Just as scars take time to heal, time in the North moves very slowly during the snowy season.
The city's reconstruction was slow but determined. The ruins were swept away, and the skeleton was erected. The nails were hammered, and it looked like a huge construction site from a distance. When a snow comes, burying the traces of war under the plain white, people can still go out and celebrate the end of the year.
The Craftsmen's Guild lights up magical glowing lamps all over El Pasin.
Although in the night reflected by the lights, there are still large tracts of blank spaces in the destroyed neighborhoods, relief from the Kingdom and Stargate Port has been distributed, and the residents of Elpaxin can still survive the harsh winter and wait for the coming year.
That was the approval of Forest Lady Amaya.
When the spring breeze blows from the warm south, the city and the forest will revive together.
Outside Elpaxin, life is much more difficult, and some people must even die from cold and famine, but the Kingdom of Kaolin does not care about this - the craftsmen and Stargate Port are also helpless, and those who participated in the battle before the moon The major guilds are not responsible for this, and most people can only see the disaster happening in front of them.
People may be compassionate, but often they can only help those around them.
The Seven Sea Traveler returned to Gait and several surrounding villages. Because Red Leaf told them a message - Tapolis will never come back, but Oakenshield has been rebuilt, and it will still be rooted in the north, but this time its purpose is to fight against the Crow Claw Guards.
After the arrival of dwarven and elven reinforcements, the kingdom retook Gura and destroyed the Ravenclaw Temple's branches in Elpaxin and here. But the influence of the temple went far beyond that. It simply moved from above ground to underground.
For ordinary people, those who generally listen to the crow's prophecy can still return to the right path after the covenant, but there are countless fanatical believers in the countryside. A total of three patriarchs of the temple in the northern diocese have disappeared. Including their Patriarch, and a large number of Gray Knights under their command.
Its legacy is almost destined to seep into this land until a long, long time later.
But Saya did not stay. She took Sora back to Gait and worked with the refugees to rebuild it and its surrounding areas.
Fang Plover later met this lady several times. This strong swordswoman had completely integrated into the aborigines, and she planned to spend her last days as a chosen one there before returning to Earth.
I don't know why, but Fang Yu saw that long-lost gleam in the other person again. The person who signed the contract with the Star Gate fulfilled the path of the forerunner. They never create miracles, but compose songs belonging to ordinary people in the ordinary, praising life and love.
On the other hand, Xiao Kong also recovered very well, regained his health and vitality, and also regained the enthusiasm of a teenager.
The crisis did not deter his love for adventure. He would eventually return to adventure. In fact, Oak Shield had already sent him an invitation not long before Fang Plover and the others arrived.
Xiao Kong did not refuse.
"Brother Ed," the young man held his magic bow cherished: "I will protect it this time."
"I promise that I will become an independent person like you and Saya-san."
Fang Yu couldn't stand the enthusiasm of the fans. After leaving the supplies, he hurried back to Port Elpaxin with the Seven Seas Traveler.
Yes, he has fans too, and there are quite a few of them.
Although Su Changfeng helped them cover up the details of the final battle in the Silver Tower.
In the end, only a few people knew the inside story about who destroyed the Aether Crystal.
But his broadcast throughout the entire Corin-Ithurian has already made the Seven Sea Traveler a household name in the kingdom. Most people may not have associated him with the winner of the Craftsman Competition in a short period of time, the famous Dragon Alchemist who made a big fuss in the Southern Craftsmen Association and rivaled the Dragon Witch.
But just as the person who ignited the War in the North, this shocking war that broke out suddenly in peacetime attracted the attention of everyone in the Kingdom of Kaolin-Ithurion and inside and outside the Star Gate. Regardless of the outcome, his name is enough to be engraved in the history of Stargate.
What's more, more people regard him as a hero and the savior of Elpa Xin.
At that time in Elpaxin, most people in the Four Realms only saw the red sky fire falling, and then the tower overturned, and the conspiracy of the Shadow Man and the Crow's Claw Temple came to nothing.
They didn't know what happened in the end, but the city guards who later invaded the tower found the remains of the floating ship in the tower, which was the Shadow Man's flagship——
The final battle between him, Kaka, Xia Yue, Xiang Xiang, Hong Ye, Liu Ying and others in the shadow man's flagship was actually not a secret. It had long been spread among the descendants of Silver Vislan and Flor. Ten, spread from ten to hundreds, spreading throughout the entire northern territory.
The red meteor that fell at the end might be a miracle.
But it can be traced.
Kaka, Six Shadows and Red Leaves became famous now, and the Redcoats of Jefflite and the Restorers of Tapolis also stole the show. The kingdom exonerated the latter, and this was how Oak Shield was rebuilt. opportunity.
On the one hand, the Seven Seas Traveler has received equally high attention, or even higher.
From the north to the south of the kingdom, from Kaolin to Istania, the boy finally left behind a legend. It was scattered all over the place, but those who knew it connected it together and gathered it into stories and chapters, just like The history, future and present of Aitaria are written by the god who writes history and knowledge.
That was also the letter written by Princess Rupert.
The girl's handwriting was meaningful, she gently raised her head, her eyes under the veil passed through the sand willow wood window panes, gazing at the palace garden outside, the snow-white square flowers, and the distant, silver sand sea, her thoughts and the trade wind, Already flown to the north:
'Aboard the Seven Seas Traveler, my dear friends——
Today, the rebirth of the desert and the revival of this ancient kingdom are inseparable from your efforts. Today, the sand swallows came from the north with willow branches in their mouths. I heard the good news again, and my heart was extremely happy.
It's a lot of regret to say goodbye to each other in the past.
I have witnessed miracles and seen the stars rising from the sand dunes and the silver moon setting from the vast sea. I hope to witness it all, the ancient new life, the withered sprout, the stars rising, the stars setting, the blessings of the sea of sand, forever with you...'
Falaise complained in his hospital bed.
But that may not be that boy’s credit at all!
Maybe it's Dragon Soul No. 5.
It's Ms. Tata.
But no one cared about him at all.
The president is actually just an old man who can't stand the torment, and he sprained several joints in the previous turmoil. He insisted on getting out of bed, but no one listened at all. Together with his strange murmurs, they regarded them as the old man's stubborn complaints.
But Falaise could only sulk secretly. Did that plan succeed? Where did the old guys go? A fire fifty years ago burned down the laboratory and Cangzhihui.
Many people have passed away.
The Star Gate brought new life and also brought many people's stories. He had heard some rumors about Istania, but the energy of his youth was no longer there, and he no longer had the willpower to go back to the past.
"Perhaps we have to see that boy again." Falaise murmured to himself.
"No," but he shook his head stubbornly, "it's not the time yet."
The old man's darkened eyes were a little worried and a little relieved.
anyway.
At least Her Royal Highness is still here.
…
Returning to Elpaxin with Fang Plover was the little girl named Daiel. They promised Saya to entrust her to the care of the old dwarf Aquet. Daiel was like many people in this war. , I have lost a lot, but I have not lost everything yet.
She is still young and has a long life ahead of her.
She will learn knowledge, meet new partners, choose her own life and path, and accept the world.
There is still a long time ahead.
It was so long that even Fang Plover himself could not see clearly. Perhaps he had already left by then and could not see the things he had changed with his own hands; but he at least understood that it was the future of the North, and even Elpaxin, and people's future. Where the vision lies.
Because it had already been agreed upon, Arquette agreed happily.
Fang Plover has helped the Artisans Association, and it can even be said that he has done a great favor to the Kaulin-Ithulian Alliance. As one of the few people who know the inside story, the old dwarf knows the weight of it better.
Princess Brianne's order also arrived at the same time. She and Sir Roban returned from the south and sent a letter asking about the beginning and end of the turmoil in the north. In the letter, she expressed concern about the Seven Seas Traveler, so people also learned about this. This person is the friend of this elf princess, the hero of the Battle of Bain.
This relationship alone makes it difficult for the Craftsmen Association to neglect.
What's more, Arquette himself knew Fang Plover and was even very optimistic about each other. As an old dwarf living alone, he also sympathized with the life experience of this little human girl and promised that he would take good care of her and give her the best education.
Maybe one day in the future, she will become an outstanding craftsman.
However, Fang Plover thinks this is not necessary.
He doesn't want to decide anyone's future, not to mention that Daiel may not be interested in alchemy. He just hopes that this little girl can choose her own path in life in the future.
"That's no problem," Arquette stroked his snow-white beard kindly, "Don't worry, leave it all to us. But the Craftsmen Association is a little busy recently. If you are free, you can come here often. , maybe we can help.”
Fang Plover nodded.
When parting, he touched Dai Er's head. The little girl acted very well-behaved, but her eyes were full of reluctance. Everyone promised her that they would visit him from time to time during these days, but everyone knew that the Seven Seas Traveler could not stay in Elpaxin for a long time.
Their identities are actually very embarrassing. Behind their backs, they also have another identity that carries the alliance and the kingdom's wanted order. However, at this delicate moment, no one would bring it up uncomfortably. But a hero's reputation will always fade, and at least for now, the Seven Sea Traveler doesn't know what the Kaolin Kingdom will ultimately decide.
But it would be impossible for them to give up Miss Ship Officer.
"Be good and listen to Master Arquette." Miss Nightingale carefully combed the messy hair on Dai Er's forehead, "When we have time, Brother Ed will also come to see you, and by the way, he will also bring you some food." Gift."
"Um."
The little girl bit her lip and nodded reluctantly.
And the years pass.
People may forget many things in the time they spend.
But that little girl who was once young may always remember...
That frost-covered winter day, a war that changed everything, and the good and evil in every person and every crisis that I had ever experienced.
…
"I kind of want to cry," Ai Xiaoxiao said a little sadly, "Why can't we take her with us, Tangtang, Dai Aier is very familiar with everyone these days, right?"
"Dair is still young," Tang Xin explained to her, "We are going on an adventure. Adventure is not travel. We may encounter more dangerous situations in the future. Cousin and the others are the chosen ones, but Dai Er can No, we must ensure her safety."
"I know," Ai Xiao said, "but I just feel a little uncomfortable. There are all kinds of unsatisfactory things in reality, but why is it still like this here?"
Tang Xin shook her head, looked at the majestic city in the distance, and said: "For the people in this world, this is their world, everything they have. I know some people regard everything here as a dream, When you wake up from a dream, you will eventually return to reality. However, there are always some people who are different..."
She thought of her cousin.
I also thought of Saya.
The female swordsman worked with those people to rebuild their home, and those people looked at her like friends and relatives. The other party is their leader and the source of their confidence, and even if one day she has to leave, life is like a journey that cannot stop, and will eventually go from one place to another.
Even if you stay where you are, time will not stop.
It's just that many things have changed, but the memories and feelings will last forever, because those things really happened and affected many people...
Maybe that's why the other party stayed.
"But I also want to stay," Ai Xiao said, "Tangtang, you are right, this world is really interesting."
"You're just pursuing novelty," Tang Xin rolled her eyes angrily.
Then she fell silent.
Tang Xin sighed: "But we are passers-by in this world after all, Xiaoxiao. Uncle and auntie have written letters, and the contact with the Star Gate has been restored. It has been a while since school started, and we still have to go back to complete our studies."
"ah?"
Ai Xiaoxiao was dumbfounded.
But there's more going on.
It’s not just the Kingdom of Kaolin that is restraining itself. From Elpaxin to Gula, and even as far away as Kapka and Rodel, the arrests of betrayed craftsmen, nobles, and the remnants of the Crow Claw Guards are still in progress. Regardless of whether they are wronged or not, people are imprisoned in dark dungeons every day.
Even Stargate Port has experienced huge turmoil. Since the martial law of the last attack, huge organizations have been mobilized again. ICPO intervened, and the military of various countries intervened. The Super Sports League temporarily suspended operations. A group of league officials were detained and faced investigation and prosecution.
The Stargate Agency, the Adventurer's Guild, and the Craftsman's Guild are all busy at the moment. Countless magical messages are sent every day, shuttled and intertwined over the sea of clouds through the Star and Moon Parliament, from Kaolin to the Northern Territory. The number of shuttle ships has almost doubled in just one month.
Investigation teams from the Royal Capital, the Hall of Iron, humans, elves and dwarves arrived one after another, and strange faces entered the city every day.
However, since the China Division of the Super Competitive Alliance ceased operations, several execution orders originally issued have been temporarily invalidated, and the pursuit of the Seven Seas Traveler has come to an end for the time being.
Although everyone on the Seven Seas Traveler disdained the alliance's instructions, they had to admit that after this behemoth took action, they were indeed breathless for a while. When it stops functioning, at least it gives them a breather.
This is also the reason why they can anchor in Elpaxin at the moment——
However, Su Changfeng also warned Fang Plover.
The problem is far from that simple. After all, it is a fact that he does not have a Stargate identity, and it is impossible for the Stargate Port to completely ban the alliance. It will probably only eliminate the traitors lurking in it.
It would be fine if the Alliance did not pursue the matter afterwards, but once it is pursued, it may not be good news for the Seven Seas Traveler.
The best way is for him to leave Aitaria, return to the Stargate Port to obtain formal certification, and then go through the Stargate again, so that he can leave the official identity information of the chosen one. But the downside is that he will have to waste at least a year to half a year.
It's not that Fang Yu couldn't afford to waste this time, the craftsmen's association didn't agree with the plan for whatever purpose, and even the military had different opinions. Su Changfeng gave him another plan, but it was obvious that Stargate Port could not find time to solve this problem, so they could only let him wait for everything to settle.
This wait is one month.
El Paxin has been relatively calm this month. The high-level turmoil has not affected ordinary people too much. The reconstruction work is in an orderly manner and has always been carried out smoothly in the winter.
The only thing that was agitated in the city was that the Silver Wind Knights were announced to be disbanded a month ago. Everyone in the Knights Order was on the wanted list. However, its acting leader had long since disappeared after the incident, and a large number of people on the list had disappeared along with him. .
This incident caused some slight panic, but it soon faded away.
There is only one thing, and that is that more and more fleets are anchored in El Paxin Port.
Silver Vislan, the fleet of the descendants of Flor never left, and the Star Gate fleet only returned to the temporary base belonging to the navy nearby. Later, fleets from several guilds in the north arrived, large and small. Looking from the direction of the port, thousands of sails in the airport look like the sea.
This port has probably never seen such a scene since its establishment.
The anchored fleet sparked a lot of discussion, but people’s speculations gradually became public facts——
After the news of the unrest in the north passed through the sea of clouds, it caused a chain reaction on the other side of the Kongxia. The residents of the Winter Kingdom on the Treasure Stick Coast, the mountain people who had rebelled against this ancient alliance and later returned to the kingdom, once again raised the flag of rebellion.
The flames of rebellion ignited quickly.
In an instant, the land covered by the cold was burned.
However, Fang Yu got more precise information from the Craftsmen Association. It was actually the Crow's Claw Temple that was responsible for this, because the Crow's Claw Guards were not only in the north, but also penetrated deeply along the Treasure Staff Coast.
When the senior officials of the temple who fled from the north arrived at the Treasure Staff Coast, they immediately mobilized the believers there and launched a rebellion.
The only good news is that no one has been found to be involved.
It seemed that even the Crow Claw Guards had to prepare for a long time before carrying out the summoning ceremony in the North. It would be difficult for them to replicate such success on the Treasure Staff Coast.
Silver Vislan, the descendant of Flor, has now received direct assignments from the Star Gate. The combined fleet was anchored here, just waiting for the next expedition to begin. Three days later, the kingdom's main fleet arrived.
Another day later, a red fleet arrived at the northern coastline.
That's the fleet from Fenris.
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