Equality Association main station, in the conference hall
Twelve hours have passed since the people of the Equality Association learned that the comrades from the Old South York Branch had sacrificed their lives. Although the haze of sadness has not dissipated and everyone is still depressed, their work has not stopped.
"President, we have conducted another in-depth investigation on Joseph. This is the compiled intelligence." Charles compiled all the information about Joseph found by the Intelligence Department and gave it to Boyne.
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"It looks like there's really nothing wrong with him." Boyn carefully read through several pages of the report, feeling somewhat confident about using Joseph to break the situation.
"Then can our plan be put on the agenda?" Charles asked.
Boyin did not make the decision easily: "Call Morais, Verak, Keating, and Adel over and have a small meeting."
"yes."
"Wait a minute, there's no need to call Verak and Keating. Let them have a good rest."
"clear."
Five minutes later, Morais and Adel arrived in the conference room.
Boyne said bluntly: "The final investigation report of the Intelligence Department on Joseph has come out. There is no problem with him, at least within our ability to inspect, we can't find any problem with him, so we can formally consider arranging a meeting between Adel and Joseph
Already."
"I'm available at any time, depending on your arrangements." Adel had nothing to do while staying at the Equality Association.
"I went outside to inquire, and the government also learned about the sacrifice of our sub-station comrades at the first time. In order to create panic among the people and force them to lose confidence in us, they are calling all the newspapers to cover our news overwhelmingly.
situation." Mores was slightly worried, "I wonder if this matter will affect the conversation with Joseph."
"Probably not." Adel was also surprised when he learned that Equality would be hit hard early this morning, but he didn't think it would affect the conversation with Joseph. "In the final analysis, Equality is a branch station in a foreign country.
You have been attacked by a foreign government, but the situation in Lezeinli has not fundamentally changed. Francois and the others are still helpless against you."
"The current negative impact of this incident on us is very great. Joseph should consider the risks of working with us no matter what, right?" Morais was worried about Joseph.
Adel shrugged: "If you want to say that this possibility exists, then I can only say that it does exist, but it is very small."
"What we have to do next is very important, and we can't make any mistakes, so it's best not to have any possibility that is beyond our control." Boyin said, "Let's not say for certain, let's just say that if Joseph is destroyed because of our sub-station.
Something has caused me to worry about the plan you proposed, how should you deal with it?"
"As far as I know, not only are the national conditions of Bresi and Dunman very different, it is difficult to compare them anyway. Using what happened in Dunman to analyze the future of Lazerin is different from your analysis of Lazerin's
Successful experiences copied to the Old Southern Testament are all one-sided." Adel said unhurriedly, "I will list your various deeds in Lezein and use facts to convince Joseph to cooperate."
"You should know, but I still have to remind you. As long as we decide to do this, we can only succeed and not fail. Because we can't afford Joseph to agree on the surface, but secretly and the government to put us to death, or not at all
The price of refusing to cooperate is to inform the government of our almost hopeless situation." Morais emphasized solemnly.
They had to make sure that Joseph was who Adel thought he was.
If not, the Equality Association will quickly face a second painful blow after the sub-station is destroyed.
Adel looked at the solemn Boyne and Morais, knowing very well what this matter would mean to them and to equality: "Don't worry, since I have decided to do it, I must be sure enough. Pissel must do it for
He paid the price for what he did decades ago and used his life to repay this blood debt. You should also have a better future."
Boyne and Morais looked at each other and communicated silently with their eyes.
They reached a consensus.
This move is the only thing they can do at the moment. It is the key to breaking the deadlock and dispelling the fear woven by Francois above Lezein.
"Okay, I will immediately arrange to contact Joseph secretly and create an opportunity for you to meet." In the end, Boyin made a decision.
"I haven't been idle these days. I wrote a long letter to Joseph. When your people give this letter to him, he will definitely find a way to meet me after reading it." Adel took a look from his coat.
Take out an envelope.
"I'll make arrangements." Morais took the envelope, patted Boyin on the shoulder and left.
Adel had no intention of leaving. He sat across from Boyin and looked at Boyin: "You look worried, or are you worried about me and Joseph?"
"I'm worried about the whole equality society," Boyin said.
"Except for the sub-station, you have done well in everything else. What's more, the failure of the sub-station will allow you to accumulate the most valuable experience. You will definitely have great achievements in the future." Adel is very optimistic about the Equality Association.
"Heh." Boyin had no intention of discussing this topic with Adel in depth, "Go back and rest. Maybe you can see Joseph in the afternoon."
"Yes." Adel nodded and stood up, "As for the branch station, I hope you can all come out as soon as possible. The battle continues."
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April 17, afternoon
In a room of an inconspicuous residential building in the South District of Lezein
After a woman put her daughter to sleep and rested, she came to the table alone to read today's newspaper.
The newspaper headlines published the news that the Equality Society branch was wiped out overnight by the Tun Man government, and the detailed reports were even more shocking.
The woman covered her mouth with one hand and read the report word for word with wide eyes.
Then he came to the window worriedly and looked at the lifeless street.
When will this world cease to frighten civilians, and when will it become what the Equality Society describes?
The woman doesn't know, she is just deeply worried about the current safety of the Equality Society.
"Dong...dong...dong..." A gentle knock on the door sounded.
The woman immediately became alert, tiptoed to the door and asked cautiously: "Who?"
"I'm Dawn's friend." A man's voice came from outside.
Hearing the word 'Dawn', the woman's body seemed to be electrocuted. After being stunned for a while, she gently opened the door and let the man in: "Are you a member of the Equality Association?"
"Yes." Verak looked at this woman he had never met before, "You are Dawn's wife, Edith, right?"
"Yes." Edith was also observing Verak.
The Equality Association helped her and her daughter a lot, allowing them to live in Lezein, and arranged a light job for her, while protecting them in the dark.
But after doing so many Equality Club meetings, he basically never shows up and doesn’t have any direct contact with her. Why did he come to her today?
"I am Most Verak, I wonder if you recognize me." Verak said.
Obviously, Edith knew him. After she heard the name, her expression and eyes changed dramatically.
"You are... Comrade Most Verak..." Edith covered her mouth again, for fear of waking up her sleeping daughter.
"Well, I am Daun's cellmate, and I was also a member of the Equality Society who was willing to sacrifice himself when he was imprisoned by the government rather than reveal it." Verak nodded.
"You...why are you here?" Edith was in a complicated mood and didn't know how to face Verak.
Because it was Verac who rescued Dawn from prison and reunited them who would never meet again in this life. It was also because of Verac that Dawn was captured and interrogated by the government. In the end, he chose self-sacrifice in order not to betray anyone.
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Of course it wasn't Verak who killed Dawn, but this incident ultimately happened because of him.
If she could, Edith was willing to give up the chance to reunite with Dawn and let him stay in Dymans Prison as long as he could survive.
"I want to apologize to you." Verak bowed to Edith, "I'm sorry about Dawn. If it weren't for me, he could have lived a very good life with you. I also promised him
However, I will work hard so that you can live a peaceful and happy life, but..."
"It's okay." Edith was still a little hesitant at first, but after hearing Verac's apology, the grudge was easily erased.
"You must be feeling countless times more uncomfortable than me. I am very ashamed that I could not break into the government building earlier and rescue him." Verak said with his eyes turning red again.
Edith's tears fell, but she still tried hard to restrain herself: "It's okay. Since Dawn is willing to sacrifice his life for you, it means that your existence is more important than him, and he must hope that you can do more for him.
Meaningful things. I heard Ross say before that the last words Dawn said before he died was that he hoped you could fulfill your promise to him in others. Since you are still alive, I hope to see that on Dawn's behalf.
The day will come."
"I will." Verak looked at Edith as if looking at Dawn, "That day will definitely come."
"I just read the newspaper. The report said that the Equality Society's branches were wiped out. Is this true?" Edith wiped away her tears and became concerned about the Equality Society.
"It's true... what happened last night." Verak couldn't help but sigh, "The hundreds of comrades in the Equality Branch and the thousands of civilians who assisted us in our work..."
Faced with such a major event, Edith didn't know how to comfort Verak.
In fact, Verak's presumptuous visit today was also the reason why some comrades from the sub-station sacrificed their lives. He was under a lot of pressure and burdened with a lot of things. He could think of ways to help himself out without feeling so painful and guilty.
I just came to meet Dao En's wife.
Come and see how they are doing and see what you can do for them.
If Verak is willing to have faith, all this will be seen by Daun in heaven. If Daun is happy, he will feel better.
"What can I do for you?" Verak asked, "I'll help you in any way I can."
"No need, your Equality Association has given us everything we need. We are now living in peace, watching you realize your lofty ideals step by step in Lezein." Edith declined Verak's kindness.
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"Are we...Dawn's daughters?" Verak realized that Edith should not be the only one in the room.
"Yeah." Edith recovered from the state of suppressing sadness when she mentioned her daughter. She took Verak to the bed, "She fell asleep."
Verak followed Edith to the bedside. Looking at the sweet-looking little girl who was sleeping peacefully, the corners of his mouth raised involuntarily: "What's her name?"
"Darlene was the name Dawn had thought of before she went to jail." Edith said softly.
"It sounds so nice." Verak knelt down and looked at the girl's face intently.
He felt beauty, peace, innocence and hope from the child.
Their generation has fought arduously so that these children can live in a world where everyone is equal, beautiful, and free from the time they can remember.
"It seems you like her very much." Edith felt Verac's love for the child.
Verak was fascinated, and his face was filled with a satisfied smile unconsciously: "I thought about the world in the eyes of children. They are probably still at an age when they are not aware of the good and the ugly. I hope they can continue like this forever and don't have to worry about what's going on.
Those things that are not equal, not free, not beautiful, and not united.”
"Yes." Edith said.
"Can I touch her head?" Verak asked Edith for her opinion.
"sure."
Verak slowly stretched out his hand and caressed the girl's little head. In an instant, all the emotions that had accumulated in his heart when he came were swept away: "I hope she can be happy forever and live a carefree life."
Edith stood aside silently.
She was still struggling with how to comfort Verak just now, but now it seems that the child who represents hope is the best motivation for them.
"Child, you have to remember that your father is a great man." Verak said softly.
Darlene slept soundly.
"Thank you." Verak stood up and looked at Edith gratefully.
"We should be the ones thanking you." Edith didn't feel like they had provided any help.
"I only saw their sacrifices before, and I only replayed their sacrifices over and over in my mind. Today when I saw the children, I realized that I had overlooked the most important thing. I should see more of the beauty these people protect behind them." Wei Wei
Lark took a deep breath, feeling more comfortable and relaxed than ever before.
"Yes, you should see more of these beautiful people and things."
Verak figured things out and hugged Edith gently: "I think I have opened my heart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It's time for me to go back, they still need me there."
"If seeing the child makes you feel better, you are welcome to come over at any time." Edith smiled.
"Yes." Verak also smiled sincerely, "Goodbye, Ms. Edith."
"goodbye."
Verak left the room.
Edith turned around and looked at Darlene, who was still sleeping, and suddenly discovered that Verak had placed a two hundred gold gram bill on the table at some point.
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When I was writing about Verak seeing the child, I kept playing a song that matched the scene very well. I would like to give it to everyone, hoping that everyone can have a deeper feeling.
fields of the heart (celtic fantasy album version)-david davidson