ah, yes, yes!"

Luo Luo, who originally thought it had nothing to do with her, was suddenly called upon and stuttered in her answer. Fortunately, she stepped forward in time to adjust her gaffe, making it harmless.

The old man on the right who called her by name smiled generously and didn't seem to mind much. Luoluo blushed with embarrassment at his laughter.

In the eyes of their elders, there is no doubt that I am just a child. No matter how mature I pretend to be, it is just like playing house. Moreover, the old man seemed to be very kind, not the kind of person who would be aggressive.

"Since we are here in August, we are all distinguished guests. You don't have to feel restricted, just have fun."

In just a few words, he expressed his care for Luo Luo and relieved Luo Luo's pressure a lot.

"Then I appreciate your kindness."

In the following conversation, Luo Luo never made that simple mistake again.

"Heinz children, come forward."

As expected, the most important person was placed at the end, and was called by his family's surname. There were whispers around, but it quickly subsided.

Ling didn't care about the eyes focused on him, strode forward, briefly saluted the elders on the high platform, and then waited for their speeches.

The words came a few seconds later than expected, and the old man on the left who had just spoken slowly spoke.

"I feel deeply sorry for what happened to the Heinz family."

"..."

"We indeed entrusted the Holy See to carry out that task, but we did not expect that they would use such drastic methods. In the final analysis, this is indeed our mistake. Although I know that this formal apology is very important to you and the entire sea. As far as the Inz family is concerned, it’s not even a drop in the bucket, but at least, please accept it.”

The ten senators present, either holding crutches or standing with their hands behind their backs, all stood up from their seats. There was a sudden uproar in the hall, and all the nobles stood up like the senators. Even Lan Ming also faced Ling.

Led by the ten elders on the high platform, except for the four Aikas, everyone present bowed their heads to Ling.

There was silence in the entire hall.

The Senate apologized to an individual, which was something unheard of since the founding of the Bis Empire. This apology comes from a country that has lowered its noble head to Ling.

Aika looked at Ling not far away. He didn't know what Ling was feeling at the moment. Shock, anger, sadness, no matter what kind of mood she was in, he couldn't tell it from her now. Ling stood alone in the center, as if time had stopped. After a long time, she slowly leaned forward.

"Thanks……"

There is no emotion in this sentence, just two cold words.

After receiving these words from her, the senators raised their heads, and the nobles took a step slower and took their seats again.

"Thank you for your understanding."

They were all business-like conversations, and just like the cold answers, they had no warmth. Everyone here knows this. But this drama must be performed according to the script. It was because of knowing this that Ling did not vent his true feelings. In that case, not only will you get nothing, but it will also hurt everyone.

"The dead are gone, but so are the living. Please Miss Ling, as an ordinary girl, live strong."

"I'm sorry, I'm afraid it would be difficult for me to forget my family."

"We don't want you to do that. Now, the Heinz family's magic weapon - the Light Flame Sword no longer exists. There is no need for you to stand on the front line on behalf of the Heinz family. The Senate will unconditionally bear your responsibility in the future. Everything you need in life, you just need to grow up well with this belief."

Wait, what does this mean? Did the Senate misunderstand something?

If this was not the reception hall, after hearing these words, Aika might have directly asked the doubts in her heart. He quietly looked at Luo Luo and Wei Xi, but they seemed to be unable to understand.

"I am very grateful for the kindness of my elders. But I believe that my family members who have passed away must hope that I can go all the way with my own feet. Even if it is not smooth sailing, the success or failure along the way will become a priceless treasure for me. . Once again, I would like to thank all the elders for their concern for me."

The perfect answer, Ling stood proudly, with long golden hair flowing, which was so dazzling.

Unable to tell whether this was Ling's sincere words, Aika only saw her bow deeply and only raised her head after a few seconds. Looking back at the high platform again, the kind old lady showed a happy smile, and the other elders also nodded with satisfaction or approval.

Ling rejected the Senate in a polite manner and did not arouse their resentment at all.

"If you decide so, we will support your idea."

The old lady ended Ling's topic with these words.

"I have a proposal."

Just when everyone thought the meeting was about to end, an old man sitting on the left suddenly spoke.

"Mr. Aika and Miss Weixi protected Frost Moon Academy from the threat of fourth-level monsters. This news is already known to everyone. Miss Ling and Miss Luoluo provided a lot of help. So here, I want to hold a competition , let us, the knights of the Bis Empire, also have a glimpse of your strength that is enough to defeat the fourth level of monsters, so that they can get some stimulation and be able to rise up, which is definitely a good thing for the Bis Empire."

"Please, please wait a moment, Your Excellency Aemilius, they are still students, is there anything wrong with this?"

This proposal was unexpected by Lan Ming, so she seemed a little anxious.

"Her Royal Highness Princess Lan Ming Yiela is right. Your Excellency Aemilius, isn't this a little too hasty?"

The old woman who spoke before also raised objections.

"This is a rare opportunity. Lord Marcus and Lord Scaulus, do you also have the same idea?"

Aemilius did not take back his proposal, but asked the two old men beside him.

"I think His Excellency Aemilius's idea is very good. This can also allow us, the knights of the Bis Empire, to see a wider world."

"Yeah, that's true."

The two men nodded in agreement.

"Your Majesty Junius, what do you think?"

As if to show off his victory, the old man once again asked the old woman named Junius for advice.

"I agree with Junius-dono's idea. They are invited to visit Augustus as distinguished guests. If something unexpected happens, it may become an issue between the Bisi Empire and Frost Moon Academy."

"Your Excellency Aemilius, this responsibility is not something you can bear. Please think twice before you act."

The two old men beside Grandma Junius stood on her side.

The debate on the high platform was reaching a fever pitch, but the four people at the center of the topic had no idea what to do. The nobles seemed to be very interested in the outcome of this serious discussion, and no one left impatiently because of this farce.

"Ling, I don't seem to understand."

"Don't look at me, I don't know what they are talking about."

From this perspective, the Senate also has its own internal problems.

The main argument on the high platform seemed to have come to an end, and the audience hall gradually became quiet.

"Then, I wonder if you are willing to compete with our knights from the Bis Empire?" The person who announced the news was the old lady Julius who just did not want to give in. "We will not force you to agree, and you are willing to participate. Those who want to take part will take a step forward. The knights as opponents are selected by our Senate, and the number of people participating is the same as yours. Except for magic equipment, there are no other restrictions on weapons. The results are up to the point."

"In this case, I will also participate."

The first one to take the step was Lan Ming, who had been silent. Charlotte didn't expect that Her Highness the Princess would suddenly make such a move, and he didn't have time to stop her the moment she made the move.

"Her Royal Highness Princess Lan Ming Yiela, please forgive me for not agreeing to your request. The only people invited this time are everyone from Frost Moon Academy."

Aemilius shook his head and regarded Lan Ming's determination as a joke.

"Your Highness, please stop it..." Charlotte reminded her carefully from behind, "If you come forward, things will get bigger and bigger."

"Her Royal Highness Princess Lan Ming Yiela, please don't make things difficult for us..."

Grandma Junius also looked embarrassed.

When Charlotte was distressed, the four of them seemed to have come up with an answer.

"Your Highness, trust us."

The two people standing next to Xia Luo were Aika and Ling, while Luo Luo and Wei Xi stayed behind. She didn't know why they could make such an arrangement in such a short period of time, but from the look in their eyes, she knew that she no longer needed to appear.

"Then don't disappoint me."

Lan Ming stepped back from between the two of them with peace of mind.

"Mr. Aika, Miss Ling, are you sure you want to participate?"

Grandma Junius confirmed it.

"Luoluo is not used to participating in such activities. I will work hard for her sake."

"So it's enough for Wei Xi and Luo Luo to cheer us on in the stands, which can also reduce the number of opponents."

The knights have gone through a long period of coordinated training. With four knights as opponents and two knights as opponents, the difficulty is not proportional to the number of people. Luoluo wanted to participate at first, but Aika rejected it. Wei Xi's barrier magic requires the support of time. In this case, it may be difficult to delay enough time. In order not to hold back the two of them, they had no choice but to give up participating.

They all understand each other, so they can decide on the candidate in a very short time. In fact, everyone initially considered not participating, but considering the positions of Lan Ming and Xia Luo, Aika and Ling decided to stand up on their behalf.

Although this pairing worries Luo Luo and Wei Xi from all aspects, in their own eyes, it may be the most reliable and only choice.

"The time is tentatively set to be a week later. You have just arrived in August, so it is a good choice to take this opportunity to appreciate the scenery here."

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