Chapter Forty-Four: Today I Know I Am Me! (Ask for a subscription ~ ask for a commuter pass ~)
Father?!
Jason was stunned.
Arras was directly stunned.
But the most surprising thing was Divano.
Divano, who was not clear-headed, looked at Esther holding his thighs at a loss, although his memory was lost and confused, he still knew the understanding of family affection.
"You're my son?"
After a long moment, Divano asked, with a hint of uncertainty in his tone.
"Of course, Dad."
"I am your long-lost son."
"Ever since you, as the deputy leader of the 'Hydra', went to look for the 'Holy Sword' and disappeared, I have been searching for your whereabouts for ten years!"
"Thankfully, you're back!"
Esther cried as she hugged Divano's thigh.
The crying was loud, the tears were full, and the snot flowed.
It's just that the listener is sad, and the listener is in tears.
Jason can guarantee that if he didn't know that it was all fake, he would have had a delusion.
In fact, that's it.
Divano has already begun to have such delusions.
Because, he has a sense of familiarity with the 'holy sword' in Esther's words.
Suddenly, the memory loss-lost and deranged 'Sword Master' softened his face and raised his hand above Esther's head.
"You get up first."
The other party said so.
"Yes, Dad."
Esther wiped away her tears and stood up respectfully.
Then, he raised his hand and put his arm around Divano, and walked to the couch beside him.
The whole process is natural and unpretentious.
It was as if Di Vano was his father.
Divano felt it.
Could this really be my son?
But why don't I remember it?
Damn, I can't even remember my wife's face in my memory!
What happened?
What's going on?
Divano sat on the couch with a tangled look on his face.
Jason and Esther noticed the tangle.
Jason remained silent.
Esther raised his hand and put it on Divano's palm, and said softly in his voice: "Dad, you are fine, let the past be over, and we will all be fine." ”
"The past...... What's going on? ”
Divano couldn't help but ask.
"You used to be the deputy leader of the 'Hydra', and you are also the best sword master in the world, ten years ago, there was a rumor that a 'holy sword' was born, after you knew about it, you went to look for it, and then, encountered the ambush of the 'Temple', when the 'claws' of the 'Night Stalker' Court went to support, it was too late, not only did not find you, but also suffered heavy losses."
"And you ......"
Speaking of which, Esther was stunned.
"What's wrong with me?"
A memory-lost, confused Divano asked.
"You have been erased by the design of the contemporary Pope, and you have become the 'Juggernaut' of the Temple."
Esther said with a pained expression.
"Wash away the memories?"
"That is to say......"
"My current state is caused by the 'temple'?"
There was a little coldness in Divano's expression.
"Hmm."
"The current Pope is a genius of magic, he should have integrated into your soul with some special technique, making you think that you are a genius cultivated by the 'Temple', and then, during these ten years, you have served the 'Temple' in the name of 'Juggernaut', but you are being the deputy leader of the 'Hydra', Avant. Joe. ”
"And I'm the son of your deputy leader of the Hydra, Esther. Joe. ”
Esther spoke the most sincere words.
Although none of them are true, these words are all well-founded.
Regarding the contemporary pope of the 'Temple', Esther knew quite clearly through the information of the 'Shelter' and the 'Holy Snake Society', and the reputation of the other party's 'magic genius' was even more thunderous.
Joe, whose last name, Esther learned from Jason's narration just now.
He knows what 'Joe' means to Divano.
Therefore, at this time, he simply changed his surname.
No!
It's not a change!
Yes plus!
He doesn't have a surname, so at this time, what's wrong with adding one?
In fact, Esther's approach is quite clever.
After hearing Esther's story, Divano immediately fell into deep thought.
Joe?!
Avante. Joe?
Avante. Joe!
It was a name he was familiar with, more than the word 'Holy Sword', and he secretly felt that this surname was very important to him, as if it was the answer he had been searching for all his life.
It was a longing imprinted on the soul.
Even if there is a crack in the soul, this desire does not change.
Opposite!
This desire is becoming more and more profound.
Because......
He had no other distractions.
All that remains is the scene that will never be forgotten.
However, under Esther's words, such a never-for-forgotten scene was stolen from concept.
Divano sat there stunned.
He closed his eyes.
He felt it all.
Oh, yes.
It must be pursued all the time.
Because, that's my last name!
This is the beginning of my birth!
With his eyes closed, Divano opened them, and he let out a heavy breath.
The haze of memory loss and chaos is mostly gone.
After all, he now knows his name.
The rest, naturally, will come back slowly.
"Son?"
Divano ...... No, Avante. Joe tentatively shouted at Esther.
"Dad, your memory is back!"
Esther didn't show any shyness or embarrassment, and looked at Avante with a look of surprise. Joe.
This instead made Avant. Joe was a little gloomy and sad.
He still didn't remember everything about the son in front of him.
But looking at Esther's expectant eyes, he couldn't say this.
"I remember some, it's vague."
Avante. Joe had to say so vaguely.
However, Esther didn't seem to notice this, and he excitedly said, "Great! That's great! Mom will be happy that you are back safe, and she has been looking forward to your return while she is alive. ”
When he heard his son talk about his wife, Avant was a little awkward at first.
Like the son in front of him, he didn't remember any impression of his wife.
But when he heard 'she was alive', Avante's heart suddenly trembled, and an extremely strange emotion appeared in his heart.
Sadness?
Mourning?
He couldn't tell the difference.
I just feel that I should do something at this moment.
"How did she die?"
Avant asked.
"'Temple'!"
"She died in a well-planned assassination attempt in the Temple."
"Those 'Facelings' disguised themselves as you and assassinated Mom."
Esther's face was full of grief, and the tears that had just been wiped away flowed again.
"'Temple,' 'Temple,' ......"
Avant muttered under his breath.
The gaze in his eyes became more and more cold, and the sharp aura on his body loomed again.
How many times has he heard the name since he woke up?
caused him to lose his memory, became a tool of killing, and assassinated his wife in his appearance, how incomprehensible and desperate would his wife be when she died?
also let his son grow up in a fatherless and motherless environment, and it is estimated that he has received a certain amount of bullying......
Whew, swoop.
The thought of this Avant's emotions couldn't help but get excited.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and a thought began to take root in his heart.
'Temple'?
If I don't lift you all up, I won't be called Avante. Joe.
With this thought in his heart, Avante's gaze at Esther became more and more guilty.
"Dad, let's go see Mom first."
"She's been waiting for you to come back."
"By the way, your current appearance is a little inappropriate, you can wait a minute."
With that, Esther ran into the bedroom.
Soon, Esther, with her cloak and mask, ran out.
"You put this on, you put this on."
"You have been controlled by the 'Temple' for too long, and your appearance has long been known to too many people, although this is not your original face, but please bear with me for a while when we find you to be restored to your original face."
"Damn the 'Temple', I'm going to make them pay."
Esther had just the right amount of hatred on her face.
"Son, trust me."
"They're going to pay a lot more than you think."
With that, Avant put on his cloak and mask.
The mask was a mask similar to that of the Night Stalker's Court.
Then, Avant looked at Jason and Arras.
"Dad, this is our companions, they are from the 'Night Stalker Court', you once had the opportunity to enter there, but for the sake of your mother, you chose to become the deputy leader of the 'Hydra', however, the previous chief judge still reserved the name of 'Talon No.1' for you; And I'm alive until now, thanks to their care. ”
Esther explained.
Suddenly, Avante's gaze became kind.
"Hello, thank you for all you have done for Aster."
Avant said sincerely.
"It should."
Jason said lightly.
He tries to keep himself normal.
Esther is really amazing...... With such acting skills and reaction speed, even if you throw the other party into the city that never sleeps, I'm afraid you can quickly adapt to it, right?
Jason thought to himself.
Arras stood up and said respectfully:
"Hello Uncle Avante."
Her mother told her to be polite when dealing with her elders.
Suddenly, there was more kindness in Avante's eyes.
He sensed keenly that the girl in front of him was genuinely treating him as an elder.
As for the other one?
Deep thoughts.
However, Avant didn't care.
In an organization, it is impossible for all of them to be as good as their sons, there must be some gloomy people, which is a necessary part of an organization.
Normal, isn't it?
The group of four left the temporary hidden stronghold and drove directly to the suburban cemetery.
The cemetery in Ngong Thanh is no different from a normal cemetery, with walls and grave keepers.
The other party is an elderly man.
When he saw Esther, he laughed.
"Esther, you're coming to see your mother again?"
"It's been less than a week."
The grave keeper said.
"My dad is back, and I'm taking him to see my mom."
Esther replied.
"Your long-missing father?"
As he spoke, the grave keeper looked at the masked Avent, with doubts and a hint of contempt in his eyes, as if he had seen a negative man who had run away, and came back to recognize his son after the old conscience found out, hoping that his son would provide for his old age and send him to the end of his life.
Moreover, looking at the appearance of hiding his head and tail, maybe something has happened.
"Thank God, Esther is the best young man I've ever met."
"Although you abandon your wife and children, Esther will not ignore you."
"Go see your wife."
"She's right there."
The grave keeper pointed into the distance, with Esther leading the way, Avant following.
As the two walked away, the grave keeper muttered in a low voice.
"Good luck guy, you have such a good son."
Jason stood still and didn't move.
Arras tried to follow, but was pulled back by Jason.
"For the rest of the time, let them be alone."
Jason said.
Arras was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
"Does Esther come every week?"
Jason asked, thinking about the grave keeper.
"Hmm."
"Ever since her mother was buried here, he would come once a week with flowers, and then, for half an hour, he would talk to his mother."
"I've never seen such a nice young man."
The grave keeper sighed.
Then, his eyes involuntarily looked at the deserted grave in the distance.
Then, shaking his head and sighing.
Jason thanked him and walked back to the car at the entrance of the cemetery, waiting quietly.
Arras sat next to Jason, twisting his body.
After a few moments, Arras couldn't help it.
"Is Uncle Avant really Esther's father?"
Arras asked.
"What do you think?"
Jason asked rhetorically.
"I think so!"
"I can clearly feel Esther's affection for Uncle Avent, which is an affection that only the descendants of the bloodline can have—my perception should not be wrong!"
Arras said in a convincing voice.
"Well, there's nothing wrong with your perception."
"Avante is Ayster's father."
Jason nodded.
Then, his gaze turned to the sky.
There are a few white clouds hanging in the clear blue sky.
The breeze blows, with a hint of comfort.
It's so natural, not pretentious.
It's like Esther's acting.
No!
That's not acting!
Rather, he truly regarded Avante as his long-lost father.
There is no fraud at all.
Completely affectionate.
If you want to deceive others, do you have to deceive yourself first?
"What an unexpected guy."
Jason exclaimed.
He retracted his previous evaluation of Aster, who would not only adapt quickly in the 'City That Never Sleeps', but also live well and become the kind of man who is a human being.
To the extent that this guy is shameless, it will definitely be like this.
Aster, who was commented on by Jason, was standing in front of a tombstone with a sad face at the moment.
"Mom, I'm coming to see you."
"I brought my dad back."
As she spoke, Esther took out the bucket and cloth she had prepared and began to wipe down the tombstone.
'Celexa'!
The tombstone has a name engraved on it, as well as a photograph.
The woman in the photo has an ordinary face, but she looks good when she smiles.
Avant looked at his wife.
He still couldn't remember.
This made him feel even more guilty.
Not only the guilt that I can't remember, but also the fact that there are only names on the tombstones, but no surnames.
Obviously, this is hidden, worried about the unexpected.
Call!
Taking a deep breath, Avante bent down, picked up a piece of cloth, and began to wipe down the tombstone.
He said softly—
"I'm back."