Chapter 23 He is my brother
"In the end, I didn't beat him, and I didn't even get a chance to try again. Andrei smiled bitterly in his heart, and it was only at this moment that he understood why he had taken all the responsibility. Starmark came to steal the Overseer's Sword, and when he was caught, he was already destined to be executed. And this also means that Andrei will never have a chance to go again, but the obsession in his heart.
What is the most fearful thing about living? There is no pursuit, no dreams, and for Andrei's state of mind at this time, this is the case. He felt at a loss, at a loss as to where his future goal was, he was unwilling, unwilling that he would never be able to defeat the Star Scar again.
"No, the captain is right, it's our own fault, we are willing to admit punishment and be deprived of military status!"
Xiao Sennard ignored Ali and the others, but looked at Andre and said coldly: "It's a good thing that you are willing to maintain your robe, but this matter is not something that you can solve by being a good man alone, I have already decided on your punishment, no need to say more." β
The others were also relieved to hear that Shawsonard did not intend to let Andre bear it alone. Although they don't want to be expelled from the military, they don't want their brothers to be sentenced to death for protecting themselves!
But just when everyone thought that this matter should end like this, Andre spoke again: "Tell the general, it's not that I have to defend everyone to take responsibility, but that the matter of stealing the sword has nothing to do with me." β
Hearing this, Shaw Sennard furrowed his eyebrows slightly, looked at Andre and said, "What do you mean by this?"
Andrei was not as decadent as before at this time, his gaze was very calm, and he saw him tilt his head slightly, and his gaze fell on the star mark. Then in a very flat voice, he said a sentence that shocked everyone present.
"Because he's my brother. β
Shawsonard's pupils shrank, looked at Andre, and asked in a deep voice, "What you said is true?"
"Yes. Andre nodded, he didn't know why he said this, but he only had one image in his mind at this time, which was the scene of sitting by the Lake of Death with Starmark and Abner eating hot pot.
Everyone turned their eyes to the star. Star Scar also looked at Andre with wide eyes, he didn't expect Andre to say such a thing, if he hadn't recovered at this time and couldn't speak, he would definitely ask Andre why he said that.
Shosenard let his face turn cold again, then snorted, and left with the phrase "Keep them locked up together, and be hanged after trial!" and left.
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The dim lights flickered, and the cell seemed extraordinarily peaceful.
In the cell, Starmark leaned against the wall, and Andre was side by side with him, and the two were not shackled to restrict their movements, but only sealed Xuanli.
The two of them sat side by side, watching the light of the fire beating outside the cell door, and it took a long time for the starmark to break the silence here.
"Hey, why did you say that at the end?"
Starmark has been entangled since Andre said the sentence "He is my brother", and it may be a little ridiculous to say it, and Starmark does not attach so much importance to the upcoming death penalty. Perhaps, this is because he is still only a big boy, after all, he is not yet sixteen years old. If I were an adult, I am afraid that I would not be in the mood to care about what Andre said before, but would be worried about the upcoming execution.
Andre turned his head to look at the star mark, there was no expression on his face, and said lightly: "What did I say." β
Xingji looked at Andre's appearance and snorted lightly: "You don't know what to say! I didn't expect you to be so self-righteous and pretend to be my brother! What is the use of you saying that you are taking advantage of me to death, and you have also made yourself a death sentence, why has your IQ not improved after so many years?"
Starmark's words were full of sarcasm, but Andre was not angry, but had a smile on his face. Starmark's stubborn expression reminded him of Starmark when he held his hand on the way to the Lake of Death, and although eight years had passed, it hadn't changed at all. Recalling his experience of being treated by this little guy again and again, now that I think about it, it doesn't seem to be so depressed, but it has become the most interesting memory for him over the years, after all, in the past eight years, all his time has been spent on cultivation and study, which is too boring.
Starmark was a little annoyed by Andre's laughter, and exhaled angrily, "What are you laughing at?
Looking at Starmark's slightly angry appearance, Andre felt that his mood was suddenly much better. He was an orphan, but looking back at his life, it seems that the most interesting thing is to fight with this guy.
"Who says it's useless for me to do this?" Andre tilted his head and looked at Starmark with a funny look.
"Could it be that it is still useful? Could it be that we will not die?" Starmark's eyes widened, and doubts appeared in his pale golden eyes.
Andre shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "It's impossible to go around us without dying, let me tell you, the general is a cold-blooded animal, don't say that you are my brother, even if you are his son, he will not let you go." β
"Phew, who is his son, who is your brother! and take advantage of me!" Xingji spat Andre and spat out, then gritted his teeth and said: "That old thing looks very upright, I didn't expect it to be so insidious, I followed him to the gate of the palace before I started, and I turned back when I watched him enter the palace." I didn't expect him to come back from hibernation, this time it was really a miscalculation! If I were given another chance, I would definitely succeed in stealing it!"
"You guy, next time!" AndrΓ© raised his hand and tapped on Starmark's head.
"You actually beat me!" Starmark rubbed his head in pain, and was about to fight with Andre with his teeth and claws, but the latter ignored him at all, and continued to talk about his previous topic: "Think about it, you almost lost my military membership to my brothers. I said that you are my brother, not to let the general open the net, but to tell them. After all, we have some friendship, and the general locked us up together, which can be regarded as giving me face. Otherwise, at this time, they will probably have already come over and hack you, even if they can't kill you, I'm afraid you might as well die. β
Starmark looked at Andre suspiciously: "Really? can you still come to the cell to lynch you? Are you soldiers so dark? Don't the guards care?"
"Little brat, what kind of darkness is this? If it were you, you wouldn't want to retaliate? We're the Dragon Knights, and even if we're dismissed, there's plenty of way to come in and fix you. β
Looking at Starmark's somewhat disbelieving gaze, Andre continued: "Also, the general's side also works, do you know what the crime of stealing the Overseer's Sword is?"
"What kind of crime? At most, I will be guilty of stealing a national treasure and will be punished with death. β
"Stealing a national treasure? That's light, but the Overseer's Sword can be involved in political disputes. If you steal it, the crime is the same as the crime of assassinating the emperor and treason, and the capital crime is correct, but there are many kinds of capital crimes?"
Andrei's words obviously aroused Starmark's interest, Starmark moved to Andrei's side, leaned his head over and asked, "There are many kinds, so what should I be sentenced to?"
Andre looked at the star marks, suddenly his face tensed, and said solemnly: "Punishment of deboning!"
"Boning?" Star Scar asked curiously, he was still a child after all, although he was far more mature than his peers in his life since he was a child, but this was just an instinct to protect himself. Tracing the root of the problem, it still takes time to accumulate in the heart. So for new things, Starmark is no less curious than his peers. And these criminal laws, which are difficult for ordinary people to know, let alone a child, even if they are an adult, will arouse some interest.
Andre nodded and explained in a deep voice: "The punishment of deboning, as the name suggests, is to remove your bones from the body one by one, for example, if you come to steal something, then there are thief bones, so in order for you to no longer be a thief in the next life, so your thief bones will be removed." When the time comes, you will watch as the bones of your hands are removed one by one. Well... It's like a boneless duck's paw, soft to tread. Tsk, many people were scared to death when they saw that scene. As he spoke, Andre licked his lips and looked excited.
Hearing the star mark here, his face has changed slightly, although he tried his best to hide it, but Andre can still see the star mark and secretly look at his hand from time to time. After all, Starmark is still young, and he is not afraid of life and death because he doesn't understand, and he doesn't have too much nostalgia. But this kind of thing is enough to make him feel creepy. Seeing this appearance of the star mark, Andre suddenly felt like a bad uncle who intimidated children, but for Andre now, not only did he not feel ashamed, but it was a little dark. As for why there is such an emotion, it can only be attributed to the fact that the subject is the star mark that has corrected him again and again.
Andrei's voice grew louder and clearer, and he continued, "Removing the hand bones is still the lightest punishment of all, and stealing the Overseer's Sword like yours is the one. As I said before, that's tantamount to rebellion, so you're lucky that it's not just the thief bones that you have to get rid of, but also the anti-bones! Do you know where the anti-bones are?"
Starmark subconsciously shook his head, at this time, suddenly he felt a chill in the back of his head, and a cold hand was startled on the back of his head, Starmark suddenly shook, if it weren't for the fact that he knew that the hand on his head belonged to Andre, he would have screamed.
"Here is your backbone, they will first cut your head with a knife, then peel off your skin little by little, and then slowly smash it around the back of your head with a small hammer and a pestle. During this time, you don't expect to be unconscious, or to die first. They will bring in the best pastors to save your life, and use a few mirrors so that you can see your bones slowly smashed open and removed... I'm sure you'll remember that scene even if you're dead. β
Speaking of which, Starmark's little face was already completely white, and he usually looked like he belonged to that kind of quiet appearance, which made people unable to think of it with the cunning thief, and at this time, he was afraid, his face turned pale, and he added a little aggrieved look. On the other hand, the thick smile on the corner of Andre's mouth, if people see it, they will definitely think that Andre is an instigator who lured the teenager.
"Hahahaha, I didn't expect you to be so afraid of death. Looking at the appearance of the star mark, Andre finally couldn't hold back anymore and laughed.
"You're afraid of death!" Seeing Andre laughing, Xingji also knew that his previous appearance had become the laughing stock of the other party, so he was suddenly ashamed and angry, glared at Andre fiercely, don't look away, and ignore him anymore.