Violet and the Thorn Bird

Three days later.

Cal sneezes, and then another.He closed his nose, buried his head in the palm of his hand, and made a different sound than usual.

"What happened to St. Forth?" Gray was asking the messenger, "Why is the Rose Guard retreating?"

"There was a riot not far from the palace." The cold dwarf took off his hat, revealing his bald head.He scraped the snow from the back of his neck twice, and said to everyone, "Just last night. Can you believe Gray? They made an explosion, and the sound was so loud that it woke up His Majesty in the middle of the night. Randolph hurriedly dispatched the Knights to suppress it At present, St. Foss has blocked more news, but what can be learned is that the situation seems to be not good. Even the temple has mobilized the bishop to garrison. Letter. If the Knights cannot maintain the safety of His Majesty, Heloise will send troops from Ice Lake City. Not only that, Stoke has already sent people to St. Forth, Taber must have received detailed information from Richard News. Regardless of the situation, we are now safe for the time being."

Fanny glanced at Gal, "A miracle?"

"Hmm." Gal sniffled, "The God of Destiny is also pleasing sometimes. This is a good time, we can take advantage of the chaos and enter St. Foss to see the situation."

"They will strengthen their defenses at this moment." Gray jumped out of the chair, and he climbed onto the other side of the table, where his official paperwork was, "It's not easy to get in, Gal. The dwarves need to express their attitude at this moment, we didn't want to oppose the king, All we want is the bloody Greens. Here's a chance to make peace with the King."

"You always say he's useless." Gal held the milk, "Now is indeed a good time, before the Valkyrie comes, let's go, Gray, take your soldiers, and let's capture St. Vers and overthrow the little lion. Put the crown on your head. Cool idea, isn't it? That way the dwarves don't have to worry about the Grimm."

"He's already." Borg rested his legs on a low stool at one side. Because of the imprint, he looked more lazy than usual, but his blue eyes still made one's scalp tingle.He said, "Gal, he looks older than you. Count the time, he's been silent for long enough under the management of Roseanne and Feige. This is not only our chance, but also his chance. Don't underestimate it." he."

"Second," Fanny said, "but before we go to St. Vers, we have to understand that there are our enemies there. Can we take care of Roseanne there? Almost impossible, as impossible as going to the Eastern Meadows. Not only It's Randolph, and Richard, please, don't forget him, that's the Juggernaut."

"I haven't forgotten him." Gal's throat was always uncomfortable, and he couldn't help frowning when he swallowed the milk, "I don't know him, and I don't know much about him. But I don't think he's scary, in fact he sounds more Like a house dog."

"A domestic dog with a sense of justice." Gray interjected. He covered his lips with his hands and coughed, and said to everyone, "First of all, I want to say, sorry brothers, this time I can't go with you."

"...We've never been apart." Fanny stopped playing with the mushroom, and she looked at Gray.

"Yes, we have never been separated." Gray stood up straight.His beard is now neatly groomed, not scruffy like it was scrunched up in the moor.He bathes every day now, and he wears his father's robe and shawl, even a ring on his thumb.He became completely different from half a year ago, in just one month.He came out, stood in front of everyone, spread his palms hastily, and closed them again, "I'm sorry, really. Hey, remember? Borg, when you left the academy, I rode Tedes The black dog chased you, and we left the kingdom together and went to the wilderness, there were only two of us at that time. Then we met Fanny wandering in the wilderness, a hot lady, a woman with a brain. Gal didn't know, did he? This young lady was selling potions at the time, and she made a living in Ice Lake City, tricked me who was sick, and took half of my gold coins." Gray laughed, and he patted Fanny on the back, "I So angry, really, how can there be such a woman, I don't think I will ever forgive you, but then we became companions. Great companions, we recruited, created flame wandering, completed countless missions, it was first class Mercenaries. I'm so happy I left here to follow the Borg because I longed for a life of freedom and I got it along the way with my brothers, though in the end it didn't give me a true love either, us poor bunch of bachelors .Of course, the boss is not counted now, hateful companion." He rubbed his nose vigorously, and said, "Freedom has let me go for too long, now, I must take a little responsibility. I can't leave the dwarves, right here, I want to stay, I can provide you with any support, but I can't leave. I am no longer me, I am the Longman dwarf, the king of giant spirits." He shrugged slightly embarrassedly, "Although my father didn't The official abdication ceremony is carried out, but the mark of the earth is already in my palm, and the ax of the djinn is also in my hand. I lost the wings of the demon king and collapsed the mighty shield. Thanks to you, I mean it , brother, thank you. I can't let the forest have any accidents, and the elves also need the help of the dwarves. We will rebuild and protect this place together, and guard against all possibilities."

There was a brief silence in the room.

Cal couldn't help it, and hiccupped.He closed his mouth and nose again, and said to Gray, "Very well, that's it, King of the Giants, cool name, very cool Gray. I, cough..." He bumped the edge of the table irritably, "This annoying What is hiccup, what is hiccup!"

"What did you steal," Fanny said, "beef in the morning?"

"Yes." Borg poured a glass of hot water. "He ate cold beef, a whole plate."

"You should remind him." Gray said disgustedly, "That thing is very oily when it cools down, how do you eat it, brat?"

"I," Gal drank the hot water, "I'm just not full! As long as it's cooked, it's fine..."

"Don't worry about Gray." Borg returned to the subject. "You really should stay here."

"We thought about it from the beginning," Fanny said, "but this moment still hurts. Let's end this year, we've been away from home for so long. Losing you makes me feel a little lonely, not emotionally, of course On the contrary, it is simple and lonely. You have contributed too many jokes for us, Gray."

"Joke? Is it just a joke?" said Gray. "Don't talk hard friends, you will miss me, miss my strong body, and my strong ax! You must be very sad to lose me, don't pretend, Cry, I will lend my shoulder."

"Then get ready." Borg put away Garkon's cup, "We're going to San Vers."

"Don't ignore my words!" Gray jumped, "You cold-blooded animals!"

Gal was wrapped in a fleece that turned him into a ball, and his thick boots made him clumsy.Belle was also wrapped into a plush ball, with only two big ears exposed.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to ride a horse like this," Gall hummed. "I can't even climb on the horse's back."

"We can't walk on the ground, it's too late." Fanny snapped her fingers, and the mushroom came out fluffy. "Go underground, the plants can find the fastest way. Let's ride the mushroom."

"Bon voyage." Gray said, "Please wear the things I gave you, so that you can save your life in critical moments. I wait for you to come back." He took a few steps back, raised his hand and beat his heart, "I wish you good luck. "

"Just keep watching out for western violets." Gal climbed onto the mushrooms, vines buckled around his waist and legs to keep them from slipping off.He pulled up his scarf, and with only his eyes showing, he said to Gray, "See you in spring."

"Remember to move your limbs." Fanny flicked her long hair, "Grey of the mercenary group."

"Don't worry, I will maintain a strong body." Gray laughed, "Strong!"

"Voice call." Borg kicked Belle who was bouncing around, "Contact anytime."

"Let's go." Fanny patted the mushroom, "Run up, little guy, and head towards St. Foss!"

The chants of the elves swayed blessings, and the mushrooms bounced to the rhythm. They jumped down the entrance of the underground passage one by one, and accelerated as if they were gliding after entering the darkness.

"Wear a scarf—" Gal's voice was drawn out, he laughed loudly, and the broken hair on his forehead was blown flying, "It really is correct!"

The black cloaks whizzed away through the entrance.

Grayby swiped his arm, turned around and said, "Continue to build the defenses, we need new walls, stronger walls!"

Riding a mushroom underground is an exciting thing, because the speed is extremely fast and the scenery is gloomy, causing the corners to appear from time to time, challenging the endurance of the heart.Gal put Belle with a scarf tied in front of him, the father and daughter were blown by the gust of wind and shivered together, screaming out of face during the constant transitions.Mushroom is a proud guy, he likes to be stimulated, and the squeal encourages him to slide faster with the mushroom behind him.Except for Borg, almost everyone in the black cloak roared.

Fanny wore earplugs, and she opened a big-leaf flower in front of her to block the wind, and there was a lantern plant for lighting, so she could read books on the road.The men behind all had hideous faces, drinking the wind and moving forward.

It usually takes two weeks to get to St. Forth from the east and west of the deep soldier forest, but the mushrooms shuttle through the underground city of the Greens. There is a direct road to St. Forth, which shortens the journey to two days.Gall had to squeeze a mushroom with Borg at night, which made the mushroom very unhappy, but Gall praised it very enthusiastically, making it run faster.

Freedom is rapidly approaching, but the ground is falling into chaos.

"A group of untouchables are rioting, but you can't do anything about it. Randolph, you impress me." Roseanne took off her gloves and hurried up the steps, "What's going on?"

"Richard formed the palace guards, and Arthur handed over the matter to him." Seeing that Randolph was not in a good mood in the peeping eyes, he said, "I don't have time to take care of the outside. The shock in the middle of the night made Ah Sir is getting so sick that he can't get out of bed."

"He's not a little white rabbit." Roseanne entered the inner room, and the maid quickly stepped forward to take off her coat, "He is relying on Richard, stupid brother, the Knights are being emptied."

"No, that's what I mean too." Randolph looked at Roseanne from his peeping eyes. "I have seen Arthur getting worse with my own eyes. He probably won't be able to survive this winter. I must do something."

"What do you want to do?" Roseanne turned her head, her hair was half up, she changed her coat and was about to get into the carriage and drive from Westland to St. Vers.

"I'm going to Ice Lake City," Randolph said. "My source told me that Heloise got the snake man's tree man's tears from that lying businessman, and I'm going to bring Arthur's tears." return it."

"You want to leave St. Vers at this moment?" Roseanne couldn't bear it anymore. "At this moment? This riot may be heading straight for Green's house, but you want to leave your family at this moment and go north for your Majesty!"

"I don't need me here at all." Randolph stood up, "You don't need me either! You never need me. You just need to stand tall and proud and give orders to everyone to resist everything. You are the Green family heart. They only care about you, not me. But not Arthur, he only has me!"

"Do you know what stupid things you're talking about?" Roseanne braced herself. "He's got you? No, keep your eyes open! He's got Richard, and he's got the throne! He's pushing you away!"

"You never believed me." Randolph suddenly said in pain, "You don't believe what I can do. Yes, I always make things very bad and let you follow behind to clean up the mess, but I am also a knight." He looked at this side, "You avoided me from making a deal with Arthur, and you also avoided me. Why did you remove Jodont? You are not for me, you are for the complete delisting of the human shield, and all the family honor Belongs to Green. Your brother is a piece of shit. I can only see words of praise when I open my eyes. The Green people only need Roseanne. Randolph is just a fool. Let the fool get out of here. I belong to my only guardian. I want Go and bring back Treant Tears for him."

"...I won't let you go." Roseanne's red lips were cold, "Randolph, you can only stay in St. Forth. Don't use your youthful pride to resist my orders. From now on, give up Arthur. He I'm trying to hurt you, I won't let him continue to sit on the throne, since he won't survive this winter, then we'll go find a new king." She said firmly, "Green people can support everything, and no one can take advantage of the chaos to shake me kingdom."

The peeping eye was cut off.

"Have St. Vers locked up," Roseanne ordered. "Lock it inside and out! Suppress any riots! Tell the Valkyrie that we don't need reinforcements and keep her army in the north. Keep an eye on Randolph. He left, not for a second. Immediately set off to St. Forth to connect to the temple, and the Pope must not leave the Silent Ice Vein."

Her words were calm and unhurried, but she couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

Randolph threw the crystal ball off the table, and he calmed down in the room for a long time before going through the corridor to Arthur's room.The maid was guarding Arthur, and retreated after seeing Randolph.

Randolph sat down on the edge of the bed, and Arthur was in a coma with a persistent fever.The young man's pale face was flushed, Randolph brushed his wet hair for him, and saw him struggle to open his eyes.

"Randolph..." Arthur moved his fingers slightly.

Randolph took his hand, raised it to his lips, closed his eyes and kissed, "How are you today?"

Arthur seemed to smile, "Very...well...don't...worry."

"I want to go away for a month," Randolph said softly. "Can you Arthur? A month. The Valkyrie said she got the Treant's Tears, and I'm going to be back in just a month. I'll get someone... Richard De protects you, he is loyal and is also your knight, I will make him swear to protect you with his life. Okay?"

Arthur looked at him, brushed his fingertips on his cheek, "...too...too far away."

"It's okay." Randolph squeezed him tightly, "Please wait for me, don't sleep too much, wait for me, I'll be right back."

Arthur hooked Randolph's finger back, "Don't go."

"For you." Randolph bowed his head, "non-stop."

Arthur closed his eyes, and the corners of his eyes gradually accumulated light spots.He opened his eyes again, their sockets were already red.He hooked Randolph's finger, and after a long time, he said, "...I'm here, waiting for you."

Randolph waited for Arthur to fall asleep before leaving, and met the palace wizard who had been waiting for a long time through the hall.

"Are you sure you are going to Ice Lake City?" The wizard bound his hands proudly, "I'm afraid Lady Roseanne will not agree."

"I'm leaving immediately," Randolph said, "before the lockdown."

"The road will be monitored, you can't go out of the range of St. Forth. Lord Roseanne's net is all over here, they won't give you a chance, it's already a step too late." The palace wizard slightly raised his head, "You can't escape Lord Roseanne The palm of your hand, maybe you need a hand from the temple."

"You help me?" Randolph turned and looked at him, "What did His Majesty the Pope want from me just now? If it's the power of the grass, then I can only say sorry, it falls under the jurisdiction of my sister, and the Greens don't sell themselves .I only have a few good brothels, maybe the Pope is interested in snake people?"

"Don't talk about friendship like a philistine." The palace wizard walked slowly, and he whispered in the light, "You think of yourself too lowly. In fact, you are more favored by His Majesty the Pope than Stocker Borg. Back then Giving him the mark of Vulcan is a helpless move. You know, Xia Ge leads the public opinion, and the mark must be given to his son. But the situation is different now... To be honest, are you interested in the mark? You want to be burned ?"

Randolph looked at him. "Pie in the sky is not good."

"Oh," the wizard put his finger on his lips and smiled, "Of course not. The imprint itself needs a new owner, and the Borg can't last long. You are the most suitable candidate. However, we must ask you, when you When you arrive in Ice Lake City, please temporarily watch over the Valkyrie. Women are always easily deceived by emotions, for the sake of human beings, she needs to be monitored."

"I won't be there," Randolph said. "I'll be back when I get the Treant's Tears."

"It's up to you." The wizard spread his hands, and the box was printed with a star array, "As long as you send this thing to Ice Lake City, someone will watch her. Regarding the mark, please take a detour from the Silent Ice Vein. His Majesty will personally seal you. With the seal, the journey will be shortened, and even if Lord Roseanne hinders you, you can come and go freely. Do you accept it?"

Randolph raised his hand to hold the box, and he said, "... When I come back, the fire will be mine."

"It's an honor." The wizard raised his little finger, "The Borg can leave the stage, and the new era is opened by you."

The genius is dimly lit, and there are few pedestrians in St. Fosley.In the past few days, there are guards everywhere, and there is no other sound on the street except for the carriages of the nobles.The snow ground suddenly stirred a few times, and Gal popped up suddenly. Before he could catch his breath, he was thrown out by the bouncing mushroom. issue.

Belle shook the snow and jumped down on her father's back.

Gal pulled out his head and shook off his hat.He wiped his face with the scarf, and said dissatisfiedly, "Can't you say hello? I should land cooler, as long as you say hello!"

The mushroom wriggled and jumped back into the pit. Fanny finally took off the earplugs. She stretched on the ground, looked around with her hips on her hips, "What do you think of my mushroom? It carried your family all the way! Thank you, my friend."

"Okay, thank you, thank you! Mushroom friend!" Gal waved to Mushroom, "See you on the way back, okay? Let's challenge Limon Falls, it must be exciting to slide down from there. I will miss you, you are so cute! You And your family. That's it, goodbye friends, we..."

Borg raised his scarf to smother Gal's face and gestured.The black cloaks that had taken off the mushrooms neatly curled up their cloaks, put on ordinary coats, and scattered away.

"What should you do?" Fanny said. "No one here knows about the Blonde Borg. You have to use the potion first."

"I know...you can use... to dye..." Gal pulled off the scarf and revealed his face, "Let me do it! Let me, please, my dear, I'll dye it for you. How about black? The color of your mate!"

"Yo..." Fanny shuddered, and threw out the hair dye, "You're getting sweet and tired of Gal!"

"Thank you." Gal took the potion and sniffed it. "It's cute, isn't it? Don't have a crush on me. Let's go baby, find a place, and I'll dye your hair."

Borg moved his shoulders and arms, looked in the direction of the palace, and said, "It knows I'm coming... It's on fire."