Don't confiscate my citizenship

When the sun sets, the lights come on, and the bustling crowd gradually disperses, this solemn and majestic monastery regains its pious tranquility.

The night ceremony begins.

The priests marched to the altar, holding freshly picked moon branches, standing in front of the goddess's flawless statue, and chanting the hymns that have been passed down for thousands of years.

The candlelight fluttered in the wind, reflecting every face looking forward to the fireworks of the festival. On this day, the Saint Cremon Monastery was undoubtedly the closest place to the Moon God in the Cremon Empire.

When it was completely dark, there would be moon lanterns flying, fireworks rising into the sky, and the high priest's prayer dance.

On Eliot Square.

"It's getting colder."

Ifatia rubbed her palms and exhaled a puff of white mist.

As the night deepened, the temperature dropped a lot, and it seemed that light snow was falling again in the sky.

Just now, I followed my sister and daughter to eat some snacks from the Abbey of Saint Clement in the main hall, and then they went to the square and street in front of the Eliot Building, which was full of temporary food shops.

At the beginning, because the lines in front of the popular shops were too long, I decided to take my sister to a place where there was no queue to fill my stomach first.

Now everyone is concentrating on finding a good seat to wait and watch the festival, and there are not so many people buying snacks.

"Mom, put on your scarf."

Huprienne helped Ifatia untie the scarf that was about to loosen and fall off, and rewound it again and again.

Ever since Tamisa commented that she couldn't take care of children in the shadow world, she went to the Ice Witch to learn how to take care of young juniors, and she didn't expect it to come in handy.

The only strange thing is that the person being taken care of is her mother Ifatia who she misses so much.

"Oh, I'm really embarrassed to be taken care of by you, but I feel really good to be your mother."

Ifatia squinted her eyes comfortably, letting Hyperion manipulate her, and found a new parasitic object.

Not only can Hyperion lead her to prevent her from getting lost, feed her, and even when she is tired, she can ask Hyperion to carry her.

Thinking of it this way, it is really a good deal to give birth to Hyperion after ten months of pregnancy.

"I don't have to worry about it anymore. I feel like you have all grown up."

Talia chewed the grilled fish skewers, and there were many skewers in the paper lunch box in her hand, and said to the two.

It's more like Hyperion and Ifatia will take care of each other, and she doesn't need to lead two of them.

In the past, when the weather turned cold in Ikerite, she would help Hyperion put on a scarf, but now Hyperion will help Ifatia put on a scarf.

The three of them had a great time in Brillda today. She didn't have to worry about anything. She just went to eat wherever she went. Hyperion and Ifatia didn't let her worry.

"Sister! You are not allowed to retire. You have to continue to take care of us mother and daughter."

Ifatia had just tied her scarf, she rushed to Talia's side, hugged her, and said to her close to her.

She winked at Hyperion.

Hyperion immediately understood something and ran to the other side to rely on Talia.

"Tata, you still have a lot to teach me."

Hyperion said to Talia.

"I know, I know... Let me go first, I don't want to get the sauce on you."

Talia tried to keep the grilled fish skewers away from them and agreed.

She couldn't just stand by Hyperion and Ifatia.

"Sister, you are really warm, I really envy that boy."

Ifatia wanted to sleep after hugging Talia.

"..."

Hyperion hesitated for a while.

She admitted that what Ifatia said was right, because she also admitted that holding Talia was a very happy thing.

But she always sounded a little weird.

"No, no, holding my daughter is also very happy. I am angry just thinking that the boy will hold my daughter in the future."

Ifatia seemed to realize something, and she patched it up in surprise. She had to treat everyone equally.

Under Lanqi's urging, she had successfully changed her words and replaced "brother" with "that boy."

After saying that, Ifatia felt even more weird. No matter how she said it, she was not a good person inside and outside. How could a mother send her daughter like this.

"Don't say it, Ifatia, the more you talk, the more confusing it is."

Talia ate the grilled fish without distraction.

After she explained the words to Hyperion last time, she and Hyperion had no last grudges. No matter how the relationship with Lanqi would develop in the end, they would not play tricks on each other and would always be the best relatives.

"Yes, mother, as long as you don't mention 'that boy', we won't be embarrassed. Tata and I can actually easily sort out our relationship with him, but you can't explain it clearly."

Hupriyan remembered that when they were in the Southern Wantina Territory and the capital Ikerite, the three of them stayed together all day and didn't bother too much about the issue of seniority. Since the appearance of Ifatia, the two of them were also confused.

"I know, I just don't mention the elder brother."

Ifatia agreed seriously.

"Brother?"

Hupriyan couldn't understand the Krelian language, and even if she used the translation magic, it seemed like the magic was broken.

"No, no, just call her Lanlan."

Ifatia covered her mouth and said.

She thought for a long time but couldn't find a suitable title, and finally found that it was most normal to call her by her name.

So she even pretended to be an elder and called her Lanqi.

Outside, they all called Lanqi by a pseudonym. At first, Talia called her that, but slowly they remembered it.

"Lanlan is okay."

Hearing this, Hyperion felt that her mother had a bit of an auntie's aura.

I didn't know whether it was her misunderstanding or something else, but every time I saw my mother and Lan Qi getting along, I felt that my mother had become like Lan Qi's junior, almost acting coquettishly towards Lan Qi. This was obviously very or even 90 percent wrong.

This sense of dissonance is as if Mom's instructions have been modified by Lan Qi. Even if it is dropped on the battlefield, it cannot be used normally by others.

"Why are you all following the way I call him? In fact, I really don't usually call him that."

Suddenly, Thalia's ears twitched, her brows frowned slightly, and her voice paused with the grilled fish in her hand.

She seemed to hear a familiar voice.

That was the voice coming from far away——

"Well, she looks very beautiful. She is 168 centimeters tall. She looks about 20 to 25 years old. She has long gray hair and an ideal healthy figure. She has never given birth to a child. She talks very little and can hardly smile. She must be here. She bought a lot of food from various nearby stores. Yes, if she bought barbecue from your store, you will definitely remember it..."

Someone is looking for the shopkeepers of various shops to inquire about someone.

The veins on the back of Thalia's hand pulsed slightly.

"Lan Lan, come here!"

She turned around and shouted angrily into the distance.

"Oh eh!"

When Lan Qi heard Thalia's angry voice, he immediately stood up and turned around to report to her.

The shop owner just raised his finger as if he was impressed and before he spoke, the girl who just bought a lot of barbecue appeared.

It was in the same direction as the boss pointed. Sure enough, Talia had bought food nearby just now.

Lan Qi ran closer to where Thalia, Hyperion, and Ifatia were, as if he wanted to see them for something.

"Great. After leaving the main hall, I found you after asking for a while along the way."

Lan Qi smiled and said hello to them.

"You're here! Want to watch the fireworks together?"

Ifatiya clapped her hands happily.

Lan Qi's work is finally over. She has been waiting for a long time.

"..."

Hyperion glanced at Epatia again.

Everything is obviously right, but there is something that feels wrong.

"Sorry, I have work later, so I have to prepare now and go to see Principal Violet."

Lan Qi folded his hands and apologized to them,

"Can you lend me Tata?"

Then he looked at Thalia who had just finished eating the grilled fish and burped, and asked Hyperion and Epatia.

With the help of Secretary Naila, Violet of the Sixth Army Divine Water Beryl agreed to give Professor Landry a private meeting time despite her busy schedule. The time was just after the prayer dance on the day of the Moon God Festival. It seems that it is not possible at present. Soon.

"certainly."

Ifatia and Hyperion both nodded quickly after hearing this.

They understood why Lan Qi wanted to borrow Thalia before going to see Violet of the Sixth Army Divine Water Beryl.

Lanqi needs a master of lie detection, and Talia has unique lie detection and mind-reading abilities.

"You can use it, sister."

Epatia said generously.

Hyperion looked at Epatia again.

"Let's go then, go back quickly."

Thalia threw the paper lunch box into a nearby trash can and spoke to Ranchi simply.

"See you at home later. After I meet with Principal Violet, Secretary Naila will drive me home directly."

Lan Qi said goodbye to Hyperion and Epatia.

"Come back early, it's getting cold."

Hyperion said to them.

Lan Qi's gray coat was actually not very warm, and she didn't know why Lan Qi was obsessed with wearing this kind of outfit every winter after returning from the Northern Continent.

"Don't worry, Xiubao. The Sita Treaty between West Germany and I has been updated to the Xiusita Treaty. We will explain it to you when we get back. In addition, the three of us have to discuss how to sleep in separate rooms."

Thalia waved to Hyperion.

The first two days were under special circumstances. She stayed in the room where Hyperion was staying with Hyperion, but yesterday Sigrid slept by herself.

Now that Hyperion has recovered and can move around freely, Thalia should go back to sleep with Sigrid. In addition, the three of them will have a small meeting to discuss where Hyperion will live. Since they are all If they are playing Lan Qi's fiancée, they should have the same rights as their real fiancées.

What Thalia and Sigrid currently mean is that even if the compromise allows Hyperion to sleep closer to Lanci, they do not want to sleep with Hyperion, otherwise they will both suffer.

…

A few minutes later.

The two strolled to the edge of the main hall.

Dots of starlight swayed on the river, faint but warm.

They are bamboo moon lanterns, decorating this special night.

At first there were only a few, but gradually the number of moon lanterns began to increase.

They were in groups of three and five, and tens of thousands came out together. In the end, there were so many that they couldn't be counted one by one.

Like fireflies, they dance in the night sky, rising lightly and turning into a feast of stars.

"Moonlight."

Thalia murmured to herself, with a hint of emotion in her tone.

The dim moonlight echoes and complements the snowflakes falling from the sky.

Orange lights illuminate the ancient streets of St. Clair's Monastery, and the stone buildings are covered with a golden veil.

She was obviously very peaceful at the moment, and the final battle that would bring everything to an end was about to come, but she felt an unspeakable happiness in her heart.

"Yeah, it's really beautiful from up here."

Lanqi beside her echoed, as if the beautiful scenery in front of him was created by him.

"Your momentum really makes people feel very domineering."

Talia said without criticism.

When she performed temporarily at the Brillda Opera House, she discovered that Lanqi had the talent of a domineering governor, and this talent was unexpectedly good in her opinion. Now she also vaguely missed him pretending to be a domineering governor's limited edition disciple.

"Really."

Lanqi nodded gently, his eyes always fixed on the street below the steps of the main hall.

The sunset had already arrived, but the monastery lit by the lights was no less gorgeous than the daytime.

The students held bamboo lanterns in their hands, some in groups of three or two, some walking alone, with smiles from the heart on their faces.

When the bamboo lanterns were lit, the thin outer umbrellas expanded rapidly, carrying the flames and beautiful wishes, and slowly rose into the night sky.

Lanqi looked up at the rising lights, and his originally low eyesight slowly moved up.

He knew that the reason why the moon lamp could float in the air was entirely due to the buoyancy of hot air, which had nothing to do with magic miracles.

He also understood that when the fuel was exhausted and the flame was extinguished, the moon lamp would eventually fall back to the ground.

But in this brief and beautiful moment, no one would think about these.

"Just like the Krei Empire, no one thought that maybe in two weeks there would be a change that would overturn the whole world."

Talia seemed to see what Lanci was thinking and said.

"..."

Lanci looked at Talia in surprise.

He unexpectedly felt that Talia did not use magic to read his mind this time.

Before he could ask more questions.

A pleasant bell sounded, breaking the tranquility of the night, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, rippling.

The bell sounded like a gurgling stream, repeatedly striking everyone's heartstrings with a certain rhythm.

"Clang, clang, clang, clang..."

Looking in the direction of the sound, many people who participated in the festival had already gathered on the high platform in the distance, and the bell sound came from there.

People sat around the circular stage, and the holy fire was burning in the middle.

Today is the season of thanksgiving, the day to build a bridge of communication with the gods, and also the auspicious day to pray for good weather and good harvests in the coming year.

The people of Blierda praised the grace brought by the merciful silver moon and the healing goddess, and prayed that she would continue to bless all living beings.

The festival will begin soon.

The people who actually performed the ceremony walked out of the square where the bonfire was lit at some point.

Stepping on the rustling steps, wrapped in white clothes, the tall woman gradually let people see her appearance clearly.

Different from her usual attire, the high priestess of the Moon Goddess, Violet of the Blue Jade, was wearing a priest's robe at the moment. Her shoulders, chest, and calves, which were as white as mutton-fat jade, were all exposed, and blushed in the light of the fire.

But all this could not be tainted by the secular eyes.

It was natural for the high priest serving the goddess to perform Kagura in such attire.

Violet of the Blue Jade held up her staff, and her ivory-white arm drew a graceful arc in the air.

As the bell on the staff clanged, the white trajectory cut through the sky, and for a moment there was an illusion of a cold wind whistling past.

"In the name of mercy, courage and wisdom,"

"Moonlight Sanctuary, shining stars,"

"Silver Moon Goddess descends, all things are renewed and revived."

"I am here and now,"

"Sing the song of the Moon God devoutly,"

"May your holy light shine upon the earth--"

The clear and ethereal singing echoed over the square, the words were sonorous and powerful, and every word was weighty.

This is a hymn dedicated to the gods, conveying the world's gratitude for the gods' grace with the purest faith and heart.

The singing seemed to penetrate the barriers of time and space, reaching the ears of the gods in the Age of Gods tens of millions of years ago.

"We will meet this wolf priestess later...Think about it carefully, she is like the chosen one today, and the only one."

Talia looked at Violet's dancing figure and said to herself with a throbbing voice.

Although strictly speaking, the God of War should be their enemy, Talia can no longer hate the wolf tribe.

Just seeing Violet reminded Talia of her beloved daughter in the Shadow World, and Miss Sid, the benefactor of herself and her sister.

"Yes."

Lan Qi responded.

"Hey, you already have three fiancées, why are you still staring at her?"

Talia poked Lan Qi with her elbow and asked teasingly.

"I think Violet shouldn't be an enemy."

Lan Qi stared at Violet's graceful figure and spoke his mind word by word.

His tone was low and firm, but there was a hint of bitterness.

"You don't want to face the situation of Inoan again, nor do you want to face the situation of being threatened by Beelzebub and relying on the favor of God."

Talia quickly realized Lan Qi's thoughts.

She knew that Lan Qi still couldn't forget the lesson of the Flower City.

Having stayed in the Cremon Empire for a long time, he actually received a lot of help from the teachers and students of the Saint Cremon Monastery. If they were to become enemies one day, Lanqi would be more decisive than anyone else, but that didn't mean he didn't have any feelings in his heart.

Talia didn't have a soul connection with Lanqi at this time, but she was more certain than before that Lanqi couldn't really relax recently and would always stay tense and alert.

It was still the same topic before the prayer dance started. The war was about to begin, and as the command tower, he devoted himself more than anyone else.

"No matter how much I do, no matter how hard I work, the only thing I can get is the chance of success, so I have tried my best. I just hope that the gods will really care about me like I pray. Of course, I also hope that the goddess of the moon will love her high priest and bless her. Miss Violet."

Lan Qi said slowly.

"Yes, odds don't equate to victory."

Thalia agrees with Ranchi's point of view.

No matter how many companions and friends support, encourage, and fight alongside them, the final result cannot be guaranteed.

The shadow of failure followed Hei Riqing like a shadow, lingering behind him.

This is exactly what Lan Qi gained in his eternal dream in the shadow world.

"So I didn't make a moon lantern."

Lanci said frankly.

All time and energy must be used to prepare for war, to deal with the vampires, and to prepare for the final battle.

Even if the odds of winning are as high as 99.99%, he must do his best to prevent the one in ten thousand possibility of defeat.

Everything else must give way to this belief.

Without the reflection of the Mirror of Tiberius, sometimes the ninety-nine percent chance of winning would actually be as horribly low as a bubble, because people often can only see one side of things, and the truth on the other side, Often hidden under water, these are the feelings that the ending of eternal punishment brings to him.

As the two chatted, the night sky suddenly became silent.

The festival is over, the festival has come to an end, and the crowds of people in Eliot Square have dispersed after the bonfires have been extinguished, leaving only the swaying lights in the night sky still illuminating St. Creation's Abbey.

The end of the sacrifice also means that the Moon God Festival is coming to an end, and it is also the end of the excitement.

It's time for them both to get down to business.

After meeting Violet, today is almost over.

When night fell, the corridors of the main hall seemed darker than in the afternoon.

"I am indeed the most useful."

Thalia walked beside Lanci, her chin raised proudly.

She wanted to be cheerful and encourage Ranchi.

Lan Qi used to say that she was given as a gift at the beginning, but now that the version has changed, she has finally become Lan Qi's human rights card.

"But you are too strong. I will directly tell you that you are my fiancée. I will take you to meet Violet. She may discover your strength."

Lan Qi seemed to have thought of a question and lectured Thalia.

There were many people outside just now, and I was focused on watching the festival, so I didn’t tell Thalia.

There were fewer people around now, so they could have a good chat while walking on the corridor, almost alone.

"really."

Thalia casually deployed a portable sound barrier.

She knew that she was weaker than Violet, and even if she tried her best to cover up her own magic power, Violet might be able to see that she had an eighth level if she stayed there for a long time.

Logically speaking, she, a fiancée from the border, shouldn't have such strong magical power.

"I will turn back into the Demon King of Mad Love and return to your body."

She suggested to Lan Qi.

When she first arrived at St. Creation's Monastery last time, Lan Qi came to the main hall to meet the principal Violet. At that time, she was in the state of madly in love with the devil, hiding in Lan Qi's soul space, helping him listen to Violet's words.

"Then my work efficiency will be reduced a lot in the next two weeks, and if you disappear every night and go to my room to rest, won't Sigrid and Hyperion misunderstand you?"

Lan Qi asked her doubtfully.

If the summoning state of crazy love is maintained for a long time, Lanqi will be even more exhausted, and his working hours will be reduced accordingly to replenish his sleep recovery mana.

"That's true..."

Thalia said hesitantly.

She can't become Lan Qi's natal summon yet, and the best time is before the decisive battle begins.

She and other big demons also had work during the past two weeks.

To study the blood transformation potion formula left by Maye Qing Esmode in the shadow world, with the help of the Ice Witch who is also proficient in magic engineering and the knowledgeable Pranai, their current research is going very smoothly.

"So what do I do?"

Thalia finally looked up at Lanchi.

Since Lan Qi brought her here, it means that there are other better solutions besides becoming the devil of crazy love.

"Can you please be aggrieved and temporarily turn into a cat and let me carry you to see the principal? All the teachers and students in the school know that I have a cat-shaped contract beast. It can be explained that the contract beast is stronger than a human. I am already at level seven after all. , so that she won’t become suspicious. Even if she is discovered, you can just suppress the magic power to the seventh level..."

Before Lan Qi could finish speaking, Talia covered her mouth with her cheeks flushed.

"You, do you have any other options?"

Thalia was so flustered that she stared at Lanqi and asked.

Putting aside how much she resists turning into a cat, even if she does change, there is no way that Lan Qi can hold her like a pet!

She had no intention of using the [Transformation: Cat] she got from the Shadow World last time.

"The only way is to merge into the Demon King of Love like before. This is foolproof, but I may be very tired in the next two weeks."

Lan Qi lowered his eyes and compromised.

He had no intention of forcing Thalia. Forget it if Thalia didn't want to. Transforming into the Love Demon King in advance was also a solution. He was also ready to explain to his friends that after Thalia merged with the Great Love Poet, special status.

"..."

Thalia was silent for a long time.

Seeing Lan Qi's tired look, she felt a little distressed again.

Everyone was enjoying the holiday today, and she could see that he was busy working overtime.

Lan Qi hasn't rested since she came to the empire, and she knows it better than anyone.

Thalia clenched her fists and hesitated for a long time.

"Then, then I have changed. Just this once, you are not allowed to touch me."

She gritted her teeth and agreed.

"Thank you, Master."

Lan Qi bowed slightly in gratitude.

In the next period of time, it seems that he will not have to have his mana extracted by Thalia.

"Come with me."

Thalia detected the surrounding life forms, grabbed Lan Qi's sleeves, and led him to the empty corridor of the main hall.

She took a deep breath and took out the translucent natural magic card with the cat's paw pattern engraved on it.

Thalia glanced at Lanqi with a complicated expression, as if she wanted to cover his eyes, but knew that it would be useless.

Then she triggered the transformation spell, and her body began to be enveloped in silver light until it was completely wrapped.

Its figure slowly transformed into a cat, and its body size shrank with the spells of magic cards.

After a while, the silver light dissipated, leaving only a ragdoll-like gray cat on the ground.

"He actually turned into a cat."

Thalia raised her paw and looked at her fur ball form.

After she transformed into a cat, she subconsciously wanted to adopt Boss Cat's mouth habit. It turned out that it was not Boss Cat's problem.

"You are so useful."

Lan Qi praised sincerely, knelt down and picked up the gray cat.

The gray cat struggled twice at first, seeming uneasy about losing its center of gravity. Then it calmed down after being held firmly by Lan Qi, and rested quietly on his hand.

"Don't move, Master."

Lan Qi hugged the big gray cat and whispered.

It's fluffy just to the touch, as soft and warm as a blanket.

"Well, then you have to hug me well and don't let me fall to the ground."

Thalia Cat said, scratching Lanqi with her cat's claws.

She now feels that Lanqi is touching her without any scruples. Although this body does not feel like hers, Yu Lanqi's warmth will be passed on to her without reservation, making her try her best to tell herself not to panic. .

"rest assured."

Lan Qi reassured the gray cat who was gradually calming down.

He felt like Thalia was more nervous than he was, and now Thalia was just trying to adjust to being in contact with him as a cat.

"Then I won't say anything next, but today God knows that you know and I know about this matter."

Thalia Cat agreed in an embarrassed voice.

Maybe only by truly treating yourself as a cat, not a woman, can you get along with Lanqi normally in this state.

Otherwise, just thinking about her being held up by Lan Qi in the air would make her feel like dying.

"..."

The moment Thalia took on the oral habit like Boss Cat, the corner of Lan Qi's mouth trembled.

"Why are you laughing, meow?"

Thalia Cat caught Lanci's micro-expression.

He seemed to be gritting his teeth.

"Nothing, I just remembered a legendary voice actor."

Lan Qi would hold back a smile every time he remembered the day Thalia imitated the voice of the cat boss.

Now that he heard Thalia doing it again, he couldn't control the memory.

I have always been cute, meow.

These words seemed to echo in his ears.

He may never forget it in his life.

"I'll catch you to death, meow!"

Thalia Cat understood Lan Qi's thoughts, and immediately started making a fuss, unable to hold him.

"Haha, don't make trouble!"

Lan Qi tried hard to hold the gray cat and stop it from acting up.

The three or two students passing by from the end of the corridor in the distance were attracted by the movement here and passed by after just a glance.

"Professor Landry can flirt with cats."

"Don't tell me, this cat seems to be a contract beast, and maybe it can become a fiancée."

"Damn it, it would be too cruel to not even spare the cat."

"His cats can't all turn into humans. If there are still minors, I will call the police."

"To be honest, if you take a step back, the female cats are pretty good, but the male cats are really a bit..."

They talked in barely audible voices.

Lan Qi was dealing with the big gray cat with all his strength and didn't even notice the fleeting movement in the distance.

Until Thalia Cat stumbled inadvertently, almost throwing herself to the ground, and was immediately picked up by Lan Qi's arms.

"Meow!"

Thalia the Cat exclaimed.

Fortunately, Lan Qi caught him.

"Master, you really are. Anyway, you will only become a cat this time. Let's work together and finish the work. You will never be the same again, okay?"

Lan Qi said to the gray cat in his arms.

"Meow, meow..."

Thalia the cat pretended to be a cat and nodded honestly.

This sense of stability made her heart beat.

She couldn't help but feel glad that she had turned into a cat so that Lan Qi couldn't see her expression clearly.

She didn't know why she was so confused after turning into a cat. The only thing she was sure of was that she would never be able to have such close contact with Lan Qi again as a cat.

Her pride as a princess would not allow her to do this again!