Chapter 51: Reminiscence
Arthur's departure was so firm that even though he was seriously injured, Vivien couldn't stop him, and the first few steps were a little sluggish, and after stepping out of the tent, he returned to his usual calm and strength.
Although it is not as good as Xudra's unreasonable recovery ability, Arthur's recovery ability is also different from ordinary people, although the wound on his chest has not healed, but the small wounds on other parts of his body have completely healed.
"What are you guys doing? Seeing the group of soldiers surrounding Xudra, Arthur frowned and asked, now when the other party is weak, they don't attack strongly, and when the other party can move, their fortifications are useless at all, and they will only be torn apart like paper in front of Xudra.
"Report, we're building a trap to trap it. A soldier saw Arthur's arrival and replied nervously.
"It's useless, if you choose to attack it at the beginning, maybe you can cut off his head at the cost of half of the people, and now you have no chance, as long as he can recover two heads, your little fortification will only be crushed. Arthur said in a cold tone.
This is the right thing to say, and the soldier knows it, but now that it is a peaceful year, the soldier has no reason to fight for the so-called glory of faith, the enemy has been eliminated, and this kind of internal matter, they naturally do not want to try to solve it.
"Stand down, and leave it to me. β
Arthur's voice was unmistakable, and the soldiers around Xudra opened a path for Arthur to move forward.
Instead of attacking as he had done at the beginning, Arthur walked over to the three heads of Hydrana that were hanging on the ground, and sat down cross-legged.
The six golden pupils opened and calmly looked at the man in front of him.
"Arthur. The huge mouth opened slightly, and Xudra called out Arthur's name, "Why." β
"It's not just you, Fran, Jack, Randall, they're dead too. Arthur said, touching Shredla's head.
"Why, I didn't do anything wrong, I've been in the lake. β
"Yes, you didn't do anything wrong, what was wrong was that the world didn't give us a place to stay, I failed to take care of you, and gave you false hopes. β
"Captain, you said we are heroes, we are human beings. β
"Ah, yes, there is no higher human being than you. Arthur held tears in his eyes, "But there is no way, sooner or later we will all lose control, didn't we see it when we were in the army, and sooner or later I will do the same, so I have to solve you before I lose control, it's all because of me." β
Xudra's golden eyes dimmed a little, and he didn't know if he understood Arthur's meaning, but the soldiers around him felt a sad atmosphere when they saw the conversation between a man and a beast.
Rubbing his aching head, Zhou Lie woke up in the tent, he only remembered that after he finally completed the last step, he lost consciousness, whether the terrifying ball of energy flew away as she imagined, he didn't know, but when he saw that he seemed to be in a tent that housed the wounded, things were also guessed by him.
"You're awake. The familiar female voice sounded in his ears, and Zhou Lie looked back and found that it was actually Layla.
"How did you end up here. The two asked in unison.
Layla took out the notice that the army was seeking a magician, and said, "I forced that big monster out, but Zhou Lie, it's so dangerous here, how did you bypass those checkpoints?"
"Hmm, have you seen an old man?" Zhou Lie looked around, trying to find the old fisherman.
"Lie behind me. Layla said, pointing to an old man behind her.
Zhou Lie looked at it, it was the old man who called the monster his son.
Then Zhou Lie told Layla about a series of things after he followed the old man here, and Layla didn't know what to think of the old man's strange behavior.
At this time, the old man was lying on the bed with blank eyes, looking at the top of the tent, and it seemed that he had not suffered any external injuries, but only muttered Charles's name there.
There was a commotion outside the tent, and Zhou Lie and Layla both left the wounded soldier's tent, and then saw the scene of Arthur and Xudra talking.
Although it was far away, Zhou Lie could still see that Arthur seemed to be reaching out to put his hand on one of Xudra's heads, as if he was caressing an old friend who had not seen him for a long time, telling stories of the past.
"What are they doing here?" Layla frowned.
"Maybe it's the last reminiscence between monsters and monsters. Zhou Lie said casually, from the old man's words and Arthur's transformation from a human to a tiger, as well as Xu Da's words in the battle, Zhou Lie felt that he had almost guessed their origins.
The military of the Marston Empire didn't know what method was used to allow ordinary people to obtain the power of these terrifying monsters, they could turn from a human body into a monster like Arthur, but Xudra had no way to turn back into a human body, and was led by someone who might have been his comrade-in-arms to crusade, think about it and know what happened.
Unload the mill and kill the donkey, but that's it.
But if he were the king of this country, I'm afraid he would do the same, the weapons made during the war would naturally be strictly controlled in peacetime, and those weapons that were too dangerous and uncontrollable would naturally have to be destroyed, presumably the man named Arthur would not be able to escape such a fate in the future.
So why did this man help the empire hunt his companions, Zhou Lie was puzzled, although there was a story of the coexistence of demons in the Xia Kingdom, but it was limited to remote mountain villages, those big demons who could transform into human form could never step into the human realm, if they dared to appear, they would be hunted down by martial arts powerhouses, and now Arthur is no different from those big demons, for his own considerations, he will also stand on the side that is obviously using himself, which is really something that Zhou Lie can't understand.
Thinking that in the end, even if he wanted to die with Xu Dela, he would have to take Xu De out of the crowded place and fly to the depths of the forest, Zhou Lie felt incredible, if it was a risk that he would go to help, then Arthur's behavior was the dedication to save others, and there was no hesitation.
He couldn't save him.
Zhou Lie laughed to himself.
If you think so, aren't you even as good as that monster?
No longer thinking about the twists and turns, Zhou Lie took Layla's hand and prepared to leave the barracks, this is not the place where they should stay, the monster's affairs should be solved by the monsters, and the affairs of the country cannot be interfered with by their group of outsiders.
"It's time for us to leave. β
"However, this fight is not over yet, if there is anything I can do to help. Layla said eagerly, but her strength was not as great as Zhou Lie's, and she was actually dragged away by Zhou Lie for a while.
"You've seen the disparity in strength before, it's not a battle that we can help Arthur win, maybe we'll be a liability, but I can wait for you to get the prize before leaving. Zhou Lie said.
"It's our duty to help the army destroy monsters!" Layla said, shaking her hand, "Although the front is also important, I can't leave the responsibility alone!"
"It's enough for you to force that monster out, just leave the rest to Arthur, your journey has just begun, you don't want to be buried here, besides, that monster hasn't hurt a person in the past few years, you can also know when you see Arthur, this monster is also a person!" Zhou Lie didn't know why, he would make a ghost to say the last sentence.
"How are you knowing he didn't hurt anyone!"
Zhou Lie was silent for a while, and said, "Because that old man has always accompanied this monster, the next thing, you don't need me to say it clearly, you also understand, this is not something to defend the people, but just the act of cutting off what they don't need and throwing away the things they have used." β
Layla didn't speak, although she didn't know anything about the world, but under Zhou Lie's reminder, Layla found that Zhou Lie was right, how could a monster that should exist in the deep sea be in such a small lake, and the existence of this kind of monster, no one in the town knew about it, and all kinds of doubts were explained now.
Because this monster still retains its humanity, he chooses to hide under the water and not disturb people's lives.
No one is used to killing, even in that basement, Zhou Lie, who did kill a few soldiers, is not used to this matter, on the contrary, he wants to forget about it, and Layla naturally needless to say, when he was in Oslin, he discussed this matter with Zhou Lie, and Zhou Lie almost killed himself.
Even in the face of Xudra, who has the body of a monster and is full of lethality, Layla actually has no idea of making a move at the moment, because if this group of people does not appear, this monster may be able to live peacefully until the end, quietly dying at the bottom of the lake.
She knew that her thoughts were irresponsible, but she couldn't help but think so, and after thinking about it, she understood compassion, people always find reasons for themselves when they retreat, and at this moment, Layla found ten thousand reasons to persuade herself to dispel the idea of staying.
The conflict between duty and humanity is never a clichΓ©.
"Do you remember when we fought side by side? Arthur stroked Hurdra's head and said, the six heads of the tie were almost growing at the moment, and the two of them were still renewing their old days.
"I say to you that we are heroes, warriors with glory, and people who demonstrate righteousness, but now I find that we are indeed wrong, and that it is just my wishful thinking, so I will always bear this sin to the end, and it is good for you to hate me and scold me, and when I go to hell, you will tell me together. β
Squeezing out an ugly smile, Arthur stood up and removed the scythe from his back.
The battle is finally about to begin.
Xudra also raised his nine heads and stared at the man in front of him, and the soldiers around him hid behind cover and did not dare to make a sound.