The Sheriff came over to check on the man who was thought to be a thief, and he soon recognized the man as Mal. The town was not big, and apart from the travelers who came and went, there were not many residents settled in the town.
As the town's Sheriff, he naturally recognized them all. As for Mal, his past Sheriff actually knew that he was a former pirate hunter. His past experience gave Mal a rich savings.
So normally, Mal would never become a thief easily. The Sheriff felt that there might be some hidden secrets in this.
So he immediately called many people who had seen Mal during the day. One of Mal's friends confirmed that Mal asked him to guard the entrance and exit of the town today to help him keep an eye on someone. The apprentice in the tavern proved that Mal asked for leave today and did not Didn't come to work in the pub.
At this time, Akkad seemed to be sure of something. He said: "I remembered this person. I heard some unusual noises in the tavern during the day, so I planned to walk in to see if anyone needed help. The result was this A gentleman came up to me and sold me wine from the southern continent. Unfortunately, I never drink wine. Seeing that no one needed help, I left. However, the gentleman told me that this kind of wine could be used to entertain some distinguished guests. Guest, so I thought about it briefly."
The apprentice in the tavern quickly said: "Well, the wine from South Road is very expensive, and it is impossible for ordinary people to afford it."
"Perhaps it was at that time that Mr. Marr thought that I must have some spare money in my hand!" Akkad said.
For some reason, the apprentice didn't come forward to explain that Mal had paid for his broken wine deposit before.
If he said so, the Sheriff would definitely find something wrong here, because if Marr had plenty of spare money to help the apprentice, why would he covet the money in Mr. Akkad's hands?
But now all the evidence is against Mal, and the part where Mal was shot was completely a vital part. By the time the sheriff arrived, Mal had fallen into a deep coma. After examination, the doctor determined that Mal would not survive at all.
In this case, the case was almost certain. Although the Sheriff felt that there were some details in this incident that he had not observed, unfortunately he could not find any clues that could overturn his argument.
Among the crowd of onlookers who were not paying attention to anyone, there were two people who were out of place and observing the situation. The most conspicuous person among them had long silver-white hair. Yes, they were exactly Urolius and Chu Li.
"Is this fate?" Chu Li said slowly when he saw this scene.
"The fate I understand is cold and cruel. Fate will also favor some people, and fate will also neglect some people. Fate is never unfair, and fate will not guide things to develop in a good direction. In other words, fate is Destiny, he does not have his own life, nor does he have his own preferences." Ourolius said.
Although Urolius spoke very generally, Chu Li also understood what the other party meant.
Destiny has no life and no humanity. Destiny keeps moving forward and will not change itself because of some things. Destiny will never be changed by anything.
For this reason, Ourolius will never use the power of destiny to retain his humanity. After all, the archangels of the destiny path have the ability to restart themselves. If they want, they can reincarnate themselves to their childhood and let themselves experience it again. Childhood, and childhood experiences are indeed the most consolidating of human nature.
But in fact Ourolius is one of the angels with the least humanity and the most divinity among all angels.
"I think this is very bad." Chu Li said, and then Urolius exerted his authority.
The whole town seemed to have restarted, returning to the early morning before.
Mal got up very early today, but his morning life was no different from before. This time he still came to the tavern. Unlike the last time, Mal came to the tavern earlier than last time.
The apprentice worker had just picked up the barrel containing wine from the table, but his feet suddenly slipped. He subconsciously held the table with one hand, and then he realized what happened. Unfortunately, it was too late, and the barrel almost fell out of his hand. It fell to the ground. Fortunately, the other two hands grabbed the barrel at this time.
As soon as Mal walked into the tavern, he saw the scene of the apprentice beating the wine barrel. He immediately stepped to the apprentice's side, stretched out his hand and picked up the wine barrel.
Mal's experience as a pirate hunter gave him enough reaction speed and time.
"Thank you, thank you, Mr. Marr!" The apprentice realized what he was doing and hurriedly thanked him. If it hadn't been for Marr just now, he might have been kicked out by the owner of the tavern, and he would have even been saddled with debts. He didn't know what was going on. If he can pay it off in due time, his life might just be over.
"Be careful yourself. No one can help you next time." Mal said with an indifferent expression. At this time, Mal suddenly felt some discomfort in his lower back.
He realized that the action he had just made had sprained his lower back. He had actually injured this part before, right on the sea. This was also the reason why he left the sea and settled in a small town.
Mal quickly supported his lower back, and the apprentice also came over to help him.
But after a while, the severe pain made Mal's face twist, and it took him a while to relax.
Mal said: "No, I have to go home and rest today. Please help me ask for leave from my boss!"
"Mr. Marr, I'll buy you a drink next time!" the apprentice said. He was a little grateful. If it weren't for Marr's help, he would definitely be dead, but the other party twisted his back because of this.
Mal nodded. He stood up and walked a few steps, realizing that his sprain should not be particularly serious. He could walk to the doctor's house in the small town.
Mal slowly walked out of the tavern with an awkward expression. At this time, he happened to see Akkad standing in front of the tavern.
The two people looked at each other instantly.
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In the middle of the night, Mal came to Akkad's house. The lights in Akkad's house were brightly lit. Akkad once experienced too much darkness as a pirate. After he escaped from the darkness and had a stable life, he became afraid of the night, so at night, as long as He hasn't fallen asleep yet, and the lights are always on.
During the day, because Mal sprained his lower back, he and Akkad looked at each other. Akkad didn't notice anything wrong with Mal's eyes. He only thought that the other person had lower back pain and his expression was a little distorted.
Akkad was not prepared at all this time. Before the pistol was pressed against his lower back, Akkad didn't know that his identity had been exposed.
Mal took the telescope and put it in his hand, seeing the model of the telescope and the bullet embedded in it.
Mal said: "You were a pirate before, right? Akkad! I can't mistake this telescope."
When Akkad heard this, his brain was running rapidly, and soon he said directly: "Yes, I am a pirate, but you won't believe the legend that pirates will hide their treasures somewhere on the sea. place, and then leave a rumor like a treasure map, right?
For most pirates, money will not be kept until later. Even if I am that special one, I will not bury the money underground or hide it on an island, but will use it to purchase some properties. Waiting for retirement in old age.
So actually I don’t have much money, but if you tell me a number, I will find a way to get it together for you. How about, since you have a handle on my identity, you don’t have to worry about me going to the police. "
Marr did not answer Akkad's words. He held the telescope and said slowly: "This telescope?"
Akkad responded hurriedly: "You should be able to see my identity through this telescope, right?
I was once called a lucky pirate on the sea because I was almost shot by a man with a short gun during an operation. A bullet was embedded in this telescope. If it were deflected a little, it would hit me. My heart would have died, but I wasn't even hurt that time.
So others called me a lucky pirate, thinking that I was protected by the God of Pirates. Later, I kept wearing this telescope as my amulet. In fact, it was nothing special. "
Akkad's words completely confirmed the identity of the other party, so Ma'er responded: "Do you remember the man who shot you? It's a pity that his bullet hit your telescope, but this telescope I won't protect you forever!
There is a tree hole next to the place where the man was killed by you. There is a child in the hole, watching you murder his parents, and now he wants revenge! "
Saying that, he fired without hesitation.
When Akkad heard the last part of the other party's words, he already hurriedly turned around and attacked Mal.
It's a pity that his method still has a chance of success if faced by ordinary people who have not experienced special training, but he is now older, and he is facing a former pirate hunter.
Akkad had no chance. He used his own life to prove a point: a gun is faster from seven steps, and a gun is accurate and fast within seven steps.
The bullet passed through his chest from the side, and Akkad fell to the ground.
It didn't take long for the town's sheriff to arrive.
Mal did not resist when he saw the Sheriff. He chose to put down his pistol because he was killing a pirate who had been guilty of crimes. This pirate even murdered his parents. He had reason to kill him directly after confirming the identity of the other party. Kill him for revenge.
At the same time, many of Marr's friends also came out to help him testify that Marr had once traced a telescope that was hit by a bullet.
The Sheriff announced that if the story was proven to be true, Marr would be acquitted on the spot.
The story seems to be moving in a good direction.
Chu Li and Urolius watched this scene not far away. Chu Li said: "Destiny is constantly weaving. Many details are combined to form a river. This torrent of fate keeps moving forward, enveloping everything. Inside, I can control these details and build embankments to dictate the direction of the torrent."
"But this kind of destiny is just in your hands! Is a controlled destiny still destiny? Is a controlled life still life? Even if it is the dam of destiny, it will burst at one point." Ouroleus's words made Chu Li Lost in thought.
Chu Li did not expect that Ourolius, the most divine angel, would have such an understanding and idea of fate.
Destiny is by no means as simple as pure control. His previous ideas were a little too biased. He only felt that he should use his own power to control destiny, so that he could break it, but destiny cannot be completely controlled by human power alone. of.
Chu Li asked Urolius to restart the town again, and the time returned to early morning.
Mal came to the tavern again. This time, Mal's actions were basically the same as his actions the first time, because Chu Li did not interfere with the fate of Mal or anyone in this town. Uluo Lucius didn't interfere either.
Soon, time came to the moment when Mal walked out of the dark Akkad home.
The pistol was secretly aimed at Mal's back.
Finally, as Mal walked toward the dock, the pistol fired.
Mal fell to the ground again.
"Mr. Mal, there is no way, who told you to hold on to me like this?
Although I was a pirate in the past, I have changed my mind and now I have a peaceful life and I live comfortably every day.
If you pretend that you can't see me, or don't chase me, then I will live in another city after today. In fact, I don't want to kill you. After all, the life of fighting and killing has long gone away from me.
It's a pity that you finally chose the wrong path. "Akkad was very confident. The shot he just shot hit Mal in the back, so the opponent wouldn't survive for long.
However, as he approached Mal, Mal, who was lying on the ground, suddenly pulled out his pistol and shot Akkad five times in the chest.
Suddenly, Akkad fell directly to the ground.
He felt that his strength was slowly losing, his vision was slowly becoming dark, and he knew that he was going to die.
Before he died, out of the corner of his eye, Akkad saw Mal taking a telescope from his back.
There were two bullets embedded in the telescope.
One of them was very old and rusty, but the other was brand new and hot.
His bullet hit Mal, but by coincidence it hit the telescope that Mal had taken away.
This, it seems, is the arrangement of fate.
When Urolius saw this scene, his expression did not change at all, but he turned to look at Chu Li and said: "According to the normal fate choice, Mal would not have survived. The bullet wanted to be embedded in the monocular telescope. The angle must be exactly right, even if it is just a little off, the bullet will hit Mal's body.
And this single-channel telescope has helped its owner block such projectiles twice in a row. "
"I didn't change my fate. All of this is fate's choice." Chu Li said slowly when he saw this scene.
(End of chapter)
