"Let's go, we should head back," Qian initiated.

Louis nodded:

"Then let's hurry, I feel the weak passage won't hold much longer."

...

After the two left the Fallen Shadow Nether Realm, Louis looked back at the weak passage behind them.

The passage no longer writhed chaotically but completely dissipated in their gaze, as if it never existed.

"As expected... Old Deng, you let us in on purpose!"

The essence of summoning magic is about forming a connection.

Qian's desire to see her mother.

The lingering soul of Rogen in the soul blade yearning to meet his lover.

The two desires intertwined and ultimately formed the basis of the summoning.

This was the reason he and Miss Qian both fell into the Fallen Shadow Nether Realm.

Fate, wondrous and inexplicable.

When the two left the Fallen Shadow Nether Realm, they could vaguely see the rising sun on the horizon.

Louis felt chills run down his spine and turned to Qian:

"Did we really stay in the Fallen Shadow Nether Realm for that long?"

Miss Qian nodded and said:

"They were so absorbed that they both forgot the time."

Louis felt his head was about to explode:

"No, I have to go back to the Prince's Mansion, or things will get chaotic."

He initially thought that even if he was summoned to the Fallen Shadow Nether Realm, he wouldn't stay long.

Unexpectedly, he and Qian, watching Rogen's memory fragments and witnessing the reunion of this pair of lovers, had unknowingly immersed themselves the whole night.

At this point, the maids at the Prince's Mansion should already be preparing his breakfast, or even a butler might have come to his room to wake him up.

If they discovered he wasn't in his bedroom and found the bed ice-cold, they'd know Louis had been gone for hours.

After searching in the Prince's Mansion without finding him, this matter might even be reported directly to the Imperial Palace.

"Damn it, hopefully, they're slower to react today."

Louis bid Qian farewell and immediately prepared to dash to the Prince's Mansion.

"Wait..."

Miss Qian suddenly spoke.

Louis turned back: "What's wrong?"

Miss Qian softly said:

"Thank you for today... Also, could you come with me to see the festival tonight?"

Louis looked at Qian.

The sadness in her eyes had not dissipated.

As for why she wanted to see the festival, it was probably to make up for regrets for her parents, to see the place that held their fond memories?!

But a lone man and woman going out so late at night seemed a bit inappropriate.

Yet, seeing her so disconsolate, he couldn't bear to refuse.

"Sure, let's meet tonight."

Louis agreed to her request.

...

[Location: Prince's Mansion]

Louis looked at Beatrice sitting in the hall, almost breaking into a sweat.

Evidently, his butler and maids were more diligent than he imagined.

Upon discovering Louis was missing, they immediately informed Beatrice.

Even the little swan came over yawning.

Of course, Beatrice knew about Louis's plans for the evening. She raised an eyebrow and looked at him, saying:

"So you two stayed in the Fallen Shadow Nether Realm all night?"

Louis nodded.

"Is everything sorted on Rogen's side?"

Louis thought for a moment: "Theoretically, it's resolved, but whether Miss Qian can find closure is hard to say."

Beatrice shook her head and said:

"I know her; no matter how sad she is, she'll quickly adjust and devote herself to a new life."

Louis said:

"If so, then that's good."

The little swan, trying hard to suppress her drowsiness, finally came to her senses.

She raised her head and glanced at the two, sleepily saying:

"You two are discussing things behind my back again!"

Louis retorted mercilessly:

"Clearly, someone is still not awake even when it's broad daylight and missed it."

The little swan protested: "I just took a short nap! And I heard you promised to watch the bonfire with her!"

Louis wiped off some sweat, glaring fiercely at the little swan.

"Dummy, I've deliberately avoided mentioning it, and you still bring it up? Are you trying to trip me up!"

The little swan pursed her lips, unable to hide her mischievous smile.

Louis nodded and said:

"Yes, so let's go together tonight!"

He looked towards Beatrice.

Beatrice revealed a slight smile:

"Alright, I haven't participated in the Tranquil Festival for many years."

To be precise, after becoming busy with duties, her limited time was heavily compressed.

It's rare to have a chance to relax, so she didn't mind going out.

...

Time rewinded an hour earlier.

Location: Fallen Shadow Nether Realm

After Louis and Qian left the Fallen Shadow Nether Realm, the light gathered by Rogen and his lover began to dissipate.

At the very moment when all light was about to disappear, the memory fragments floating in mid-air suddenly wobbled.

Just like a TV screen turning off when the power is out, the surrounding memory fragments became increasingly blurry.

But in the next moment, several memory fragments burst forth.

Unfortunately, the two of them, having already left the Fallen Shadow Nether Realm, could no longer see this final segment.

In that last memory fragment, the time came to the day Qian's mother died.

Amidst Rogen's cries of grief, Qian's expression was as cold as the river water in January.

Her face was covered in crimson lines, looking coldly at Rogen:

"Why haven't you shed a single tear at this moment."

Having just endured the pain of his lover's passing, Rogen suddenly lifted his head, staring blankly at Qian, a trace of confusion flickering in his eyes:

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