All We Can Do Is Wait. (Continued)

Maria didn't hide anything from this, nodding slightly to express her approval.

"Then why didn't you stay back then?"

Lamaline's words were somewhat far-fetched.

She saw Maria that time too... but the two parted without exchanging a single word... especially Maria's final disappearance into the air as she turned into photons, almost made Lamaline suspect that this was Maria's last wish to return, and that she would never see her again.

She was very sad for a long time during that period.

Maria hesitated greatly when she heard this question.

She paused for a long while before shaking her head helplessly.

"I have other things to do..."

That was the only answer she could give.

After all, there's really no one in this world who can help her with what she's doing... Saying it out loud won't help advance the facts, and might even make those who care about her worry.

Given that, Maria preferred to choose to be alone...

"Yeah..."

Lamaline was no mere pretty face; she easily detected the subtle sigh in Maria's words.

She was also conflicted.

But she couldn't say anything; she could only remain silent, leaning quietly against Maria's side.

"So... is it finished now?"

"..."

"Do I still need to wait...?"

"Feel sorry."

Maria reached out and gently embraced Lamaline.

But this time, Lamaline pushed Maria's hand away, stood up, and looked at Maria with a smile.

"You don't really think I'm just a pretty face, do you?"

"I am the Queen of Banshees, you know."

As she spoke, she playfully raised her eyebrows, moved closer to Maria, but did not touch her.

His wine-red eyes gazed intently at Maria, and after meeting her grey eyes for a moment, he wrapped his arms around her neck and slowly embraced her.

"I'm not that fragile... I've already waited a hundred years, so what's a few hundred more?"

The woman spoke, and although her words carried a hint of helplessness, they were delivered with unusual firmness.

No matter how many centuries pass, she can accept that loneliness...

As long as Maria remembers the way back...

"... Thanks."

After a long silence, Maria slowly exhaled, her soft words carrying a unique warmth.

But Lamaline's voice chuckled softly.

"You can be cute and affectionate too? That's really rare~"

"Um..."

Maria did not answer directly, but simply lowered her head, enjoying the fragrance of the woman's hair on her neck.

At this moment, it was as if the roles had been reversed; Lamaline gently stroked Maria's back, displaying her tenderness...

However, this tenderness only lasted a short while before Maria raised her head.

Besides wanting to see a woman, she had another reason for seeking out Lamaline this time...

There is someone... I don't know if you know them.

Maria raised her head and, in front of Lamaline, whose face was slightly flushed, asked all her questions about women.

She concealed the fact that the woman came from Precursor Civilization, only emphasizing that the woman harbored the desire to destroy the current Terra civilization.

This left Lamaline stunned for a long time.

Then she frowned.

So... she left?

Lamaline didn't ask Maria why she hadn't killed him... because she knew Maria had her reasons for everything she did.

"Um."

Maria nodded, her expression becoming slightly serious.

She told Lamaline about this, hoping that Lamaline would pay attention to it.

While Terra's civilization is far from being destroyed from a future perspective, who can guarantee that it will be stopped by then, or that the enemy is still lurking?

Therefore, Maria felt it was better to arrange for someone to be on guard.

In this way, even if an unexpected event occurs, there will still be some way to deal with it.

"I see..."

After thinking for a moment, Lamaline nodded slightly in agreement.

She will then send out Banshees to investigate and track the other party, so that they can react promptly should anything unexpected happen.

With Lamaline's assurance, Maria's mood gradually stabilized.

The two lingered there for a while longer, until the sky gradually brightened...

The two Banshees maidens arrived precisely at the door of the Lord's room within the timeline. After waiting for a while, they exchanged a glance, both somewhat puzzled...

"Shouldn't the Lord be awake by now? But now..."

A Banshees spoke, her voice tinged with worry.

"Perhaps what she heard yesterday was too heartbreaking? After all these years, it seems that only one person has ever caused her such sorrow..."

Another companion responded, but his words were somewhat uncertain.

After all, there's absolutely no evidence to confirm that the Queen has a new child... Surely Your Majesty wouldn't be so upset by such news?

They exchanged a glance, both somewhat puzzled, but no matter how confused they were, things had to continue.

Finally, one of them slowly stepped forward and gently knocked on the door.

"My Lord, it's time to depart."

"Um."

As the Banshees maid inquired, a response quickly came from inside the room.

This relieved both of the Banshees.

Judging from the sound, the Lord should be alright.

It's probably just because I slept in late, right? That happens occasionally.

The two Banshees pondered for a moment, then quietly lined up at the entrance.

Soon, the black peach wood door was gradually opened.

The two Banshees were just about to bow in greeting when they realized that the figure that appeared was not the same one...

Instead...

Two?!

The two Banshees maids were startled. They cautiously looked up, but when they saw the figure inside, they froze.

Maria glanced at it, wanting to say something, but Lamaline beside her, smiled and took Maria's hand.

"Let's go... There's another meeting today... Why don't you come and join us?"

"Um."

Maria was somewhat puzzled, but after a moment of silence, she didn't say anything more.

The maids, however, only realized what was happening after the two had taken two or three steps, and hurriedly followed.

During the journey, the two kept exchanging glances, their faces full of astonishment.

The princess... is back?!

News of Maria's return spread rapidly among the Banshees, but the sensible Banshees strictly adhered to the code and absolutely refused to reveal the matter.

To be honest, this situation left Lamaline feeling quite helpless.

The reason she invited Maria to appear was not only because she genuinely wanted to attend an event with Maria after a long time, but also because it was the result of her discussion with Maria.

While the woman Maria mentioned could indeed pose a serious threat to Terra, Kazdel's problems had already reached a critical point before that could happen.

Theresa had already made concessions, which made the Kazdel Military Committee feel that there was no need to continue pressing the other side so urgently, and they could relax a little, so things remained relatively stable.

But now that Theresa has become powerful, the Kazdel Military Committee has also become wary, and has been making various underhanded moves.

Although Theresa was willing, she clearly lacked the corresponding experience and seemed helpless in the face of the enemy's suppression.

When this news reached Maria, she roughly understood what had happened.

Although Maria claimed she didn't want to get involved in the power struggle for the Demon Lord in Kazdel, it was clear that, from her standpoint, she was biased towards Theresa.

Based on this, the relationship between Maria and Lamaline further cemented Maria's position as a potential candidate for Theresa's side.

Her arrival will be a huge boost to the current situation!

However, the Banshees's ability to keep secrets honestly still left Lamaline somewhat helpless.

She was even forced to reveal the news herself, having people spread the word that Maria had returned...

Inside the Kazdel Military Committee meeting room.

A man clad in exquisite heavy armor sat quietly in a high-backed chair in front of everyone. On either side, representatives from various Royal Court sat quietly, their expressions somewhat silent.

This grand meeting, representing all the Royal Court, is now devoid of the Demon King, making many who should be loyal to him appear utterly ridiculous.

They looked at each other, their gazes somewhat serious.

Half a day later, they turned their heads and looked at the current chairman...

"Your Highness Theresis"

A Royal Court and asked a question.

"What should we do next?"

He spoke with difficulty, and his attitude at that moment reflected the unspeakable unease in the hearts of most of the Royal Court representatives.

Yes, what are they going to do?

Although this place now gathers more than 90% of Kazdel's fighting force, they still can't help but tremble when they hear that name.

The people here are mostly people who experienced or know about the scenes from back then.

They knew all too well what kind of person Maria was back then.

Undisputedly... overwhelmingly powerful!

He single-handedly slaughtered 400,000 Allied Forces!

Even now, they have no idea how the flames that burned everything on that battlefield occurred, or how the Catastrophes in the sky was forcefully suppressed.

All they knew was that if it were them back then, their chances of winning in this situation were slim.

Maria, who did all this, is definitely far stronger than any of them!

They dared to gather together before because they knew that no matter how angry Demon Queen Theresa was, there was nothing she could do.

The power to overturn the table is on their side; they can handle whatever happens next with complete ease.

When Maria joined this battlefield, which was still simmering without the sound of gunfire, everyone's thoughts changed.