When Zhang Lie and the others returned to Luoshanji, it was already the fourth day after the dragon attack.

The attack on an unidentified dragon in a major city has caused an uproar around the world, and governments can no longer hide the existence of non-human races, and there are cries for the truth everywhere.

In just 30 minutes of attack, one-fifth of the city was destroyed, and the remnants of the burning and explosion were everywhere. In contrast to this, banners such as "Give me back the truth", "Ask for an explanation", "What do I see" hang everywhere among the ruins.

A large number of citizens took to the streets, chanting slogans demanding an explanation from the government, and large or small marches could be seen on almost every street. In fact, not only Luoshanji, but almost every city that was attacked had similar demonstrations, and the impact could not help but expand.

The governments of the world have a big headache about this, this is not like the last time they used to experiment with laser holographic technology to fool the past, it is only a matter of time before the dragons' desperate actions make this layer of paper pierced.

But these are naturally none of their business. After finding the remnants of Anne's people that night, the group immediately left. Anne woke up the next day, gritting her teeth with hatred for the League, and instead dismissing Blatter's apology. In order to take revenge on the Alliance, Anne finally agreed to join forces with Blatter and Zhang Lie, so for various reasons, the Fourth Special Operations Group reunited.

After treating Anne's wounds, and the chaos caused by the dragon attack, it was only then that they returned to the Blood's hiding place, Luoshanji.

Looking at the terrifying ruins along the road, Zhang Lie and the others couldn't help but marvel at the power of the dragon clan, it was really unwise for the Holy See to provoke them. Due to the parade everywhere, their convoy proceeded slowly, and the body was plastered with some small slogans from time to time, and soon the car was full of colors.

"Please stop, I want to get out of the car and have a look." At this time, John Dao, who had been turning his head to look out the window.

John did not break his oath, and even in the most dangerous times, he did not leave Anne's side to fight against Shawcony and others. Fortunately, with the help of him, a former Templar, the Harpy Clan was able to hold on to the rescue of Zhang Lie and others.

Because of Anne's relationship, John, a human being, could act with them, and because of Anne's temper, no one dared to question this, so John followed him all the way.

"Why?" Anne, who had not recovered from her injuries, was lying alone in the last row, and then asked strangely.

Zhang Lie understood John's thoughts, after all, it was his own people and the city who were killed, and it would be strange to say that John didn't feel anything. Quietly gesturing to Annie, Zhang Lie ordered the Blood Clan slave who was driving to stop.

Anne also understood, or because of what happened these days, her temper was no longer as unkind as it used to be. She nodded, "Go ahead, you know where to find us." ”

John turned his head and smiled at her, and Zhang Lie realized that his face was unusually pale. Just as she was about to get out of the car, Anne hesitated for a moment and stopped him again: "You... Be careful, go early and come back early. ”

Zhang Lie was taken aback, is this like what Anne said? Anne glared fiercely at Zhang Lie, who was looking at her in surprise, and turned her head to close her eyes to recuperate. John seemed preoccupied, but he only nodded and left.

As the convoy of Zhang Lie and his convoy drove away, John stood alone in a mess of streets, the sun shining brightly, and he looked so alone despite the emotional procession around him.

In fact, John himself didn't know why he got out of the car. When he renounced his Templar identity and decided to follow Anne, he was already enlightened. However, when he saw the destruction of the city like this, his heart still could not be calm, so he decided that instead of being indifferent from the car, he should come down and see for himself.

Walking silently down the street, John looked at the ruins to his left and right, speechless for a moment. From time to time, marchers ran past him, inviting him to join the procession, or stuffing him with some leaflets, but John refused all of them, and just walked silently.

Finally, after walking aimlessly for an unknown amount of time, the sun was setting before John stopped in a place that had been a street park but was now scorched to the scorched earth, and looked wearily at the slogans of the marchers around him, who seemed to never know that they were tired.

"Whew...", wiping his face heavily, John smiled bitterly: "Why am I so troubled?" ”

From Zhang Lie, he knew a little bit about why the dragon clan attacked humans, and it can be said that all this was caused by the actions of the Holy See, no, Konstantin alone.

But... After all, these are his own compatriots, so how can John be indifferent?

John was about to kneel down and pray for the deceased, to do some of his best, when suddenly a familiar exclamation came from behind him: "John, are you John?" ”

Turning around, John immediately noticed that across the street, Cassias was looking at him with excitement on his face. After all, they were partners who were born and died together, and John's sorrow was swept away, and he immediately met it.

The two expressed their excitement at seeing each other with a warm hug, and Cassias looked at John and asked, "Where are you all these days?" Why don't you report back to the Holy See? ”

John, of course, could not tell him that he was now in the company of a group of non-humans who were about to be killed by the Holy See, and he asked rhetorically, "Why are you here?" ”

Cassias pointed around, "As you must know, the dragons' sudden attack on us has caused an uproar throughout the world. I have been appointed here by the Holy See to deal with some business and see if I can delay the publication of the truth to the people. It's great to see you, come back with me when it's over. ”

John stopped talking, not knowing what to say. Noticing his strange appearance, Cassias said strangely, "What's wrong with you?" Isn't there anything..."

As he spoke, his eyes fell on John's neck, and his face immediately changed: "John, where is your necklace?" Where did it go? ”

The necklace granted by the Pope himself was the pride of every Templar and would never leave him, and the sensitive Cassias immediately guessed that something unusual must have happened to John.

Seeing that John was silent, Cassias was shocked: "Are you still with that harpy?" ”

John knew that he couldn't hide it, and he forced a smile: "Yes, in fact, she is not a bad person." Belch... I mean, when you don't kill. ”

His face slowly became solemn, and Cassias said in a deep voice: "Not long ago, the Fourth Special Operations Group attacked our base in the Aegean Sea, and the entire island was blown up. The second squadron of the Knights Templar, except for Locke and Kaisha, all the others died, and more than 700 ordinary guards died together, do you know these? ”

The smile on John's face immediately froze: "I... I know. ”

Cassias said again: "And this is the work of the Fourth Special Operations Group of the Inhuman Alliance, you know? ”

John hung his head: "I know that, too." ”

Cassias looked incredulous: "Then why are you..."

John gritted his teeth: "Cassias, listen to me, this matter is very complicated, for a moment..."

Cassias interrupted him unceremoniously, "Is it so complicated that you can even give up your Templar identity?" ”

After a pause, he said bitterly, "Wake up, John." Even if she saved you, she's a non-human after all. Do you know how many people have died at the hands of the three of them since the Battle of the Vatican? Look around and see what the non-humans have done to us! ”

As he spoke, Cassias waved his hand around and said to John, almost angrily, "As a member of the Knights Templar, have you forgotten your oath?" When you see your compatriots in danger, do you not just stand by and help the enemy? John! John! Don't do it again, don't forget who you are! ”

John's breathing couldn't help but become heavy, and he waved his hand to signal Cassias to stop talking, and walked back and forth anxiously. No matter how infatuated he was with Anne, John was a Templar after all, and even if he had come to his senses, it was still touching to hear such words from his former companion at this time.

The cries of the marchers around him were vivid, as if to remind John: This place has just been ravaged by dragons, and you are a human, will you help the non-human race to kill your own people?

Remembering what Lively had said to himself that night, all thoughts came to John's mind as a mixture of love for Anne, his insistence on the promises she had made, his frustration and remorse at abandoning his Templar identity, and his shock at the ruins...

For a while, John only felt mixed feelings in his heart, and his throat was bitter, which was really indescribably uncomfortable.

Cassias didn't understand how his words had hit John, and it seemed to him that John was only grateful that Anne had saved her, and that his reminder should have brought him to his senses quickly.

Just kidding, humans and youkai, how could something happen.

However, John's current performance really surprised him. Looking at John, who was extremely depressed, Cassias couldn't help but ask, "Hey, what's wrong with you?" ”

"No, I'm fine," John grinned reluctantly, a deep exhaustion on his face.

Glancing at him worriedly, Cassias nodded, "Then, go back with me." ”

"No, I can't!" Without any hesitation, John refused.

As soon as these words came out, both of them fell silent. After a while, Cassias smiled bitterly: "You are still after all..."

As he spoke, he grabbed John's shoulders violently: "John, listen to me!" I know you're a loving person, but no matter what happens, it's impossible for you and her. Any idea why I didn't ask you to tell me where she is? Because I know that even if you die, you probably won't say it. So I just ask you to come with me and return to the Holy See to continue your Templar career, is it so hard for you? ”

"No... No... Let me think about it, give me a moment. "John was like a helpless child at the moment.

Looking at him fixedly, after a while, Cassias sighed dejectedly: "Okay..."

As he spoke, he took off the necklace around his neck and stuffed it into John's hand: "You take this, I hope it will remind you at all times that you are a glorious Templar." ”

Without waiting for John to reply, Cassias turned and strode away.

Watching Cassias's figure disappear into the sunset, John looked at the necklace in his hand, sighed, tucked it into his arms, and turned away.

Alas... What should I do?