Chosen Son

When the first ray of sunshine falls on the beach in the morning, the people of Srno have already started their daily life.

As the aborigines on the island, most of them have their own fixed jobs, work at sunrise and rest at sunset, living a stable and contented life.Due to living in the same place for a long time, most of the people here are familiar with each other, and no matter how hurried they are when they meet on the street, they will say hello.Children in bright and lively clothes lined up to the only kindergarten on the island. It was decorated warmly and beautifully, and the teachers there were all recognized as good-natured, kind and loving.When Gu Fan came down from upstairs rubbing his eyes, he saw the boss standing in front of the counter energetically greeting customers, each of whom seemed to be old friends he had known for many years.

Just from the surface, it is hard to see that this is a country that is about to be destroyed in three years, and everyone has worries hidden in their hearts.

"Are you awake? Come have some breakfast, I've prepared it for you." The boss who was busy probably heard the footsteps, turned around and greeted him warmly, "Come, sit here."

There was some food on the table directly opposite the counter, but the seat was empty, presumably the boss reserved it specially for him, he sat down gratefully, just picked up the milk and wanted to take a sip, when he saw the boss beside him The loving gaze, that gaze was so eager that Gu Fan's fingers trembled, and he almost spilled the milk in the cup on himself.

I always feel that I am eating something strange, such as the meal that is ready to go on the road after eating... Bah, bah, he threw away the inexplicable thoughts in his mind, and ate breakfast wholeheartedly. Fortunately, the boss's craftsmanship is really good. That's right, the taste here is not much different from what he used to eat, and he finally filled his stomach.

After dinner, he bid farewell to the boss and came to the gate of the palace.

The royal family of Sirno is very close to the people. They built the palace in the center of the island where the islanders go most often. There are not only large and small living quarters around, but also many places for relaxation and entertainment. Even on weekday mornings, the palace There are also many people coming and going at the door.The white building is surrounded by high walls, revealing a high dome, which looks majestic and beautiful.

He got closer, and just as he was about to explain his purpose to the guard who was standing guard at the door with a blank face, he saw the iron door slowly open, and a carriage drove out from inside.

This is a very strange looking carriage.Its top is decorated with gorgeous gemstones and tassels, but the whole body is tightly covered. Even the windows used for ventilation are tightly closed at the moment. The carved patterns on the two windows are inlaid together, forming a Strange patterns, like some kind of spell, or a seal.

Rather than saying it is a carriage, it is better to say that it is a mobile prison, which firmly separates the inside from the outside world, and no light can penetrate.

The people in the carriage did not show up from the beginning to the end, and the guards on guard did not interrogate them, but just stepped aside to get out of the way, with a calm expression, as if they were used to it.It wasn't until the carriage drove up the road in front of him that he turned his face and asked in a deep voice, "What did you just say?"

Gu Fan came back to his senses, and quickly replied: "I saw the notice and came to ask to see His Majesty."

The guard looked at him suspiciously: "You?"

"It looks strange." He thought for a while, and opened the door anyway, "But your Majesty said that anyone who comes is welcome, since you want to try it, then go in. But remember, follow this road Go straight on the main road, and when you meet the first door, the attendant at the door will take you in, don't run around."

"Okay." Gu Fan nodded and thanked him.

Compared with the low-key and gorgeous exterior, the interior of the palace looks much more austere.While he was walking this short distance, he had already encountered several teams of patrolling guards, and each team stopped him to ask some basic questions. Fortunately, he had a very in-depth chat with the tavern owner the night before, He had already fabricated a false identity for himself in his heart, and now he was very calm in dealing with these rough cross-examinations, without arousing any suspicion at all. It was just that when he ran into the last team, he had a little trouble.

The leader of this team of patrolling guards is a guy who seems to be very unreliable. To say that he is unreliable may be a relatively modest statement. Gu Fan prefers to call him a guy who doesn't know where to get in. A wonderful flower.Compared with the calmness and seriousness shown by the other chief guards, he looked sloppy, as if he came to visit the garden, not to patrol.It was probably because visiting the garden could no longer satisfy his bad taste of having nowhere to rest, Gu Fan who happened to bump into him was unlucky and was detained by him.

"What?"

"Come to meet His Majesty, sir." Gu Fan took advantage of bowing his head to salute, and sized up the person in front of him.

The young man has a typical European appearance, with light golden hair under the crooked brim of the hat, which shines beautifully in the sun.A pair of lake-blue eyes seemed to fill the sea outside the island, but there was a sly light shining inside. The shirt was well worn, but he had unbuttoned it to the third button, and the bottom half of the clothes was tucked into the waistband of his trousers. Inside, a small section of belt was exposed.

He seemed a little puzzled, so he expressed his inner thoughts frankly: "If you are like this, what can you do?"

Gu Fan: "..."

He resisted the urge to turn his head and walk away, and replied respectfully: "It's wrong to judge people by their appearance, sir."

The young man looked at him for a while, but he still looked puzzled: "But you don't have looks either."

Well, this is a disadvantage of appearance, Gu Fan slandered.

He really didn't want to say anything more to this young master of unknown origin, and he couldn't just turn around and leave, so he had to wait patiently for him to ask enough to let him go, and saw that the young master took the adornment of the person next to him straight away. Throwing the sword towards him, he clapped his hands and said: "How about this, the head of the personal guard has the right to interrogate and inspect strangers who enter the palace. I think you have been questioned about the same before, so I will Let's examine your true ability, after passing my test, I believe that you really have the ability to win favors, and I will let you go to see His Majesty immediately, what do you think?"

Gu Fan: "..."

I feel bad.

He felt that he might have been unlucky in the past and chose the wrong day to go out, so he bumped into such a strange creature, and he would do it without saying a word, not to mention that he has no military power at all in this world, if he is really powerful Defeated all the chief guards in the inner palace and let the king see it. Is this to offer advice or to force the palace?

The young man was still looking at him expectantly, his saber was out of its sheath, and it seemed that he really wanted to see his true abilities below his "appearance".Gu Fan held the hilt of the sword, brushing his fingers over the rough blade, making a gesture of drawing the sword, while frantically thinking about countermeasures in his mind.Fighting is definitely not allowed, but if it is true that you can't beat it with one move, let alone whether your life will be in danger, this young man must think that he is an ignorant liar. He even met the king. If you don't, you will be kicked out of the palace...

There was no longer any delay. Seeing the young man's expression becoming a bit disdainful, he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and just about to draw his sword, he heard Ling Kong's angry reprimand:

"Lano, what are you doing?"

Well, God has given you a wonderful thing, and there will be another person who punishes it to save you, Gu Fan thought to himself.

He opened his eyes, and at some point the closed palace in front of him had opened wide. The man who came out was only in his thirties, and his appearance was slightly similar to that of a young man, but his temperament was not a little bit calmer. His eyes were full of anger. Staring at the young man: "How many times have I told you that you are not allowed to go, and if you are not allowed to go, you will find fault with others, right?"

"I don't have one." The young man looked a little dissatisfied, but he was much more sluggish than before, "I also want to contribute to Sir Nuo, besides..."

He turned around sharply and pointed at Gu Fan: "Look at him, he looks like a mischievous one, and he looks so thin, he doesn't look like a serious person at first glance. I'm screening people in advance for your majesty, otherwise There are so many people, how troublesome it is for you to meet one by one every day..."

"You still have reason." The man rubbed the center of his brows with some headaches, ignored his nonsense, and said directly to Gu Fan, "I'm sorry, Lan Nuo is ignorant, and said something inappropriate, warrior, please don't No wonder. Anyone who wants to contribute to Sirno is my honored guest, please come in and discuss in detail.”

Gu Fan nodded, didn't say anything more, and followed him into the hall.

As soon as the palace door was closed, the noisy voices of the young people were completely cut off from the outside, and Gu Fan even felt that his ears were much quieter.As soon as he breathed a sigh of relief, the man in front of him turned his head and said gently, "Although it's a bit presumptuous, Sirnuo really doesn't have much time, does the warrior understand what I mean?"

This is not trusting him anymore.

Gu Fan smiled: "Understood. Your Majesty is unwilling to spend limited time and energy on meaningless things."

"That's right, as the king of Srno, I am responsible for this land and its people." The man nodded approvingly, as if remembering something, with a sad expression on his face, "I have met many people, Every one of them stood in front of me with confidence, but after that... very few of them stood in front of me again."

"Since the Warriors get what I mean, let's get right to it, I want to hear your thoughts."

"I want... to meet that legendary witch first." Gu Fan hesitated for a moment, and said.

"Witch?" The man was stunned. "Unfortunately, today is the day she goes out of the palace for divination. I'm afraid I won't see her. What's wrong?"

The mysterious carriage suddenly flashed in Gu Fan's mind.

It turned out that it was the witch's car?

The author has something to say: I'm a bit busy on National Day... I'd like to give a shoutout to all the cuties who commented. I have to go out tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. I will try to come back at night to update