Chapter Sixty-Eight: Honor on Credit
After about ten minutes, the damaged items were restored, and the four of them were finally able to sit down and have a good conversation. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ο½ο½ο½Uο½Eγ ο½ο½ο½ο½
Webb's sofa is the standard pattern of a rectangular coffee table surrounded by a master and two pairs from three sides, Webber as the owner and the "righteous sister" - Lynays claims to sit on the long main sofa, Shinji and Lore Le Jacob occupy one side, and in the center of the coffee table are the mercury maid Hu Tao's freshly brewed black tea and small snacks, which makes this old rental house have a bit of a petty bourgeois atmosphere, although none of the four hosts and guests are petty bourgeoisie.
"Hmm," Lorelea gracefully picked up her teacup and took a sip, "not bad." β
"Thank you for the compliment. β
Hu Tao bowed, and the appropriate response made Loreley's evaluation of the maid and Kenneth even higher.
"The self-discipline puppet mimiced by magic mercury can also have this level, it seems that Lord El Meloy has gained a lot in the past three years, or it won't be long before he can ascend to the 'crown position'. β
"It really won't be long. Shinji confirmed, "When Lord publishes the results of his research over the past three years, his 'crown' will be indisputable." β
"So your two recent publications are just the beginning?" asked Leenys.
"Yes. Shinji nodded, "I don't know how many papers Lord is going to publish, but I'm sure he wants to use the 'crown' as a wedding gift to Miss Sora." β
"Oops. "This is the most expensive and romantic wedding gift since the clock tower was built, right, brother." β
"Don't look at me. Webber said a little embarrassed, "With my qualifications, I won't be able to reach the height of a teacher in another hundred years, no, two hundred years, and I should laugh if I can be rated as an 'opening'." β
"Ah, brother, I'm just asking you if this is the most romantic and expensive wedding gift, not about the evaluation of rank. β
Rhaenys smirked wickedly, and to Webber's eyes it seemed as if she had a pair of horns on her head, an extra pair of wings on her back, and a wagging tail behind her ass.
"Or is my brother going to use the 'crown' as a wedding gift for me like Your Excellency? β
"......" Webb's stomach faintly - little devil, definitely little devil, why am I entangled by such a little devil, unfortunately.
"......" the corners of Shinji's mouth twitched - this scale is too big, is she, is she really only eight years old?
"......" Loreleia began to wonder if there was something wrong with the perception of this only ally family.
"Ah, just kidding. Seeing that everyone was silent, Lyeny playfully stuck out her tongue.
The sense of disobedience in Loreleia's heart became even heavier.
What about a good magician who is not much worse than Barthomero? What about a good aristocratic temperament? What about a good example of a traditional magician?
Not to mention the two otaku, after all, they are not the direct descendants of Al Meloi, they are talents who joined later.
Rhaenys is the heir to Archizorti, the division of Achipolud, and can be regarded as an orthodox origin, why is she such a character? Is it because of personality problems that she was taught by Velvet?
It can't be like this for the whole of Elmeroy, that's really scary, Lord Elmeloi doesn't look like a person with a problematic personality, or is it just a disguise?
With no one to answer Loreleia's doubts, Rhaenys is basking in the pleasure of playing tricks, while Shinji is worried about Webb, who is poked at Webb's greatest sore spot by Rhaenys' unintentional words.
Webber met Shinji's concerned gaze and shook his head.
"I know very well that no matter how much I struggle, I can't keep up with the geniuses. All I do is confirm the trajectory of being a genius, and even if I can use that knowledge to make someone else's talent sprout, I will always be third-rate. It's only my surroundings that shines, and I'll never be in the spotlight. β
"But I will not be discouraged by thisβfor I have enjoyed enough honor, and this honor is on credit. So, I have to be a person worthy of that honor. Although the order is reversed, it must also be proved that 'his' vision is not wrong. β
This is Weber's unspoken heart.
The man's words still echo in my ears today.
No, it's engraved on the soul.
At that time, I said so.
- "You are my king." I swear to use it for you, to die for you. Please be sure to guide me so that I can see the same dreams as you. β
What an immature, selfish statement.
Once, I longed to die with "him". I wish he could allow himself to follow the world's greatest overlord like the rest of his men, and die with the man who had conquered half the world at the time, perhaps the closest to the conquest of the world in human history.
And the overlord smiled brightly at this.
However, it is not a glorious death that is given to oneself.
In its place, it is the mission entrusted to "him".
ββ¦β¦ Stay alive, Webb. Witness it all, and then live to tell the world how your king lived, and how his king Iskandar galloped.
The glow of gold condenses in the interior of the youth.
It is an oath that will never be lost, a light that will never fade.
"It's really willful and messy, isn't it? In the final analysis, it was the guy who dragged people to death, but when it came to the end, he pushed this kind of thing over. Does he know how much headache 'I' have after that, even if it takes a night to complain, that idiot? β
Webb Wilwitt has been slandered more than once, but after the slander is over, he will raise his head, say goodbye to his youth, and step into a new, different youth.
Whether it's what I want to do or what I can do, I know very well.
Of course, this is contradictory. Even if he accepted his essence, he was still jealous of his brilliant and dazzling talent, and whenever he saw outstanding magic, his body seemed to be burned by the flames of resentment. Kenneth Elmelo Achipouud, Barsmero Lorelea, Rhaenys Archizorti, young geniuses soar through the sky so easily. Brilliant dreams remain in their souls - and yet, dreams are always dreams.
It's okay if it's always a dream, that's what I think now.
It's okay if it's always a dream, I can think like this now.
Despite these unsatisfactory places, my life is very happy, and I don't need to, and it's not the turn of others to talk about it.
For I am the greatest king of the world, the courtier of the conqueror Iskandar. Even death can't erase the bond between us.
One day, I will see the magnificent hot sand land, and the dream of the sea at the end of the world that the king has described.
PS: The reason why I don't envy Shinji is very simple, because Shinji is seriously biased, and his talent and skill points are all in combat. He pursues his own strength, and from the perspective of magic research, he is not as good as Weber.