An elf slowly emerged from the clouds.

The elf clung to the cloud, peeking out its eyes somewhat shyly from behind it.

A pair of fair and smooth legs swayed lightly in the air, revealing a corner of her blue dress.

She stuck out her tongue and scratched her cheek shyly.

"Hey, I just wanted to come see you."

"Lia, are you...are you alright?"

At this point, Cocot cautiously sized up the other person's appearance.

As a nature spirit, she could sense that Lia's life force was unusually fragile.

Like a scarecrow swaying in the wind, its light soul clings tightly to its swaying body, striving not to be swept away by the breeze.

Although Lia is only in her thirties, which is not considered old by human standards, her current condition is clearly abnormal.

However, Kokot knew the reason why Lydia had become the way she was.

Since officially becoming the head of the Clevina family six months ago, she has become indifferent.

It's as if he's lost all emotion, locking himself in a cold, dark room, refusing to engage in emotional communication with anyone.

Only when attending important occasions as the head of the Clevina family would Leah display a professional, fake smile.

Apart from that, she is almost always immersed in work at home.

Koko rarely saw Leah take a break; even on holidays, Leah always seemed to be engrossed in her work.

After all, it's been ten years.

Kokot still clearly remembers that day ten years ago when she was summoned back from the academy in the capital by Lia.

Because of Henney's disappearance and Victor's departure.

This resulted in Rachel's college losing two professors at once.

She was forced to take over as a temporary professor, with almost no time to rest.

However, not long after, Lia sent word that Victor was about to return.

Upon receiving this news, Coco was overjoyed and flew back to Clevina Manor from the capital in half a day on a cloud.

There, she met Erica again after a long time.

She could see from the girl's face that she had shed her former naivety.

Instead, she exuded a burning hope and a powerful aura she had never possessed before.

But strangely, only she and Victor's raven returned.

She said she had rushed back early to bring the crow back.

She didn't even go back to her own home once.

She said that Professor Victor would be back soon, and that he had said so himself.

At that moment, Kokot saw disappointment on Leah's face, but even more so, a joyful hope.

Because everyone says that Victor will definitely come back.

But ever since Erica came back,

One day, three days, seven days.

One month, or even two months.

Kokot often saw Lydia sitting by the door, staring blankly in the direction of the gate, with hope in her eyes.

I would sit there for an entire night.

Then one year, two years.

Three years, five years.

Time just keeps repeating itself.

For a long-lived elf like Kokot, a few years or even a decade or more is but a fleeting moment.

She could even spend years in the blink of an eye.

But she was just like Lia.

It felt like a long decade had passed.

Just then, Lia's indifferent voice rang out, interrupting Kokot's thoughts as he traveled through ten years:

"Have you finished your work?"

Her reaction remained indifferent, as if she didn't care at all about Cocotte's concern.

She's becoming more and more like Victor, Kokot thought.

He basically ignored the feelings of everyone around him, focusing only on achieving his own goals.

However, Cocot shook his head and replied somewhat helplessly:

"Uh...it's Sunday today, the academy is closed."

Today, Professor Kokot enjoys a very high reputation within the college and is deeply respected by countless students.

Every year, many students graduate from her class.

After all, she was not only a former member of the Mage Council, but also the Queen of the Elves.

With this identity, Kokot never imagined that he would become a magic teacher with students all over the world.

"It's all thanks to Victor," Kokot cursed inwardly.

However, the thought of Victor filled Kokot with a bitter feeling.

After all, Viktor had promised to come back, but he changed his mind halfway through.

Who did she become a professor at the college for?!

"Then, when we return to the capital tomorrow, let's stop by Gwen's house."

Lia's voice was indifferent and methodical.

She looked at the envelope on the desk that was signed 'Kevlar' and said calmly:

Gwen is getting married.

The empire of today is very different from that of the past.

This is due to the increase in the number of mages, coupled with the establishment of numerous teleportation points in various cities in recent years.

This greatly improves the efficiency of message transmission.

Just now, the maid delivered this letter to her.

"Goose?"

Upon hearing this, Coco was completely dumbfounded.

She was almost the first to disbelieve it.

Gwen is someone she knew well, even if she didn't know her before.

That was the Empire's Valkyrie, the strongest Knight Commander.

The light emanating from it sent chills down the elf's spine, even making her tremble with fear.

After Victor left, she became the guardian of the empire.

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