"I refuse."

Sonia replied without hesitation, staring coldly at the council delegate in front of her, not hiding the anger and disgust on her face.

"I've had enough of the barbaric nation of Moon, and the barbaric and ignorant populace! It's not like you don't know what happened to me in the Land of Atonement! I won't be going to that place again! Accompany Lilian's mission, you better find someone else to do it! ”

"I want you to think carefully, Miss Sonia."

In the face of Sonya, the council representative could only smile helplessly, of course he knew that Sonya was so angry about what she was, she had indeed suffered a lot of sins in the Land of Atonement before, so that Sonia had not given the Council of Light a good look since returning to Casablanca. The eldest lady who seemed calm and gentle to them is now starting to harden, but who can do anything about her? She is the third executive of the Locktos Consortium, and she is also the pearl of the old Locktos, and the influence of the five major consortiums in Casablanca is unquestionable, so even if Sonia gives a face, the Council of Light can only bear it.

"The Council believes that you have traveled to Moon in the past, and that as a woman, you are close in age to Her Majesty Lillian, and it is not easy for her to resent her. And......... You are currently the most qualified member of the Council of Light at Winter Castle to take on this task, as it is a motion passed by the entire Council, and I hope that Miss Sonia will take care of the bigger picture. ”

"The big picture?"

Sonia frowned.

"So, if I die in an accident at Moon, will it be considered a sacrifice for the sake of the big picture?"

"This.................. If you need to, you can find someone to keep you safe......... Miss Sonia, the council wants you to focus on the big picture. Saying this, the faces of the council representatives became serious and solemn. …… That's what old Mr. Locktos meant. ”

It's still the same, hoping to sell my daughter for a good price.

Hear this. Sonia's face changed slightly. As a member of the Locktos Consortium, she certainly knew what kind of virtue her father was, and for him, as long as it could bring benefits, there was nothing that could not be traded. In fact, a long time ago, I didn't show any ability. She was just a bargaining chip in her father's hand. But with his own efforts, after gaining the status of third executive officer and second councillor, the elder Locktos seemed to perceive the rich political resources and business talents contained in his daughter, so he gave up his original plan. But Sonia knew very well that this time her father would agree with the council, apparently intending to seek some benefit from it, so he sold himself without care. But for Sonia, even if she knew that her father had this idea, there was nothing to say............

Ultimately. She nodded reluctantly.

"Well, I'm willing to accept this task. But I ask that the Council of Light send me a convoy............... Not the ragtag soldiers who would put me in a dungeon! ”

With the departure of the parliamentary representatives, the door was slammed shut again. Sonya, on the other hand, watched the door quietly, and it wasn't until a moment later that a smile of joy appeared on her face again. And at this time, Sonia couldn't see the gloomy face just now as if she was about to drip water, and she looked reluctant as if she was going to die. On the contrary, her expression was unusually calm. There was even a bit of smugness in his eyes.

I didn't expect it to go so smoothly.

After learning that Lillian was alone in Casablanca, Rhodes came up with a solution. He can't manipulate the two archangels, but he can use his own pawn - that's Sonya. After that, Rhodes gave Sonia the task of getting as close to Lillian as possible, becoming her best friend and most loyal subordinate, so that Lillian would not be too lonely in Casablanca. And. Rhodes also motioned for Sonia to take the opportunity to connect Lillian with some of the forces in the Council of Light, which had been an idea on paper. After all, as a secondary member of the Council of Light, Sonia is unlikely to have many opportunities to meet with Lilian. Conversely, if Sonia offered to approach Lillian, she would likely be suspicious of the council. But now. They have a great excuse and a reason............... This is indeed a good thing for Sonia.

So, next...............

Thinking of this, Sonia smiled slightly.

She already knew what she was going to do next.

With the undead army's offensive sharply reduced, the coldest part of winter seems to have passed, and the originally deserted land of atonement is gradually becoming lively again. Christie sat quietly on a park bench, looking at the snow in front of her, the brush in her hand moving incessantly, outlining beautiful lines on the white paper. The winter sun gently sprinkled on the girl's body, bringing comfort and warmth.

For Christie, she is happy in her life right now.

What happened to her in High Cliff Village is long gone, but Christie has never forgotten it. She has never forgotten who saved her from that painful fate and allowed her to live such a happy and ordinary life again. It used to be Christie's biggest dream, and now, hers is almost a reality. But...............

"Hey..............."

Christie lowered her head and sighed as she stared at the canvas in front of her and remained silent. If there's one thing Christie doesn't like about her current life, it's ......... There's nothing she can do for anyone else.

Although Christie is a very weak girl on the surface, and in fact she is very weak, she is very strong on the inside. When she was in Gaoya Village, even in the face of insults and beatings from the villagers who feared her, and even forced to wear a mask because she would "curse" herself, Christie never felt sorry for her fate, and in order to survive, she could even drag her sick body and drive her flock of sheep to graze.

But now......... Although she didn't have to live that miserable life anymore, Christie felt it. I don't want this to continue.

She longed to help Rhodes, to help Marlene, to help Lijie, to help Annie, to do something for those who had saved her from that abyss of hell. But her weak body makes it impossible for Christie to do anything, although the ornaments that Lydia gives her can keep Christie away from the torment of illness. But it couldn't change her weak physique. Now Christie, even when she walks up the stairs with a stack of books, she is panting and weak.

This made Christie very unwilling, but she was helpless, although she would now help Labis draw some alchemy equipment and patterns in her spare time, but this was not enough in Christie's opinion. She had hoped more than once that if she could use magic or have a healthy body, she would be able to learn to use magic or swordsmanship. Thus fighting with Rhodes......... If you can...............

"Hey....................."

However, this is only a dream after all.

Christie sighed softly, she felt a little lost, and although she helped her with Labis, Christie felt that it was not her right to do it. And there's not much she can do there other than help Labis design some patterns for her alchemy gear - those dangerous alchemy materials Labis will never let Christie move. Truth be told, Christie can continue to live like this. However, she was always a little unwilling.........

Although the heart is upset. But Christie never told anyone about these troubles, she didn't tell Rod, and she didn't tell Marlene, Anne, and others about her inner troubles. Because Christie knows it, they're all busy, especially right now. You can't afford to distract them from a small thing. It's just that Christie is still a little lonely at the moment, and Rhodes has been away from the Land of Atonement Fortress for a while, and he doesn't know when he will be able to return.........

Thinking of this, Christie withdrew her thoughts. She reached out, and soon, the brush in her hand smeared across the canvas, giving the picture in front of her a perfect end. And just as Christie put down her paintbrush, suddenly, a soft and gentle voice came from behind her.

"What an outstanding painting."

"Huh?"

Hearing this, Christie turned her head in surprise, and then she saw a girl with long dark hair who came to her side at some point, she had hair as deep as the night, a pair of deep eyes flashing with smart light, and long eyelashes couldn't help shaking. White, delicate face with a soft and elegant smile. The snow-white cloak wraps the girl's graceful figure, showing a seductive charm.

"You are ..............."

"Ah, I'm sorry."

A look of surprise appeared on the girl's face at the sight of Christie, and then she smiled slightly.

"I'm a traveler and I'm traveling around. Sorry to bother you, lovely young lady. It's just that I didn't expect to see such outstanding paintings here......... This surprised me so much that I unconsciously spoke up, and I would like to apologize to you for any disturbance. ”

"Ah............ No......... Nothing .........."

Hearing the girl's words, Christie also hurriedly shook her head. She stood up and saluted the girl in front of her.

"I don't have anything to ......... Just a little surprised..............."

"But......... What a masterpiece. ”

The girl walked slowly forward to Christie, and then she reached out and stroked the white canvas.

"Such graceful lines, with a beautiful use of colors like a bright flame of life, and that elegant and luxurious charm......... I never imagined that I would see such beautiful works on this continent, with such dazzling brilliance and talent as the revelation of the gods of art... It is obviously a static scene, but it can give people a sense of beauty that flows and runs all the time...... Even compared to the masters of the Dark Fallen Age. ”

“？”

Hearing the girl's words, Christie tilted her head with some curiosity, as if she didn't quite understand what she meant. But she heard that she liked her paintings very much, which made Christie very happy.

"Do you like it............ Big sister? I can give you a ............... if you like it."

"Huh?"

Hearing Christie's answer, the girl's face showed a look of surprise obviously, she turned her head, and her eyes widened in surprise, looking at Christie in front of her.

"Can you really give it to me? Such an outstanding work......... It must have taken you a lot of time and effort to draw it, and if this painting is put on the market, it will be worth 10,000 dollars............ No, even millions of gold coins can't get such a wonderful, apocalyptic scroll. ”

"Nothing ............"

Christie shook her head.

"It's just ...... In my spare time......... Paintings to pass the time......... If you like it, then I can give you ..............."

“………… In that case, then I accept it with gratitude. ”

Hearing Christie's answer, the girl was silent for a moment, and then she solemnly picked up the painting, and did not see how the girl moved, Christie only felt a flower in front of her, and then the painting completely disappeared in front of her, and disappeared without a trace. The girl who had obtained Christie's painting also had a satisfied expression at this moment, and she turned around and solemnly saluted Christie.

"I didn't expect to meet such a talented artist here, I am really lucky......... This beautiful and lovely young lady. ”

As she spoke, the girl held out her hand.

"My name is Irene, may I ask your name?"

PS: It's past twelve o'clock............ Well, but it's not bad............ By the way, don't stop the guaranteed monthly pass............ (To be continued......)