(4.4 First Update)

In the early morning of April 4, 1324, the streets and alleys of Sokabi, a ghost town belonging to the Turan Kingdom, were filled with a festive atmosphere. The mysteriously disappearing Duke's Mansion overnight does not sway the way of life of the common people, only busy prison guards and detectives are crying and laughing on the ruins, complaining about the hard-won but unprofitable work.

Today is a dream day for the people to gather, and the city's rugged location allows it to host a sacred Halloween festival that begins as a memorial to the souls who gave their lives to this small border town, and then evolves into a commercial holiday.

Passing through the congested city gates, the screams of the sky pierced through the thick walls, waking up the anxious children of the city who had not slept all night, and they were free on this day. Visitors from outside have been limited to prevent over-saturation of the city. The oncoming crowd thought it was a business trip out of the city, but it made the waiting people sigh again and again.

Xiao Yi, who walked in front of me, was pleasantly surprised to see every new house decoration and the dazzling array of goods displayed by street vendors. In the enclosed castle for a long time, all you can see are priceless works of art, but the toys that can be touched are often from the hands of folk craftsmen, but they are forbidden items that are not allowed to enter aristocratic families. Of course, for me who has been on the go for many years, although I have never been exposed to the joy of it, I have at least witnessed the secrets hidden behind the goods.

Today's trip is a special holiday, and in the plan arranged last night, the rest of us should all be on the journey to the next stop, creating a separate world of their own.

"Hey, Bell, come and see this!"

Xiao Yi waved his hands to greet me, who was stunned, his thin body could easily pass through the crowd, it was a small fish seller, and the fat body of the boss meant that he had a unique way to make money. Compared to the finished fish species that are eaten, the logo on the card is cheap enough, and 10 Turan coins can buy 10 small fish.

"This young master, buy a good fortune for your princess, and you can get a year's luck by releasing yourself in the small pond over there!"

Xiao Yi looked at me, with an irresistible glimmer in his eyes, although he saw through that the fish pond was also the private property of the traders, and the acquisition of circular benefits, he still took out the banknotes in his pocket and found that it was a huge banknote with a face value of 10,000, and he took the initiative to claim spiritual compensation from the Duke's Palace.

"Ah, this young master, as you can see, all my fish fry are not worth so much money, and I can't make change for you with a small business!"

I didn't pay attention to the boss's words, and motioned to Xiao Yi to pick up what he liked. So the last 10,000 Tulan coins were exchanged for sixteen colorful fish, plus the boss's grateful blessings, and the amazing stories of onlookers.

The fish pond scattered with flower petals obscured the fishy stench that should have existed, and Xiao Yi gently fished out a red and white pipefish, held it in the palm of his hand and silently recited what he wanted, and then released it into the wider world.

"Now, don't be so sincere, it's just a businessman's gimmick to promote the product, and it won't have any practical effect."

Xiao Yi handed me the small fish tank, and the pursed little mouth ordered me to complete this redemption ritual belonging to the foreign people.

There aren't many pets in Earl's Court, there is no clear definition between pets and food, and for the hungry, uncooked raw chewing is also a delicious thing to get enough food and clothing. Pets are just rich and more beautiful, and food needs to be the first to destroy the creatures, and then into the belly.

"Bell?"

When I came back to my senses, I opened my clenched palm and found that it was already covered with blood, and the dried fish soaked in blood could no longer see his original color.

"I'm sorry, I don't think I can do the attitude of forgiveness."

Turning his head, avoiding Xiao Yi's possible blaming eyes, he cleaned up the remaining blood stains in his hands with the spring water on the side, but left cruel marks on the ground.

"It's okay, I'll help you."

Xiao Yi gently placed the palm of his hand in my palm, and slowly opened, it was a small black catfish, it jumped when he witnessed his companion's murder, and I could see his frightened eyes. Involuntarily flexing its fingers, ending its life before the next tragic struggle.

"It's okay, take it easy, holding it in the palm of your hand is not necessarily mutilation, maybe it is to provide protection from barriers!"

Xiao Yi slowly closed my fingers, and I felt the life that could still move in my palm, not a fear before parting, but a warm enjoyment. Under Xiao Yi's guidance, he leaned out of the fence's trembling right hand and slowly opened it, releasing his life.

"Great, Bell did it too!"

I don't know why, Xiao Yi looked happy and jumped excitedly.

"Okay, now I'll take Bell, who is a road idiot, to experience this wonderful world together!"

"I'm not a road idiot!"

Xiao Yi turned his back to my outstretched right hand and pulled it on my left hand, tightly fused on the heating 'Ring of Radiance'.

"That way, Bell won't get lost!"

Déjà vu scene, hide and seek always in pursuit of a hidden position so that he can't find a way out, slumped on the ground and crying, the confident girl who appeared in the sunset, at that time was short black hair, and the surrounding one, completely different hair color, and different length.

"It's okay, just hold my hand and Bell will find me at any time!"

Forgotten memories that have been recovered, but always obscured by dark clouds, some vague supporting characters, probably someone who doesn't matter, anxiously looking for the maid of the missing young master, or the servant who protects the princess.

The scenery along the way is a ritual that I have never seen before, and the cultural differences are completely exposed. The god style that jumps around with a mask is also a field that I have not been exposed to. However, listening to the explanation of passers-by on the side, it seemed to be some kind of dance to get rid of evil spirits, and I couldn't help but shudder.

"Bell, you try this."

Xiao Yi took off the beast-shaped mask from the stall, put it in front of my eyes, and pasted it on top of my skin.

"This one is as ugly as Bell!"

The blurry image reflected back through the mirror back to the hole looked like a fat pig, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud with its cute appearance. The moment he took off his mask, he turned into a numb stone man again, not to hide it, and his emotionless face was almost a natural stunt.

"Not at all, but I think you're a good fit!"

Hanging the mask on Xiao Yi's face is indeed very funny, and the expressive forms that are lazy and lazy are condensed in folk artworks. Suddenly I wanted to laugh, but I subconsciously covered my mouth and stuck the air flow that was about to burst in the middle of my throat.

"Why don't you laugh, Bell?"

"yes, there's not enough jokes, and it's hard to even find a coherent laugh."

Wipe his dry lips, there are slight cracks, and his fingers are also stained with fine traces of blood.

But Bell's eyes actually felt it, and the transmission of the nerves was only the embellishment of slightly curled lips.

Xiao Yi took off the mask on his face and set it aside, fiddling with my clumsy cheeks, but it naturally shook with it.

"Just like that, from now on, Bale regains his smile, at least not in front of me all the time wearing an emotionless mask."

There was no stiff feeling, and I was doubting my unsightly appearance now. I have forgotten the feeling of smiling and how to pick it up.

"Me, do I look ugly now?"

The old lady who was making the mask looked at me in amazement, caressing it kindly over the uneven silhouette.

"This young master is more beautiful than the mask of freeze-time, not a natural expression in disguise. Do you want to buy one for this girl who cares about you? I can give you an extra one. ”

"Thank you very much for your gift!"

20,000 Turans in exchange for a clay figure mask with a market value of less than 100, as a businessman, I can only shake my head helplessly at my stupidity, but as a child, I also want to immerse myself in the innocent colored world. Even if it's brief, I've been back.

Walking in the crowd wearing a mask will definitely be considered a playful child. Sneak into Uncle Shanlong's mansion next door, climb up to the treetops and carry the freshly ripe pink peaches in your arms, and take them to our secret base to enjoy.

"Bell, Uncle Shanlong is about to wake up, hurry up and come down!"

"Wait, we're all five of them!"

The arm that stretched out his hand tried to reach, but he couldn't reach the big, red peach on his finger.

"Hey! Boy, come and steal my peaches again! ”

Frightened, I hurriedly jumped from the treetops to the ground, and I didn't care about the peaches that fell to the ground, so I took Xiao Yi's hand and ran.

"We'll still be discovered, Bell!"

"It's okay, as long as we cover our faces with our coats, no one will recognize us!"

Deliberately poking the pockets on his clothes and watching the escape route, now that I think about it, it is really very naïve!

Returning to the guard of the tree hole, I took out a peach that was still hidden in my pocket and broke it into two parts, but I was also very happy, just like Xiao Yi in front of me now, the mask couldn't hide her smile, but I was in the full set set I set.

When I took off my mask, I felt as if I saw a shadow in the spring water, living in the innocent smile of the memories of the past.