At dawn, there were still drunks who staggered down the streets, and finally fell asleep in an unknown corner. It's a rare indulgence, and no one blames them for anything. When the first rays of light came out behind the radiant clouds, the soldiers arrived at the city gate on time to assemble, and then continued to clean the battlefield outside the city.

The final clean-up can be done today, as the bodies of the previously killed have been cremated, and their ashes and remains have been mixed together and buried together at both ends of the bloodstained path. Soon after, the cut down woods will be replanted and new trees will grow again on this bare land. And the souls of the war dead may be entrusted to the new trees, witnessing the arrival of a new era.

Weapons or mechs that can be recovered have been returned to the munitions depot in Rock City, where they will be counted by the quartermaster. As for those that were damaged but could still be repaired, they were sent to the arsenal, but no one was working at the factory, and it would take some time to repair the war materials. Finally, there are metal wreckage that is completely unusable or even repairable, and yesterday Rock City had sent several trucks to haul them to the steel mill, where the metal in the wreckage would be refined, or after a while, they would be able to reappear in a new look.

Everything is in order, and Rock City has never been more alive than it is now. Everyone knows whose merits, the person who created such miracles, will surely go down in the annals of the Western Continent and be remembered by future generations. But now, this man wakes up early in the morning, like a normal person, and after a simple freshening up, he goes to the office of the town hall.

There were still mountains of official documents waiting for him to review.

Zero couldn't help but smile helplessly as he looked at the documents that he had accumulated and needed to deal with during the time he had been away. When I was in Asgard, I occasionally talked to Theon about the big guys. Theon pointed out that every great politician, old and new, must have extraordinary energy. Now Zero can understand this sentence, if there is no extraordinary energy, how can he cope with these tasks that no matter how you look at it, it seems that it cannot be completed.

From this, Beonlis, who carried the construction of the entire Dawning City for him, would have worked hard. Thinking of Beonlis, Zero now can't help but want to fly back to the Middle-earth continent with wings on his back. I've been away from that continent for more than half a year, and I don't know how Beonliz is doing now?

However, the Western Continent is also nearing the end. As long as Paul is put on the throne, he will be considered to have fulfilled his agreement with the lord of the North Sea. Then, as Hammermis said, the will of zero will will cover every corner of the sea!

But all these things, no matter how exciting, will have to be pressed until after the completion of the review of these documents. Zero moved his muscles slightly, then pressed himself into his chair and began to pick up the first document and review it.

It was noon in this way.

No matter how efficient he was, the hill of discipline would only be shoveled out by a third. At noon, Leah asked the guards to call Zero to eat, and having lunch together was a rare treat for someone like Zero. Perhaps for ordinary people, such things are just a necessary part of repeating every day, but for Zero, it is a luxury to be able to have a meal with his loved one in his spare time.

After all, most of his time was fighting. But as his woman, Leah and the others know him very well. Because Zero is fighting today for the future of them and many more.

When I returned to a small two-story building not far from the town hall, I pushed the door open and smelled the food. Zero didn't say a word, and went to the kitchen, where Leah and Cinderella were busy. Don't look at Cinderella, who is both high-ranking and once the captain of the Kraken, she is almost invincible on the battlefield in terms of strength and beauty. But when he got to the kitchen, he called Leah like a small soldier.

The two little women are preparing a hearty lunch, the chef is naturally Leah, and Cinderella can only do it. Seeing that Zero was coming, they blasted him out of the kitchen, as if this place had become their holy place.

Zero shrugged his shoulders and smiled as he came to the living room. Sitting on a set of patched sofas, I thought that if I had another newspaper now, I would be like a husband waiting for my wife to have dinner in the old days.

Look at this living room again, the furniture is old. However, during the time she was away, Leah carefully wiped them very clean, and even repaired the broken areas with her own dexterous hands. Even on the edge of the windowsill, there is a delicate glass bottle, which contains a bouquet of the most ordinary bright yellow wildflowers, but it embellishes the whole room with the taste of home.

Perhaps, Leah can't share the pressure on the battlefield like Cinderella, and she doesn't have Beonris's talent for running a family or a city. She was like the bouquet of wildflowers on the windowsill, ordinary, ordinary. But when she is there, Zero will feel warm and nostalgic. Her watery tenderness is a haven of zero tranquility. Zero is glad to be able to meet a girl-next-door girl like Leah when he wakes up, allowing him to see a glimmer of kindness in this cruel era.

Although the light was so faint, it carried through the path he had taken all the way.

"It's time to eat!"

Leah's screams rang out from the kitchen, and Cinderella walked out with two plates. One is topped with regular toast, and the other is fried potatoes. It's all very ordinary food, but it makes Zero smell happiness.

Looking at the two women, Zero thought that Beonlise was also here at this time, and it would be perfect with a few children. The picture of happiness passed by, and Zero took a deep breath and became more determined in his goal. After the expulsion of Prosius, perhaps such a picture will be able to become a reality!

In order to achieve such a goal, Zero can go on and can go further. Or, sometimes what drives a person to keep striving doesn't have to be lofty ideals. Simple happiness is also a powerful driving force.

Today is destined to be a busy day.

In the afternoon, some guests came to Rock City. The first to arrive was Richard, who formed a simple convoy with a dozen or so Bloodblade warriors to escort some of the inhabitants who did not want to stay in Sin City. These people had been criminals before, but not every criminal was as heinous as Wallace.

Many of them only rebelled against the Papal Hall to be branded as criminals, and their arrival, Zero naturally had no reason to refuse. These people can be placed in Rock City, and then they can become workers or militia according to their abilities. And among these people, there is also a young girl.

Ulla.

The girl who was bought by Zero at a high price at the auction, her family is no longer there, and her hometown has long been buried in the flames. Homeless girl, Zero Hope Rock City is another starting point in her life. Zero had promised before that he would bring Yura to Rock City. It's just that the danger of Rock City is unsolved, so Zero didn't take her out of Sin City as soon as possible.

I was thinking about bringing Yura over after a while, but I didn't expect that this time Richard would send her with him. Yura was like a frightened cat who got out of the car and threw herself into Zero's arms as soon as she saw him. Zero patted her on the head and said, "Don't worry, no one here dares to hurt you." ”

He gave Yura to Leah, and let Leah take care of her during the first time she arrived. After that, it's up to Jura to decide what she wants, and if she wants to stay, then Zero will assign her one or more mentors to teach her some of the things that must be mastered in this era. If he is going to leave in the future, he can also ask Paul to take care of him. It's a zero commitment, and he's going to follow through.

In the evening, Zero welcomed another group of guests, and they were more important guests.

Paul and Isabel came together, watching the two get out of a modified old-era car, and Isabel was holding Paul's arm kissically, and Zero cast an ambiguous look at the young pope. Paul's face flushed, then he laughed in disguise, first stepped forward to give Zero a hug and whispered, "Don't look at me like that, if you've tried the taste of Isha, you know how normal my behavior is now." ”

Zero smiled: "There should be a lot of women in your future, but don't spend all your energy on one." Besides, don't forget what you did in the first place. ”

Paul changed his serious expression and said, "Of course I remember, and I understand that Isha did this just to take a fancy to my future and bet himself on some chips in advance." Rest assured, I won't waste all my efforts, whether it's you or me. ”

"It's best to know, but it's not a bad thing to relax once in a while. Zero patted him on the shoulder and said, "Come on, I'll have someone arrange a small banquet for you." ”

Looking at Zero's natural movements, Paul sighed, "You don't know, not many people dare to pat me on the shoulder like that now." ”

Zero patted a few more times and said, "Then I have to take a few more shots now, and I can brag to others in the future that I have patted the shoulder of His Highness in the Western Continent." ”

"Don't laugh at me. ”

Paul couldn't help but laugh when he finished speaking. Only here at Zero does he not have to wear the papal mask. In the end, he is still just a young man, but the times and circumstances force him to become old and become an accident.

At nightfall, in the town hall, Zero threw a small banquet for the arrival of Richard and Paul. The banquet was full of familiar faces, and everyone was not so inhibited. Richard was already holding Cayton and Franklin and the men were drinking, while Isabel was talking to Leah and Cinderella. Yura also asked Zero to bring it over, the girl didn't want to participate, but Zero encouraged her to come, this was Yura's first step to change her fate, and it was crucial.

At the banquet, Zero introduces Yura to Paul and Isabelle. Although Zero didn't make it clear, which of these two people didn't become fine characters, since they had to be introduced by Zero, Yura would remember it even if she was ordinary. When Isabel hears that Zero intends to cultivate this girl, she even says that she can arrange for one or two mentors for Yura.

The Brotherhood's background is very clear, and the mentor who can make Isabel good will naturally not be far behind. Now that she's hugging Paul's thigh, she's also on her side, and Zero doesn't have to worry about Isabel trying to use Yura to throw some tricks. In such a situation, Isabel knew very well that such a small trick would not only be useless to zero, but would provoke his anger, and it was not the way of a smart man.

So this matter was settled, Yujie would continue to live in Rock City for the next few days, and Isabel would transfer two mentors to guide Yura in related knowledge. The so-called knowledge, which includes fighting and firearms, is the important knowledge needed to survive in the new era!

Paul also stated on the spot that Jura could go to the city of Rome at any time if she wished. There, as long as Paul was there, she could be sheltered. Paul gave Jura a badge with a scepter, a token and a promise.

After Yura was taken down by Leah, Paul took a glass of wine and a clinking glass, and said, "This time, in addition to celebrating your efforts to save Miss Cinderella, you also repelled Zoro's army. Actually, I want to ask you a question. ”

Zero took a sip of red wine and said, "Is it to determine the life and death of Zoro?"

"That's right. Paul nodded, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Before that, I would like to introduce someone you know, please come with me, Your Highness. Zero put down his glass and led Paul out of the hall.

Paul was amazed and didn't know what kind of medicine was being sold in the gourd.

"This man should be able to help you manage the rest of the Order. Zero led Paul through the cloister to a remote room. Pushing the door in, there were already people waiting for them in the room.

"This is ......" Paul looked at the man in front of him, wearing a mask and his eyes vicissitudes. Dressed in a long military uniform-style coat, it was just a simple battle posture, and a soldier's breath came to his face.

"You've grown so big, little Alex. Black Wing said in a mechanical voice.

Paul shuddered and lost his voice, "Who are you and why do you know this name?" ”

Black Wing knelt down on one knee to Paul as a courtier: "The incompetence of his subordinates led to the usurpation of the throne and rebellion by traitors like Sauron, so that the old Pope died tragically, and His Highness held him hostage. But now, Sauron has been ambushed, and His Highness has lived up to the hopes of the old Pope, and has endured it for many years, and finally has his revenge today. The old Pope will be gratified to see His Highness's actions in the sky!"

"Is it ......?" Paul said, taking him by the shoulder, and said excitedly, "Are you Uncle Anan?"

"It's me, Anan Shange. That's the old name, though. Now Your Highness may call me Blackwing. ”

"Ah...... No, Black Wing, you're alive. Paul quickly helped him up.

Black Wing nodded and said, "Yes, Zoro didn't kill me, he just declared that I was dead." In fact, he imprisoned me in Sin City, and he intended to torture me, but in the end, I witnessed his death. ”

"Is Sauron dead?

"It's true!"

Paul finally relented, even though he knew that Zero had rescued Cinderella and killed Adam and other captains, causing the Knights to withdraw. It stands to reason that since Zero has returned, Sauron will not be lucky. But without an accurate answer from him, Paul's heart was always hanging high. Now that Black Wing is sure, he is finally relieved.

Blackwing was persecuted by Sauron and could never lie in this regard. And he was the former chief of the Knights, and Paul naturally trusted his vision. Since he said that Sauron is dead, then Sauron cannot be alive!

"Great, this way, I finally ......" Paul's voice paused, looked at Zero and smiled bitterly, "No, there is one last obstacle that has not been cleared." Sauron's palace is still a mystery for us. ”

Zero nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will bring some people with me tomorrow and accompany you back to Rome." It's also time to meet him. ”

Paul was overjoyed at first, but then stunned when he heard the latter words: "Do you know that man?"

"I don't know each other, but I know that there is such a person. And he's the one I'm going to have to face sooner or later, and if I can't get past him and move on, then I'll be at the end of when I meet him. Zero said in a bland tone: "This is a fate that was destined early in the morning, between me and him, we are destined to live only one!"

Paul was shaken.

The next day, Zero handed over the affairs of Rock City to Franklin. Franklin was much better at dealing with these things than he was before, not to mention that his twenty or so compatriots were waking up and needed Franklin to stay and take care of them. Zero brought Su and Yeliu with them, and in addition, none of the abilities that belonged to his own system were brought with him. It is conceivable that Gaia is at least a tenth-order powerhouse, except for the ninth-order who can barely compete with it, and the eighth-order capable can only be used as cannon fodder.

Therefore, Hewei and Berrion and the others all left Zero behind.

On the pirate side, there is only one Cinderella who is qualified to go with him. As for Mamiro, Mr. X, Jafidi, and Blackwing, they were among the same because they promised Paul that they would return to the system of the Order to manage the army for him.

In this way, a sedan and several off-road vehicles quietly left Rock City with several important people on this continent.

After a few days, Zero and they finally arrived in the city of Rome.

This was Zero's first visit to the city, and Zero felt an indescribable feeling when he remembered that his mortal enemy was in the city. He was a clone of Gaia's cells, but now, it's up to him to collide head-on with the body to decide which one will survive. If it was the previous zero, I am afraid that neither strength nor will would be able to put this idea into action.

But now it's different, Zero has more responsibilities and the obligation to continue living. Even if he is a clone of Gaia, he has to fight for his survival.

Now he is no longer living for himself!