“Boom!”

Hallilali raised her head suddenly, and seemed to realize what happened in the sky in an instant.

She stared blankly into space, and Edward saw her mouth trembling.

Almost at the same time, the [Bright Moon] sank from the sea of ​​clouds, and the energy wave communication was immediately transmitted to Edward’s radio:

“Edward! Kill Harilali Hafurgard! This is an order from the Grand Commander!”

It was Alliwood’s voice, his voice trembling, yet with a hint of uncontrollable madness, mixed with some extraordinary joy.

“…I punched through that old man…HAHAHAHAHA!! I punched through that old man!”

“Quick! Edward! Kill her! This is your father’s order! Hahahahaha! Kill her! Quick!”

“…”

When he heard the order, a trace of confusion flashed in Edward’s eyes.

He subconsciously looked at Hallilali in front of him – she was looking up at the sky with her eyes tightly closed.

She sensed Hassankar’s fall.

She knew it was done by the federals.

Edward also knew that it was done by the federals.

All this happened without any warning.

And what else in the jungle could be a sign?

“…”

In an instant, something in Edward’s instinct reminded him what the best option was.

Yes, the best option is to kill Harilalee.

Otherwise, the first person that the betrayed Harilali would probably kill would be Edward, a federal man in front of her.

If he doesn’t kill her, he will die.

“…”

For a moment, the instinct that Edward had developed over decades almost took over his body, and he wanted to point the gun at Harilalli.

Almost at the same time, Edward’s other hand grabbed the gunman’s wrist, stopping his action.

…Why?

If I didn’t shoot, Harilalee might kill me.

Yes, how can I prove my innocence? Maybe I am also involved in all this, although I don’t know why at all.

But I am a member of the Federation, and if Hallilali thinks the same way as I do, her best solution is to kill me.

…Otherwise, I might kill her, right?

After all, I am a federal.

Then why not take action?

“…”

For a moment, Edward seemed to be back on the watchtower at night. In front of him, the girl was looking at the sky, looking at the stars in the distance.

He closed his eyes and took a deep, tired breath.

At this moment, his heart began to beat nervously.

“Hali Lali…” he whispered.

When Edward opened his eyes again, he found that Hallilali had lowered her head and was looking at him in confusion.

The pair of bloodshot eyes that were once filled with compassion were now looking at Edward with grievance.

Those eyes seemed to be asking: Why?

“…”

Edward did not answer, for he knew that nothing he said would get him out of the matter.

This is an endless chain of suspicion.

“…”

However, after Edward waited for a while, Halle and Lali also did not take any action.

She looked sad and aggrieved, but still strong.

“…Edward…”

“…Halilalee…”

The two of them called each other’s names softly, saying nothing, but it seemed like they had said everything.

The chain broke.

“…I’m going to the Hafgard Spire,” Hali Lali said softly, “I must use the [Creator Engine] to flood the Black Lake, otherwise, that thing will spread…”

“I’ll go with you,” said Edward.

“No, you can’t go through the [Upper Realm]. Only I can go.”

Hallilali murmured softly and closed her eyes.

This was most likely the last thing she did, and yet, it actually saved the lives of those who killed Hassanka?

This is not fair at all.

Hallilali lowered her eyes and said in a very low voice:

“…Yellow Spring Pass will be closed by the Creator Engine, and humans will have at most 20 more years. We had a chance, and this was your choice…”

“I…” Edward felt a lump in his throat.

“It’s not your fault, Edward. I believe you.”

Hallilali smiled miserably, turned her head, and tore a crack.

She turned her head slightly and asked softly:

“…Edward, will we meet again?”

Without waiting for Edward to reply, she took a step towards the rift.

But before she entered the rift, she felt her wrist being grabbed.

“…?”

Halle and Lali turned around and found that the hand was Edward’s.

She stared at Edward silently, with complex emotions in her eyes: doubt, hesitation, and expectation.

“…Halilalee…”

At the moment he grabbed Halle and Lally’s hand, Edward recalled a picture in his mind for no reason.

That was when Aleph was chatting at the front base about those lame ways to pick up girls:

“…First and foremost, of course, is demeanor. No matter what the situation is, no matter what state you are in, no matter what state she is in, the most important thing is to hold her hand and give her the deepest commitment…”

Edward knew that he was simply not capable of doing this kind of thing.

He firmly held Hallilali’s hand and said in a low voice:

“I’ll definitely see you again.”

Hallilali’s eyes flickered for a moment, and then she revealed a sad smile:

“Ah.”

She also held Edward’s hand tightly and said softly:

“Take good care of Perlis…Take good care of…Spark…”

“…She is your only hope…”

After she finished speaking, Halilali’s body disappeared in a flash of red light, and she flew rapidly towards the location of the Hafrigard spire.

Edward reached out to grab at the air, but caught nothing.

He stared blankly at the place where Hallilali disappeared, and for a moment, he was speechless.

…END…

14) Touch of Creator

Bristol Territory – E.Tran Border

In the dark night, thunder rumbled and drizzle fell on the fields.

In the dark clouds in the distance, rays of azure light would occasionally light up, illuminating the outline of the clouds for a short period of time.

Harry Smith was crawling in the field, looking at the clouds, observing them carefully.

He waited for the moment when the skyship would reveal its factor energy nozzle again, and wanted to seize the opportunity to take a picture.

At this moment, a faint whisper came to his ear:

“[Steam Military Police]…What are you doing?”

Harry jerked his head to the side, and was surprised to find that in front of him was a farmer’s face with a polite smile on it –

——I don’t know when this farmer appeared beside him.

“what!”

Harry jumped to his feet, staggered back two steps, and reached for the pistol at his waist.

However, his hand found nothing – the pistol was gone.

In order to conceal himself, Harry did not wear steam armor, and the pistol was his only means of combat.

When Harry was panicking, the farmer’s voice rang out:

“Is this what you’re looking for?”

As Harry stared in astonishment, the farmer slowly stood up, adjusted his straw hat, and picked up a gun.

“I thought you came to Bristol Territory to protect civilians, and you’re going to shoot me?”

“Who are you!” Harry shouted, “I am Harry Smith of the Steam Military Police Regiment, and I order you to put down your gun!”

“I know who you are,” the farmer said lazily, “Here.”

He gently wiped the water droplets off the surface of the steam revolver and tossed the gun to Harry.

Harry caught the gun, quickly checked it, and then raised it to the farmer’s head:

“Leave here immediately,” he gasped, “You are interfering with my duty, I order…”

“What official business? Your [Holy Temple] has been banned long ago. William III has never issued any investigation orders. This is your private behavior.”

The farmer seemed to pay no attention to the muzzle of Harry Smith’s gun, just glanced at him and looked into the space in the clouds in the distance. Harry noticed that he was holding his straw hat with one hand, looking very leisurely.

Why does he know this?

In the heavy rain, Harry swallowed and shouted:

“No matter what, leave immediately, otherwise…”

“Your king is cooperating with us as a [Steam Policeman], but you yell at me to leave?”

“Who are you!” Harry shouted.

“An anchor point,” the farmer bowed gracefully towards Harry, “Oh, it seems that it is not appropriate to talk to you in this body. Perhaps, I should let your king talk to you directly.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a flash of lightning exploded in the clouds, instantly illuminating the fields in a pale white.

When the white light faded, Harry was surprised to find that the farmer had disappeared.

He stared blankly at the place where the farmer disappeared, gently wiped the rain from his forehead with his hand, and blinked his eyes.

……

Capital Aslan Castle – I-Tran Kingdom