Section 19 Husband and wife

"It's like fire ...... on all sides"

"That's right, it is to form a ring of fire, which is equivalent to trapping and burning the people in the middle. Ashrufat replied. "If it's just a fire that is dry, it won't have this effect. And that's what it just was...... It's also burning too fast...... There should be no fewer people killed in this fire. ”

"For what...... Why do you want anyone to do this?" asked the little girl, puzzled. He looked at the people around him. Only two paces away from them, a woman let out a heart-rending cry, crying in an out-of-town tone. But although she didn't understand it very well, the little girl also understood, and she was sure that this woman's relatives could not escape from the fire.

These people ...... These are ordinary civilians, why would anyone do such a thing?

"Probably because they wanted to burn some of the people hiding here. Ashrufat looked at the flames in the distance, and thought of the villains he had knocked down and could not move. But the flames must have reached that place by now. It is said that the basement cannot be burned, but if it is covered in flames...... I'm afraid all the people in the basement will be suffocated to death. Of course, this was nothing to Ashrufat.

"But...... The vast majority of people here are innocent...... How can they do that?"

"Because of ......, of course," Ashrufat replied casually. "Some people think they can control the lives and deaths of others because they are stronger. ”

"Simply because...... Is that so?"

"Do you need more reasons?" replied Ashrufat. "Isn't that the same with those scoundrels, because they're stronger, so they can catch you and sell you. But since they did, then there would be no complaints if they died. Because I'm stronger, I can naturally kill them...... Oh, it looks like trouble is coming. ”

The last sentence of Eshurufat's last sentence was a soft sloquette to himself. And he was right, because trouble did come. A whole group of armed soldiers, who looked like the sheriff's men, were heading this way.

If they had come to put out the fire, they would undoubtedly have come a step too late, because it was already too late. Almost the entire area of the fire has been reduced to rubble. Everything that can be burned is burned, and it doesn't hurt to leave it for a while if it can't. The right thing to do is not to waste your energy indifferently, just wait patiently for the fire to end naturally. Fortunately, the soldiers were not there to put out the fire, but instead they were heavily armed and had the pretense of maintaining law and order.

"There must be a thief setting the fire!" said the leading officer, menacingly. Although his judgment was correct, it did not affect his eyes from scanning the crowd. Although all the people present were the type covered in soot, they all escaped from the fire with nine deaths.

"You ......" The leading officer noticed the little girl. She's really noticeable, as she's the only kid in the room, and she's the only one who doesn't look that dirty. Of course, this is all thanks to Ashrufat.

Of course, it is impossible for the clothes on the little girl's body to remain as they are, but an experienced person can tell from the style and texture of the clothes that the clothes are very valuable. In other words, it's not at all like what people living in such slums should wear.

"What's your name, what's your name here. The officer questioned.

"No ......" the little girl subconsciously wanted to scold, but Ashrufat covered her mouth in time.

"I'm sorry, sir. Ashrufat looked at the officer in front of him and explained. "This is my insider, we just happened to pass by nearby, but we were caught in the fire. Lucky escaped. ”

"Insider...... She's you...... Wife?" the officer asked suspiciously. Outwardly, Ashrufat was probably in her twenties, and this little girl was underage no matter how she looked at it.

"Fiancée. Ashruphat explained. "We are scheduled to get married, and of course, we will have to wait a few years before we actually get married. She was frightened and excited. ”

The officer's eyes rested on Ashrufat. From the blackened face of Ashrufat, who had been smoked by fire, and from the small holes in his clothes that had been burned by sparks, anyone could tell that he had just burst out of the flames. Of course, the guy who set the fire would not be so stupid as to involve himself in it, and he would not be so stupid as to take a little girl with him. So the officer nodded and walked away.

Seeing that the other party left, Ashrufat would lean close to the little girl's ear.

"Don't talk nonsense, if your identity is discovered, do you know what will happen to you?"

The little girl tried to struggle, but Ashrufat clutched her mouth so tightly that she couldn't break free. But her eyes were clearly saying what she wanted to say: "What if they know the truth, I am the Queen!"

"If you are found out like this, and sent back to the palace, think what that Jana will say, and think what the Grand Steward Skadra will say...... You're going to be nagged to death. ”

The little girl's struggle really calmed down. Of course, from an objective point of view, what Ashrufat said was indeed the truth - but he didn't mention what would happen to him if the little girl's true identity was discovered. The queen slipped out alone, and the blame would undoubtedly fall on the three personal guards. Although Ashrufat has just taken office, this responsibility (all three of them) cannot be taken off, at least his position cannot be kept.

"Alright, let's go. Ashrufat said softly. Damn, it seems like you're in trouble one by one tonight.

They walked a short distance in the direction of the royal palace. The little girl had been walking silently beside Ashrufat, as if she was thinking about something. But she stopped suddenly, "Ashrufat, let me ask you a question. ”

"Ah, what kind of problem?"

"If, as you say, those people think they are strong and therefore have the right to decide whether someone else lives or dies...... So...... What can be done to change these people?"

"It's simple, just be stronger than them. Ashrufat replied. "Let them also know that they are as lowly as ants. Crush their arrogance, throw them into the filthy mud, and wallow in the mud with others, others they despise, struggling to survive. It's hard, though. ”

"Why is it so difficult?" asked the little girl, puzzled. "I'm the Queen, I should be able to ......"

"No, you can't. Because, unless you can believe that you are righteous, unless you can confirm that all this is necessary...... You can't do this unless you have a firm and unwavering heart. This is a paradox in itself. Because, to put it bluntly, what you're going to do to get there is actually no different than what they're doing now. It's like the same scene, but with a different cast. But," Ashrufat said. "Even though I said that, I guess you don't understand it either. ”

......

By the time Ashruphat returned to his lodgings, it was already midnight. Even a shop like "Red Rose" is already dim at this time, and the front door is deserted.

Ashruphat wanted to return to his quarters, but was surprised to find someone leaning against the door of the Red Rose. He could tell at a glance that it was Rhodia, and from the other party's idle attitude, he guessed that the other party was waiting for him to return.

Ashrufat's residence (i.e., the house provided by Rhodia for free) is behind the "Red Rose", so if he wants to go back, he will have to pass through the front door.

"Hey. Ashrufat greeted the other man, "Rhodia, are you waiting for me?" he walked over to Rhodia and pulled the receipt out of his pocket. Then he found out that this receipt was half burned by Lu Dao at some point.

Well, it's not surprising. While rushing out of the fire, it is normal for a few sparks to fly into the pocket.

"I'm sorry, but you can trust me to deliver the money. Ashrufat replied with a slight embarrassment.

"Oh, Mr. Ashrufat. Rhodia reached out and took the half-cut receipt, but didn't look at it. "I'm just waiting for you. ”

"Are you worried about me?" asked Ashrufat. After today's "deal" with the old man who is obsessed with money, he can't see through this woman even more.

"I'm sure you'll be able to get this done, but I really didn't expect it...... You just killed two people on the street. ”

"They were armed with murder weapons. Ashrufat sighed and replied. "What can I do but defend myself?"

"But it's also too bold. Rhodia replied with a smile. "Come in and sit down?" she had already noticed the way Ashrufat was covered in soot and powder at the moment. "What, there's a fire on the road?"

"Well, no misfortune. "I'm a little tired, so I'd better go and rest early." Actually, I'm not a bold person, I just often use reason to judge problems. ”

"Oh, reason to judge the problem?" asked Rhodia, curious. "Killed two people on the street?"

"If they hadn't taken the murder weapon, I really wouldn't have dared to kill someone. Ashrufat replied. "After all, I have a serious position. But now that they have taken out the murder weapon, it is a very clear message: on that road, even if you kill someone on the street, you don't have to worry about the consequences. At least not too serious consequences. Since they introduced me so clearly, I had nothing to hide. ”

"Ha Luha, Bingo! You guessed it! That place happens to be on the border between two sheriff's districts, and it's always been a triumph. A few dead people are nothing. In fact, it wasn't until long after you left that someone came to dispose of the body. Several soldiers did not even waste time in questioning eyewitnesses. ”

Ashrufat made a "good night" gesture and walked towards his apartment.

This woman's news is really well-informed, and she knows everything. Ashrufat told himself in his heart. From this point of view, it seems that it has been her test so far. What did she test me for? Want me to join a ...... Secret organizations? or some other purpose.

But then he reminded himself that it didn't have much to do with him at all. Anyway, he just wants to hang out in Eagle Falcon City for a year. As long as nothing happens this year. After a year, he was able to go back.