The most shameless alchemist in history

"I lost... So even I lost? My childhood... I really miss it." With a clang, Shanlong's large sword fell to the ground, and the dark clouds outside the window were completely blown away.

Sunlight streamed in, in thin strands—this was the long-awaited sunshine for the city, and all of this was so hard-won!

"Du Lei, Du Lei, what's wrong? Look, he's still standing there perfectly fine. I told you this guy would be alright. He's so tough, how could he possibly fall down in a place like this?" At this moment, a series of noisy footsteps came from the entrance of the main hall. The first to rush down the stairs was a young man who looked to be around 20 years old. His voice was initially a little tense, but he completely relaxed after seeing Du Lei.

Leopard Tail arrived, followed by Kotetsu and the others.

"It's so good that you're alright. Is this Speaker Varo over here?" Kotetsu followed behind.

"Your Excellency Speaker, it's so good to see you're alright! I'm sorry for being late!" Following behind was General House, who immediately went to greet Speaker Varo upon seeing him.

"Mr. Dure, are you alright? Are you injured?" Wen Li walked even slower, and only after all the guards had rushed into the hall did she come up the steps.

She walked hurriedly, lifting her skirt, and almost stumbled and fell to the ground. Although she was not as fast as Hu Che and the others, this was the fastest she could go, as could be seen from the beads of sweat dripping from her forehead.

“Miss Wenli, you don’t need to rush. You can take your time. As you can see, I’m fine, nothing’s wrong.” Du Lei smiled gently.

"I knew this kid was as strong as an ox, there was no way he could get hurt!" Leopard Tail threw a punch, laughing.

But just then, a thud was heard.

Just moments ago, Du Lei was all smiles when he suddenly fell backward, which startled Leopard Tail.

"Hey, you little brat, what's wrong with you? I didn't do anything, don't try to scam me." Leopard Tail hurriedly stepped forward and helped him up.

"I'm fine, just a little tired. I think I'll be fine after a good night's sleep." Du Lei waved his hand gently, and soon a wave of dizziness hit him. His vision went black, and he passed out.

"Hey, Du Lei, don't scare me! Are you really okay? Where's the doctor? Where's the doctor? Can't someone come out and take a look at him?" Leopard Tail shouted behind him, and Wen Li and the others nearby also gathered around.

Especially Wenli, who held his hand tightly.

At the entrance to the main hall, many medical personnel rushed over. After all, when dark clouds shrouded the Parliament building, Gerald led his commando team in a battle with the Parliament building's guards, and many of them were wounded.

The bright sunshine outside the window swept away the gloom.

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644 Grand Celebration

In the following week, Speaker Varo, who had not appeared in public for two months, finally showed up. Under Speaker Varo's leadership, Rock City quickly returned to peace.

As for the officials and generals who joined the rebellion of Tama and Shanlong, they were all arrested. Zoren, the former warden of the Third Prison of the Royal Capital, was promoted to Inspector General and was in charge of the relevant interrogation matters. Under his swift and decisive iron fist, a large number of officials were imprisoned, and all the rebels will receive a fair trial.

The citizens of the capital gradually figured out the various events that had occurred in the capital over the past two months. To celebrate the failure of the conspirators Tama and Shanlong, and coinciding with the annual summer festival of the Mountain Kingdom, the capital held a grand celebration.

With the end of the unusually long rainy season, which was the longest in 20 years, the streets of the royal capital were busier with people. Merchants and farmers who had been blocked from entering the city due to the previous turmoil had come to the royal capital to sell their goods, and every household in the Rock City was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations.

In addition to purchasing essential daily necessities, each household brought out handicrafts with distinctive ethnic characteristics, reflecting the fact that the Mountain Country is a diverse nation that integrates multiple ethnic groups.

The night sky was filled with countless stars, vast and open. Under the night sky, the vast capital city was lit with a large number of bonfires, especially near the Rock Square, where a large number of citizens gathered. Not only citizens, but also guards from the garrison and local army participated. It was a carnival for everyone.

"So the incident at Rock Castle is finally resolved? I heard that the Mountain Country's army stationed on the northern border has withdrawn and will return to their respective posts within three days. It seems that the matter has been perfectly resolved. All the dangers we've encountered so far have indeed paid off." Leopard Tail said, stuffing food into his mouth as he ate, reflecting on the experiences of the past few days.

Since leaving Frost City, their journey to Rock City has been fraught with danger and peril, passing through places like Nightmare Mountain, Spring Breeze Town, Harrenhal, and Storm City, and experiencing several life-or-death trials along the way.

Leopard Tail thought they were going to die many times, but thanks to everyone's efforts, they finally arrived here. Not only that, they also helped Speaker Varo quell the complicated situation in Rock City. For Rock City, they made a great contribution.

"Yes, it really wasn't easy. I didn't dare drink a drop of alcohol the whole way. Today I can finally relax and drink to my heart's content." Hu Che was also very emotional about this trip. You know, before this, he had experienced many long journeys, but none of them were as arduous, difficult, and dangerous as this one.

"Waaaaah!" Although the ape-armed man couldn't speak, his emotions were clearly revealed.

"By the way, where's that guy Dure? I haven't seen him." Leopard Tail looked around, trying to find Dure's whereabouts, but there were just too many people around.

Amidst laughter, a large number of citizens and guards sang and danced together, especially young men and women. They held hands and danced and sang happily beside me, gazing at each other with affection. Under the bright starry sky, this was probably the most beautiful scene.

"I just saw him, but in the blink of an eye, I don't know where he went. What? Do you need to see him?" Kotetsu thought for a moment and said. He picked up the bottle and drank it all in one gulp. You know, he usually can't live without alcohol, but during this mission, he didn't drink a drop. Now that he has finally completed the mission, he naturally wants to drink to his heart's content.

"Nothing special, just wanted to chat with him casually. By the way, Boss Kotetsu, we're supposed to return to Frost City to report after we finish this mission, right?" Leopard Tail asked after thinking for a moment.

“Yes, as is customary, we need to return to Frost City to report first, then take a break for a while, and wait for the next mission to come after we’ve rested enough,” Kotetsu nodded and said.

"Is that so? That means it's almost time to part ways with that guy. Looks like I need to find a chance to say goodbye." Leopard Tail recalled everything he had experienced with Dure on this journey. He had initially looked down on the latter, but now he deeply admired him.

He knew very well that they would never have been able to get here without Dure's help. If he was only half convinced at first, he was now completely convinced.

"Yes, we've been through so much together, but I never imagined that we'd be at the point of breaking up so quickly." Kotetsu sighed with emotion.

He looked up at the sky. There was fine wine and delicious food. He didn't have to think about work or tasks. How relaxing!

At the same time, on the city wall of the old city tower of Rock City, the boy sat with his back against the wall, looking at the bonfire in the city center square. He could smell the aroma of alcohol and food in the air, and hear people singing happily. If he turned to look outside the city, he could see many bonfires gathered in the open fields. These bonfires were lit by the local army guards. After all, they were numerous, and it was not practical for them all to enter the city. Moreover, the situation in the city had now been calmed down, and Speaker Varo had come out to take charge. To avoid unnecessary panic, Speaker Varo ordered most of the guards to be stationed outside the city. Even so, this celebratory night belonged to them. The city sent them a lot of food, and beautiful girls came out to dance with them.

"This is a time for celebration, but why is our great hero, Mr. Dure, sitting here alone, not participating?" Just then, someone walked up from the city wall. It was a gentle young woman in a pink dress, who was also one of the most important figures in this celebration. Although she was very young, she carried a lot of weight, after all, she represented a country, the Snow Country, which was moving towards peace with the Mountain Country.

"Isn't it nice to just watch them celebrate? I'm not really suited for those lively occasions, and I don't drink. I can't afford to offend those officials and generals, so instead of dealing with them, it's better to find a quiet place where I can rest peacefully. That's fine too," the young man, none other than Du Lei, said casually.

The moonlight shone on his profile, making him look relaxed and serene.

He hadn't felt this relaxed in almost a month!

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645 I promise you.

"But you, Miss Winry, shouldn't you be with those high-ranking officials? As the envoy of the Snow Kingdom, wouldn't it be necessary for you to have a proper chat with them about diplomacy and such?" Dure was somewhat surprised by Winry's arrival, because when he was still in the central square, he saw many high-ranking officials surrounding her, almost to the point of being unable to move.

He had originally intended to go over and say hello, but seeing the situation, he gave up and came here alone to enjoy the cold wind.

“I told them I wasn’t feeling well and needed to rest, so they let me go,” Wenli said with a smile and a wink.

"Miss Wenli, are you feeling unwell? Have you caught a cold?" Du Lei stood up and asked with concern.

"No, look at me, I'm perfectly fine, what could possibly be wrong with me?" When Wenli smiled, she had shallow dimples on her face, and her eyes narrowed into crescent moons. Under the moonlight, she exuded indescribable gentleness and loveliness.

“But Miss Wenli, you just said…” Du Lei paused, then asked.

“Of course I was lying to them,” Winnie replied with a grin.

"Huh? Miss Winry, you can lie too?" In Du Lei's memory, Winry had always been a gentle and well-educated person.

Moreover, she was not only gentle, but also very resilient. After all, not every noble lady could be like her, taking the initiative to shoulder the responsibility of the country, braving dangers, and traveling thousands of miles from Frost City to Rock City. And when she faced danger, she never gave up. At least Dure admired her courage and determination.

“Why wouldn’t I lie? And Mr. Du Lei, why are you being so polite? We’ve known each other for so long, why do you still use such a polite form of address?” Wen Li said with her hands behind her back, clutching the hem of her skirt, leaning slightly forward, her tone slightly complaining.

“But wasn’t the way you addressed me just now a sign of politeness?” Dure pointed out.

"Oh? Is that so? I didn't even notice. Sorry, sorry, I made you laugh. Well... Dure, may I call you that?" Winry realized she had made a small mistake and immediately corrected herself.

“Of course you can,” Du Lei nodded and said with a smile.

"By the way, Dure, what are your plans for the future?" Wen Li sat down next to him and asked softly.

"Plans?" Du Lei was taken aback; he had never thought about this question before.

"Yes, Dure, you were recommended by Nono to join the Ambassador's Guard, right? Now that the mission is complete, what are your plans next, Dure?" Wen Li asked seriously.

"Well... I haven't thought about it yet," Du Lei replied truthfully.

"Have you considered going to the capital to work?" Wen Li took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, and asked softly.

"The capital?" Dure didn't immediately realize which capital Wenli was referring to.

“It’s Frost City, the capital of our Snow Kingdom. Someone as capable as you, Dure, will definitely get a great position and be able to make your contribution in a better role,” Winry said earnestly.

“Frost City? I haven’t been there yet.” Dure nodded. He grew up in Hot Spring Village. After leaving Hot Spring Village, his first stop was Maple City. Although Maple City is the second largest city in Snow Country, geographically speaking, it is located in the south of Frost Country and the north of Snow Country.

"Frost City is a very beautiful place. Dure, you must go and see it. It has beautiful scenery and lots of delicious food and fun things to do," Winry said, winking as she extended an invitation.

“If possible…” Winnie paused here, looking somewhat hesitant.

"What is it?" Dure gestured for her to continue.

"I would like to ask Dure to be my chief bodyguard!" After much hesitation, Wenli finally brought it up. This had been on her mind for a long time. Before this, she had been somewhat uneasy, but she knew that if she did not make a decision soon, she might not have another chance!

"Captain of the Guard?" Dure was taken aback. He thought Wenli's expression meant to indicate something important, but he didn't expect this.

"Yes, to serve as my chief bodyguard. It's not a particularly important position for now, but in a few years, once I've accumulated enough experience, this position..." Wen Li said nervously, her profile flushed in the moonlight.

"Thank you so much for your invitation, really, from the bottom of my heart," Du Lei said softly.

"So, Du Lei, do you accept it?" The girl's beautiful and gentle eyes were filled with anticipation. She had never looked forward to anything like this before.

“No, I think I lack experience and there is still much to learn, so I want to go back to the academy and study for a while longer,” Dure thought for a moment and gave his answer.

"Du Lei, are you going back to Maple Leaf Academy... I understand." The girl looked somewhat disappointed; after all, having one's expectations dashed is not an easy thing to accept.

“Maple Leaf Academy is far from Frost City, but there’s a direct train, so it should be quite convenient, right?” Dure said with a smile.

“Yes! There is a direct train, and it usually takes two days to get from Maple City to Frost City!” Winry said confidently.

“That would be perfect, I promise you, Winry,” Dure suddenly said.

"Promise what?" The girl was stunned, not understanding for a moment what Du Lei meant by "promise".

She was usually a quick-witted person, a trait that even the princes and ministers of Frost City admired. However, at this moment, she discovered that everything she had learned was useless.

Her mind was blank; she couldn't understand how things had turned out this way.

"Promise me that after you graduate from Maple Leaf Academy, if you need to find a job, the first place you'll go is Frost City," Du Lei said with a smile.

"Really?" Wenli, who was still immersed in her disappointment, suddenly looked up at him.

“Of course it’s true.” Du Lei nodded affirmatively.

"Durey, it's a deal!"

"Yes, we've agreed."

Under the moonlight, the young boy and girl made their promise; the night was silent, as still as an autumn pond.

This moment is beautiful and worth remembering.

When these two people, no longer young, look back on this past many years later, what feelings will they have?

Only God knows.

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646 Don't choose the wrong side

Soon someone found their way to the city wall. It was Bee Sting who told Winry that Speaker Varro had something important to discuss with her. Winry knew she couldn't refuse, so she went with Bee Sting.

After Winry left, Dure was left alone at the city wall again, but he was already used to being alone, just as he was in the hot spring village, and he was still like this now.