It's called strolling around, but actually this place is not that big, it's nothing more than walking around the villa.

The few of them walked slowly and unknowingly arrived at the flower bed beside the villa. Although it was called a flower bed, there were not many blooming flowers in it. Perhaps it was because it was the wrong season, but there was a hint of desolation instead.

Marian stopped and turned to look at the three people: "This is the flower garden we carefully took care of, isn't it beautiful?

I heard Bethel say that taking care of children is like taking care of flowers. You need good soil, plenty of sunlight, and regular irrigation and care, but you can't let them grow wildly. "

Saphir is the one who has the most say in this matter, after all, she once took care of the Hearth House with Alechino.

In name, she still holds the position of vice-president, the second-in-command of Hearth House.

So, she said: "Children are like a blank sheet of paper, pure and clean. But the world is a big dye vat, and they will gradually be dyed with the colors of the world as they come into contact with it.

Good experiences will give them good colors, and bad experiences will give them bad colors. When they are still young, the bridge that connects them to the world is the parents who take care of them.

Parents always have a heavy responsibility. Not only do they need to prevent their children from being led astray by various temptations and desires, but they also need to be careful that the color of their own bodies does not accidentally transfer to their children.

But this is unavoidable. Children will always be influenced by their parents because of long-term interactions. Even if one tries to avoid it, it is impossible to completely eliminate it. "

Marian stared at Safire with interest. "It seems that you don't agree with children becoming like their parents."

"It's not that I don't agree, I just don't want something like this to happen to me." Saphir said in a relaxed tone, "My color is not suitable to appear on a child.

The first color a piece of white paper touches can be red or yellow, so there is room for further choices, but it cannot be black. The deep black will swallow up all possibilities of change. When the white paper is stained with ink, it is too late to change it. "

Marian chuckled and shook her head. "Pure black? I can see a hint of gold in you. That's the most suitable color for children. It's like sunshine and hope. It can make their future shine."

Safire did not comment on this and just listened quietly.

Marian continued, "Then you should also understand that when necessary, pests that harm growth must be removed, right?"

"It seems that Besser's ideas are somewhat similar to mine. If we could meet, we would definitely become good friends." Dealing with pests has always been one of Safire's main jobs, there is nothing to say about it.

Marianne nodded in agreement. "Right? Sometimes I really envy people like you. You are so capable and considerate. Whether it's making snacks or taking care of flowers, you are very capable.

It would be great if I had the chance to introduce you to each other." She said with a somewhat disappointed expression, "It's a pity that this idea can't be realized."

Chenxi and Sandonie looked at each other and suddenly whispered, "Bether will appear in the secret realm of Erinus, right?"

"It's almost certain. Why are you asking this?" Sandoni asked back.

Chen Xi pursed his lips and said, "Those two people may really get to know each other in the future."

Their whispers did not affect Marianne's conversation with Safire.

Marian continued to speak: "I have been taking care of the flowers here, hoping that one day, when friends come, I can let them see the flowers in full bloom. It just so happens that you are here."

Saphir glanced at the desolate flower garden again and said, "The timing of a friend's visit is also very important. Otherwise, it would be a pity if the flowers did not bloom like this time."

"No, just water it," said Marianne, as if watering was all that was needed, and she began to sing the unknown ballad:

"Hide and seek, hide and seek, where are Mary and her friends going?

Go to the courtyard in the foam and see the sunflowers blooming?"

A watering can suddenly appeared in her hand, and she began to water the flower bed in front of her.

As she moved, water droplets dyed the soil of the nursery black, and sunflowers broke through the soil, growing rapidly and blooming.

Seeing this astonishing scene, Saphir and his companions opened their eyes wide. Marian was a pure water elf, and logically she should not be able to possess such ability.

If it was Narcida, they would not find it strange no matter what happened, but the one in front of them was not Narcida, but a pure water elf who called herself Marian.

As if she didn't notice the surprised looks of the others, Marianne put her hands on her hips and asked for credit: "How about it? Beautiful, isn't it?"

"Very beautiful." Safire did not disappoint, and praised sincerely, and then asked, "It's really amazing, how did you do it?"

She herself can also make the Liyue Harbor full of Glazed Lilies, but she relies on the authority of the Demon God and her mastery of Liyue's magic. There are very few people who can do this, not even Morax.

But now, a pure water elf without any power, can do it?

"Because they have been waiting for their friends to come. Once you come, the flowers can't wait. Then, all they need is a little encouragement and a little rain and dew." Marian said these mysterious words, which made Saphir couldn't help but ponder.

Seeing that Saphir didn't reply, Marian turned to the little guy: "Ann, do you like it?"

An nodded immediately: "Very beautiful, golden."

"Yes! I knew you would like it, because I like it too." Marianne said as a matter of course.

Saphir's thoughts were interrupted the moment she heard these words, and she suddenly remembered that she had been stuck in a dead end.

She had a preconceived notion that Ann was the incarnation of Marian, and then regarded the girl in front of her who called herself Marian as an evil person impersonating Marian.

But she never thought, what if Marianne was actually divided?

According to records, during the Battle of Erinus, Marian was indeed injured in the explosion and died, but it does not say whether she died on the spot or died after being taken back.

If Alan realized that Marianne was beyond help, where would he take her? The cold and rigid Academy of Sciences? Or Fontaine, where there was no memory?

I'm afraid not. He will take his sister back to the place that was once filled with the most beautiful memories, that is, Narcissus Cross Court.

Even if it is just a ruins, it is a spiritual sustenance.

Saphir put himself in Marianne's shoes and thought about it. He also agreed with this guess. If she was dying now, where would she choose to go?

The answer is Guiliji.

It is said that wandering dragons return to the sea and fallen leaves return to their roots. As orphans, Alan and Marianne also have roots, and their roots are this orphanage.

So the pure water elf Ann is a part of Marian, and the girl in front of her is also a part of Marian.

They have been looking for Lilith, but they have overlooked one thing, that is, pure water elves can merge. It makes sense that Lilith merged with a part of Marian and then called herself Marian.

Based on what she said just now, that she addressed Bether as an equal and that it was based on what she remembered, it was obvious that who else but Lilith could be the pure water elf who was equal to Bether and familiar with her?

After figuring this out, Saphir's eyes changed slightly when he looked at Marian.

The purpose this time, in addition to the Blue Eagle Badge, is also the Heart of Marian.

Now that she had confirmed her target, she began to consider how to act. In order to avoid greater sacrifice, she never hesitated to commit cruel acts.

But Marianne was completely unaware of Safire's thoughts and continued to talk to herself: "Speaking of which, Miss Safire, you are from far away, right? What kind of flowers are there where you come from?"

"There are many, but the one that impressed me the most is probably Moonlight Almeda." Safire recalled and said a very impressive name.

Marianne was very curious: "What kind of flower is it?"

“Aimeda… her true form is very beautiful. She sings on moonlit nights. Her voice is so beautiful that people who hear it stop to listen and linger.

But... this is a very dangerous creature. It will confuse lost travelers, lure them into its territory and suck their blood. Finally, it will make their corpses into puppets as its minions to continue to lure other innocent travelers.

The largest plant of Amedae that I have ever seen occupied an entire galaxy, turning that star field into a complete zombie star field. However, even though all the people there were dead, there was no abnormality in the basic communication with the outside world.

So much so that no one noticed the problem for a long time, until the God Realm passed by there during the star patrol ceremony. "Sapphire gave a brief introduction.

Everyone present couldn't help but get goosebumps.

Chen Xi's face turned pale: "Why don't you say something else? Why don't you say something about her? Are you still brooding over the loss you suffered in the past?"

"I don't mind it. I was defeated." Saphir said stubbornly, "Anyway, I threw her into Crusher's grinding center and watched her turn into a pool of mud."

Sandoni clapped his hands: "Let's talk about something else."

Marianne also felt a little scared, so she quickly changed the subject: "Let's talk about other flowers! I have always been in Fontaine and have never been anywhere else. However, I have a friend who has been to Xumi! I heard that there are many flowers there that are not found in Fontaine.

Like the flowers that grow on cliffs (Ji Bo Lian), the flowers that bloom at night (Yue Lian), the flowers that grow on cacti (Chi Nian Guo)…

Then he remembered that there were no cacti in Fontaine, and he quickly described to me what a cactus was. He was a very serious person, and even when he was a child he was smarter than the rest of us.”

She said this with a gleam of nostalgia in her eyes.

Safire knew that the friend she was talking about was Rene. Rene was indeed a genius. Even Safire had to admit that this guy's talent was no less than his own, and might even be stronger.

Suddenly, Marian came to her senses and coughed twice in embarrassment: "Ahem! Sorry, I was just talking to myself. It's rare to see someone, I'm a little excited. Um... what special flowers has Miss Sandone seen?"

"It is said that Intivat is the flower that princesses from another world wear on their heads." Sandone said with a smile, words that made Saphir's forehead veins bulge.

Marianne was immediately very interested: "It sounds like a very beautiful flower."

"Yes, it's a pity that this flower doesn't seem to exist in this world, or maybe it's very rare. Anyway, I haven't seen it for a long time." Sandoni nodded slightly.

Marianne also sighed with some regret: "That's such a pity. So, what about Miss Chenxi?"

"Me? Well... I have been staying in Xumi all the time. I have seen what you just said." Chen Xi touched his chin.

Marian's eyes immediately lit up: "So, do you have any seeds on you?"

"You're right, I really brought it with me." She said, taking out some seeds.

Saphir frowned at the seeds, unable to identify what specific flower they belonged to.

Chenxi didn’t know either, after all, she was not a student of the Shenglun School.

Marian took the seeds and planted them with great anticipation.

When Marianne was planting the seeds, Saphir finally spoke up: "Marianne, the friend you just mentioned, is his name René?"

"You..." Marian paused and looked up at Saphir not far away with some surprise.

Saphir walked over to her side, squatted down, helped her loosen the soil, and buried the flower seeds: "Can you tell me more about the story about him? I once forged weapons with the deep red stone of the Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain, so I have some fate with him, so I am curious."

"I see." Marianne's doubts were dispelled, and she thought for a moment before speaking, "He told me a story.

Once upon a time, somewhere there was a body of calm water… Then, with a disturbance, ripples appeared, and in the ripples appeared water drops, and in the water drops, there was life.

These lives leave the water and take on different forms. However, although they are all made of water, they are separated by their different forms. Each drop of life is fragile, but it has its own beauty.

However, a drop of water is very fragile and can easily dry up. If it gathers together, it will become powerful. But each drop of water will no longer be herself…”

When Saphir heard this, his expression became more serious: "Rene thinks so?"

"He's hesitating. I can hear his hesitation." Marianne lowered her eyes, as if she wanted to speak for Rene.

Hearing this, Saphir stood up and thought for a while before asking, "Has he...been here? Has he come to see you?"

“…” Marian didn’t answer, but just shook her head slightly.

"Oh, it seems you can't contact him either." Saphir sighed.

Both Chenxi and Sandoni understood the meaning of this story.

Rene wants to circumvent the doomsday prophecy by dissolving all the people of Fontaine in advance. The so-called water drops gather into rivers and lose themselves, which is the brilliance and disadvantage of this method.

That's why he hesitated. This could be a solution in the past when everyone was facing life and death, but if he still wanted to continue now, it would be a pure destructive intention.

It was because Saphir knew this that he realized that he had to stop that man.

"Do you think this is a bad idea?" Marianne herself was not sure, and she wanted to seek other people's opinions.

Safir shook his head: "It has nothing to do with whether it's good or not, but there is no need for it. Since you can't contact him, I can only ask people to be on guard. If we can find his whereabouts, it would be good to persuade him in advance... If not..."

Chen Xi added what Saphir hadn't said: "Genius doesn't mean high martial arts skills. If you can't convince him, just kill him."