Using the ability to "shape", Todd transformed himself into an ordinary young man, and with Aurora in disguise, he walked out of the gates of the royal city and walked in the direction of the port area.

Walking along the neat and clean streets, the rebellion of three years ago is long gone, but hidden cracks and dark stains can still be seen on the street corners and stone slabs.

Pausing in front of a charred black wall covered in creepers, Todd sighed softly as he remembered what had happened here.

Grabbing her father's hand, Aurora looked at the man who was called the "Holy King" by everyone with a bit of awe and unfamiliarity.

In her memory, Todd, as a father, has been running and busy since she was born, and most of the time he does not appear in her field of vision, and more often hears his name from people's mouths.

The wise, loving, and all-powerful Holy King, his name is spread in the streets like an ancient god.

But for Aurora, walking with Todd like this, like a father and daughter, walking the streets of the city was the first time since she was born.

Todd turned around, smiled at Aurora and said, "Let's go, I'll take you somewhere first." ”

Originally, Aurora thought that her father would take her to the bazaar, dock, or harbor in the port area, but to her confusion, Todd took her to a cemetery near the port area.

On a low hill, there is a cemetery surrounded by flowers and green grass, where the environment is beautiful, the birds are singing, and there is no gloom and coldness in the ordinary impression.

Standing on the top of the hill, Todd looked at the rows of tombstones in front of him, and said to Aurora: "All the people buried here have given their lives for this kingdom and this city. ”

Aurora blinked, "So, the people here are all good people?"

"Yes, they gave up family fun with their families, the right to live and enjoy, and gave their precious lives for the well-being of others. Todd whispered, "They're not just good guys, they're real heroes." ”

Aurora nodded as if she didn't understand, and suddenly asked Todd, "Father, I have heard others say that you are the god of all things. So, which is greater, hero or god?"

Todd crouched down, looked into Aurora's eyes, and said calmly: "If the god only has power, but refuses to take responsibility, then he will only look humble and small compared to the hero. ”

Todd kissed his daughter's forehead, smiled and said, "Aurora, remember my words, the greater the power, the greater the responsibility." ”

Young Aurora repeated the words, her eyes full of bewilderment.

Todd closed his eyes, shook his head slightly, and said, "You're too young to understand this sentence." ”

Todd's expression and movements made the ignorant Aurora hang her head and unconsciously pull the corner of the former's clothes.

"Father, I don't want you to be a hero if you can. ”

Aurora's words stunned Todd for a moment, who opened his eyes and asked, "Why?"

Aurora looked at the tombstones and whispered, "If the heroes are to leave their families and be buried here, then I will never see you again......"

Todd smiled dumbly, followed him and patted Aurora on the top of the head and said, "It's not as simple as you think, actually...... Forget it, we'll talk about it later, we've been here long enough, it's time to leave. ”

Aurora nodded, grabbed Todd's hand, and left the hills.

As she walked down the hill, Aurora saw a gray-haired old couple with a boy of her own age going to the cemetery to mourn the deceased, and couldn't help asking, "Father, is there anyone else in your family?"

Todd's eyes looked into the distance and he whispered, "Yes." ”

"Who are they?"

"There are grandfathers, grandmothers, uncles, uncles, ......"

Aurora asked, confused, "Why did they never come to Dusk West to see Aurora, is it because they don't like me?"

"No, if they see you, they'll like you very much. Todd's face showed sadness and longing: "It's just that the place where they live is too far away from here......"

"Is it farther than Twilight City to Ancient City?"

"Far away, far away, many, many, many ......"

Aurora raised her head and noticed that Todd's expression was a little strange, and said uneasily, "Father, are you angry? Did I say the wrong thing?"

Todd shook his head, put Aurora on his arm, and said with a smile, "I just remembered something from the past." Your grandmother is my mother, and her best dishes are boiled pork slices and fried meatballs......

In this way, Aurora spent a whole day in Todd's company, from the large market with its many goods, to the bustling war animal fence, to the magnificent harbor docks, the father and daughter visited most of the port area.

The bright moon hung high, and Todd returned to the palace with Aurora, who was tired of playing and had fallen asleep.

Seeing the maid in the palace carefully take Aurora, Deirdre slowly walked in front of her daughter, looking at her sleeping like an angel, still with a happy smile on her face, and said with relief: "It's been a long time since I've seen Aurora so happy." ”

Taking the wet wipes from the servants, Todd wiped his face and neck indiscriminately, and said to Deirdre, "My daughter is tired today, let her sleep tomorrow, don't disturb her." ”

Deirdre opened her mouth to say something, and after thinking about it, she finally nodded in agreement.

Waving all the minions down, Todd dangled his slightly stiff neck and was about to stretch when a knock at the door made him sit up straight.

Evie walked through the door, first at Todd and then at Deirdre.

Misunderstanding the other party's deep meaning, Todd said with a wry smile: "It's still early now......"

Evie gave Todd a roll of her eyes and said angrily, "Wayne Dunlop came to the palace at noon today, and has been waiting for you for most of the day." ”

Todd frowned, got up from his chair, and with the help of Deirdre, put on his robe, and said to Evie, "Did he mention what he came to me for?"

Evie leaned against the door frame, shook her head, and said, "You should know about that freak veterinarian, he thinks only you can understand what he says. ”

Todd nodded, kissed Deirdre on the cheek, and followed Evie to the main hall of the palace.

Wayne Dunlop sat cross-legged in the side porch of King's Hall, intently deducing calculations and equations, surrounded by a large number of drawings and notes that he had brought with him.

Todd approached him and saw large chalk marks on the ground, and it looked like Wayne had been there for quite some time.

Evie glanced at Todd, shrugged helplessly, and said, "Since he arrived here, he has been in such a state that he hasn't even eaten the dinner that was delivered. ”

Todd sighed and nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.

Evie stroked Todd's waist with her hand and smiled, "Come early, you know where to find me......"

After saying this, the Valkyrie walked towards the dormitory without looking back.

Seeing the woman's figure disappear into the darkness, Todd carefully bypassed the deduction formulas on the ground, came to Wayne, and asked softly, "Are you looking for me?"

Wayne raised his head blankly, and the moment he saw Todd, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, regarding the improvement of the xenomorph weapon you mentioned earlier, I have finally found a solution. ”

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