Central City, Queen’s Castle.
Dawn is approaching, outside the castle loft, the night has not yet broken, and it still appears tranquil. A gentle breeze blows, with faint luminescence fluttering out from among the grass, bringing light earlier than the dawn.
These luminescent specks are not fireflies, but pure, transparent Light Fragments.
The Legion Commander sits within the castle hall, feeling the warm breeze brush against her face, sipping tea and patiently waiting.
She has just received a temporary notice that a visitor of noble identity has arrived at the castle.
Afar, the Light Fragments move with the wind, gradually converging towards her position.
Faint sounds of laughter and conversation can be heard.
One of the voices is recognizable as Duke Zhuxue’s: "It has been a long time, Miss Meng, and your demeanor is even more impressive than before."
The voice is gentle, much like the warm breeze passing through the halls.
"Mr. Zuxue, you flatter me."
The Legion Commander slowly looks up; the two figures walking side by side gradually enter her sight. Zhu Xue discreetly gives her a glance before bowing, stopping at the hall entrance, and smiling: "Lady Divine, I have official duties to attend to, so I shall accompany you only until here tonight."
"You are too kind, sir."
There is only one Lady Divine in this world.
West Continent, Meng Xizhou.
The hall wasn’t dark initially, but with the arrival of this graceful figure, it became even brighter. Light Fragments from everywhere were converging from afar like streams... These are the "Light," contained within the Extraordinary Essence, sensing the summon from their master, hence flying here.
Meng Xizhou respectfully bows to the Legion Commander.
Her etiquette is impeccable, much like those ancient families in Changye.
Who would dislike such a woman?
Light, frankness, vastness, warmth... As if all the perfect qualities in this world have combined with her.
The words Lady Divine.
She is worthy of them.
Certainly, the world doesn’t dislike such flawless figures, yet it is difficult for them to truly "like" them. Too intense a light is destined to be suspended at the Skytop, much like the sun, everyone can look up to see, but if they come a bit closer, they would be blinded, and their hands get burned. If any closer, they would be scorched to the extent of leaving no ashes.
Such perfect people or things can only be admired from afar.
The tension in the Legion Commander’s brows gradually eases, as she lightly breathes the Light Aura in the wind, feeling that her previously gloomy Spirit has also relaxed a lot.
"The title Lady Divine, I am ashamed to bear... Lord of the Legion, you may call me Meng instead."
Meng Xizhou could only manage a helpless smile.
These are not words of modesty; she has truly never desired the title of Lady Divine, yet being called such by so many Believers in Light City, it quickly spread across the Five Continents.
"I came here today not to disturb Her Majesty."
The Empress is on the second floor.
Meng Xizhou knows that at this moment, she is only a few dozen meters away from the great Empress.
As long as she ascends the loft, and walks a bit further, she can have an "audience."
"It’s about the marriage contract... I wanted to come personally to apologize to Her Majesty." Meng Xizhou said earnestly: "This visit has no other intention..."
The Empress has long stayed above the loft.
This matter has already attracted the attention of many Outer Continent Divine Thrones... At this critical moment, even if Lady Divine declares beforehand she has no other intentions, it is unlikely to be believed.
The Legion Commander remained composed, coldly speaking: "Miss Meng should know that Her Majesty does not ordinarily see outside visitors...even with your esteemed status, to have an audience requires an appointment in advance. Coming today in such a manner, I fear I cannot fulfill your wish."
"I... sneaked out from Light City."
Meng Xizhou sighed softly.
She sincerely said: "Since regrettably rescinding the marriage, I have been confined to Light City...it’s uncertain how long this stealthy outing can go unnoticed, perhaps after tonight, I might have to embark on the journey back."
The Legion Commander shook her head, "Is it merely to express apology, then you need not ascend the loft...moreover, since this is a private outing, arriving at North Continent, your words and actions cannot represent Light City."
Meng Xizhou was silent for a moment.
"...it was my abruptness."
She bowed, "If I cannot see Her Majesty, so be it. Lord Purple Rain, I heard my ’fiancé’ is currently in Central City, I wish to meet him..."
The Legion Commander laughed upon hearing.
"What a coincidence."
She lifted her head, pointing towards the distant metal vault through the floor-to-ceiling window, she spoke softly: "If you had come half a day earlier, you might have had a chance, but at this moment... I think Lin Lin has already left North Continent. Although it’s nearly dawn, looking at the sky with clouds where those glowing stars illuminate, he should be among one of them."
"Have I missed him..."
Meng Xizhou said regretfully: "What about my brother?"
"It’s really unfortunate, your brother who holds the hereditary title of Zhen Yue is also up there."
The Legion Commander said flatly, "Moreover, Lady Divine, I need to remind you, even though Light City denied the matter of the rescinded marriage, what you think in your heart, everyone in Central City is aware and knowledgeable...tonight just between you and me, the three words ’fiancé’ better be kept away."
The North Continent’s long-planned "reinitiated mission" used a total of fifteen airships; these airships are not large, with fourteen teams in total, and each team autonomously has an airship.
And leading these teams is the "command ship" stationed by Osmond.