Chapter 54: Determination
On the deck outside the regular ship, Sherazade stood alone and silent, some biting cold wind blowing the tips of her beautiful hair hanging from her ears.
The dark-skinned beauty had her eyes closed, as if she was thinking about something. There seemed to be a lot of pain and confusion in that expression.
"Hehe, what's wrong? It's rare to see you like that. A gentle voice sounded, and the blonde man, whose hair was also a little messy by the breeze, laughed while carefully closing the messy green silk for her, "Still thinking about the past?" β
"Huh...... It's you. Why didn't you have a drink with Kim? The wine on this ship is still good. β
"I've been here for a while, and I've been afraid to touch the glass for a while......" Olivier shook his head with a rare wry smile, "compared to the wine...... I'd love to hear your story...... How's that, am I qualified? β
"Huh...... Smart. Amused by the man's expression, Sherazade barely managed to squeeze out a smile: "Okay, let's take it as a relief from boredom, let you listen to my story." β
"My pleasure." Olivier looked serious and bowed slightly.
"Sister Luciola...... Originally, it was a family that came out of a technique of "illusion", but for some reason, he ran away from home and joined the circus of Captain Harvey. Except for people like her, the rest of the people who joined the circus were basically just me...... The real homeless. Living in the slums, they had no food to eat, they could only steal food from shopping malls and vendors, and sometimes they would be beaten half to death when they were discovered...... I lived those nightmarish days until I was seven years old...... Met Captain Harvey. β
"Sounds ...... He's a very gentle man. β
"That's right. Head Harvey and Sister Luciola lent a helping hand to me like this. They arranged a room for me and served me hearty food. They didn't care about my bad past, but took care of me with passion. Dancing, animal repellent, and tarot cards were all taught to me by my sister. However, just 8 years ago, when our troupe went to perform in a small town in the Republic, an accident happened. The regimental leader, whom we have always regarded as my father, fell off a cliff while taking a drunken walk. With that, Shelazadeh closed her eyes in pain.
"Why is this happening?" As if he had been mentally prepared, Olivier only paused, and then asked calmly.
"Huh...... Who knows. The regimental commander drank very little wine that day, and it was impossible for him to suddenly have an accident and fall under the cliff...... However, after the investigation by the Guerrilla Association, no possibility of murder was found, so the case could only be hastily closed. After that accident, our troupe began to face the danger of disbanding. Originally, I was going to go with my sister, but my sister disappeared from me after leaving only one sentence, "I still have things to do." Caught in a dilemma, I had to find the only person I could trust at that time, except for the regiment commander and my sister, and ask him to help me come up with ideas. That's right, that is, Mr. Cassius, who had become a very active guerrilla at that time. β
"This happened......"
"At first, I aimed to be a guerrilla just to make myself stronger, so that I could fully support myself by myself before my sister returned. But...... Eight years have passed. Now may be the perfect time for me to re-examine where I should go. β
"Looks like you've found your goal?" Hearing this, Olivier finally smiled knowingly.
"That's right." Shelazad raised her head domineeringly, "What is the reason for her to join the 'association'?" I'm sure to get the answer from her. β
"Just do what you want. You can do it. Olivier bowed gracefully again, "Contemptible, Olivier Langheim, willing to serve you." β
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"Come, let's have a drink." In the dining room on the top floor of the airship, Jin Zheng was slightly drunk and pulled Agat, who was a little twisted on the side, and stuffed a glass of wine into his hand, "Don't be so twisted." β
"No...... I still can't drink much...... And the quest. AgatΓ© reluctantly said, Jin is older than him, his martial arts are stronger than him, and his personality is more stable and honest, AgatΓ© really has no quarrel in the face of this kind of seniors who are better than him in all aspects, but he is obviously a little absent-minded now.
"It's just wine." Jin looked regretful, "Then I won't force you." β
"Ah, you two are here." The door to the dining room was gently pushed open, and Hyliga swaggered in, "Ah, you're drinking?" β
"It's me drinking." Kim corrected, "This guy somehow doesn't appreciate it." β
"AgatΓ© is this kind of person, although he is a little rigid, but he is a good person." Heiliga smiled and picked up the cup that had been set aside, "Since AgatΓ© doesn't drink, then I'll ......"
"Uh...... Well, Helriga, minors can't drink. Watching Heiliga expertly pick up the glass and take a big sip, Kim was a little stunned, "And wine is not like that." β
"Alas...... In the past, whether it was by the teacher's side or Zephyr's place, he was not less dragged to pour wine. "Yun Kafayi is a famous old drunkard, which is no less than the reputation of the Yaha Ichito-ryu he founded in the martial arts, and the Zephyr Brigade as a mercenary, of course, is the norm to drink and eat meat, "It's a habit to get used to, I'm really embarrassed." β
"Forget it......" Kim covered his face, Hyliga and even Yun Kafayi moved out, so what else could he say, "Is there anything wrong with you?" β
"Ah, yes, I almost forgot about business." Heliga patted his head, "Agat, your hometown, I remember is Perth?" β
"It's a village on the outskirts of the city called Ravennu." Agath nodded, "Is there something going on?" β
"Is there a canyon or something nearby?"
"Hmm...... To the south is the Ancient Roni Mountains, past the Amber Tower, all the way to the top of the mountain. What's wrong? Where do you want to go? β
"Yes. There are some things I want to confirm. β
"Strange request." AgatΓ© gave him a blank look, "There is a very dangerous part of the mountain, all of which is full of fog and steep rock walls, and even the most experienced medicine collectors are reluctant to venture there...... Few of those who dare to go can come back, this is a legend I had when I was a child. But as long as it's not around there, you should be fine with your skills. β
"Understood...... Thanks, AgatΓ©. β
"Ha, nothing. But remember to do so after the investigation is over. β
"Of course, no problem." With that, Helriga gently exited the room.
ββ¦β¦ So what exactly is he going to do? AgatΓ© scratched his head in surprise, it wasn't just to see the scenery, was it?
"Hehe, he's not the only one who has a secret on his body." Kim smiled, meaning something.
"Oh?" AgatΓ© turned back in a strange way.
"Your hometown...... When you fell asleep the other day, you seemed to mumble something...... "An honest person like Kim usually doesn't hide anything, and as soon as AgatΓ© asked, he told him everything.
ββ¦β¦ It's nothing. AgatΓ© was stunned for a moment, his lips moving slightly, as if he was about to say something, but in the end, he didn't say anything, and simply picked up the remaining half glass of wine and drank it all.