Steampunk Era: Mad Abield
Chapter 854: Section 566: In a Dream (Part 1)_2

Chapter 854: Section 566: In a Dream (Part 1)_2

This is probably what Malin often talks about, spending money for peace of mind. In Nova’s view, the cost is substantial, but not unacceptable, as life is priceless.

"My father’s officers say the same, as soldiers from the experimental battalion have gained an average of 11 pounds a month, with a 40% increase in physical strength and a maximum of a 40-pound increase in bearing capacity. They are now preparing to promote it across the whole army because the enhancement of the soldiers’ physical condition means they can live longer," Faye said with a smile, adding, "I think Malin’s method is correct. If the soldiers don’t have strength, what can they do on the battlefield?"

As Nova was about to continue the conversation, a female Paladin from the Church of Justice pushed open the gate: "Lady Nova, you have a messenger."

"Ah, well, let me meet this messenger and see what bad news he brings." Nova stood up, said goodbye to her sisters, and walked towards the gate.

The messenger looked somewhat weary, dressed in a military uniform, with a dust-covered appearance as if he had ridden a horse all the way from remotely.

"You’ve worked hard, any problems?"

"Yes, my Queen, our army has achieved a great victory within the territory of the Northern Kingdom, a great victory. They, along with the allied forces, have thwarted a major offensive by Chaos," the messenger said excitedly, "After confirmation, over one hundred thousand Chaotic Believers and Chaos Demons were killed."

"That’s great. What do Marshal Kusk and the staff department say?"

"They are drafting a reward protocol. I heard that Prince Malin is currently on a southern tour, and the staff department hopes that His Highness the Prince can confer the medals on their behalf," the messenger said, looking at his Queen, "What do you think, my Queen?"

"No problem, I’ll tell my husband, and he will definitely go to award the medals. I hope this day can come sooner, as there are so many medals to be distributed to every soldier, and this is not something my husband can handle alone." Faye nodded with a smile, it seemed that the military old-timers finally recognized Malin.

"Of course, this won’t be a problem, the Marshal and the staff department have already commissioned the Rongma foundry to expedite the production of medals."

After finishing, the messenger, without any further reason, saluted his Queen and then left under the guidance of another Paladin.

Standing outside, Nova was so happy she almost burst into song—See, my father, our kingdom’s army is now even capable of defeating Chaos Demons in battle! With the efforts of Malin and I, the Farol Principality must become a strong power in the Western Human World, our children, under our guidance, will surely become the wisest of kings, and we will be the guardians of order against Chaos in this world.

In joy, the Queen, persuaded by the female Paladin’s escort, returned inside and unexpectedly found her sister Faye had fallen asleep.

She has fallen asleep.

Jessica pointed at Faye on the sofa, mouthing the words.

I saw it, let’s go rest in the side hall.

Nova nodded, she picked up a blanket, covered Faye with it, and then left the living room with her sisters.

We must not wake Faye, her waking mood could cool the entire mansion—yes, exactly, Faye has recently awakened her Spiritual Energy.

And when her mood is bad, the nearby areas, including the mansion, can drop by about five degrees.

With such intensity of Spiritual Energy, Nova felt that among the sisters, only Maya could possibly compete with her.

As for Nova herself... she could probably only handle getting heavily beaten.

...

Faye opened her eyes, feeling confused, looking at everything around her because this was not her estate.

Sitting up from the rocking chair, she noticed the changes in her own body, the originally smooth and delicate skin was gone, replaced by dry, wrinkled, and lusterless skin, like... no, now she, was an old woman.

What has happened to me?

Faye stood up, looking at the room which seemed somewhat familiar yet very strange.

This is... this should be... this is Carterburg, her private villa, but the furniture was different, seemed to have changed in style too.

As she stood up, the blanket on her knees fell to the ground.

Leaning on the wall, she came before the mirror, seeing a... withered version of herself.

Not at all resembling the living self.

This is not me... With this thought, Faye heard footsteps coming from the corridor.

She turned around, and facing the child who appeared at the door, he had the adorable face similar to Malin’s, big black eyes, a small delicate nose, and that playful smile just like Malin.

"Who are you?" The child asked.

Faye opened her mouth, and then she remembered—that she was a Lich.

·I also want to know who you are.

Eventually, the whisper of Spiritual Energy echoed in the child’s mind, replacing the curious expression, the child looked at Faye with a guarded face.

·I... I am Faye, Faye Mowish.

Faye tried to smile, but she knew that her body... or rather her shell could no longer laugh.

This was the body of a Lich, not knowing how much time had passed, not knowing what era this was, and even less, knowing who the child in front of her could be.

"...I am Malin Gaiate, you are Faye Mowish? The most famous princess of the Sydney Union Mowish Dynasty?" The boy was dressed in clothes that were unlike those of Faye’s era, he pulled out a small machine from his pocket... just like the type Malin had.

He seemed to be looking for something, and then he found it, lifted his head, he looked at Faye: "Can you name at least five of your contemporaries?"

Faye quickly listed the names of her sisters, and then she thought and also mentioned Lulu’s name.

The still-skeptical child widened his eyes, "Even Lulu Hagelberry you know—this is just a name passed down in the family... Are you really Faye Mowish?"

This child looked at Faye, trying to get some clues from her face, but Faye could not laugh, could not cry, and couldn’t even twitch her facial muscles.

She could only nod her head, then looked at the child in front of her

·I truly am Faye Mowish, whose child are you, Nova’s? Or Lulu’s?

"No, I am your descendant, my ancestress, I..." The child said this and tears could not stop from welling up in his eyes: "I, I have finally met you!"

Watching the child cry, Faye staggered to the front of her descendant, she tried hard to bend her legs, then stretched out her hands, wanting to wipe the tears off the child’s face, and not wanting her own shell to contaminate the child.

·Why are you crying, my child.

"Everyone says, the bloodline of Faye Mowish got tainted, because nobody has ever seen its pinnacle; there are records about you in other branches of our family, but our branch, the offspring of Nameless and you, have never met you."

The child gradually stopped crying, looking at Faye he extended his hand, "My ancestress, what has happened to you."

·I... I just fell asleep, after waking up I found myself occupying this shell.

Faye felt a bit awkward, but more touched, as this was the first time she met her descendant, the touch of Spiritual Energy made her feel that this child was indeed her and Malin’s bloodline, a descendant over many generations, but definitely her and Malin’s offspring.

"Is it really you!" The child became excited, "Is it really the past you?!"

·It is me, and, don’t touch me, this is a Lich’s shell, a different kind.

"...Ancestress, who exactly is the pinnacle of our family?" The child who withdrew his hand asked Faye.

·...Malin Gaiate.

Faye gave Malin’s name, she looked at the child, hoping for a miracle.

But reality seemed to not contain something called a miracle, the child was puzzled for a moment, he seemed to sense the fluctuation of Spiritual Energy, but he shook his head, "Ancestress, did you... say something just now?"