"What the hell are you doing, you stupid ogre?" Open your eyes. Don't die! Agnn shouted, kicking him in the ribs. There was a deep sympathy in her swearing.

He grinned and tried to open his eyes, but he couldn't; The swelling on his face eventually made this impossible.

"You're a, you know what, Agun?" By the way, you killed your damn barbarian goddess, no thanks. ”

"You're alive! The two boys shouted in unison. "You really lived!" He could feel their little hands on him, trying to wipe away the blood.

"We need a lot of bandages," Pepper said. He sounded desperate.

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The story of the Okles godslayer, the giant, and the savior, tell it nicely and let them remember. He said.

"Oh, don't be so exaggerated. Here, I prepared some vinegar and wine. Drink it up. Aguna said. She pressed a piece of skin to his lips, and he drank it obediently. She poured the water slowly so he could swallow it all.

When it was gone, he said, "Agern, seriously, I'm going to die." But ......" a strong feeling came to my heart, and I was speechless for a while. Although he couldn't open his eyes, he imagined the boys sitting right next to him, still trying to wipe the blood away; The white fur of the flowers may be dyed dark red for a week. They were all safe, as were Gabi and the fairy. In that moment, it meant everything to him. His face was so swollen that he couldn't shed tears, but he couldn't control his voice and almost cried, he said, "But thank you for helping me save them." I like them all. Keep them safe. ”

"Nope! No, you have to get better! Stay awake, Master Andlox! The boys said as they wiped the blood desperately. Instead of answering, he chose to think about what might have happened. He could see them, their gear following him, carrying their little backpack and complaining of sore feet. Of course, he will hold Ga

bi, and she's going to be boring. Aguna will be with them, Wolf Sca

Will ride on her shoulder and chew on a bug. Along the way, he would meet other people, other children and companions, each as precious to him as the first, until finally, he returned to glory with his money and bought his home.

He kept the image in his heart, hoping that it would take him to the clutches of Raphos or the home of the gods, knowing that his consciousness was declining. The boys were no longer wiping the blood, and he could hear them all backing away.

"Now you understand?" A voice he didn't recognize said that it was the naughty voice of a little boy, full of joy and joy. These words seemed to touch his soul deeply. "You've always been my most stubborn. You're like a cow, but the stupid kind. Then the voice laughed.

"What......" Andrews said, struggling to figure out what was going on.

He felt a hand on his forehead, and the pain in his body began to subside. With a "bang", his shoulder returned to its original position, making him tremble.

"I can't put all the blood back, but I can fix something," the voice said.

The puffiness on his face subsided until he found himself able to open his eyes. He looked up and saw the face of a little boy, probably seven or eight years old. His smooth black hair grew over his shoulders. He wears a loose white belt with gold patterns. Even for a child, his face appeared gentle and kind, but what caught Androcleus's attention the most were his eyes: they were dark and full of stars. Being so close, it's like seeing the night sky above through a window, only brighter. They look familiar. Where had he seen such eyes before?

"Here you go. Now you can look around. Now do you understand? Can you understand what I've done for you? Do you see it, in your heart? The boy asked intently.

"Who are you?" Androx asked in surprise.

The boy patted him lightly on the head and said, "Don't be stupid." Then he giggled.

After a while, Androx knew who it was. "Why do you hate me?" He asked. He was talking to the orphan Patos. Swindler.

The little god stood up and shouted, "What? Hate you? Why do you hate me! I've done so much for you! I've sent you gift after gift and helped you in any way I can, and you've tried to throw it away again and again! I gave you peppers and flowers, and by the way, they were mine, and Gabi, and I even convinced the xenomother to give you wolf scars! Do you know who he is? I also gave you your old spear! And a big gold coin, and when that's not enough, I gave you a cartload of human stuff! You want to throw away everything but spears!"

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Okles looked at God, not knowing what to say. Is that so? Why does this feel so familiar?

The god crouched down, his eyes full of pity, and gently stroked Androcleus's eyebrows and cheeks.

"I'm sorry I didn't find you sooner. I'm sorry you've been affected by the bloodshed and loss. I feel sorry for your parents, your friends in the military, and your wife. You weren't born where we wanted to be, and I don't know where to look. It's not even a right world. It took me too long to find you. Then I finally understood, it felt like your kindness had been crushed, and you were ready to leave me forever. But I've been trying to save you. After all, you're mine. ”

Androx closed his eyes. His emotions are mixed and confused; He had thought that the gods hated him, but now the god to whom he least wanted to pray was as familiar as his left arm. The god of orphans, the god of the weak, the forgotten, the helpless. He is not the god of soldiers. But A

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Okles is an orphan after all, although his pride does not allow him to be called an orphan.

"I'm glad you have a strong body this time. Last time you were ugly and skinny, and you only had one eye. Please. Don't give up the best part of yourself. I still need you. Patos said. God put his lips on the forehead of Androcleus. "I need them, and they need you."

Andlos could feel the muscles in his arms heal, the scratches on his bones fading. He could feel the skin on his chest straighten, covering the wound. It's both pleasant and uncomfortable.

"I'm not giving you something to watch you lose, you big fool, don't think like that anymore. You've thought about it about fifty times in the last ten days. I'm giving you something to keep you going, to get better. So don't act like a big jerk in everything. God said and stood up and kicked A

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Okles' shoulders.

Androcles opened his eyes and looked at God, but he had already turned and walked over to the corpse of the giant wolf. He stretched out his hand, and the corpse suddenly burst into flames, burning with an astonishing heat, and was soon completely burned, leaving only ashes. God kicked through the corpse and scattered the ashes everywhere, making it dirty. Then he bent down and picked up a tiny glowing ball, about the length of a thumb. He held it up to look at it, and to Andox, it looked like a glass gadget with a chubby, glowing bug inside.

Patos smiled and covered it with his hand.

"Alright. Troublemaker!" Then he turned to the others and said, "Okay, line up!"

Little Flower and Little Pepper jumped. Aguna stood next to them and put Gabi around her shoulders. A

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Okles tried to stand up, but his vision darkened and he found himself lying on the ground again. Passos hugged Pepper and said, "I didn't teach you to be sneaky so you could steal!" Let sleeping dogs lie. Then he kissed the little girl on the forehead.

He hugged the flower and said, "You have to learn the other songs yourself, so pay attention." He also kissed him on the head.

Then God stretched out his hand and said, "Come here, wolf sca."

。 ”

The fairy obediently landed on the palm of the god's hand, looking very shy.

"Do you like princesses?" He asked.

"Yes." Wolf sca

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"I'll just say you will!" You like Androidx too, don't you?"

"I like him too."

"I told you would. You're going to love these boys. Wait and see. ”

"You told me?" When?"

"When you're older." Patos said. Then he kissed the wolf sca

On the top of the head, put him on Peppe

between the ears. Then he turned to Aguna.

"Are you going to heal that girl or not?" She asked.

"Princess? No, you can. I'll go back to see her later, lest she be jealous. But do you think you can handle him? God asked, pointing at Androx.

Agunn smiled and said, "No, gods! No one can deal with someone like that. ”

Patos covered his mouth with his hand and giggled.

"I know! He has a stink on his body and a bad temper! He said. Then he stretched out his arms for her to pick him up. She did, and he wrapped his arms around her neck. "I told you I'd bring someone, didn't I?" I did," he said.

"Thank you for everything, great people. That's right. Aguna said.

"I can't save everybody. She's too strong here. But I saved you. My daughter and son are treasures. I remember telling you!" Then he kissed her forehead and jumped off. "You're mine."

"Always," she replied.

"Do my job," he said.

"Always," she replied.

God nodded. He waved his hand at everyone and said, "Oh, try to catch up with the brutes before they buy an army with their money." See you soon!" Then he turned around, held up the glowing gadget, and said, "Now think about what to do with you!" He walked a step and left, leaving behind a place that suddenly felt colder and emptier.

For a moment, everyone enjoyed this pious silence. Soon, however, Flower and Pepper came to Androl's side and stood beside him, looking down with wide eyes.

"Are you okay now?" Pepper asked.

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Okles sighed. "I'm fine. At least, it will be fine in a few days after I get back from the blood draw. You may have noticed that I spilled it all over the place. ”

Agunn said, "Pepper, go see the horse you saw." Flower, go get some more wine. Do you know which one I'm talking about?"

Hua nodded. Neither boy moved. Agnn said more harshly: "Then let's go." Go ahead! Let's go! You can ask him when you get back. And you, fairy, you go with the flowers. That's white. Make light for him. ”

The two boys ran away, disappearing into the darkness beyond the faint light of the fading coals. Argern looked at him angrily, his round face wrinkled with worry. Her entire face seemed to tense when she frowned. "What are you going to do, soldier?" Are you going to throw the children down like broken pottery again?"

Anchors tried to sit up and stare at her, but the attempt made him dizzy, and he lay down again, trying to stare at her from the ground.

"That's not the way it is, you know."

"I know. But I'm still mad at you, you stupid ogre. They cried for four nights in a row before they fell asleep, you know? They also talked about you all day. I don't know what you did. I think if you wash the shit off their butts, they'll lose their minds and start liking you, you cunning seductress," she said.

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Okles chuckled softly. "Actually, that's probably the only thing I didn't do. Your tongue is dirtier than Athanasius. ”

"Whoever he is, I can probably fight him too."

"He's a soldier. Friends. Died a long time ago," he said. After a while, he added, "Actually, all my friends are dead. Father too. ”

Agunn sighed and thought for a moment. Then she said, "You're not the only one suffering, Andrx."

"What do you know?"

"How would I know?" The hateful, disgusting god you killed ate my daughter, and that's all I knew. I had to watch. She was eating, chewing, and enjoying slowly, while my little girl screamed so much that her voice was hoarse. Started biting her arms and legs, biting six inches at a time. She stayed awake until the thing crawled halfway up to her stomach. Then my husband hanged himself. That's all I know," she said excitedly.

"I remember you saying your husband went on a trip."

Caiman said. He was lying, and I didn't correct him. ”

"Didn't you say you were going to teach the boys to worship her too?"

"I said I would teach them to worship God, and everyone heard what they wanted. But let's get back to the idea that you're an asshole. Have the children told you their stories?"

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Okles nodded.

"And? She asked.

"What?"

"Don't you care at all? Or are you too focused on your own stupid questions?"

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Okles sighed again. She wouldn't let him go. "Yes, I care. It's complicated. ”

"And? She said as she patted her foot and readjusted Gabi, who was still motionless on her shoulder.

"What?!"

"Do you still like them?"

"Yes."

"Good. What about this? She nodded at Galby and asked.

"She."

"Good. So you're not completely heartless. ”

"Not exactly, but almost."

"Are you going to break their hearts again?"

"Not anytime soon."

Aguna sat down beside him and hugged Gabby in her lap. "Those bad boys may have stopped catching frogs."

"I wouldn't be surprised. When I had them, they were still recovering, but I can tell them that it won't be long before they become a problem," he said with a smile.

"You don't know!" It's almost impossible to hide them. They want to keep going out and see if you will come back to save them. ”

"How do they know?" How did you get away from Mary?"

"The orphan told me. Told us about you and the girl and the fairy. I've known how to hide from God for a long time. When I was a little girl, I used to play hide and seek with him, and I didn't know who he was at the time," Agunn said. She giggled. "In the past, everyone thought he was a fictitious friend. I've been his priestess since I was a child. It started before I was born, unless he was lying. ”

"I see...... So you ......"

"How do I keep your evil away from the children?" Yes. My god is a magician, and I have a bag full of tricks. ”

"And what about the time before I left?"

"Then don't play tricks. No matter how scary you think you are, you're better than watching my girlfriend get eaten. Nothing compares to that. ”

Androx thought quietly for a moment. Then he said, "You're strong."

"Of course, you stupid ogre. You know less than half of that. ”

"You know I'm going to have to chase Della again, right?"

"I know."

"Are you going with us?"

"What, are you going to take my kids somewhere?" She asked with a smirk.

"You know what I mean!"

"Yes, I see what you mean. I also love those little boys. I don't know why, I don't care. I'm just still thinking about whether I love them enough to help you chase your wife. ”

"I see." He said, looking away.

'What should I say when I see her?' Hey, I promise I'll never let him touch my nipples'?"

Andakis laughed again, and then said, "I don't love her anymore, if that's what you think." I won't take her back. Just my money. ”

"I see," she said, looking at him.

"I've got wine, Mr. Agunn," said Hana. Wolf sca

Sit on his head. Arguern jumped in surprise.

"Oh, don't start sneaking around just because your brother is good at sneaking!" When did you come?"

Flower grinned, looking proud.

"I've been here for an hour!" He said.

"You cheeky little bastard! Okay, put the wine here, please help him sit up. ”

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Okles' head lifted. It's not very helpful, but it's enough to get him on his feet. Anchors felt a little unsteady, and Arguna must have noticed, as she walked over briskly and sat down next to him back-to-back, giving him something to lean on.

"Please don't let him spill on himself," she said. Flower helped Androx raise the jug to his lips and gulped it down. The wine was a bit thin, which was exactly what he needed; Water, wine, some vinegar, and some good meat in the morning. He turned to look over the fire and saw Pepper's face a foot away.

"God! Andex cursed in surprise.

Aguna smiled, and he leaned against her, trembling with laughter.

"Pepper, are you back?"

"Yes!"

"Ever since the kid had taught him, this little bastard had fucked him thirty times a day. I can't get him to stop attacking me. Feel free to hit him. Aguna said. What about the horse, Pepper?"

"Good. It just stood there. It didn't see me. ”

"Of course not, you little devil. Now, don't you guys have something to ask Young Master Androx?"

The two little ones suddenly fell silent and became serious, and they took each other's hands.

"Go ask him." Androx put down the pot to show that he was listening.

"We ...... Um, we're just, uh...... It's okay if you don't, but ...... If, well......" Flower stammered.

"Need help?" Agnn asked.

Hana took a deep breath and said, "No." I can ask. Are you going to stay now?"

"God, no! Why would I do that? Androx said.

The children immediately hung their heads in frustration, though he could tell that they had been plucking up courage for his answer.

Then he added with a wry smile: "Of course I want to take you with me." The whole town is ruined! Look around! From now on, I'm going to keep you with me. ”

"Who are you? They asked in unison, suddenly overjoyed. "Where's Master Agun?" Can she come?"

"Hah! If she wants to. I like her. Even if she can make the oarsman blush. In fact, maybe that's why. ”

"I like you too, you youkai." She said. Androx felt a spark. It's funny.

The boys leaned over and hugged him awkwardly from a bad angle, and he patted them on the back.

"Can we call you Daddy?" Pepper asked shyly.

"Unless you agree to be my sons. You've just lost your family, are you ready?"

"I think so. I mean, yes, I am," Pepper said, sounding like introspection.

"I think I am too. I still miss my former family, but they never liked me, so that's okay. Flower said.

"Are you sure?" He asked again.

They all nodded and said, "Yes."

Androx thought for a moment, considering the consequences of his immature oath. "Kids," he said, "something suddenly occurred to me. Listen, because I don't talk like that very often. In the army, we carry shields and spears, right? Look at the shield. It's big enough to protect the person next to you and not yourself. We're all standing in each other's shields, the whole army is doing that, and it's really hard for us to be killed. But if someone runs away on his own and breaks the formation, he will die. The man he was covering for died. And so on and so on until the battle line was broken and the battle was lost. ”

He sighed, thinking about how to put his thoughts into words. "I guess what I'm trying to say is that I need all of you. We need to unite like warriors. I'm tired of being alone. When I'm alone, I'm half a man. I almost died today, and you saved me. Pepper, save Ga like that

bi。 Flowers, your song, Aguna, she... Anything that keeps the goddess away. Wolfsca

of light. So if you promise to always stand with me, no matter what happens, I will promise you too. Is the sound fair?"

The children nodded, serious and serious.

"Good. I, Andloclus, swear before the father of Arkos, the god of my fathers: I have made you my descendants, my sons, and I declare myself to be your father forever. Now you must say: 'I will always be your son before the sworn father of Arkos, and declare you my father.' There's usually more, but that's it. ”

They only need a little memory to repeat the words. And then it's done. They are his.

"Thank you, Dad." Pepper said, trying to use new terms.

"yes, thank you Dad," Hana said.

"No thanks, kids."

"You know, they keep calling me mom, but don't think about it," Agnn said. Then, she added softly, more seriously, "Not yet."

She stood up and said, "Now, would you like to meet little Galbi here?"

"Is she okay?" Hana asked unconvinced.

Wolf sca

Answer: "No, I think she's broken again." But she's already been fine before, so we'll have to wait. I hope. I hope she gets better again. He flew over and sat on the girl's belly and looked at her face.

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Okles has his evil, but I have my tricks too, don't I, boys?"

"Will you do that again?" Flower asked.

"Yes. Are you ready? She asked.

"Yes, Mom! The boys said in unison.

"Prepare what?" Andlos asked, a little worried.

Aguna fell silent, and suddenly, a warmth, a calmness, a love that he had completely forgotten about emanated from her. It completely enveloped him, penetrating the depths of his soul, and he could feel what was hard in his heart shattering into sand. Her will is to do things right and put away the broken things. It is to sew torn cloth together and repair the broken metal with new forgings. It's like a red paste of the spirit. It's overwhelming. This left him breathing shortly and his eyes watery.

After a while, it was gone, and he returned to his thoughts. Aguna opened her eyes and looked at Galby, who looked up at her as well.

"Mom...... No...... That's like mom. She said, snuggling up to Argern's full chest. Then she realized where she was and said, "Oh! Who are you?"

He could hear Gabi hurriedly get off Agun's lap. She sounded scared, and no wonder.

"It's all right, Galby, girl." "You're good."

When she heard his voice, she ran to where he was and said, "Mr. Andlox! What happened? You're covered in blood again! Am I ......" Gabi looked down at himself and checked his clothes to make sure he didn't look the same as before.

"I'm not dirty. Oh! They have ears!"

"Everybody has ears, girl." Androx said as he recalled why he liked her.

"No, their ears are ......," she said, looking up from her head.

Pepper giggles and turns around, revealing her tail.

Gabby gasped and walked around them, wanting to take a good look. "Young Master Andlox, who are they?"

"Girl, you should introduce yourself and the fairy. Like Gotzo

Master e does that. Do you remember her? Androx said with a smile.

"Oh! I remember her. Our friends. Well," said Galby. Then she consciously straightened her posture, crossed her hands in a dignified manner, and said with imperial grace and grace: "It's a pleasure to meet you." My name is Ga

bi, this is my best friend Wolfsca

, a noble fairy. Can I know your names?" Wolf sca

Bowed, failing to show Ga

The dignity of BI.

Agnn trembled with laughter; Luckily, Gabby didn't look at her.

The flower said, "I am the flower." It's nice to meet you," shyly smiled.

"I'm Pepper."

"Young Master Flower and Young Master Pepper. I'm honored," said Galby, bowing gracefully.

"Oh, that's too much!" Agunn shouted, and burst out laughing.

Gabi pursed her lips, trying to keep smiling, and pointed her head to the ground. She looked very embarrassed, perhaps hurt.

"She's a princess!" Wolf sca

shouted angrily. "So be nice!"

"Ah, you darling!" I'm sorry, I laughed. No one reminded me that you are such a perfect little princess! Oh, it was perfect!"

Gabi recovered a little, but she still looked unsure. Aguna said, "You darling! Come here, come here and let me see you. I've never seen such a beautiful little animal! Where the hell did a brute like Andlos find you?"

"He rescued me from the pit in Tatalo. I owe him my life," Gabi said, sounding mature.

"How polite!" Oh, I like you! Agunn was hooked.

Gabi relaxed, looking up at her with some kind of need in his eyes. She smiled.

"Oh! You're smiling like sunshine! You're so perfect! Arguern said, laughing again. "Come here, give me a hug!"

Gabby thanked her, and then said, "Thank you, Master Agun. I'm honored. Then she turned to the flower and asked hopefully, "Hana, are you a girl too?"

Pepper giggled, and the flower looked hurt but tried to hide it.

"He's a boy, Gabi. He was very manly; You just can't see because it's dark. They are my children that I told you about. Andlox said, trying not to sound too happy to yourself. It's going to be fun.

"That's his name, I don't know!" Galby said, his brow furrowed.

"Don't worry, Gabi!" You just can't see his part. Wait a minute. "Wolf sca

said, and then flew down and lifted the hem of the robe.

Xiaohua shouted, "Hey! He jumped up, his legs tightly together, trying to close the robe. Everyone laughed, wolf scars flying in circles, fingertips in their mouths, confused expressions.

"What? He asked.

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"It's rude, little one," Okles said. I'll explain that later. But now, I'm going to be honest and say: I'm going to faint. Whether I like it or not, I'll be asleep soon. "He rolled over, lay on the ground, crawled to a piece of ground without blood, and fell to the ground." Someone threw a blanket at me. ”

"Can we sleep with him?" Flower asked, pointing at Androx.

"He's your father now. You don't have to ask. Get a blanket first," she said. "You should know where they are."

"I'll get it. I'll be right back. Pepper said, and disappeared into the shadows. Andrx doesn't know he's really like a wolf sca

The same is gone, or is he just sneaking around. He'll have to ask again tomorrow morning.

"Follow me, Gabi. Let's see if we can find a better place for a woman of high status like us," said Agern, taking her hand.

As his new children snuggled up to him, Andlox felt a warmth spread throughout his body, and he knew it wasn't just their body temperature. It feels good to have them there. Then he began to think briefly about what God meant by "making up the money before they buy an army." He tried to worry him, but he failed, and then he became tired and fell asleep.