A lot of people like to drink when they're happy. Because once you are numb, all other trivial emotions and reason are gone, only happiness remains, and then you will feel even happier, very happy.

Rodhart is happy now. At first glance, he doesn't seem to be very good at drinking, his face begins to flush after a glass of wine, and his eyes are a little loose and drunk, but no matter how he drinks, he only keeps the feeling of being drunk and will not continue to get drunk one step deeper, so he has been staying in a slightly drunk state, and his reason is not lost, but he can exude his emotions to the fullest. This is undoubtedly a very popular and extremely useful talent at the wine table.

More than a month ago, he escorted Chrissy back to the Duke's Palace, and the Duke made contact with him, and after a conversation, he immediately saw with a very professional and authentic eye that this was a rare talent. It is important to know that talents are rare, and talents who can die are even more rare. A well-qualified, young man with no family background and no political position. This kind of talent cultivated based on feelings is the henchman who can really be entrusted with important tasks. So the Duke let him stay, and he also signed up for the upcoming contest to recruit members of the Paladin.

"If I had to say that I have any gratitude and respect in this life, there are only two. One is my dead grandfather, and the other is you. If it weren't for you, I would have died a long time ago, and I would never have had the opportunity I have now, and I was able to grow more than I was because of your influence. You're not just someone I respect and appreciate, you're my friend, my friend. I'm so blessed to have a friend like you. Rodhart's face flushed, and he spoke his heart with the strength of the wine.

Many people like to drink when they are sad, and they feel that they don't know anything when they are numb from drinking. But this kind of person is generally difficult to get drunk, because they are always distracted and thinking about how not to get drunk, so they can't get drunk all the time.

That's how it is now. My head began to feel dizzy, and the feeling in my limbs began to numb, but my thinking seemed to be getting clearer and clearer, and I could even tell that I was sad, worried, angry, and regretful.

To be honest, he didn't think much of this friend, and he felt a little guilty when compared to the other party's attitude of treating him as an idol and always keeping it in his heart. Such a distraction seems to be weakened a little bit by sadness and trouble.

In an almost longing tone, Rodhart asked him if he planned to settle down in the royal capital, and if he would join him in the world. His ambitions, which had been extinguished by the cruel reality, were rekindled by this God-given opportunity to open up a new world in front of him. "You see, what in this world doesn't need power? What can't be solved by power? I used to think that the noble things of justice, light, and love could be transcended. But even if these things do exist, they still require strength to implement them. He looked at Asa with respect in his half-drunk eyes. "That's what you made me understand. ”

Asa gulped down a glass of ale like water, looked at him drunkenly, shook his head, and said, "You're mistaken." All I know is that when I'm hungry, I eat and sleep, and I do whatever I want. Where can you understand such a profound truth....."

"No, you made me understand the importance of strength. The half-drunk young knight was quite sure that he was his idol. "And after I got here, I finally realized that the most important force in this society is status, that is, power. ”

At least half of this intellectual progress is due to Duke Mrak. Dealing with such a passionate young man is a holy hand. A little gesture and a small language without revealing a trace can make them spontaneously full of all kinds of fighting spirit that the duke needs, and use it for their own use.

"Let's do it together. As long as the two of us work together, the world..."

"Not interested. Asa finally felt a little dazed and satisfied.

"You're too high. Rodhart shook his head and sighed, even this refusal he thought was a sign of high morality. "You know, the world is like a kitchen, and even the most beautiful food has to be greasy and dirty. Wouldn't you stand condescendingly on a high place and look down on those mediocre fools, but be willing to let those bastards who want to stand on your head because of their good birth do whatever they want in this world?" Rodhart's face was ruddy and vibrant, and the alcohol stimulated the vitality of hope deep in his body.

Chrissy suddenly appeared at the door of the tavern, and she ran in with a bang, and knocked Rodhart on the head first, and scolded, "You dare to drink here in broad daylight." ”

Rodhart, who was full of pride and ambition just now, seemed to have everything under his control, was stunned by this, touched his head, looked at Asa a with embarrassment, smiled, and grimaced.

This smile made Asa feel that this friend was much more pleasing to the eye and much cuter. No matter how much he says that he wants to pursue power and do whatever it takes, in essence, he is still a simple and lovely young man.

Chrissy stared at Asa with her beautiful single phoenix eyes, as if it were the strangest animal in the world. Then she suddenly clapped her hands: "It turns out that it's really you." I said how it looks so familiar. I actually changed into such clothes, and I didn't even know the person who looked like a person. ”

It turned out that she had only recognized Asa at this time. Probably in the eyes of women, men's dress is usually more worthy of distinction than facial features.

She sat down unceremoniously next to Rodhart, took her glass and drank it in one gulp. She first expressed her warm interest in Asa's new clothes and her intention to go to the Duke's Palace, and leaned her face closer to the excitement of the excitement and asked, "Hey, what have you and my sister been doing these days.....?"

"It's just a trip together, and by the way, I'll do something for the Bishop.....," Asa felt that the two drinking friends were more than ideal than the other. If the pot is not opened, the more they have to carry the kettle.

Chriss, however, seemed to have made up her mind to get to the bottom of it. "Don't lie to me, I can see what is going on. I've known my sister for eighteen years and I've never seen her so eccentric as she is today. She used to run away in the middle of the hordes of plague people to administer medicine and carry corpses like no one else. Even when my dad told her that he had helped her get engaged, I didn't move when I saw the look on her face. Such a calm sister, I trembled when I saw you yesterday. She's like she's lost her soul when you're gone..."She actually sighed and grinned again, revealing two dimples that were a little intoxicating. "It's like a story in a book. The aristocratic lady made a private agreement with a poor young man of the lower class for life, but she was going to marry someone else because of her parents' orders or some other nonsense, which was a trick of fate. ”

"So you're bothering about this..... Rodhart suddenly realized. After the two met, Asa remained silent, and after being brought to the tavern by him, he only buried his head in drinking.

Asa wasn't trying to hide it. In fact, he wished that he could find someone to pour out the pain and depression in his heart and let his friends share it, but the story of him and Xiao Yi is mixed with a lot of secrets, such as the duke's plan, the leaves of the World Tree and the Necromantic Guild, etc., the less people know about these things, the better. In particular, Rodhart's relationship with the Duke is now delicate.

Rodhart was silent, consciously or unintentionally, and glanced at Chrissy next to him. She was also the daughter of the Duke. He let out a long sigh, patted Asa on the shoulder, and said, "Forget it, let's look away." It's better for the eldest husband to focus on his career. Feelings are good, but there is no need to be stubborn. It is fortunate to gain, and it is fate to lose.... Let it go when it's time to let go. ”

Asa let out a long sigh. There are many things in the world that cannot be said to be let go of it. The more beautiful things are, the more reluctant they are, and the more painful they are.

"What kind of bullshit are you putting out? They're not in a broken relationship. Chrissy slapped Rodhart again. She turned to look at Asa. "I came out after you on purpose. Because I'm going to ask you a question: Do you really like my sister?"

Asa squinted at the ceiling and took a sip from his empty cup, unaware that nothing had actually been imported. In a trance, he said, "What if you like it?"

"As long as you like it, that's fine. This is the most important reason why two people can be together. I'm sure my sister loves you too. As if she had finally solved one of the most important problems, her tone relaxed. "As for the little difficulties in front of you, they are only small external causes, and they can be said to be the tempering of your feelings. Don't worry, it's man-made. ”

"Artificial?" said Asa and Rodhart, both of whom were fluted. They really don't understand how this can be 'done', and if such an external cause has to be said to be 'a little', then it will be difficult to find a greater 'point' in this world.

"Where do you live now?" asked Chriss.

"That big house on the western edge of the city. It is the place where the Academy of Magic used to store corpses. Asa replied obediently.

"You go pack your things now and wait there. I'll have my sister come to you in the middle of the night. Chriss's voice was soft, but every word tugged at Asa's nerves. "Elope. ”

"Elopement?" and Rodhart's liquor were awakened by the word at the same time.

Rodhart looked at the bold proposer, and said cautiously and solemnly, "Chris, this is not a joke. Do you know how important your sister's wedding is, and how big the stakes are?" of course he wouldn't really know what was behind the marriage, but even if it was just a political marriage between the Duke and the Ernie family, it was huge enough to put all the children's private feelings aside.

"No matter how important it is, it's someone else's, not my sister's. I only have this one sister, and I want her to be happy for the rest of my life. For a woman, the happiness of being with her beloved is the most important. Women never need to be tragic and vigorous, as long as they are gentle and happy together. ”

"But it's really .....," Rodhart scratched his head, too hard to accept.

Chrissy glared at him with the most vicious expression and tone she could make, and said, "I warn you severely. If you dare to leak this to my father, see how I deal with you....."

"Good, good...."Rodhart nodded hurriedly. "I'll be honest...."

"You.... Have you already told your sister?" Asa's throat was dry and her voice was a little shaky. "Could it be that your sister called you..."

"Nope. She doesn't know yet. I came to you myself. I told her about the plan when I got back. ”

"She won't say yes. You don't know.... Since she chose to come back on her own, she chose responsibility and commitment to others..."

"She'll say yes. You don't know, and probably she doesn't even know herself. In fact, she is far from being as strong and rational as I thought, and I understood it when I looked at her expression just now. That's why I'm coming to you. Chrissy smiled. "Go back and wait. ”

Asa was soon back in the house.

"You bastard came back just in time, come and help. "Sandru was busy dividing and loading the corpse's organs, as if the Academy of Magic was about to conduct experiments again.

Asa walked over and helped Sandru fiddle with the body. His mind is very messy and annoyed now. Even more annoying than when I came out of the Duke's Palace.

In fact, he was already desperate and gave up. Even a perfect statement was prepared for himself in his heart: Isn't this the kind of carefree situation that he has always longed for? Isn't this what he has been trying to achieve when he was wanted and tormented by guilt? I no longer have to be hunted down for that secret, I don't have to feel guilty about her injuries anymore, and the book has been brought back for Sandru, and everything is solved and free. Now that I'm back to where I started running out of Calondo, the dream of a life of free travel is about to begin, it's my own life, it's what really is. And what plan the duke wants to implement, she wants to get married, Oufu City is going to be established, these are already doomed, no matter what she wants to do, it is useless, this is not her own life. Isn't it good to have now withdrawn from the strife that I accidentally got involved in, and returned to the beginning of my life......

But now there is some hope again, and the feelings that were originally silent suddenly boiled, and the reason that gave up collided fiercely and was inseparable. The most painful thing is that he can only wait here for the unknowable outcome, excited in the beautiful light of hope, and then in the fear of disappointment. For the first time, he felt like he was going crazy.

"Saw that hand off for me. Sandru handed over a saw. Asa took the saw, continued to turn over the river and the sea in his heart, and held down his wrist to saw.

Syllable. Sandru slapped him in the face. The old man clasped his hands and jumped and yelled, "Fuck, you bastard is crazy." ”

"Oh. I'm sorry. Asa realized that he was sawing with Sandru's hand. Thankfully, he was quick.

"Are you thinking about women?" Sandru looked at him with a frown.

"Yes. Asa nodded. He had no intention of hiding anything from this old man, as long as he asked, he could say anything. Of course, Sandru was not interested in listening to his story, and he was by no means a good person to pour out his feelings and troubles.

"Woman. Woe to the water. Annoyance. Sandru actually sighed. His half-dead voice seemed to be emotional, but it sounded like a dying wail. "One of the most annoying things about them is that you know they're annoying, but you can't help but bother. He patted Asa on the back. "The best way to deal with your troubles is to stop thinking about them. Do your own thing, she will come naturally, and it is better if she doesn't. The rest has to go on. ”

Asa looked up and thought for a moment, then sighed. "yes. What should come will come. ”

It was late at night, and Duke Mlak was tired.

This is an extremely rare thing for him. He once had an amazing record of working three days and three nights without sleep. Even if he is now middle-aged, his abundant physical strength and energy, the key is that his fighting spirit and ambition have not diminished in the slightest.

And he feels tired now, because his emotional ups and downs are a little too big today.

Today his sincere persuasion failed, which made him a little frustrated. This is completely different from the 'sincerity' that he can usually show at any time, and he has not shown his true emotions like this for decades. No matter before or after.

And another reason is the daughter's upcoming wedding.

It's part of his great plan, and he's a little happy to have made it so far. But at the same time, it was also a death sentence for his daughter's happiness. He could feel his daughter's heart cut when she saw the young man. It doesn't feel good for a father to carry out this death sentence with his own hands.

No one knows the groom's character and temper better than he does. That's definitely not going to be a good husband. He didn't even see it as a marriage at all, just as a purely performative ritual. The Duke was even sure that he wouldn't even touch Xiao Yi with his finger.

Alas, anyway. That's all it can be to the point where it gets to the point where it is. The Duke sighed and prepared to rest.

A subordinate suddenly rushed in and reported, "Lord Duke." Oh no. Something happened to the second lady. She made trouble in the casino and injured people, and she was already surrounded by people in the casino. ”

"Damn girl. The Duke rose indignantly. The casinos in the royal capital have big-name backers behind them, and many of them are relatives of the royal family. Although it shouldn't be like anything happens, I still have to go for it.

Not long after the Duke left the palace. A figure stepped out of the wall and quietly walked towards the west of the city.

Xiao Yi was dressed inconspicuously and wore a hat with a very low top. As long as she didn't go out of her way to see it, no one would recognize her as the soon-to-be-married Duchess Miss.

She walks fast on the streets. The heartbeat is also fast. She didn't expect that she would be moved by her sister, who had always been taught by her. The decision, which I thought had been firm with a lot of determination, fell apart without much effort. I accepted my sister's plan in a daze, and I really escaped in a daze. No matter how firm the intellect is, it is generally no match for emotion.

She was able to assure her that it was the most ridiculous and daring decision she had ever made in her life.

But it is also the happiest decision. Gradually, out of the bustling central street, the surroundings are getting darker and darker. But every time she took a step towards the dark west, she felt that the world was a little lovely.

"It seems that we are on the same path. An old voice suddenly sounded in the darkness not far from him. "But I didn't expect a bride to accompany me on the night walk. ”

Xiao Yi was taken aback. Jump away. She didn't notice anyone at all, and she didn't expect them to recognize her at once.

"Don't be afraid. Maybe we'll go to the same person. A soft glow lit up on the man's hand, illuminating his figure. This is an old man who is mixed in a black robe, and even if he smiles like this, his extremely thin face looks majestic.

"Your Excellency Bishop Ronis. Xiao Yi was more surprised than when she found out about his existence. The dignified bishop actually disguised himself in a black robe, and walked quietly at night like her. No one would believe this kind of thing.

Bishop Ronis smiled slightly, shook his head and sighed, "Since we met here, it seems that it is best not to go." I also happened to have something to say to you, come with me. ”

It's dawn.

Asa struggled to his feet. He lay on the stone platform at the door of the house and slept all night. I was able to fall asleep. He was amazed at himself. Although the middle was woken up a dozen times by the footsteps of wild cats outside.

Finally, it still didn't come. Asa looked up at the sunlight that had just risen from the horizon, felt a little harsh, yawned, and shed two lines of tears.

Forget it, forget it, forget it. Did she still stick to her choice? I'd better **** my own business. Asa decided to wait and buy something from the Adventurer's Guild and was ready to start traveling.

Four white horses were running towards a white carriage. Asa recognized it as Bishop Ronis's carriage. But I don't know what to do here early in the morning.

"Bishop Ronis, please. The chaplain who was driving said respectfully to Asa.