Durin's Diary

Chapter 269 Noodles

"Are we just going to let them take Astrid away like this?" After they left, Lina couldn't help but stood up.

"There's one Legend and three Half-Step Legends on the team," Du Lin said, looking at his tightly clenched hands. "Lina, you can protect yourself, but the problem is that the two of us... can't protect everyone else."

"So this is why you asked Anta and Elaine to go to the Mage Tower for further training?" Tanya asked.

Du Lin nodded. "As the younger generation, we are indeed strong, but looking at the world, we are still too weak. If a fight really breaks out today, you can escape, and Lina and I can fight our way out, but Alyssa, Melinda, Xia Li, and Maria will all die here. I will not resign myself to this fate. Even if I have to kill the entire Clegane family and everyone here today... I still can't untie this knot in my heart."

At this point, he sighed, "The most important thing is that Astrid is interested. She wants to read more storybooks, and that lady is her aunt. So I can only show my talents and tell them that legends can't do whatever they want. They, like me, have weaknesses that can be exploited. Astrid is ignorant of the world, so I can forgive her, but that lady... has crossed the line."

"I've decided. I'm going back to my family, following my grandfather, to learn the most advanced assassin skills and become a true master." Tanya stood up. "I want to help you, Du Lin."

"Okay, I look forward to you becoming stronger and coming back to me." Du Lin stood up and hugged Tan Ya. This time, she boldly kissed Du Lin.

"I also want to become stronger. I will return to my clan, remember today's humiliation, and learn how to fight from the old clan leader." Alyssa said this and stood up to hug Durin. "Believe me, Durin, I will return to your side and become your most reliable blade."

“I believe in every one of you, go ahead.” Du Lin said, patting Alyssa on the back.

After seeing Alyssa off, Du Lin looked at Lina who was passing by.

"I want to go home and learn from my grandmother how to fight as a silver dragon. I will also follow my grandfather and learn how to survive as a grassland elf. I also want to become stronger and help everyone. I don't want to live as a coward who only cares about eating."

"You don't want to eat popcorn anymore?" Du Lin asked.

"When I become stronger and come back, I will help you kill all your enemies... and then eat as much as you want." After saying that, the little female dragon kissed Durin on the face, then spread its wings and flew away.

"I also want to return to the North and hone my skills in battle. A true Northern hunter will never be a burden to you." Melinda looked at Durin.

"Follow me. After we finish this work, I'll take you north." Having said this, Du Lin led Melinda back to the fire. "Do you remember what I said? It was written on the front page of the God of Wisdom Daily."

"Desire never ceases, struggle never ceases..."

"Yes, that's what endless desire is. I want to protect you, and you don't want to be a burden to me. The greater the power, the greater the responsibility and obligations. And the struggle never ends, because everyone has a different understanding of victory."

"Mr. Du Lin, I will accompany you. Even if the road ahead is hell, I will be your most loyal warrior."

"I know, Melinda. We're still young, and there's a lot of room for improvement." After saying that, Du Lin patted her head. "Now, go learn more. In a few days, I'll teach you how to kill someone from three thousand meters away."

"I understand." Melinda nodded solemnly, then returned to the small table to continue her studies.

And Dulin sat before the fire, looking at his trembling hands.

From just now until now, he has been enduring, patiently and admonishing himself not to kill these daring people in public.

Right now... I really can't protect everyone, and this is my responsibility.

I will remember everything about today.

………………

After getting on the train, Gala Doran called the young man named Kirk, who knelt on one knee in front of her.

"Your grandfather followed my mother and died in battle the year I was born. On that day, my mother gave birth to me in blood. Your father followed me and died in the Battle of the Howling Plains south of the Strait when I first went out to fight. On that day, the coalition forces fought against 100,000 green-skinned orcs. I beheaded 70 green-skinned orcs. Afterwards I found out that your father died in battle on the central line of defense." "The family has always been proud that my father died fighting with the 3rd Dragon Lance Spear Formation Warrior Regiment under the Betty Brando Legion." The young man lowered his head.

"I'm afraid I'll lose you in the next few days, kid." Gala looked down at the young man. "You shouldn't have stood up for me."

"I don't think a seventh-ring warlock can hurt me." said the young man.

"Silly child, he provoked me because he knew he couldn't do anything to me and the three Half-Step Legends. Besides, I'm Astrid's aunt, and Your Majesty is her uncle. We have every reason to take her away. But if he wants to kill you, he doesn't even need to get close to you."

"I can split bullets, ma'am." The young man said confidently.

"...Forget it, go and rest." Gala sighed.

After the young man left, an old man dressed as a wizard came in and sat down in front of Gala: "Gala, don't be too harsh on young people."

"What if I told you that Durin Elsh obtained the Sacred Eagle's Nest Tattoo from the God of Vengeance and the Invisible One's inheritance from Hassan Sabbah, who lives in the Endless Wilds? He is now the new leader of the Triumvirate. You have also seen his ability to refine equipment. If he wants to kill you, all he needs is a divine weapon. Even a legend would be tempted by it. And if Uryula Dracula, who has already defected to the Triumvirate, takes action personally, not even I can save you. Old Kane, what would you think?"

"...Kirk..."

"He's already dead. When Du Lin sent us out, he smiled at everyone, but when he looked at Kirk, it was like he was looking at a dead man. Would a child like him make such a mistake? He was clearly trying to make me understand." Having said that, Gala looked at her hands, which were shaking.

This was her instinct warning her, and she was forcing herself not to draw her sword!
That child possessed a power comparable to hers! If he and that dragon-seed named Lina really chose to go to war, none of them would be able to leave No. 411 today.

A legend, three and a half steps, is nothing compared to the fantasy species.

He held back from attacking for the sake of his girls!
Such forbearance moved Gala and made her tremble.

He was only thirteen years old, but he already understood what it meant to endure.

"Ma'am, I heard that Mr. Du Lin never gets angry with ordinary people. He is a man with great ambitions. Maybe Kirk will be fine."

"No. The people of Changtang have a proverb called 'kill the chicken to scare the monkeys.' It means to punish or kill one person as a warning to others. Kirk is the chicken now, and you and I are the monkeys. This kid, Dulin, has too many knives in his hands, too many ways to kill him. I can't think of a way to keep Kirk alive."

"What if I ask him for help? I'm familiar with Karl Malone..."

"Forget Karl Malone. Even if Dooling's grandfather came, it wouldn't be of any use. And if that old man Ish knew about this, do you believe he would even say 'good'?"

"Then if we..." The old man waved his hand in the air.

"Do you think Old Ish, who lost his grandson, will let us go? Do you think those assassins of the Triarch will forgive our descendants? Do you think the Primordial Creator and the Twin Mothers... will forgive the descendants of sinners like us?" Having said this, Gala gritted her teeth. It had been so long, so long that she almost forgot the last time she realized her weakness. "This world belongs to us adults, but it is ultimately the future. And in our time, the future is coming faster and more ruthlessly than ever before. Old Kane, everything today stems from my carelessness and recklessness. It is my responsibility."

Like Durin, she also had people she wanted to protect, so she couldn't take action, or even warn Kirk's family.

Gala, this is really ridiculous, right?

The most terrifying force is precisely the one that guarantees peace.

Honey, we made a big mistake this time.

(End of this chapter)