Villain: After I died, all the heroines cried themselves to sleep.

The sun was setting in the west, and dusk was approaching.

Warm lights are lit in every household, and cooking smoke, carrying the aroma of delicious food, drifts from the chimneys.

Light snowflakes drifted in the wind and landed in the courtyard of the mansion.

"Let's go, let's set off!"

Surrounded by his disciples and witches, Rhodes left the mansion and headed to the palace for a banquet.

This year's Winter Snow Festival was much more lively than in previous years.

That was because the Empress ordered the government to organize a grand celebration.

The celebrations are still some time away, but the streets are already decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations in preparation for the New Year.

They walked through the main street, following other guests and envoys into the palace.

The royal banquet then began.

Rhodes didn't intend to attract attention, so he hid in a corner of the banquet hall with the four women.

Shea looked around at the guests, seemingly a little nervous.

She still retains the memory of being murdered in her bedchamber, with Rhodes dying right in front of her.

The truth behind the Queen's suicide is still unknown.

Rhodes noticed Shea's nervousness and took her hand.

Shea gazed at Rhodes, and upon meeting his gaze, she inexplicably felt at ease.

However, their little actions naturally did not escape the notice of the other three.

Ange grabbed Rod's other hand first.

Seeing this, Luna had no choice but to change her strategy, blushing as she tried to share the food with Rod.

As for the witch, she grinned and hugged Rhodes from behind.

Even though they had hidden themselves quite far away, the erotic scene still attracted the attention of a few people nearby.

"Professor Rhodes."

Professor Moya also discovered Rhodes and others.

She looked at Rod, who was surrounded by beautiful girls, with a rather strange expression.

She could especially guess that Shia had a close relationship with the Empress.

"I don't want to pry into your private life, but I hope you can be a little more mindful of the occasion and your manners... Can you really handle so many people...?"

"Professor Moya, we are not children; we must always take responsibility for ourselves."

Luo De replied with righteous indignation.

It has nothing to do with children making choices.

He had no choice but to go down a dark path.

Soon, the Empress arrived.

The Queen glanced at Rhodes, then sat high on her throne, accepting the flattery and gifts from the crowd.

"It's time to leave."

After Rhodes met the Queen...

While everyone else was distracted by the Queen, he quietly slipped away with the four women.

Go to participate in the city's celebrations.

……

We arrived at the main street of the celebration.

Under the dazzling lights, the area was already packed with people, bustling with activity.

"Compared to the artificial atmosphere of the palace, this place is definitely much better!"

Caught up in the festive atmosphere, Luna was in high spirits.

The others didn't say anything.

But judging from the gleam in their eyes, they also seemed very interested.

However, the group did not intend to go and squeeze into the crowd.

The witch cast a simple spell to keep unauthorized people out, and everyone around them automatically made way for them.

"This technique is so convenient!"

"Don't even think about getting second place, you can't learn that."

"This is my secret technique! If the professor analyzes the formula and then uses it to blackmail me, I might have no choice but to comply."

"Really? Then I'll try it another day."

"Huh???"

Everyone looked over in surprise.

"What? Can't I joke with you guys?"

Rod smiled slightly.

"Wow! The sun is rising in the west!"

The witch exaggeratedly shouted out the thoughts of everyone else.

Even the usually serious Professor Rhodes has started to let loose.

In this joyful and festive atmosphere.

Everyone let go of their worries and began to enjoy themselves to the fullest.

With plenty of energy, Luna swept through the entire street, taking in every kind of street stall activity and food.

Of course, without any source of income, she can only laugh awkwardly and ask Rod to advance her future assistant's expenses.

The witch also loved to join in the fun, playing wildly with Luna while also playing pranks on Rhodes.

Ange only wanted to stay by Rhodes' side, while making sarcastic remarks about Luna.

As a result, Luna's mere provocation sparked a fierce competition between them.

Rhodes glanced at Shia beside him.

Seeing that Xia still seemed frightened, I thought for a moment and simply took her hand and joined everyone's activities.

Many of the nighttime activities are individual competitive events, but as is well known, the Winter Snow Festival is also known as the Winter Valentine's Day, so there are also many events specially prepared for couples.

At this point, Professor Rhodes will have to participate five times by himself.

Both the boss and the audience looked at him strangely.

Rhodes could only force a poker face to hide the embarrassment that made him want to run away with his tail between his legs.

During this time, the Empress's aura changed frequently at the palace banquet, and she could not hide the smile on her lips.

After we'd explored most of the celebration...

The group also watched the lantern parade held on the street.

Finally, upon arriving at the sacred tree, I followed the example of the couples around me and closed my eyes to offer a prayer.

After the prayers were completed, many people immediately began to confess their love and propose to their partners.

This drew cheers from the crowd.

Ange, Luna, Shia, and Krona, who witnessed all of this, all stared intently at Rhodes.

"..."

Fortunately, Rhodes was prepared.

He immediately pulled out the gift he had prepared long ago from his pocket.

"This is a gift I prepared for you."

The four women opened the boxes one by one and handed them to Rhodes at the same time, saying in unison.

"Teacher (Professor), could you help me put it on?"

"……good."

Rod chuckled to himself.

He accepted the jewelry boxes one by one.

Place the earrings of focus on Angela, the bracelet of purification on Luna, the headdress of calm on Shia, and the necklace of her true name on Krona.

The four women touched the jewelry they were wearing, a faint blush rising on their faces.

More beautiful and dazzling than ever before.

Rhodes smiled as he looked at the four people, forever etching the beautiful scene before him into his soul.

Then he said softly.

"Go back. It's time to settle things once and for all."

……

Back at the palace, the banquet had already ended.

The head maid had been waiting for a long time and led everyone to the Queen's bedroom.

"Are you willing to come back?"

The Empress, dressed in a pristine white nightgown, looked down at the crowd with a hint of displeasure.

She had been switching personalities with Shia and attending the celebration together, but now she was turning her back on her.

Of course, Rod knew why she said that.

He walked up to the Queen and placed the last shared headdress on her head.

"I'll forgive you this time."

The Queen, upon receiving the gift, unconsciously smiled.

"So, Professor Rhodes, what do you plan to do next?"

"I want to welcome the New Year with all of you."

Rod answered seriously.

He glanced around at the girls around him, then walked toward the magic mirror in the bedroom.

Looking at the magic mirror in front of him, Rhodes took out a jewel that shone with a mysterious light from his pocket.

This is the prize for first place in the music competition.

The Soul Orb.

Rhodes aimed the Soul Orb at a notch on the top of the Magic Mirror, and it fit together perfectly.

It seemed that this was the true form of the magic mirror.

The others looked at Rhodes in surprise.

Rhodes didn't say anything, but instead went with the others to the rooftop terrace of the palace.

Standing here, you can look over the towering palace walls and gaze at the bustling lights of countless homes, as well as the clock tower located in the city center.

Listen to the New Year's bells and watch the fireworks light up the sky.

The time was gradually approaching midnight.

Everyone unconsciously held their breath.

Silently count down to the New Year in your heart.

10, 9, 8, 7...

6, 5, 4...

III.2...

one……

Suddenly.

"Krana, may I kiss you to save the world?"

"Huh? Really?"

The witch chuckled, thinking Rhodes was joking.

So Rhodes pulled the witch into his arms.

Before anyone could react, he went straight up to them.

Everyone stared blankly at the sudden turn of events.

The witch blinked, seemingly surprised that Rhodes would actually do this. She felt both shy and delighted, and responded to Rhodes with a flushed face.

when--

The New Year's bells then rang.

And at that very moment.

Rumble!

The world is broken.