【Ji Lai】Legend of Red Gold

Countess Marindorf paced back and forth in the room.The dark golden hair had a hazy luster in the twilight.

The sky gradually darkened, and as night fell, the beautiful stars began to shine on their own stage.

Hilde went to the window.

Looking up at the night sky, the night is slowly spreading like smoke, thin clouds are flowing in the sky, and the stars are like water, glowing coldly.

These stars dotted on the sky, from the most primitive eyes of human beings, seem to have little distance, and children who are still in their infancy will even stretch out their immature hands to catch them.

However, reason and science told people a long time ago that those seemingly adjacent stars may actually be separated by a distance that human beings cannot reach in a lifetime; as for holding the stars with one's own hands, it is an impossible dream.

Dreams should only exist in the innocent wishes of children. As an adult, it is better to set up lofty ideals than empty dreams.

For tens of thousands of years, the wisdom of the predecessors has been repeatedly taught in this way, and the wisdom of later generations has been rationally accepted in this way.But there are always some people who are unwilling to give up their dreams, even if they have to burn their lives for it.

"My journey is the sea of ​​stars."

When Reinhardt first made this vow, there was only one person in the universe who was sure it would come true.

Then, can the emperor who conquered the sea of ​​stars and stood on the top of the Milky Way cross the distance constructed by time and space?

"Ugh……"

After taking a long breath, Hilde thought dejectedly, although she has a brain that few people in the Milky Way can match, her wisdom is really not suitable for thinking about this issue.

Forget it, if you can't think of it, then don't think about it, she has had enough brain trouble these two days!As long as tomorrow is dealt with, you can be quiet for a long time. ...Although, although watching the emperor and the grand duke for the past two days will feel very strange, uncomfortable, and inexplicably melancholy, but she has done enough!There are almost a dozen empty bottles of stomach medicine in her office drawer!

Especially these two days, I originally thought that His Majesty the Emperor and the Grand Duke should reconcile as before and reach a consensus, so that everyone can live in peace.

But who knows what's going on, the speed and objects of these imperial monarchs and ministers changing their enemies and friends are too amazing.

A few days ago, the close harmony between His Majesty Reinhardt and the Terminator of the Empire's famous flowers was almost inseparable, but now it has become an ice knife and frost sword.

The icy blue pupil released a frightening sharp sword straight to the gold and silver monster's pupil, and Luo Yantar's slightly distorted sneer almost froze the sunny smile of Grand Duke Gilfies.

As for Grand Duke Gilfies, he seemed very guilty.

What the hell happened?The Gale Wolf seemed to know some inside information, and would look at Reyantal, Gilfies, and... Oberstein with sympathetic eyes?

When Hilde told his father about these doubts, Count Marindorf did not praise her keen insight, but took out the pipe from his mouth and said to her thoughtfully: "Hilde, you are not young. Well..., as a father, I still hope that you..."

He hid back in the room as if he was tired on the pretext of running away, but found that he was not sleepy anyway.

Tomorrow, tomorrow, when the red flagship of the new Governor Heinesen takes off, at least everything will come to an end.

But for some reason, there is always a feeling of uneasiness, especially when I think of..., excluding the complicated situation where friends and foes are indistinguishable, when Reinhardt and Gilfies are alone, there will be an indescribable, It was as if the cherry blossoms were in full bloom regardless of everything, even if the atmosphere that was about to wither in the next moment enveloped them.

Recently, a lot of things have happened in the empire, some of which I can understand, some of which I can't understand, but one thing, Hilde can be sure, she is definitely not the only one who can't sleep tonight!

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There is a small pool in the corner of the palace. Clear spring water gushes out day and night. It is very inconsistent with the architectural style of the entire palace. This was added by Reinhardt on purpose.

Even Gilfies didn't know that Reinhard would come here to take a rest when he was very tired from work and extremely busy with government affairs.

Under the cover of flowers and trees, the spring is full of water. When traveling through the years when the stars are burning, sometimes I miss the coolness of the spring. Especially in the past, although he and Gilphiaes seemed inseparable, Reinhardt can always feel that the two In fact, there is an invisible barrier between them.

Of course, now, all barriers are gone, and the footsteps of parting are getting closer...

In fact, the night in spring still has a biting chill.

It wasn't long before Reinhard recovered from his illness last time, so it's really inappropriate to stay outside for a night like this.

"Master Reinhardt, let's go back." Jillfies swallowed the words on his lips countless times, and finally said nothing, but hugged him tighter and tighter.

If he can, why is he willing to let go?

I can't see clearly in the night, but I seem to be able to hear the sound of petals falling one by one.

The refreshing, mint-flavored breath blows on Gilfies' skin, sometimes slowly and sometimes urgently, just like his mood at the moment, sometimes loose, sometimes tight, and in the end, there will always be waves of gentle labor pain.

A sleepless night, a night of silence...

The thick black night finally began to fade, and the golden light was about to cover the earth.

"Gilfies,..., it's dawn,..."

Qingyue's voice spoke out the undoubted facts, it was very stable, without the slightest crack, but there was a kind of inorganic void hidden, "Master Reinhardt..."

Gilfies suddenly felt dizzy. The fragility of Reinhardt made him distressed and at a loss. Did he choose the wrong one?If you lose him for your own justice, principles, morality and conscience, and lose him...

"Gilfies?" Under the light blue sky, the hair of the flame became soft but slightly cold, "Idiot!"

This stupid guy is blaming himself again, doesn't he understand?This is not only Gilfies' choice, but also Reinhard's, regardless of each other, a common choice.

Although... the sky after the stars are burning is so lonely and barren.

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"Your Majesty, here is your gown. The time for the ceremony is approaching"

Time goes on and nothing stops.Gilfies has already returned to the Grand Duke's Mansion, and I..., have I started to miss it?

After a while, see him in Fraser Square, and then...

Gently taking a breath, the tall and elegant figure, the figure in the bright mirror is wearing a black and silver dress, luxurious blond hair scattered on the shoulders, the domineering and handsome that no one in the galaxy can match is mixed with a slight coldness.

Reinhardt shook his head slightly, rejected the icy crown inlaid with gold and diamonds, and motioned for the cloak.

Amir watched the flawless figure of the young overlord walk farther and farther with adoring eyes. The pure white cloak fluttered in the spring wind with his steps, just like a white butterfly chasing the petals falling in the wind. Frolicking.

Finally, it closed its wings and dropped gently.

His Majesty the Emperor got into the carriage on the ground.

On this day in Feisha, the weather was not very good, there was a slight wind, and the sun shone through the clouds.However, all this cannot conceal the great enthusiasm of the imperial subjects.

When His Majesty got on the ground and approached, the cheers from the crowd erupted wave after wave like the tide.

Her golden-like hair is like a crown bestowed by God in the sun, and she wears the military uniform of the Supreme Commander of the Empire, which is too luxurious to wear on others, but perfectly complements him. Everything fully stimulates the people's retinas.

In particular, the recent statement issued by the emperor can be said to have clarified the "rumor" from the side - if it is really a rumor, then the attacks on the emperor earlier have begun to rebound; concession.

No matter what the truth is, it is enough to inspire unprecedented love among the people.

The inauguration ceremony of Fraser Square today is also of extraordinary significance. Fraser Square has a landmark building called the Star Soul Monument, which commemorates those who died in the war, and their bodies and souls float in the interstellar forever.

At the same time, this also symbolizes the era of galactic unification and the arrival of an era of peace without war.

I don't know how long this kind of peace can last. At least, the current galaxy, whether it is the subjects of the empire or the citizens of the alliance, can be freed from the hundreds of years of war.

"Julian, although the term personal charm is really mysterious, and sometimes I have to marvel at it. Meticulous strategies may be accumulated through acquired experience, but some people seem to be born with the ability to make people surrender. Look at these people the frenzy of..."

"But I find it a bit unbelievable. A while ago, they were the ones who were heartbroken and accused each other, but now they are the ones who are shouting long live."

Scratching his head and putting down the black tea in his hand, Yang said thoughtfully, "There has been a saying since ancient times that the people are wise, simple and kind, and the people are also foolish and blind and fickle."

"But we'd rather trust the wisdom of the people than the judgment of an individual, wouldn't we?"

"Yeah, and before that, tell them that they must take responsibility for the choices they make."

Another burst of cheers that almost soared into the sky drew their attention back to the two-dimensional screen.

The emperor's motorcade had already arrived at the ceremony stage in the square.

With graceful steps that no one can imitate, Reinhardt stepped onto the wide ceremony stage.Behind them are important ministers of the empire. Every time the camera passes over one, the same cheers will be heard from different parts of the galaxy-female voices are especially prominent.

"Look——it's Grand Duke Gilfies, with such a gentle smile, such charming red hair, such a charming expression, so good...so handsome..."

"Yeah! Marshal Luo Yantar! The golden and silver demon pupils came out, blue eyes, black eyes, woo woo woo... He is sneering, sneering enthusiastically..."

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At such moments, there is always an imperial marshal who will quietly disappear from people's sight.

Defending the safety of the imperial capital has always been Kesla's important task. Whether it is in a state of war or in a state of peace, the requirements for this task are equally strict. Therefore, when other colleagues can enjoy the peace after the war, he still dare not relax in the slightest.Especially in such a crowded time, the consequences of unrest would be disastrous.

More nervous than Kesla, Chisri, with his topaz-colored eyes and a feline-like walk, was in charge of the emperor's safety.The imperial capital can be rebuilt if it is destroyed, and the place where there are golden winged lions can be called the imperial capital, but if the empire loses that golden figure...

Qisili never dared to think about this idea, otherwise the sedative would become a loyal companion of the emperor's guard.

There are a lot of people today, and the scene is quite chaotic. The ceremony officer is reading a speech carefully prepared by the civil servants.

After the completion ceremony of the square, there will be an honor ceremony for Governor Heinesen. His Majesty the Emperor will give Jierfies the power and status of being under one and over ten thousand people, and will hand over half of the empire's territory to him.

While patrolling around vigilantly, while looking forward to the end of the ceremony, the emperor appeared in this kind of public place very often, as if someone was using a thin steel to frustrate Qisri's nerves.

Finally, the passionate and slightly tragic military music sounded, which symbolized peace and also symbolized the end of the days of flowers and gold. Fraser Square was bathed in the starlight of the Milky Way.

The next step is His Majesty Reinhardt's appointment of Gilfies.

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The speech on the square should have been read out by the emperor himself, perhaps because he thought it was meaningless, but Reinhardt refused, just listening in silence, no matter how gorgeous and neat the words were, they could not recall even a single dead soul.

Although I don't regret it, how much right do I have to enjoy the cheers of the crowd standing in the sun?

When the stars are finally in your hands, what are you gaining and what are you losing?

The military music was played again, this time with drumming, jumping notes.

The ceremonial officer loudly read the letter of appointment of Gilfies with his boastful lung capacity. Grand Duke Siegfried Gilfies will lead the new territory of the empire in the half-length form of the emperor. The Galactic Emperor has given him complete trust and firmly believes that He will never betray that trust...

On the red velvet backing of the gold tray, a silver-white scepter inlaid with diamonds lay quietly there.

Approaching with a gallant gait of a soldier, with flaming red hair hanging down, Gilfies bent down and performed a perfect courtier's salute.He raised his hand to take the silver scepter, and fought back, but he couldn't take it away, the scepter was still tightly held in Bai Xi's hand.

"His Majesty!"

Gently calling out the honorary title unique to the emperor, Gilfies revealed too many secrets in his slightly trembling voice.

Let go of his hand, and handed over to him along with the battle of power, it seems to be half of himself, and, and...

The only woman on the ceremony stage, Countess Marindorf, was finally relieved.

Finally passed safely, all the ceremonies are over, the emperor should return to the palace, and Grand Duke Jillfies will go straight to the space port, the red flagship is about to soar into the sky, fly across the sea of ​​stars, and reach the distant shore.

When it returned,..., ah..., Hilde secretly sighed in his heart, maybe his father's suggestion was right...

Why is there still no movement?Feeling something was wrong, the countess raised her head and found that the emperor who should have turned and left was still standing there.

Having been tortured these days, the Chief Secretary, who already had the ability to predict bad things, took a deep breath and realized with horror that... things seemed to be getting out of control again.

Time passed by every minute and every second.The emperor still stood still on the viewing platform, and the crowd began to make noise and commotion.

"……what happened?"

"……What happened?"

"...What happened to the emperor?"

Whether it was the people watching the ceremony at Fraser Square, or the galaxies in the Milky Way watching this scene from the illusory screens, people whispered and asked loudly, but no one could get the answer.

Hilde took a step forward, wanting to say or do something to remind the emperor of his gaffe, but his steps stopped and his movements were still.

Reinhardt seemed to be meditating in another world, surrounded by a transparent membrane, which seemed transparent but contained an inviolable power.

Turning his head, Hilde looked at the important ministers of the empire for help.But there was no hope of any help.

Gilfies stared intently at the pensive emperor, with nothing else in his eyes.Luo Yantar's eyes became slightly gloomy and slightly mocking, and the most promising Minister of Military Affairs was thinking about something, his face pale.

After what seemed like a century, Reinhard finally raised his head.

"The emperor has something to say..."; "The emperor has something to say..."

This knowledge floats through people's minds like a breeze, and no one will think it is an illusion.

"Today, I am here to join you in celebrating the completion of Feisha Square and mourning the souls of the soldiers..."

Reinhardt's crisp voice swirls with a wonderful sense of rhythm. It is very quiet, but has an indescribably beautiful rhythm, reminiscent of the prelude to the Requiem.

"Star Soul Monument, no one knows how many warriors' souls will remain in the starry sky forever..."

The ice-coloured sharp eyes pierced the sky, where the long wind is leading the flowing clouds to transform into thousands of postures, passing through the barrier of clouds and the atmosphere, which is the boundless space of the universe.

There are countless stars twinkling there!

Whether it is a planetesimal that emits light, or a planet that does not emit light and only refracts light; whether it is a star that constantly swallows flames day and night, or a short and extremely dazzling meteor; Still solidified stars... All these different stars together form the sea of ​​stars.

After the journey through the sea of ​​stars, I finally came here, there is always something..., there must be something to say...

"These warriors left behind their lives and souls, as well as their wishes..."

I hope--

I hope that my loved ones will stay by my side and no longer obey the orders of those who hate me;

Hope to protect the most important people and spend happy time with them;

I hope to grow up in a warm family and have the happiness that ordinary people have;

I hope that I can walk on the streets in spring without being unfairly looked down upon and discriminated against;

I hope that I can take a sip of black tea leisurely with my beloved history book in the summer afternoon;

Hope to see him lounging beside me, even if this universe is about to be reduced to particles...

No matter poor or rich, no matter small or great, no matter ordinary or magnificent, everyone has their own wishes.

No matter how gorgeous or magnificent human's wishes are, the stars are always shining with calm eyes, watching those wishes condense, twinkle, and then dissipate.

And my hope is that I hope to ride in the Milky Way, be in the sea of ​​stars and conquer them, even though I also know that the moment I hold is just the brilliance of the stars for a moment.No matter how the world changes, the universe is always the same.

However, it is humans who understand the eternity of the universe and the ephemerality of the world, but not the stars!

"... These soldiers who left their lives and wishes in the Milky Way will never be forgotten as long as the Royancram Empire exists! At the same time, I am also sure that their souls will twinkle in the night sky with the stars! ..."

The emperor's voice gradually became more intense. It was no longer a requiem for the dead, but a hymn for the souls who had come, lived, and existed.

No matter how short a life is, as long as it has been lived sincerely, the beautiful wishes it once had have already been imprinted in the abyss of the universe.

Feisha, Odin, Heinesen..., the clear voices echoed like ice hitting jade, and people in every corner of the galaxy were listening with bated breath.

"... I know that I have never been a perfect emperor... I have done many wrong things, and many people have lost their lives because of me..."

The blond blood-eating boy sucks tens of thousands of blood for every second he survives...

He has never made any wish to dedicate himself to the cause of human salvation, nor has he ever wanted to protect any principles and systems. From the very beginning, the wishes made by the little boy named Reinhardt were selfish, and he simply wanted to A fair world, I want a world where I can fly as much as I want.

So, when I set foot on the star journey, did I understand that what I set foot on was also a crimson star road?

When I spread my wings and fly, do I know that I will lose my right to live on the earth?

And when I want to hold the stars in my hands, do I know that what I lose may be more precious than the stars?

"Sacrifices include not only generals and soldiers, but also innocent people and people who have fulfilled their duties...the Royancram Empire will always remember them!..."

I have also hesitated and hesitated; I have been weak and hesitant; I have made irreparable mistakes. Those mistakes made me fall into endless regret and self-blame every sleepless night.

Even so, if you want to ask me, do you regret my wish?

If there is another chance, will I stop on the other side of the star sea and stop flying?

No, if I do it again, I'm sure my journey will still be the sea of ​​stars!

When I look back on the journey of blood and fire behind me, I am sure that I have grasped the most magnificent and dazzling dream that human beings can imagine as an individual!

——In the boundless cosmic space, burn all the life and enthusiasm to the fullest.

And I'm sure, one day, you'll understand, too, that humans value momentary burning over frozen eternity.Knowing the trajectory of meteors that disappear in an instant will be deeply rooted in the abyss of the universe and in people's memory!

"I will not let down those who sacrificed. In my lifetime, I will do my best to protect the empire, but..., but what I want to say is that besides the Luo Yankram Empire, there is one more thing that I will not hesitate to lose. Want to protect!"

—Dream, have you had enough?

——No, not yet, I still want one, a dream where light and shadow are intertwined and fly together.

What do I most want to protect?

Golden winged lion, from the very beginning, if I wanted to embark on a journey to the stars, it was because of you as my wings!

Come on, Gilphiace...

"There is a person, whenever you turn around, you can see him by your side. Even if the entire universe is against me, I am sure that he will not betray me! And when I go astray, he will lead I, don't be blinded by the mist..., he is ready to sacrifice his life for me at any time,..., and almost lost his life..."

This person is staring at me right now, with turbulent waves rising and falling in his eyes as blue as the sea.

That's it, Gilfies, look at each other with me, and see the earth shaking...

The sonorous and agitated voice slowed down, the sharp domineering dissipated, and there was another wonderful rhythm in Reinhardt's tone, it was the sound of flowers blooming slowly in the spring breeze, one petal after another valve.

The square where tens of thousands of people gathered became extremely quiet, and silent elves were flying in the Milky Way.

The stars are listening, the galaxy is listening...

"Although he has been making sacrifices for me all this time, I am sure that I am always ready to sacrifice everything for him..."

What else can others understand?

Gilfies, what else can others understand about the friendship between you and me?

Light and shadow are inseparable half-body; only with light can there be shadow, but how long can light burn without shadow?

The agitated and clear voice reverberates in Tianyu. Whether you understand it or not, let those who don’t believe in dreams laugh at my persistence. The golden winged lion will never do anything that goes against your will, what you want , I will fight for it with both hands!

"I am here today, sending him away..., I will also be here, waiting for him - to return!"

Listen, Gilfies, this is the most beautiful dream I want to stick to!

Listen, Gilfies, waiting for your return, this is my unchanging oath.

Listen, Gilphiaes, under the bright sunlight of Phesar, under the gaze of the billions of eyes of the galaxy, I am speaking loudly to you, my oath!

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The bright voice fades away in people's hearing with a pleasant vibration.The vocal organs seem to have lost their function, only the wind in nature will not affect it, blowing on its own, suddenly curling up the emperor's pure white cloak and golden hair.

At that moment, everyone had the illusion that the golden winged lion seemed to spread its white wings and was about to ride the wind and soar into the sky!

Blowing up with the wind, there are also pink petals, and they dance the fairy dance under the silent gaze of people.Fiery red hair joined them.

The tall and flexible body moved, Gilfies came out more and more, and the tall body wrapped in black and silver military uniform came to Inhardt with firm and powerful steps.

It is no longer the courtier's perfect courtesy to the monarch, but gently hugging him;

Then, in the rain of flowers, deeply;

kiss down...

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