Chapter 174: Bryson and Starr (3)
Listening to Ed's story of Bryson's encounter with Star, Glori couldn't help but feel the story of his life. However, just half-listening to the story would be a headache for Glori. Of course, he knew about the records in the books, but little was known about Bryson's past. So, he planned to listen to the story and look for clues about the god of light by the way. Perhaps, there will be a solution to the dark curse.
With a fluke mentality, Glori kept quiet. He looked at Ed.
"It was snowy season, and no one liked to celebrate on a cold day like this. Bryson and Star, on the other hand, chose to hold a wedding on such a day that belonged only to the two of them. Ed stopped.
That was many years later, in 1356, the Age of the Gods.
After many long journeys and hard work, Bryson returned to Knights from Far North. It's January, and the windows are full of ice. Bryson thought it was a good day because he had just convinced the president of the Magical Society to help him meet King Norton.
That day, Starr was in front of the fireplace, sewing a fur coat for Bryson. As usual, she thought that Bryson would stay up late working at the Mage's Guild, or talk to President Ivan about building a larger lumberyard in the taiga to provide wood for the Order, or about the Order emissary offering gifts to the Kingdom of Norton...... So, she plans to go to bed later. If Bryson comes back late, she can still help with the hot meal. As a result, Bryson arrived home early.
"What's wrong with you today? Starr put down his work.
"It's really worth celebrating today, because we're closer to our goal, and I've got a gift for you," Bryson said, pulling out a wooden box smaller than the palm of his hand, "and this is it." Bryson got down on one knee and handed it to Star.
"What are you?"
Starr hesitated for a moment before opening the box. Ever since she was with Bryson, she had learned a lot about the customs of the Terrans. She knew what Bryson meant, so she carefully opened the box. Actually, inside the box is a sapphire ring. There's no way she's going to get a big, round sapphire in Knightstown, Start knows, Bryson had told her not long ago, and she'd been to the market and the jewelry store herself.
"Bryson, how did you get it?"
"I'm proposing, didn't you notice?" said Bryson, surprised.
"I've seen you human ways of proposing, because you proposed to me before, and that wedding went down the drain. And now you're clearly not ready, and you're still missing a bouquet of roses. β
On the square table near the fireplace, there is a specimen of star-moon blueflower. Starr handed the bottle to Bryson. She has always been looking forward to having the leisure time to have a full wedding, and not being blocked before the wedding takes place, as she used to. The wedding, she can't wait, not only because of the birth of little Knight, but also because she loves Bryson.
"But this is just a specimen, and it cannot be proposed. Moreover, the city of knights does not have flowers that bloom in winter. Bryson said with a smile. He was about to put it down, but remembered that he still had a bouquet of flowers at home. So he looked at the vase on the windowsill, but the flower in the vase had withered. He was a little disappointed.
At this point, Starr took the specimen of the star-moon jacaranda out of the bottle and blew on it. In the blink of an eye, the star-moon blue flower began to shine.
"It's alive, it's coming back to life, how is it done?" Bryson almost froze.
"No, it just looks like it's coming back to life, but you can say that. Starr took a deep breath. She's ready.
"Wait, let me take a deep breath too. Bryson took the beautiful wooden box that had been put back in the ring. In order not to make any mistakes, he recalled the previous marriage proposal process. However, he inadvertently thought of the intrusion of his family, and then he frowned.
Suddenly, a noisy sound of footsteps outside broke into the fenced courtyard.
"Cloth, Bryson?"
The one who spoke was none other than President Ivan. He didn't stutter, he deliberately made his voice tremble slightly, and raised the tone word by word. He didn't want Bryson and Starr to be at home, and even intended to use it to warn them that they were in danger. Because behind him was Count Ricardo, the head of the Snow King's Order, and in addition to that, there were four knights with scars on their faces.
Fortunately, Bryson didn't say anything, and Mr. Ivan was relieved. He was about to turn around and tell Count Ricardo when he panicked because of the magic fluctuations coming from the room. Therefore, he hoped that Count Ricardo would not find out.
Of course, Bryson also knew that it was Ivan who was standing outside.
"Someone's coming? We'll wait a minute. Bryson stood up. He was about to tidy up the house when he was stopped by Star. Then, he saw Star's nervous expression.
The wind that came in through the cracks in the window made Starr sure of the knights' aura. Starr pulled back the corner of the curtain and looked out at the courtyard. "It's the Snow King, what are they doing here?" she asked, "they look menacing. β
"You've always had your instincts right, and I think something must have happened. Bryson closed the curtain.
Hearing Bryson's words made Star's heart feel uncomfortable, just like when he talked to Bryson about the house and children all those years ago. Moreover, Starr senses that someone outside is deliberately hiding the magic. Just as Starr grabbed Bryson's hand, there was a commotion outside.
In fact, the person who hides the magic is none other than Count Ricardo. Those knights are just that, the knights in the knight city are all dressed up in the Snow King Knights. However, if Count Ricardo was noticed by Bryson, then Bryson would have left in a hurry.
"You can't do that! it's not in order! There's no one in there!" Ivan shouted.
"Why, isn't there anyone inside?, then knock the door open," Ricardo commanded, "it's so cold, we can wait inside for them to come back." β
As the knights rushed to the wooden door, it was opened by Bryson. What a square table, what a chair, all were knocked over by the knights who threw into the house.
"Bryson, why are you here?"
"Mr. Ivan, why can't I be here, this is my home. Are you tired and confused, sir?"
Mr. Ivan frowned in disappointment, flashing his gaze, trying to avoid Bryson. He explained: "You have to come with us, I am sorry, the king ordered you to be detained. β
Bryson had trusted President Ivan so much, but now he had barged in with someone. He stared at Mr. Ivan suspiciously: "What happened?" asked for Chinese
"The king has made a decision that is not pleasing to you and me, he has sent a party to attack Dragon in the taiga tonight, and everything you and I have done has been in vain, and the negotiations for the opening of the border are coming to an end. And now, you have become a sinner who shields the orderly. Ivan set his eyes on Star, who was behind Bryson. He expressed his apologies with sadness.
"What about the other kingdoms?" Bryson, pushing aside the knight who wanted to capture him, "and they're against it too?"
"It is from them that the pressure comes, and the king compromises," Mr. Ivan looked up, "and we are all wrong. Our king is now threatened with war by them, as they are jealous that we are going to make peace with the Order and gain the powerful magic of the Order Clan. Suspicion and jealousy can drive people crazy. β
"And what about the Luna Kingdom?" Bryson was still hoping for a glimmer of hope, "they have always wanted to stop fighting, you can visit again in the meantime......"
"I'm really sorry, I did everything I could. Our Norton King was shaken, and if it weren't for my status and power in the kingdom, he would now be in prison. Ivan turned his back to Bryson.
"You deceived him!" Starr said.
"I didn't! I sent to inform you, but you didn't receive it. And my people are dead in the streets, that's my family!" Mr. Ivan turned back and looked at Count Ricardo with hatred, "The situation is much more complicated than we thought, and there are still people in the whole kingdom who are hostile to us. β
"Yes, it's complicated. But now there is only 'us' here except criminals. The Knight Master coughed when he heard this. He knew that Mr. Ivan understood that he was the one who killed the messenger, and that Mr. Ivan was the hostile one.
"Star, Ivan won't lie, at least never will we," Bryson hugged Star, "and he's done enough. β
"Bryson, our kingdom is threatened by war. I've done my best to save both of you, but there's always someone intervening. You have to understand that we are the people of the Kingdom of Norton, and we have to make sacrifices for this Kingdom. So, you have to go with them. Mr. Ivan gritted his teeth and stared at Count Ricardo with hatred.
"That's enough, they should go with us. Ricardo smiled with satisfaction, "My esteemed President Ivan, we will settle this matter after that, I don't like you as much as you do the kingdoms that send soldiers to the surrounding Honor City. That's our territory, I'll make them look good. β
Mr. Ivan watched as Bryson and Starr were tied up with magic ropes. The star-moon blue flower fell to the ground, losing its bright light. He comforted, "Don't worry, I'll think of ways to get you out." You're just locked up. β
"No, they're not going to prison," Count Ricardo smirked, "President Ivan, don't think about how to save them. I can guess almost everything you want, we've been working together for decades for the kingdom. β
Mr. Ivan drew his sword. The knights drew their swords as well, but they did not dare to point them at him.
"Put your sword down! The knights put away their swords. Count Ricardo pushed away Mr. Ivan, who was in the way: "You alone, no one can save you, don't let the kingdom lose an arm because of the two of them." β
"Mr. Ivan, thank you for everything you have done for us. I'm sorry for the death of your family. Bryson shouted.
"Now, where are we going?" Star, trying not to worry Bryson, kept a cold look in his eyes, but his brow couldn't hide everything.
"Take you guys to a good place. Count Ricardo said.
The knights escorted Bryson and Starr straight down the road to the central plaza. Starr then remembered the place where the criminals had been executed.
"They're going to put us to death?" Starr looked at Bryson sadly. She didn't want that to be the result of her efforts with Bryson.
"They wanted to take us to a place where we could stay together forever and it was beautiful. People say that the flowers bloom in all seasons, and there are also your favorite insects and birds. Bryson took a deep breath. He didn't want to give up, but the rope couldn't be untied without a spell. He could only pray that Dragon, far away in the taiga, would find out.
"Bryson, before dawn, you'll have a chance to talk to your family. Count Ricardo said lamentingly.
"They? heh, I've seen them once. They wish they had separated me from Star, or I wouldn't have been hiding from them all the time. Bryson said reluctantly. How he wished he could marry Starr in the presence of his family, because a blessed marriage is a happy one.
What made Bryson angry was that Bryson's parents seemed to know everything for a long time, and they were already there. The sky began to grow brighter, and more and more people gathered, waiting for the moment when the king would assert his authority.
"Hey, Star, do you remember the magic you used to take me to Far North? Have you figured out the name?" Bryson said with a laugh.
"That magic is called Wonderland Walking. Starr replied dryly, and looked at Bryson. At this moment, as when she first saw Bryson, her eyes were cold and dark. However, her expression was gentle.
"Kill her!" the crowd began to scream wildly, fearing Star's fairy-like demeanor.
"It seems that it is, Far North is a wonderland, it is not like here. It's full of people's desires and strife. And you orderly, just want to live with us in this warm placeβto negotiate peacefully to get that opportunity," Bryson looked up at the rainbow in the sky, "and hoped that we would always be together in a carefree place where the flowers bloomed......"
"Bryson, forgive us!" shouted Sir Levy. He embraced Mrs. Helles with tears in his eyes. Bryson closed his eyes and burst into tears when he heard his parents shouting, but he never regretted sticking to Starr and fighting for a beautiful dream.
"Father, please save Bryson! This is my last plea. β
Star's voice faded into the air. When the magical flames of the execution engulfed the star, the people saw her turn into a bright light and rise into the sky, and a rain of flames fell from the sky. The sun was obscured by dark clouds, accompanied by the roar of a black dragon.
Then Dragon folded his wings and embraced the bright light into his arms. Then, that light turned back into Star. As for the onlookers, they stopped shouting and fled in all directions, some praying to the god of light, while others simply cursed.
At this point, Ed stopped. He looked at Glori, and explained, "So, you know what those people are cursing? They are cursing Bryson and Starr for bringing the Black Dragon Plague. β
"Starr went to the land of flowers. So, what about Bryson?" asked Glori.
"Late that night, Dragon rained down black lightning that burned the executioners to dust. Bryson was saved by Dragon in time. β