St. Aaron's Empire

Duchy of Jusen

Forest of Giant Trees

August 1540 in the Calendar of the Gods

It's the tenth day of the two-person journey of the silly girl and the silly boy. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

The itinerary of a lonely man and a widow, even if the person concerned is only an eleven or twelve-year-old child, sounds affectionate.

In fact, at this age, between ignorance and ignorance, the hearts of teenagers and girls are indeed like this.

At least for Arthur.

Young Arthur Harbour did not know that he had just been a trivial straw that had crushed the camel that had carried the balance of the entire empire for eleven years, and that thousands of miles away, the most powerful brother and sister in the empire were anxious about him.

He was sitting in the clearing next to a large tree, holding his knees, stroking the moss on the ground, and staring blankly at Lucia.

Lucia would sometimes ignore his gaze, her head slightly on one side, a few strands of hair falling down, and smile at Arthur, the breeze blowing, quiet and beautiful.

Each time, Arthur turned his head with a flushed face, almost unable to control his heartbeat, but it made him feel very happy.

And today Arthur doesn't seem to be so lucky, and Lucia ignores him completely.

So he just stared blankly at the girl's side face.

The frowning brows are tightly wrinkled, but the lines are soft, the jade-like skin is wrapped in a slightly straight nose bridge, the red lips are gently open, and the white teeth are tightly biting the slightly long nails. This is not a happy face at all, but Arthur looks at it, but he can't help but be stupid.

But what he didn't know was that the young daughter of Duke Qin Sizhu, who was also young, was also thinking about him, but for a completely different reason.

From the first moment she met Arthur, Lucia felt the stares from time to time, cringing, but affectionate. If she encounters such a thing again ten years later, she will probably only feel disgusted and bored, but at the age when love is first blooming, it is always a happy thing to be liked.

But such a small happiness can't dilute the troubles in the heart of this stubborn, stubborn, and strong girl at the moment.

The girl actually regretted it.

Now it seems that it was a very incorrect decision to leave alone, although in all sorts of strange names, Arthur followed.

Things have come to this point, the so-called freshman team's pre-admission training has long been impossible, and the subsequent trip will definitely be carried out under the close supervision of the duke's troops, no matter how powerful the man in black is, he will never provoke a duke in broad daylight, and the rest of the trip must be extremely calm and safe, for everyone.

If the man in black really came for him, then he left alone, and now he has a ride with Arthur, that is, he clearly and unabashedly exposed himself to the bloody mouth of the wolves of the forest again.

In fact, it is.

The journey of the two had long since turned into an escape in Lucia's ignorant impulsive decision.

Today was the tenth day, and if nothing had happened, they would have been in the Redmane Dukedom, only a few days away from the royal domain.

But from the day after they left, things were already wrong. The men in black always seem to know their approximate location, and there are always shadowy figures in black around them. In a panic, or rather a deliberate drive by the men in black, they had already left the edge of the Giant Wood Forest and entered the deepest forest.

From the third day, the forest was already layered, but fortunately Arthur seemed to know the general direction, and cautiously groped his way to the north.

The darkness of the forest turned the shadowy men in black into vague trackers, but in the same way, they also lost any chance to call for help.

It's a pity that this group of men in black obviously also knows Lucia's whereabouts, the War College. They had set up multiple ambushes in the north early, and together with the men in black who were vaguely chasing behind them, they formed a huge encirclement, which meant inevitable battles.

So, on the fifth day, between the two of them, they encountered the man in black for the first time, and they were very lucky, it was a man in black who deserted in the search, but the inexperienced young knight and the young thief obviously made too much movement in order to solve the man in black, and the price was to flee day and night for three consecutive days, several turns, several fights, and finally opened the distance again.

Last night was the first night they had been able to sleep in four days.

It seems that the sun has set in the west, and if the men in black have not searched for them at this time, it should be even more impossible in the forest, after dark. Therefore, this dusk evening was the only time they could relax a little, and Lucia took out the dry food from her bag and handed it to Arthur, although the two of them saved again and again, but it was also the last food.

However, the reckless decision wasn't the only thing that annoyed Lucia a bit.

She found that in this forest, she had to rely on Arthur, and there was no way to survive on her own, a discovery that was completely unacceptable to the girl of the Duke's family.

She was a little jealous of Arthur.

On the run, every time a man in black approached, Arthur was always the first to find out. And just as Lucia drew her sword and set up her shield to fight, a bright silver crescent moon appeared behind her, under the cover of the forest shadows, flashing through the necks of the enemies in front of her.

Arthur, who had solved the enemy in the blink of an eye, always immediately pulled the stunned Lucia to rush left and right, circling around the gloomy forest, and immediately fled without waiting for the other men in black to be lured, widening the distance. The mysterious Deep Forest was no longer their enemy this time, and the darkness had become their right-hand man, but if it hadn't been for Arthur, the Duke's maiden might have become a prisoner five days ago.

Lucia's years of hard work may have allowed her to become a maiden knight in the light, but this secluded jungle is already Arthur's home turf.

Although Arthur is equivalent to saving Lucia's life, this strong little girl is always angry when she looks at this little boy with an ordinary, thin face, and even a little shorter than herself.

Arthur broke off a small part of the dry food in his hand, kept it, and handed back the rest of the half.

Lucia was like a little girl who was angry, pouting and pulling the dry food back.

However, the palm-sized dry food was cold and hard when it was sent out, but when it returned to his hands, it was already soft and warm.

Stimulated by the extreme escape, Arthur's magical talent seems to be revealed once again.

It's a pity that Arthur once again used rare and powerful magic in the wrong place after making a human freezer and a human torch.

Fire-based magic, fiery.

Water-based magic, water flow.

The humid air and higher temperature actually achieved the effect of a steamer, and although the dry food was still the same unpalatable, at least the entrance was soft and warm, and it was much more comfortable.

The corners of Arthur's mouth curled slightly, and he felt happy and joyful about his small thoughts.

Lucia chewed on the soft dry food and laughed a little, but noticing Arthur's gaze, she turned her head stubbornly and pursed her lips.

Obviously he has such a talent, but he uses it in such a place.

Such a small waste annoyed Lucia, but she couldn't help but be happy and shy.

The boy and girl slowly munched on their dinner in the afterglow of the starry sunset, and waited for the sun to sink completely.

The Forest of Giant Trees had gradually darkened, and the sparse moonlight was not even enough for Arthur to see Lucia's face clearly, although that graceful and cold appearance had long been engraved in his heart.

At night, in the Forest of Giant Trees, the Terrans are almost immobile, and even the guides who are most familiar with this place will lose their way at night.

The temperature also dropped, and Lucia and Arthur sat side by side around a wide cloak, leaning against the trunk of a tree, shivering.

You can't make a fire, it's the only way to keep you warm.

Arthur closed his eyes, and the magic mark on his right arm slowly lit up, and the dark blue light slowly flowed down the end of the mark, gradually spreading to the top of the entire staff trace.

The moment the blue light disappeared, a warm current appeared from his right arm, wandering all over his body, and the inside of the cloak gradually warmed up.

Fire-based magic, fiery.

It's not cold on the inside of the cloak, but it's still cold on the outside.

The cold wind was shivering, and the piercing face was painful.

There seemed to be a wolf howl in the distance, and something seemed to be slowly squirming in the shadows.

The blood of the young man is still in front of him, and the screams of the girl are still in his ears.

Night falls, and nightmares that teenagers and girls no longer want to remember reappear.

A delicate palm slowly grabbed Arthur's sleeve, and a slight sob.

Then the girl's head gradually leaned over and rested on Arthur's shoulder.

Slowly, the sobs stopped.

There was a long silence.

"I'm sorry, Arthur. The girl's voice was slightly hoarse.

"It's not your fault, Lucia. The boy's voice stiffened slightly.

"They came against me, and they wanted to take me to blackmail my father, so they didn't hurt me. The little girl's voice choked up again.

"Death of friends...... It's my fault......"

"It's not your fault, Lucia, it's all the damn men in black. The little boy panicked and replied awkwardly.

The sad girl did not pay attention to the boy's answer, and said to herself, and the boy stopped talking, but listened silently.

"Mother, I went so early that I can't even remember what she looked like......"

"My father used to tell me that my mother was very gentle and beautiful......

"She has long fingers and smiles happily every time she touches me......"

"Every time my father was halfway through speaking, he would close his eyes and turn his head, and I knew he was crying......"

"My father dotes on me very much, and he will agree to any request, but he loves his mother more than he loves me......"

"But he has a heavy burden on him, guarding the southern gate of the entire empire, and I am always behind the crack in the door, secretly watching him look at the portrait of his mother in a daze. ”

"He was in pain, but he could only lock himself up to vent, and when he stood in front of the world, he had to be the same personable, handsome Duke of Qinsizhu. ”

"When he stood on the wall, he always smiled, and he didn't say it was confidence and bearing. ”

"But I know that his smile is ugly, more ugly than crying, and it hurts me to see it. ”

"When I was little, I always knelt on the ground, prayed to the gods, and asked questions of the gods. ”

"Father is a very good man, but why do you do this to him!

"I am willing to exchange everything I have for my father's happiness!"

"But the gods never answered me. ”

"He only has one daughter, me, and I want to help him with something, I have to help him with something. ”

"So I've been working hard, hard, even if the female knight sounds so incredible. ”

"But I have to go, I have to!"

"I never admit defeat, I have to be the first in everything, even if the opponent is a boy, I must be better than them!"

"Because I want to be the number one knight in the continent! I can help my father and see my father's smiling face. ”

"They all said that it was impossible for a girl to be a knight, but I passed the test!"

"I didn't have any friends before, but now I've met you. ”

"During these days, I'm actually very happy, very happy......"

"Yes...... But now, as soon as I close my eyes, my friends are grabbing me with blood all over their faces, and asking me why I killed them!"

"I've worked hard! I've passed the test! I've found a friend! But why can't I save anyone!"

"But why do all the people die because of me!"

"I think I'm self-righteous, thinking that maybe no one will die if I go alone, but without you, I won't be able to survive even three days!"

"Now even you are involved in me, fleeing everywhere in fear, with men in black everywhere, assassins everywhere, and killers everywhere!"

"I want my father to be happy...... I want everyone to live happily...... I've worked hard......" Days of sleepless flight, coupled with the tragedy that had just befallen her companion, tore the last string of tension in the girl's heart, and Lucia couldn't bear it anymore and cried bitterly on Arthur's shoulder.

A slender, calloused hand reached over and grasped Lucia's palm firmly.

"Lucia, do you remember the injuries you were wounded to save me?" Arthur said softly, leaning his head on Lucia's head.

"That day, I looked at your scar, and I decided that I would protect you for the rest of my life. ”

"Even if, you're a knight, I'm a scout. ”

"Even though, I am destined to stand behind you forever. ”

"It's not like you've saved no one, you've saved mine, and you've left everyone's lives, and no wolf claw has ever broken through your spear, no short knife has ever broken through your sword. ”

"We who survived, we must live harder, for the sake of our dead companions, for the blood feud like the sea. ”

"Don't cry anymore, Lucia, even if my heart is as painful as yours. ”

"You have to be strong, Lucia, we must not stop. ”

"You have to work harder, Lucia, not only for your father, but also for our dead companions. ”

Arthur took a deep breath and clenched his weak, boneless palm.

"Lucia, I like you. ”

"From the first glance I see you. ”

"I know that you may treat me as an acquaintance, with great respect. ”

"You're the daughter of an ambitious duke, and I'm just a nameless boy chasing my own parents. ”

"But I like you, please stop crying, my heart hurts. ”

"Please keep your head up, after dawn, we still have a way ahead, no matter what lies ahead, no matter where you go, I will support you. ”

"If one day, you are tired, please rest assured, I will be behind you, forever, not far from you. ”

Lucia's cry didn't know when, but it had gradually stopped, and her breath was like an orchid, steady and fragrant.

"Really, how can you be so comforting. Lucia sat up straight, sliding slowly down the cloaks of the two of them, curvy.

"You're only eleven, you've only seen me for a month, and you dare to say that you'll protect me for the rest of your life, you must be lying, you're a bad person~" Lucia wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled, as if she had warmed the wind and bloomed ten miles of peach blossoms.

But as soon as Arthur heard what Lucia said, he immediately hurried and swore an oath.

Lucia suddenly leaned into Arthur's ear, and a slight breath seemed to melt Arthur.

"We can start with friends, Arthur~" she said mischievously.

The situation on the mainland has caused a horrific tragedy, which has befallen innocent teenagers and girls, and it will be a nightmare for their lives.

The upright and diligent girl left recklessly, and the young man with deep roots in love hurriedly followed.

The boy made a lifelong promise, but he didn't know the painful struggle hidden behind the promise.

The girl was moved by the shoulder in the suffering, and the spring flowers bloomed with laughter, but her heart was still uncertain.

But in any case, in the nightmare of blood and screams, there is a small love flower that quietly blooms.