Chris's Faith of Fire

I heard from Chris that all the goblins died when they left Erin, and only Alvis left with Jimena.I don't want to tell this news. Maybe it won't be a shock to Locke who has faced a long life, but I still don't want to cause other people's inner fluctuations at will.

"You are right. As a man, you must have the will to protect something. You can call it" I sat down and grabbed a piece of bread. "Fortunately, Ann is talented."

"Talented?" He was doubtful about this word. "Are you saying that he can use the sword very well in a short period of time?"

"Although it is true." I paused, "But the talent I am talking about is another matter. It is the belief in the instructor and the determination to work silently."

Locke seemed to understand what I said. He nodded and then picked up a piece of bread, cut it with a knife... and spread the cheese on it.

"Good, good. I thought he didn't welcome outsiders, but I didn't expect you to be an exception."

I shrugged, "Everyone needs to understand each other to be able to communicate. I've never been good at communicating with others."

Locke looked into my eyes, as if he noticed something. "You have something on your mind, and more than one."

"Yes, but I'm sorry sir...I can't tell you."

"I can guess at least one of them." He smiled confidently, "That girl Dana has shown her affection for you."

I was so shocked that I took half a step back and almost fell, "Does it mean you can also read minds?"

Master Locke laughed loudly after seeing my reaction. The basket containing the food fell to the ground. Fortunately, the cheese did not roll out. "No, no, I don't need this troublesome ability at all, but sometimes you can get a lot of information by observing people's demeanor and changes in their living habits. For example, my girl has been looking for Yula to ask about you these days. Things, she used to be annoyed by her lively sister.”

I didn't know how to answer him, so I sat down and ate the last bit of bread.Did Dana really fall in love with me?When did it start? Could it be because I saved her on Mount Fea?

It's so stupid, I said secretly in my heart. A girl like her is at her most beautiful age, like a flower bud waiting to bloom. She may have been able to see the beauty in it, but she likes a mercenary just because of some trivial things?She said before that she wanted me to take her away.

Do you think mercenaries can roam the world?Living in style?And she will hide behind me like a princess protected by a knight. Is this a fantasy that all little girls like...

"I can't answer her."

"Because you are a mercenary?" This question is more like a test.

"More than that, my life cannot accept interference from outsiders." The tone became firm. Mr. Locke is different from Ann or Dana. He is a mature man. I hope I can make it clear to him.

He looked a little disappointed, "I see, I'm sorry, I didn't consider it from your point of view before... Dana has indeed reached the age of getting married, and I have never seen her show concern for any man before."

"Where's Ann?" I asked.

Locke sneered, "Haha, don't be joking. Don't you know, how can a little girl like someone of the same age as her childhood sweethearts who grew up together..."

"That's right..."

"In their eyes, the knights fighting outside, the handsome mercenaries passing by... and even the young men in the blacksmith shops in the city are all objects of secret love." He said, "These boys have some qualities that rural girls like, they are enthusiastic Lively and eager to leave the village and live in the big city. But like An, he is not mature enough."

"We have similar opinions." Dana's confession was more like she had made a mistake. It was the same as Alyssa and Elaine... Alyssa liked me because she stood up for her when we were both in the guard. When I came to love Lian, she was in purdah, and I also saved her.

Now he seems to have understood the difference between his treatment of Chris and their treatment.

"She is a great girl." I folded my hands and lowered my tone, "As you said, cute, enthusiastic, lively... very clean, like a lily. But..."

"But... you won't fall in love with her, because you still have your own dreams." He asked me, and I could only nod.

I don’t plan to say more about Chris. It may not be a big deal in front of those children, but Locke... I don’t dare to say more in front of him. He is a smart man and has far more life experience than me. .

"It's such a pity." He shook his head. "Dina and Yula's parents have passed away. I treat them like my own daughters. I thought at first, if you don't have anything you want to chase, stay here." It’s pretty good here, the scenery near Buya Town is nice and peaceful.”

"Yes, maybe I will settle here in the future, taking my wife with me." In the end, I couldn't help but say something.

Mr. Locke looked a little surprised, but then quickly regained his composure.

"That's it. You're welcome at any time." After saying that, he stood up and said, "It's time to prepare today's dinner."

I sat there alone, watching the sun go down, and all I could think about was Chrissy.

In the past four years, I have asked myself more than once, what is so good about Chris, why is it worth being so obsessed with you, a bastard?

She is beautiful, and of course Elaine and Alyssa are also beautiful.

She is very cute, and every move she makes attracts my attention. She often blushes with blushing cheeks and smiles for a moment. This may be a reason.But it’s not enough to convince myself…

I stood up and walked towards the workshop step by step. The last rotor blade had been installed on the windmill. Mr. Locke transformed his warehouse into a windmill. From a distance, the oak blades were very conspicuous and added a unique charm to the town. color.

In the end, I gave up answering this question. I only knew that I only loved Chrissy, not because of one or two qualities or charm, but because of her whole body, from head to toe, and every word she said. It's Chris... who is my lover.

I sighed, and after walking less than twenty steps, I noticed a dandelion falling on the windmill at the corner, with signs of being broken. It was not far from where Mr. Locke and I were talking, enough to hear their conversation clearly. .

The uneasiness gradually spread in my chest.

That night, Dana didn't come back for dinner.

Chapter 487 489. The scenery of hometown——10

The girl was running in the forest. To the west from Buya Town was a patch of white trees.Locke had told her that these were called birches, and that they were very tall and straight.The surface is whiter than the cleanest paper, and many of the trees in the village come from here.

Dana had no time to care about this, and she began to run away aimlessly. It was not because someone was chasing her, but because she wanted to escape.She had already had enough of staying in this small town for several years. The people in the town were all elderly uncles and aunts, and the only person of her age was An.Ann liked herself, of course she knew it, but Dana was not interested in this immature boy. She had heard Locke tell the story of knights and heard him describe the prosperity of the metropolis...it was bustling there during the day, and even at night there were still people there. Oil lamps were lit in the streets.

"But... you won't fall in love with her, because you still have your own dreams."

When passing by the windmill, the girl noticed that Fami was talking to Locke. They were discussing themselves and talking about Ann.Regarding Ann, Dana completely agreed. He was immature, but very motivated. There might be other girls who would pair up with him, but that would definitely not be her.

She was a little tired and her feet were not working. She had been running for most of the day and she was out of breath.But she refused to stop because she didn't want to be caught up by her sister, Locke, An, or Fami.Dana brought her only five silver coins and some changes of clothes with her. She headed in the direction of Fia Mountain. As long as she saw the carriage, she could take a ride to Grand Port... If she could get to Ana Tolia is even better. I heard that it is a very lively and lively city, and the lord is also a well-known good person.

Dana nodded vigorously to tell herself that she was not fleeing the town on impulse. The time she was caught by bandits was actually because she wanted to leave Buya Town. Unfortunately, it did not go smoothly because of her sister's intervention. , I am alone this time, there must be no problem.

"But... you won't fall in love with her, because you still have your own dreams."

These words echoed in the girl's ears, lingering in the dome blocked by the birch forest, lingering uncontrollably.

Dana shook her head and continued walking forward. She prepared a complicated route so that even if her feet were weak, she could still get away from Locke and Fami to avoid being caught up.But will Famita really chase me?No, he hinted that he had a lover and called her his wife.At that moment, Dana was heartbroken. She thought that as long as she showed her charm as a woman and threw herself into her arms when she couldn't, no man would be able to resist.

Fami is handsome and powerful. She longs for his protection and also longs to see the outside world through him. After her parents brought her and Yura here, she has never been far away.Unlike her quiet appearance, Dana loves adventure and travel.Those middle-aged uncles and aunts all said that Buya Town is a beautiful place. The falling Asgoat in the distance looks like a miracle. In the future, more people will come here to visit when the war is over. Before that, they We will be prepared to plant more of our own specialties.

However, Fami will not accept him, there is absolutely no possibility, just because...

"...because you still have your own dreams."

Dream, does it mean that mine is not a dream?Master Locke, have you never considered my feelings?

The girl was unwilling and in pain, but she couldn't say anything. The night was accompanied by freezing rain. She hugged her body tightly and told herself that things would get better as soon as she got to the next town.

Yes, everyone is interested in a girl traveling alone, not to mention she looks young and ignorant and carries a thick bag.

It took them several days to return from Mount Fea on horseback, and it might take a week on foot, no... Dana shook her head, plus the rugged road, changeable weather, and having to deal with the challenges ahead. The men who came to chat with her took her longer.Almost all the villages she passed along the way were surrounded by mercenaries. They were rude and obscene, but strong and gathered in groups... Queen Ladia used the mercenaries as a vanguard to prepare for the attack on Rodculosaint, so along the The settlements along the Amber River have become their resting places.

The girl traveled among the mercenaries and was taken advantage of by them from time to time. A kind-hearted shopkeeper said to her, "Are you going out alone or are your parents dead and wandering? If it's the former, I advise you to wait for the next carriage to go home. If it's the latter, I'll tell you I don’t mind giving you a job as a waitress.”

"No, thank you very much."

It's only a dozen or so far away from Mount Feia. If you're lucky, you can arrive there tomorrow. The last kidnapping still left a shadow in the girl's heart, but the bright future has been supporting her journey until now. No one caught up with her.She succeeded and finally no longer had to stay in that small town. With the remaining silver coins, she might be able to rent a small store and run her own restaurant. After all, she was good at cooking, even by the standards of a village girl. .In short, this is Dana's wish. She believes that she will be able to meet a better man than Fami.

The next day she hurriedly climbed out of bed and hurried on before the mercenaries got up. The sky was foggy, maybe it was the gray of the morning.The fog would be lifted in the morning, and she climbed up the mountain. Her feet had blisters from the long journey, and the pain made her frown with every step she took.

She wanted to cry. If she were in Buya Town, even if Fami didn't care about her, Yula and An would comfort her.

Then she pushed the thought out of her mind. The destination was right in front of her, and she would definitely be better tomorrow than she was now.

Being able to see a wider world, live a happier life, find a man who loves you more, and you won't be bored every day.

The mountain road was rugged, and after two moments of walking, it started to rain.It seemed difficult to get to the top today, let alone reach Gilkern.She knew it would be her victory if she saw the guards on the top of the mountain.

Even though it was already noon, the air in Mount Feia was still thin, the sun was obscured by heavy fog, and the light raindrops from the dark clouds splashed on her skin, making her feel uncomfortable.Along the road, if she saw the waterfall, she would reach the mountainside. If she persisted for a moment, she encouraged herself that as long as she passed the top of the mountain, everything would be over.No...it's a new beginning. I will definitely be able to gain a more perfect life, for sure.

"So, how long do we have to wait here?" Just when she felt hope filling her heart, a dull voice came into her ears.

No way, her heart was beating fast because the voice was so familiar.It came from behind...

"Waiting for Brother Jack to arrive. He is now working for the Queen of Holy Swords and has been recognized... He said that the Queen may grant knighthoods based on his merits."

"What a joke, slave merchant knight~" the man sneered.

Another man also laughed out loud, "Haha, anyway, how could a high-ranking woman like Princess Ladia check the resume of an ordinary mercenary? He can even say that he is a priest."

"Goddess of Mercy, this joke almost froze me. If I hadn't met him last time..."

"Stop talking nonsense, I'll get angry when you mention this..." He gritted his teeth.

"Forget it, Hans and the others are all dead. Jack is still furious about this... The one who slipped away is the black wolf with golden eyes. Sooner or later we will skin him."

It's really a narrow road.

Dana's legs were trembling and she couldn't move. These two were the accomplices in kidnapping her last time, and the Jack they talked about was the slave trader.Those two people were let go by Fami... but they met again here. She wanted to run away, but her legs no longer obeyed her. She felt that she was more helpless now than when she met the ghost wolf. After all, this time This time there was no one to protect her, and Fami would not suddenly jump out to help her out.All she could wait for was her eyes meeting those of the mercenaries.

She would be violated, insulted, maybe killed.No, the greater possibility is to be sold. After all, young girls are always valuable.She had heard many people tell the story after that, but the result could only be linked to two words, "hell".

Dana's dream has been completely shattered. The two people are less than 10 steps away from her, and now even if they run away, their footsteps will be heard.

No, there is one more thing that can be done.

She mustered up her last courage and took out a self-defense dagger from her bag.

It would be easier to slit his own throat than to stab a man with combat experience.

Ah... now I feel how beautiful the scenery in my hometown is, and I really want to go back.Why would I do such an impulsive thing?

The mercenaries noticed the girl holding the knife across her neck and quickened their pace.

She slashed across it neatly, leaving a trail of blood.

This was the only courage she could muster as a coward.

Chapter 488 490. The last song——1

The sound of rain hitting the tent sounded like someone was knocking on the door every moment.

It was too late for Ladia to move forward. She stepped through the ashes-filled ruins of Agat, and then walked forward to Baidofura, which is the capital city of Rodculosaint.For a single knight, it only takes two days to travel, and even for a large army, it only takes less than a week. She has already ordered the baggage to be moved forward and the entire army to be gathered. Next is a siege, so be prepared. Brimstone and ladders, if necessary, we must take back the royal city at all costs. She still thinks of her father's motto in her ears, but she never thought two years ago that she might set her own royal city and home on fire.Buried his sister in the flames with his own hands.

No, maybe not. She was waiting for the rain to stop... After all, it was impossible to attack the city in the heavy rain. Even the most elite warriors would complain in the muddy environment. Perhaps the group of mercenaries were more suitable than the knights. Attack the city, but they never kept their word.There were even rumors of mercenaries pillaging villages.Lord Ulysses said that he could spread rumors that it was Chris's army. Anyway, it was just a different banner for the mercenaries. What they wanted was delicious food and women, and the villagers didn't have much gold. Or something valuable, otherwise they will be more greedy.

Ladia thought for a long time and finally nodded. She violated her own chivalry, but as the future queen, she must not let her people resent her. When the king's words have no weight, the implementation of all orders will become more difficult.What's more... She was stroking her belly, and she must not let anyone know about it.

The soon-to-be queen stood up and walked out of her tent. It was gray outside, and the soldiers' complaints and the sound of rain combined to make it particularly noisy.Naturally, morale cannot be high in such weather.But in fact, they fought without a single blow along the way. Since the battle with Alves, Chris's main force had been completely wiped out, and the remaining troops could only be used to defend the city. Ladia was surprised that most of Garnet's People don't care about the fight between the two princesses at all. She only knows that a peaceful life is everything in the eyes of most people.Lord Frederick came up with an idea. As long as he publicizes that the Orcs will destroy their peaceful life, and then puts Chris and the Orcs on the same line, naturally everyone will oppose her.

The farmers are ignorant. Many of them have never seen the beast tribe, and they regard the mercenaries who savagely plundered as the beast tribe.The seeds of hatred were ignited.

"Goddess, forgive my lies." The rain hit the girl's silver hair, wet her face and dripped down her white chin.She walked around the military camp. Although there were many complaints, the team was in order, and everyone was preparing at their own pace.The rain washed away the heat in the air, washing away the smell of firewood and the odor of the horses. The fragrance of the earth was lifted up from the depths of the ground, and the dirt settled. What she breathed into her nose was a touch of freshness.

Finally, Ladia stopped in front of his tent, Alvis Serel.

The big boy was looking at the sand table, assessing the current direction of attack. Lord Ulysses once warned the queen not to let him be too free, but Ladia thought he was a knight.Ulysses reminded again, "The first priority of a knight is to be loyal to the king and patriotism." Ladia replied, "I am his king, and Garnet is his motherland. What is wrong?" Ulysses noticed. He was now questioning the Queen's authority, so he nodded and retreated angrily.

Alves is my key now, Ladia thought.

"You seem to be in good spirits." She greeted from the tent door curtain, and Alves turned his head to look at her.The young man was wearing a fitting shirt, trousers and boots. If he wanted, Ladia could even give him a sword, but she could not return the two swords of the phantom god to him.

"Thank you for your gift, Your Majesty." His obedience was not easy. Both Ulysses and Frederick were surprised. They repeatedly doubted whether the young man was sincere. In any case, Queen Ladia was able to convince Clery This was also a great success for General Si, and it also boosted the morale of the great nobles.Alves didn't know if the people of Rodculosiente had started to call him a traitor now. It shouldn't be... Latia had promised not to make this matter public before rescuing his wife and children.

Latiya nodded with satisfaction, "I will attack the city next week. Although some mercenaries have not arrived yet, it will be easy to capture the capital with our military strength."

What she said was absolutely correct. Alves looked at the sand table and saw that Rod Cullosinte was surrounded by three routes: Agat in the south, Fitzgerald territory in the west, and Fia Mountain in the east. .And Crystal only has the guards to protect the city. Several years of repair work has spent most of the gold in the treasury. She still owes King Gilkern, and no country is willing to lend its troops to it. Even the Queen of Fire, no one would take advantage of the disadvantaged Seizer.

In the eyes of most people, wanting to merge with the orcs is simply crazy.

Alves frowned, "If I said that I would go into the city to help you open the passage and not massacre the city, I could believe your words, Queen of the Holy Sword."

"Of course, I don't intend to massacre the city, not to mention that I am a knight...but the orcs must leave this land." She said, "This has nothing to do with my personal wishes. Humans cannot accept the orcs. My Sister... there are many reasons for her failure, but the most important one is that she did not consider reality. There are many idealists in history, and all of them have died."

Alves's face looked a little dull, but he could only nod helplessly, "Yes, I think so... Even if Chris doesn't do anything, Firmina can't bear it anymore. She understands that humans and The orcs are incompatible with each other, so they started their own political struggle early."

"And Chrissy failed in this political struggle and was put under house arrest. My lovely niece Beatrice also became Firmina's hostage...right."

The young man nodded again. This was what he told Ladia. When did his fight become helpless?He also gradually changed from neutral to the one who hates the orcs. They bleed different blood and are always incompatible. Even if they speak the same language and eat at the same table, as long as one day a human attacks If the beast tribe is conquered, it will cause ripples in the city and cause greater conflicts.

"But... I always feel that integration is not impossible. What is needed is patience and time."

Ladia shook her head, "Maybe you are right, I promise you...as long as the orcs in the city are willing to surrender, I will not take their lives."

"So, what about Chris, you will let her go."

"Yes, but she will have to stand trial," Latiya said.

These two words made Alves feel uneasy. His friend Fami was exiled to Fia Mountain for this reason, but now it seems that Chris has to die... It would be a good thing for her if she was just exiled. ending.

At this time, other footsteps came over, and they were two somewhat impatient footsteps... Ladia recognized that they were the two young boys from the Siglo family.She turned around and asked, "What's wrong? I should have assigned you a mission...Jim, Carlan."

Jim looked at his brother and also at Alves. The young man had not yet regarded this boy of the same age as them as a companion. After getting Ladia's nod of permission, he dared to report in front of this man, "Your Majesty. , I heard that a group of mercenaries went west."

"Mercenary?"

"That's right." Carllan replied, "We didn't arrange for them to go there. It's not like going to Fitzgerald."

"Damn it..." Ladia cursed, "These guys who have not changed their bad habits went to plunder the village."

"Should we care about them?"