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"I'm glad that you're alive, Lilian."

"Lady Lilian!" Lilian wakes up and saw King looking distressed, "I apologize for disturbing you but, Diane has disappeared!" King said. "What why would she be gone?" Lilian asked, King, explained to her that she didn't remember any of them and that Gowther erased Diane's memories as a test. Lilian let out a 'tch' and went to join the others to look for her, "So where do you think we should start?" King asked "Before she joined the 7 Deadly Sins she was still living in her hometown," Meliodas said "Giant race's homeland Megadozer." Lilian said King swears that he'll get Diane's memories back.

Lilian smiled at this, and King noticed then blushes "No need to be embarrassed you know," Lilian said. "Yes but..." King said and Lilian hums in response "As I told you, the title Fairy Queen is something I lost a long time ago." Lilian said. King still refuses to accept it while Lilian sighs in defeat, Hawk Mama carries the Seven Deadly Sins towards Megadozer in search of Diane.

Lilian thinks about the voice she heard while she was resting, "Was that his voice? Is he really glad that I'm still alive?" Lilian thought, "You okay Lia?" Meliodas said. "Lia?" Lilian mentions confusingly, "Yeah, Lia, you." Meliodas said. "Where did the name Lia come from, I don't have that in my name." Lilian said, "Yeah you have, take away the 'Li' in the first part and the letter 'N' on the last, and the results will be Lia." Meliodas explained, "Oh," Lilian simply replied. "Anyways, 300 miles is a lot of ground to cover," Lilian said "Yeah, I'm glad that we're moving fast and all," King said.

King asks Merlin if she could just teleport them there. Merlin says that she can't because she's too focused on keeping her soul in Aldan. Plus, she'd like to keep some of her magic in case of an emergency. Suddenly Meliodas sensed something, "Meli?" Lilian noticed Meliodas went outside and forces Hawk Mama to stop. "What's wrong?" Lilian said, "What's going on captain let's get moving." King said. "Wait, I'm sensing three powerful auras." Lilian said, "It's two of the Ten Commandments and somebody else, I don't know who but they're fighting." Meliodas explained.

"I hope Diane's alright," Lilian said, suddenly a wave of a powerful aura was sensed by everyone. "Big sister could this overpowering murderous intent be," Slader asked "Yes, It looks like they've detected our presence as well." Merlin answered "Crap." Lilian said, "A massive devastating power is heading towards us at top speed." Kind notified, "ETA 10 seconds." Gowther said who is inside the tavern. "Hawks mom change direction and run as fast as you can!" Meliodas said and Hawk Mama changed direction. "It changed course Meli, it's pursuing us!" Lilian informed.

Meliodas is hesitant to use his signature move because then they'll know exactly where he is but it doesn't look like he has a choice, Hawk Mama changes direction and goes straight towards the oncoming magic despite Hawk telling her not to. Hawk Mama opens her mouth and swallows the magic much to everyone's surprise, "The heck," Lilian said, "Pretty impressive Hawk's mom, you swallowed all that magical power in one go." Meliodas complimented "It's not just impressive it's unbelievable." King said, "Is your stomach alright Hawk's mom?" Lilian asked Hawk Mama made a noise to say yes, "That's a relief," Lilian said Merlin suggests that they change course because Diane's presence has faded.

She believes that if they continue on they'd be putting Diane and the person helping her in danger. "So, the changing direction means that you have somewhere else in mind Merlin?" Meliodas asked, Merlin, telling him that they need to start powering up, and to do that she's going to return the power, she stole from him. She explains that ten years ago a certain young girl was injured trying to help them and the captain started to lose control.

For everyone's safety, she separated his strength from him. Merlin tells him that they're going to need that power back if they're going to battle the Ten Commandments. "And here I thought he's powerful enough with his sacred treasure back," Lilian said "Make sense okay, so where is it now?" Meliodas said Merlin says it's in Istar.

"The Holy Land of The Druids?" Lilian said and Merlin nods in confirmation. They arrive in Istar, the holy land of the druids. Elizabeth knows that they are in the right place but that there are only stones here. Lilian kept walking until she encounters two large structures, she passed through them and immediately went to another place, "Well what do you know guess the entrance was already open." Meliodas said "They must have sensed us," Lilian said.

"Your deduction is correct, we were already aware of you're arrival." Somebody said from a distance, they are Jenna and Zaneri with their priest Theo. "Yo Theo, you've really bulked up," Meliodas said "Yes Sir Meliodas, and just at 15 I'm still growing." Theo said, "He's 15?" Lilian said in disbelief and sweatdropped.

While Zaneri and helps Meliodas with the accompany of Elizabeth, Jenna leads the rest of the Seven Deadly Sins to the Cave of Training. She tells them that they are all way too fragile and that they need to get into fighting shape to protect this world. She also tells them that another group arrived before they did and that they are acquaintances of theirs. At first, they think it's Ban and Jericho but then Hendrickson walks out and catches everyone off guard.

"Hendrickson," Lilian said and stood guard "You're still alive?" King said he goes to attack but then Hendrickson passes out. "Oh man, what a pathetic little boy. I know why you people have a grudge against this child, but since he is finally back to normal, please for my sake try putting your anger aside." Jenna said Lilian was hesitant but obeyed no less, she floats down on the ground. "Uh, there's something on the ground over there." Lilian noticed and points out, "Is that a tattered rag?" Slader wonders, Hawk thought it was scraps but it was actually "The tattered trio." Lilian said and sighs while shaking her head slightly.

Jenna revives Gilthunder, Howzer, and Griamore. King tells Hendrickson that he'll never forgive him for what he did to Helbram. Hendrickson says that he'll accept that but first he needs to protect the Kingdom of Liones and save Dreyfus from the Ten Commandments. Jenna claps her hands and tells them it's time to train. "To be honest, I'm not really in the mood to train right now." King said, "Well fine then, but remember the Ten Commandments won't care if you're going to fight them or not." Jenna said.

Jenna tells the group that to train they must leave all their special weapons and be bare when entering the cave. Gowther takes this literally and disposes of all his clothing, "All equipment disabled." Gowther said with a piece sign right above his eyes, Lilian diverts her gaze towards the sky. "What a beautiful sky," Lilian said, "Bare minimum doesn't mean bare, no need to be naked just don't take any weapons." Jenna said, "Do you have anything changed into to train?" Lilian asked Jenna "Oh Lady Lilian for you're training it's separate from their's." Jenna said.

Lilian tilts her head confused. Jenna gives them ash staffs to practice with and invites them all to step inside and begin. "Now for you're training, it's a trial, The Trial of Memories." Jenna said, "Huh?" Lilian said confusingly.

Jenna cleared her through and straightens up "This trial will decide the decision you are currently debating." Jenna said, Lilian, got stiff and was surprised about Jenna knowing this. "How did you--" Jenna put up her hand in front of Lilian's face, "I just know," Jenna said and grinned. "Now Zaneri will you please start the trial for her," Jenna said Zaneri approaches Lilian and points her finger onto Lilian's forehead, "Wait it's starting now-" Lilian got sucked into a light then went unconscious. Meliodas approached her, "So what's her trial about?" Meliodas asked Jenna.

"Right now Lilian is troubled, she's deciding if she should fight him or not. We've determined that showing her memories in the past will let her mind at ease then she could think straight," Jenna explained "Of course if she hasn't decided yet by the end of the trial we've put in a little twist at the end." She added, Meliodas just said 'oooh' King asks Jenna if he can go into the Cave of Training now. Jenna asks why he had a change of heart. King says that he wants to do all he can to save Diane.

While this is happening Lilian appeared in the garden where she met Gloxinia, "Why am I here?" Lilian said confused.

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"Sorry for the wait Lilian, here's our food."

A voice said from behind she turned around and saw Gloxinia and her under the tree in the middle of the garden,

Lilian took a bite of strawberries and had a satisfied smile. "You really like strawberries huh?" past Gloxinia asked Lilian only nodded, "These are so delicious Gloxinia, how'd you manage to get such sweet strawberries?" Lilian asked, "I know where the sweetest and best fruits are in the forest." Gloxinia said, and they both had a short laugh. "Hey uh Lilian," Gloxinia called her Lilian hummed in response, "Actually I...for a while now I," Gloxinia struggled with his words.

"You?" Lilian said, "I...I love you..." Gloxinia confessed with a blush across his face. Lilian's eyes widen "Ever since I laid eyes on you, I had this feeling in my chest that I couldn't know. At first, I thought I was only flustered because you were cute, but whenever I visit you the feeling in my chest became clear. It was Love. So Lilian what do you say? Will you be my Queen?" Gloxinia asked Lilian sat there in disbelief she blushed then looks down, Gloxinia took this as a bad sign and was about to say something "Yes." Lilian answered. "I'll be your Queen," Lilian said with tears of joy, Gloxinia smiled and leaned into her Lilian did the same and eventually their lips met for a loving kiss.

Tears were at the brim of Lilian's eyes the scenery changed, she was now in the Fairy King's Forest. She heard laughter and looked to see Gerheade, Lilian, and Gloxinia chasing each other.

"Come on let's play hide and seek." Gloxinia suggested, "Ehh, but you always win those." Lilian complains, "You're just bad at this game," Gloxinia teased, Lilian pouted and crossed her arms "Now, now," Gerheade said, she liked seeing them act like this. She wished moments like this would never stop, "Well fine let's play!" Lilian cheered up and they all played

"Gerheade," Lilian muttered a tear rolled down her cheeks, the scenery changed again they were on top of the Sacred Tree.

"I wonder what will happen in the war," Lilian said, "Why the sudden thought?" Gloxinia asked "Well, to be honest, I'm scared. What if something happens to me and I'll make a decision where I might hurt you or the others." Lilian said, "That won't happen I'll protect you and the others, I guess I'm scared too. That it will happen to me." Gloxinia said, "If that happens," Lilian took a hold of his hands "I'll save you, even if I need to fight you. I'll save you." Lilian said. Gloxinia was surprised by this and smile, "Then save you as well if that happens." Gloxinia said.

Lilian was hit by realization, that's right, she said that in the past "The answer was so obvious..." Lilian said tears starting to fall down her cheeks "So that's how it's going to be.." she muttered

"I love you, Lilian. I'm glad that you're at my side."

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Lilian turns around but everything started to fade.

She opens her eyes to see Meliodas and the others looking at her, "Lady Lilian are you alright?" King asked Lilian only looked at the ground. "Seems like you've made a decision," Jenna said, "Yeah..." Lilian said and wiped her tears.

"I've decided on what to do when I face him," Lilian said while grabbing her Ècarlate. Meliodas grinned, "Alrighty then!" he said and pats Lilian's shoulder. "Now that's settled It's time to get my power back," Meliodas said. Lilian looked at her Spirit Spear which is in the necklace form, "I can do this." Lilian thought in her mind and joined the others.

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Another successful chapter man this is coming great, plus it's almost close to the fighting festival meaning Gloxinia and Lilian will soon be reunited. Stay tuned!