Endless Silver Machine

Aika, Lan Ming and others left Shuoyue Academy earlier than planned by the Senate. It didn't make much sense for Lilith to stay in Shuoyue Academy, so she returned to the Imperial Capital early.

The change in this plan was not even anticipated by the Senate, so it naturally cannot be regarded as a failure of Lilith's mission. But for some unknown reason, the Senate still fulfilled the generous benefits they originally proposed to the Lilith family.

After the long meeting with Augustus, Lilith, who returned to the mansion, had a rare meal with Ms. Elise, who took time out of her busy schedule.

"I don't know what you did at Shuoyue Academy, and I think it's not something I should know. The family's power has indeed been strengthened now. We are now basically on an equal footing with the Fu family. It's all because of you. The results of the efforts brought to the family.”

Lilith ate her dinner quietly. Originally there was no conversation at the dinner table, but Ms. Elise seemed to take time out to have dinner with Lilith just to talk about the changes during this period.

Today's imperial capital does not show any sense of tension during the war. The war has always been maintained within the borders of the Tebiri Kingdom. The Bis Empire has not even been affected in any way. It can be said that the overwhelming advantage of the Bis Empire in this war has been reflected. .

"Mother, thank you for your praise. I am old enough to inherit the family headship. This is the contribution I should make to the family."

"That's right, Lilith, you have grown up, so you must always remember that you must be responsible for your words and deeds. This is also the responsibility you must fulfill as the head of the family in the future. Any of your actions can change overnight It can bring glory to the family, but it can also destroy the entire family overnight."

The sound of knives, forks and dishes was heard on the dining table, and the conversation between the two stopped unnaturally.

Perhaps, even though the two of them were talking about the same topic, they were thinking about other things in their hearts.

"You should know...before you left, the 'Del' family made a request for marriage, right?"

"……Um."

This is the fundamental reason why Lilith resists returning to the imperial capital. As long as she thinks about having to deal with Roosevelt Del, whose relationship has not been broken off, Lilith, who is already exhausted physically and mentally, simply doesn't want to care about this kind of thing anymore.

While using Roosevelt Del, who was the director of the Imperial City Intelligence Bureau, the eldest son of the Fu family, who had fallen in love with Lilith several years ago, also launched a persistent pursuit of her.

If you don't care about their status and current political positions, Roosevelt Del may be a successful man suitable for Lilith, and Lilith does not hate his essence.

But Lilith has already made up her mind, and there is no need to waste time thinking about other marriages.

Ms. Elise also knows who her daughter really likes. If you ask her whether she supports it or not, the answer is more towards the latter.

In today's turbulent background, Lilith's girlish heart cannot be allowed to be willful. Of course, Ms. Elise also came from Lilith's current age, and she also took into account her mood and tried to delay the time to reply to "Del"'s house.

Seeing Lilith's frown, Ms. Elise put down the teacup in her hand.

"Now that marriage is cancelled, it was the 'Del' family who took the initiative."

"Eh?"

Without thinking too much about why it happened so suddenly every time, Lilith's surprised expression was already filled with joy that the marriage was cancelled.

But while Ms. Elise conveyed this matter, she also had an obligation to let Lilith know the cause and effect, although she may not want to know.

"During the time you returned to Frost Moon Academy, major changes occurred in the Imperial Intelligence Agency. Roosevelt Del, as the director, was dismissed and placed on probation."

"A major change in the Imperial Intelligence Agency? Isn't it now completely controlled by 'that faction'?"

Lilith only connected the so-called "major changes" with the August rebellion. If there were any major events that had happened in the Bisi Empire recently, this was the only one that could be counted.

She also investigated information from the Imperial Intelligence Agency in order to get closer to Roosevelt Del. That organization is equivalent to the lifeblood of the Bis Empire. Ninety percent of the empire's data is archived and backed up there, and it also takes care of the exchange of intelligence on diplomacy and other activities. The Imperial Intelligence Agency and its four branches are impregnable and cannot be easily breached.

"Yes, but it is said that this time it was caused by a third-party intrusion." Ms. Elise confirmed her doubts. She knew the lifeblood of the Bes Empire better than Lilith. "It was more like breaking in from the outside than breaking through from the outside." It seemed that the interior was under the influence of spiritual magic. The staff of the General Administration leaked all the information that was said to be very important to the Kingdom of Tebiri. After that, when they were investigated, they all pointed to the instructions of Roosevelt Del. And he himself used the information The identity of the Bureau conveyed wrong information to the frontline headquarters. It is said that the frontline troops of the Tebiri Kingdom are now in a stalemate because of this incident by the Imperial Intelligence Agency. This is half a month since the war began. The main reason why there has been no significant progress.”

"That's right..."

Even if she knew this fact, it didn't sound very real to Lilith.

In the territory of the Bisi Empire, there was no atmosphere of war at all. Ordinary people only listened to the news and made casual comments on whether the so-called war situation had stagnated.

Moreover, for Lilith, the Imperial Intelligence Agency was just a department that she basically had no dealings with. So no matter what kind of "major changes" happened there, Lilith could only sigh with emotion of "So that's how it is."

"What about the current situation of the 'Del' family? If something like this happens, will their family be like the 'Kalu' family..."

"I haven't heard of any special arrangements from the Senate. I heard that the man Roosevelt Del took all the responsibilities." Ms. Elise sighed, "Although he is standing in the Senate Over there, but the values ​​are at least correct. The 'Del' family and the 'Roxi' family also hold a lot of power in the military. Considering this, the Senate may give them some leniency, but it may also be It’s more likely to be bad than good.”

Lilith thought back to the man Roosevelt Del. When I was with him, I thought more about how to use him, and didn't think much about enjoying that time.

Looking back now, if we were just dating as equals in the beginning, we actually didn't have the same greasy feeling of disgust as when we were dating other princes and nobles.

This happened when she went to Frost Moon Academy. Lilith only learned about the general situation from Ms. Elise. She could only pray in her heart that Roosevelt Del would be dealt with fairly, and other things were no longer things she needed to consider.

"I've heard it from Klaus. After leaving Frost Moon Academy this time, you won't go back there again, right?"

"Um."

Lilith nodded without hesitation, this was her determined answer.

"Because the people who need me are no longer in Shuoyue Academy, I can't keep hiding in that safe zone. Many things happened during this period, which made me realize how weak I was after leaving Shuoyue Academy. ."

In order to quickly extract information about the whereabouts of Lan Ming Yiela, the impatient Lilith skipped Roosevelt Del and started directly from his subordinate Lars. Unexpectedly, Lars, who had already noticed it, counterattacked. If Brad Roche hadn't killed the perverted man in time, Lilith couldn't imagine how miserable she would be now.

After regaining her composure, Lilith tried to contact Military Minister Foston. It was obvious that the experienced man had already noticed his purpose, but he had no idea about it. If he hadn't been spared by Fuston, he wouldn't be safe now.

Hearing that the day Aika and Lan Ming left Frost Moon Academy, Lilith found Principal Felice and learned that they were not allowed to return to Frost Moon Academy until the turmoil in the Bis Empire was over. .

In this case, even if you stay in Shimozuki Academy, it is difficult to do something for the person you like. At this time, she thought of the boy she had worked with briefly.

"Mother, I have something very important to say to you. It's rare to have such an opportunity now, so I want to take a little more of your time."

"Is it about future plans?"

"Yes."

Ms. Elise has long seen through that Lilith cannot return to this family just to be the flower of her boudoir. Now Ms. Elise no longer plans a future for Lilith as semi-hardly as before.

Lilith experienced many things where Ms. Elise could not see her, and even had an intersection with the Senate at the center of the August rebellion just after returning to the imperial capital. If she lets go and lets her explore the future on her own, more possibilities may bloom.

"You have grown up and I will respect your opinions as much as possible."

Ms. Elise raised her hand and motioned for Serit to remove the tableware from the table.

After Serit left, Ms. Elise, who was busy with her busy schedule, did not leave the table. Instead, she sat face to face with Lilith, which meant that she had given all her time tonight to her daughter.

The plan to be discussed next had already been fully planned when Lilith boarded the aviation magic ship to welcome her back to the imperial capital. Now it was just to seek Ms. Elise's consent.

The key is whether Lilith is discussing with her mother from the position of "Ms. Elise's daughter", or whether she is negotiating with the current head of the family as the "heir to the family head".

When she walked into this house, Lilith had already adjusted her mentality. Now she is no longer "Senior Lilith" who is an ignorant quasi-graduate, but "Lilith" who is the quasi-heir of the current noble family.

There was no need for her to let anyone else know the full extent of her plans. As long as she gets the permission of the current head of the family, Ms. Elise, Lilith can achieve what she wants to do in her own way.