dedicated to violets

Viri walked out of the temple of the World Tree and looked up at the starry sky above his head.

Not far away is a noisy party, the elves are singing and dancing, very happy.Mason was sitting by the campfire, teaching the elves Fast's latest popular party game.

Willie blew the wind for a while, then went back to drink in silence.

His cheeks were flushed, and the fruit wine brewed by elves had no taste, but it had a strong aftertaste.There was a plate full of barbecue meat in front of him, and he ate one bite at a time, so fast that he could barely see his swallowing movements.

"What's wrong with you?" Mason frowned, patting him on the back lightly.

There was something wrong with Willie, like being drunk.

Willie held the cup, his gaze was distracted, and after a few seconds he slowly shook his head: "I'm fine." He raised his head and took another sip, his face was so red that it was almost dripping blood.

He thought about it endlessly, Ignas was still dormant in the World Tree, at least he didn't need to worry about safety.

That memory was dark and romantic, and it also made him vaguely guess about Ignas' identity.If his guess is correct, he doesn't have to stay by the World Tree all the time, waiting for Ignas to wake up.

After drinking cups of fruit wine, Viri pressed his forehead, feeling a throbbing pain in his head.

"I'm going back to rest," Willie said to Mason, "you keep playing."

"Do you need my help?" Mason put down the fork in his hand and looked up at him.

Viri was about to wave his hand to refuse, but he staggered and almost fell to the ground.Mason supported him quickly: "I think I'd better see you off."

"Thank you—" Willie didn't insist anymore.

Leaving the hustle and bustle of the temple square, the flames and laughter are far away.The white house where the elves lived was covered with vines. Viri narrowed his eyes, looked at the vibrant green vines, and suddenly said, "How long will it take for him to wake up?"

"Probably a few months away."

"I want to go back to the capital first, and then come to the elves."

"Aren't you going to find the Lost City?" Mason asked suspiciously.

They walked under the tree house and stopped.Veri held on to the rattan ladder and was silent for a while, before he said: "I was alone, and I couldn't find it. The Holy See is determined to win the lost city. Instead of wandering around in the misty forest without a clue, it's better to use the power of the empire." .”

The lesson of the Violet War is deeply engraved in everyone's heart.The aristocrats headed by the emperor, as well as the Magician's Guild, were alarmed when they heard the news from the Holy See.

"As a soldier of the empire, I must shoulder my responsibilities." Viri's expression was very serious. "Since Ignas is safe now, I can solve these matters without worrying about the future."

As an elf, Mason has always been unrestrained, and he is used to being free and comfortable, but he can't understand what responsibility is.But he could read Viri's expression and understand the determination in his words.

"Well," Mason said, "hope you're doing well."

Willie whispered, "Thank you."

He drank too much, and now his mind is getting more and more unconscious, dizzy and dizzy, and he just wants to find a bed to sleep.After knowing that Ignas was still alive, his tense heartstrings suddenly relaxed, and the exhaustion of the past few days surged up at this moment.

He held on and asked again: "I'm leaving tomorrow, will you go with me? Or stay here?"

"With you," Mason said with a smile, "Sean is still waiting for me in Fast."

"Okay." Willie nodded, "Good night."

A night without dreams.

Early the next morning, most of the elves were still in their dreams, and Viri got up and changed before dawn.Once again, he came to the Oasis of the World Tree and looked at the clear spring water quietly.

"I'm leaving," he said. "I'll come back to you when I'm done with what I'm doing."

The quiet needle drop can be heard nearby, only his voice echoed.

Veri paused, and then said: "I have been carrying your violin for so many years, and now I return it to you. With it here, maybe you will recover faster."

He threw the violin and the case into the spring water, splashing huge waves, the black case gradually sank to the bottom of the water, and disappeared into the water without a sound.

Willie took a step back, eyes wandering.

With a cruel heart, he withdrew his gaze, turned around and walked away without looking back, "Then I'm leaving."

"Veri." A familiar voice suddenly came to my ear.

Someone held his face from behind, and there was a coolness on Wei Li's cheeks, like petals brushing against his face, and a soft kiss fell: "I'll wait for you."

He closed his eyes, resisting the heat in his eyes, "Okay."

Viri left the temple and never looked back.The sky gradually brightened up, and the sky was filled with rays of light.Ignas stood motionless until a figure circled behind the World Tree: "You think it's him?"

"Yes." Ignas nodded, staring at Viri's receding figure.

The Elf King walked to his side and said with a smile: "He has a good temper. Yesterday I deliberately messed around and teased him hard, which made him angry. He just endured it and didn't hit me."

"He has always had a good temper." Ignas turned his head and looked at the Elf King who was coming. "No wonder father can't help but punish you. I didn't understand it before, but now I understand why."

The Elf King laughed a few times, "No one will teach me like that now."

He winked at Ignas slyly: "I'm an out-and-out old man now."

The elf king, who called himself an old man, still looked like a handsome young man with blond hair, blue eyes, and glowing white skin.Judging from his appearance alone, he may be the least "conspicuous" existence among the elves, but his contradictory temperament is very eye-catching.

His eyes are vicissitudes like an old man, this is the only thing he can't perfectly disguise.

The Elf King said: "Stoke, in fact, after all these years, I miss your father very much."

"You like him?" Ignace said.

"Of course I like it," the Elf King raised his eyes, "but it's not a love between lovers, it should be said to be a longing. He has done things that I will never be able to do. He is my ideal. Seeing him is like seeing him. free."

Ignas was silent for a while, and said, "Why do you think he left the Holy See?"

"Is this very important?" The Elf King said softly, "No matter what the reason is, he finally left. Even if the person tried to persuade him to stay, he still left resolutely, and then chose to grow old and finally die." He touched himself face, "and I can't even imagine what it will be like at the end of death."

"The land of fog is at the end of death, isn't this something everyone knows?"

The Elf King smiled and said: "Now I say that, do you believe it? The roots of the World Tree were bitten off before, and all the kingdoms fell apart and turned into nothingness. The Kingdom of Mist——With the dusk of the gods, and Asgard Like the gods of virtue, they have long since ceased to exist."

At the same time, a huge snowy owl rushed into the blue sky.

Willie returned to Fast with empty hands.

It happened to be noon when we went back, and Mason drove straight in without proof based on his face.Xiao En was watering the flowers, watching from a distance, his whole body was covered with depression, not very happy.

"Sean!" Mason yelled.

Sean paused, then turned his head in disbelief: "You guys are back right now? Why so fast?"

Mason smiled without saying a word, and Veri said honestly, "I still have something urgent to do, and I need to go back to the capital."

"So that's the reason. Where's your violin?" Sean suddenly realized that the previous unhappiness had long been forgotten.He glanced at it and saw what was missing from Willie's hands.

Viri: "Put it with the elves."

"So you accomplished your goal?"

"That's right." Viri nodded, and then changed the subject, "How long is the latest train back to the capital?"

Xiao En didn't know either, so he called a servant and gave him instructions.A few minutes later, the valet came back in a hurry, "There will be a shift at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

"Then I'm leaving tomorrow."

The royal capital, the imperial palace.

The current Emperor Andorra IX is circling in the courtyard.

Not long ago, Alfred Beaver, the principal of Imperial College, met him and told him about the Holy See, Violet Scepter, and the lost city of Asgard.

His Majesty the Emperor, who was in his prime, was worried.

He has experienced wars, and of course he deeply understands the great ambitions of the Holy See.

At that time, Andorra IX was also known as Prince Alan.The flames of war spread to most of the land of the Greenland Empire. All the kings of the principalities and hundreds of lords fled to the capital one after another, hoping to get the protection of the magicians.

He also has special guards to protect him personally, no matter what he does, he will never leave him a step, even if he is going to the toilet, he has to guard outside the door.

Now the Holy See has a new move.

Recalling Alfred's words, Andor IX sighed: "Can't the Pope of the Holy See of Auger stop for a while?"

Now is the time when all kinds of flowers are in full bloom, and the royal courtyard is filled with rich and fragrant flowers.

At this time, he had no intention of admiring the flowers, his mind was full of the upcoming battle.Alfred also sent him a letter from Willy's hand.

Andor IX remembered this, and quickly ordered the maid to fetch the letter.

The letter was indeed written in Willy's handwriting. Before he could finish reading it, he heard the sound of tapping footsteps, and a familiar figure walked into the courtyard.

Andal suddenly became happy: "Veri, you are finally back."

Viri rushed back to the royal capital from Faster day and night, was full of travel and dust, and hurried to the palace without even taking care of washing and changing clothes.With a haggard complexion and bloodshot eyes, he stroked his chest and saluted: "Your Majesty."

"You don't need to be so particular," Andor said happily, "I'm relieved when you come back. Principal Beaver told me that you encountered many unusual things when you returned home this time—"

He said a lot in one breath, but he didn't talk about the serious matter. Willie had to remind: "Your Majesty, the Holy See still has a scepter."

Andor was not angry either, and said with a smile: "Blame me, I'm so happy."

"What's the matter?" Willie shook his head helplessly, "You don't have to worry about the scepter, the Holy See can't find the scepter violet."

"Why?" Andor asked curiously.

"The scepter is in the elves," Viri said, "Sorry, I'm a little thirsty, I'll drink first." His voice was dry, and his voice was not as pleasant as usual.

The maids had already prepared afternoon tea, and Viri took a sip of the tea to moisten his throat before continuing: "It is said that the lost city of Asgard can only be opened with a key, that is, the scepter, not only that, So far, we don't know the exact location of Asgard."

"We should start with the Wizards Guild," Viri said slowly. "After all, the first news about the scepter came from them."

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Sorry, I had to code words last night, but I was too sleepy and fell asleep directly orz