There are many small villages outside the Grey Moon Fortress.

Although not surrounded by thick walls, these villages are under the rule of the Grey Moon Fortress, and the villagers are also part of Simon's domain.

Joshua was a young farmer in such a small village.

But he doesn't think there's anything wrong with this, he has a complete family, a gentle and lovely wife Leah, and two lively and lovely daughters.

In addition, the newly appointed Lord Simon would often send people over to ask about the winter grain storage, and also sent people to transport the grain to ensure that they survived the winter safely.

Although he was only a lord for one month, many villagers had a good impression of Simon, and he actively cooperated with the reform of the responsibility system of the land system.

The days to come will get better and better, right?

Joshua thought so and pushed the door open.

It's a humble home.

Pushing open the door opens the living room, next to which is a stone-embedded fireplace, not far from the fireplace, and next to the window is the bed.

There is no partition on the left-hand side, but there is a simple kitchen and a long table for dining.

At this time, Joshua's wife was cooking a simple lunch, and the children pounced on them with innocent smiles.

"Elsa, Ellie, did you listen to your mother when you were at home?" Joshua rubbed the faces of the two little girls with his hands.

It was until they made a 'gurgling' sound like a silver bell before letting go.

He let go of his hand, came to his wife, and gently hugged her:

"I'm back. Leah. ”

"Hmm. Welcome home, Joshua. Leah turned around and smiled sweetly at Joshua.

Leah has long brown hair and good facial features, and she can be regarded as a beauty in the village of Huaishu, which has a population of only more than 200 households.

"The work in the farm... Thank you, Joshua. Leah smiled softly.

"For you and Ellie and Ellie, what kind of hard work is this! I love you. ”

"I love you too, Joshua." Leah responded to Joshua's love without shame.

Yes... She's still like that, and it's this straightforward personality that fascinates me so much...

No, I feel like I'm going to drown in this gentle country if I think about it any longer.

Joshua coughed dryly, let go of his hand, and grabbed his hair:

"By the way, I still have work to do in the afternoon, Leah, make me something to eat, and the kids haven't eaten yet-"

Before Joshua could finish his words, he was hugged again by Leah behind him.

"I love you, Joshua."

A soft voice came from behind, making Joshua, a young man, a little embarrassed:

"I see. Leah, let's make something for the kids first..."

"I love you, Joshua."

"Uh," Joshua turned around strangely, "You don't have to stress about the same thing all the time... Leah. Not! ”

"I love you, Joshua."

Leah's brown eyes shone with a gentle and kind brilliance, and her eyes did not hide her love for her husband at all.

The strength of her hands increased, and her slender fingers were clutching Joshua's neck.

Do your best, do your best!

The slender five fingers were completely sunk into the soft flesh of the neck.

"I love you, Joshua."

She repeated the phrase tirelessly, and the love in her eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

"Uh... Ho ho... Ahh

He was at a loss for what had happened suddenly, and it was clear that everything was still the same as usual until just now.

The sensation of lack of oxygen in the brain came, and the lobes of the lungs felt as if they were being burned on a fire.

"I love you, Joshua."

"I love you, Joshua."

In his ears was his wife's innocent show of love, but his neck was choked to death.

Boom!

Joshua pushed his wife away, and Leah's delicate body slammed into the pile of wood, and the whole humble house trembled.

Ahem cough cough –

Joshua's limbs were close to the ground, coughing rapidly, and even vomiting blood from his mouth.

But none of that matters.

His expression was filled with desperation:

"What the hell is going on? Leah! What's going on? Why-"

Belch.

Joshua's voice froze.

The face of despair was full of devastation.

Under his gaze, his wife stood up against the pile of lumber.

Sharp wooden thorns thrust horizontally into her snow-white neck, stabbing out from behind.

The originally charming and slender palm was pierced, and the blood clots that had long since coagulated and smelly spat out of the mouth, along with the thick soup and bread crumbs that they had eaten a few days ago.

The neck was twisted by the wooden thorns, and the charming face was still full of intoxicating smiles.

Step by step, she walked towards Joshua.

"Don't, don't... Please! Mother Earth! Please! Let Leah stop! Let her stop! ”

Tears mingled with snot, collapse and despair fermented.

Joshua curled up and let out a cry of pain.

Yesterday was still painting a picture of a new life... Obviously it was fine just now.

"I love you, Joshua." A vague and broken tone emanated from the tattered throat.

Leah's face was crooked, and she walked over in a strange and eerie pose.

"I love you."

"I love you."

"Why cry? Joshua? ”

Like a broken repeater, she looked at her lover strangely, not understanding why he was crying.

"Shut up! You're not Leah at all! You devil! Stop playing with Leah's body! ”

Joshua fumbled for an axe from the side, his lips trembling.

But the other party didn't pay attention to his words, just continued to walk over step by step with a gentle smile.

Leah, Leah... I'm sorry...

"Ahhh!!h Joshua's throat squeezed out hoarsely, and the axe in his hand slashed hard!

The tears mixed with his wife's blood, making him indistinguishable.

The severed limbs flew, but what remained unchanged was the gentle call.

"I love you, Joshua. And our children—"

Boom!

The last axe has fallen!

All is calm.

Joshua looked up blankly.

It was a terrible sight.

Fishy blood splattered everywhere, and this was no longer that home.

It's just the Asura Hell Field.

Joshua covered his head and cried out, tears pouring out of his eyes.

The person who greeted him with a smile is gone, and the two children are also...

That's right!

Joshua woke up from a dream, and he hurriedly turned to look behind him.

Elsa and Ellie, two innocent little girls, were now facing their mother's corpse, smiling and looking at him gently.

They looked the same as ever, jovial little angels.

Then they spat out the last thing Joshua wanted to hear—

"We love you, Daddy."

......

"There was a corpse crushing tragedy in Huaishu Village?"

Simon, who was thinking about what kind of quest to release for players to deal with 'Dead Words', raised his head and his eyes flickered.

"Yes, Master Simon. The prisoner had just been transferred from Locust Village to Gray Moon. The opponent is now awaiting your trial at the Tribunal. ”

Lorina bowed her head respectfully.

“... It's good. Simon glanced at the player stream.

Most of the forty players have already collected ten Earth Golem Stones, and their exploration progress has been pushed to the next stage.

Now they're taking action on the Cast Iron Golem.

But... Simon felt like it was still going to take some time, so he didn't have to be on the sidelines all the time.

Thinking about this, Simon packed up his papers and stood up:

"Then let's go straight away, no need to prepare a carriage. Anyway, the inquisition is not far away. ”

"But Simon—" The corners of Lorena's mouth twitched.

"The lives of the people are much more urgent than the wagons, Lorena."

Simon put on his top hat and said steadily.

And—

Maybe this incident has something to do with the 'Dead Words'... This?

Simon thought to himself.