Longmen Memoirs

"...I didn't sleep all night."

After a few seconds, Ines held the wine glass and spoke.

"Say something. You are better at this and can speak eloquently."

"...Say something."

Hedley didn't know what to say, so he asked subconsciously, his eyes falling on Ines' fingers tightly holding the wine glass, and the amber liquid in the glass was floating.

"Why are you bringing the question back...?" Ines seemed to have noticed Hedley's gaze. She sighed: "It was too fast. The No. 11 Army moved in too fast. I originally thought they could hold on. It took longer, but Your Highness, Theresa, they put down their weapons as soon as she appeared on the battlefield."

"Isn't it a good thing to kill fewer people and know how to stop losses?"

"You don't understand what I mean, Hedley, I mean..." Ines shook her head: "I suddenly don't know why we are fighting this war. The battle has been stalemate for so long. If Tracy Your Highness Ya can make the enemy surrender just by appearing on the battlefield, so why should we fight this battle desperately? Don’t you think it’s... stupid?”

"We all know there is a problem somewhere, Ines, you are not the first person to have this idea, but where it is, no one knows, no, it should be said that they dare not know."

"Stop! Don't say such words that I don't understand. Can you speak more straightforwardly? Or have you learned this tone of voice while following that gentleman? I remember that only the doctor next to His Highness would say this. This kind of rhetoric makes people wander around in confusion."

Ines's words were as bitter as ever.

Hedley reacted and shook his head slightly.

He sighed lightly.

"I have never seen this kind of war. Ines, you... have we encountered this kind of situation before? Since when did Sakaz actually fight for the same thing and gather for the same thing?" Hurd Lei sighed: "I feel the same as you now. It's too early. Until last month, we were still executing any of the Tower of Babel, and the parliament was still arguing about whether to march, but this month, we are here. , and even captured this industrial area.”

"Although I also guessed that you would say that." Ines lowered her gaze, filling the wine glass on the table with her red pupils: "But in fact, we all know, don't we? We all know what happened in the Tower of Babel, but we don't know W may know more about the matter, I can’t guarantee it, but the doctor, Her Highness Theresia, and our lord must be one of the insiders, and we have already seen Gray’s situation.”

"I just didn't think it would end up like this," Hedley replied. "Your Highness, she abandoned the parliament. I dare not think about what will happen in the future."

"That's it, Hedley."

Ines looked at Hedley with some helplessness: "It's still the same old habit. You have become sentimental again. What will happen in the future is not for people like you and me to think about. What's the use of thinking so much? Or just say Do you think you can control the situation? Do you think someone will listen to you if you say a few words?"

Hedley did not refute, but his words did not stop due to Ines' question.

"Since when, I have begun to not see this war clearly. I am worried that this war will eventually lead to a situation that none of us expected. You have seen those Sakaz here and Grai, Ine Si, everyone will understand their purpose, but will the parliament agree? Aren’t those big shots worried..."

"That's enough, are you Sakaz or am I Sakaz?" Ines asked loudly, "Does anyone need to kill all the nobles and generals who have objections? Are you the only one here to worry about this? That can solve all problems?”

She pointed outside, a little angry, and she also knew the source of her anger. Because of the changes in the industrial area, because of the sudden actions of the Parliament and Theresa, she abandoned the Parliament, and the Parliament or those who were willing to support Tracy Ya's family is the main force in this war.

They are all confused, and sober people are also confused. Victory in the industrial zone is a hope, but it may be an empty joy.

Hedley fell silent.

"Don't always blame yourself so much. The responsibility is shared by us." Ines looked at him and sighed softly and said softly: "Also, from the current point of view, we have not made the wrong choice, at least Babel Tower Now that we're here, we're one step closer to victory."

"...I hope so." Hedley replied uncertainly.

"Well, if you are really so worried, you can ask our commander for his opinion. I think his words may make you feel more relaxed." Ines suggested: "As an adult, you can After following me for so long, you really should learn a lesson."

"Where is your lord now?"

Hedley suddenly stood up.

"You won't..." Ines was a little surprised. "I just said it, I didn't let [@

Chen Mo looked at the roaring crowd in front of him. They gathered in front of the high platform in the square. While the soldiers from the Tower of Babel were struggling to maintain law and order, the Sakaz could not see the end of the situation.

It seemed like everyone was here, everyone was here to see Thearesia they had been waiting for so long, to celebrate their victory.

"It's time for you to go out, Your Highness." Chen Mo looked at Theresia in front of him. He heard the cheers from outside: "People are waiting for you."

"Why don't you go with me, Mr. Chen Mo?"

"No, the person they are expecting is you, Your Highness. This is your promise to them, and it is also a victory for Sakaz." Chen Mo shook his head.

"But I hope you can go with me. This is also your victory." Theresia said, she stretched out her hand to Chen Mo.

There was a moment when Chen Mo wanted to hold her hand. She saw a glimmer of expectation in Theresia's eyes, but he couldn't respond to that glimmer of expectation.

What he wanted to do was not allow him to appear next to Tracys in this capacity.

"The day will come, Your Highness."

"Because you're not Sakaz, right?"

"Because compared to me, those who have sacrificed their lives in this battle and those who have been silently paying for this battle, they deserve this honor more." Chen Mo said: "This is a victory that belongs to you and them. "

"Including you." Theresa said, she was very sure, leaving no room for anyone to refute.

She looked into Chen Mo's eyes.

Chen Mo was stunned.

"Yes, including me."

"I hope that one day, you can stand by my side, as a friend and comrade, not because of my identity as Sakaz. I hope that one day, if this war is over, you can allow me to give you the due An honor earned.”

"Do you want to reward me?" Chen Mo asked.

"Not just you, but also Doctor, Kelsey, and everyone who has worked hard for us." Theresa smiled, her smile as gentle and bright as ever.

"I am looking forward……"

"But I always feel that you will refuse." Theresa replied: "I don't know why, but I always feel that Mr. Chen Mo will not agree easily."

"...As long as you are still willing to believe me, Your Highness." Chen Mo said.

"I believe in you, Mr. Chen Mo. No matter what happens, I will always believe in you. If it was in the past, I would still be a little worried..." Theresa said.

Chen Mo smiled.

"If you mean that you left the parliament and ran here privately, I think you should really think about your explanation in advance." He said: "But I think the adults in the parliament should also be able to consider your behavior generously. After all, we won."

"Yes, we won."

Theresia breathed a sigh of relief.

"So don't keep everyone waiting for too long. In fact, before you came, I promised them that you would definitely come. Fortunately, you didn't let me break your promise." Chen Mo said with some luck.

"Then you have to thank me properly."

"Yes." Chen Mo bowed slightly: "I am very grateful to you, Your Highness."

Theresia gently put her hand on Chen Mo's shoulder.

Chen Mo looked up.

"Go, Your Highness," he said.

Theresia took a breath, closed her eyes, and slowly opened them.

Chen Mo watched her figure walking toward the door against the light until she disappeared from sight.

He turned and walked into the shadows behind him.

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He heard the crowd burst into even louder cheers, he heard His Highness's words, he heard the applause, the old people, the children, the flowers, the steel and the iron, the blood and the fire... hope.

Maybe just hope is enough.

He stopped.

The song rang out over the square again.

Reminds him of those who died because of it.

He was burdened with another heavy blood debt.

He never regretted it.

Even though his fate was miserable, even though his childhood extravagant hopes were far away, even though he had never been so close to his extravagant hopes.

I can stop anytime if I want to.

Chapter 12 The Butcher of Sakaz ([-])

June 1091, 4, Crystalline Era

Gray-Babel Headquarters

Theresia's absence for several consecutive days finally aroused the alarm of the council. Kelsey was not good at dealing with important members of the council. Rather, given her status, it really put her under a lot of pressure.

The congressmen's words became more and more sharp and direct, even a little bit mean, and their attitudes became more and more bad. They seemed not to take Kelsey seriously. In fact, they really didn't care if there were more people around Theresia. A film is missing or a Vaifan is missing.

The people sitting in the parliament chose a side in the war. They each had their own ideas, and they were not gathered together simply because of Theresia’s ideals. Or maybe it was just because of Theresia’s identity that made them I feel that I may have a chance to gain greater benefits in this war.

Politicians, speculators and careerists.

The ingredients of the Tower of Babel are increasingly complex and confusing.

"Ms. Kelsey, please tell the truth, where is Your Highness? In the past few days, His Highness has never been absent from such an important meeting in a row, without even making an announcement in advance."

"As I said, His Highness's condition has worsened and he needs to rest."

Facing the questioning eyes, Kelsey could only answer coldly.

"Quiet, no, that's what you said three days ago, Feilin! Your Highness will never do such a thing. She will never say anything and let an outsider give orders for her. I can't trust you, Feilin, we have to Now that we know His Highness’s specific situation, we want to see Theresia.”

"This is impossible! Your recklessness will only worsen Theresia's condition. As a doctor, I will never allow this to happen."

"This won't work, that won't work either." Someone patted the round table, stood up and looked directly at the indifferent Kelsey: "What on earth is Theresia doing? She has been absent from several meetings. I'm not here to listen. A doctor came to teach me how to fight, and the war situation on the front line is stalemated, and what am I doing now, ha...here I am, arguing with a doctor in the military council."

"Tell me Feilin, what is Her Highness doing, and why has she abandoned her MPs? The so-called recuperation in your mouth is not credible. You also know in your heart that we don't have much patience. Today, today must be the day you give me An explanation, otherwise I can only go to His Highness myself, even if I will be punished."

"Calm down, Duke. I believe Lord Kelsey has no intention of hiding anything." Someone warned gently: "We are all aware of His Highness's condition. Lord, please forgive the Duke for being rude. The Duke is just... too worried. , the war on the front line is not going well, there are soldiers casualties and supplies consumed every day, but His Highness is missing. We have lost our backbone. The Duke’s concern will inevitably lead to chaos. It is better to do this. Since His Highness needs to rest, we can understand it, but the war situation is serious. It would be better for everyone here to nominate one person to go and meet His Highness than for us to argue here, what do you think?"

It sounds like everyone is taking a step back.

But it is precisely because of this that Kelsey can't find a reason to refute. How should she refute, or refuse coldly? The patience of the council has been exhausted. They are so aggressive that they may really be able to force their way into Theresia's residence. .

At this moment, the door of the parliament was suddenly pushed open.

The visitor was no stranger, and everyone's eyes fell on the man standing at the door. He nodded towards Kelsey.

Just this slight move made Kelsey suddenly let out a big sigh of relief.

The quick-reacting members of Congress had already noticed something strange.

"Everyone..."

Kelsey said loudly, attracting everyone's attention.

"I have news for you. As you all thought, His Highness is not at the Tower of Babel at the moment." She said, looking at the doctor standing at the door.

"PhD?"

"Thearesia is in the Hearth right now. I just received the news." The doctor faced everyone's gaze and said, "The industrial area has changed hands. Everyone, stay focused on offense and defense."

This is indeed good news.

Perhaps this good news will sow the seeds for Theresia's private action in the future and cause a gap between the Parliament and the Tower of Babel.

But not now, at least, for everyone now, this is good news for them, and in the future, how will they beware of the Tower of Babel and Theresia, and how will they find ways to fight for themselves in this war? Obtaining greater benefits is a matter after this.

Chen Mo has never liked the parliament of the Tower of Babel, but it is undeniable that the Tower of Babel needs this group of people, and Theresia also needs this group of people, so sometimes she has to choose tolerance and compromise when facing their harsh difficulties. She had to bear the pressure and burden to hold fruitless meetings with this group of people.

So that this war can go on smoothly, so that the soldiers of the Tower of Babel will not die in vain on the battlefield for unnecessary reasons.

No Sarkaz should be sacrificed for no reason, and no Sarkaz died outside the battlefield in a situation where he could have survived.

War was taking root from every corner, but Theresia had more to think about.

She sat at her desk every day and dealt with piles of files. Every order she issued determined the life or death of one or more lives. She had to do this.

Her condition worsened, enough to make Kelsey feel heartbroken.

How great it would be if she were not the monarch of Sakaz, if she was just Theresia. At least she would not have to work so hard or even oppress herself, at least she would not have to be so sad, and at least she would be able to live well.

But first she was the king of Sarkaz, and then Theresa. This was something she was born with, and this was a destined destiny. From the moment she went to the battlefield for Sarkaz, from the moment she became the heart of the Sarkaz people. Ever since she became the hero in the film, she has shouldered this expectation and responsibility.

She couldn't look back and couldn't turn back.

The Tower of Babel began a strategic counterattack, using the industrial area as a bridgehead. The troops of the Southern United Conference launched an offensive. They had successfully captured the industrial area. This exciting news will surely inspire every soldier under the Tower of Babel, and also It will definitely cause a heavy blow to the opponent, whether psychologically or strategically.

The No. 11 Group Army's investment is even more of a top priority. On Kazdaele's broken but still surviving information network, this news began to spread at an unmatched speed, and what followed was the details of the Battle of Forge. This led to a collective silence from MPs during subsequent meetings.

They subsequently held private gatherings countless times, and they discussed the same thing. Whether what happened in the Hearth could be repeated in other cities, whether the concept of the Tower of Babel had been extended to their own territory, and what on earth Thearesia was thinking. .

Theresa began to become strange and unlike the kind and gentle king they knew. She promised these Sakaz people rights and status. What position did she put herself in.