Violet and the Thorn Bird

Two days later, Sean took the Ratman to bid farewell to Gal.

"Good luck," Gal said, "bro."

"I'll be waiting for you in the abyss." Sean got on his horse, his cloak was lifted to reveal the saber at his waist, he leaned on the sword and bowed his head to Gal, "Follow my king's orders at any time, Yinuo will take me over everything To your side. Don't forget, I am your knight, whenever."

"Go." Gal backed away, "I'll fight for my brother, too, whenever."

Sean reined in his horse and turned around, running to the front of the carriage team.Dude poked his head out of the carriage, looked at Gal and saluted silently.The old man lay in the carriage and woke up with the shaking.He was very old, weaker from the digging in the ground.

"Dude..." the old man called out softly. He saw Dude's head in deep thought in the swaying dim light, and said, "You are being swallowed by anxiety."

Dude tucked in the blanket for him. "I'm being stalked by suspicion, sir."

"What's shaking you?" The old man coughed and rolled over.

The carriage bumped over the stones, and Dude looked at the window again, where there were only receding trees and falling snowflakes.He was silent for a long time, and finally leaned over beside the old man, and whispered, "Have you also noticed that His Majesty the Demon King has changed amazingly." He thought, "It's just... like another person."

The snow on the treetops "slapped" to the ground and was run over by the wheels of the car.

Gal sneezed, the tip of his nose flushed with cold.He watched the convoy go away, and the continuous black was buried in the forest.

"I asked the elves to open the way for them." Gray shouted from behind, "Don't worry about Gal, your brother is also my brother! He is a good drinker, next time we invite him to the wilderness, we swear we can drink a tavern! "

"Leave a way out for the tavern, it won't knock a coin out of your pocket." Gal took out his handkerchief and blew his nose, "It's too cold today, can we light the fire again at night?"

"You hold the Borg," Fanny said. "He's not afraid of the cold. Be content, kid! The cub and I are freezing."

"Where are your children? Are there any warm ones?" Gal asked.

"They're plants," Fanny said, "not just random artifacts!"

"Okay." Gall ran back along the swept path.

Fanny followed up and asked, "Where's Borg? He hasn't shown up today."

"He fell asleep." Gal went up the steps, turned around and replied, "I've been sleeping since I had breakfast today."

"Your nightlife..." Fanny clicked her tongue.

"You'd better pay attention to him." Gray raised his voice, "Borg's sleep is often related to the imprint. I have always been concerned about this matter. You know Gal, the Vulcan imprint is different from others."

Gal responded, pushed open the door and entered the room.Borg was not on the bed, and there was the sound of water in the bathroom, and soon he came out with cold drops of water.

"A strong beast can be knocked down by the cold, and you're still showering with cold water?" Gall sat on a chair looking at Borg, whistling at his abs.

"Cold water is easy to wake up." Borg put on his clothes, buttons blocked Gall's eyes, "Has he left already?"

"Yes, just a few minutes ago, you didn't say goodbye tacitly." Gal kissed his fingertips, and slid his hand along Borg's waist into his clothes, "You are so hot, dear."

"The correct response to stroking." Borg grabbed Gal's hand, let it stick to his waist, and pulled him closer, "We are more worthy of learning this word than having a tacit understanding with him."

"I think we have a tacit understanding..." Gal frowned, "Borg, you are really hot. Is the imprint making trouble?"

Borg let go of him and took the water on the table, "It's a little restless today."

"We haven't fought recently." Gal lightly pulled Borg's collar away, but didn't see the mark on his back, "...it didn't show up."

"It's struggling," Borg said, "but it can't get away. I'll step on the chain and lock it inside me until it's quiet."

"That doesn't sound like a mark," Gall said. "How should I help you?"

The water Borg drank didn't moisten his dry lips. He pulled his neckline a little annoyedly, looked at Gal with focused blue eyes, "Kiss me."

Gal obviously has no heart, but he feels that the tree man's tears will also be conquered by Borg's expression.

I can't stand it.

Roseanne didn't leave St. Verth.

Her carriage almost ran into someone as it was running towards the palace.The groom's yelling was accompanied by the lashing of the horsewhip. Roseanne's maid pushed the car door and ordered to the rude groom, "Don't treat people like this, stop shouting, this is not the behavior taught by the lady." Then the maid looked at the person who was being lifted up. The old man said gently, "I apologize for the recklessness of this servant. Miss, please accept these silver coins and go to a doctor to make sure you are not injured."

Roseanne is wearing a dark red dress today, and roses are still her symbol.She has proper makeup, and today she has lost her charm and become dignified and elegant.The maid bowed her head back into the car and whispered to her.

"Zodont?" Roseanne slightly pushed the side of the car window, and she saw the person who helped the old man carry a striking epee, "This poor little guy is still in St. Vers? I thought his sister was married to St. Toque can give him some protection."

"The violet's brilliance is gone." The maid said quietly, "Maybe she should consider the Green family. Stoke can't be the straw for the poor."

"Although I really want to form an alliance with 'Human Shield', we don't have any suitable boys." Roseanne just glanced at it, "It's a pity, let's go."

The maid leaned over and called the carriage to start running again.

Don't the Greens have boys of the right age?No, Randolph was coming of age.It's just that Jodont is useless, and Roseanne values ​​the throne lion more than the rising and falling shields.

Jodont Seeger.

Like discarded garbage, Jodont has already been out of the game, and strange names should not be involved in this unpredictable duel.The Grimms had ended the Jodont family history, and Violet and Shield's engagement no longer held Roseanne's eye.Right now, Green is the strongest.

will be stronger.

Seeger was nothing more than a stray dog ​​on the side of the road to Roseanne, and she threw him a few silver coins like a beggar.There is indifference hidden in the line of her smiling lips. In her opinion, Jodont's "integrity" has long been destroyed in the changes, and hypocrisy is the label they should have now.

"This silly boy," Roseanne said, "I've heard him complain that Randolph is too cruel, and he has sympathy for snake people. The world is always full of such people, who use 'kindness' as a mantra to balance their hearts. Useless. The hypocrite is annoying, he does nothing about it in the blame, he takes it as kindness, but it's just deceiving himself. The tragedy of the snake man is still going on, what has he done about it other than complaining? He set his eyes on the false role model, thinking that he is becoming a good person, but the most terrifying thing in this world is self-righteousness." Roseanne's beautiful fingers tapped on her knee, "Jodont has fallen."

"And the qualifications are not good." The maid bowed her head and echoed, "He didn't even let the 'Standing Guard' see the sun."

"That's because humans no longer need guards." Roseanne said, "The devil can't stop the wheel of money, and the abyss has become the backyard of the Green people. Money is the sword. Green will replace all families, and our time has come. "

The carriage stopped, and the maid helped her get out of the carriage.She put on her cloak and looked up at the palace above the high steps.

"As it is now." Roseanne stepped up the steps, "The roses grow wantonly on the lion's throne."

Arthur stood at the top, and the wind made him look precarious.Randolph shook off the cloak for him from the side to block the wind and snow.Roseanne came from the steps calmly, and Arthur looked at her with a smile gradually appearing.

"Your Majesty is waiting for me here." Roseanne saluted, "I should let the carriage run faster."

She was already half an hour late.

"I wish I could see the snow. Randolph always disagrees." Arthur coughed. "Because you wait for the beauty to get what you want, don't worry. Come on Roseanne, everyone is waiting for the meadow rose."

"I came to the palace because of what His Majesty is worried about," Roseanne said. "The dwarf is tough. Gray is not as reasonable as his father. He is flouting the dignity of the royal family. I think the dwarf should be punished. I was surprised by Tabor's retreat." , maybe the warmth of Violet made him forget the pride that Violet should have. He is bowing his head to the dwarf, and even forgave the dwarf's violation. But I will never compromise, and the Green people will not compromise. For this reason, we obey His Majesty's order, I am willing to provide the army and all the reserve supplies, all of which will be handed over to you, my lord, to teach the dwarves a lesson and make them be more honest."

Arthur supported Randolph, "You want to start a war against the dwarves?"

"They provoked anger," Roseanne said, "and it is up to their lives to heal. The lion roars in the heart of the kingdom, and you are an irresistible king. They dug through the kingdom, challenged your limits, trampled on your majesty, How can we stand by like the cowardly Stoker? Your Majesty." The words uttered from her red lips were firm, "You should punish them."

"War costs money," said Arthur. "Green wants to pay for it?"

"We are your treasury." Roseanne smiled, "You should regard this place as an inexhaustible source. Because of His Majesty's kindness, we have spread all over the country, and the roads of money converge like streams. This is all yours." —Help. It's time for us to repay you a little favor, even if it's a war."

"Humans shouldn't kill each other." Arthur drooped his long eyelashes, showing some timidity, "War will make the kingdom bleed."

"Appropriate sacrifices are always necessary. For a more stable order, dwarves must become the cornerstone." Roseanne took a step closer, "Besides, they are not humans."

Arthur seemed to be trembling, and Randolph grabbed his shoulders and stepped away from his sister's strong attack, blocking Roseanne.

"My agitation shocked His Majesty, and I am deeply sorry for that." Roseanne took a slight step back in her aggressiveness.She patted her chest and reproached, "You should remind me, Randolph."

"I'm reminding you," Randolph said. "Stand back to your proper position, sister."

"Here I am," said Roseanne. "There is no doubt about the matter. The dwarves will use this passage to do something dangerous at any time. I have received information that this passage is full of gunpowder. What if they want to take revenge on St. Forth?" ? They must be dealt with immediately. The Greens will always be loyal to His Majesty, I am so excited."

"It's kindness." Arthur forced a smile on his pale face, "If that's the case, let the Greens handle it. Do you need Randolph?"

"Need." Roseanne said, "But unfortunately he will definitely refuse me to stay by your side. This is also out of safety considerations, so this time I don't need Randolph to accompany me."

"Then I await the triumph," said Arthur. "May the god Anchre bless the army of the Greens."

"Vulcan and Luck are with us," Roseanne said. "The balance has turned in our favor."

Randolph escorts Roseanne into the carriage as she leaves.

"Your tone today was too much." Randolph held the car door, "How could you treat him like that? He's already shaking!"

"Aren't you happy?" Roseanne said calmly, "The lion is trembling in your arms, obedient like a sheep, a man should look forward to this scene."

"Winter keeps him busy with other things, he's tired," Randolph said, "and you're still calling him about the dwarves? Old Brown's hurt, Borg's staying with Gray, let's Let them die there together! He should have died long ago, it's as simple as that."

"Easy?" Roseanne sneered, "There is nothing simpler than your brain. You have been completely confused by Arthur, and you have no sense at all. If it is so easy to kill Borg, then no one will let him live until now. Although I told you not to be cowardly, I also hope that you can learn to be humble! Richard has already returned to St. Forth, how long have you been with him? Do you think that your sword skills no longer need the guidance of the sword god? You He will only stay by Arthur's side! He will not die if he is half a step away from him. He has passed through many cold winters. Although death threatens him at any time, he has no success. He knows what to do! He understands himself better than you What should I do!"

"You're always so tough!" Randolph drew back. "I hate your toughness."

"It's the toughness you hate that keeps us alive." Roseanne suddenly raised her voice. She sat in the car and looked at Randolph. "It's the toughness you hate that brought the Green family back to life. If we lose this toughness , means that we lose all chips and no longer have any confidence, and it also means that anyone may take your place today and become Arthur's knight! Look at Zodonte! Concession will only lead to fall, and loss of brilliance. You and I will have everything No! Randolph!" she said bitterly, "Stupid brother!"

"Toughness makes you headstrong and conceited." Randolph said, "You can no longer listen to anyone's advice, and your ambition has already surpassed the glory of the family! We have occupied the money, and we can already..."

A slap was slapped on the side of his face suddenly, and Randolph stopped talking.

"Your headstrong and conceited sister." Roseanne leaned over in the carriage, "carrying an unprecedented weight for a family. We have no retreat, Randolph, ambition pushes everyone to bite the ground, and stopping means death. I stop If I don’t get down, I have to keep going, whether I’m pushing ambition or ambition is pushing me, we’ve stepped up the steps, and no one has any other choice.” She sat back, her lonely shoulder line became a bleakness in the shadows inside the car and she said, "Go and watch over your Arthur, he is worth more than your sister. I don't want to see you again till the winter is over."

The carriage left, and Randolph stood where he was.

Covered in snow in frustration, he clenched the saber at his waist.

"My lord." The maid who has been silent behind called Randolph softly, and presented him with a long box, "Miss gave you a New Year's gift. The army is going to the deep soldier forest, and until the triumphant return, the lady needs to sit at home on the grass and command Military supplies. We can’t reunite on New Year’s Eve, so we can only give you gifts in advance.”

She handed out the gift, said nothing more, turned and got into another waiting carriage.

Randolph was silent for a moment, then opened the box.

There are two long arrows on display. The body of the arrow is the only sap tree left by human beings. The Pope's additional spell is listed on it, as if covered with a thin layer of gold.The arrows are polished carefully, and the dark material looks unremarkable, but Randolph is very familiar with it.

Those are the horns of the Demon King.