The view of the Speaker's garden is not static, and when the blood pupil walked in, it was winter......

White snowflakes fall from the dome, and the cool wind blows up layers of white mist. The jungle in the distance has been draped in white 'armor'. The creek that meandered through it was not frozen, but the ice that flowed in the stream slammed into it from time to time, making a 'ding' sound. The whole authentic winter landscape.

The speaker sat in a small pavilion and ate hot pot with a big gulp.

Noticing the arrival of the blood pupil, he didn't get up, but just pointed to the other side.

"This stuff is very good, would you like one too?"

"I don't need to eat for energy anymore." The blood pupil replied. Or sit down across from him. It is irrational to refuse the kindness of an old man, especially if this old man is good to him.

"Oh lad, sometimes eating isn't just about energy, it's more of a pleasure. Don't you think it's a good idea to eat a bowl of steaming hot pot in this cold winter? For this, I also specially asked someone to send ten tons of live sheep. ”

Live sheep are tons? The blood pupil is not only a little ridiculous. However, he also knew about the speaker's exaggerated appetite, so he just smiled slightly. Pick up the bottle next to it and open it.

The juice is very spicy, colorless and transparent, and it is like a fire in the stomach.

But Blood Pupil's heart was calm. Yes, he has been in this state for a long time, and his body is getting stronger and stronger as he awakens more and more. The past has gradually moved away from him, and he has unconsciously changed a lot, his body, his way of thinking...... and identity. It is even customary to talk to the speaker on an equal footing in this way.

The white snowflakes fell from above, and the blood pupil raised his head, looked at it for a while, and suddenly said. "Just say something, you won't come to me for dinner."

"Oh. Why not? It's not the first time we've eaten together. The Speaker said as if he didn't care.

Blood Pupil didn't look at him, still paying attention to the falling snowflakes. Snowflakes are beautiful, but unfortunately they only have a moment of life from the beginning to the moment they fall. Short, yet simple. It's like the life of an ordinary person......

Silence is a good leavening culture, and as time passed, the Speaker finally sighed and put down the cutlery in his hand.

"I think maybe it's time for us to talk about something."

"So I want to ask you a question, what do you think of humanity as allies?"

"Very good." Blood Pupil replied honestly. This is not something to think about. Although he has the blood of Crodir, he came from the bottom of the human race in the final analysis, and he knows more about human beings than any other alien race. And in a way, he's a human being.

The Speaker nodded, and asked a second question.

"Well, if, I mean if, one day in the future, that civilization that you carry on your back will come into conflict with humanity. Which side will you choose? ”

"Huh?" Blood Pupil's brow furrowed, and he turned his gaze to the Speaker.

From the moment he walked in, it was the first time that the Speaker had asked such a pointed question, and in fact. Ever since he had known the Speaker, this wise old man had never been so sharp. This is not a side of a certain camp, but a decision related to the will of the race, with the current identity of the blood pupil. His statement represents Crodiel's will.

So he can't be cautious, he can't help but be suspicious.

Why the Speaker is asking this question. And why did he think that one day he would become his enemy? The blood pupil thought a lot for a moment, but couldn't get an answer anyway. So after contemplation, all he could say was. "There is no escaping the issue of race. While I'm proud to be a human, I've also carried too much. I guess it's not a good question because neither you nor I have a choice in the face of it......"

Speaking of this, Blood Pupil's voice became heavy, and he was silent for a while before he said seriously. "We will not be enemies because we share common interests and goals. But if ...... If I have to make a decision, I just hope that you don't stand in my way. ”

In the garden, the snowflakes began to fly, not the wind, but an inexplicable aura that dispersed them, causing them to fly away from the side of the speaker and the blood pupil.

The speaker lowered his head and silently looked at the tumbling soup in the hot pot and the slices of mutton. The lamb is white and delicious...... It's as if humanity is in the eyes of a higher civilization.

After a long time, he suddenly sighed and furrowed his eyebrows. "As I thought, you're still that stubborn. It's like a rock. ”

"The same goes for you." The blood pupil replied. Then both laughed......

But in the midst of this laughter, the speaker's face became more and more heavy. He looked at the blood pupils, remembered what he had seen him when he first saw him, and remembered a lot. He watched the blood pupil grow, and he had helped the blood pupil before. But he never imagined that the blood pupil would grow to the point where even he had to be treated as an equal in such a short period of time.

It was the power of Crodir, the power he once coveted, but now he wanted to unite......

So the Speaker's laughter gradually stopped, and his eyes met the blood pupils. "It's a cruel world, and whatever you get has to give. There is no such thing as a free lunch, and there is no indifference to loyalty and friendship. Blood Pupil, you and I both know that the value of allies lies in their use. I also do not deny that when humanity needs to achieve its goals, your value will also be placed on the scales. ”

"So, let's be honest."

"We're in big trouble this time." The Speaker said, handing over a report. The blood pupil shrank after just one glance.

"Boca and Rosa united?"

"Yes." The Speaker nodded. "Actually, I've been trying to create a rift between them to make a profit. But it doesn't seem to be successful now, or rather, these high nobles don't see us as the same civilization in their hearts. We are just synonymous with untouchables, beggars, waste, garbage in their mouths. So when the need arises, they will also join forces to drive us away. ”

The blood pupil's eyes flickered, and he didn't say anything. In fact, this is also one of the possible scenarios, he just wants to know how the speaker will respond.

"I wanted to join forces with you to break through this barrier." The Speaker smiled, but the smile grew bitter. "But I suddenly realized that I was asking too much...... More than ...... I myself feel that I have a lot of hopes...... I can't pay the price. ”

"What do you want?" The blood pupil asked in a deep voice, thinking about the previous conversation, and gradually understood.

Sure enough, the Speaker continued. "What I want is all your strength, all of your power!"

All, of course, not referring to the Blood Pupil himself or his squad, but also many, many things, above the surface and hidden beneath the water. There is no doubt that even the blood pupil himself has not thought of taking out all of these powers.

The Speaker did ask too much. But with the wisdom of the Speaker, how could he make such an unreasonable request?

"I've thought about it, I can't pay the price, so I can only make a deal."

In the contemplation of the blood pupils, the speaker spoke slowly. "In the next war, we humans will pay a qiē at any cost. You are guaranteed to rush through the Gate of Eternal Secret. ”

"As long as you agree." (To be continued......)