Hello, is this a letter addressed to Demon Fortress?

Eve's heartfelt words, tinged with a faint sadness and longing, inexplicably reminded Lin Gui of the very beginning.

He recalled how Shia had sat beside him in the same way, revealing her loneliness as a banished woman and her longing for Avalon.

Then, they "lured" him onto this long journey and sent him all the way to this small city-state.

As Lin Gui listened to Eve's words, a faint sense of anticipation rose in his heart.

I thought this would trigger a long-term quest to "help Eve break free from Valhalla's shackles".

As a result... nothing happened.

This is probably because this wish doesn't quite align with the core objective of the "messenger system"—to deliver thoughts and feelings.

Looking back on the quests he's triggered so far: delivering letters, delivering skeletons, delivering white-haired elves...

Indeed, they are all related to "giving".

To fulfill Eve's wish, we can't expect him to "send" the artifact "Hall of Heroes" from Sky City to the Nether Sea, can we?

Lin Gui had read about Valhalla in the library of the City of a Thousand Towers.

Scholars at the time were also studying how to break its binding.

The final conclusion was to discard it in the deepest part of the underground—the Nether Sea—which is the complete opposite of Sky City.

Relying on the vast and boundless soul power of the Nether Sea, it isolates the Hall of Heroes from binding the host's soul.

This method has been repeatedly demonstrated by numerous renowned scholars to be theoretically feasible.

Lin Gui silently repeated this idea to himself several times.

Quietly waiting, hoping for a familiar notification sound to ring out.

After a long silence, the system's almost speechless, flat voice echoed in my mind:

[Host, all missions are triggered based on your current strength and capabilities.]

[Send Valhalla to the Underworld Sea...]

This goal is far beyond your capabilities.

Those two places are territories that even legends cannot set foot in.

Therefore, please stop this pointless mental loop.

Lin Gui shrugged in his mind.

Ok.

At least he now knows that this matter could theoretically trigger a mission.

Actually, even if it can't be triggered...

He would try to help Eve break free from that constraint if given the chance in the future.

Based solely on her role as a "power bank" along the way,

He used his magic restoration spell countless times to sustain the affection he had expended.

Lin Gui will definitely repay her.

Although Eve's statement was absolute

But before he could truly understand the full extent of the artifact, Lin Gui still held a considerable hope in his heart.

After all, perhaps it was influenced by the "anything is possible" mentality of my hometown...

He always manages to discover blind spots and flaws in the so-called "common sense" or "established conclusions" of the continent of Akara that are often overlooked.

For example, the "it's impossible for the weak to cross forbidden areas" theory.

For example, the second method to cross the Wailing Wall.

Even the principles behind the creation of the Night Gauze Robe.

All of these are based on the common knowledge of light and shadow reactions and energy concealment found on the continent of Akara.

But that's a story for another time.

Looking at Eve beside him, whose expression had darkened slightly,

Lin Gui offered no words of comfort, nor did he make any empty promises.

He simply and quietly withdrew his gaze.

He believed that it wouldn't be long before he would come to him on his own initiative.

because……

He recalled the records he had found in the Carter Capital Library.

How the Church of Light ignited the spark of the Spark Revolution with a single "indulgence."

Regarding how they are in the Union Parliament

Using the Pope's veto power, the hard-won legitimacy of the revolution was completely erased.

This indirectly led to the loss and slaughter of millions of lives.

At that moment, Lin Gui looked at those carefully embellished and distorted words, presented as "purification achievements."

He was not angry.

Too much darkness and decay had already numbed him.

He simply silently noted down each and every debt.

We'll settle this all at once in the future.

I remember being on the trackless train of the North Wind Caravan.

Eve's prophecy to him about "killing her,"

Lin Gui sneered inwardly.

Coming back to my senses from the chaos of my thoughts,

He then realized that the group of unruly children had somehow escaped the safe zone he had created.

He started using his magic to cause trouble.

A half-demon boy was quietly floating by, lifting the beard of an old dwarf dozing by the roadside.

Several little goblins worked together to grab a basket of potatoes, then tossed it around like they were juggling.

Which of the most mischievous adults snuck in and seemed to be peeping at the young wife taking a bath?

Lin Gui silently raised his hand and gently pressed down from a distance.

The levitation spell was instantly dispelled.

The old dwarf's beard fell back to his chest, the potato basket crashed to the ground with a thud, and several adults plopped down on their bottoms.

"Why--!"

A chorus of disappointed wails filled the open space.

Children and adults alike turned to look at Lin Gui, their little faces filled with unfinished business.

Just then—

A nimble, silver-white figure leaped gracefully from the distant rooftops.

With a few leaps, it landed steadily in front of Lin Gui and Eve.

It's Shia.

Her face radiated an undisguised, bright happiness.

"Lin Gui! Eve!"

Her eyes sparkled, and her voice was filled with joy.

"Come quick! I have some good news to tell you!"

Before they could react, she grabbed one of their wrists, one in each hand.

He pulled them towards the city.

"What's wrong?" Lin Gui asked, letting her pull him along.

Shea moved with light steps, almost leaping up.

She released her grip and pointed to her chest—

There, a small, metallic badge had appeared sometime earlier.

The pattern is simple, yet it conveys a sense of solemn belonging.

"Just now!"

She took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice steady, but she couldn't suppress her excitement.

"Under the witness of Lord Morpheus—"

"I, Shia Windseeker, on October 4th, Year 42 of the Dark Ages—"

"I've officially become the 9632nd resident of Avalon!"

After she finished speaking, she paused, then solemnly added:

"Furthermore, I now have the legal right to build houses in Avalon!"

She turned her head and looked at Lin Gui and Eve.

Something bright was trembling in his blood-red eyes.

"In other words..."

Her voice finally choked up.

"I can settle down in Avalon now."

"A place where the city garrison will never knock on your door in the middle of the night, arbitrarily take everything away, and then declare it illegal..."

"A real home."

Her eyes were already red when she said the last few words.

Tears welled up in my eyes, almost spilling over.

That appearance...

Lin Gui felt like a tenant who was constantly being evicted by a heartless landlord and forced to move from place to place.

The moment I finally saved enough money to buy my own house.

Very similar.

But Lin Gui knew—

What Shia experienced was far worse than that.

Lin Gui and Eve were genuinely happy for Shia.

Shea told them as she walked.

Her house has just been built with the help of all the carpenters in Avalon.

The speed is astonishing.

Lin Gui was not surprised.

His post offices in New Testament City and Stronghold City were also completed within hours with similar efficiency.

With sufficient rewards and incentives, people can always unleash amazing enthusiasm.

Whether it's gold coins or pork.

He followed Shia into the city, but some doubts lingered in his mind.

He had originally thought that Shia's house would be built in the area near the grove of trees.

After all, Winnie, who now calls her sister, lives there.

But Shia led them in the direction of Avalon's city center.

and……

Whether it was a misperception or not, Xia's steps seemed to carry a subtle hint of unease, even fear.

Lin Gui frowned, thinking that he might be overthinking things.

Until Shia led them to the most central traffic intersection in Avalon.

She stopped and pointed to a brand-new three-story building in front of her.

The building wasn't elven in any particular style; it was just an ordinary but sturdy human-style mansion.

"That's... my home in Avalon."

Shia's voice was soft, tinged with nervousness.

Lin Gui looked in the direction she was pointing.

When my gaze fell upon the sign hanging at the entrance of the small building,

He froze.

On that familiar sign, it was clearly written:

【7-Coin Post Office】

Lin Gui stared blankly at the line of words, unable to react for a moment.

"Cough, cough cough."

Beside her, Shia coughed twice, sounding a bit awkward.

She reached out, holding Lin Gui tightly with one hand and Eve's hand with the other.

Then, she raised her head, her bloodshot eyes shining brightly as she looked at them.

Her voice held anticipation, along with a hint of barely concealed shyness.

"It was the three of us..."

"My home in Avalon."