Later, Renard raised his spear on a star-free night and charged towards the windmill standing in the fields. After that, rumors of paranoid people will always be circulated among the folks in the countryside of Grindelwald. The pain and persistence of the father were torn apart by the wind all night, and there was no trace. Later, Shino learned that the irresponsible man abandoned his family again and left alone, and found that he was not as sad as he imagined, and could even be described as indifferent. She once suspected that she had lost her feelings for her relatives. It was not until she presided over her father's funeral and comforted her grieving grandfather that she returned to her room and found that the girl in the mirror was unknown at some point.

She was already in tears; later, the girl seemed to have walked out of the haze and returned to her former cheerfulness and optimism. She began to accept her grandfather's arrangements for her, actively learned riding and martial arts, and longed to inherit the mission and glory of the Gostalves family. She still liked the sport of Fenghuaqiu, and chose what she liked as her father said, but in a trance realized that she could not love it as much as her mother; she would smile and say hello to every manor servant, town residents, and even college classmates, and she could not find any problems in dealing with people and things. It was surprising that the young lady who had passed was finally back, but only the person involved understood that some people and some things would never be able to go back.

The fathers and children of the Gestav family seemed to be fighting endlessly. Time and destiny once pushed them out of breath, and then left them behind after their close relatives left one after another, never thinking that they had defeated them or were defeated by them.

Today, standing in front of his parents' tombstone again, Shino can finally face those heavy memories calmly and sigh and sigh: "There are always many failed people in this world, and it seems that my father is one of them."

I once thought of being a good son, but always contrary to my father's expectations. I gradually lost confidence in the quarrel day after day, and finally chose to run away from home and answered by evasion. I once thought of being a qualified husband, but when his wife needed him the most, letting the promise of love be dusted, and I lost her news forever; I once thought of fulfilling the responsibilities of being a father, but not setting a good example for her daughter, hurting her time and time again, and letting her live alone for so long; even the family mission I wanted to undertake was so thin and powerless, his self-sacrifice failed to completely eliminate the threat of beasts, but only extended its seal for several years... At this point in life, love, family affection, responsibility, and the distant and illusory family mission all achieved nothing, and people like this were naturally very failures, right?

"But now, I suddenly understand."

Shino said softly: "Whether it is the choice of my father or the forgiveness of my mother, I think there are their own reasons. In the past, I was too immature and always had no courage to face reality, so I was confused by them and fell into fear and sadness. It was not until today that I realized that there are not so many things worth hesitating about in life. Many times, we are born to live to respond to expectations."

"So, I will try to respond to those expectations, even if I have to face cruel sacrifices, after all--"

She looked down at the name on the tombstone and chuckled: "Only those who are enlightened are qualified to stand on the glorious arena to compete for victory or defeat. This is what your mother told me."

She once forgot and lost all the courage and determination, and she didn't recall it until today.

Maybe it was because of her experience in the city today that she touched her deeply.

She is not the only one who is sad about Claire's affairs, but those people have already walked out of the shadow and started to move towards a new life. Just as Layla is working hard for the dream of a professional player, is she the only one who wants to live in this shadow for the rest of her life and dare not respond to other people's expectations?

The girl felt that she was probably not as fragile as she was.

She stood up, patted the dust stained on her clothes, and smiled at the tombstone beside her: "That's it, father, mother, it's time for me to leave. Since I have made up my mind, I have to prepare early. After the matter is over, I will come to visit you again."

"Please believe that your daughter has grown up."

"No need for anyone to worry about her anymore."

The girl waved her hand and said goodbye to them, then walked out of the cemetery, and her figure gradually disappeared at the end of the gray-white road. At this time, a gust of wind blew over, making the leaves around her rustle, and the gentle sound seemed to be someone responding. Shino had a premonition and looked back suddenly, but she saw nothing, only the wind was rustling, and the fine sunlight passed through the mottled silhouettes.

Shino stood there for a while, suddenly laughed, and then she turned around and left, this time she really left without looking back.

...

Time passes quietly without realizing it.

On July 25, 1856, the open selection stage of the 31st Yamit Cup Fenghua Sports Championship officially began. More than 30,000 Fenghua Ball lovers from all over the world signed up for this cup. They will compete with each other in a total of 151 stadiums distributed in Sumiya city and suburbs to compete for four valuable places to enter the main competition.

Due to the large number of applicants and limited time, in order not to delay the holding of the main competition, the competition system of this year's selection competition adopts a three-game two-win single knockout match system that is different from the regular competition. That is, the players who win two games first in the three games will win the game, and the loser will be eliminated directly, and there is no chance to participate in the loser's group.

Although the rules are simple, they are undoubtedly more exciting. According to authoritative media forecasts, at least one-tenth of the contestants will be eliminated on the first day of the trial competition, which shows the cruelty of the competition.

Alice's game was unfortunately arranged on the first day. The competition was at the Roglim Stadium in the small town of Isolde in the suburbs of the city. The stadium was different from the professional stadium in Cleveland Forest Park. Its level was only amateur level, and the number of spectators could be accommodated no more than 1,500, which made the genius players quite dissatisfied. I have talked about how my debut was in such a remote place, at least at the Republic Memorial Stadium in May Republic Square, Sumiya City?

However, everyone thinks that a person who forged an amateur certificate would be good if he had a game, and he was picky about the stadium. He really didn't know anything about it and didn't want to pay attention to her.

The town of Isolde is about three hours away from Chardolly Manor. As early as the day the schedule was set, Linger discussed with Shino and borrowed her carriage to take Alice to the competition. The number of borrowing depends on how far the genius players can go in the competition. Linger naturally hopes that this guy will be eliminated in the first round. After all, in order to create her very popular character, she shamelessly kidnapped everyone's spare time and forced everyone to cheer for her. If she dared not go, she would roll on the ground and play tricks.

Everyone was really afraid of this move, so except for Yiyeta, who was unwilling to leave Yunjing Kong Island, all the members involuntarily joined the suspicious organization "Alice Fan Club" she established, and even the three sisters of the Fairy Sleeping Hotel were no exception. Among them, Linger was designated as the president, and Luo Lena was the vice president, because the two made outstanding contributions to her participating in the competition. As for what kind of contributions they were, let me imagine them.

What's more funny is that this guy was still sleeping in on the day of the competition. If St. Charlie hadn't woken up her in time, he would have reached the record of the fastest elimination in the trial stage.

After spending ten minutes to finish the whole process of brushing teeth, washing face and eating, Alice brought a large group of support teams to Chardolly Manor in a rush. Those who didn't know thought she was here to seek revenge, which made Shino, who was intimately interacting with Brandy in the stable, stunned.

"Hurry, very urgent, very urgent!" Alice shouted as soon as she saw Shino: "Where is the carriage? I have to go to the small town of Isod to participate in the competition, you can't be late..."

Since I know that time is tight, why did I stay up late to play games last night?

Everyone was complaining in their hearts, and then Alice's next sentence let them know that this guy was not nervous, but had other plans: "I have carefully designed a whole set of POSS actions to enter the court, and I can't just go on the court in a panic at the last moment, that would be too awkward!"

It is obvious that he is a vulgar and superficial person who is free from high-end fun.

"Uh." Shino was also shocked by this fresh and refined reason, and he was slowing down to react: "The carriage is parked at the door, Weber has prepared the coachman for you, just say it to him."

"Okay, okay, then what are you waiting for? Sprint!"

Alice rushed, but suddenly remembered something, and forced the brakes in a very awkward posture, and turned around and asked, "Do you want to watch my game too, Sino? Are we not good friends? If you don't come, I will be very sad?"

It sounds nice, but everyone knows what the hell is thinking. It's just that if Shino, the champion of the college championship, cheers on him, he will be more glorious.

"Do you go to the game..."

Xino thought about it. She had no plans at first, but considering that Alice had been learning from herself during this period, she could barely be considered half of the teacher of a genius player. Now the students are going to play games, and it is really unreasonable to be the teacher who doesn't show up. So she nodded and agreed: "Okay, but in this way, a carriage is not enough. Let's rent it to the carriage store in the town later."

Ah, wouldn't you meet the Knight of the Saint Guard again?

With my impressive record in the selection competition, can I become the deputy cavalry leader?

The genius player had a small idea in his mind. Xino ignored her, turned around and gently stroked the mane of Aima, and whispered: "Thank you for your hard work, Brandi, go back and rest. We will do armor-free training during this period. After you gradually adapt, we will regain the feeling of the past... I will ask you for the thing I had agreed before."

"Law!"

Brandy called out, rubbing his head affectionately at the girl's hair, still as jealous as dependent.

Shino's voice was very light, and no one else heard it, but Linger was close to her and for some reason he had been paying attention to her condition, so he clearly heard the keyword "armless training" mentioned by Shino. He couldn't help but look at the girl more, and then he found that there was a lot of sweat oozing from her forehead and neck, and Brandy was almost the same. He seemed to have just experienced some intense exercise.

No armor training, regaining the feeling, what happened before... the young man's eyes flashed and he saw a hint of clue.

"What's wrong, Mr. Linger?" Shino's voice suddenly rang in his ears. Linger raised his head and happened to meet her clear burgundy eyes, with gentle curiosity: "You've been staring at me, do you have anything to say to me?"

The young man shook his head calmly: "No, it's just a little strange. I feel that Miss Shino today seems to have become different from the previous few days."

"Changed?"

Xino was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Maybe it's because I figured out some things. Some things I was very confused about in the past, but now it seems very simple."

"So that's it." Linger said: "Then I should congratulate you, Miss Shino."

"There is no need to congratulate me... Does Mr. Linger think this is a good thing, too?"

"Of course." Linge glanced at her deeply and said, "Nothing is better than recognizing his past self."

It sounds like you have a deep understanding - Shino didn't have time to ask this sentence, because after the young man finished speaking, he turned around and followed the steps of his companions and left the stable, leaving only her a thin back. At the same time, Alice also waved to the place and shouted: "Hey, Shino! Why are you still dazed? It's too late if you don't leave!"

Shino smiled silently: "Okay, I'll be here soon!"

Ten minutes later, two carriages drove out of the town of Regram, one after another, and headed towards the town of Isolde, located in the suburbs of the city. If you raise your perspective at this time and look down from the sky, you will find that similar scenes are being staged in every corner of the Grindelwald, whether it is open avenues or paths between fields, whether it is remote and simple roadside hostels or green vineyards... there are crowds of people and carriages, gathering towards the nearest stadium to welcome the grand performance called the Yamit Cup.

For others, the meaning of this game is much more than that.

...

"Master, the manager of Bolian Manor has sent back the news. There is another abnormal movement in the remains. It will not be too far away from the awakening of the beast. I'm afraid it will only take two or three months."

“It’s enough.”

In the dim room, the old man stared at the scene outside the window with his eyes extremely deep: "For that child, time is not important, what is important is that he has a bit of will to fight."

"As long as you have firm determination, nothing can stop her."

Whether it is confusion or fear, the moment she decides to hold the weapon, she will be left far behind.
Chapter completed!