The Knight's Journey to the Empire

"I heard that you went to the West to join the army, and I also heard that there was a war over there. You didn't know that, and I was worried to death." Adam said affectionately with a misty look in his eyes.

"Worried about me? What are you worried about? I am your brother and I am very lucky... Hey, hey, what are you looking at?" Soran pretended to be surprised.

"Oh my god, are you gay? I'm telling you, I have the normal sexual orientation, and we are just pure friends. There is absolutely no possibility for us, so just give up on this idea!"

Sauron: ━Σ(?Д?|||)━

"You fucking bastard!" Adam threw the wine in his hand over and roared angrily, "I'm normal too!"

Adam: !!?(╬???)?

Soran dodged with a laugh, feeling relaxed and happy.

I don’t know how long it has been, but only in front of this good brother and best friend can I joke around like this, let go of the responsibilities on my shoulders, and no longer have to pretend to be myself.

This feeling is so good.

"Alright, alright, I won't joke with you anymore!" Soran was the first to beg for mercy: "I went to the West, the war there is basically over, the overall situation is settled now, there won't be any more waves."

"As for me, I did participate in this war and made some contributions. Now I have returned home in glory."

"Oh, what kind of achievement did you make?" Adam asked with some confusion.

News from the West had not yet arrived, and he did not know the specific situation.

"Ah, it's hard to explain in a few words. I'd better not say more!" Soran didn't want his good brother to worry about him, so he didn't elaborate. Instead, he asked, "Let's talk about you. What about you? How are you? Are you doing well?"

Perhaps Adam saw that Soran didn't want to explain too much, and thought that he had something to hide, so he stopped asking.

"As for me, it's hard to describe. I'm the captain of the security team. I go to work on time and leave work on time every day. I watch a few people coming in and out of the city gate. I just eat and wait for death!"

"When I have nothing to do, I hang out with my bad friends. I spend my days in a daze, neither starving to death nor living well. What a miserable life!"

Adam said, sighing.

Finally, he drank another glass.

“No way, so miserable?” Sauron was really a little surprised.

"What else do you think?" Adam rolled his eyes at him. "Connat City is called a city, but it's actually just a remote and poor place! The captain of the security team is just a sinecure, and the salary is low. My mother wanted to introduce a girl to me, but I didn't dare to agree."

"I can't even support myself now, how can I continue to abuse others!"

Adam was visibly depressed.

It’s good that he is not married now, because the mother of Eric’s family can help him.

After all, his mother is still thinking about him.

If they get married, they will really have to separate.

If the family is divided, what can a bastard get?

As the saying goes: Birds of a feather flock together.

Although Adam has various minor flaws, he is essentially good and kind.

Of course, this kind of kindness is not the kind of Madonna kindness.

There is no such thing as self-sacrifice or selfless dedication.

This kind of kindness means not dragging others down or causing trouble for others. (Except for visiting brothels, which is a physiological need, and of course there are psychological needs as well)

And this is actually the reason why Sauron has a close relationship with him.

Because from this point of view, they should belong to the same kind of people.

Hmm, it should be!

At least that's what Soran thinks...

"So how's your progress in cultivating your fighting spirit?" Soran observed briefly with his Arcane Eyes.

I found that Adam's values ​​didn't change much, and were still the same as a year ago, 22/24.

“When I first came out, I was able to practice hard for two months, but later on, when I saw that I couldn’t make a breakthrough, I accepted my fate and simply gave up, just getting by.”

Adam spoke in a very calm tone, as if giving up practicing fighting spirit was really normal for him.

Soran frowned and wanted to say something, but when he saw Adam's attitude, he swallowed the words back.

"What about you? You are so outstanding. You have been tempered on the battlefield this time. I guess you have already broken through to the entry-level knight level by now?"

"Yes, I have made a breakthrough and now I am a knight!" Soran said with a smile, releasing a ray of fighting spirit without any concealment.

He actually wanted to use this method to motivate Adam.

After all, he is too decadent now.

"Awesome, you're worthy of being my brother. I finally heard some good news. Come on, let's have a drink first!" Adam raised his glass and shouted excitedly.

He was happy for Soran from the bottom of his heart.

The wine glasses clinked and both drank them down in one gulp.

"Brother, where do you want to go in the future? I think I might as well quit my job as the team leader and go wandering with you. It's better to see the outside world than to die here in a cowardly way."

"You don't know, I envy those bards in the tavern so much when they talk about the wonderful world outside!"

Adam continued to flirt with Soren.

The speaker has no intention, the listener has the heart.

Hearing this, Soran fell into deep thought. Maybe this would really work.

When your own territory is just being established, it must be developed, especially business.

But there are no people with rich business experience in my team!

Well, Javier barely counts as one.

But he certainly couldn't go, as he still had to take on the position of steward.

Adam comes from a wealthy merchant family and has some talent for business. The key is that he studied at the Donbass Knight Academy.

Nowadays, if you know a little bit of writing and a little bit of math, you are considered a talent.

Adam must be considered an excellent student!

And he is my close friend for many years.

This is a very important identity because this is a brother who can be fully trusted.

So, all in all, this seems like a good option.

Well, Soran thinks it’s good.

"Adam, you have a good idea. Maybe you can really follow me!" Soran said in a firm tone, looking straight at Adam.

"Come on, brother, don't I know what I am like? If I follow you, I will only cause trouble for you." Adam was still just teasing, not noticing the change in Soran's tone. "I was just joking, don't take it seriously."

"I'm not kidding you, Adam. Really, I need your help!" Soran looked directly at Adam, his tone still firm.

"I'm not gay, don't even think about it..." Adam wanted to continue teasing, but when he saw Soran looking straight at him, he frowned and felt that things seemed complicated.

So he asked tentatively: "How exactly do you say it?"

Soran then simply repeated to Adam how he had been awarded honors and medals for his service on the western battlefield and how he had been made a hereditary noble.

He also expressed the hope that Adam could come to help him develop his territory, establish a caravan, and open up trade routes.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!" Adam turned his wine glass upside down on the table, expressing disbelief at what his good brother said in person.

"Brother, are you sure what you said is true and you are not lying to me? Aren't you making fun of me?"

"Of course it's true, brother. How could I lie to you? I really need your help." Soran sincerely invited his friend.

"No, no, no, brother, that's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about the fact that you have made up stories to comfort me, including being awarded honors for your meritorious service and being named a hereditary noble and obtaining hereditary territory." Adam raised his question.

"Of course it's true, brother. How could I lie to you about such an important matter?" Soran was speechless.

How come no one believes this truth?

Adam was silent for a long time, then he roared loudly with ecstasy on his face: "Fuck, brother, damn, you are so awesome!"

The sound was deafening, penetrating the walls, and everyone in the Sundiata Tavern heard it.

It even reached the street outside.

"What's wrong with you?" Soran said helplessly.

Adam was yelling loudly. He was the closest to it and his head was buzzing from the shock.

But Soran was also happy, because he knew that his good brother was happy from the bottom of his heart.

I am afraid that my brothers will suffer, and I am also afraid that my brothers will become landlords.

This doesn't exist between the two of them.