I am the former civilized hero.

That "like" definitely came from the heart, which was completely the opposite of the emotionless Herrscher. He quietly clenched the Seven Thunders of Purification that he had just taken back.

She asked Dr. Mei about this matter, but this time the well-planned Dr. Mei only told her to obey Ryan's orders and make her own judgment. She was only the chief of staff and had no right to decide such a major matter.

How to judge? How dare you judge?

"Ying, you are probably afraid that Alicia in the future will be completely different from what she is now." Abonia stopped what he was doing and looked at her with gentle eyes.

"Yes, one's temperament will change drastically after becoming a Herrscher, just like the Fourth Herrscher. Himiko once talked to me a lot after getting drunk." She thought of the red-haired lady crying bitterly.

The Fourth Herrscher was once her subordinate, a beautiful, gentle and somewhat old-fashioned girl, and also Himiko's best friend. After becoming a Herrscher, her memories are still there, but she has completely changed.

This is the biggest hidden danger. If Alicia becomes like this and is now just acting with her memory, the consequences will be disastrous. The knife from behind is the most terrifying.

"So I never dared to tell Himiko about Alicia. It was such a huge blow."

"Then there's no need to mention it. From what I've seen, Ellie is completely different from other Herrschers, but I can't describe this feeling." Aponya said quietly, and then changed the subject: "There is no evidence for this. It all depends on whether the listener believes it or not. It is inherently not suitable for discussion."

Ying's purple eyes lit up, and she asked anxiously, "Have you told Ryan?"

"Him? Do you think it's necessary? Ryan knows more than I do."

Sakura was choked and didn't know how to refute. Without Aponia's ability, she didn't know what her original fate was. She had asked about it before, but the nun just smiled and said nothing.

Anyway, that hint of pity made Ying feel that if she hadn't met Ryan, the ending would probably not have been very good.

Hearing that all the professionals were on Ryan's side, my hesitation dissipated a lot, and I told myself not to think too much, Ryan and Mei were not the kind of people who were unreasonable and only cared about feelings.

As long as they agree, what does anyone else have to say? But the key is, will Alicia accept this kindness?

"Phew, it should be fine. It just depends on how Ryan convinces Alicia." After Sakura relaxed, she felt even more restless. She stretched her neck to peek outside, very curious about what these two people would talk about.

Alicia looks cheerful, but she is actually very opinionated. Ryan will not use force, right?

At this moment, the door lock suddenly made a sound, and everyone who had their own thoughts just now looked over at once, with a hint of anticipation in their eyes.

Ryan walked in, expressionless and with a unique indifference, which immediately made people's hearts skip a beat. Qianjie even half-crouched down, with murderous intent brewing, while Ying looked at him vigilantly, her hand quietly grasped on the hilt of the knife.

If Ryan is the organizer of the Golden Courtyard, then Alysia is the soul. Some people don't care about justice.

At this tense moment, a pink-haired girl appeared in the field of vision, and a flower-like girl followed closely behind him, her face slightly flushed, and she was humming a soft tune.

"Hey, why are you looking at me, Ying? Your eyes are red." Alicia was full of question marks, and before she could react, Eden rushed over and hugged her tightly in his arms.

"Eden, I'd be embarrassed if you were so enthusiastic."

"Don't talk, I just want to hug you now."

Eden was very big and hugged very tightly, making Alicia a little breathless. She froze for a moment, slowly raised her hands, hugged the singer's smooth back, and gently stroked it.

She felt the warmth of Eden's embrace, and glanced at the others, revealing a sweet and warm smile.

"Hey, I'm home again?"

Chapter 390: Eden is Tipsy

The word "again" is very clever. No one mentioned the identity of the Herrscher, which was beyond the scope of reason, at least for the people in the Golden Courtyard.

They completely believed in Alysia's humanity and Ryan's judgment. Since the two of them came back together, there was no need to ask anything and say anything.

Ryan breathed a sigh of relief as he watched smiles reappear on everyone's faces. This was enough for him. Even if he calmed down and thought about it carefully, the possibility that Alicia was acting still existed.

But as a gambler, he placed his bets on the table without hesitation.

That's good. I'll solve any problems you have.

"Are you trying to scare me with such a stern face? Seeing that you are so cunning, I'll let it go this time." Qianjie approached him and snorted heavily, which made Ryan puzzled.

I always have this expression, why does it scare you?

He was not as ignorant as Qianjie. After taking a look at the table full of food, he knew what the heroes were waiting for.

"Let's eat, the food is cold."

"Yes, I'm starving. Let's eat." Alicia let go of Eden, sat down quickly, and waved to the stunned people, "Come and eat. Why are you looking at me?"

Several people looked at each other helplessly. It seemed that they were overthinking it. Alicia had never bothered to wear a mask and it seemed that she had no psychological burden at all.

When everyone went to sit down, Eden quietly pulled Ryan.

"Thank you, Ellie is my best friend."

Everyone has a good relationship, but there is still a distinction between close and distant relatives. Eden and Alicia are undoubtedly the closest and are almost inseparable.

"It's nothing. Ellie is also my best friend."

"Better than Mebius?"

Ryan was choked by this and couldn't answer. He thought that this rich woman could be naughty sometimes. But before he could answer, Eden came over and whispered in his ear:

"I'll thank you very much."

After saying that, she sat down next to Alicia.

How will I be rewarded? Can I choose?

Ryan scratched his itchy ears, then walked over and sat in an empty seat, feeling extremely happy.

A big thing was accomplished today. Everyone in the Golden Courtyard was very happy. Even Qianjie got two extra bowls of rice. Except for Ling and Grayxiu who knew nothing, everyone else finally felt relieved.

You don't have to do anything next, just follow Ryan's instructions.

Even so, the hidden danger has not been resolved.

After dinner, Ryan held the hot tea handed to him by Sakura, and the potato chips given by Padophyllis in his arms. He stared at the TV screen, his brain never stopping.

He absolutely believed in Alicia, but he knew that some of what Ali said was right.

Without an origin, there would be no end. He estimated that it was because Alicia chose to use her life to push destiny forward that Honkai became so anxious that it gave up the embrace and restarted the world at all costs.

It is equivalent to giving a critical hit, triggering a certain instinct.

I have to find a way to solve this problem. Making Honkai angry doesn't necessarily mean using Alicia's life. When he grows up, the same effect can be achieved.

"You have already passed one tenth of the abyss."

This is what Vita said. The information she revealed was very important and gave Ryan a rough idea of ​​the situation.

I know you are anxious, but don't be hasty. In a sense, saving Alicia is also beneficial. Even though a lot of preparations have been made now, the chances are still too low.

Ryan rubbed the rim of the cup with his fingers. The current situation was different from the original world line. There was really no need for him to rush to fight the End. Delaying within a certain range was very beneficial.

Mebius's research has not yet produced any results, the Wandering Human Plan has just begun, and Ryan still needs time, so this is not just a simple personal likes and dislikes, forgetting the main thing for a girl.

"It's still a little short. I have to proceed at my own pace and anticipate the enemy's leniency. I can completely plan for the imaginary enemy at the end."

Ryan had an idea in mind and set a small goal first:

Eliminate the Ruler of Constraint at the lowest cost. His authority will be an important part of the plan, just as the Ruler of Blood must be killed at all costs. The so-called plan is composed of key nodes. At least he has successfully passed the key node of the Ruler of Blood.

Although it was still unknown what the Ruler of Constraint would do, Ryan could guess that he must have a trump card and would not let him achieve his wish so easily. According to Mei's investigation, the South American continent was about to become a demon's nest, and clearing it inch by inch was not in the plan at all, and it would cost unacceptable casualties.

"It seems that we have to let the Herrscher take action first, otherwise the casualties will not be low no matter what."

thump.

As Ryan was thinking, he was interrupted by a muffled sound. He looked up subconsciously and saw a bottle of red wine on the table. Eden, who was wearing a V-neck black suspender dress and a purple shawl on her shoulders, was staring at him, while everyone else was gone.

"Sorry to disturb your thoughts?" The girl put two crystal wine glasses on the table with an elegant smile.

"No, I can think about it anytime, not just now." Ryan moved his nose and smelled the strong aroma of wine. "Where's Ying? Where did Alicia go?"

It was late at night and most people were asleep, but Ryan had just seen these two people.

"Ying is going to tell stories to the kids, and then she has to work overtime. I heard she has a lot of work."

The slightly teasing look made Ryan's face turn red. He hated those trivial matters the most.

"Ahem, it seems that I, the general manager, am not qualified. Since Mei is not here, I have to leave the work to Ying."

"On the contrary, you are very qualified. There are some things that other people can do, but there are some things that only you can do." Eden's flattery was still so comfortable. He poured the golden red liquid into the cup with a smile on his face. "Look, Alicia is sleeping very soundly tonight. She fell asleep just a few minutes after I held her. It was five minutes faster than usual."

Just five minutes? It seems that I underestimated Alicia's mental strength. She really doesn't hide anything.

Ryan didn't know what to say, so he leaned over, picked up the glass, shook it in his hand, took a sip, and his eyes lit up.

“Good wine, with a strong aroma and a long aftertaste.”

"'Gin' is eighty years old. There are only two bottles in the world. I bought it at an auction. I usually don't want to drink it." Eden also took a sip, and his face turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye. "I am very happy today. I should take it out and drink it with my confidant."

Ryan didn't drink much, but he knew this stuff must be very expensive, so he drank it more carefully.

"What about the other bottle?"

"I have it too, but that one is more precious, and I shall have to take it out at another happier time."

Happier than now?

Ryan hesitated for a moment and did not continue asking. He watched Eden drink a glass of wine. His fair skin turned pink, and his round shoulders and the looming deep valley gave off a unique sense of temptation.

Mature and elegant, every look is captivating.

But his alcohol tolerance is too low, I remember Eden could drink a lot. He thought about it for a while and understood that Eden, like him, was a person who drank according to his mood. He could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, but he could also be slightly tipsy with just one cup.

The key is to see who you drink with.

"I should have prepared two side dishes." Ryan filled her glass and propped his chin up with his hand. "Why did you think of drinking with me today?"

Eden shook the wine glass with one hand and stroked the table with the other. His bangs covered half of his face, and only his elegant smile could be seen: "I was too busy some time ago. I saw you running around the world. Even when you were in Rose Valley, I was worried about Ellie. Now I feel relaxed. Besides, have you been too cold to me during this period of time?"

The tone was neither hurried nor slow. Ryan, who was tasting the wine, felt a full-bodied sour taste, just like the golden body of the wine. He was a little embarrassed when it was pointed out to him in person.

I have been busy these past few months, and I even went to the Quantum Sea. My spare time has been basically drained by Mobius and Hua. These two people are monitoring each other, and there is always someone ambushing not far away even when I go to the toilet. Of course, other people have to avoid them awkwardly when they see me.

"You can't blame me."

"Well, Mebius and Hua were a bit tit-for-tat and overly vigilant."

"Did you see it?"

"I knew it a long time ago. It was probably Mobius who took the initiative to attack, and then couldn't help showing off. Hua is a stubborn girl, and it's not a good idea to fight with her. Just because of her refusal to admit defeat, Hua is the most determined among us, and can be said to be indomitable."

"Mebius is mature in many ways and isn't young anymore, but he spends most of his time on scientific research. He has no knowledge of a subject that requires sensibility. Hua has an advantage in this regard. At least she has the nerve to ask others for advice, just like me and Aponya."

Eden spoke gently, which made Ryan look admiring. Didn't Alicia say that Eden had never been in love? Why did he act like a great teacher now?

"You...were a sea king?"