[Angie] Double Wings

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Indeed, the enemy may have made arrangements, and Clavis' worries are justified, but the situation of Jules' group of patron saints is much smoother than imagined.The eagle troop led by Oscar carefully escorted the dismantling ship of the Wangli Research Institute, approaching the artificial horn-shaped stardust they were about to disperse; while the griffin troop led by Jules himself fought in a large formation. Afterwards, the formation not only protects the safety of all personnel, but also has a deterrent effect on the demonstrations and warnings of unknown hostile forces.

Everything was going well, and the small signs he found reassured Jules.

"The universe is too big, and the edge of the universe is so vast that you can hardly imagine... It is impossible for Wang Li to send troops to prevent outsiders from other universes from breaking in... Among other things, reduce energy emission and move quickly without attracting the attention of the detection station. It is a small aircraft that is difficult to block." Jules explained to Randy, "As for you saying that the universe of the bird is sealed off... In any case, it is impossible for us to adopt such a drastic method, and the universe also needs to breathe. of."

"But obviously someone from outside broke in, isn't it?"

Jules laughed, "This kind of stealthy infiltration is hard to cause any harm." He pointed to a track with unknown origin and whereabouts on the star map, "This is the trace of alien invasion. Look at their whereabouts …It’s not that we’re afraid of them, it’s that they’ve been hiding from us. Judging from the clues left behind, it’s a type of small aircraft, responsible for carrying processed stardust and spreading it around the sun. This small spaceship can’t Carrying weapons with high lethality, the number of troops it can carry is very limited, so it may be a fast ship for detection purposes. Judging from this, the enemy's technology is quite backward, and the means are also very simple."

Randy rubbed his cheeks, slurring his words, "If they are weak, why would they want to invade the universe of the bird? Isn't it an unwise way to hit a stone with an egg?"

"...Well." Jules didn't say much, as if he didn't hear Randy's question.

"Master Jules?"

The older patron saint turned his head away, leaned over to check other instructions on the display, avoided the question that had been making him uneasy all this time, and did not answer.

Jules, Oscar, and Randy, a group of patron saints, did not encounter any danger during their military trips, and the enemy's leftover arrangement was not a great big battle, which could be easily cleared after a little time.Except for Randy, who was so excited to finally be able to board the airship of his dreams, which led to insomnia for several days, and accidentally caused gingivitis, which made half of his cheek swell, the whole fleet was fine.

If only the other two groups of Patron Saints were doing well too... Jules thought so.

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Of course their bird universe has weaknesses, but Jules is awkwardly unwilling to admit it to Randy.

This fatal weakness is their patron saint themselves.

Randy's words touched the uneasiness in Jules' heart again. He stayed up all night, wrote a long instruction under the lamp, sent it back to the Holy Land with a flat-panel communicator, and named him to Jeffrey.The letter was not only written with rich emotion and moving words, but also in a gentle tone. It was rare to read the famous "chief coercion" of Jules, so that the rebellious boy could only feel his care and worry, and guided him That boy, who is not bad in nature, thinks about his innate destiny.

In order to respect Jeffrey's guardian Luwa, Jules did not seal the letter, but sincerely asked Luwa to read this letter when he had time, "It's a little bit of anxiety for me as the chief patron saint." ’ he wrote in a note enclosed with the letter.

Even Jeffrey, who has always been resolute and stubborn, was moved, not to mention Luwa, who has always been honest and honest.His eyes were red from reading, and he decided to temporarily suspend Jeffrey's confinement and take him to the forest lake... What Jeffrey needs now is not introspection, but deep thinking.However, Lu Wa also invited Olivier to go to Forest Lake together, and if necessary, he had to rely on Olivier to help 'catch' the restless boy.

Jeffrey, who frantically groped for his own position between greenness and maturity, rarely faced the calm lake in silence, thinking about "the value of the life of the guardian saint and the things that need to be protected" as mentioned in Jules' letter , Olivier and Luwa behind them also lowered the volume of their conversation, not wanting to disturb him.

"Is Marshall doing any better?"

"Ah..." Luwa sighed softly, "He is still disturbed by hallucinations constantly. This consumes his physical strength, and his current health condition is very bad. Even when he is rarely awake, his emotions are still sad, Depressed...not to mention Marshall, even Lumiere's face has become quite haggard."

Oliver suppressed the only smile left on his face, "If there is no improvement in the past two days, you must notify Jules."

"K, Clavis will object, right?"

"I can't help it!" Olivier fiddled with the curly hair that had been tested, "If Jules blames you, you will take the responsibility?" He lowered his voice, "Marshall has an accident, Jules has already blamed himself. If If you think it's okay to hide him..."

"Ah... Olivier, don't say such terrible things!" Luwa begged for mercy with a bitter face, "No, otherwise... Let's visit Marshall together? See if we can help you..."

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When Jeffrey was sent back to his mansion, the sky was already getting dark, and when Lui and Olivier stepped into the Moonlight Mansion of Cleves, a bright moon was shining through the clear night sky. With a bright and cool light.

The usual quiet atmosphere of this mansion is still there, the owner stands alone on the large balcony on the second floor, quietly looking at the moonlight.Luwa looked up at Clevis's back, his dark hair was as smooth as before, like a silent waterfall.Clavis obviously heard the footsteps of the two guests entering the house, the waterfall tilted slightly, but the people did not turn around.

Luwa nodded and greeted him honestly.

"You don't need me to greet you?"

"No need," Olivier waved his hands with dark blue nail polish, "you know the way well. We just came to visit little Lumi and Marshall, you are busy with your work."

"...at the salon."

On the second floor of the Yuehui Mansion, there is a very spacious large room. On the soft dark purple carpet, there are scattered cushions and soft pillows. There is nothing else, and I don’t know what Clewis used to make it. What, Olivier always thought that room was the most suitable for dazed or sleeping, but he didn't expect Clewis to call it a salon.

Marshall was indeed in a daze.

But the deep expression on his childish face was unusual, Olivier read thinking and comprehension in his expression, and even considered and understood.Marshall, who is only 15 years old, has gradually experienced the cruelty and ruthlessness of reality.

Lumiere got up and greeted them graciously, and poured tea for the guests, as if he was the owner of the house.He explained Marshall's recovery to them in his usual gentle tone, still encouraging.

"Although I still get disturbed by hallucinations occasionally, as the layer of dark red glow gradually fades and weakens, this kind of situation has gradually decreased. Marshall has been working so hard, I think there must be no problem."

Oliver raised his slender eyebrows, "Marshall's hallucinations are related to that layer of evil spirit?"

"I think it's directly related. The glow... the ominous atmosphere is more vivid during the day. At this time, Marshall is also more seriously affected."

"Well..." Oliver nodded, "The red light has faded a lot in the past two days..."

Marshall lowered his head and responded in a low voice, "Yes, because the glow has faded a lot, I've recovered a little bit, at least I don't see hallucinations constantly... I'm sorry for making you worry."

"That'd be great...well," Olivier's keen eyes cast a glance, "isn't it? Little Lumi?"

"Yeah," Lumiere smiled back, "It's great to be recovering slowly."

Luwa, who hadn't spoken all the time, glanced at Clevius's back, and said slowly, "Is Clevis using some ingenious technique to weaken that layer of glow?"

"Hmm..." Lumiere reached out and stroked his water-colored long hair behind his ears, and replied ambiguously, "The weakening thing... is indeed somewhat effective..."

Luwa didn't say much, just stared at Lumière silently with his pair of wise eyes, and bowed his head when he saw the guilty patron saint of water.

Weird atmosphere... Olivier narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Marshall, you have troubled Lumière for several days, and it's time to let him rest for a while. Come, I'll take you back to your own mansion. "

"what?"

"Let's go! I'll take you back early, so I can go home early and sleep on my beauty sleep, heh..." Olivier yawned disregarding his manners, and winked at Luwa calmly, He insisted on dragging Marshall away.

Luwa watched the two leave. He didn't turn his head until his two colleagues left Klevis's Moonlight Mansion. The gentle smile on his face remained unchanged. He said, "If you encounter any difficulties... Lumiere, tell me and let me help share it."

Lumiere still hesitated to speak, "This kind of thing..."

"Or," Loire got up and walked to the large balcony opposite the corridor on the second floor, "Would you like to tell me?" He slowly approached his colleague, whose back was always turned to him, and asked in a soft tone, "Cravis? "

Among their nine patron saints, the status of the two patron saints of light and darkness is higher than that of the other seven, but no matter whether it is the strict patron saint of light.Jules, still the indifferent patron saint of darkness.Clavis respected Loire, the eldest among the nine.Even Cleves, who is used to showing off his face, felt a little hesitant when Luwa asked him face to face.He didn't want to answer the question, but he didn't want to embarrass Loire.

"Don't ask," he sighed lowly, "you go back, Loire."

"...Are you... in trouble?"

"It doesn't matter."

Luwa took two steps forward, "But..."

"Don't come near me."

Klevis avoided Luwa's hand on his shoulder, and turned to leave the cool balcony under the night.

No need to make more guesses, the wise guardian saint of the earth can also judge the seriousness of the matter, "...it seems necessary to report to Jules."

"Luwa!" Klevis stopped in his tracks, "Don't do unnecessary things."

"I can't just watch you have an accident, Klevis. Did you... forcibly absorb those red evil lights? It caused you to start hallucinating yourself..."

"I have my measure."

"Cleves, I know you don't want to let Jules know about this... After all, he is too strict, no wonder you always hate him for interfering with the situation of the Patron Saint..."

In fact, Clewis, who was reluctant to let Jules worry too much, turned his head away guiltily, "Don't do such unnecessary things," he emphasized bluntly, "There is no need to report to that person."

"Are you sure you'll recover before Jules returns?"

"……No."

"Sit down and discuss it? Oliver and I are both worried about your condition..."

Lumiere also came to the balcony, "Actually..."

"Don't talk too much," Clewis cut off his words, "I'm fine, don't make up your own mind..." Suddenly he staggered, his tall body swayed, and fell forward to the ground.Luwa stood the closest, before he could be surprised, he had already held Clevis in his arms before he even realized it.

Under the bright moonlight, Luwa could clearly see the cold sweat dripping from Klevis' forehead, his face was so pale that it turned blue, and his helpless hands on the ground were trembling slightly.

"...Have you exhausted your physical strength yet?" Luwa asked in a low voice, but did not answer.

Clavis passed out.

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