She stood there quietly for a long time.

In the end, all that was left was a long sigh.

...

[Location: Minister of the Seal's Office]

Beatrice lifted her head and quietly watched the sunset.

Behind her, Qian gently closed her eyes.

After a long time, she said:

"Your Highness, Her Highness Olivia and the others have returned."

Beatrice softly replied with an "Mm," then suddenly said:

"Qian, do you think this will be a memorable adventure for her?"

Qian calmly said:

"Of course, being able to see that person, even just a reflection of that person, Her Highness Olivia would definitely be very happy."

"Although afterwards, she might undoubtedly cry a lot."

Beatrice held a magic photograph in her hand.

It depicted a woman with long golden hair, holding an enormous magic staff taller than two people, wearing a reassuring smile.

The magic photograph had a line of sharp text written on it.

[Dedicated to my beloved and only Princess Consort, Diana Rastima]

In a trance, she seemed to return to a few years ago, to her time studying at Saint Louis Academy.

"She has been calling out to us, her voice passing through the barriers of the sub-dimension and the Fallen Shadow Nether Realm."

"Time and time again, attempting to draw Olivia and me into it."

"So, just like me back then, Olivia will surely enjoy this grand adventure."

"In the Saint Louis Secret Chamber, it holds the final treasure she left for her daughters."

Yes.

Absolutely right.

The grand treasure of the Saint Louis Secret Chamber truly exists!

...

[Location: The outskirts of Titan City]

A gust of wind blew across, scattering the girl's golden hair, revealing red eyes soaked in tears beneath her bangs.

The girl softly said:

"Goodbye again, Mama."

She lifted her head to gaze at the sky, unsure if she was looking at the sky or trying to see someone in another world through it.

In the end, she smiled softly:

"I'm sorry, Mama, I lied to you."

"I left all my beautiful memories and innocence in the Imperial Palace, she will carry the dreams of my youth."

"If I were to leave just like this, that fool Lumi would break down first."

"Father would also be worried; if he got up, all the efforts made so far would be in vain."

"The peace brought by the death of so many people... cannot be destroyed because of me."

"Beatrice seems strong, but she wants to take on the responsibility of an elder sister."

"But... I am the elder sister."

Her smile was gentle, but her words carried a cold curse:

"Olivia, I curse you, your mind will forever stay at the age of 10."

"I curse you, sadness and pain will leave no marks on you, you will be everyone's joy."

"You will be willful, yet remain kind-hearted."

"You will cry and fuss, but not be a bother to anyone."

"You will carry innocent foolishness, but also protect the dreams of others."

"You will live happily, in the days I cannot return, in my place, and then—"

"Become me."

"And I need to do what an Eldest Princess should do."

"The dark side of the Love God…"

"Rudelson…"

"Abyssal Church…"

"Chosen of the Four Gods…"

"Our war has only just begun."

The often rainy Tino City seemed to be clearing at this moment.

In the distance, invisible to the black swan Olivia.

A brilliant light pierced through the clouds, shining on a corner of the city.

On a weather-beaten stone stele were engraved several clear golden letters—

Saint Louis Academy.

...

The next day.

[Location: Tino City · Cemetery]

Louis held a long sword, his expression incomparably calm.

Beside him, a drowsy little swan was teetering, a wildcat was oiling a saber, and the future saintess was staring blankly at a nameless gravestone.

The cemetery echoed with strains of mournful music.

Today was the burial day of Master Rogen.

Saint Louis Academy organized this event; some students only knew a teacher had left them.

The reason why, unknown.

Yet they still took a flower from the nearby basket, each walking forward, placing it on the nameless gravestone.

William, standing behind Caesar, said:

"His remaining possessions were sent to the depths of the underground ruins, to rest eternally with the tombs of the dark crows and the Iron Guard."

Louis nodded, looking at the few people and said:

"Let's go, accompany him on his final journey."

At this moment, it was already the second day since they left the Fallen Shadow Nether Realm.

Louis clearly felt, after this battle, his control over his own power had transformed.

If before, he relied more on the Sin Dragon's weaponry and succubus nature to unleash powerful attacks, recklessly straining his body's immediate destructive force.

Now, he began to shift from roughness to meticulous fine-tuning.

This was merely one of the many benefits gained in the Fallen Shadow Nether Realm.

Very soon.

The funeral concluded.

The group gradually dispersed.

Before leaving, Louis suddenly heard voices talking in the corner.

"Has Master Rogen's daughter not come yet?"

"Ah, who knows?"

"This is too much; Master Rogen was a good person, and now he's gone, yet there's not even a family member to send him off."

"Who isn't saying that? I heard that many years ago, during Mad King Rudelson's time, Master Rogen was late in rushing back, couldn't save his wife, and was left with just one child."

Before Louis could finish listening, Alice bumped into his shoulder, walking over.

"Louis, what are you spacing out for? Let's go, we have a lot to sort out."

"Okay."

Louis turned his head to look at the group.

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