Volume 2: The Golden Covenant and the Dispute Between Shennuo Chapter 35: Resentment and Long-cherished Wishes (2)
"The pre-war banquet, this must be a big one. But such a banquet is before going to the battlefield. How many victims will there be this time?"
These days, Glori has not been able to rest in peace. He was always sad because of those lingering pasts, as if these sorrows had been rooted in his heart. But when he thought about the future, he had to brace himself.
Now, it's April 20, 19:13.
After some preparations, Glori and his friends made their way to the parlor of the main hall. At this time, they saw a maid adjusting a huge ancient vine pendulum - this kind of clock requires a lot of patience.
When the rattan hand of the clock pointed to the scale marked with the time, the maid sprinkled sand on the exposed copper scale behind it to control the speed of rotation of the hand.
If the time is about the same, then the maid only needs to balance the sand in the balance to allow its rotation speed to resume when the time is back to normal, and then support the two ends of the balance with copper supports.
Zoe is attracted by the cautious maid in front of her and the clock with backward craftsmanship. So the crowd stopped with her.
Andrew looked at Zoe, who had been staring at the vine clock. "This ancient clock is a symbol that warns people to never regret it, that time is always passing and that no matter how hard you adjust the clock, you can't get back the time it has passed. He said.
"Even if you can make an effort to recover what you lost during that time, you can't make up for the cherishing that should have been given during that time. And when you make up for your mistakes, you miss out on the rest. When Glori heard Andrew's words, he couldn't help but add the next sentence.
Everyone was moved by the words of the two men, and this sudden moment of silence made Dylan a little breathless.
"Seems to make sense," Dylan shrugged, but he was always thinking about the delicacies, "What is this doing, delicious food is waiting for us." I'm going to be one step ahead. ”
Holding back the lonely Lolaika, she walked out of the banquet hall.
"That young man's name is Glori Carlos, and I don't have a good memory. It's a good name, the name has the meaning of brilliance and strength, and it can also be said that the name symbolizes the sustenance of hope. Young man, I hope you are as courageous as your name. Loleka said.
"Haha, Daddy, what did you have for us?" Dylan blurted out as he looked at the energetic Lolaika.
"Of course, it's the Fengyan City dinner you haven't eaten. Loleka had a peaceful face.
And Hizer reluctantly interrupts their conversation. "Ladies and gentlemen, please enter the banquet hall. He said.
When the door was opened by Hiser, the ballroom was already filled with members of the Strong royal family.
"Alright, Lord Bradfzes, let's have a drink with the venerable Ancient Godno tonight!" said Bryant, patting the head of the Red Feather Knights on the shoulder.
Afterwards, Glori and his companions entered the stone cavernous banquet hall filled with vines. The dim lighting and ancient decorations make everyone feel as if they have come to the world of 2,000 years ago.
Halfway through the feast, Judy fell asleep on the table. Beside her was still Christopher, the shy hunter who was only good at communicating with his own people. This time, the fat man with the package on his back across from her did not laugh at her, but quietly ate the delicacies in front of him with his short companion, listening carefully to the conversation at the banquet.
"For thousands of years, I have had a long-cherished wish, which is to let the descendants of my cousin Gudian take over the throne of Shennuo and restore the original kingdom of Gudian. Now that the situation has a little bit of an eyebrow, and the grievances between the two families are about to be resolved, this will be a good start. Loleka put down the vine cup that she had drunk with the others.
"That's what you said last time, my friend. You'll see it happen. Andrew said calmly.
"Yes, it will come true!And I want to see that moment for myself!Everyone!" Loreka was a little excited, and raised her voice, her clenched fists trembling, "Everyone! friends from afar!And the royal family and nobles around us!Tomorrow we will take the first step out of the Desert of Death!The first step in two thousand years!Go to the dungeons of the Ruined Lands, fight the Thousand Feathered Legions led by Dolores, and meet the prince on whom we have pinned our hopes, the future King of Goodian, Will Toby Grace!"
"After tomorrow, the Golden Covenant will once again connect the Shennuo and the Terrans!" Andrew raised his glass, "For the future Shennuo Kingdom! For the two thousand years of resentment and long-cherished wishes of the ancient Shennuo, and for the future of the Abel Continent!
"Mr. Carlos, I hope you will still help us tomorrow. After that, we will present the Golden Pact and re-align ourselves with the Terrans, and we will respond to the invitation of the Revival Legion to participate in the repulsion of the Order-guarding Clan. A nobleman said.
"I'm sorry, folks, although Glori has accepted the commission from the Revival Legion, he is not yet a member of the Revival Legion. Andrew deliberately explained.
Listening to these lofty words, Glori was a little drunk, and drank a cup of strong phoenix blood wine alone.
"I'm sorry. If you can get the Golden Covenant and you can find clues to the Temple of Miracles, that's enough. I don't want to see anyone leave around me. Glori said.
A lord placed a glass of wine on the table, and the wine from the glass spilled onto Irris's hand.
"What an arrogant young man. Do you think you're a primordial knight?Do you want to be able to awaken the dragon god alone?," said the Lord.
"That's something I've been thinking about. When I met my old friends again, I was already thinking about it! There were enough dead people!" Glori clenched the cup in front of him hard, the hand on his left knee clenched into a fist.
Suddenly, Glori lost his usual calm, his usual caution.
The wine was too strong, and the fear in Glori's heart was released on such an occasion, but it was only possible. His mind conjured up figures that had fallen before his eyes—his deceased girlfriend Yvette, his mentor Ritsu, Lord of the Emerald City, Basta...... In the Abandoned City, the adventurers who died just now also include a human wanderer......
Hearing Glori say this, the Lord choked on the wine and coughed twice.
"You damn bastard, you human boy who doesn't know the height of the sky!" scolded the Lord.
"I'm sorry! I'm rude, I don't want to bother you guys with this conversation. So...... I have to leave. Glori said sadly. His movements were a little sluggish, and he reluctantly pulled out his chair and staggered out of the banquet hall. It was the second time Zoe had seen Glori's sad look.
"What's wrong with him, Dylan?" Zoe looked confused.
"I don't understand at all. Perhaps, he would just wait a while. But we have to eat, because tomorrow there is a fight. Dylan said calmly. He never doubted his best friend's beliefs. In any case, he understood that Glori would be there at a critical time, and that Glori would not lose himself.
But then, Dylan followed suit.
"Tomorrow I'll slaughter that despicable man dressed as a human - Kent with my own hands!" Dylan swallowed.
"Alright, let's let our young guests be quiet, let's raise a glass and have a drink!" Loleka rekindled the atmosphere of the banquet.
Sensing a change in the atmosphere, Hitzer, who was sitting across from Christopher, said to Andrew, "Perhaps, it's time for that young man to join your revival corps, that sounds good." ”
"Actually, he's already a member of the Revival Legion, but he hasn't had time to bring him the words of the Templar Commander Oraya. Andrew said.
"Then why didn't you just say it? Maybe he was the one who stirred up the trouble because of this. The Lord said.
"I just want to save the good things for later. But Glori didn't deliberately say anything later because of this, I know. Andrew explained.
"That young man had the courage to face death, I could feel it. My friend, Andrew," said Loleka pertinently, "I actually like that young man, too. ”
"How about releasing the resentment you have held back for thousands of years in an instant? Andrew laughed. After that, Andrew fell silent. He thought of Glori—where would he go?
As for Glori, he lay in the grass and looked at the stars shining in the night sky—a corner of the garden, under a red-leaved tree.
"The ancient gods have untied the knot, but what about us? Yvette, where are you now? I hope you will always live happily in the flower land built by the dragon god. Glori whispered. He took out the sword in his bosom and wiped it quietly.
After a while, Lolaika appeared. He held the diamond spear in his hand and bent his waist. He struggled with his spear and walked over.
"So you're here, young human friend. Loleka said.
Glori looked over. Faced with the way Lolaika walked, he said, "Are you sure you've drunk too much?" ”
Loreka cradled the spear in her arms and squeezed the tree behind Glori. "You see it. You should believe what you see in your eyes, it is not the cause of the wine, which is nothing to a god who has lived for three thousand years. He said.
"Are you alright? are you going to fight tomorrow?" Glori looked at Loreka, a little worried.
"Uh...... Of course, tomorrow's battle is important. Two thousand years later, this opportunity has finally arrived, and it is imperative to reconcile with the Grace family. Loleka looked at the sky as if she were chasing the brightest star.
"The moonlight is so beautiful today. I'm really old, and I wanted to comfort you as a human friend, but I ended up being pitied by you. Loleka sighed.
"I will keep my promise and rescue the prince no matter what, but I don't want to see so many people die. Whether it is a human or a god, death is not a good thing, it will make the living sad. "Glori's color.
"I can feel the dark magic in the wound on your right abdomen, and Andrew told me about it. I can't heal this magical wound either," Loreka shook her head and smiled reluctantly, "My poor human friend, I hope you'll be able to play well in tomorrow's battle." ”
"Don't worry, I'm fine. It's already a part of my body. Glori withdrew his polished sword.
So, Loleka turned. He vanished into the blood-colored smoke - he needed to return to his throne and continue to sleep.
Then, there is Glori left. He didn't want to return to the room, so he simply put on his cloak and closed his eyes, but he didn't expect Loreka's voice to come from the darkness.
"I hope you haven't fallen asleep yet, and you forgot to tell you something. If something unexpected happens tomorrow, please help the prince ascend to the throne of Shennuo. Loleka admonished.
"I will, he will definitely be a good king of Shennuo. Glori said. What accidents will there be tomorrow? If there is, they can only face it, he thought.