Demon Attack

"A Yan, what brings you here? Didn't you say you'd rather sit than stand, and lie down than sit?"

Flamme gazed tenderly at Li Yan as she entered through the door, and naturally took Li Yan hand, her eyes filled with affection.

"I... I miss you."

Looking at the no-longer-young Flamme, Li Yan felt a pang of sadness. Magic is indeed omnipotent, but he didn't possess such powerful magical talent. He had spent half a lifetime as an ordinary person and gained nothing, only enhancing his Mana and the strength of other spells.

There was absolutely no news about magic that could grant eternal youth and extended lifespan. Even with Serie, there was only fragmented information about such magic. Perhaps the Goddess Magic might have the potential to achieve eternal youth and unlimited lifespan.

Surpassing his master Celia, surpassing the goddess—perhaps only by reaching that level can he truly achieve immortality with Vorame.

"Hmm, we're both so old, why are we still saying such embarrassing sweet nothings?"

Flamme blushed slightly and gently pulled Li Yan to sit down together. After so many years of companionship, the old married couple understood each other's personalities exceptionally well. A Yan's sudden visit to her this time could not possibly be just about her, but she liked it when A Yan came to see her.

Li Yan gazed quietly at Flamme, holding Flamme hand tightly. The ravages of time had faded the beauty of youth from Flamme's face, but in his eyes, Flamme at this moment was even more captivating than an eighteen-year-old beauty.

"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything? Why are you staring at me like that? I'm old and not pretty anymore."

Flamme leaned gently against Li Yan's chest, a look of happiness on her face. Every moment with A Yan made her heart flutter.

"Beautiful, the kind of beautiful that makes you never want to be apart," Li Yan whispered, gently stroking Flamme's head.

"Have Xiao Wu and Xiao Xue been sealed away?"

Flamme changed the subject, mentioning Li Yan's most cherished maid.

"Hmm... the seal is perfect. They don't have to face the danger of death. As long as I protect them well, they can stay by my side forever."

Li Yan bit his lower lip lightly. Even now, he still felt terrible about the result. Being sealed meant that he would never be able to speak to them again, never be able to see them alive, and could only look at their sealed stone statues and shed tears alone.

Life is unpredictable, A Yan, don't be sad.

Flamme gently patted Li Yan's back to ease her pain and sorrow. She had always known the importance of Xiao Wu and Xiao Xue in A Yan's heart, a importance that no other maid could match.

"By then, A Yan will have sealed me away. When your time comes to an end, A Yan, release me from the seal, and we'll go to Heaven together."

Flamme whispered, Li Yan's eyes filled with tears. If there were no Immortality, what a wonderful choice it would be to die with Flamme like this. The two of them could embrace each other and be buried in the wildflower-filled mountains, where the fragrance of flowers would fill the air and butterflies would dance. What a beautiful experience that would be.

How are the children now?

Flamme chuckled and changed the subject.

After Twins of Dragon and Phoenix, Li Yan and Flamme went on to have another child, a son and two daughters.

There are three women and two men; the eldest already has children, while the youngest has just come of age and gotten married.

"My adorable granddaughter is still talking about wanting to eat cake with her grandma."

Li Yan smiled gently, and as she thought of her innocent and adorable granddaughter, the sadness in her heart gradually dissipated.

"Really? Then we'd better head back soon."

Flamme squinted, nestled in Li Yan's arms. For some reason, she just wanted to rest and sleep for a while.

"Is this really okay, senior brother?"

Frieren gazed at her master Flamme, who had been turned into a statue and was protected in a crystal coffin, and couldn't help but ask.

"There's nothing wrong with that, Frieren. None of us want to see our loved ones die, nor do we want to lose them forever. The best way is to seal them away forever in their final moments. The Mana will keep them in their original state. If we have the chance to research lifespan-extending magic later, wouldn't it be even better to break the seal then?"

Li Yan spoke indifferently, looking up at the basement filled with statues. The Lionheart Earl and the Earl's wife leaned against a golden coffin, while statues of Xiao Wu and Xiao Xue stood close together, and the statue of Flamme was placed in the very center of the basement.

"Senior brother, even if it takes up your remaining time, the magic to increase lifespan is impossible." Frieren said softly, looking at Li Yan with his gray hair. She felt a pang of regret. Year after year had passed, and she was still the same, but her master and senior brother were no longer the same as they were in their youth.

"I know, Frilian. Our master, Celia, will be going back in a few days. Why don't you go back with her?"

Li Yan sat beside the crystal coffin containing the Flamme statue, gently stroking the crystal coffin.

"Senior brother, don't miss me too much."

Frieren offered a word of comfort and left the basement. She felt somewhat lost about her master, Flamme's, departure, unsure of what the future held or where she should go.

Frieren left, riding back to the Castle in Mana Battle Car with Serie. As they parted, Serie looked at Li Yan, who was still in a dejected state, and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. She wanted to kick Li Yan's butt but was worried about hurting him.

"Earl Excellency, the Demons outside the city have launched a surprise attack on Frieren and Lady Serie, who just left."

The soldiers guarding the town rushed to report.

Li Yan was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "Is it the Demon King leading a large number of Demons? Or is it some Seven Sages of Destruction?"

The soldier scratched his head. "No, just a small squad of Demons soldiers."

"Oh, it's nothing, you can go now."

Li Yan spoke calmly, but couldn't help feeling admiration for the group of demons who dared to attack their master, Seria.