"Of course, of course. Although he didn't know what old Seapheus's intentions were, Alan readily agreed.

Because he was fascinated by listening to old Siphus tell about the dwarf's past, the gold coin he took out just now was still in the palm of his hand, so he handed it over.

"Oh, that's a bit too high for him when he was born. Old Siphus felt the heat of Allen remaining on the gold coin, "Young gnomes usually have a single-digit body temperature, which will burn him." As he spoke, he carefully pinched the gold coin, and led the little dwarf step by step to the fireplace.

The newborn little dwarf walked very slowly, and the way he walked was a little strange, and it took Alan several minutes to walk a few steps away.

Old Siphus patted the little dwarf on the head with his hand, led him cross-legged in front of the fireplace, and slowly raised the gold coin in front of his eyes. By the light of the flames, the gold coins looked sparkling. I saw that the little dwarf's eyes seemed to be nailed to the gold coin, staring at the gold coin in Old Seapheus's hand, and then involuntarily took it, even Alan didn't react at all when he walked next to him, but his mouth opened slightly, his eyes widened, and he stared at the gold coin without blinking.

"Shhhh Old Seapheus made a silent gesture to Allen, then slowly stood up and led Allen back to where he was just now, "Don't disturb him just yet." Give him some time to study, and please wait a moment. ”

"Studying?"

"Yes. Didn't I just mention it to you, it's a way for us to know where we come from, to master all the languages, skills, and survival skills that we need to know. Old Seapheus glanced over at the fireplace again, "He's been in my stomach for a long time, so it should be easy for him." ”

"So what can he see from that...... Your past?" Alan asked tentatively.

"Not only my past, but also the property of my ancestors, all the ancestors of my community. Old Seapheus said slowly, "However, it depends on whether he is qualified to do so." ”

"What qualifications?"

"If he can see everything in the past, then he is qualified to replace me. Old Sieverus turned around, "Replace me, and continue to live in this world as the elder Siphus." ”

"Replace you to live?" Alan was taken aback, and vaguely felt that old Seapheus had something to say, "Then you mean to ......"

"I'm going to die. Old Seapheus said lightly.

"Die!" Alan was stunned and asked eagerly, "Why do you have to die? Isn't ......it good to live together?"

"You don't need two elders in a community. Old Seapheus interrupted him, still expressionless, "Once there is an elder who can replace him, then the current elder Syphus will consciously leave...... I was bound by magic and couldn't leave the castle, so I had no choice but to die. ”

"But ......"

Alan wanted to say something, but old Siphus interrupted him again: "This is the rule, the rule that Siphus has followed since ancient times...... It is also the rules that have allowed us to continue in this long time. ”

Although Old Seapheus's words were very convincing, Allen was still a little difficult to accept, and said after a moment of silence: "But the rules are not immutable...... Maybe you should try to make a change. ”

"Maybe there will be some changes that will help you live a better life. Seeing that old Seapheus didn't speak, Alan added.

"No, I can't. After bowing his head and being silent for a long time, Old Seapheus still rejected Allen's proposal, "Because once I do this, what will happen to the ancestors who have walked along the road of Quandu before?"

"What to do?" Alan didn't understand.

"Once I break this rule, then no matter whether our race will get better in the future, doesn't it mean that the blood of the ancestors who walked along this road before will be shed in vain?"

Alan was stunned.

"It's not just the rules, it's our destiny. Old Seaphus saw that Alan did not speak, and continued: "I have already come to my senses. ”

I don't know why, after hearing Old Seapheus's words, Alan suddenly felt a little inexplicably sad. Although I didn't spend much time with old Seapheus and didn't communicate much, I felt a little reluctant to hear him say this.

"Still, I would like to express my gratitude for your mercy and mercy. The corners of Old Seaphus's mouth suddenly rose slightly, as if he were smiling. It was the first time Alan had seen him look like that.

"Because no one has ever expressed such sentiment to us......" Old Seapheus narrowed his eyes again, and tilted his head slightly, as if recalling the past: "Except for ......"

Alan wanted to hear old Siphus continue, but looking at his expression immersed in memory, he still chose not to disturb him.

However, as soon as Old Seapheus's words fell, his expression suddenly changed. As if he had thought of something, his slightly squinted eyes suddenly opened, his mouth opened slightly, and he stared at Alan in some surprise.

"Uh...... Excuse me, is there anything you want to tell me?" Alan asked, as he looked a little uncomfortable.

But old Seaphus did not answer him, but muttered to himself: "Perhaps...... It's also part of our destiny. ”

"What, what part?" Alan didn't hear.

Old Seaphus still didn't answer him, but looked at the fireplace: "If ......"

Alan was in a fog, so he had to follow and look over there, but the moment he saw the little dwarf, he was speechless in surprise again.

The little dwarf sitting on the floor had somehow stood up and stood straight in front of the fireplace. Unlike just now, when he held the gold coin high and looked up blankly, now he held the gold coin in the palm of his hand and looked at it carefully by the light of the fire. And his expression no longer looked like he was looking at a gold coin, but like he was reading a book. His temperament has also undergone amazing changes, but after just ten minutes, the childishness and confusion in his body have completely faded, and they have been replaced by indescribable maturity and wisdom.

Old Siphus also seemed to be surprised by the change in the little dwarf, and walked over quickly.

"Hello, father. Little Seaphus sensed that old Seaphus was approaching, and raised his head to greet him respectfully.

"You...... What did you see?" asked Old Seapheus, staring at him.

"All. You, me, us, them. Little Seaphus replied simply, then looked up at Alan and said, "And him." ”

Alan saw that old Seaphus's expression began to change subtly, surprised, confused, and delighted, and he couldn't tell which one it was, or maybe there was both.

"There's still something to confirm and I'm trying to ...... A moment is fine. Seeing that old Siphus did not speak, the little dwarf asked, "Excuse me, can I continue?"

Old Seapheus nodded, and slowly returned to Alan's side.

"What did you two talk about?" Alan asked. He stood far away, not hearing the conversation between the two gnomes, but only seeing little Ssyphus glancing at him.

"I think he's got ahead of me. Old Sieverus looked relieved, nodded and said, "It seems that fate has made a choice." ”

Alan froze in place, trying to understand the meaning of Old Siphus's words.

"Please follow me. Old Seaphus bowed respectfully to Allen.

Old Seapheus led Alan back to the fireplace.

"Hello, Alan Paterna. Little Seaphus saw Alan coming over and took the initiative to say hello.

"You know my name?" Alan was a little surprised.

"It told me everything. Little Seapheus shook the gold coin in his hand and said.

"I see...... Your comprehension is really extraordinary......" Alan admired, and then said with a little embarrassment, "Uh, hello...... Seapheus ...... Forty-two ...... of Seapheus"

"Please don't call me that, I don't like the name. Little Seaphus glanced at Old Seaphus and said with a smile, "It's like a product number on the counter." ”

Old Siphus smiled slightly after hearing the merciless taunt from Little Siphus, shook his head slightly, and did not speak.

"And how can Sieverus be a name? It sounds like an insult to me. The little dwarf pursed his lips, looking very disagreeable with the name.

"That'...... And what should I call you?" Alan asked.

"Hmm...... That's a question, let me think about it......" Little Seaphus thought for a moment, then looked up and said, "Well, you can get me another one." ”

"Me?" Alan was startled, he didn't expect the little dwarf to name him.

"Well, that's right. The little dwarf shrugged his shoulders and tilted his head again, "It's the rule, you two must have someone to name me...... And as you can see, my father's naming technique was just as clumsy as his ancestors, and he only added numbers to the end of his name. ”

"Uh...... This ......" Alan was a little embarrassed, didn't know what to do, and looked at Old Seaphus, but Old Seapheus obviously saw Allen's eyes asking for help but still turned his head to the side, pretending not to see.

Alan couldn't help it, hesitated for a while, and had to agree: "That, that's okay...... Give me some time to think about it......"

"Well, I'll wait for you for a minute. The little dwarf said.

"One minute! It's a bit too short......" Alan smiled bitterly, he didn't expect the little dwarf to be so serious.

"Then give you another thirty seconds, one minute and thirty seconds, and it should be enough for you. The little dwarf replied quickly.

"Can you extend it a little ......longer?"

"It's been five seconds. ”

"Okay, okay...... Let me think about it. Alan smiled helplessly, no longer dwelling. After all, he had never encountered such a thing since he was so old, and it was the first time that he had named someone else.

"Hurry up, there's ten seconds left. About a minute later, the little dwarf urged.

"Uh...... I haven't figured it out yet......" Alan was a little embarrassed.

But the little dwarf paid no attention to him, and began to count down to himself: "Five, four, three......"

"Okay, okay...... In that case, then ......" Alan raised his hand in surrender and asked tentatively, "Then call Will...... How's it going?"

"Will?" the little dwarf folded his arms in front of his chest, frowning slightly, with a thoughtful look: "Will...... Are you really thinking about it, why does it always feel like you are talking casually......"

"Uh...... If you don't like it, I'll think about it......" Alan touched his nose and whispered.

However, the expression on the little dwarf's face suddenly became serious: "No need, so be it." ”

Alan was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect his attitude to change so quickly.

Then Alan saw the little dwarf staring at him closely, and stretched out his hand: "From today on, I am Will." ”