Chapter 22: Wings of Freedom
"The new mark, is this it?" muttered Old Voks, looking tentatively at the mark on Alan's left arm, which was made up of a pair of lifelike wings crossed in reverse.
"Yes, the pattern of this sigil will not only completely cover the original imprint on your arms without leaving any traces, but it will also serve as the symbol of the caravan I am about to create, and I have even thought of the name, it will be called 'Wings of Freedom'!"
Wings of Freedom?!Wings of Freedom?!......
"I'm willing, I'm willing to receive this new mark!" No one expected that while the slaves were still immersed in the huge impact of the first sight of the "Wings of Freedom" mark, the first person to respond to Eren was the youngest girl! No, her name should be called "Filia" at this moment.
Then those people seemed to wake up from a dream, and they rushed to line up......
Just after Alan finished processing the mark on the arm of the last slave, he suddenly found that all the slaves were kneeling on their knees, respectfully prostrate in front of Allen, and Alan knew that it was the highest bow that the Walker clan would perform to the gods only during sacrifices.
Before Alan could speak, the old Vaux said to him with tears in his eyes and excitement: "Virtuous young master, you are so kind, you have done so much for us lowly people. Maybe you don't know how dazzling you are in our eyes, but at this moment I can't express my gratitude and respect for you in words, only from now on I pray to the gods every morning and evening to bless you with all the success of your life, happiness and health!"
After speaking, the other slaves also said in unison: "Merciful young master, may the brilliance of Goddess Emma always protect you!"
I don't know if it's because of psychological factors, when those slaves stood up again, Alan could clearly feel that their psychological and whole state seemed to have undergone earth-shaking changes, not only did their eyes glow again, they were no longer so empty and godless, and even their waists were much straighter.
"Now, you shouldn't have any worries, right?
As soon as these words came out, the slaves' eyes widened in surprise, and even the old Volksman said incredulously: "Young master, haven't you already helped us mark the caravan?
"Of course you have to choose! Otherwise, what is the difference from the previous slave mark? If you choose to join, I will not ask for it, but if you choose to leave, take her as proof of our acquaintance!"
Allen's words once again moved the old Vaux, and he was the first to choose to stay and join Allen's caravan, and then the slaves followed one by one.
And just when Alan was deeply relieved that he could finally make those slaves make a choice willingly, the old Vokes suddenly burst out and shouted, "What are you going to do, do you want to be a disgrace to our people?"
It turned out that although a large part of those slaves followed the old Vaux and chose to stay and join Allen's caravan, there was still one person who chose to leave, and he was still one of the three "unsuitable" sick numbers that Allen bought back at a high price before, Walkert!
"Bastard! I called you over, did you hear me? Have you forgotten who brought you back from the clutches of death when you were about to die? Who burned the blood pact that made you suffer day and night with constant headaches and torments, so that you were reminded of your original name? Who gave you the mark of new life?"
"Of course I do, but ......"
"Nothing! If you don't want your people to be charged with ingratitude, get out of here!, or you'll never call yourself a Walker again!" The man was about to explain, when old Volks' rudely interrupted.
“…… Father!"
"Don't call me father, I don't have a son like you, and I don't have such an ungrateful thing as you among my Walker people!"
Unexpectedly, those two people turned out to be father and son. Just when the two were deadlocked, Alan didn't know when he was already standing in front of Walkert, "Can you tell me why you chose to leave?"
"I want revenge!"
Even just looking into Walkert's eyes, Alan could clearly feel the monstrous anger in his heart when he said that sentence again.
"Revenge, who to get revenge on?"
"Mondo!"
"The slave trader's gold medal thug?"
"Yes, if it weren't for him, we would have changed to live a peaceful life, and if it weren't for him, Filia wouldn't have lost her parents, and if it weren't for him, my wife wouldn't have ......," Walkett couldn't say any more, and two lines of tears flowed unconsciously from the eyes of the stout man. The whole person also squatted down in pain, as if falling into painful memories.
At the same time, his words seemed to evoke the humiliating memories of everyone else when they were slaves, and all of them left tears of sadness, and even the old Vaux, who was still scolding his son before, fell silent and closed his eyes in pain.
Allen, who felt the atmosphere around him getting sadder and sadter, gently patted the man on the shoulder, "I understand your feelings, but you are far from being that guy's opponent right now, otherwise you and your people would not have fallen to this point." You have to be mentally prepared!"
"Young Master, you ...... You support me to get revenge?" Hearing Allen's words, Walkett immediately wiped away the tears from his face and said in surprise.
"Of course, there is a saying in my hometown, called 'revenge is not revenge, not a gentleman', since you have so many reasons for revenge, why should I stop you?
"Yes, young master, I know!" As soon as the words fell, one of those who had chosen to stay before stepped out and stood behind Walkert.
"How can you settle accounts with that brute of Mondo without me?"
"That is, I swore at the beginning that one day I would repay the humiliation he brought to us a hundredfold and a thousandfold!"
"If it weren't for him, my son wouldn't be ......."
……
"Wackerin, Wokoff, Walkergar......" Although he was touched by those people, the man flatly refused, "Thank you so much for being on my side, but I am enough to have one of you, ungrateful Walkers......!"
Walkett wanted to say something, but he didn't want Alan to interrupt, "Remember, a person's power is limited after all. Sometimes, your partners are your most solid backing, and I believe that with the help of these companions, you will surely get revenge in time. But before that, you can't die easily, and don't forget, you owe me a favor that you haven't repaid yet!"
Listening to Allen's words, Walkett led the others to kneel heavily in front of him again, "The kindness of the young master should be engraved in my heart and never forgotten! Without your permission, we will never dare to die easily!"
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"It seems that you have received a very good group of men! I can't imagine that you are so ruthless in your actions. As soon as the two of them returned to the kitchen from the basement, Ashin said to Alan with feeling.
Alan shrugged his shoulders when he heard this, and said helplessly: "No way, who let only such a way let them get real freedom?"
"Is it worth it just for the sake of slaves whose status is so low that they are inferior to the poor in the slums?"
"In my opinion, there is nothing worth doing in this world, only things that you will regret after doing them, and those things that you know you will regret for the rest of your life!
Ashin was stunned for a moment when he heard Allen say this, and then snorted coldly, "It's like you know everything!
However, when Eren left, an imperceptible smile appeared on Ashin's face, "However, although this kid looks very unreliable, he has said something amazing!