They didn't rein in the reins until the horses were out of breath. In the next three days, they could only travel as much as possible and stay as far away from the king's clutches as possible.
Trinville thought of the old horse Thorpe, who had been with him for five years, running together in the wilderness and catching thieves. Those were beautiful days full of affection and excitement, danger and happiness coexisting. It was also the five years during which he grew from an honest blacksmith to the most famous hunter in Apodoli. Every day, Solbi is with me. Thinking of Thorpi's death in the Black Forest, he couldn't help but look sad.
Soon, he recovered from the sadness of losing his long-standing companion. Since he chose to fight side by side with Grein, he had already made plans in his mind to face various worst-case scenarios. Compared with losing old Sorbi, even if it is his own life, he would not hesitate.
He said silently in his heart: "Solbi, my old friend. Without your company, I will continue to move forward. I will not forget you."
Glenn did not notice the changes in Trinville's heart, and explained the situation in the royal palace to him and Althea in detail. They felt sorry for King Jussehel's stupidity and stubbornness, and they were also angry that King Orzin spread their false accusations everywhere and demanded that they be brought to justice.
Trinville said angrily: "I want the king to understand that he owes my old Sorby his life, and I will make him repay it."
Glenn said: "Although we are on the land of the Black Forest now, the king's hand has reached here. King Jussehel has only provided us with shelter temporarily. He has asked us to leave as soon as possible. We only have one place now. You can go. The king’s power will not touch there at any time.”
"So, where did you think you were going?"
"I originally wanted to have the opportunity to go to the White Dragon City. Now we can only go there. I believe that if there is a place that is safe for us, it can only be the Holy City." He looked Taking a look at Althea,
"Besides, it is safe for Althea there. My teacher told me that it is not unreasonable to take Althea to the Holy City in an emergency. There is no doubt that that time has come now. .”
"Okay," Trinville said nonchalantly, "I have heard about the White Dragon City since I was a child, and I have always dreamed of having the opportunity to go there. Your idea is very suitable for me."
"However, this is a dangerous journey, I want to tell you clearly."
"What are we afraid of!" Trinville shouted, "No matter who comes to stop us, no matter how many people there are, I am not afraid. I will kill them all. We will definitely be able to kill one to reach the White Dragon City." Bloody road."
"My dear friend, I have no doubt about your bravery. If anyone dares to stop you, no matter who he is, the sword on your waist and the spear on your back will make your enemies frightened and their blood will flow like rivers. However, especially Linville, we can no longer take any risks. Our whereabouts have been exposed, and the king clearly knows that we are in the country of the Black Forest, and he will send more people to hunt us down." He said,
"Only out of a cruel face related to the country, the three of us were spared from being arrested by King Jussehel. Next, I believe that more countries will join the ranks of wanting us. Faced with so many enemies , are we sure we can reach the Holy City safely all the way? We must not take risks. This is what I want to say to you, I must think about Miss Althea's safety."
"Yes, Glenn. You are right. I ignored Miss Althea's safety just to show off my little adventurous mind. Just like just now, if it weren't for a stupid guy who accidentally Knocking over the flowerpot made me alert. Maybe Miss Alsia and I can't wait until you come back safely. Okay, I want to apologize to you. I will never think about fighting again based on my temper. Fight and kill. You decide how to go, Glenn. Anyway, from the day we set out on this dangerous road, wherever you go, I will go."
As the two friends are about to embark on a long journey, their friendship becomes even deeper. This kind of friendship generated in times of adversity will become stronger and stronger in the future journey.
After a hasty meal, Grein explained in detail the places he would pass through on the way to the Free City.
He has been to many countries on the continent and has left his footprints in the most wild places. However, this journey was very different from usual.
First of all, for safety, not only must we avoid the killers sent by the king, but we must also avoid almost all the countries passing along the way, in case they have any connection with King Orzin - but this is bound to happen. No one would forge a grudge against a powerful kingdom for their sake.
The route he planned was all about places least visited by people. There are many places that even he himself has never been to.
Trinville followed Greene on this adventure entirely out of his own free will, and he had already been mentally prepared for unforeseen dangers.
This is Trinville's decision to make such a decision because he has a kind heart and knows the righteousness. On the other hand, he is also eager to experience a completely different life from the past. Deep down in his heart, becoming a famous bounty hunter is his greatest wish. He longed for the days when he could fight with his sword to the end of the world and enjoy grudges.
He could have succumbed to his fate and become a law-abiding and skilled blacksmith. But he followed his inner longing and sold his ancestral blacksmith shop regardless of other people's dissuasion. The blacksmith's craftsmanship was about to be ruined in his hands.
However, the big man Vika, a bounty hunter who punished evil and promoted good, became famous in Apodoli.
He has always dreamed of going to the forests, barren mountains, and isolated islands where beasts and demons infest and eradicate them. Because that's what Grain does. Privately he admired his friend's fortunes.
When he met Glenn, he was filled with joy. He had always wanted to tell Glenn that if he wanted to travel around again, he must take him with him. Unexpectedly, because of his impulse, he joined the Kingdom's Guards along with Gray. He was very happy to be able to hone his skills in the military camp with Glenn.
Although there are some regrets. Because the idea of wanting to travel to the mainland is no longer possible. Unexpectedly, the fate he expected would befall him inadvertently.
The most dazzling new star in the king's guard, who was highly regarded, fell from the high clouds in the blink of an eye.
During the days when Grain was imprisoned, he thought more than once about breaking into the prison, breaking the cage, rescuing Grain, and traveling around the world with him, and he tried to put it into practice. It was only at the Queen's behest that this reckless act, which was obviously unsuccessful, was abandoned.
After Grein was rescued by Queen Elenoa, he secretly made up his mind. He will always be by Grain's side, taking care of him and protecting him, life and death.
Not only did he do it, he did it brilliantly. Grein also approves of these.
Now when he heard Glenn say that they would set foot in those deep mountains and old forests that had rarely been set foot in by humans in ancient times, they might see all kinds of terrifying monsters. Thinking about it, he felt that his blood was boiling and he was inexplicably excited. He couldn't help but raise his hands in approval. .
Besides, that’s how it is. Whatever Grain decides, he will follow it wholeheartedly. If a little selfishness is added to these generous acts, that will make him happiest.
As Trinville thought about it, he couldn't help but smile secretly again.
He wouldn't take it to heart about the dangers that Grein had repeatedly stressed. Isn't this the life he longs for!
At present, the king's killers are restricted by King Jussehir's three-day time limit and cannot do whatever they want without scruples. Therefore they are relatively safe. It's just that this safety is so uncertain.
Maybe tomorrow King Jussehel will change his mind. Therefore, they must keep urging their mounts to run as far as possible during this short safe period.
Nothing of their luggage was lost in the incident. The sword and spear that are regarded as life are always in hand. It's just that Trinville felt a little regretful.
That is, he didn't have time to replenish food and water in the hotel - and of course he didn't have the chance to save a few more bottles of wine. But after a while he started to smile. He had just witnessed Grain's archery skills. In those old woods, there were many ripe fruits, hopping hares and muntjac deer. He no longer has to worry about not having delicious food to satisfy his appetite.
The moon was rising, and the gentle mountain breeze brought a hint of coolness. Several people were in a peaceful mood and full of joy. There was no need to worry about pursuers for the time being, and they no longer had to rush desperately in the dark.
This can be regarded as a relatively relaxing and comfortable night for them on the way to escape.
Now that they have decided and have a direction and goal, they feel a lot more relaxed. And no matter how hard they traveled, it would take several months before they could reach the Holy City. This date is still the least time spent if everything goes smoothly.
So everyone tried to maintain the most relaxed mood. Only in this way can we face all kinds of sudden dangers with the most abundant mental and physical strength.
In addition, they could light a bonfire at night and grill some grouse that Grayne had hunted. The aroma of roasted game would fill their appetites.
Fire warmed the harsh nights and drove away wild beasts wandering in the wilderness. They had delicious grouse meat, and Trinville was full of praise for Grain's cooking. Those hands that hold a knife and wield a sword never imagined that they could bake something so delicious. Then he lamented that something was missing.
If you can have a glass of wine made by Blueberry Daddy at this time, you will have no regrets.
The bonfire was burning "crackingly", and they sat around the fire without any sleep. They talked a lot and recalled many things from their childhood. For the same thing, two friends could always tell two completely different results, which made Alshea laugh. This was also the first time the two sat together and talked about the past since they reunited.
Trinville was in a good mood, and he reminded Greene at the right time that there was a lot of time in the long night, and Greene should fulfill the promise he made when he first arrived in Babcole City.
You know, he has been holding it in his heart for a long time. At first, Grayne was still thinking about his future journey and did not hear Trinville's request. It wasn't until Trinville mentioned it again and again that he realized that Trinville was asking him to tell the story of when he left Apodoli.
He smiled and said: "Actually, there is nothing to say. Do you really want to hear it?"
Trinville nodded vigorously and said: "I want to hear it, I want to hear it so much. Glenn, just tell me. When I return to Barbuckle and Daddy Blueberry's tavern, I will I can tell them. I promise you, I will never make it up. I will tell them how you tell me. Anyway, you yourself will not take the initiative to tell others, so why not tell me , let me tell them. You know, I love telling them stories that only I know."
He saw that Glenn was just smiling but not spitting out easily. As soon as his mind changed, he pulled Althea along. He said: "Miss Althea, don't you want to know how Glenn left his hometown when he was a child, and how he met Mr. Astral? You must also want to know, right?"
Glenn smiled and said: "Miss Althea is not as curious as you. My friend, curiosity is the most itchy bad habit. There are many things and many people who are harmed by their own curiosity. It's overwhelming. The most convincing example in front of you is you - if it weren't for your curiosity, you wouldn't want to try to be a bounty hunter. In that case, you might still be tinkering in the blacksmith shop. As for the sledge. He might have married Josie long ago and given birth to a bunch of little Trinvilles. Of course, he wouldn't have the miserable days of living in the open and hiding everywhere. "
Trinville heard that he was making fun of Josie again, and he couldn't help it, and burst out laughing. The laughter carried far away in the dark forest with the night wind.
At night in the forest, the wind is always cool.
Glenn stood up and said, "I'm going to pick up some more dry firewood and light the fire vigorously. Now I realize that I am also a vulgar person. Because my curiosity has also been aroused by you. Wait a moment, I also want to Know what it is about Josie, or, as they often call her, the beautiful Miss Riley Rider." And he walked away.
Trinville was about to scratch his head when he saw Althea looking at him with a smile. He hurriedly said: "Don't listen to Glenn's nonsense. There is no such thing as Josie, and there is no such thing as Riley Rider. He is lying to you."
Althea smiled and shook her head. She smiled with an inscrutable smile that made Trinville uneasy. I don’t know if she shook her head to say that Glenn would not lie to her. Or is she saying that she also wants to know the story of Josie or Riley Rider?
Glenn put a few thick dry branches into the fire. The flames burned brighter and brighter, making their faces red in the dark night.
Trinville was complaining again: "Grain, you can't treat me like this. Of course you have to tell me what you promised me. Besides, Miss Althea also wants to know. Don't you, Althea? You Just say it, say you want to know.”
Glenn smiled and said: "Obviously you are curious to know why you want to involve Alsia." But unexpectedly, Alsia looked at him expectantly and nodded with a smile.
Glenn pondered for a moment and then said with a smile: "The reason I don't say it is because you will think, 'So that's it. Is it just like this?' In that case, no matter how mysterious the story is, it will become It’s boring. Trinville, are you sure you won’t regret it after listening to this?”
Seeing that he was relieved, Trinville hurriedly said: "No, no. I will definitely like to hear it. To be honest, I have wanted to know since the day you left seventeen years ago."
Trinville's anxious look made Green couldn't help but laugh. He nodded, "Okay. But where to start?"
Trinville let out a sigh of relief, "Of course we have to start from the beginning."
Glenn smiled. "Trinville, my friend. Do you remember what happened that day?"
Trinville nodded hurriedly and said: "Of course I remember. Although many years have passed, I really remember it. That day, I saw you walking in front of my house, as if you still had a little injury on your forehead. It must have been with you again. Prince Charles must have had a fight."
Glenn also smiled and nodded: "Yes, you remember correctly. That's what happened."
Trinville made a face and smiled: "I knew it, I remembered it correctly. I called your name, but you ignored it. I was a little angry, so I caught up with you and pulled your arm. Unexpectedly, You turned around and grabbed my shoulders, trying to throw me to the ground."
"Actually, I did—I threw you to the ground and you ooohed and screamed."
Trinville immediately blushed and retorted: "That was because you accidentally knocked me down. If you don't believe me, let's try it again."
Glenn blinked and smiled: "I admit, you were a little careless. However, you were already much taller and fatter than me at that time. You must have felt very embarrassed when I fell down."
Althea watched the two of them bickering about their childhood naughty things and laughing secretly.
Trinville said unconvinced: "But then you were pushed to the ground by me, and you couldn't turn over even if you wanted to. You have to admit it, right? If my father hadn't heard the noise and ran over and pulled us apart. , we still don’t know how long we will fight.”
After laughing for a while, he said: "Actually, I don't know why that day. Maybe I just had a dispute with Prince Mars and had a fight. That's why I left the scar on my forehead. You see Although I was a child at the time, I still have to defend myself today. It was really not my fault. Although I can’t remember why I fought with him."
"Although Queen Elenoa does not favor Prince Mars, when I return home, my father," he bowed his head and said nothing. After a while, he continued, "He beat me hard. I don't know what I did wrong to make him so angry. He also told me that I embarrassed him in front of His Majesty the King and the Queen. No matter how shameless he is, he doesn’t want a son like this anymore, and he doesn’t want to see me anymore. I was very angry and sad at the time.”
He lowered his head and remained silent. Althea put her hands on his shoulders, gently comforting his memory.
Trinville scratched his head, coughed, and said: "Alas, this is your fault, my friend. How can there be a father who doesn't love his children? Then again, how can there be a father who doesn't spank his children? Ah. I dare say I have been beaten much more than you. But I don’t hold any grudge against my father at all.”
Althea and Trinville's relief made Grein look up from the sad memories.
"Yes, I don't hate him. He knows how much I love him. However, he has never hit me. I must have been really angry then. So, when I saw you, I vented all my grievances. On you."
Trinville grinned.
The fire was red, warm and bright, and everyone fell into a short and warm silence before reminiscing.
