Of course, Hill knew that the reason why Russell was confused by Ulrich's behavior was because the kid knew that he was not the real Gilbert.
There is a very sincere side to Russell's nature, so he has always felt that even after being in contact with him for such a short time, he can see clearly the authenticity of Gilbert, so shouldn't Ulrich be able to see it even more?
?
That was Ulrich, who grew up under Gilbert's protection and was loyal to Gilbert. Therefore, some of Ulrich's actions that were somewhat inconsistent with reality would make him wary.
However, this approach is what Ulrich is doing.
That child's biggest wish from beginning to end was to let Gilbert live his own life... He had always been very kind to the family's apprentices, and was even very fair in not giving any special treatment to his own children.
, because he hopes that there will be some people in the family who can help Gilbert share the burden.
Even if Gilbert is always the strongest among these people...but when encountering some trivial matters that are not related to life and death, human beings' inertia is to find the person who has a closer relationship with them.
Ulrich's thinking pattern can be seen in many of Gilbert's memories.
Russell couldn't see this before, just because Gilbert was still seriously injured at that time. Although Ulrich was dissatisfied with those in the family, he still had a glimmer of hope... If Gilbert still needed it in the end
If the Heinalson family helps, then the relationship between Gilbert and the family cannot be too distant.
It is useless for those old guys to be grateful, but these people who are about the same age as Gilbert, or even older, are gradually reaching the end of their lives.
The remaining people, those who are qualified to take over the family power, are all those who have lived in the apprentice dormitory run by Ulrich.
Just like Russell and Carpenter, and even Felice...their life in the apprentice dormitory left a mark in their hearts: Ulrich was a just elder, and they could live...
That freedom depends entirely on Gilbert's support.
Of course Gilbert could see what Ulrich was doing, but he couldn't refuse such a sincere heart... a sincerity that could leave the last trace of warmth in his instantly frozen emotional world.
But he also felt a little sorry for Ulrich's children, and left a lot of things in his small warehouse specifically for those children... that is, a prepared inheritance distribution.
Of course he is the one who knows his injuries best, otherwise how could he have become a skeleton and not take the mental soothing potion?
He has been exaggerating the effect of that potion both publicly and privately, not because the potion is really useful, but because what he wants to deceive most is himself... tell himself that if he really can't go on by himself one day
, that medicine can at least keep him alive.
However, the last thing he wants is to live.
Gilbert is a very sober child, so when he wants to lie to himself, it is a bit difficult... Therefore, his suffering is really painful to the bone.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have given up so simply after discovering Hill.
The last thread he used to pull himself, which had been crumbling in the wind for a long time, lost the glue watered by his life at that moment and broke directly.
However, when Hill occasionally looked through his memories, he felt in his heart that after suffering so many blows, he could still think of Ulrich's child Gilbert, who had to sacrifice part of his own interests...
To put it in the cheesiest way possible, I truly have a heart of gold.
But this is also the reason why Hill had so much goodwill towards the Heinalson family from the beginning. Otherwise, he would not have thought so carefully about their future... Just go to the Tower of Theia if you want!
If they want to stay, Hill will help.
Everything will only depend on their own choices, rather than Hill taking the initiative to propose solutions to them.
Gilbert's kindness and Ulrich's sincerity helped their family in the end.
But, how can I put it... a family that can raise such a child also has this value.
Just like Russell in front of him, Carpenter who was busy in the living room, and even Felice who was hesitating in the underground secret passage... This child always wanted to see the family's situation, and finally
Use reason to force yourself to look back. They all have their own shortcomings, but they are all good children.
They are very lively... Even if they grow up like this because the living environment in the apprentice dormitory is relatively mild, the entire Heinalson family does not really put all the pressure of survival on these children.
Of course they are not good people, they scheme and scheming, but no one thinks that those talented children should shoulder the family's future.
I expected them to be capable...but I didn't think it was the children's fault that they couldn't. At some point, Hill also saw the value of this family.
He didn't feel this way at first because he didn't see other families in this world... After entering the Tower of Black Mystery, Hill saw the reality.
Now, he actually has a curiosity about the defense tower: the Heinalson family may have a good nature, but they can develop such a style must be because the surrounding environment has not forced them to do so in the past years.
To a dead end.
It would be difficult for Black Mystery Tower to raise such a family.
I can't say that the people here are not good, but their most accustomed style of doing things is always to be wise and protect themselves.
"Ulrich is already a mage. Although he respects my uncle very much, he is more rational and thinks more.
Moreover, he has been trying not to let the Heinalson family become a burden to me." Hill thought for a while and summed up the words slowly, "Anyway, as long as I am alive, Ulrich will not be in any danger.
So, he can try.
Just let him be...don't worry about him, he will figure it out.
It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t understand, time will always teach him.”
Russell blinked and thought carefully about his teacher's words... Then he recalled a conversation he had in the side tower: an expression of excessive respect is essentially unfamiliarity.
Even Carpenter, as time passed and communication increased, her attitude towards 'Gilbert' was respectful but affectionate.
I will definitely not be so reserved all the time.
This is not just because 'Gilbert' is a friendly person, but also because a connection has been formed between them...a connection that makes people relax.
But Ulrich always showed too much respect for Gilbert.
This is not because he doesn't love Gilbert, but because... like his father, he has always felt that Gilbert has sacrificed a lot for the family, but they cannot suppress the strange voices of the family and fully support such Gilbert.
And feel guilty.
Just like Ulrich's father, he was still resentful of his family's practices before he passed away.
Even though Gilbert had always been very friendly to him and always stood behind him to support him...the more he behaved like this, the more conscience-stricken Ulrich seemed to be, the more he couldn't face it.
Russell felt that he could also feel a little bit of Ulrich's thoughts: Only when he could finally get the whole family to stand behind Gilbert honestly could he face his uncle calmly.
At that time, it was impossible for him to know that his uncle would one day recover, but Ulrich just couldn't bear that tone.
Unfortunately, on the day he was finally able to do it, his dear uncle no longer needed this support.
But this doesn't mean that Ulrich did something wrong... It's just that he didn't dare to look up at his most cherished uncle because of guilt. In fact, he was really helpless and speechless.
However, Russell also understood the other meaning of 'Gilbert''s words... Gilbert was the only one in the Heinelson family who could teach Ulrich like this.
The real Gilbert.
So, that person is still alive?
impossible.
Although he didn't know how the man in front of him pretended to be Gilbert, Russell was very sure that no matter how powerful his ability was, he couldn't allow two identical soul marks to exist in this world...unless they were the same person.
Moreover, this guy seems to rarely lie. Gilbert must be...wait, was he just talking about me, my uncle?
That means that he feels that Gilbert is qualified to be compared with the real him, is this what he means?