Chapter 57: Arena of Honor (2)
The teleportation back to Vaulet was not exaggerated until the past ten days and half months, but it was the third day. Even though the modified body was kept, Link, who had retained the human habits, had not eaten for several days and felt something was wrong with his body, so he went back to the city lord's mansion.
Thavis, who hadn't seen Link for many days, asked Doyle and Alicina, but only got the answer to stay in the union to make magic props. Anyway, there were precedents before, and the city lord did not investigate in depth. He just secretly ordered the centurion to find a new spider web branch that was no less than the union in the outer city, and asked quietly whether the son of nature had left. He was worried that Link would leave without saying goodbye, and that the army of other nobles might not be sure to drive to the city when it would be.
When Link returned, he happened to see the city lord standing in the corridor outside the study on the second floor with a worried look in the distance. The two of them just collided with each other.
Sevis was delighted at first, but then became worried.
What I am happy about is that the son of nature is still in the city, but what I am worried about is the ever-changing situation.
He hurried downstairs, Sevis stopped Link before entering the kitchen, and ordered the servant to ask the chef to prepare a table of food.
Seeing that he had something to talk about, Link couldn't refuse, so he followed Serves's guidance and went to the dining hall.
On the way, Sevis informed Link of the new development in recent days: Kabail annexed his father, and after most of the Duke of Esson's territory did not make any major moves, and the other nobles did not make any noise. Without the nominal regent, the United Kingdom of mankind was completely disintegrated. Fortunately, the rebellion of the princes lasted more than three hundred years ago, and the people had already become accustomed to this chaos, which was nothing more than a complete sitting and watching the lords and lords of the princes and lords in their independence. Compared with the rampage of the undead, this kind of civil strife was nothing.
At first, the old duke was clamoring to regain the territory and punish the traitors. But when he saw Link joining forces with the Chenxi Sect to uproot the nominal regent Kolk clan, who was in charge of the affairs of the nominal, he stopped talking. As a nobleman who only knew how to enjoy himself, he had no ability to lead troops to fight and had no capital to fight with others. He could only hide in the mansion of the second son who had been condemned by him. He had no food and clothing here, and was not inferior to his territory at all. He did not have to worry about political affairs. Soon he stopped and no longer mentioned regaining the territory.
Sevis was relieved and felt that he was incompetent. He was a good prince, but he ended up like this. Fortunately, he had a far-sighted vision. In order to reduce his father's suspicion in the early years, he became the lord of Vaulet. If he continued to stay in Esson, not only did he not have the current development, but he would be harmed by this confused father.
The chef was very fast, and the lunch time was not long before, so he quickly prepared the food for one person.
"What do you think about the next situation?" Sevis asked while observing Link's expression, unwilling to let go of a slight change. His wealth and life were already firmly tied to the fate of the Son of Nature. If this person had any mistakes, the nobles would never let him go. Therefore, Sevis was determined to hold Link's thighs tightly.
"I cannot easily interfere with human things. The previous things only involve the balance of the undead and species, so I have to intervene." At the speed of wind sweeping away the food on the plate, Link became increasingly impatient with Thunderwis. This nobleman always wanted to pull him into the water. Don't you know that doing so will not only not be protected, but will only make the son of nature he wants to rely on to become another Befast?
The priests are protected by God. Sevis firmly believes that Link should be able to predict the future as well as the believers in the morning light. Unexpectedly, he just opened. Link put the half-drink wine glass on the dining table. The force was so strong that not only the wine inside spilled out, but the horny wine glass was also pinched and cracked.
The servants on the side did not expect this sudden change and were all stunned.
Sevis slowly stood up and asked himself dryly if he was saying something wrong?
"The son of nature's duty is to protect the world and maintain balance, rather than use the power of the pillar to satisfy your personal desires." Link, who has always approachable, frowned and showed a rare look of anger.
"I have no malice, I just want to seek the blessing of the gods. Is this wrong?"
"If I really help you as you wish, I will only harm you." Link's words made Sevis feel inexplicable.
"If I was disqualified by the pillar for violating the precepts, do you think you can continue to sit in the position of Lord Waolet?"
Before Sevis could say anything, Link continued: "City Lord, you want to live a few more years and enjoy the rights and scenery of the nobles more, so don't have some unrealistic delusions."
Isn’t responding to wishes a deal between gods and believers? Why is it impractical? Sevis is unwilling to accept it, but he dares not confront him openly, and he also forces himself to pretend to be smiling.
"Everyone has his own destiny. It is not good to force change, and destiny is not a force that mortals can touch. Even if you meet a life weaver from another world like me, who walks a different path than before, and waits for you at the end, it is still the ending set by fate." Let go of the palm of the hand holding the wine glass, Link spread it open, and the wind element blows dry the wine sprinkled on it in a flash.
The grasping action made Sevis feel a little uneasy. I don’t know if it was caused by the words discussing fate. He suddenly regretted the request. This period of time was too smooth and Link’s attitude was too peaceful, which made him a little forgetful. After all, the Son of Nature is not an ordinary person. He is a divine messenger with a human appearance, a monster with only balance rules in his heart...
"It seems that the city lord still doesn't understand." Link's hand holding the fork also lowered and held it with the other one. He leaned his body slightly forward and put his chin on the back of his hand. Such a simple action gave Sevis an invisible pressure, especially when the black pupils were fixedly looking at him, Sevis swallowed nervously.
He scolded himself for his cowardice and fuss in his heart, just a verbal warning.
"The encounter between you and me is destined from your choice to Vaulet. And I chose you as an ally not because you are the second son of Duke Esson who has the title of Earl Sinil, but just because you are the city lord of Vaulet. Anyone would have the glory and distress you have today."
Link's words made Sevis's face froze. No wonder he rarely called me my name, only called the city lord, not deliberately alienated, but... he thought this was my own value and meaning?
Knowing that Link was telling the truth, Sevis was still feeling depressed.
"Spying into fate. It is not a good thing for mortals. Even if you seek something in the future or a certain period of time through prophecy, how can you determine what you have done to change your destiny? Duke Esson believed in the instigation of other nobles and his stupid dispatch. He lost his territory, but saved his life. He had no worries about food and clothing in the short term. But if he learned Kabaire's plan through prophecy in advance and chose to stay in the territory, Kabaire would give up annexing Esson? After planning the plan for so many years, how could it be put on hold because your father did not act according to the plan? Maybe he would die of a rebellion because of this. Do you think his fate changed because of foresight? Two completely different results, if it were you, which one would you choose?"
"This..." It's really hard to answer, and Sevis had a dark face.
"As powerful as a god, I cannot fully control my own destiny, let alone a mortal. I am carrying the power of the four pillars, but I never thought of challenging the trajectory of my destiny. It is not that I am alone and unwilling to fight, but that I will never act rashly before I don't know what the right choice is. The stronger the power, the greater the responsibility. The princes command a land, and his words and deeds can make the people under my jurisdiction live and work in peace, or be hot. The king of a country bears heavier responsibility, not only the people and territory, but even determine the ethnic group.
What do you think I bear? The power to meet the demands? The strongest title under the gods? Or the vain enjoyment of money and power? The safety of the world! The survival of the tribe! What I do not represent only the individual, but also the determination of the pillar god. This powerful power is not used to satisfy personal desires. This is my last warning. If you still don’t want to repent, then I can only change the law of cause and effect and change to a city lord who can better see himself and the situation."
Originally just an irrelevant conversation, it turned out to be a harsh warning. Link didn't want things to develop like this.
People in this era attach great importance to identity and nobles have a high opinion of themselves. They do not have the idea of equality of all living beings, and they scold them again and again. He was also worried that one day, this formal first ally would turn against him. But if he did not warn, he would not know what extraordinary things would be done in his own name or in the alliance relationship in the future. It is very necessary to make it clear in advance. Link did not want to lose his qualification because of Severes.
"Sorry, I made an excessive request and forgot the precepts of the Son of Nature." Apologized in an unscrupulous manner, Sevis left with an ugly expression regardless of etiquette.
But I didn't expect that as soon as I walked out of the restaurant, I was dragged away by the old duke who had been standing outside for no reason for how long.
Link naturally noticed that there was someone outside, and he didn't even point it out and continued to eat the leftover food.
"Father?"
"Shut up!"
"You heard it all?"
"Although I don't like the son of nature and have no political acumen, I don't have such unrealistic delusions!" After dragging my son to the study on the second floor, the duke scolded him.
"We are allies, I ask him to help you, what's wrong with this..." Seeing the unconcealed anger on his father's face, Sevis swallowed the last two words back into his stomach.
"Do you know why he was so angry? I think back then, Befest was just out of mercy. The humans on the border with Nanyan Continent suffered from war and gave them a way to fight against orcs. They did not use the power of the Son of Nature and were also deprived of their qualifications. You asked him to use the power of the pillar to predict for you, how stupid it would be to agree to your request!"
If you don't want to, don't want to. Why do you have to say a bunch of high-sounding reasons? Sevis was still a little angry. Standing by the window, he saw Link leaving after the meal. He couldn't help but wonder about what he had said just now.
Chapter completed!