Just as scars take time to heal, time in the North moves very slowly during the snowy season.
The city's reconstruction was slow but determined. The ruins were swept away, and the skeleton was erected. The nails were hammered. From a distance, it looked like a huge construction site. When a snowfall came, the traces of the war were buried under the plain white.
, people can still go out and celebrate the end of the year.
The Craftsmen's Guild lights up magic lights all over El Pasin.
Although in the night reflected by the lights, there are still large tracts of blank space in the destroyed neighborhoods, relief from the Kingdom and Stargate Port has been distributed, and the residents of Elpaxin can still survive the harsh winter and wait for the coming year.
That was the approval of the forest lady Aimea.
When the spring breeze blows from the warm south, the city will revive together with the forest.
Outside Elpaxin, life is much more difficult, and some people are sure to die from cold and famine, but the Kingdom of Kaolin does not care about this - the craftsmen and the Stargate Port are also helpless, and those who participated in the battle a month ago
The major guilds are not responsible for this, and most people can only see the disaster happening in front of them.
People may be compassionate, but often they can only help those around them.
The Seven Seas Traveler returned to Gait and several surrounding villages. Because Red Leaf told them a message - Tapolis will never come back, but Oaken Shield has been rebuilt, and it will still take root in the north.
, but this time its purpose is to confront the Crow Claw Guards.
After the reinforcements of the dwarves and elves arrived, the kingdom retook Gura and destroyed the Ravenclaw Temple's branches in Elpaxin and here. But the influence of the Temple was far more than that. It was only transferred from the ground.
Just underground.
For ordinary people, those who generally believe in the crow's prophecy can still return to the right path after the covenant, but there are countless fanatical believers in the countryside. A total of three patriarchs of the temple in the northern diocese have disappeared.
Including their patriarch, as well as a large number of Gray Knights under their command.
Its legacy is almost destined to seep into this land until a long, long time later.
But Saya did not stay. She took Sora back to Gait and worked with the refugees to rebuild it and its surrounding areas.
Fang Plover later met this lady several times. This strong swordswoman had completely integrated into the aborigines, and she planned to spend her last days as a chosen one there before returning to Earth.
I don’t know why, but Fang Yu saw that long-lost gleam in the other person. The person who signed the contract with the Star Gate fulfilled the path of the forerunner. They did not create miracles, but only composed songs belonging to ordinary people in the ordinary, praising life.
, and love.
On the other hand, Xiao Kong also recovered very well, regained his health and vitality, and also regained his youthful enthusiasm.
The crisis has not deterred his love for adventure. He will eventually return to adventure. In fact, Oak Shields had already sent him an invitation not long before Fang Plover and the others arrived.
Xiao Kong did not refuse.
"Brother Ed," the young man held his magic bow cherished: "I will protect it this time."
"I promise to become a person of my own like you and Saya-san."
Fang Yu couldn't stand the enthusiasm of the fans, so after leaving the supplies, he hurried back to El Pasin Port with the Seven Seas Traveler.
Yes, he also has fans, and there are quite a few of them.
Although Su Changfeng helped them cover up the details of the final battle in the Silver Tower.
As for the fact of who destroyed the Aether Crystal, only a few people knew the inside story.
But his broadcast throughout Kaolin-Ithurian has already made the Seven Sea Traveler a household name in the kingdom. Most people may not have known him in a short time and the winner of the craftsman competition, the one who made a big fuss in the Southern Craftsmen Association
In a battle, the famous Dragon Alchemist, who is powerful enough to rival the Dragon Witch, is connected.
But just as the person who ignited the War in the North, this shocking war that broke out suddenly in peacetime attracted the attention of everyone in the Kingdom of Kaolin-Ithurion and inside and outside the Star Gate.
Regardless of the outcome, his name is enough to be engraved in the history of Stargate.
What's more, more people regard him as a hero and the savior of Elpa Xin.
At that time in Elpaxin, most people in the Four Realms only saw the red sky fire falling, and then the tower collapsed, and the conspiracy of the Shadow Man and the Crow's Claw Temple came to nothing.
They didn't know what happened in the end, but the city guards who later invaded the tower found the remains of the aerospace ship located in the tower, which was the Shadow Man's flagship——
The final battle between him, Kaka, Xia Yue, Xiang Xiang, Hong Ye, Liu Ying and others in the shadow man's flagship was actually not a secret. It had long been spread among the descendants of Silver Vislan and Flor.
Ten, ten spread to a hundred, spreading throughout the entire northern territory.
The red meteor that fell at the end might be a miracle.
But it can be traced back.
Kaka, Six Shadows and Red Leaves became famous now, and the Redcoats of Jefflite and the Restorers of Tapolis also stole the show. The kingdom washed away the latter's charges, and this was how Oak Shield was rebuilt.
opportunity.
On the one hand, the Seven Seas Traveler has received equally high attention, or even higher.
From the north to the south of the kingdom, from Kaolin to Istania, the boy finally left behind a legend. It was scattered all over the place, but those who knew it connected it together and gathered it into stories and chapters, just like
The history, future and present of Aitaria are written by the god who writes history and knowledge.
That was also the letter written by Princess Rupert.
The girl's handwriting was meaningful, she gently raised her head, her eyes under the veil passed through the willow wood window panes, gazing at the palace garden outside, the snow-white square flowers, and the distant, silver sand sea, her thoughts and the trade wind,
Already flown to the north:
‘Aboard the Seven Seas Traveler, my dear friends——
Today, the rebirth of the desert and the revival of this ancient kingdom are inseparable from your efforts. Today, the sand swallows came from the north with willow branches in their mouths. I heard the good news again, and my heart was extremely happy.
I have so many regrets about saying goodbye to each other in the past.
I have witnessed miracles, and I have also seen the stars rising from the sand dunes, and the silver moon setting from the vast sea. I hope to witness everything, the ancient rebirth, the withered sprouts, the rising stars, the falling stars, and the blessings of the sea of sand.
, I will always be with you...'
Falaise complained in his hospital bed.
But that may not be that boy’s credit at all!
Maybe it's Dragon Soul No. 5.
It's Ms. Tata.
But no one cared about him at all.
In fact, the president was just an old man who couldn't stand the torment. He had sprained several joints in the previous turmoil. He insisted on getting out of bed, but everyone didn't listen at all. Together with his strange mutterings, they were regarded as
It's just an old man's stubborn complaint.
But Falaise could only sulk secretly. Did that plan succeed? Where did the old guys go? A fire fifty years ago burned down the laboratory and Cangzhihui.
Many people have passed away.
The Star Gate brought new life and also brought many people's stories. He had heard some rumors about Istania, but the energy of his youth was no longer there, and he no longer had the willpower to go back to the past.
"Perhaps we have to see that boy again." Falaise murmured to himself.
"No," but he shook his head stubbornly, "it's not the time yet."
The old man's darkened eyes showed some worry and some relief.
anyway.
At least Her Royal Highness is still here.
…
Returning to El Paxin with Fang Plover was the little girl named Daiel. They promised Saya to entrust her to the care of the old dwarf Aquet. Daiel was like many people in this war.
, I have lost a lot, but I have not lost everything yet.
She is still young and has a long life ahead of her.
She will learn knowledge, meet new partners, choose her own life and path, and accept the world.
There is still a long time ahead.
It was so long that even Fang Plover himself couldn't see clearly. Perhaps he had already left by then and could not see the things he had changed with his own hands; but he at least understood that it was the future of the North, and even Elpaxin, and people's future.
Where the vision lies.
Because it had already been agreed upon, Arquette agreed happily.
Fang Plover helped the Artisans Guild, and could even be said to have done a great favor to the Kaulin-Ithurian Alliance. As one of the few people who knew the inside story, the old dwarf knew the weight of it better.
Princess Brianne's order also arrived at the same time. She and Sir Roban returned from the south and sent a letter asking about the beginning and end of the turmoil in the north. In the letter, she expressed concern about the Seven Seas Traveler, so people also learned about this.
This person is the friend of this elf princess, the hero of the Battle of Bain.
This relationship alone makes it difficult for the Craftsmen Association to neglect.
What's more, Arquette himself knew Fang Plover and even thought very highly of him. As an old dwarf living alone, he also sympathized with this little human girl's life experience and promised that he would take good care of her and let her
Get the best education.
Maybe one day in the future, she will become an outstanding craftsman.
However, Fang Yu thinks this is not necessary.
He doesn't want to decide anyone's future, not to mention that Daiel may not be interested in alchemy. He just hopes that this little girl can choose her own path in life in the future.
"That's no problem," Arquette stroked his snow-white beard kindly, "Don't worry, leave it all to us. But the Craftsmen Association is a little busy recently. If you are free, you can come here often.
, maybe we can help."
Fang Plover nodded.
When parting, he touched Dai El's head. The little girl behaved very well-behaved, but her eyes were full of reluctance. Everyone promised her that they would visit him often in these days, but everyone understood that it was impossible for the Seven Seas Traveler to
Long stay in El Pasin.
Their identities are actually very embarrassing. Behind their backs, they also have another identity that carries the wanted order of the Alliance and the Kingdom. But at this delicate moment, no one will bring it up uneasily. But the reputation of heroes will always fade, at least for now.
, the Seven Sea Traveler still doesn’t know what the Kaolin Kingdom will make in the end.
But it is impossible for them to give up Miss Ship Officer.
"Be careful and listen to Master Arquette," Miss Nightingale carefully combed the messy hair on Dai Er's forehead, "When we have time, Brother Ed will also come to see you, and by the way, he will also bring you some food.
Gift."
"Um."
The little girl bit her lip and nodded reluctantly.
And the years pass.
People may forget many things in the time they spend.
But that little girl who was once young may always remember...
That frost-covered winter day, a war that changed everything, and the good and evil in every person and every crisis I had ever experienced.
…
"I want to cry a little bit," Ai Xiaoxiao said a little sadly: "Why can't we take her with us, Tangtang, Dai Aier is very familiar with everyone these days, right?"
"Dair is still young," Tang Xin explained to her, "We are going on an adventure. Adventure is not travel. We may encounter more dangerous situations in the future. Cousin and the others are the chosen ones, but Dai Er can
No, we must ensure her safety."
"I know," Ai Xiaoxiao said, "but I just feel a little uncomfortable. There are all kinds of unsatisfactory things in reality, but why is it still like this here?"
Tang Xin shook her head, looked at the majestic city in the distance, and said: "For the people in this world, this is their world, everything they have. I know some people regard everything here as a dream,
When you wake up from a dream, you will eventually return to reality. However, there are always some people who are different..."
She thought of her cousin.
I also thought of Saya.
The female swordsman worked with those people to rebuild her home, and those people looked at her like friends and relatives. The other party was their leader and the place of their confidence, and even if one day she had to leave, life was
Like a journey that cannot stop, it will eventually go from one place to another.
Even if you stay where you are, time will not stop.
It's just that many things have changed, but the memories and feelings will last forever, because those things really happened and affected many people...
Maybe that's why the other party stayed.
"But I also want to stay," Ai Xiaoxiao said, "Tangtang, you are right, this world is really interesting."
"You're just pursuing novelty," Tang Xin rolled her eyes angrily.
Then she fell silent.
Tang Xin sighed: "But we are passers-by in this world after all, Xiaoxiao. Uncle and auntie have written letters. The contact with the Star Gate has been restored. It has been a while since school started. We still have to go back to complete our studies."
"ah?"
Ai Xiaoxiao was dumbfounded.
But there's more going on.
It’s not just the Kingdom of Kaolin that is restraining itself. From Elpaxin to Gula, and even as far away as Kapka and Rodel, the arrests of betrayed craftsmen, nobles, and the remnants of the Crow Claw Guards are still in progress.
Regardless of whether they are wronged or not, people are imprisoned in dark dungeons every day.
Even the Stargate Port has experienced huge turmoil. Since the martial law of the last attack, huge organizations have been mobilized again. ICPO intervened, the military of various countries intervened, the Super Sports Alliance temporarily suspended operations, and a group of alliance officials were detained, and
Facing investigation and prosecution.
The Stargate Agency, the Adventurer's Guild, and the Craftsman's Guild are all busy at the moment. Countless magical messages are sent every day, shuttled and intertwined over the sea of clouds through the Star and Moon Council, from Kaolin to the Northern Territory.
The number of shuttle ships has almost doubled in just one month.
Investigation teams from the Royal Capital, the Hall of Iron, humans, elves and dwarves arrived one after another, and strange faces entered the city every day.
However, since the Chinese division of the Super Competitive Alliance ceased operations, several execution orders originally issued have been temporarily invalidated, and the pursuit of the Seven Seas Traveler has come to an end for the time being.
Although everyone on the Seven Seas Traveler disdained the Alliance's instructions, they had to admit that after this behemoth took action, they were indeed a little breathless for a while. When it stopped operating, at least they could take a breath.
.
This is also the reason why they can anchor in Elpaxin at the moment——
However, Su Changfeng also warned Fang Plover.
The problem is far from that simple. After all, it is a fact that he does not have a Stargate identity, and it is impossible for the Stargate Port to completely ban the alliance. It will probably only eliminate the traitors lurking in it.
It would be fine if the Alliance did not pursue the matter afterwards, but once it is pursued, it may not be good news for the Seven Seas Traveler.
The best way is for him to leave Aitaria, return to the Stargate Port to obtain formal certification, and then go through the Stargate again, so that he can leave the official identity information of the chosen one. But the disadvantage is that he must at least
It will take a year to half a year to be delayed.
It's not that Fang Yu couldn't afford to spend this time, the Craftsmen Association didn't agree with the plan for whatever purpose, and even the military had different opinions. Su Changfeng gave him another plan, but it was obvious that Stargate Port couldn't spare the time.
He had no time to solve this problem, so he could only wait for everything to settle.
This wait is one month.
El Pashin has been relatively calm over the past month. The high-level turmoil has not affected ordinary people too much. The reconstruction work is in an orderly manner and has always been carried out smoothly in the winter.
The only thing that was agitated in the city was that the Silver Wind Knights were announced to be disbanded a month ago, and everyone in the Knights Order was on the wanted list. However, its acting leader had long since disappeared after the incident, and a large number of people on the list had disappeared along with him.
.
This incident caused some slight panic, but it soon faded away.
There is only one thing, and that is that the number of fleets anchored in El Pasin Port is increasing.
Silver Vislan, the fleet of the descendants of Flor never left, and the Stargate fleet only returned to the temporary base belonging to the navy nearby. Later, fleets from several guilds in the north arrived, large and small.
Looking from the direction of the port, thousands of sails in the airport look like the sea.
This port has probably never seen such a scene since its establishment.
The anchored fleet triggered a lot of discussions, but people's speculations gradually became public facts——
After the news of the unrest in the northern border passed through the Sea of Clouds, it caused a chain reaction on the other side of the Kongxia. The residents of the Winter Kingdom on the Treasure Stick Coast, who once rebelled against this ancient alliance and later returned to the kingdom, once again
The flag of rebellion was raised.
The flames of rebellion ignited quickly.
In an instant, the land covered by the cold was burned.
However, Fang Plover got more precise information from the Craftsmen Association. It was actually the Crow's Claw Temple that was behind this, because the Crow's Claw Guards were not only in the north, but also penetrated deeply along the Treasure Staff Coast.
When the senior officials of the temple who fled from the north arrived at the Treasure Staff Coast, they immediately mobilized the believers there and launched a rebellion.
The only good news is that no filmmaker has been found to be involved yet.
It seemed that even the Crow Claws had to prepare for a long time before conducting the summoning ceremony in the North. It would be difficult for them to replicate such success on the Treasure Staff Coast.
Silver Vislan, the descendant of Flor, has now received direct assignments from the Stargate. This joint fleet is anchored here, just waiting for the start of the next expedition. Three days later, the kingdom's main fleet
arrival.
Another day later, a red fleet arrived at the northern coastline.
