People are at the border, but they become the incarnation of the sun

"But I didn't expect it to become like this after waking up. It's really... a bit sad."

He reached out and gently stroked the moss-covered stone wall. The coolness and moisture that passed through his palm made him feel particularly nostalgic.

I couldn't help but miss the days when I lived with teacher Se Lian.

Although those days were not exactly a paradise, and we had to constantly avoid being chased by Kalia, to be honest, that period of life was quite interesting.

Especially being able to live with a teacher for so long is really hard to imagine.

That period of time was probably the most carefree time since arriving at the border area, right?

"Escape?"

After hearing Reinhardt's long speech, Melina grasped the key words and asked in confusion, "Why are you fleeing?"

"Oh? Miss Melina, are you interested in my past?"

Hearing this, Reinhardt couldn't help but joke.

"...Yes, I hope to get to know you better, including your past."

He was neither shy nor euphemistic, but nodded straightforwardly.

He is really worthy of being called a little wooden man. He is always so straightforward and doesn't know what a joke or a euphemism is.

"...Master, Krala also wants to know. Krala also wants to hear stories."

Kurara, who was held in his arms, suddenly spoke, extending her tentacles to gently touch his cheek.

He even felt a burning and curious gaze from Krala, even though Krala had no eyes.

"My master, I want to know too." Ashmi echoed, his voice ringing out from within his body.

However, this is not Ashmi's wish, but the wish of Malika who lives in her body.

However, she was indeed somewhat curious, though not as intensely as Marika was.

The same goes for Burke, who has remained silent.

The little eyes blinked and looked at him, full of curiosity.

"Okay, okay, since you all want to know, I'll tell you a little bit, as a little story to entertain you during the journey."

After much pleading and curiosity, he agreed. "However, to ensure fairness, Miss Melina, how about you first tell me about your past?"

To be honest, he was very curious about Melina's past.

You should know that although Melina has accompanied the player for the longest time in the game except for Torret, her identity and past are also the most mysterious.

No one knew, and no one mentioned it, as if Melina was wandering outside the border area, and her only purpose in life was to reach the Ash Cauldron as a fire girl and set fire to the trees.

But other than that, nothing is known. Even the fact that he is Marika's last son is guessed from many fragments of clues, and there is no conclusive evidence.

And the eyes that house Xiao Se still don’t know what’s going on.

"...about me?"

Melina hesitated for a moment, as if surprised, and then slowly said:

"...My memories are already hazy. Now I am searching, searching for the mission my mother gave me at the foot of the golden tree. Even if my flesh is burned and transformed into a soul-like body, I can still live."

"But I really don't remember anything more... I'm sorry."

"No need to apologize, Melina. It was just some small talk to ease the boredom of the journey."

Rinehart said she shouldn't be too concerned.

Although she had already said it once when Kulala asked last time, Melina still took the trouble to repeat it again.

Although the words are almost the same as last time.

But, is what Melina said really true?

The second half of the sentence was affirmative. Melina's body was indeed burned, and her form was also a soul. There were still burn marks and hideous scars on her hands from her lifetime.

But, has she really forgotten everything?

Has she really forgotten the mission her mother gave her?

To be honest, he was a little unsure. Even from Xiao Mu's face, which was always as calm as water, he couldn't tell whether she was lying.

But it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter whether she is lying or not.

After all, there was no conflict of interest between them, as they were all aiming to burn the trees.

To call back the sun, he must destroy the golden tree, so from the very beginning he and the golden tree have become mortal enemies.

What's more, he has now swallowed a part of the magic ring fragment.

That's right, the fragment of the magic ring that Greg exploded was in his hand, but it seemed to be swallowed up by his solar law as soon as he got it, or it seemed to be integrated into one with it.

He himself didn't know what was going on.

I only know that my strength seems to have become a little stronger.

However, he did not mention this matter to anyone, nor could he mention it to anyone.

"Well, now that Melina has finished her story, I'll also tell you about my past..."

Next, he recounted all his experiences starting from the Royal City of Rodel and after returning to Kalia.

Tell the story of Servais's evil deeds and the process of killing Servais.

It tells the story of his plan with Lani, Lani's choice between him and the royal family, and how he was finally wanted by the royal family and fled with Teacher Seren.

Of course, this does not include the transactions and plans with Marika. First of all, that is likely to be 404, and he is not interested in sharing his sex life with others.

Secondly, Marika’s plan cannot be told casually, at least not now. After all, who knows if there are ears on the wall.

Only after everything is settled can the truth be revealed to the world.

As for what the people who listened to the story would feel, he had no idea. After all, there was still no change in Melina's expression. She just remained silent, as if she was thinking about something.

And Ashimi also fell silent.

Only Kurara and Burke were deeply moved, especially Burke, who was in tears.

This guy really loves to cry.

However, inside his body, Marika, who was living in Ashmi's body, naturally heard all of this.

"Oh, I didn't expect that my lovely bed partner actually has such a loyal and gentlemanly side. He's so tough and unreasonable when treating others, boohoo..."

After hearing about Reinhardt's experience, the old fox Marika immediately covered her face and sobbed.

But Ashmi had seen through everything and knew that Malika was pretending.

Ever since she met this former golden tree deity, she understood how scheming this woman was.

What great acting.

However, she was curious about one thing.

"Lady Marika, do you think everything my master Reinhardt said is true?"

Ashmi expressed some disbelief.

Although she was born not long ago and has been on the ground for a short time, she is very clear about the characteristics of humans on the border land, especially the faded ones.

Are there really people who would give everything to serve a king like this?

"Of course, Ashmi... You've only known Reinhardt for a short time, so it's normal that you don't know him well."

Marika immediately stopped crying and said earnestly, her expression changing. "However, it's a bit wrong to say you don't understand Reinhardt. More accurately, you don't understand enough about the existence of a knight serving the king."

"They exist only for the king. They are willing to sacrifice everything, even their own lives, for the sake of the monarch or to protect that honor."

Just like the Black Blade Organization under her command, or Lutier, the personal guard knight beside her eldest son Godwin, who was willing to cut off their heads and bury them with Godwin and a group of soldiers and knights in order to protect him, and wandered around the border areas to guard them forever.

Or maybe Finlay, the leader of the Zunfu Knights and Marennia's deputy, who is under the command of her daughter Marennia.

In order to bring Malenia back to the Holy Tree, he carried the unconscious Malenia on his back and crossed the border alone, experienced countless hardships, and passed through the cold fog and frost of the Holy Snowfield and finally arrived at the Holy Tree.

Or maybe Mugram, one of the Knights of Kalia, who has been guarding the elevator of the Magic Academy's Great Library, just to protect the insane "Full Moon Queen" Reinara.

"...Ashimi doesn't understand."

After listening to this, Ashmi shook his head, feeling somewhat complicated.

She really couldn't understand the act of sacrificing one's life and life for others. According to her philosophy, shouldn't one live one's life for oneself?

Why live for others?

Even though she now serves Reinhardt as her master, she still doesn't understand and still has her own ideas.

Moreover, both Lady Torina and Lady Marica had promised her that when everything was over, she would be free again and no longer bound by any existence.

"...I understand, Ashimi. You haven't experienced much yet, so it's normal for you not to understand."

"Just stay with Reinhardt, and you'll understand it all one day."

Looking at Ashmi, who was only a head shorter than her, Malika reached out and touched her head, as if she were her own daughter.

Those golden eyes were filled with love.

"However, I believe my lovely bedmate must have his own reasons for making such a plan with Moon Princess Lani."

"He's not the kind of blindly loyal knight. He has his own ideas. He's probably trying to achieve some purpose by doing this."

Malika explained with a slight smile.

Should I say that she is worthy of being the first woman to have a friendship as close as Guan Yu and Bao Yu with him?

He actually knew Reinhardt so well that he even guessed that he had ulterior motives.

The reason he and Lani made this plan was simply because the border area was so large and he wanted to go out and take a look.

Plus, it was Lani, so she was willing to take the blame.

However, Lani also took the blame for a superficial crime, but she didn't care.

Compared to the humiliation Reinhardt suffered, her situation was nothing.

"...Hello, can anyone help me please?"

"anyone there?"

"Please, kindhearted people, help me..."

Just as they were passing through the mangrove forest and wandering at the edge of the forest, a faint call suddenly came from afar.

It’s a woman’s calling.

"...Want to go over and take a look?"

Melina suggested this, as if she had noticed Reinhardt's nosy nature.

"Well, let's go and have a look."

As he spoke, he walked towards the place where the sound came from.

If I'm not mistaken, the woman who just spoke should be Laya.

She was the daughter of Lakkad, who was sent to Lienia by Lakkad's concubine Yannis to deceive the Faded Ones passing by and then to lure them into the Volcano Mansion.

After a while, as expected, he found Laya.

In a pavilion temple standing in the middle of the lake not far away, a hunchbacked girl stood there and called out.

The girl spotted Reinhardt and her eyes lit up immediately. She called out in a slightly louder voice:

"The one over there... please, please come over here and help me."

"Be careful of traps." Melina warned softly.

It is unusual for a girl dressed in aristocratic clothes to appear in such a deserted place.

"It's fine."

He subconsciously grabbed Melina's little hand and comforted her.

Melina's body suddenly trembled slightly, her muscles tensed, and she looked down to see her hand being grabbed by Reinhardt, but she did not struggle, but let him pull her towards the pavilion.

"Hello, nice to meet you... It's a bit cold around here..."

Looking at Reinhardt's dress, Laya seemed to be inspired.