Frilian: Starting with Wind Spirit and Moon Shadow, Playing Through the Heavens

Taking a deep breath, her voice trembled noticeably as she managed to say:

"No, that knife is the most valuable thing I own. I really can't think of any other item that can compare to it."

"What should I do, Hyuga? I regret fighting him."

"Why did this happen?"

Hinata was also quite helpless. If she had known earlier that Ronan possessed the King of Usurper, she would never have let Luminas participate in the battle.

Recalling the usurpation of her skills after he fell into a coma, Hinata steadied himself, gripped her hand tightly, and solemnly spoke:

"Listen to me, Luminas, please don't get agitated, you..."

……

"Awake? How are you feeling?"

After a while, Luminas appeared in front of Ronan, her steps slightly stiff.

Ronan leaned back on the sofa, holding a glass of juice, and spoke leisurely to her:

"You've probably heard what Hyuga said about it, so don't blame me for being ruthless."

"I just learned that you are actually the leader of the Western countries."

"Does the ban have anything to do with you?"

Luminas lowered her eyes, abandoning her usual arrogance and adopting a docile and quiet demeanor.

She looked up, understanding what Ronan was asking her.

Unfortunately, she truly hated demons because they affected the quality of her vital energy, which was why she disregarded the ban. But now…

"Feel sorry."

Luminas offered a soft apology, her hands clasped slightly nervously in front of her.

"The ban is indeed related to me, but I did not issue the order."

"The Holy Royal Kingdom is a member of the Western nations, but it cannot represent the entire Western nations."

"Of course, I understand your hostility towards us. Only I know about this matter from beginning to end. I know I was wrong."

She lowered her head, looking like she knew she was wrong and was ready to correct it. It was a bit late, but it was better than stubbornly clinging to pride.

Ronan glanced sideways, and the phrase "You don't know you're wrong, you just know you're going to die" came to mind.

At first I thought they were allies, but I never expected... No wonder no one except Leon was willing to help Frey.

It turns out that everyone else who could help was suppressed by Luminas.

He took a sip of juice; he was also abstaining from alcohol. After thinking for a moment, Ronan continued:

"Simply admitting your mistake... is not enough."

"What would be enough? How can I redeem the Night Rose Blade?"

Luminas looked up, and as she spoke, she noticed Ronan's slightly furrowed brow. Her voice grew weaker and less confident.

"And my skills..."

—Be patient. When you need someone's help, you must never act impulsively.

Ronan noticed her expression, put down his glass, and said in a calm voice:

"Don't even think about skills. Taking away your Death Embrace is for your own good, to prevent you from making the same mistake again."

"As for the Night Rose Knife, what can you offer in exchange? Although you are a queen, you probably don't have anything of value on you."

"I wouldn't even look at the average one... What about your country?"

Luminas was startled, and her pupils suddenly contracted.

what?

She asked, somewhat incredulously, her voice suddenly rising:

"My country? Are you plotting to seize power?"

"Don't put it so harshly. It's just a technical adjustment. Your decision has caused immeasurable damage to Tianyi Kingdom."

"Then, it's not impossible for you to join the Skywing Kingdom and take responsibility."

Ronan glanced sideways, scrutinizing Luminas as if he were discussing a trivial matter.

"Of course, only in secret. On the surface, you are still the king of the Holy Kingdom, but you will be responsible for providing intelligence and any support."

"Once you become one of us, I can return the Night Rose Knife to you without worry."

“But those are mine!” she exclaimed, taking a step forward.

Ronan remained completely still.

"It's mine now."

Luminas was speechless, too overwhelmed with emotion to even react to the change in her words, her lips trembling.

Although I really didn't want to accept this condition, because it was tantamount to surrendering national sovereignty and humiliating the country, without the Night Rose Blade, my strength would decrease by at least 70%.

This is also something she cannot accept.

Just as she was racking her brains, thinking of ways to reduce the cost.

boom--!

The door was suddenly pushed open, and Shizue Izawa rushed in excitedly.

She looked at Ronan, and Ronan looked at her, both momentarily unable to react, wondering who this was.

"It's me, Mr. Ronan. Fifty years have passed, and I'm finally seeing you again."

God knows what she felt when she arrived at the battle site only to find it deserted.

Fortunately, I remembered that Tianyi Kingdom was here.

It took some time.

Finally found it.

Luminas's expression changed slightly upon seeing Izawa Shizue's appearance: "You..."

"Ah, Lady Luminas, you're here too?" Interrupting her, Shizue's eyes widened in surprise.

"Could it be that you were fighting Mr. Ronan just now?"

Too much time has passed, and she has forgotten Ronan's aura, but judging from his strength, this is the only possibility.

Just then, Celia walked in and said that the child was Izawa Shizue from back then.

Because she had fully developed and changed a lot compared to when she was younger, she didn't recognize her at first.

Ronan nodded, considering one possibility:

"Yes, I understand, Luminas. You don't want Jingjiang to know what you did before, do you?"

"I'll give you half a day to think it over. If you've made up your mind, come find me."

"Jingjiang, long time no see. What brings you here?"

As he spoke, he got up and walked to Shizue Izawa's side, smiling as he led her out of the room.

The law of cause and effect dictates that if you choose to conceal something, you should be prepared to bear the consequences.

Luminas pursed her lips, watching this scene quietly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

Only after the figures of the group disappeared at the end of the corridor did she let out a heavy sigh, thinking to herself, "Damn Granbell."

Granbell is a former hero who once narrowly defeated himself, and the ban was issued by him in conjunction with Rudra.

Now it seems that they have played right into his hands, knowing he couldn't protect the monsters.

There was no other way; the appearance of Shizue Izawa was the decisive blow.

Unless one is willing to abandon friends and power, the Holy Royal Kingdom will be offered up no matter what.

Frustrated, extremely frustrated, Luminas clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms, gritting her teeth in resentment.

But soon, forced by reality, he finally loosened his fist, lowered his head, and walked outside.

I've been scammed, so I have no choice but to accept it.

For the sake of everything you cherish, just bear with it for now...

Hopefully, he will be a wise ruler.

……

"Huh? You want to marry me?"

Outside the room, in the hallway.

As Ronan listened to Izawa Shizue reminiscing and hearing her mention repaying a debt of gratitude, he paused for a moment.

He raised an eyebrow, never expecting that he would be the one to offer himself in marriage.

This child… no, judging by the time they've been together, she's older than me now.

Jingjiang nodded:

"Yes, is there a problem? Mom said that the best way to repay someone is to do their laundry and cook for them."

"That's what the story goes, the crane repays a debt of gratitude, but unfortunately I don't know how to weave."

"I have been waiting for this day for a long time, but I never expected that you would suddenly disappear a few years ago."

"I heard from them that you were killed by the emperor of the Eastern Empire. I didn't believe it, so I wanted to go and avenge you, but..."

Jingjiang hesitated for a moment, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the hem of her clothes, as if she didn't want Ronan to worry.

Unfortunately, Ronan had already heard about this.

Although there may be discrepancies, it is normal for word-of-mouth transmission to produce inaccuracies.

He exchanged a glance with Celie.

Celia shook her head:

"Don't look at me like that. I've said before that I don't want to get involved in your relationships with other women. Contact is fine, but don't bring them home."