Hello, is this a letter addressed to Demon Fortress?

Lin Gui put away the intelligence report and asked a question.

"What about the materials regarding your teacher's recovery?"

Elvia shrugged.

"The Soul Tower monopolizes all soul-type treasures."

"You'll have to do it yourself."

She handed Lin Gui another piece of intelligence, a thick stack of documents.

"This is intelligence about Luna Roslin's residence."

"Including speculation about the operation of the mansion, her life trajectory, its internal structure, and the location of the treasures."

Lin Gui took it, flipped through a few pages, and put it in his pocket.

Elvia looked at him, her tone becoming serious.

"That woman cannot die."

After learning that Lin Gui wanted to kill the other party, she also investigated this woman in Qianta.

They discovered that this guy was another Duke Joseph, at the heart of the Thousand Towers' circle of interests.

Her death would cause a huge shock.

Most importantly, Lin Gui has the ability to kill his opponent without them even noticing.

Despite being the tower master, the Gray Widow's strength was merely extraordinary.

Even with a legendary figure protecting her, Elvia had no doubt that Lin Gui had a hundred ways to kill him.

But the other party cannot die.

At least I can't die now.

Lin Gui nodded.

"Don't worry, I know the consequences of hitting her, I won't do that."

After delivering the intelligence report, Lin Gui picked up his things and prepared to leave.

Elvia called out to him.

"Where are you going again?"

Lin Gui replied.

"Go open the box."

"I need to familiarize myself with that woman's residence."

"Once you get the items, go to Wayne and obtain the Tower's identity."

"Time is tight, we need to hurry."

"We cannot linger in the Thousand Towers for too long."

"The half-demon of Dragonbone City, the year-end Dawn Warrior's Sign, the Sun's Request... our time is running out."

Elvia's voice, however, sounded somewhat different.

"You've never stopped since you entered the Thousand Towers."

"And he never went home."

"Let's take a break."

Her tone carried an indescribable vulnerability.

"And me..."

"I also want to get a good night's rest."

Lin Gui looked at Elvia in astonishment.

He turned his head and looked at her.

Elvia stood in the warm yellow halo cast by the magic light lamp.

On ordinary days, she always wears that lazy yet confident smile, her eyes and brows exuding an air of "I've seen it all."

She stood there with her back straight and her chin slightly raised, like a queen ready to go to war at any time.

But at this moment, it was as if something had gently cracked the outer shell.

She hugged her arms, her fingers tightening slightly, her nails digging into the fabric of her sleeves.

Those golden eyes that always held a smile and a hint of cunning.

Under the light, she appeared somewhat dim, and a faint layer of watery light floated in her eyes.

She still stood tall and straight.

But its upright posture was like a string stretched too tight, as if it would break if any more force was applied.

A faint magical light shone down from the side, casting a soft, shimmering glow on her eyelashes.

Her jawline remained beautiful, her neck long and slender, and the curve of her shoulders was faintly visible under the thin fabric.

But that beautiful figure was now wrapped in a loose dress.

Like a white peacock that has folded its feathers, she has shed all its splendor and revealed its most vulnerable side.

She looked at him, her lips slightly pursed.

The usual smile at the corner of his mouth was now reduced to a barely perceptible curve.

Like a cat that has walked through a storm all night and finally found a dry spot under the eaves.

Lin Gui only appeared when the Black Tide besieged Carter's capital.

I've only seen her like this before.

He was a little confused, but didn't ask any further questions.

"Alright, let's rest for the night then."

The night deepened.

The two spent a very harmonious and leisurely time together in the bedroom.

Lin Gui leaned against the headboard, flipping through a book of magic theory he had brought back from the Heart of Elements.

Elvia stood in front of the wardrobe, changing one outfit after another, asking him if they looked good.

As Lin Gui read the book, he casually commented on it, occasionally taking a moment to answer a few questions about the past of Qianta.

Elvia asked him about his life in the Grey Zone during those months.

He didn't hide anything, speaking as he flipped through the book.

Those days in the gray area.

A night spent exchanging magical insights with wandering mages by candlelight.

Those cold winters spent in dilapidated hotels.

Elvia listened, occasionally interjecting a few words.

She changed into a dark blue nightgown, the hem of which reached her ankles.

It gleamed with a dark luster under the soft light of the magic stone lamp.

The two chatted like that, at a leisurely pace.

Like a couple who have been together for a long time.

Late at night.

After using magic to quickly wash up, Lin Gui changed into his pajamas and lay down in bed.

He closed his eyes, and his consciousness gradually sank into drowsiness.

Then he smelled a pleasant body fragrance.

Her soft, delicate body pressed against him.

Alvia, wearing his pajamas, snuggled into his bed.

Her arms wrapped around his waist, her head rested against his chest, and her body trembled slightly.

Like a cat that has found the only source of warmth in the dead of winter.

Lin Gui opened his eyes and looked down at her.

She nestled in his arms, her face, which usually wore a lazy smile, now hidden in shadow, her expression obscured.

But he could feel her body trembling.

"Elvia?"

She remained silent for a long time.

So long that Lin Gui thought she had fallen asleep.

Then she spoke, her voice very low, almost as if squeezed from her chest.

"Count Alexis is not in the Thousand Towers."

She tightened her grip on his arm.

"Almost..."

"I've been abandoned by you."

"Facing this doomed city-state alone."

Lin Gui's body stiffened slightly.

Elvia leaned against his chest, her voice trembling with a suppressed emotion.

Her initial plan was to have Lin Gui take her to Thousand Towers to seek refuge with Count Alexis.

She relied on her status as a princess of a fallen kingdom, as well as the immense resources that King Carter had provided to her.

She was quite certain that Count Alexis would protect her.

Because she understood that this greedy old man, who was obsessed with money, was actually a person who valued relationships.

He would help her settle down in Qianta as long as money wasn't mentioned.

With the protection of a legendary mage, no one would dare to lay a hand on her.

However, Count Alexis was expelled from the Thousand Towers.

in case……

If she hadn't stayed in Baiya City, and hadn't dealt with Lin Gui.

If she hadn't overheard the talk about the Seven Copper Coin Post Office on the streets of White Cliff after her desperate trek.

If he had arrived in Baiya City long ago that day and left first.

She may never have the chance to meet Lin Gui again.

She will face alone the cruelty of the entire post-apocalyptic city-state towards its underprivileged.

Isolated and helpless.

He had to climb up from the bottom all by himself.

As a former princess, she knew all too well this despair.

No matter how outstanding Elvia is, she will never climb out of that bottom quagmire.

She even went so far as to slash her own face in self-defense.

She knew all too well how miserable the fate of beautiful but powerless women was at the bottom of society.

How much must be sold to grasp at this sliver of hope for reaching the top?

The disgusting things those noblemen would do to get their hands on beautiful women.

Elvia's body curled up in Lin Gui's arms, like a young beast that had finally found its den.

Lin Gui remained silent for a long time.

He didn't say anything, but simply raised his hand and gently put his arm around her shoulder.

My palm rested on her back, and I could feel her trembling slightly.

The night was quiet.

Only their heartbeats could be clearly heard in the silence.