Comradeship-in-Arms Chapter 24 The shackles of "divinity".
The next day, Rin slept until near noon the next day. At this moment, Bronya seemed to realize that Rin was up, and she also walked to the door of his room and knocked on the door.
Although most of the lizardmen camps are Gamma remnants, the rooms seem to be well cleaned and nothing strangely dirty.
"Who?"
"It's me, Captain Bronya."
When Rin opened the door, Bronya also looked very good. It seems that she slept well last night and has nothing to worry about. I thought she would be excited to fall asleep because she saw her future child, but this kind of thing is the opposite, and some of the people who say they can't sleep are themselves.
Seeing Rin's look of surprise, Bronya asked about him. Could it be that yesterday's events brought him some shock, so his face was so pale.
And after Rin explained to her captain, Bronya also replied with a smile:
"Hehe~ It's okay, there is still a long way to go, after all, we don't know what will happen in five years...... Let's not talk about this for now, Vilvie and the others have brought back Mithril, and the construction of the airship still needs to be guided and advised by our king, so let's go. β
"Eh, Captain, your usual bitter gourd face is gone."
"Is there one? I've always had this expression, let's go, if I don't leave, the king's morning meeting will be canceled. β
On the way to Vilvi's workshop with Bronya, Rin also asks about how long she has been sleeping. Bronya said that since yesterday and now back, he has slept for almost thirteen hours.
"Huh? So long? Saying...... Captain, I'm going to get up in the morning to contact the swordsmanship. You wake up so early, shouldn't you wake me up? β
"What do you mean? Do you think that since I am your 'future wife', I should take on the responsibility of a wife now? Let's be clear, Second Lieutenant Rin, I'm just your captain now, you're my lieutenant, that's all. β
"That's not what it means...... I mean, since you're going to camp early in the morning, it's not out of the question to wake me up. β
"Just take care of yourself. Neither Aunt Angelica nor I, the captain, want to wake you up so early. After all, you also hunted for a day yesterday, and you are looking for everyone's food, so take a break. β
Bronya also instructed him to say something like "don't be too tired" and "don't worry about idle things". Later, he also came with him to the place where Vilvie worked, and the skeleton of the airship had been made by Vilve.
At this time, Rin found that Brother Jie was also wrapped in bandages at this time, and he already looked like he was about to die. He lay down on the straw mat that Vilvie had set up for him. So, Rin also asked what happened to Brother Jie and cared about him.
Vilvey replied, "There was a collapse yesterday while digging the rocks, and Jie pushed me away to protect me from falling stones...... So I asked Edward to give him some medicine, treat him, and he will be fine tomorrow. β
Rin thought to herself, Brother Jie is really a man. Although they have not known each other for a few days, Brother Jie's manhood has already left a deep impression on him, and he thinks he is a good person. Maybe in the future, maybe something will happen between these two people. Rin also thought to herself at this time.
Bronya, who was on the side, saw his careful thoughts, and patted his head angrily, indicating that he should not think nonsense.
"Eh, Captain, I didn't think anything about it, did I? Why are you ......?"
"Do you think I'm going to know you? To be clear, you're my Aide-de-camp to Bronya ZayΔek, and if I don't even know what you're like on a regular basis, who else does? β
"Haha, I'll tell you the truth, I'm really ...... Forget it, Sister Vilwe, how long will it take for the airship to be built? β
Vilvey replied that it would probably be about two or three days away. Not only does it take some time to build an airship, but it can also take some time to debug, let alone test flights.
Moreover, this is all the time that Velvet saves by saving a lot of unnecessary steps. If all that time is added up, it is estimated that it will take about four or five days for this airship to be put into operation.
Seeing this, Rin also told Vilvie not to be in such a hurry. After all, Brother Jie was injured, and the people in charge of the handymen were only the paladins of the "Allied Knights", and the manpower was indeed a little insufficient.
It can be seen that Vilvie is still very worried about Brother Jie. Although Brother Jie also seems to be the kind of simple-minded civil engineering man, he still really recognizes the eldest sister of Wei Wei, and promises to return to the Mandate of Heaven with her when this battle is over.
After all, there aren't many paladins who can easily leave their homeland. Compared with the fourth world, which is dominated by science and technology, Rin is worried about whether Brother Qi Jie can adapt well to the life of the second world.
Vilvie motioned for them to do their own thing for now. After all, it took three days just to find the Mithril Mine, plus the two days saved. It took about a week to make the airship.
After leaving where Vilvey worked, Rin asked Bronya what she wanted to do now. After all, there is no shortage of food now, there is plenty of water, and with the variety of vegetables carefully cultivated by Mebius, everything necessary for life is arranged properly.
Bronya looked at her lieutenant and said to him:
"Then ...... Walk with me, how about it? β
"Scattered? Are we going to borrow Captain Kiana's car? β
"No, just walk around."
Then, the two of them were outside the lizardmen's camp and simply began to walk. During this time, Bronya was also silent, not knowing what to say. After all, when she saw her future children yesterday, she still had some nostalgia in her heart. After all, she has always been a warrior who sacrificed everything for humanity against Honkai, and she has no emotional experience at all.
When she was young, she also promised Xi'er that the two of them would always live together in the future. But now, with a "future husband" by her side, Xi'er will also have her own family in the future and give birth to an excellent Illya.
Thinking about the past, I was really naΓ―ve when I was at that time.
Ms. Blonia, who is now in her thirties, thought so.
"What's wrong? Captain, are you thinking about something too? Why don't you talk to me? β
"Hmm...... Nothing, how do you tell? β
"We've lived together for two years, and I've worked under the captain for two years, do you think I won't be able to see the captain's thoughts?"
Seeing that Rin used the words he used to choke him turned on himself. Bronya was also angry and said that she asked him to think about it, and it was not his turn to teach him a lesson from a young man who was 7 years younger than him.
Rin knew that Bronya wouldn't really let herself face the wall. After all, she is angry and angry, and occasionally sprinkles it on her head, and she admits it, it's not a big deal.
After all, although they have all passed their thirties birthday, Bronya still has the same face in her early twenties. Moreover, she seems to behave very much like a wayward little girl in front of her every time, for fear that she will not notice her.
Bronya noticed that Rin had been looking herself up and down, and asked him what he was doing. I usually want to vomit when I see myself, but now, after knowing that I am his "princess", do you start to cherish it now?
"No, Captain, I was thinking, it's hard to associate you with the image of a 'good wife'...... You think, you usually sit at home to play games and write code, so how do you deal with things like housework? β
Rin said this about herself, and her self-esteem as the captain awakened at once, and she also showed a bad attitude, responding to Rin's angry words:
"Isn't that all...... Isn't it all you kid doing? By the way, Second Lieutenant Rin, aren't we still in a relationship yet, or even married? How did you think so far?
"Then again, can you be a 'good husband'? You're such an elm head, it's hard to associate with the image of a 'good husband'. β
Rin realized that if she continued to talk like this, she would probably have to quarrel with Captain Bronya. Then, it was a matter of being caught and beaten by the captain, and then beaten all over the bag.
At this time, let's accommodate her more. After all, she is also her future wife, although she usually always manages herself, if she rewrites the things that are destined for her fate, she probably doesn't want to do it in her heart.
Usually the matter of his elm head, everyone sees it. Moreover, the recognized "first wood of the Mandate of Heaven" is not in vain. Last time on Valentine's Day, Rin received about 7 or 80 gifts from other Valkyries, and ended up returning them to others in front of others.
Bronya said to him. If this is really the case, he can pretend to accept the hearts of these girls, and then let himself leave, so that the matter can be solved perfectly.
This kind of person who is extremely dull to feelings is difficult to equate with the word "marriage", and in Bronya's eyes, this kind of person should be single for the rest of his life. What the hell happened to make me have to marry such a stupid adjutant?
And even if he is the king of gamma, he is still a little hairy child who is 7 years younger than himself, and Bronya still hasn't figured it out much.
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After Rin returns, Mei and Kiana are about to go out together. Looking at their appearance, it should be that Kiana wants to understand what happened to her before, so she asked Mei Yi to accompany her to relax.
Seeing that they were still as good as before, Bronya was also relieved. Usually, I used to be a "light bulb" in the dormitory, and I didn't feel good about watching the overly intimate interaction between the two sisters.
After all, Kiana saved Mei Yi's life, and Mei Yi also saved Kiana's life. When the two were young before, they still made a promise to rely on each other and not separate each other in the future. Thinking about this, Bronya also felt it. Not only does time change, but people also change over time.
Growing up is a process that must be experienced in the world. Moreover, she doesn't want her best friends to be separated from each other in the future.
Mei Yi saw that Bronya was in a good mood today, and also asked if she had gone out hunting with Rin. Bronya replied, "No, we're just going to go shopping." β
"It seems that your relationship is reconciled, well, so that Sister Mei Yi can rest assured of you. Bronya, there is still a long way to go, don't always be fierce to Xiao Rin, and it's not good for the relationship between you. β
"Feelings? Does it refer to the relationship between the captain and the players? Sister Meiyi, ...... I just think that Rin has changed too much from before, and I'm worried that some white-haired fool will teach him badly. β
Bronya looked at Kiana with deep meaning. In her eyes, Kiana is the "culprit" who changed Rin, and the one who taught him to be a paladin who kills people without blinking.
Although Kiana couldn't remember what happened before, seeing Bronya's attitude, she felt a nameless fire burning in her heart. So, she also walked up to Bronya and asked her who the "white-haired stupid" she was talking about.
"It's nothing, Kiana, not that you...... There are a lot of white-haired people, and Miss Kiana is smart now and not a stupid person. β
"Captain, your abacus beads have collapsed in my face."
As soon as Rin complained, Bronya was also angry and gave him a big light egg on the head. Although he was taller, Bronya was still able to punch him in the head. His Royal Highness the Prince crouched on the ground with his head covered. Seeing this, Kiana also asked Bronya angrily why she wanted to beat her adjutant. That is, Vice-Knight Captain Rin.
"This is my Aide-de-camp to Bronya ZajΔek, not your Kiana Kaslana's aide-de-camp. Please understand the situation, this Lady Kiana, who has been with me since two years ago. β
"What do you say! He is the Honorary Knight of our Knights of Prison and His Royal Highness the Prince of Light of our Gamma people! If you do this to him, you will trample the glory of Sri Gama under your feet! Miss Bronya ZajΔek! β
"He's not some kind of 'Prince of Light,' he's said so himself. Moreover, he usually likes to be lazy to sleep and play games to fish, do you know these things about him? Knight Chief Kiana. β
Seeing them arguing, Mei Yi seemed to go back to the time of sixteen years ago. At that time, everyone was also seventeen or eighteen years old, and Kiana had a lot of quarrels with Bronya.
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[This is mine!] This is what Mei Yi bought for me! Why does Bronya want to rob it! Give it back! γ
[Stupid Kiana, this is a gift from Sister Mei Yi to Bronya, because it is 'Roar', only Sister Mei knows that Bronya likes Roar, so she will buy this for Bronya. γ
[You are talking nonsense! Mei told me that it was bought for me! You gray twin-turbo! Give it back! γ
Thinking of this conversation where they usually quarreled, Mei Yi sighed. It's all in their thirties, and they still quarrel at this time, it's really childish.
Although Kiana has lost her memory, Kiana will naturally feel a fire in her heart for Bronya's performance. After all, she also cares about His Royal Highness the Prince, and as the human king of the Gamma people, she naturally won't let Bronya treat him like before.
It's unfair to him, Kiana thinks so. Moreover, although she doesn't know much about the past of this prince, Kiana can't help but be nonsense about her prince.
At this time, Rin also stood up from the ground with a big bag in his hand, and became a peacemaker for these two women who were over thirty years old. He said that whether he is a prince or an agent of ashes, everyone has kindness to him, and he should not always fight for it.
Bronya is not happy, her future husband should let herself teach, and outsiders don't want to interfere. That's what she thought at this point.
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After arguing for about ten minutes, Mei Yi persuaded the two people to come down. She didn't expect that when they met again after seven years of absence, these two people would still quarrel so much. It is estimated that after Kiana recovers her memory, this situation is estimated to increase unabated. It's also to let Mei Yi take the two of them without any way.
I hope these two people realize that "they are people in their thirties", and Mei Yi at this time also prayed silently in her heart. Moreover, she continued to decide to accompany Kiana out for a walk.
Rin just watched all about Kiana and Bronya's quarrel. Remembering what Captain Mei said to him, the two seem to have been arguing since before, but they actually have a good relationship.
Unlike the relationship between Solan and Freya, they continue the tradition of quarrels within the team as Kiana's lieutenants. And these two people are not used to each other, and they both want to put each other to death as soon as possible.
Bronya said to Rin, "Forget it, let's go." Pulling Rin to a new place, Rin himself was unexpected. Although her relationship with herself has eased, she also knows that she is Captain Bronya's "future husband". Moreover, he is also the father of Tianming and Theo, which has been confirmed.
After Tianming saved himself and Bronya from the hands of the "Lawgiver of Destruction-Natagar", he also saw the powerful power contained in Tianming.
That is the power of "truth" and "hope", and it is the existence that can be more suitable to be a "human king" than himself.
Such an excellent offspring, presumably only himself and Bronya were born. So, he also accommodated Bronya's little temper and accompanied her wherever she wanted.
The two of them arrive in a place where no one else is there, and Miss Pink Leprechaun, who is a little annoying to her, does not appear, and Bronya asks Rin what she thinks of her.
"Opinion? The captain is the captain, what do you think? β
"You...... I mean, what do you think of me as a person? Usually I am strict with you, and that is because I do this to every subordinate, and you also communicate with me a lot in private, hoping that you will tell the truth. β
"Ah...... This, I think about it. β
Rin began to sort out in her mind what she had to say to Bronya. After all, he is his benefactor, his mentor and friend, and his captain. If he said the wrong thing, it is estimated that he will already be dead end today.
Moreover, Captain Bronya is also his "future wife". Although Rin also can't figure it out, there are so many people who like him, and he has to choose a person who is seven years older than him to marry, what do he think?
So, he still said what he thought of Bronya:
"Captain, you are very gentle, and you are also a major who is loved by so many people, and there are not a few people who pursue you, you are a very good senior...... Well, that's all for the pros...... Next, let's talk about the cons. β
Bronya shook her head, "Needless to say, I'll only listen to the pros," before motioning for Rin to continue. She felt that there must be other virtues to be said in addition to "Asassah", "beloved", "a beauty", and so on.
However, Rin said "I can't think of it", and Bronya says to him, "If you can't think of it, think slowly, I can afford to wait." β
Seeing that his captain was so aggressive, Rin also knew. He may not be able to live a good life for a few days after marrying Bronya, so he also desperately thought:
"Captain, you are very serious about what you do and are very persistent in one thing...... Moreover, when I first came to Destiny, Captain Ciel was so fierce to you, and you were still willing to make peace with her. β
"I can't find a second Captain Bronya such an excellent woman in the whole world, and besides, Captain, you are the owner of a 'game company', and you are so good at cooking the traditional dishes of your hometown, you can go to the hall and the kitchen!"
When Bronya heard these words, she also showed a smile on her face. She seemed to be coaxed very happily, and also looked at Rin's expression of being a little overwhelmed by herself, covering her mouth and secretly "snorting" and laughing.
"Huh? Why is the prime minister laughing? β
"Haha...... It's fun to tease you like that once in a while. Don't mind, after all, I usually accumulate too much pressure, you won't mind if I tease you like this, right? β
"Huh?"
Rin was stunned, it turns out that Bronya usually teases others like this? It's the first time I've seen Bronya's prank, and I can't bear it. He said angrily, "Don't do it next time", and left a little angry. Bronya seems to realize that she is doing something wrong, and is destined to take Rin's hand and beg him to forgive her.
Rin only knows that her Captain Bronya is a strong woman. Moreover, since she came to the Mandate of Heaven, she has been resisting many things by herself, and has gradually grown into what she is today.
He felt distressed, looked back at the captain, relatives, friends and seniors he valued the most, and also stopped.
At this time, Bronya said to him:
"Rin, you're not going to be mad at me, are you? I know you've probably always thought of me as a 'captain', but I really care about you, and always have been. β
"Ah, me too, Captain...... But that's for a moment. β
"Okay, I promise you, keep this secret in your heart."
The two of them walked together. The scene that was similar to a date just now was clearly seen by the pink fairy lady who was watching from the sidelines.
Although she also likes her good apprentice. However, from the moment she met her "future daughter" Emilia, she knew that her future destination might be someone else.
Who is it? She couldn't remember most of the things about the First World anymore.
All she remembers is that in order to be able to fight the Honkai, she had her companions kill herself. She unleashes the ownership power of the "Lawgiver of Man" and gives the "Fourteen Lawgivers of Creation" the shackles of humanity.
She knew that she might not have a chance with this "human king". And he and himself are the same as Keruida from the "origin" of the "origin", and they belong to the relationship of "sister and brother". He who is also divine is among the "sons of heaven," "sons of earth," and "sons of men." As the "son of the earth", Elysia is a person who loves all things, and it is impossible for her to stay for just one person or one thing.
Still, she tries to find the answer that fate has given her. Who is Emilia's father, and ...... Can I live a normal life?
She has her cherished husband, her own children, and her friends are still alive and staying with her...... According to the law of development of the first world, this kind of thing is simply a fantasy.
Elysia pondered, as a "child of the earth", she didn't seem to have any answers. Moreover, she has lost her original power. All the powers of the Primordial Lawgiver have also become the powers of the "Lawgiver of Illusions".
Moreover, Rin and Kreda, the "Son of Man" and the "Son of Heaven" have all appeared in the online world of the Tree of Imaginary Numbers. So, what kind of ending awaits them?
Thinking of this, Elysia decided that she would not think about it anymore.
After all, the people you cherish are still alive and stay by your side, and that's enough.
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Two days later - the lizardmen camp
In the past two days, Bronya has deepened her relationship with her adjutant Rin, who is also her "future husband". Not just for Tianming, but also for Theo, she had to fulfill her promise to them.
Try to quarrel with Rin as little as possible. Moreover, Rin is also a submissive and gentle human king. Not only does he tolerate everything about himself, but he is also usually happy to solve problems for himself.
However, because of some of the things that happened with Rin in the past two days, Bronya also found Aunt Angelica. and spit out a bitter water to this future mother-in-law, as a "saint of the day before yesterday".
"Aunt Angelica, I still can't accept it...... Your little prince is really an angry guy, and it's impossible to get along with him. β
Maybe it was because Rin said something inconsistency to Bronya, which made Bronya seem to start getting angry again. She couldn't imagine that such a man would marry her in the future and give birth to a divine offspring. For her, a wooden head like Rin should live to be single for the rest of her life. No matter who he marries as his wife, he probably can't stand some of his angry words.
In this regard, Angelica also said:
"Don't worry, little Bronya, concubine, now, isn't it time? Time will tell you the answer~"
"Time? Forget it, I think it will be difficult for His Royal Highness the little prince of your family to find a home...... He's really, every time he says something that makes girls angry, I can't stand it, I can't bear it. β
"It's okay, little Bronya should also know what my family's little prince is. After all, this is the shackles that 'divinity' has imposed on him, and it is the price he has to pay. β
Angelica explained that the relationship between Rin and being able to become an "elm head" is also inextricably linked to "divinity". For God does not allow lovers to occur, nor does it have the feelings of love.
If you want to have the power of "God", you must bear the cross of fate. And before his mission is completed, he must bear the loneliness brought by this shackle.
In this regard, Bronya suddenly realized-
It's not that Rin doesn't want to say something sultry, it's that "divinity" binds his original emotions. This kind of divinity, while bringing him strength, also makes him forget the thing of "going to love", making him become an existence that is not sensitive to emotions.
Angelica has been freed from the shackles of "divinity". Moreover, as a "forgiving lord", she is not only able to manipulate her lover's emotions. Moreover, they can be by their own children's side and listen to their human words.
Because Rin shattered Angelica's "divinity" shackles, similar to the way Harvey gave his life to break the "covenant". They all dedicate something of their own to achieve the effect of temporarily rewriting "fate".
After listening to the words of her "future mother-in-law", Bronya also remembered all this. Rin is usually a bastard who hangs Erlang as a giggle boy, but the "shackles" attached to him make him lose the ability to love people.
Even so, Bronya cared about him. I also hope that this "future husband" can live the same life as a normal person in the future.
After saying goodbye to Angelica, Miss Pink Fairy outside the door also seemed to hear the conversation between Bronya and Angelica. Her expression seemed much more serious than before, and she lost her smile. At this time, her heart was also lonely and lifeless.
When Bronya found her, she didn't greet Bronya as before. It was when Bronya reminded her that she was here, and she called out "ah~".
"Sister Elysia, are you eavesdropping on our conversation again? Rin isn't here, and besides, he's going to test the airship, and if you want to find him......"
"No~ Little Bronya, I wanted to ask something about 'divinity'. You think, Rin is a 'human king' and a divine existence, but I also seem to have a 'divine existence' in me. β
"I think I've heard of this, so don't worry about Sister Elysia, I'll help Rin and see what is worth noting about the airship."
"Uh-huh~ Ann la, go ~βͺ"
After Bronya leaves, Angelica meets her friend Elysia. Seeing that she had some doubts in her heart, she was also asked to sit down and talk about the things she was still doubting in her heart.
"Then I'll just say it, Angelica, I finally know the reason why Rin doesn't like me very much, so ...... I may have been a little ...... to do that to him before."
"It's okay, Elysia knows it, you all belong to the 'same being'. And the aura on your body is also very similar, so 'fate' has also arranged your own shackles? β
"What is it? Does Angelica know anything? β
When Elysia asked this, Angelica said-
[It is the curse of 'lover', one who loves the world forever, one who does not allow love, and one who turns his back on the world...... It's all a curse called 'divinity', a shackle on Elysia herself, right? γ
Angelica spoke of the divine shackles of "Son of Heaven", "Son of Earth" and "Son of Man", and answered Elysia's questions:
The shackles of divinity given by the name "Children of the Earth" are a curse that "no matter how the world turns his back on him, he will love the world", and it is also the cause of Elysia's death in the First World.
The "Son of Heaven" Creda is shackled by "no matter how the world regards her as a treasure, she will also turn her back on the world", which is also the cause of Kreda's death in the Fourth World in her previous life.
Elisol, the "son of man", also known as Rin, is saddled with the shackles of "no matter how much the loved one loves him, he will not be able to have the one he loves".
And these are the fates that must be borne as the "son of the Titan" (star god). It is also the inevitable fate that the trials and processes that need to be undergo in order to become a "true God".
Elysia has been shackled by her "lover" for too long. Moreover, it was the first time she felt the pain and helplessness brought to her by this yoke in the Fourth World. Because the person he cherishes is not the "son of man", but someone else. This made Elysia feel the betrayal of her loved one, so she felt the pain.
Angelica knows this too. As the [Tolerant Star God/Star Creation God] of the previous generation, she also knows the pain caused by the shackles of divinity. Coupled with the double torture of "human nature", she has become "not like a man, and God is not like a god".
Therefore, she also told Elysia a thousand times. In any case, don't have the idea of becoming a "god." The pain of becoming God is even more unbearable than the pain of God's depravity.
And, she also told Elysia. The child, "Emilia", was born of an old acquaintance from the First World. The person who "haunts Elysia's dreams" is on the moon in the Fourth World, in the mansion of the "Eli" family.
Elysia still couldn't remember who that person was. But as Angelica said this, there was a holy glow in her. At this time, Elysia's mind flashed the figure of a man wearing a white dress and white trousers, and a "captain" hat on his head.
Could it be him? Who is he? And what kind of intersection does he have with his past self?
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Fourth World - Moon - Gamma Saint King City - Erle Family Mansion
As the family of the "Fire Elephant Erle", the Erle family, they are in charge of the "life force" lifeblood of the entire Gamma Holy King City.
Moreover, the Fire Dore is also the leader of the Four Elephants family, the most high-ranking of the Gamma people.
The head of the Earle family is a red-haired man named "Figers Earle". He looks very majestic, exuding a temperament different from ordinary people all over his body, and his face is also extremely leader-like. As the eldest son of the Erle family, he took over his father's responsibilities after his death and became the president of the "Gamma Sacred Kingdom".
However, the second son of the Earle family, named "Ron Earley".
He didn't care about politics, but was a third-rate professional known as a "navigator". Not only had he traveled to any of the worlds on the Tree of Imaginary Numbers, but he had also made a lot of friends there.
Ron is a handsome young man. His short red hair, as well as his crimson eyes, are the inheritance and symbol of the Earle family. He wears an ornate uniform similar to that of an adventurer, and at first glance he looks like a boy who likes to travel around.
He has traveled many worlds, and the world he has spent the longest time in is a place called "First World". And, based on what he experienced there, he wrote a book called "Anecdotes from the First World".
Although "Anecdotes of the First World" did not sell well and basically no one would buy it, Lang still continued to create. He hopes to pass on the stories of the First World and pass them on to the Fourth World for eternity. The First World has been destroyed, and Long is also a man who has lived for hundreds of years.
Isn't that true of your own brother? In order to protect the hypocritical glory of the "Gamma Man", the Erle family has continued for tens of millions of years, and is unwilling to pass away with time.
During this period, the atrocities committed by the Gamma people also made Lang feel extremely uncomfortable. He doesn't like his family and is willing to travel and adventure elsewhere, hoping to stay away from his family. And Long is still back, and his past in the First World has come to naught in an instant. But he still has a longing for an organization called Destiny.
In Anecdotes of the First World, Lang refers to himself as the "captain" of Destiny and writes about his adventures with his departed companions.