After leaving the tavern, several people got on their horses and walked in the direction of home.
As he walked down the road, Trinville greeted almost everyone he met. Glenn could feel that Trinville was truly loved by everyone.
He smiled and said: "My friend, you have grown much fatter than before. Of course, I am not laughing at you for being slim when you were a child. In addition, your beard is also very beautiful. So, you will not blame me for not recognizing Come on? But this is not all my fault. If you had told me from the beginning that it was Atto Trinville, the blacksmith's son, who toasted me, and not the majestic 'Big Vika', I will recognize you in the morning too. Big Vika! Well, I think you seem to be very popular among the people of Barbukele."
Trinville shrugged and said with a smile: "Trinville is 'Big Vika', and 'Big Vika' is Trinville. I may have become unrecognizable to you, but fortunately you did not recognize me. That’s why our reunion became lively and interesting. But my heart has not changed. I recognized you the first time I saw you. Your eyes are still the same as when you were a child, although you have also grown taller. Yes, I still recognize you. You know, you are a good friend of mine. Although I don’t know where you have gone, I believe you will come back. I have always believed that. "
Glenn smiled and said: "Yes. I dare say that there is no one else I have forgotten in these years. Apart from my parents, the king and the queen, the only one is you, Trinville."
"Really?" Trinville exclaimed excitedly.
"Of course, my friend. Even though we just had a fight the day I left, I still miss you very much."
Trinville smiled and said: "I regretted it after you disappeared. You know? I was always worried that you would run away because you were afraid of being hurt by me again. I feel very guilty for this. It would be nice if you came back."
Glenn also smiled and said, "It seems like I wasn't the only one who was beaten that time."
"Come on, come on." Trinville glanced at the young woman who had not said a word so far, "No one can find a convincing witness anyway."
The two childhood friends met for the first time more than ten years later, and they have become harmonious like a pair of good friends who have never been separated.
Trinville asked again: "Seriously, Glenn, where have you been all these years? I'm really curious."
Glenn smiled and said: "This may take some time to talk about. I think if we can find a suitable opportunity, I will be happy to tell you. Now, I can't wait to go home and see my mother."
Since Grein was still unwilling to talk about his affairs, Trinville didn't want to waste time on the two of them walking together. He spoke briefly to Grain about his experience. He said Glenn had been his hero since a few years ago.
Every day, guests from all over the Palinkabakama continent come to Babukeli King City. They bring products from various places and exchange everything they need with the people of Apodoli. For example, silver utensils and jewelry made by skilled craftsmen like Humegor are sought-after goods everywhere else.
Daddy Blueberry’s Tavern is such a perfect place for travelers to stay. There, there are many small businessmen and brokers. Throughout the whole process of haggling, either intensely or insipidly, they consume copious amounts of the delicious dark beer at the same time. However, there are still many people who don't like dealing with outside businessmen, thinking that they are just profit-seeking guys.
Besides Blueberry Daddy, Trinville was the one who liked hanging out with those people the most. Because these people can always bring a lot of interesting experiences, which an honest blacksmith like him cannot experience personally.
He loved listening to those stories. No matter how many falsehoods there were in the stories, he still enjoyed them and greatly enhanced his interest in drinking. Along with this, more and more wine money was owed to Daddy Blueberry. People who came to the King's City of Barbukele from other parts of the mainland mentioned a bounty hunter named Glenn, and told stories about his ability to punish evil and promote good, and to act chivalrously and righteously. Trinville loved to hear all the stories.
He was drunk that day and heard someone talking about the hunter named Glenn again, and suddenly he thought of him. He didn't tell anyone about his suspicion. Besides, no one would believe him. Even if others don't believe it, it doesn't stop him from always believing it. Even he himself doesn't know where his persistence comes from. He just stubbornly believed that the famous hunter was his childhood friend. He was happy for Grain and envied him the life of a hunter.
So, driven by that strong envy, he made a spur of the moment, in order to be worthy of being his friend when he saw Glenn in the future, and to one day be able to fight side by side with him, he even gave up his ancestral craftsmanship and started making a became a bounty hunter.
However, Apodoli has always been very peaceful, which makes him feel as lonely and useless as his old Sorbi in many cases. Still, he had a chance to earn enough money for his drinks. Although more money is owed.
"You see, I'm much smarter than they thought. You won't have any doubts about this, right? I said that person is you, and one day he will definitely come back! Even if they take the whole blueberry The wine in Dad’s cellar came to bet me that I wouldn’t change my mind. Facts have proved that I was right.”
Although Glenn smiled, he was still a little surprised: "You just became a bounty hunter so that you can fight side by side with me one day?"
"Yes, yes. Isn't it a bit unbelievable? Haha." Trinville laughed, attracting the side glances of passers-by.
After walking a few streets, Trinville suddenly slowed down his horse. He hesitated: "Grain, I think I should tell you something before you enter the house."
Glenn said softly: "I may be able to guess what you will tell me. I am wandering outside and have been trying to avoid this problem. However, when I get closer and closer to home step by step, I feel so uneasy. You He must have wanted to tell me that my father died two years after I left home.”
Trinville stared into his eyes: "But how did you know? Didn't you never come back as I thought?"
"My friend, as you may have guessed, this is the first time in seventeen years that I have set foot on the land of King Baboklei. But I am not a heartless person. How could I ignore the death of my father? Don't ask." He obviously wanted to ease the slightly dull and melancholy atmosphere caused by this topic. He said, "Look, I am not ignorant of everything that happens in my hometown. I have many friends. , every friend is like my eyes and ears to me. Take it easy, take it easy, Trinville. I have promised you that I will tell you when I get the chance."
They passed through almost half of the city of Barbuckle. After hundreds of years of construction, the capital of Apodoli is very different from when their ancestors first chose to settle and build here. The houses are almost all the same, with flat roofs and only a few square windows in one direction. The houses are built with large pieces of bluestone, and the streets are also paved with flat bluestones, all picked from the same mountain in the distance.
Qingshan selflessly donated everything needed to build this city, in exchange for the clean and majestic reputation of the royal city. This is not the boast of the Apodoli people. You will not find a more majestic city in the entire continent than the King of Babuklei under the sun. Its reputation has long spread to all directions.
The royal city was built on the mountain. Following the mountain, the entire city was built into four levels in an orderly manner. The lowest level is filled with various taverns, hotels, markets and handicraft workshops, and contains almost all civilian houses in the city.
Now, Glenn and the others were walking on the most prosperous streets and squares in the royal city. Ahead is the town hall. The tall mansions of the nobles also occupy a large area here.
Further up is the heart of the kingdom, where the majestic palace stands majestically. The highest tower of the palace overlooks the entire city of Barbukele. Standing on the large balcony, the king can have a panoramic view of his city, just like looking at the lines in his hand. Moreover, this is the only place where you can see trees in the entire city.
On the top of the mountain stands the most magnificent and magnificent temple of Apodoli. It is a place where gods and their attendants worship. This is the place where there is no conflict with the world, and it is also the place where the Kingdom is closest to God.
Grayne and Trinville walked side by side. The young woman in the green robe was still tightly wrapped in the cloak. When pedestrians passed by, she always turned her body slightly, intentionally or unintentionally, so that people could not see her face. .
The iron palms on the horses' hooves hit the bluestone, making a crisp sound.
Trinville seemed to have a lot to say, but Green just listened quietly. Later, he may feel that it is not an easy thing to just let a good friend talk incessantly.
He asked with a smile: "When passing by the street in front of the city hall, I seemed to see a lot of people gathering there. I have rarely seen such a scene in other cities."
"Yes, not long ago, it was rare to see them in the royal city." Trinville said, "It was the kingdom's cavalry regiment recruiting soldiers. Those guys were all dizzy, as if they really felt like serving the country. It’s here.”
He nodded: "When I entered the city, I saw the notice posted on the city gate. There were many people there."
Trinville laughed and said: "Yes, although I dare say that many people are just watching. But as far as I know, there are quite a few people joining. The kingdom's cavalry will become more and more powerful."
Glenn pondered and slowly said: "Apodoli's cavalry is famous all over the world. But I still don't understand. Isn't our already very powerful army not enough to defend our country?"
"Who knows." Trinville seemed to think this was none of his business. "I've forgotten when it started. They always say that pirates in the north are becoming more and more rampant and the threat to the country is getting bigger and bigger. Anyway, pirates come ashore and so on. Since I can jump out of the cradle by myself, I can go everywhere. I have never heard of such a thing since I started running around! Of course, I have to admit that there are still some desperadoes who take advantage of the lax guards to invade our seaside cities and villages from time to time. But by the time the cavalry arrives, they have already Just ran away.
As a result, the people complained and the soldiers complained endlessly. But what can be done? In the end, the kingdom's cavalry was exhausted, but could not find even a single pirate. I feel ashamed for them just thinking about it. I don't think they have any other good solution except recruiting troops and horses. "
Glenn couldn't help but laugh when he heard how he described the embarrassment of a powerful force that was famous all over the world and whose enemies were fleeing.
"However, this is really not what little people like you and me should think about. You don't know, that Yogana wanted me to join his security force several times. But, I refused. So, you see - he looks like A sensitive hunting dog that has been trying to find out what's wrong with me. By the way, Grein, will you join the kingdom's army?"
Glenn smiled and said: "Don't forget, my friend. I have just returned to Babkole and haven't had time to think about such a question. So, it is difficult for me to answer you. I can only say, I don't know. However, If I had to choose, I would say, no.”
Trinville chuckled and said: "I'll just say it. How nice to be a hunter who dares to take action and is happy with the situation. In the early morning, with the rising sun, you can wield your sword without any restraints. At night, under the moonlight, I fell asleep with the breeze on my pillow, and let the dew wet my clothes. I loved days like this. Why join the Guards? If you can't live a free life, what's the difference between it and entering Lord Yogana's prison? .”
Glenn smiled noncommittally.
Trinville asked: "Grain, don't you think so?"
He nodded: "Maybe."
They crossed the central avenue of the city and turned to another road with higher ground to the west. People kept saying hello to Trinville along the way, and he always responded generously. It can be seen that Trinville is loved and respected in this city beyond his status and status.
Grain asked Trinville not to introduce him to anyone he met. Trinville knew that Grain had been away from home for many years, and of course he wanted to see his mother first. And the chatting and greetings along the way will delay his move home. Grein no longer wanted to delay the long-awaited traveler. So the big man Vika followed his friend's advice and walked through relatively secluded alleys. Even so, it seemed that everyone in the royal city knew Trinville, and someone still called his name from time to time, which inevitably delayed a little time.
Trinville apologized to Grain, saying that he had nothing to do and that he always had to return greetings to those who greeted him. That's what he said, but the look in his eyes was actually quite happy. And there's a little bit of cunning about it.
Glenn smiled and agreed: "Trinville, you are doing the right thing. Never show even a little bit of indifference to others' most insignificant kindness at any time."
Trinville was convinced. He smiled and said, "You see, that's exactly what I did."
It has been seventeen years since I left Apodoli, and my hometown is no longer what it used to be. But it seemed like Greene had never left. He didn't even need Trinville to lead the way. It seemed that if he hadn't taken care of the young girl behind him, he would have hurried back.
Trinville thought to himself: "Who is this young woman? It seems that Grain is very polite to her. Not like his wife, because he is too polite. This is not what a man should show on the street of."
Until now, he has not heard a word from the woman. Don't just see Trinville's carefree and generous side, he is actually a very curious person. Along the way, he wanted to ask more than once, but finally held back.
He thought to himself: "Prying inquiring about other people's information is what women do. I can't let Glenn look down on me."
Besides, if Glenn is willing to say it, he will say it sooner or later!
He secretly calculated that if Grein didn't tell him, he would ask him when he couldn't bear it anymore, so as to satisfy his almost uncontrollable curiosity. There are still many, many questions in his mind.
Come to think of it, one can't blame Trinville. A young man who disappeared without a trace like a stray bird seventeen years ago suddenly appeared in the King's City of Babuklai seventeen years later, just like when he disappeared. This fact itself has been talked about for a long time. . Moreover, this missing boy still has a torn relationship with the most noble family in Apodoli. In any case, he can be regarded as half-adopted son of Queen Elenoa. Moreover, there is also an oriental woman who is equally mysterious and whose face is not visible to others!
And indeed it is. As soon as Glenn, Trinville and the other three people left Daddy Blueberry's tavern, various rumors were already circulating in the city of Barbuckle.
Many times, rumors fly out of the pub faster than flies.
Some people say that little Glenn was abducted by a witch who wanted to ask for ransom from his family. However, he was rescued and taken to the far east. The first half of this rumor was exactly the same as the one that had been circulated when he disappeared seventeen years ago. It was as boring as beer that no longer bubbled, so it was immediately spurned by everyone.
Soon, more theories began to circulate. Some people say that little Glenn voluntarily followed a vaudeville troupe that traveled here. Because he was deeply attracted by the artist who could breathe fire and the actor who could swallow knives. He traveled all over the continent with them and learned various stunts from them. When fighting, he had so many swords that he couldn't even count them, so he just drew them out from his stomach.
Others say that the two king brothers sent him away in order to let him worship many powerful teachers outside. And he lived up to expectations and learned the ability to capture monsters and subjugate them. The monsters he killed were all different. All kinds, countless.
The above two items are quite similar and were mentioned by others seventeen years ago, but no one agrees with them. Others said that he was doing business outside or dug up treasure left in a mysterious cave. In short, after he made a fortune and earned enough money to support him and his mother, he rushed back to visit and support his mother in her old age.
Others said that little Grain got into trouble in the palace and had to run away because he was afraid of being punished by the king. Now, the king may have forgotten this. He returned to Barbukele after he was tired from wandering outside.
Of course, the latest version is less popular. Some people suspect that he was kidnapped by pirates and that the pirates trained him. One day he returned to Apodoli, just to gather information for those cruel pirates. Once the time comes, he will dedicate the city to the pirates. This is the most alarmist kind of legend. The person who made up this story even frightened himself out of his wits as soon as he uttered it. Someone immediately covered his mouth.
They were all frightened! If Trinville heard someone speaking ill of his friend, the man would be in serious trouble. Fortunately, this rumor was immediately dismissed by almost everyone who heard it. No one under the upbringing of the noble Queen Elenoa will degenerate into a pirate no matter what. The rumor was stillborn. Even more fortunate is the person who originally invented this rumor. His teeth are still intact in his mouth, which is a blessing. It's just that he doesn't know his luck yet.
As for the young woman that Glenn brought, there are also various speculations about her identity. Many people say that she is a princess from an ancient country in the East. Judging from her calm and happy-go-lucky temperament and upbringing, at least she will be the daughter of a tribal leader. Most people believe this statement.
Others said that she was just an orphan. After meeting her, Glenn took pity on her loneliness and brought her back.
Others said that she might be a singer who performed around, and she was extremely beautiful, so she seduced Gray.
Some people exclaimed, "I don't believe what you are saying. It's all the same old stuff. I guess Glenn snatched this woman from somewhere. Think about it, whose family it is?" What kind of good girl would willingly follow a hunter who has no fixed abode and no money? Yes, it must have been robbed."
There are different opinions. It really goes with the old saying - if you guess the wrong beginning, wait for the wrong ending.
If the protagonist of these rumors, Glenn himself, heard this, he would definitely be confused for a moment.
Will he open his eyes wide, hold his breath and consider it carefully to determine whether the extraordinary person in the legend is himself?
However, no matter how many rumors or legends there are, scary or wonderful, they can't stop him from going home.
