Dust of History Chapter 23: I finally lost you

Asa woke up.

This is the room in the hotel. The haystacks by the wall and the oil lamp on the table are still the same as when I left that night. I was lying on the bed where she was sleeping, and my head was resting on the hay woven pillow she used. Although it should have been a long time ago, I still felt the faint breath on it. The sun and the noise outside the window poured in, and this was Oufu's morning. Asa felt very light, very good, and never felt better. The bones and muscles of the hands are so strong, and the skin is full of healthy elasticity and complexion. The mind is extremely clear, and even the voices of every orc outside can be clearly distinguished.

Out of the gate of the hotel, the highland morning sun brings a pleasure that can penetrate the body. On the street, the orcs were busy shuttling back and forth, chatting and shouting, creating a scene of infinite vitality. The half-orc owner of the hotel was sitting at the door peeling the unpalatable tubers in his hand. It seemed that another group of merchants had come to the hotel. He's going to be busy again. The city is full of vitality and peace. Asa shook his head vigorously, the **** fear in his memory when he finally woke up seemed to be just a dream.

Some fragments of memory floated out from somewhere in my mind like a cloud of smoke. Although he couldn't move or speak during that half-dead time, he could still vaguely know what was happening around him. Although I don't remember it completely, I also vaguely know that everything has started again. The people around me are gone, and the enemies I once misunderstood are no longer enemies. Now it's just that I'm alone in a strange city, and a strange sense of loneliness comes over me.

"City Lord Cedros told you to wake up and go to the city hall to find him. He has something to tell you." The half-orc boss looked up at him, then lowered his head and continued to focus on the food in his hand.

"Ah? Oh." Asa nodded.

Come to the city hall, the city lord of Cedros is holding a meeting with the elders of various tribes, and Asa is waiting in the city hall. It was still so busy here, some half-orcs and human officials were talking with each other, some were discussing with official documents, and there were also a few ogres, werewolves, and lizardmen among them. Voices in various languages ​​come and go, and figures with different appearances intermingle and intersperse, making it more lively inside.

General Grew came in through the gate with a few werewolves and ogres. These orcs are all wearing weapons and armor, and it seems that they are the fighting troops led by him. General Gelu just glanced at him twice and nodded to him, then led the orc men into another conference hall.

Asa looked at Gru and couldn't help but also nodded. Is this the terrifying enemy in the last memory? He suddenly remembered a story: Someone slept in the mountain and had a dream. After going down the mountain, he found that a hundred years had passed and the world had completely changed. And he now feels as if he had such a century-long dream.

The world has changed. So what about her?

The meeting is finally over. The Lord of Cedros walked out of the conference hall with a smile on his face and waved to Asa, who followed him to the street.

"Has she gone back..." After listening to the narration of the city lord Sedros, Asa just said something to himself.

Sedros nodded and said: "Yes, she went back by herself. Go home and get married."

The word "self" sounds particularly harsh. Asa didn't know whether Cedros meant to express it that way or he heard it that way. He felt as if his chest had been bumped and stabbed by something from the inside. It was very painful, stuffy, and sore, and he even felt himself trembling.

"What are your plans?" Sedros looked at him and asked.

Asa was silent, without any expression on his face. The street still seems to be so lively, peaceful and full of vitality. All kinds of orcs and humans walked, ran, shouted, and talked. But these commotions seem to be just phantoms, as if they are too far away to reach and have nothing to do with me. He just walked step by step alone. Sedros looked at him from the side, didn't speak, just walked with him.

Finally, he sighed and murmured: "I want to travel around and see and travel to various places. This is a wish I have made a long time ago."

"Oh? Don't you want to go back to the capital to find her?" Sedros asked in surprise.

This is of course not encouraging, just a little curiosity. Young people's feelings are usually sent but not received.

"Since she wants to leave by herself, she must have her own reasons. Why should I go to her?"

"Oh...it's commendable that young people know how to choose so well." Cedros nodded.

"I don't know what the trade-offs are, but an old man once told me, 'The world doesn't revolve around your feelings', I think it makes sense. She has her choice." Asa's My mind is muddled and stiff, but I listen to myself saying such great truths that seem to be human and understand the world.

"Hahahaha." Sedros laughed. seems to be satisfied with this answer. He nodded and said, "By the way, only those who don't care about their children's personal feelings are qualified to achieve great things." He pointed to the street like an artist introducing his favorite works and said, "First of all, let me ask you, what do you think of this city?" Like?"

"Very good." Asa nodded.

"But did you know that two years ago, this place was just a barren land. And the army of the Ainfast Empire was about to drive out all the orcs on this highland. These are almost the same as us humans The ethnic group will soon disappear from this continent forever. You must know that their history is actually as old as ours, but their cultural forms are completely different. They all stick to their primitive way of life and ancient beliefs, rejecting Communicate and refuse to progress. As humans continue to grow, they have become a weak and savage group. But, look at the present.” His expression is no longer showing his works, but like a father showing his son. "Look at the vibrant scene here. Every orc is working hard to build this home of his own. Have you seen such a vibrant city? Their original beliefs and ways of life have been destroyed with the destruction of the past tribes. Completely disappeared. Those who survived the massacre of human beings are all young people. They grew up in active self-struggle and hard work. Getting along with human beings also made them no longer have hatred, and they no longer believed in unwarranted gods and Ancestors, but freedom, the legal system, and hard work and struggle. In just two years, they built such a city, and it will grow stronger in the future. It may even become the most powerful country on this continent Although I lead them, I am not the ruler here. There is no need for a ruler here. I guide them in the initial stage of this creation, and I will further improve the laws and systems in the future, so that the residents here can govern themselves. Such a belief system, freedom, equality, hard work and vigorous country is the greatest country. Is there anything more interesting and meaningful than creating such a city and establishing such a country from scratch? ?” He waved his hand casually, his gray beard and wrinkled face did not reduce his vigor and pride at all. "What kind of affair between children, love between you and me. Those short-lived things are nothing compared to these big undertakings that can change history and the history of civilization."

Sedros looked at Asa, those young eyes were full of fighting spirit and hope. "I can see that you are a very capable person. How about you, are you interested in helping me build such a country with General Gelu? Believe me, the joy you feel in pioneering and progressing is unparalleled, and you You are young, maybe you can take over to lead this country in the future." The words that come out of his mouth can make every young person feel excited. "At that time, the development of the entire continent will be changed by your hands."

"Forget it." Asa shook his head feebly. "I'm really not interested in these big things. Now I just want to travel and adventure freely."

"I misread you." Sedros stared at him and suddenly smiled.

"What?"

"It's not that you don't stick to your children's personal relationship, you don't even know how to stick to it. You don't know how to deal with your feelings at all. You're afraid." The old man smiled slyly. "You are too simple and kind. But those old guys know a little too much of the truth. Hehe, even if it is true, sometimes it is better to know less."

Asa said nothing. He is so troubled in his mind now that he is not even interested in delving into the meaning of this sentence.

"But I advise you to go back to the capital." Sedros took out a scroll and handed it to Asa. "This is the teleportation scroll that Bishop Ronis left for you. I tell you to go back after waking up."

The royal capital, the duke's mansion, the wedding. Asa immediately had such an association in his mind. He shook his head and said, "I really don't really want to go to that place anymore. It's not bad to start traveling like this."

"You'd better not run around. The elves are looking for you everywhere." Sedros seemed to think of something suddenly, and said, "By the way, if you go back to the capital, you'd better be careful of Duke Mrak .”

"Aren't you with him?" Asa was surprised by this reminder. "Is he the one who has been helping you block the news about Oufu's establishment?"

Sedros gave him a meaningful look and said. "Anyway, just be careful. I heard Xiaoyi tell the story about the two of you in the swamp. It seems that you are probably the soldier who ran away from General Gelu?"

Asa nodded.

Cedros said: "In two years, nearly a thousand people were killed by us. Only you are the only one who can escape from General Gru. Because of the reason for the prevention of war during this period General Gelu is very busy, but he asked me to tell you that although it was a misunderstanding last time, it was really an interesting battle, and I hope to have the opportunity to fight against you again."

Asa smiled bitterly: "But I don't find it interesting at all, and I absolutely hope to have such an opportunity again."

Sedros patted Asa on the shoulder and said: "Okay, you go back. I'm going to work too."

"I said I wouldn't go back..." Asa murmured.

Definitely not going back. He wanted to make a decision, but found that his heart was empty without the slightest strength.

A few days later, a blue light flashed in the teleportation magic circle of the Imperial Capital Academy of Magic.

The blue-white magic light around him faded away, and Asa found that he had come from the wilderness to the magic circle of the Magic Academy in just a blink of an eye.

Finally back.

Walking out of the Magic Academy, Asa looked at the streets of the capital, which he hadn't seen for a long time, in a daze. He has been feeling this way for a while, at a loss. There seems to be a part of the body empty, and it feels uncomfortable, and it seems that something is blocking it. Although I decided to go on a trip early, I had no idea where I should go. After walking alone in the wilderness for a few days, after waking up from a lonely afternoon nap in the bushes, I suddenly took out the teleportation scroll and pulled it out for use.

"I'm back again." Asa walked back to Sandro's big house and pushed open the door of the big house. This is his home in the capital.

Old Sandro was still messing with corpses, as if that was the only thing he could do forever. Seeing Asa come back, he was still not surprised, glanced at him and said, "Why do you feel so weak this time?"

Asa approached and looked at Sandro's face with indistinct beard and hair, shook his head and said, "Because I remembered that I still have to work here, so I don't have much energy."

My heart is still empty and uncomfortable, maybe it will be better to live here for a while. Asa missed the ordinary life with Sandro before.

"Oh?" Sandro was a little surprised. "It's rare to see such a reputable young man now. In fact, I almost forgot about it. I heard that you were beaten to death for stealing that book in the west? Fortunately, I have already got the book back." , for the sake of your professional ethics and reputation, you can be exempted from the previous jobs. You are free now, and you can do whatever you want."

What to do? what do i want to do Asa was stunned.

"By the way, give me back that overalls." Sandro waved his hand and glanced at him. "It seems a bit dangerous to wear this thing on you now."

Asa took off the robe and handed it to him. Sandro spread out this legendary top-level defensive equipment on the table, and placed a few hands and feet on it.

For the first time in his life, Asa spent money to buy a suit of clothes in the store on Wangdu Street. He himself doesn't know how to choose, so he doesn't need to say anything, he just needs to take out a shiny gold coin, and the boss's buddy will come to him to take care of it. After putting on his clothes, he combed his hair and shaved his face at the boss's strong request. I was a little surprised when I took a picture in front of the mirror, and I didn't know that I actually looked like this. It seems that they are no worse than those noble young knights.

Asa suddenly remembered that the bishop and the Duke's appointment document, Sedros, had returned them to him, as if they should be returned to them, so he walked slowly and unknowingly to the Duke's mansion.

After the servant informed, Duke Mrak personally came to greet him at the door, with the same kind and kind smile on his face. He didn't see his deputy, Knight Clovis. With the duke's sophistication, he naturally knew what kind of people not to meet on any occasion.

"I have been waiting for you. I must thank you very much for saving the little girl from the clutches of those kidnappers." The Duke led Asa into the Duke's mansion. Although he was still smiling brightly, he was secretly in a state of confusion.

He was relieved that his daughter came back obediently before the wedding date. Although the daughter didn't mention much about what happened outside, the Duke still guessed from a few words that the young man had already arrived in Oufu City, so he probably realized that he had been working for Oufu City all the time. And block the news. What if this matter gets out? I have lied to him before, but now it is very difficult to lie to him again. Just kill him to silence him? No, the consequences of offending the bishop are even more unimaginable. Where should I start... But this is another opponent who doesn't get into it. Power is not interested in him, and money is not attractive to him. I used to misunderstand that this young man was obsessed with his youngest daughter, but it seemed obviously not the case. As for the eldest daughter who was chasing after him, she looked like something had happened when she came back, but she was about to get married soon, so of course one chip couldn't bet on two places...

Compared to the revolving thoughts and troubles in the Duke's heart, Asa is like a piece of wood. He numbly followed the Duke walking in the Duke's mansion. This place is still so luxurious and beautiful, and you can see people walking around everywhere busy making arrangements, decorating with lights and festoons, full of joy.

"Father, my sister's wedding dress is ready to try on, please go and have a look." Chris ran from the front, and was a little surprised to see Asa, and kept looking at him in surprise .

"Let's take a look together, the little girl is able to rely on you."

Hearing the invitation from Duke Mrak, Asa suddenly had a strange feeling in his heart. It's a feeling of finally finding it. Now he finally understood why he came back by accident, why he came to the Duke's mansion unknowingly, it was all to see her.

Follow the Duke through a short corridor. He felt that he had never walked such a difficult and thrilling road. With every step, he could hear his own heartbeat pushing the blood to his head and rushing upwards.

Finally, after turning through a door, she appeared in front of her eyes.

She is no longer wearing the dirty adventurer outfit, but a snow-white wedding dress, like a fairy in mythology, her thick black hair is coiled up nicely, and she is no longer tied casually. Something happened. With a face thinly painted with rouge and eyebrows slightly made up, she has never looked so beautiful.

Boom. Asa felt that his originally empty chest was filled instantly. It turned out that the vacant place was her.

She saw Asa. Unbelievable surprise at first, and then a flush flushed her cheeks, dwarfing the rouge on them. Although she tried to restrain herself, there was a flash of light in her eyes. Her body trembled slightly.

It seems that I want to make up for the emptiness that has been empty for so long. The feeling in my chest is not just full, but surging. Countless huge impulses collided and entangled with each other, and they were about to burst out of the chest immediately. Looking at the sparkle in her eyes, his heart ached. It hurt like a knife.

As long as she calls, a footstep, a movement, or a look in her eyes, he can immediately rush over, and the anger in his chest will explode immediately. It doesn't matter if this is the Duke's Mansion or not, even if it's the imperial palace, he will draw his sword and take her out together with thousands of troops. What is their life and what is the world like? F*ck it.

However, she finally restrained herself in the end, blinked, the sparkle in her eyes disappeared, and all traces of excitement gradually returned to calm. And he saluted him like an ordinary guest, and smiled slightly.

Asa could hear the sound of his internal organs being broken, being crushed alive by the tsunami in his chest.

The Duke's slender eyes flicked over the two of them, and with his subtle insight into the world, he naturally saw everything clearly.

"My good daughter is really the most beautiful bride in the world." No one can see what the Duke is thinking. He is a perfect example of the image of a kind father before a daughter gets married. Daughter, kissed her face. "You guys prepare slowly, I still have business matters to deal with Mr. Asa."

"Come with me." The Duke patted Asa on the shoulder.

Asa followed the Duke into a room like a walking dead. The Duke himself closed the doors and windows. Only then did Asa realize that this seemed to be the Duke's bedroom.

A bedroom is a place to sleep. A person is usually only fully relaxed when he is sleeping, so the bedroom is the home of the home, a true 'nest', a place that truly belongs to oneself. This most private place is definitely not used to receive guests casually. And if it is really used for reception, there are only two possibilities. One is that there is no other place available, and the Duke's Mansion will definitely not find a place to talk about things. The second is that it must be the most personal and secret thing to talk to people.

The Duke looked at Asa and said, "Xiaoyi is going to get married the day after tomorrow. Married to the son of a Marquis of the Erni family, Knight Clovis." The strange thing is that his face no longer has the signature look His gentle smile was replaced by a cold indifference.

Asa let out an expressionless voice without any emotion, indicating that he knew.

"But Xiaoyi doesn't like him, and he really hates him. He doesn't like Xiaoyi either. But they still want to get married, do you know why?"

"I don't know." Asa replied almost reactively, he was still out of his mind.

"Because of power. After I marry the Erni family, it will be of great benefit to the power of both parties, especially me. My status and real power in the court will take this opportunity to skyrocket. You have already been there Oufu, I've seen that orc city, do you know why I risked so much and agreed to help them find a way to block the news of the city's construction?"

Even Asa was in a trance, but he was a little surprised by the Duke's frankness and directness. He shook his head: "I don't know."

"It's still because of power. After the establishment of Oufu City, it will have a great impact on the interior of the empire. If I marry the Erni family, I will take advantage of the political turmoil caused by this. It may not even be under one person. And more than ten thousand people." Duke Mrak's tiny eyes showed a light like a vulture, which probably no one had ever seen before. "But do you know why I am so obsessed with power? Are you so thirsty?"

"I don't know." Asa was a little shocked, he could feel the unusualness in the Duke's words.

The Duke looked into Asa's eyes, and said in a knife-like voice that was completely different from his usual gentle tone: "Because I used to be like you, watching the woman I liked being snatched away by others .And that person may not even be as good as one of my little fingers."

"At that time, I was younger than you, and I was as chic and free as you. I wandered alone in the world, criss-crossing the battlefield, drinking and singing. I liked a woman very much, and she liked me very much. I thought that with a sword in my hand It is enough to protect the women around me, and I don’t worry about the rest of the world. But unfortunately, this world is not a world with only two people. In order to protect the status and interests of her family, she had to become a nobleman In the end, I was implicated in the war and died. From then on, I realized that in this society composed of countless people, the power of an individual is negligible, and only power is the power in this society. So I have been Work hard to climb up, be faster and taller than anyone else."

Asa looked in surprise at this man who had always been so deep and so calm, his current passion and fanaticism were comparable to the craziest heathen.

The duke's expression is overflowing with real emotions and a living vitality, which is something that even the best acting skills can't imitate. Once a stupid person with a clumsy tongue speaks out his true emotions and agitations, he can convince the listener emotionally even if he cannot convince people theoretically. Besides, the Duke is by no means a fool.

"I can see that Xiaoyi likes you very much. She is my daughter, and I know her well. I can also see that you like her very much. I see the shadow of my past in you. But this marriage is absolutely It cannot be changed, it affects political struggles, and may involve the lives of tens of millions of people. At this point, there is no room for personal feelings.”

The duke's eyes locked Asa's eyes, sorrow, pity, majesty and salvation were all in his expression, like a martyr. "Do you feel painful? Sad? Feel powerless? Do you want me to tell you how to overcome this pain?"

Asa stared blankly at the Duke and listened.

The Duke held out his hand. "Come and do it with me. You are a very capable and promising person. I have told you all my secrets. You can ride this coming storm with me. Only go to get the greatest power to come Standing at the pinnacle of this society, you can no longer be controlled by the power of this society and control it. Only then can you let your emotions surpass this society. Only then can you get everything you think of, without having such a Painful. You are luckier than me, and you can even recover what you have lost."

True emotion is the most precious thing in everyone's heart. The more sophisticated a person is, the less likely he is to show it to others. But only those who even use this real and most precious thing as a means of communication are the real masters of scheming~IndoMTL.com~ No one will not be moved by other people's true feelings, especially this passion It is time for the words lurking in the heart.

The Duke saw something burning in the eyes of the young man in front of him.

No young man is immune to love, and no young man is immune to the passions and ambitions that keep the world underfoot. And when the two are combined together, it is enough to make the youthful elements in their blood boil, burn, and even excrete.

But with a long sigh, the fire in the young man's eyes went out again.

Asa pressed back the Duke's inviting hand and said, "Forget it. I think it's better to live a little easier. And she...wouldn't want me like this. I can hear your words I am very touched by the truth. Please rest assured that I will never tell anyone anything."

He escaped, not even daring to take another look at the room where she was. He was afraid that if he took another look at her, he would agree to the Duke desperately.

He turned the corner hastily and bumped into a man. He just wanted to let go, but the man let out a cry of joy and hugged him with a warm hug.