In the darkness, amid the screams and the low sobs of women, only the king of sand, Babaltan, did not move, pressing his hands tightly on the armrest of the chair, sitting on his throne, blue veins bloomed on the back of his pale hands. A faint light flashed in his eyes, and a powerful voice came from his chest:

"Everything is quiet-"

As if it was a habit, the surroundings suddenly became quiet.

The King of Sands was expressionless, making people unable to guess what he was thinking about at the moment - but perhaps he didn't think of anything.

The extremely penetrating sound gradually calmed the surroundings, and people always had a herd mentality, not to mention that the people who could go up to this high platform were often not ordinary. Of course, after some people restored order, others gradually calmed down, leaving only the low cry of women.

There was still some riots in the distance, and noise came from below the square, and after the bonfire was extinguished, it was still pitch black.

Earl Nurman reacted first.

He immediately turned around and ordered to the Sand Knights behind him: "Protect Your Majesty."

But the King of Sand raised his hand and stopped him. Babartan turned his head and looked at the ceremonial holder not far away, and said calmly: "Go and re-light the bonfire, and the Star Ritual Continue."

The ritual holder was originally frozen in that place, but after hearing this, he nodded in a hurry, turned around and hurriedly went down the steps.

In the darkness, the calm and composed performance of this sand king seemed to give others confidence.

People's eyes were all turned to this direction.

Alef was a little restless. Of course he understood what was going on and couldn't help looking at his new friend. Star Ritual - before, when Fang Ling was blessed by Earl Vaisu, something happened - Star Pearl has never even happened in Istani's history, if anyone vented his anger...

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but take a step forward, blocked Fang Yu, and spoke to his father: "Father..."

But Babartan waved his hand gently, and said calmly: "Re-perform the ceremony."

Alef was stunned, but he felt relieved in his heart - his father was harsh and stubborn, but he would do his best to do his words - he re-performed the ceremony, which means that everything before had never happened, at least his friend was considered safe. As for the opinions of others, it might have some impact, but it had little to do with it.

He turned around and found that Fang Yu was hanging his eyelids, as if he was thinking about something.

"Ed?"

Fang Yu then raised his head and nodded to the latter with some thanks.

He hadn't reacted to that illusion before, but this did not mean that he had not noticed what happened outside. Alev excused him, so he naturally saw it. It was not until this moment that he truly regarded the prince of the Istani, or the young king in this sea of ​​sand, as his friend.

Although he also accepted the other party's favor in the past, he regarded it as a transactional relationship, just like his and His Highness the Great Princess. Of course, he would be kind to the Seven Seas Brigade. But in addition, the Seven Seas Brigade would never support His Highness the Princess at all costs, because they neither have the ability nor the need for this.

But if it is everyone in the Seven Seas Brigade, or those who have helped them, the true friends of the Seven Seas Brigade.

If anything happens to them, Fang Zhu - and even the Qihai Brigade, can rescue him at all costs.

For example, if Silmide was wanted and persecuted by the Royal Family of the Korlin because of his father, then he would not even consider it and would stand in the opposite direction of the Royal Family of the Korlin-Ishurien and the Prime Minister.

Even if the alliance intervenes and Xingmen Port intervenes, he will not change his position.

This has nothing to do with the Star Gate Declaration, it is the bottom line of the Seven Seas Brigade. Moreover, the intervention of the Alliance and Xingmen Port itself violates the Star Gate Declaration. Then the only thing left is the justice in your heart that can be judged. Fang Rong believes that if it really comes to that time, the Alliance's decision may be unknown, but Xingmen Port will definitely not do so.

It was hard for him to believe that Sophie and Su Changfeng, the military and his motherland would act like this.

That has nothing to do with interests, it is only about faith.

The bonfire quickly lit up again.

Fang Yu couldn't help but look at the king who was sitting on his throne, who had been very calm from the beginning to the present, and he also felt a little admiration in his heart. That was the demeanor of a king of a country. Can he be so calm under such circumstances?

Alev also looked at his father, and his heart was a little complicated for a moment. His father had handed Istaniya over to him, and it might only be a few months later. But what he felt was not excitement, but a little uneasy. Can he do this to this extent?

Can you really rule this land and let Istaniya go along the right path?

There are only a thousand people in this square. The safety of thousands is not caused by his father's decision. How big is Istana and how many people live in this sea of ​​sand? Can one word from his own allow them to still enjoy the peace and tranquility of today?

He accidentally saw the governor behind his father.

He and the other party’s daughter, Lavali, are old acquaintances, and the relationship between the two families is also very close.

Nurmann noticed the young prince's gaze and nodded slightly to him, as if he was greeting the future king, making him feel at ease. Alef finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, there was also an old minister of his father's time, and the father was still by his side. He knew that he would feel a little naive if he thought so - but at least it made him feel relieved.

Amid the boring chanting of the ritual holder.

Starlight rose again from the bonfire-

It is actually just a fire spell, and its rank is not high, with only dazzling light effects, but no actual effect. Its real significance lies only in the inner meaning it represents. This important annual celebration is the hope that Questak residents and even the Istani people have for the future.

The stars once again came on the high platform.

Seschel handed the staff from his right hand to his right hand. The elderly man smiled helplessly. The only accident in Istaniya's history in more than 700 years actually made him bump into it. To be serious, it is not serious, but it must not be said to have no effect. It depends on how people view this accident.

But his own reputation will definitely be implicated.

He looked at Fang Ling, but did not intend to take his anger on others. Instead, he had a gentle smile in his eyes and stretched out his hand again. "Some small accident happened, but this would not hurt Da Ya. Mr. Ed, let us complete the blessing ceremony."

Fang Yu was a little hesitant.

He is really afraid of his ability to cause trouble now. Fortunately, if he does it again, even if he himself thinks that he has messed up this Star Ritual, what will others think? I am afraid that the King of Sand Babaltan can't protect him, so he wants to use him to comfort everyone on the spot?

This is simply a disaster star coming to the world. If you don’t kill it, you won’t be able to calm the public’s anger.

What can he do?

Stew yourself in an iron pot?

Thinking of these messy things, Fang Yushi hesitated and reached out his hand and held it with Earl Vaisu.

At the moment of squeezing, a faint light flashed across the back of the old man and Fang Lu's hands, but Fang Lu's hands were facing everyone, and the faint silver light was not conspicuous under the starlight - only Fang Lu himself felt a slight heat on the back of his hands.

The next moment, Seishel opened his eyes unexpectedly and looked at Fang Yu.

The previous incident made Fang Yu feel a little guilty at one time. Seeing the other party's gaze, he couldn't help but panic - he asked tentatively: "Mr. Seschel, what's wrong?"

The old man was slightly stunned and then smiled: "I can't see your future, Mr. Ed."

"But this is also expected. The fate of the chosen one is unpredictable. You should be chosen, and the destiny is determined by heaven."

“What is the choice?”

"No one knows, just ancient prophecy, Mr. Ed."

Seishel shook his head gently.

But the ceremony must continue. A trace of cunning flashed in the old man's old eyes. He let go of Fang Zhu's hand and deliberately raised his voice: "I see your future, young man, you will soon find a beautiful girlfriend--"

Fang Zhu immediately petrified.

Many of the matters about the Selected Ones were not a secret in the eyes of these high-ranking people. People immediately understood that this was a kind joke, and a low laughter rang out on the platform.

Many young girls, perhaps the daughter of a concubine, or the daughter of a prince or minister, all looked curiously in this direction as long as they were not the eldest daughter. Although Fang Zhu is just an ordinary person, the saintly elected person is favored by the King of Sand Babaltan and is the first to be blessed with Prince Alef. How many people can get such honors alone?

Under Seschel's kind-hearted gaze, Fang Yu walked back awkwardly—

The blessings were over, and he and Alef could no longer be in front. He walked to Lavalli. The blond and blue-eyed count daughter glanced at him strangely, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she wanted to speak but stopped.

After he and Alef, it was the other people who came forward one by one to receive blessings.

After everyone's blessing, the stars in the night sky exploded, like a bouquet of fireworks, spots, sprinkling the dazzling light onto the entire Questak - it was like a rain of light, which made the night fall under a hazy and dreamy atmosphere. That scene was really beautiful in Fang Yu's eyes.

He felt that he might not have forgotten such a scene in many years.

The scattered light rain under the night sky intersected with the cold silver sand sea in the distance, like a dream, and it was reality. After that, the celebration finally reached its climax. The melodious music sounded again, and many ministers returned to the hall, and for a moment, the toasts and congratulations were everywhere.

A potential turmoil at the Star Ritual seemed to have subsided so simply.

On the platform, there were only a few young men left by him and Alef, as well as a group of young girls who were curious about this young alchemist. Alef seemed to want to say something to him, but because there were too many others, he could not speak for a while.

Not long after, bursts of exclamations suddenly came from the outside of the small circle. The two looked in that direction and found that the king of sand Babaltan was actually returning, taking Nurman, Seschel and the old man with a sinister face walked in. The noble girls bowed and bowed one after another. The King of sand did not blame the children of his own ministers too much, but only made a few jokes with them kindly.

It made the girls giggle.

However, after the joke, these noble girls also looked quite eyebrow and said goodbye to leave one after another - a few of them were bold, and they turned around and threw Fang Yu with a hot look.

Babaltan looked at the girls' leaving behind with some emotion.

"In fact, the Saint Selected Ones are not incompatible with the Aboriginal people," said the King of Sand, looking at him with a hint of teasing, "They are all the second daughters of each family. If you like one, I can tell them on your behalf. After this ceremony tonight, their family will not disagree-"

"Actually, the little daughter of the Earl Nurman family is good, but unfortunately he is the pearl in his hand, so he may not be willing to do so."

He looked at the Earl of Nurman on the side again.

Lavalli, who was standing beside the count, was startled and her face turned pale. But Fang Zhu hurriedly said, "Your Majesty is joking, I have a girlfriend."

"It's okay to have a girlfriend," Babaltan laughed, but stopped mentioning it: "Mr. Ed, Alev treats you as a friend, and I will soon pass it on to him-and my son, although not a great man, can be a reliable friend. Do you plan to stay in Istaniya and help him govern the country?"

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What the hell?

The king of sand Babaltan actually asked him, a caller and a novice from the Alchemist Association, to stay and help the future king of Istaniya govern Istaniya and the kingdom above this sand sea?

What is this concept?

This position must be at the level of prime minister, although Istaniya does not have this position.

It is not surprising that a king is looking for a minister to assist for his future successor. But what is he? He is just a stranger who is just a newcomer and a semi-new man who is not yet at level 30. This is too disagreeable, right?

Sure enough, before he could agree, the old man with a sinister face behind Babartan stood up and said decisively: "Your Majesty, no."

Seeing this guy, Fang Yu cursed in his heart.

Although of course he could not stay and be a "prime minister", this old guy has been unhappy with him since before, and now he is indeed the first guy to stand up and say bad things about him. He still looks innocent and has never offended this old man before. Why?

But Babartan was not surprised and just asked: "Why?"

The old man looked at Fang Yu with a cold light in his eyes, bowed and said, "His Majesty has forgotten the military information brought by Count Nurmann not long ago? This man led people to attack Bein Fortress not long ago. Who knows whether he is an enemy or a friend? What's more, the Saint Selected is a group of lawless people, so what qualifications do you have to help His Highness Alev manage Istaniya?"

"Finally, Afei—"

"Okay, Seneman," the king of sand interrupted the latter. This was the first time Fang Yu knew the old man's name, but after thinking about it, he really couldn't think of what the name had to do with him. Babartan continued and said, "I understand all of you said this, but I just asked that, and Ed might not really stay."

"That's true," Fang Yu replied quickly, "Your Majesty, I still have some things that I will not stay in Istani for a long time."

After Seneman was refuted, he was obviously reluctant.

However, he heard Fang Zhuo say that he would not stay in Istaniya for a long time, so he endured it and retreated without saying a word.

"It's okay, I know you," Babartan patted his shoulder: "But you just need to remember coming to this land, remembering this ceremony tonight, and remembering Alev as a friend. The future will be vast for you. Leaving a person chosen by the audience star in Istaña is just a luxury."

Hearing the four words "selected by all stars", Seneman behind the King of Sand was obviously stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but raise his head to look at Fang Yu.

Fang Yu himself was also stunned.

Of course he knew where this statement came from, and the Lizards had mentioned this statement to him more than once, but he had not explained it.

Karatu Yetangde, and occasionally told him a few times.

But how did the King of Sand know?

Babartan looked at Saischel beside him. When Fang Zhu saw the old patriarch of the Swearing Guard clan, he suddenly understood. Because he had contacted Cang Zhihui and left that strange crown mark, Mazak chose himself as the inheritor of the Golden Flame Ring because of this, and Saischel must also know this.

In this way, the King of Sand naturally knew his identity.

It seemed that he realized that this might be the real reason why he received these special honors tonight - but when he looked at the king, he still didn't quite understand for a moment. Could the other party really believe such an ambiguous prophecy?

Even he himself didn't know what Cang Zhihui would bring to him, everything was just the words of the Lizard Man.

Mazak's choice may have played some role, but it seems that there are some luck elements of chance, whether it is to destroy Dorifin's plan or to defeat the wanderer by chance.

In fact, every time they almost failed. If it weren't for Dictor, Princess Brian and the last time, and this time it was Karatu and Donde - every time they always encounter someone wiping their butts afterwards, I don't know how to end it.

In short, Fang Yu did not think that he was really a chosen person. Perhaps just like Marlan's Holy Choice - there were many choices, and he would not be the only one who had contacted Cang Zhihui. Just as he knew, Miya also had that half crown. Perhaps one of these people was the so-called choice of stars, but it was not necessarily him.

A person may be lucky for a while, but not for a lifetime.

The King of Sand treated him differently for such a reason, and to be honest, he felt a little uneasy.

It is still true that he made a big fuss at Bein Fortress. Miss Afifa, who seems to be very important to the King of Sands, is still in his own hands - at least in the other party's opinion, it should be like this?

Is the other party really not aggrieved at all?

Fang Yu couldn't help but think of it with a little nervousness.
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