His Royal Highness the Prince was an old acquaintance of Assai, which surprised both Jonah and His Majesty the Emperor, but soon the astrologer realized that the legendary prince was the one who fell in love with a man and forced the Tocharian Empire into a new era of legalizing gay marriage, the owner of a tavern in the center of the Great Gobi, and his husband was one of the thirty-three Zawi from the Western Continent, the "Goddess Light" The previous owner, Landon Schmidt, lost a bet with the Orientals to the bearded man, and of course, Arsay lost something more precious in this boring gamble: five months.

The fair-skinned and elegant prince wore a simple white robe and smiled at the Orientals: "Welcome, old friend, this time the wine is free." ”

"What about the beard?" said Arsai smiling, "-- or rather, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Tocharo?"

"He's still hiding in the tavern, and he won't leave the house until his beard is fully grown. The prince shook his head and said helplessly: "It is estimated that it will take four or five months." ”

Emperor Saybainker interrupted the conversation with a cough, it seemed that the father who loved his son still had a little mind about the princess's male status, "Ahem, let me introduce you, this is the most outstanding young man in the selection of royal warriors in the afternoon, Baron Jonah Ecbatana, although I awarded the title of knight to a white-robed priest, little Jonah is the person I value the most." - Jonah, this is my wife, speaking of whom she is still your countryman, she is from the kingdom of St. Borun, and my lingua franca of the western continent is given to me by my dear wife. ”

The queen, dressed in a sumptuous gown, was pleasantly surprised: "You are also from St. Borun, which province is your hometown? I heard that St. Borun has been attacked by the Zawi people, come and tell me the details, child." ”

The astrologer bowed respectfully, and was then pulled by the queen to sit on the chair opposite. The royal family of Tocharian seems to have little arrogance and can be regarded as an approachable ruler. "It's been a long time since you've been away from St. Bouren, haven't you? I'm an apprentice in the Red Plains Astrology Tower, not far from the Red Stone Castle. Jonah didn't dare to look at the queen's fair-skinned young face, and put his eyes on her hands on her knees, "Not long ago, I came to the southern continent by ferry, not only St. Boren, but the entire western continent has been conquered by the Zawi invaders, and the main god Shira has failed to defend her people, and many people have died, many people. ”

"Call me Ray Lynch, that's my name before I got married. The queen kindly took Jonah's hand and comforted the 17-year-old boy, "Fortunately, my niece, Her Majesty Queen Wenger IV, has arrived here and is now living in the Harimaya palace, and as long as the royal blood still exists, one day, the glory of Saint-Bolen can be reproduced, do you say, my fellow saint-Bollen?"

"Yes, Her Royal Highness. ...... Raylyn Marray. Jonah looked a little nervous, but a flash of lightning flashed in his head, and his expression froze for a moment. Ray Mar ...... The name seemed a little familiar, and the third-level astrologer was recalling the past in his heart, where had he seen it?, "Your Highness, when did you come to the south, and are you still used to life here?" he asked cautiously.

The queen turned her head to look at her husband sweetly, "How long, twenty years?"

Isaibaink's expression softened: "Twenty-four years, my dear. Our son is twenty-three years old. ”

"Twenty-four years ago......" Jonah repeated with his head bowed. Suddenly, a picture appeared in the cabin of the "Bactria's Wind", and while he was studying the magic pistol, he had found a brass-framed crystal magnifying glass in the closet, and the magnifying glass was engraved with a line of small letters: "March 644, love you Radilian." ”

The year 644 of St. Bouron is exactly the year 2282 of the universal calendar, which is twenty-four years ago.

In a flash of inspiration, he asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, do you know a man named Finn Stewart?"

The queen's face flashed with shock for a moment, but then a smile appeared: "How do you know about the past, child? There are no secrets between me and my husband, and we have resolved to put the past behind us, and whatever you know, it is no longer important, do you say?"

The queen was a member of the royal family of St. Borenwenger before her marriage, and she gave a gift of love and farewell to Finn Stewart, the admiral of the Zawi Empire, spanning twenty years, two rival countries and two continents, this must have been a haunting love story, but since Malelyn candidly uncovered this page of history, of course Jonah will not continue to ask questions and open the scars in the queen's heart.

The ensuing conversation was lighthearted, and the queen was a kind and kind person, and her greetings made Jonah feel the concern that had been absent for a long time. In fact, he has been a believer in the starry sky since he was a child, and he has not experienced much warmth and care from his parents, and at this moment the queen reminds him not of his mother, but of the noisy and noisy friends of Cherry Crossing, whether it is the delicate Uncle Toba, the loyal Rose Knight, or the chirping grasshopper, the smiling dragon queen, and even the wooden expression of Yekong, they are the most cordial family members for him, and he can only feel precious care when he is with them. He also remembered the cold-hearted Hannah and the bombastic Danny, and the Stuart siblings had been taking care of him and helping him through the most difficult time since he crossed south alone.

Scenes from the past come to mind, sadness occupies the heart of a third-level astrologer, why do the best companions always have to be blocked by thousands of mountains and rivers? Sibi and Jekong, who don't know what to do, the elder of the chamber who is sleeping underground, and Long Ji and Ellie, who are coming in the starry night, have they walked out of the endless sea of sand? In that vast desert, are the Stuart brothers and sisters also looking for their traces in vain? Why do they always want to be a runaway, leaving their partners behind and flowing to distant places?

Tears moistened his eyes, but the young man, who had gradually become stronger, did not let the tears flow, and he suddenly made a decision, a decision that he had never thought of being able to say in person: "Your Majesty, before the banquet begins, I have a small request. ”

Isaibainker the Great stood behind his wife, his hands on the queen's shoulders, "Of course, any request." You are now the holder of the clan crest, and we are considered a family, so you don't have to be polite. ”

"I ...... I want to rush to the Vedic war zone as soon as possible. The astrologer plucked up his courage and looked directly into the eyes of Emperor Tochar.

Ah Sai next to him was stunned, and then relief and joy slowly appeared on his face.

As soon as the words were spoken, Jonah felt great regret, but he would not allow weakness to take over his soul again. This decision was not the result of impulse, and in the brief memories he had just had, he saw the majestic figure of the ghost Bahamas flying into the sky. Facing up to fate was what the tragic son of the dragon told him, and it took a long time to exchange for a moment of glory. Yes, since fate has chosen itself, you should be determined to raise your head and face fate squarely, and see where the prophecy of the nameless book takes you. At this moment, the astrologer really felt his own growth, he was no longer a child who relied on the help of others to stand up straight, and now supported his body was the power of the soul of a 17-year-old astrologer named Jonah.

"Why?" Isebaink wondered, "I was going to let you live in the Golden City for a few months to help train the Adeptus squad of the Royal Fireblade Cavalry. Although the war is on the verge of breaking out, no one knows when that crazy Brahma will lose his mind, and now there are two large corps on the front line, so there is no need to rush to the aid in advance. ”

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. "But I have my reasons." To be honest, it wasn't my intention to participate in the selection of the royal samurai, to be knighted and to be an officer, and I wouldn't be staying in Tocharian for long. But I need to do something to repay your appreciation, and let me do what I have to do, Your Majesty. ”

The Emperor looked at the thin boy in surprise, "Many people are just passers-by, and you are the only one who dares to tell me honestly. Since you ask for it...... Actually, I have a request for you, and only you can do it for me, if you are willing to do it, Jonah, and leave Tochar, for the nation will remember your kindness. ”

"You...... Please?" Jonah paused for a moment, "what is that, if it's within my means......"

"I know. Asai said with a grin, revealing his snow-white teeth.

The king and the astrologer turned their heads to look at him together, and the Oriental nodded without stage fright: "It must be a matter of Ecbatana's autonomy, right, Your Majesty? I knew from the time you gave Brother Jonah the title of 'Baron Ecbatana' that you needed an astrologer to pacify this wild land, where the natives did not agree with the royal power, but were full of awe for the astrologers." ”

A smile slowly appeared on Isaibaink's majestic face: "Very good, very good, you are a smart man, an incognito friend. He turned to Jonah and said, "That's it, Jonah." Ecbatana, a centuries-old legacy of Tocharism, has become the greatest source of instability in the empire as war is approaching, and if the Florians choose to help Brahma, it could completely change the tide of the war. I have always wanted to find an astrologer of strength and virtue to communicate with, but the Astrologer Guild has withdrawn with most of its members, and you astrologers are too arrogant for anyone to stay and get involved in worldly strife, waiting for you to appear, I have waited too long. So, what's your answer, Baron Ecbatana?"

Although Jonah did not understand what they meant, he had no choice at the moment, "I promise, Your Majesty. The third-level astrologer nodded heavily.