"She is, and so am I!" Ms. Yusilian protested in panic, "We all are!"
"'All of you'...?"
The girl narrowed her eyes.
"The great Sun King, has more than two partners?"
"Cough cough cough-"
An awkward cough sounded from the earring.
"Well... you know, I'm just a drop of blood, and the memories I got aren't that many... why don't we discuss the 'Secret Keeper Ceremony'? Isn't that what you want to know?"
It's really tiring to talk to her properly.
Hitzfeld sighed inwardly.
If it weren't for her identity, if it weren't because she was the incarnation of that heart and could control and spread the "Blood Source" path by holding it, there was no way she would be able to carry such a thing on her body.
"The Secret Keeper Ritual… let me think about it."
The earrings swayed slightly.
"If I remember correctly, this is a kind of Lingyan contract."
"Ling Yan?"
"The voice of God is also powerful. This power is the command. For example, if God does not allow a certain thing to exist, she will say so, and in this world, her words will be realized immediately."
"God...meaning goddess?"
"Of course, strictly speaking, she is the only god."
"But I have seen those four in the flashbacks... the one named Sophia and Victoria..."
"They are taking advantage of the ancient times, and their nature is different. These ancient gods, first-generation gods, and second-generation gods are not real gods in the strict sense, because they are independent of the mother tree. To the mother tree, they are no different from humans."
"Then is there a difference between goddesses?"
"Of course there is... You are kidding. She is the only example of a successful fusion of a mother tree. I think this is the only example since the birth of this world. Even though Namiia is able to resist her now, it is because her mind is obscured by the gray fog. What you found under the beach should be the prototype of a mother tree."
"A new mother tree?"
"Just like how Yinsel's skeleton gave birth to a new spirit after being left idle for a long time, Alessia is an independent personality. Is this example difficult to understand?"
"Then the ritual of the Secret Keeper is actually the one passed down by Ling Yan, and humans made a variation of Ling Yan based on it?"
"Almost! ...What exactly is the ceremony?"
"Xiasha and I, the Tree People presided over the ceremony. Xiasha is considered my 'believer' so I don't need to be present. We have to guard the secret of the God's Blood together... This is almost like being one of the royal family's own."
"It's not just you two, right?" Ms. Yusilian was a little suspicious. "Your team... the one who likes playing cards, the one who likes to say weird things, the one who likes wooden wives... you didn't have the slightest thought of betraying the royal power in such a difficult environment, and finally completed the task successfully. Isn't this enough to prove your loyalty to the ruler? I think from that moment on, all of you have been treated as our own people. You are unshakable loyalists to the royal family."
Then she added: "That is what the outside world describes as a lackey of royal power."
Hitzfeld took a breath and decided not to bother with one extra drop of blood, "So it doesn't have much of an impact?"
"Not big."
"The Tree People have no chance to do anything in there."
“They don’t have the ability.”
"I can rest assured that."
Hitzfeld nodded.
Although she had confirmed it at the time, it was only stable with this guy's endorsement.
The Secret Keeper's Ceremony is still missing one last step before it can be completed. She is considering going to the capital to complete it later. This matter can be delayed no longer.
Another troublesome matter was resolved, and she picked up the bag next to her, intending to see what the official appointment issued along with the "Earl of Xieyang" was.
She swept aside the certificates and medals, revealing a thick stack of documents.
"Ouch!"
Earring had nothing to do, so she browsed with her. When she saw the key part, she exclaimed: "You were appointed as the 'Director of the Special Operations Department' and the 'Top Investigator'! Level 10 authority!"
Hitzfeld thought she would make a scene and then congratulate him, but she turned around and said, "Who are you looking down on? Why don't you make me queen?"
His facial expression changed, and Hitzfeld squeezed out a sentence: "I am considering whether to lose you, Ms. Yusilian..."
"Am I wrong? That little girl is looking for a husband. I can teach you my secret method. Wouldn't it be wonderful to make her pregnant?"
"That's enough... stop talking to me!"
"You really don't know what's good for you—"
As she took the earrings off forcefully and stuffed them into a metal box viciously, the crackling noise finally stopped.
"I have to find a way to explain to Xia..."
Slumped in his seat with his eyes closed, Hitzfeld began to think about the near future.
This new friend is a little too lively.
Hopefully keeping her will be a good thing for everyone…
Chapter 4 Visitors
Hitzfeld knew she couldn't always ignore Ms. Yussirion, but at least she could enjoy some peace and quiet during this time.
Daryl came back soon after shopping. The money was given to her by Hitzfeld. She continued to observe the dull attitude and even had to explain every becker's change to the girl, which made Hitzfeld quite helpless.
"Dariel." She looked at him, "You are not just a robot, why don't you buy some for yourself?"
"?" Daryl was stunned. She had never thought of this option. She hesitated and said, "I am no different from a pure robot. I don't need this kind of thing."
The three mechanical apostles said that they retained some of their flesh, but only their hearts. Her torso, limbs and even head were made of metal parts, and now this dull face was just a layer of special skin.
So what is the difference between her and the fashion dolls in the mall? Just like the fashion dolls don't care whether they have anything to wear, Daryl doesn't care what clothes she wears today.
She also lacks the morals and shame that a human being should have. If necessary, she can actually wear nothing at all.
But Hitzfeld disagreed. She took the list and compared the clothes she bought one by one, and found that there were also several sets of men's clothes - these were prepared for the old man, and they were agreed to be his butler uniforms.
Even the old man has it, after all, it is not her own butler, right? Of course, you can't be too stingy with a personal guard like Daryl. Hitzfeld simply hung a veil on himself and took Daryl back to the mall.
It was almost dark when they were done and started their journey home. Hitzfeld took off his shoes and lay down on the seat to rest, while Daryl twisted her long dress.
Gradually, there was an excited barking of dogs outside the window. Hitzfeld woke up immediately after hearing the noise. She quickly put on her shoes and jumped out, and was almost thrown to the ground by a snow-white shadow.
"Lily!" The girl's voice was filled with the joy of reunion. She hugged the big white dog's neck tightly and put her hands deep into the fluffy dog's fur and stroked it.
"Ahhh!" Lily was obviously very happy. She pushed Hitzfeld against the wall of the car, standing on her hind legs so that she could stand higher. She stuck out her tongue and licked her fingers that she used to cover them.
If I hadn't sacrificed these two hands, my face would have been covered in dog saliva...
Why is this stupid dog still so unlucky? What if it is in a situation where cosmetics and medicines are needed, won’t it be poisoned directly?
"Alright..." Pushing the big dog away a little, Hitzfeld lowered his voice, "That's enough... Stop messing around, or I'll start to get angry."
"Ahhh!" Maybe it was because she hadn't seen her for too long that she had forgotten all her past memories, or maybe it was because she saw through her owner's character too thoroughly and knew that she would not do anything to her, but Lily had no intention of restraining herself and was still trying every means to nudge her face.
After all, the other master is not here! Then it can do whatever it wants!
The next moment it was lifted up by the scruff of the neck and pulled far away - you have to know that when it stood up, it was almost as tall as Hitzfeld, and there was only one person in Hitzfeld Manor who could do such a thing.
"Ashley." Hitzfeld looked at the new family member with a smile, "Well... I'm back."
"Heath!" She was responded with a hug even more enthusiastic than Lily's.
God...her strength has increased again...
From an angle where no one could see, Hitzfeld was strangled so hard that she stuck out her tongue and rolled her eyes. Fortunately, the force only lasted for a moment, and she was soon released. Ashley grabbed her wrist and dragged her inside: "We've bought all the ingredients for you! Come on! We've been waiting for you!"
what?
Hu Tao had just opened the outermost iron gate to allow the car to enter, but when she turned around she heard these words and a look of confusion appeared on her face.
Those ingredients, weren’t they bought to entertain the host?
So you bought it to have your owner make it?
"Wait." Hitzfeld struggled, "There is a new companion here who I want to introduce to you..."
Ten minutes passed like this, and three people, a dog, and a Borean sea eagle were sitting at the dining table in the hall of Hitzfell Manor.
After staring at each other for a long time, Ashley asked tentatively: "So you are a robot? You are not actually a human at all, right?"
The corner of Hu Tao's mouth twitched. She felt that even from her own perspective, Ashley's question was too direct.
"I am an apostle of the Mechanical Kingdom, and my entire body is made of metal." Daryl answered in a serious tone, "My companions and I have experienced the deception of Yinsel, and it took us a lot of effort to find Her Highness. I swear to protect her and never let the tragedy of the Doctor happen again."
Ashley looked confused.
Is there a big plot missing here... Is there something I don't know?
She had rarely paid attention to what Heath's stepmother was doing outside. Since her major was not related to her, she could not help her if she asked, which was a waste of time.
The most important thing is that she is willing to ask, but Hitzfeld is unwilling to tell. Her stepmother Heath always seems to treat her as a child. Over time, Ashley doesn't care anymore, as long as she can see that she can come back safely every time.
That meant that her mission was over. No matter how it was completed, at least she came back safely, and that was enough. Ashley didn't ask for much.
But now... this guy named Daryl aroused her competitive spirit.
It’s okay that I can’t compete with Aunt Xiasha in terms of importance, because Aunt Xiasha came here earlier than her.
But what is the reason for this Daryl?
It was obviously me! I was here first!
She planned to find an opportunity to ask Heath's stepmother.
No... Heath will definitely not tell me if I ask him like this... I have to investigate it myself and find out what is going on with this Mechanical Kingdom and why Heath suddenly became its princess.
"What are you doing?"
Hitzfeld came out with a plate of food and was puzzled to see them standing there in a daze. "You haven't eaten for a day. Aren't you hungry?"
Stews are the slowest to cook, followed by stir-fry, but baked food is much easier to cook, mainly various pre-meal breads.
This is considered a simulation of Western food, but of course it is not a simulation in today's environment.
Thinking of this, she glared at Ashley.
It’s this guy... The bread is obviously already baked when I buy it, so I can eat it directly, but he has to wait for me to come back and heat it up by myself before he is willing to eat it.
They say that things you bake yourself are more delicious...
That's it? And you still say you're not a child?
No one here is more willful than you.
Under her "oppression", everyone picked up the bread and started eating.
The plate was served with several stir-fried dishes. As usual, the aroma was strong and fragrant, a taste that even walnuts could hardly replicate.
Ashley ate voraciously, with a chicken leg in her left hand and a lamb chop in her right hand. She was too lazy to even use any cutlery. She looked like a wild person.
Hitzfeld observed her silently and found that her height and body shape had not increased after not seeing her for half a year.
Compared to what I remembered, Ashley was darker now. She was even thinner than before, but judging by the bulging muscles on her forearms, her strength had actually increased a lot.
Is this the result of training at the Knight Academy?
Well, she has a tendency to stand on her own...
Hitzfeld was observing others, not noticing that he was also being observed at the table.
It's walnut.
Pinocchio looked at the hostess's clothes and hairstyle, and found that compared with the past, the girl not only looked more mature in appearance and figure, but also had a more gentle and calm temperament.
She is just like the noble ladies in my memory... What did the master go through this time?
The only person who could make her change like this is Master Xiasha... Has their relationship taken a step further?
But after doing such crazy things and reaching that stage, how can we make further progress?
Pinocchio couldn't figure it out.
No explanation.
The dinner was sumptuous, but it took a long time.
