Chapter 754 - 281: Mo He, Cornflower, and Emerald Sparrow

The same weather, during wartime, makes people feel as if they can't breathe, but post-war, it tends to relax one's mood considerably.

And in Lin Yun's view, the present kingdom gives her a sense of disorientation, regardless of what she looks at.

After leaving the Rose Palace, she didn't immediately depart from the kingdom.

Rather, since things have already come to a head with that person, there's no need to maintain any pretense. Better to complete all the things you want to do before leaving.

Among the things to be done, naturally includes consoling those comrades who are severely wounded and haven't yet recovered.

It's somewhat strange to say, although Lin Yun's injuries in the Garden defensive battle were far more serious than theirs and haven't healed much even now, here she is visiting others.

You could say she's already resigned herself to what can't be healed, so there's no need to. But those whose injuries aren't severe and whose nature still has the chance to be restored require special treatment and recuperation.

For her, the biggest good news is probably that these magical girls did indeed survive.

The presence within the Rose Palace made her feel uneasy, even disgusted, but at least it didn't lie about this. These magical girls weren't killed by the gardeners but were sent to the sanatorium.

By this time, the name "Cornflower" had already spread as a war hero.

People are singing this name, adding all kinds of praise to it, countless true or false Cornflower legends begin to circulate in the kingdom.

So when Lin Yun went to see those wounded soldiers, everyone spoke to her with a startled, incredibly honored demeanor. Afterward, more rumors emerged about "Cornflower caring for comrades," "Cornflower's compassion," and so forth.

To be honest, she couldn't accept all of this calmly.

After visiting the survivors, Lin Yun then went to find Tulip.

Before Lily Commander's death, he had asked her to look after Tulip, and Lin Yun hadn't forgotten about it.

It's just that when she found Tulip, he was packing his bags, seemingly preparing for a long trip.

"Mother... Is that what she said in the end?"

Tulip received Lin Yun at a small table.

"Yes, it's true." Lin Yun nodded, "It's just that I may not be able to operate in the kingdom for now, have you considered joining my team in the Material Realm? We actually need a dedicated medical personnel."

"...Thank you."

After a long contemplation, Tulip still shook his head, "But I appreciate your offer, for now—I'm saying for now—I might not want to leave the kingdom."

"May I ask the reason?"

"Because my surname is Abimele."

Tulip's expression was complex, "No matter how fallen, it's still a noble family name. After mother's departure, I am the head, and there are always some matters that require my attention."

"I understand."

Lin Yun didn't try to persuade him further, "But if one day you have new ideas or want to operate in the Material Realm, you're welcome to come to Fangting."

"Yes, I will."

Their conversation ended there.

They didn't delve deeply into Stonegarlic's death; Tulip clearly was reluctant to discuss it, while Lin Yun was mindful of Tulip's feelings. With the person gone, those who remain have to find a way to move forward.

But upon leaving the logistical medical department, Lin Yun inevitably felt a twinge of melancholy.

She still remembers that while she was in the army, every time she had a conversation with the Commander, their farewell and her departure from Command Headquarters were done in a similar manner.

She turned back and found Tulip standing by the window, looking at her.

Lin Yun and Tulip still couldn't be considered particularly close, but at this juncture, there seemed to be an understanding between them.

Lin Yun waved, and Tulip reciprocated; they exchanged a final, distant glance, and then Lin Yun left.

Having served the Kingdom Army and accomplished countless military achievements, Cornflower, now the most talked-about and lauded magical girl in the kingdom, left the barracks quietly, ending her military career.

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Lin Yun's last stop in the kingdom was to visit Mo He.

Mo He, or Nina, along with her sister's home, was in Luennolay. Although it was once destroyed during the war, as a magical girl, Mo He found it not overly difficult to restore.

So when Lin Yun arrived, the small house she saw was no different from what she had previously seen.

The garden gate was open, and Mo He was digging in the garden.

Her right hand was gone, the empty sleeve tied in a knot, and now she was using her left hand holding a shovel to dig out soil, one scoop at a time.

Lin Yun walked beside her, silently watching her movements. After a while, she used her magic armor to weave a shovel and joined her in digging.

Until they dug out a small pit the size of a washbasin, Mo He gradually stopped her actions.

"Captain... Don't you have anything to ask?"

"It would be better to wait for you to speak on your own." Lin Yun dispersed the shovel she held, "Besides, I can probably guess."

"Is that so..." Mo He didn't raise her head, just looked at the pit on the ground.

After a long time, she finally whispered, "Captain."

"Yes, I'm here."

"Nim... She sacrificed herself."

"...My condolences." Lin Yun didn't know what else to say.

She had heard this news before she came. In fact, knowing it was the reason she didn't presumptuously ask anything.