I weave my destiny in parallel time and space

She didn't rush to open the box because that would have been too purposeful.

Although she always felt that Xia Ya gave the box to her on purpose, she couldn't guarantee it 100%.

She walked up the stairs again, comforted Arthur who was frightened by her, and began to clean Char's room.

Cleaning is also a way for her to vent her emotions and divert her attention.

Xia Ya's room was not at all beyond her expectations. The carpet was messy like a bird's nest, the walls were mottled and peeling, the gray-white curtains on the bed had a thick layer of dust, and there were many weird books placed on the table. , there are also many exquisite handicrafts placed inside.

These should be the magic props that Char mentioned.

To be honest, Alicia thought it was a compliment to say that it was messy like a pigsty.

However, this room was easier to clean than the one downstairs, because there was no particularly stubborn dirt, just some dust. She and Arthur sped up their actions and conquered this last room in the morning.

But I really didn’t find any weird contracts or the girl’s heart.

She also washed Char's curtains and his dusty clothes, and stretched a rope outside the moving castle to dry these things.

In order to cooperate with her general cleaning, the castle was parked by a large lake so that Calcifer could easily draw water.

This place is located in the valley between the town of Romil and the snowfield. The water in the lake is melted from the snowy mountains and is very clean.

Alicia moved the chair that Chara had always occupied to the lake. The weather today was very good, it was a sunny day.

The clear lake water reflects the blue sky, making the water and sky the same color.

There were green mountains and forests on both sides, and in the distance, you could also see the mountains covered with snow. It was a scenery she had never seen before.

By the time she had finished handling everything, it was almost dusk. The sun was setting, and the golden light was shining on the lake. A breeze blew by, fluttering the hem of her skirt, just like her hair in the wind. The arc left in it.

The grass underfoot swayed in the wind, making a rustling sound, and the lake surface sparkled.

She sat in the rocking chair, lowered her head and looked at the box in her hand. After a period of mental construction, she opened it.

There weren't many things in the box, a shabby rag doll, a necklace, and an unsealed letter.

The rag doll was her favorite toy when she was a child. It was a birthday gift from her father, and the necklace was a relic of her mother.

It was also given to her mother by her father. Although the value was not even one percent of the brooch she sold casually, it was still her mother's favorite to wear when traveling.

She silently opened the envelope and unfolded the letter paper inside, which had trembling handwriting.

My dear Alicia:

When you read this letter, I may have left you. Don't feel sad. Everyone always goes through this stage in their life.

Compared to many people, I actually live a relatively long life.

When I wrote this letter, you had been missing for eight hours. I couldn't sleep all night, and my mood was very complicated.

While I am worried about your safety, I also feel that my death may be coming soon.

So I have to write this letter to leave something for you.

I don’t know if this letter can reach you, but whoever sees this letter, please give it to my favorite daughter.

Since your mother's death, you have never spoken to me about anything.

Hidden all the pain and sadness deep in my heart.

Start trying to learn the court etiquette that you didn't like in the past, so that you can become like a princess.

Your eyes have lost their light, but I have never protected the light in your heart.

Maybe, you also hate me in your heart.

Hate me for killing your mother.

I used to think that I would never regret it, but since you disappeared and my death date has been reduced, many possibilities have flashed through my mind.

Your mother is such a good person, kind and peaceful. She never wanted to be a queen or enjoy any glory or wealth.

She just hopes to be safe and live happily with her family.

And just this, I can't give her

I often wonder, if we had left this country, would there have been another ending?

But there are so many ifs in this world

Back then, your grandfather took me to the slums of the imperial capital.

There are all the people of the empire who have been impoverished by the exploitation of the nobles. It is a miserable scene that I can never imagine in my life.

Therefore, I decided to change everything. I took you back to the palace and inherited the throne. I was full of passion and confidence, thinking that I could bring changes to this country with the power in my hands.

But the reality is always cruel. The power whirlpool in this country is deeper than I imagined.

So profound that even if he becomes the owner of the highest power in this country, he still cannot escape from it.

I lost your mother and paid the price, but in the end nothing changed.

My life is undoubtedly a failure.

But the funny thing is, if I could go back in time, I might still make this choice.

The nib rested here for a moment, leaving a large black spot at the end.

I am always greedy and want to have everything.

I think I can choose the best fate for you.

The same goes for the marriage arranged for you.

I want to give you the best protection and keep you away from this whirlpool of power.

At the same time, we also want to make this country more stable.

But it seems that nothing can be achieved

Half a month ago, when the prince of the West French Empire was about to arrive in the imperial capital, you had a big fight with me.

That was the first time you expressed your feelings to me since your mother died.

But I have never fulfilled your wish

At that time, many thoughts ran through my mind, except the ones above.

I thought about your fate as a royal family. I have resisted and I understand the price of rebellion.

Compared to the tragedy in the future, I think you can at least marry someone who loves you.

Since that day, I have regretted every day. I regret that I should not have said such harsh words to you, and regret that I should have listened to your opinions more.

But you don't care about me anymore

I think I should break your heart.

After you disappeared, I thought a lot in my mind.

Whether it is the alliance of the Western French Empire or the fate of Britannia.

As long as you can be safe, as long as you can be happy and happy, these things are actually insignificant to me.

This country, this position, has swallowed me and your mother, and I will never let it swallow you again!

If you come back safe and sound, Alicia, then go after everything you want.

And I'm sorry, my daughter.

This is what I have always wanted to say, but never said it.

Alicia read the contents of the letter in one breath. She was silent and kept the same posture, motionless.

After an unknown amount of time, she took a deep, trembling breath, folded the letter again, put it in the envelope, and put it back in the box.

There were one or two inconspicuous water waves on the calm lake surface, but then, three, four, and countless water waves rippled on the lake surface.

The water surface and the grass made a splashing sound, the dark sky was covered with dark clouds, and heavy rain spread like black blood droplets.

Alicia just sat there, bathing in the rain, the rain hitting her face and running down her cheeks