In the darkness, amidst the screams and the low sobs of women, only the King of Sand, Babartan, remained motionless. He pressed the armrests of the chair tightly with his hands, sitting on his throne, with stripes on the back of his pale hands.
Veins sprouted. His eyes flashed with a faint light, and a majestic voice came from his chest:
"Everyone calm down——"
As if out of habit, the surroundings suddenly became silent.
The King of Sand's face was expressionless, and it was hard to guess what he was thinking at the moment - but maybe he was thinking nothing at all.
That extremely penetrating voice gradually calmed down the surroundings, and people always have a herd mentality, not to mention the people who can reach this high platform, often from unusual backgrounds. Of course, after some people restored order,
The others gradually calmed down, leaving only the woman's low cry.
There was some commotion in the distance, and the noise came from below the square, where it was still dark after the bonfires were extinguished.
Count Nurman was the first to react.
He immediately turned around and ordered to the knights of sand behind him: "Protect your majesty."
But the Sand King raised his hand to stop his move. Babartan turned around, looked at the ceremonial bearer not far away, and said calmly: "Go and relight the bonfire, and the Star Ceremony will continue."
The ceremony bearer was originally frozen in place, but after hearing this, he nodded hurriedly, turned around and hurriedly walked down the steps.
In the darkness, the Sand King's calm and composed performance seemed to give others confidence.
People's eyes are all turned in this direction.
Aleph was a little restless. Of course he understood what was going on and couldn't help but look at his new friend. The Star Ceremony - something went wrong when Fang Plover was receiving the blessing from Count Vaisu -
Such a thing as the falling star has never happened in the history of Istania. If someone is angry...
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but take a step forward, stopped in front of Fang Plover, and said to his father: "Father..."
But Babartan waved his hand gently and said in a calm tone: "Restart the ceremony."
Aleph was startled, but secretly he breathed a sigh of relief - his father was strict and stubborn, but he kept his word - he re-carried out the ceremony, which meant that everything before had never happened, at least to his friend.
It's considered safe. As for other people's opinions, it may have some influence, but it doesn't matter much.
He turned around and found that Fang Plover was drooping his eyelids, seeming to be thinking about something.
"Ed?"
Fang Plover then raised his head and nodded to the latter with some gratitude.
He had not reacted to that illusion before, but this did not mean that he did not notice what was happening in the outside world. Aleph excused him, and he naturally saw it. It was not until this moment that he truly understood this Yi
His Royal Highness the prince of the Stannians, or rather the future young king of this sand sea, regarded him as his friend.
Although he accepted favors from the other party in the past, he regarded it as a transactional relationship, just like he and Her Royal Highness the Princess. Of course he would repay the favor for the Princess's help to the Seven Seas Brigade. But other than that,
, the Seven Seas Brigade will never support Her Royal Highness the Princess at all costs, because they have neither the ability nor the need.
But if it is everyone in the Seven Seas Troupe, or those who have helped them, they are the true friends of the Seven Seas Troupe.
If anything happens to them, Fang Plover and even the Seven Seas Brigade will rescue them at all costs.
For example, a noble daughter--if Sylvide is wanted and persecuted by the Kaulin royal family because of his father's matter, then he will not even consider that he will stand with the Kaulin-Ithurian royal family and the prime minister.
opposite.
Even if the alliance intervenes and Stargate Port intervenes, he will not change his position.
This has nothing to do with the "Stargate Declaration", but is the bottom line of the Seven Seas Brigade. Moreover, the intervention of the Alliance and Stargate Port itself also violates the "Stargate Declaration". So the rest can only be judged by the justice in the heart.
Plover believes that if that time comes, the alliance's decision may not be known, but Stargate Port will definitely not do this.
It was hard for him to believe that Sophie and Su Changfeng, the military and his motherland would act like this.
It's not about profit, it's about faith.
The bonfire was soon lit again.
Fang Yu couldn't help but look at the king who was sitting on his throne, who had been very calm from before to this moment, and he also felt some admiration in his heart. That was exactly the magnanimity of a king of a country. Under such circumstances, how could he
Is it possible to be so calm and composed?
Aleph also looked at his father, and felt a little complicated for a moment. His father had already handed over Istania to him, maybe it would only be a few months later. But what he felt in his heart at the moment was not excitement.
, but I feel a little uneasy, can I do it to this extent?
Can he really rule this land and let Istania go on the right path?
There were only a thousand people in this square, and the safety of thousands of people was at risk because his father's words were decisive and did not lead to further turmoil. And how big is Istania and how many people live there?
In this sea of sand, can my words allow them to still enjoy the peace and tranquility they have today?
He accidentally saw the Governor-General behind his father.
He and the other party's daughter, Lavalli, are old acquaintances, and the relationship between the two families is very close.
Nurman noticed the young prince's gaze and nodded gently to him, as if to greet the future king and let him feel at ease. Aleph finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he still had his father.
As an old minister of the times, not to mention that his father was still by his side, he knew that he would be a little naive to think so - but at least it made him feel relieved.
Amidst the dull chanting of the ceremony bearer.
Starlight rose again from the bonfire——
It is actually just a fire spell, and its level is not high. It only has dazzling light effects but no actual effects. Its real meaning lies only in the inner meaning it represents. This important event every year
Celebrations are the hope that the residents of Cuistaq and even Istanians have for the future.
Starlight once again came to the high platform.
Secher handed the staff from his right hand to his right hand. The old man smiled helplessly. This was a unique accident in the history of Istania for more than 700 years. It was a serious accident.
, it’s not serious, but it can’t be said that it has no impact. It depends on how people view this accident.
But his own reputation will definitely be affected.
He looked at Fang Plover, but he did not intend to express his anger at anyone. Instead, there was a gentle smile in his eyes, and he stretched out his hand again. "There were some small accidents, but it doesn't hurt. Mr. Ed, let's
Complete the blessing ceremony."
Fang Plover was a little hesitant.
Now he is really afraid of his ability to cause trouble. It was okay once, but if it happens again, even he will feel that he messed up the Star Ceremony. What will other people think? I'm just afraid of Sha Sha
King Babartan couldn't protect him, so he wanted to use him to appease everyone on the spot, right?
This is simply a calamity coming to the world. If he doesn't kill him, it won't be enough for the people to be angry.
What can he do?
Stew yourself in an iron pot?
Thinking about these messy things, Fang Pultru hesitated and stretched out his hand, shaking it with Count Vaisu.
At the moment when they held each other's hands, a faint brilliance flashed across the backs of the hands of the old man and Fang Plover, but Fang Plover's hand was facing away from everyone, and the faint silver light was not conspicuous under the starlight - only
Fang Yu himself felt a slight warmth on the back of his hand.
The next moment, Seschel opened his eyes somewhat unexpectedly and looked at Fang Plover.
The previous incident had already made Fang Yu feel guilty for a time. When he saw the other party's eyes, he couldn't help but panic - he asked tentatively: "Mr. Secher, what's wrong?"
The old man was startled for a moment, then smiled: "I can't see your future, Mr. Ed."
"But this is also expected. The fate of the Holy Chosen Ones is inherently unpredictable. You are here as chosen and destined by fate."
“What does it mean to be chosen?”
"No one knows, it's just an ancient prophecy, Mr. Ed."
Secher shook his head slightly.
But the ceremony had to go on. A hint of cunning flashed in the old man's old eyes. He let go of Fang Plover's hand and deliberately raised his voice: "I see your future, young man, you will soon find a beautiful woman."
girlfriend--"
The square plover was immediately petrified.
Regarding the Holy Chosen One, many things were no secret in the eyes of these high-ranking people. People immediately understood that this was a well-intentioned joke, and a low laughter sounded from the high platform.
Many young girls, perhaps the daughter of a certain concubine, or the daughter of a prince or minister, as long as they were not the eldest daughter, looked in this direction curiously. Although Fang Plover was just an ordinary person, he was a Holy Chosen One.
To win the favor of Babartan, the King of Sand, and to be the first to be blessed together with Prince Aleph, how many people can win this honor alone?
Under Seschel's kind eyes, Fang Plover only walked back with some embarrassment——
After the blessing was completed, naturally he and Aleph could no longer be in front. He walked to Lavalli, and the blond daughter of an earl looked at him strangely, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he hesitated.
After him and Aleph, it was the others' turn to step forward one by one to receive blessings.
After everyone gave their blessings, the stars in the night sky exploded, like a bouquet of fireworks, speckled with bright light, spreading over the entire Questac - like a shower of light.
, so that the night was also shrouded in a hazy and dreamy atmosphere, and that scene was really beautiful in Fang Plover's eyes.
He felt that he might not forget such a scene many years later.
The light rain under the night sky intertwined with the cold silver sand sea in the distance, which seemed like a dream but also reality. After that, the celebration finally reached its climax, and the melodious music sounded again, and many ministers were
Back in the hall, there was a moment of cheers and congratulations.
A potential commotion during the Star Ceremony seemed to have calmed down so simply.
On the high platform, there were originally only a few young people like him and Aleph, as well as a group of young girls who were curious about the young alchemist. Aleph seemed to want to say something to him, but because others were so honest,
There were so many that I couldn’t speak for a while.
Not long after, a burst of exclamations suddenly came from the periphery of this small circle - the two looked in that direction, only to find that the King of Sand, Babartan, had actually left and returned, taking Numan, Sesher and the man with him.
The old man with a sinister face separated from the crowd and walked in. The noble girls bowed and saluted - and the King of Sand was not too harsh on the children of his courtiers, and only made a few small jokes with them in good faith.
It made the girls giggle.
However, after the joke was over, these aristocratic girls also looked at each other and left one after another - there were a few bold ones among them who even turned around and gave Fang Plover a burning look.
Babartan looked at the leaving figures of the girls with some emotion.
"Actually, it is not impossible for the Holy Chosen One to combine with the aboriginal people," the Sand King looked at him with a hint of ridicule and said, "They are all the second daughters of each family. If you like any one, I
You can tell me. After tonight’s ceremony, their family will not disagree—”
"Actually, the little daughter of Count Nuerman's family is pretty good, but it's a pity that it is the apple of his eye, and he may not be willing to part with it."
He looked at Count Nuerman aside.
Lavalie, who was standing next to the count, was startled and turned pale. But Fang Pliance hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is joking, I have a girlfriend."
"It doesn't matter if you have a girlfriend," Babartan laughed, but did not mention it again: "Mr. Ed, Aleph regards you as a friend, and I will soon pass on to him - and my son
Although he is not very successful, he can be a reliable friend. Do you plan to stay in Istania and help him govern this country?"
These words made Fang Yu so scared that he almost bit his tongue.
What the hell?
The King of Sand, Babartan, actually asked one of his selectors, a novice of the Alchemist Association, to stay and help the future king of Istania govern Istania and the country above the sand sea?
What is this concept?
This position must be at the prime minister level, although Istania does not have this position.
It is not surprising that a king is looking for an assistant minister for his future successor. But he is nothing, just a stranger who has just arrived, a semi-newcomer who has not yet reached level 30. This sounds too inappropriate.
Are you a little more in love?
Sure enough, before he agreed, the old man with a sinister expression behind Babartan stood up and said flatly: "Your Majesty, no."
Seeing this guy, Fang Plover cursed in his heart.
Although it is certainly impossible for him to stay and become the 'prime minister', this old guy has always looked unhappy with himself, and now he is indeed the first one to stand up and say bad things about himself. To say the least, he still has a bad look on his face.
Innocent, I have never offended this old man before, so why should he?
Babartan was not surprised and only asked: "Why?"
The old man glanced at Fang Yu with a cold light in his eyes, bowed and said: "Has your Majesty forgotten the military information that Count Nurman brought not long ago? This man also led people to attack Bein Fortress not long ago. Who knows what he is like?"
Enemy or friend? Besides, the Chosen Ones are a bunch of lawless people, so what qualifications do they have to help His Highness Aleph govern Istania?"
"Finally, Affi——"
"Okay, Seineman," the King of Sand interrupted the latter. This was the first time that Fang Yu knew this old guy's name, but after thinking about it for a while, he really couldn't think of anything that this name had to do with him. Baba
Ertan continued: "I understand what you said, but I just asked, and Ed may not really stay."
"Indeed," Fang Plover quickly replied: "Your Majesty, I still have some things to do and I won't stay in Istania for a long time."
After being refuted, Seineman was obviously reluctant.
However, when he heard Fang Yu say that he would not stay in Istania for long, he endured it and retreated without saying a word.
"It doesn't matter, I know you," Babartan patted him on the shoulder: "But as long as you remember coming to this land, remember this ceremony tonight, and remember Aleph as a friend, the future will be good for you.
The sky is high and the sky is high, leaving a person chosen by the stars in Istania is just a luxury wish."
Hearing the words 'chosen by the stars', Seniman behind the Sand King was obviously stunned, and couldn't help but raise his head and look at Fang Plover.
Fang Plover himself was stunned.
Of course he knew where this statement came from. The lizard people had mentioned this statement to him more than once, but they had not explained it.
Karatu is also Tang De, and I have occasionally talked to him a few times.
But how did the Sand King know?
Babartan looked at Seishel beside him. As soon as Fang Plov saw the old patriarch of the Oath Keepers clan, he suddenly understood. Because he had come into contact with the Glory of Cang and left that strange crown mark,
Mazak chose himself as the inheritor of the Ring of Golden Flame because of this, and Sesher must also know this.
In this way, the Sand King naturally knew his identity.
He seemed to realize just now that this might be the real reason why he received these special honors tonight - but when he looked at the king, he still couldn't quite understand for a moment whether he really believed in such an ambiguous prophecy.
?
Even he himself didn't know what the Cang Zhihui would bring him, everything was just the lizard man's words.
Mazak's choice may have played some role, but everything seems to have some luck involved, whether it was ruining Dolifen's plan or defeating the Rangers by luck.
In fact, every time it was almost a failure, if it hadn't been for Dict, Princess Brianne and the others last time, and this time it would have been Karatu and Donde - every time afterward, there would always be someone to wipe their butts for them.
, I still don’t know how everything will end.
All in all, Fang Yu doesn't feel that he is really the chosen one. Perhaps it is just like Marlan's Holy Choice - there are many chosen ones, and he is not the only one who has come into contact with the Glory of Cang. As he knows
Yes, Miya also has that half of the crown. Maybe one of these people is really the so-called chosen one, but it may not be him.
A person may be lucky for a while, but he cannot be lucky for the rest of his life.
The King of Sand treated him differently for such a reason, which honestly made him feel a little uneasy.
It was a fact that he made a big fuss in Bein Fortress. Miss Afifah, who seemed to be very important to the King of Sand, was still in his hands - at least in the other party's view, that should be the case.
Bar?
Does the other party really have no grudge at all?
Fang Yu couldn't help but think a little uneasily.