Surprisingly, Pepper was the first to start crying. He sobbed silently while giving Androx an abandoned look, which burned his heart. Then, seeing Andox looking at him, Pepper pleaded, "Please don't go." You can't! We'll have no one left!"

"I can be strong, Mr. Androx," said Flower. You'll be proud of me. Please don't go. Don't leave me behind like my last family!" He gritted his teeth, and his eyes were the same as Pepper's.

Androx stopped shoveling for the time being. He had to clear his throat and concentrate on making his speech even. "Children, I have not abandoned you. I'm going to give you what you deserve, a wonderful home. You both deserve someone better than me. I can't take care of you. Not really. I'm not that kind of person. I hope one day you will understand. But it's not because both of you are bad. At this, he had to pause so as not to choke his throat. You two children are adorable and respectable, which is hard for anyone to match. Because I swore that it was the only reason. ”

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Okles poured the jar, oil, and coins into the hole. Then he filled it back, carefully making the ground look level, and doing his best to disguise his digging, while the little goats held hands tightly, sniffing quietly and whimpering. Wrapped only in a loincloth, they look weak, with only skinny and hairy ears. Small, fragile and pitiful. They wrap their tails tighter.

As soon as the hole was finished, he hugged them tightly, and they hugged him affectionately, each kissing him a few times on the cheek. He found it unbearable. He took them by the hand and led them back to the carriage, where he grabbed a few figs for them to eat.

Then he had an idea. "I'm not leaving yet. We still have time. Pick up your slings, kids. He said, picking up his from the hut. They agreed, and he led them out of the north gate.

"I thought, I need to teach you how to actually use these things," he said.

Over the next hour, he demonstrates proper rope throwing techniques and three commonly used rope throwing methods, and explains their advantages and disadvantages in hunting and fighting. He carefully observes their posture and moves their joints into the right position to make sure they are learning correctly. For a while, they were able to enjoy themselves. Pepper, in particular, is a very intelligent learner and usually gets close to his goals. Although Flower is not lacking in passion, he has no talent for it.

If he had ever had a boy, he thought it was something he spent time doing with them, however, he wouldn't think about it. Teaching them to sling is a great way to get them to master a skill. Every shepherd must be good at this, which allows you to hunt in a pinch, or even fight if necessary. Good slingers are welcome in any army. He didn't have time to teach them everything they should know, but he could teach them this.

This evening, as last time, everyone casually distributed food and beer, as well as music and cordial feelings. The sound was much softer than the night before, though; Androx overhears people discussing his murderous intent and wonders what it is. Some people worry that it is an evil spirit passing by, or that the goddess is dissatisfied. He didn't want to clarify for them, and apparently, neither did Komen, because he was tight-lipped about it.

After the chorus had finished singing and dispersed, Androcles asked Flower if he would like to sing it for him again as a memory of his time on the road. The kit nodded solemnly, then found a good stone to stand on. Somehow, a ray of sunlight shone on Flower's head, illuminating his gray hair, like a god in a painting. When he sang, his sweet, perfect voice drifted through the crowd, and many stopped talking to hear him sing. First, he sang a song about A

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The song of the god that Okles doesn't know sounds like it's sung for children. Then he sang another song from last night, the song about a dead lover. Finally, he sang Androkel's song, the one from yesterday, and the fire a few days ago.

The voice of the kit brought the words deeper than usual into Andlox's heart, and he remembered all the friends he had lost in the war. His father abandoned him by committing suicide. His mother and sisters. His wife. Now, kids. All joy and happiness is shared, and then it is gone forever. After all, that's what the song is about; Enjoy, because it all will end. It always ends.

When Flower finished, Androclus' cheeks were filled with tears, although he showed no other emotions. Pepper noticed, and wrapped her arms around his waist tightly. Flowers jumped off the rocks and also came to hug Androl. The kit asks, "Do you like it?"

"I love it. Thank you so much. ”

But the door found them, and Agunn followed. She looked as if she had just washed her face, and was wearing a neat and neat tunic with a slight embroidery on her neck. She even combed her hair with a comb. Andlox had to admit that he was a little surprised to see her look so different. Aside from a newfound beauty of the countryside, she looked ten years younger. She gave them a kind smile, and there was something uncanny hidden behind it.

"Master Andlox, if you agree, I think Agn is the best person to raise your son. They had already seen her, and she had left room for them. She lost her daughter a few years ago and she still has a lot of love to give to another child. She and her husband are highly respected here. He was out of town on a business trip, but he always wanted a son. ”

Androx looked at her for a moment. She does look very capable, with strong arms and legs, and experience and wisdom on her face. He said, "How can you teach them to do good with a tongue like yours?"

"I'm going to use my tongue and my knuckles, Master Androx. I'm strong enough to make them obedient, and I'm also agile enough to catch them," she replied. It's not a question he asked, but it's a good answer.

"Are you fast enough?" How old are you?"

"I'm 36 years old, you bastard bastard."

It was much younger than he had thought at first, but now that she wasn't covered in dirt, he could tell. Jesus said, "How do you teach them to be upright?"

"I never lie, and I won't tolerate them lying. I will make sure they learn to respect the gods and how to be part of the village. It's much more glorious than you think. ”

"Can you teach them courage?" He thought for a moment and asked.

She crossed her hands on her hips, looked him in the eye, and said, "Yes." There was a fierce look in her gaze that told him everything he needed to know. She is honest, funny, and strong. She does.

But seeing that he did not answer for a moment, she said, "But if you don't believe me, why don't you show your evil again, and you will know how much courage I can teach them." Go on. Try me. ”

Now he didn't expect anything from her or anyone. Did Caiman tell her, or did she know about it?

She challenged him again, her voice challenging and bold. "Go on. Take out the darkness you've been locked up with and see if I'll back down. I'll show you the power that a coward like Kemen can't even dream of. I'll give you some courage to pee right now. ”

"In front of the jersey?" And everyone?"

"What, are you worried that they'll see the real you?"

"When they poop, do you clean them up?" He asked, not kidding.

"Yes."

Flower and Pepper let go of their grip on Andkler, not knowing what would happen next, but it was clear from the tone of the conversation that it wasn't going to be pleasant. They began to step back in order to get a better view of him. He pushed them away and said, "Stand back." But that didn't help.

He looked at Agern, and although he knew it was a bad idea, she did pique his interest. With the exception of a few times to train recruits, he was never asked to do so voluntarily, and even that was rare. Fear of your comrades is bad for cohesion. She was the first, and a woman; A barbarian.

"Good," he said. She stood her ground.

His feet were firmly planted in the dirt, his hands were on his hips, his brow furrowed, and he glared angrily. Then, with a surge of willpower, he burst out with a powerful killing intent, a ferocious, bitter, sharp intent. The letter was full of all his regrets, all his grievances, and this time, its power was enough to make waves in the air. It's a sign of anger, and it's intense.

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Okles could feel the grass withering beneath his feet. But Men lost his balance and fell to the ground, gasping for air. The chicks are shocked at first, then quickly scream in horror, grab each other, collapse to the ground, cower, and hide their heads. Almost everyone in the village seemed to be immediately stunned by the fear, and only a few were able to run away in terror, not knowing what was happening.

She faced him, her eyes unflinching, undaunted with determination. He could see through the veins in her temples that her pulse was quickening and her breathing was becoming shorter, but she still stared straight at him without wavering, her hands on her hips.

A strange feeling welled up in Anchors' mind, and he did everything he could to further strengthen his killing intentions; More intense than any attempt he remembered. He suspects it's enough to kill insects and critters. The air around him twisted, like a pool of water being stirred. This woman, this Aguna, will take care of the children for him. She's strong. She could do what he couldn't. So he pushed her as far away as possible.

She didn't waver. She didn't back down. At the moment when Andrekles's killing intent was at its peak, he used all his strength to pressure her with wave after wave of anger, she opened her mouth and asked calmly but not weakly, "Is that so?"

He knew he was defeated. He immediately put it down. He took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and said, "Yes." That's it. Thank you. Now I know they're safe. It's really important to me. His eyes were blurry, though he didn't dare to wipe them.

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Okles knelt where the boys were huddled together panting for breath, stroking their heads. "Kids, it's okay. You'll be fine now. Come, sit up. Are you feeling okay?"

They sat up slowly, as if waking up from a coma. They shook their heads, a little bewildered, and looked at him with fear on their faces. Androx took their hands and helped them up, but they still sat and looked at him. Hana pulled his hand away and asked, "What's going on?"

Andrakes was thinking about how to respond, and Pepper pulled Flower closer, and both looked at him, not knowing what to think. In the end, he said: "Here's the thing, Aguna showed me how strong she is. Looking around, she was the only one standing. She's your mother now, and she's stronger than most warriors I've ever seen. She's strong enough to keep you safe. Do as she says, and she will help you to become men. ”

But the door slowly stood up, dusted off his body, and looked ashamed. Everyone in the village seemed to be clinging to someone, looking in his direction. Aguna took the children by the hand and helped them to their feet.

Androx thought for a moment and said, "You'd better take them now." I'll leave early tomorrow morning. There's no need to reach out and say goodbye. ”

Agunn nodded and said, "I see."

Feeling exhausted, Androx looked at the children and said, "I'm a man who came into your life for a week. I saved you, sent you to a good family, and I left. Don't dwell on that. Well, goodbye, Pepper. Goodbye, flowers. Be a good person when you grow up. They still seemed a little shaky and didn't respond, so he turned away without looking back. He had barely walked a few steps when he heard them cry. They shouted, "Goodbye! Said almost in unison, and then screamed louder than before. Then, their cries were suppressed, and there was no doubt that Aguna buried their heads in her wide chest.

Anchors blinked, dodging the dust, cursing himself for how stupid he was, knowing it would be over, but allowing himself to fall in love with each other. When he walked back to the empty hut, everyone avoided him, and he ignored them.

That night, he slept intermittently for a while, and woke up at dawn, and the sun was far from rising. He rummaged through the car, gathering a few things he thought would be useful—sparks, some food, his shield, Pansy's knife, and so on, before pouring the bag of beans into other containers, which were half full anyway. He packed everything he needed into his bag, fastened his shield and sword, and went out of the north gate towards the big city. He didn't take one last look at the village.