"It used to be quite popular, but in recent years, the age ratio of the first-level world of Avalon has become increasingly younger. Young people of your age don't like wine that much." The woman patted her face and replied helplessly.
"Why does this happen?" Artoris was very surprised. According to women, young people in Avalon accounted for the majority, but how could this happen?
"Asking this question, it seems that you are not locals, but new cultivators who came to Avalon from outside?"
"Yes, can you tell us why?"
This conversation lasted for another hour. Xilu was a little girl after all, so when the time came, she lay down on the sofa in the bar and fell asleep. This bar is called "Destiny Tavern" and is open late at night. Artoris went out to relax and asked the woman to help take care of Xilu. At this time, Gawain's contact also came through. After the connection was connected, Gawain's voice came from the other end of the ID card.
"Where are you? The hotel has been selected. I will send you the coordinates."
"..." Artolis explained their location to Gawain.
"What are you doing going so far? Forget it, I'll come and pick you up. It's not safe for two girls to walk at night."
"You are underestimating my strength!"
"Hey! You can't even deal with two gangsters, how can I trust you to hand over Xilu to you!"
"It sounds like you can beat me." Artoris muttered after the other party hung up the call.
I learned from the woman that there are no conditions required to enter the first level of the World Tree, but certain conditions need to be met to enter the second level.
There are two conditions for this. One is that the strength reaches level four, and the other is that in the World Youth Championships held every three years, one must reach the top 64 in the individual competition or the top eight in the team competition. As long as you meet one of these two criteria, you will be qualified to enter the second level world.
It is said that the second level of World Tree is a more developed and magical area than the first level, so countless people yearn to enter the second level.
Since the second condition is more difficult, many people who have reached rank four choose to enter the second level.
And those who are not very diligent in cultivation make up the majority, and people can only enter the fourth level when they are middle-aged and old. Then they left the first-level world, which caused a serious imbalance in the age ratio in the first-level world.
The owner of the Destiny Tavern is the drunk woman just now. Of course she also wants to open a bar on the second floor, but she is the kind of person who doesn't practice diligently, and she only has Rank 3 strength so far.
Because she had to wait for Gawain to arrive, Artolis didn't go far for a walk and just wandered around the bar. Alleys always bring back bad memories. Staring at the dark alley, Artolis seemed to see a dark figure in her peripheral vision.
Driven by curiosity, Artoris slowly groped towards the alley. Analysis Now Artolis saw it, it was an old beggar wearing a black cloak.
The old beggar did not fall asleep, and cast his eyes towards Artolis in the darkness. Before Artolis could speak, the old beggar here said first: "It's better not to enter the alley alone in the middle of the night." The voice was hoarse and weak, and it was full of traces of the wear and tear of time.
The old beggar's words were a reminder, but Artolis had already come in, so she didn't pay attention to these words.
It turns out that Artolis, who lives a hard life, has no objection to beggars and even sympathizes with these people.
"Do you have any wine?" The old man looked away from Artoris and said in his old voice.
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Ten minutes later, Artolis entered the alley again, but this time she was holding a jug of wine and a few pieces of bread.
These were bought at the bar. Sitting next to the old beggar, Artolis handed over the wine and bread in her hand.
The old beggar took the wine flask but did not take the bread. Artolis placed the paper bag containing the bread on the ground beside the old beggar. Putting his hands on the ground, he raised his head and looked at the "long strip" of stars at the top of the alley, like a frog at the bottom of a well, and couldn't help but sigh.
When it is quiet, it is easy for people to recall the past. The old beggar drank and said nothing. She cast a sideways glance at the other person. For some reason, the person next to her gave Artolis an inexplicable sense of security, and she couldn't help but think of a certain person.
"Want to hear me tell some stories?" Artolis suddenly said on a whim.
"..." The old beggar didn't reply, and Artolis no longer cared whether the old beggar listened or not, and told the story of old captain Fred...
"He is your grandfather?" The old beggar's reply made Artolis very happy.
"Well, I'm an orphan. Captain Fred took me in and brought me to Dalian. He also gave me my name. Commander Fred is my hero. It can be said that without him, I wouldn't be here. He died in a corner seventeen years ago." At this point, the call on the ID card rang.
At first guess, it was Gawain, but when she remembered that she had talked too much, she lost track of time. Without immediately connecting the call, Artolis stood up and said goodbye to the old beggar.
"My name is Artolis Grandeple. I haven't asked you your name yet?"
"Koflo Yuri" replied the old beggar in his hoarse voice.
"Then I'll call you Corvo. If you're hungry, go to the Destiny Tavern nearby to order something to eat and just tell me my name." After saying that, Artolis hurried out of the alley and looked at Atto. In the direction Liz left, the old beggar sighed.
"Fred... you... have a nice granddaughter..."
Artoris picked up the call as soon as she left the alley.
"I'm here, now at the door of the bar. By the way, Artolis, where have you been?" Gawain's anxious voice came from the ID card.
While running, Artolis put her ID card to her ear and replied: "I'll be here soon, I see you!"
Artoris saw the two people in front of the bar not far away. Xilu fell asleep on Gawain's back. They both looked good.
"It's okay to play so late and bring her to such a place!" Gawain complained when he saw Artolis.
"Ah! It's already so late. Wow~ I'm so sleepy. I feel like I'm leading the way to the hotel!" In this case, there is no chance of winning in arguing with Gawain. After learning some knowledge, Atoris's mind also improved. A lot more inspiration. Taking advantage of the late night as an excuse, I tried to get away with it cutely.
The effect is naturally very significant. Artolis doesn't want to argue about right and wrong, so Gawain can't do anything about it. But the lesson still needs to be learned. After Artoris hit her on the head, Gawain turned around and walked in front with Xilu on his back.
Covering her head and following behind Gawain, Artolis turned back three times with each step. It's obviously a bar, but it needs to be called a pub. Late at night, under the light of the bar sign, the alley looked so inconspicuous. Artolis' eyes swept across the glass window of the bar, and out of the corner of her eye, Artolis saw the recruitment advertisement posted on it.
Artoris turned her head and followed Gawain's footsteps. The three of them walked farther and farther away until they disappeared at the end of the light...
