At that time, in order to escape the sudden heavy snowstorm, I went to a newly opened restaurant. The manager was a foreigner and was very polite to me, but I always felt that he was a little afraid of me, probably because I was wearing a guard uniform. p>
There were many people in the restaurant, and I found the lonely old man in a corner. I went up to greet him and sat down next to him.
Although I had heard that Mr. Gu Lao had lived in the town for more than a hundred years and had never aged... I didn't expect that he would look just like a young man. However, even I could tell that Mr. Gu Lao had already aged.
He is no longer a young man. In just a few exchanges with him, he showed a wealth of experience. I have never seen anyone who can blurt out so many past events like him. It is really interesting.
Unfortunately, the surprise at that time made me unable to organize my words well, so I was never able to say what I wanted to say to Mr. Gu.
After thinking about it, the fact that Mr. Gu was immortal would undoubtedly cause a sensation no matter where it appeared in any area outside the town. However, in the town, everyone turned a blind eye to it.
My mother once told me: Mr. Gu couldn't use magic. In order to compensate for his misfortune, the gods gave him a longer lifespan than ordinary people.
Everyone in the town must think so. If not, Mr. Lonely’s immortality will not be accepted by everyone, and things that are not accepted will destroy a certain balance - the stability of the town relies on countless people.
The balance has been maintained for many years, so everyone naturally acquiesces to the existence of abnormalities.
As long as you acquiesce, you can stick to the existing concepts and avoid unknown changes.
But is it really okay to keep doing this? The future is full of uncertainty, but it also contains positive factors that cannot be ignored. Doesn’t the possibility of a wonderful breakthrough have a charm that rivals ‘eternity’?
After the snowstorm passed, when I was about to leave, people in the restaurant held an impromptu gamble. The content of the gamble made me understand that this was a "blessing ceremony."
Everyone participated in the ceremony very cooperatively. I was attracted by the unique and warm atmosphere of this small town, and I couldn’t help but thank God again for his long-term favor to us.
As an elder, Mr. Gulao made his final bet. He seemed to have a puzzled expression, perhaps thinking about what to say. After all, elders sometimes need to consider more far-reaching things, besides the future.
【A certain day of a certain month】
The seniors of the cavalry will go to the northern frontline early tomorrow morning. Apart from their envy, their desire to become stronger becomes even more urgent.
My talent in magic is higher than that in physical arts. Regarding this point, both Rita and Ivan have emphasized to me. Focusing on practicing magic is undoubtedly a quick way to improve your level.
But if you want to match Rita's ability, the best way is to practice physical skills first. I have been struggling with this issue for too long, and I have to make a choice as soon as possible.
Moreover, I really care about the mutual injury technique that Ivan mentioned before. If I decide to practice physical skills first in the future, I will have to trouble him.
In addition, through today's training, there are more unresolved questions: When only considering the consumption of magic power, the condensation link of the fireball technique is used as a medium for attaching fuel and flames. Is it possible to replace the rock with concrete? If this is done, it will affect the range.
Will it have any impact? How about adding gunpowder to the medium in an appropriate way? What is the power of using it together with the freezing spell?
After taking cardiotonic drugs, some magic can be more powerful. Currently, the ones that have been verified include fireball, fire spell, night vision, fire control and most basic magic, but it has no effect on spiritual magic.
Why?
From the current point of view, there will be no adverse reactions if the quick recovery potion and the physical recovery potion are taken together, but the recovery speed of each will be reduced.
However, if sugar is added to the quick recovery potion, you will suffer from a severe cold and have strange nightmares at night... I will definitely not experiment on my own body next time.
Cardiotonic pills also have a certain effect of replenishing physical energy. Can they be drank together with physical recovery potions? To be on the safe side, you have to add some detoxifying herbs before drinking.
However, the seniors will leave tomorrow and their return date is unknown. Who should be consulted for these increasing questions? The relevant books in the town have not been updated for a long time, and the lord does not pay much attention to the needs of our people in this remote area.
...No, this is not the time to complain. Difficulties exist anytime and anywhere, and you have to stay motivated.
What's more, I firmly believe that the seniors of the cavalry will win glory for the town. By then, everyone will definitely support participating in the war more than now, and the lords will pay more attention to us. For this reason, the only way is to strive for excellence day after day.
You must use training to strengthen yourself, otherwise you will fail to live up to the opportunity given by the gods.
Lord God, please protect the seniors of the Cavalry.
【A certain day of a certain month】
Al, who had disappeared for a day, came back. It was already evening when I arrived at the nursing home. Al was sitting quietly reading a book. It could be seen that he had just been scolded by his mother. There was a mischievous light in his eyes, and I concluded that it would not be long.
, he will run around again.
As soon as my mother saw me, she said:
"Mr. Gu Lao came today. He found Al and let Al stay at his place for the night."
My mother already liked Mr. Lonely Old Man, and the sudden reunion after not seeing him for many years made her much more excited than usual. During the more than two hours that she dealt with the daily affairs of the nursing home with her, she talked about topics related to Mr. Lonely Old Man at least seven times——
They are all stories that I have never known. It seems that with the visit of the lonely old man, those memories suddenly revived in my mother's mind.
"Mr. Gu Lao is such a good man."
My mother kept sighing.
If it were in the past, I would probably agree without hesitation.
The scene not long ago is vivid in my mind. Although I don’t know if there is some reason for this, I still can’t accept it - Mr. Gu Lao would actually say such things!
What will happen to the seniors of the cavalry? How can he be sure? If he was just making random guesses, why would he involve the traveling businessman? He even did not hesitate to destroy the town's "blessing ceremony." He clearly knew it!
I would rather I had never heard the curse. If possible, I don’t want to be prejudiced against anyone in the town, not to mention that he is the one my mother respects.
It has to be admitted that not everyone firmly believes that the seniors of the Cavalry will win. In other words, no one should dare to make such a firm judgment before the result is determined.
Unless I get a convincing reason, it is really difficult to accept it.
【A certain day of a certain month】
The bad news has come, and if nothing else, everyone in the town is now aware of it.
There is sadness everywhere, and everyone is far more concerned about the war situation than I thought.
The seniors are dead and will never be seen again. I thought they would stay in this world for a long time.
Brother Eden clearly said that when he comes back, we can join the war together next time.
Suddenly everyone left.
【A certain day of a certain month】
I accidentally discovered today that the previous restaurant had been demolished, and the store manager from out of town seemed to have left the town. I didn’t expect that I would still remember such a trivial thing.
My emotions have calmed down a lot. It is not advisable to remain immersed in sadness and ignore reality. Even though the death of my predecessors cannot be reversed, their death is meaningful. I should be proud of them - let alone let down Yi
Brother Deng and their expectations for us.
After the last incident, many people have quit the guard corps. After all, the misfortunes of their predecessors have seriously emphasized the connection between soldiers and death. At present, all the guard work of the town has been handed over to the infantry team, and the number of infantry team
There has also been a decrease.
The town needs a new cavalry team, but most people have not yet come out of the gloom, so even if they post a recruitment notice, they will probably not get any response. In this case, I have to ask the lord... Otherwise
Otherwise, what should I do?
Work is getting busier and busier. Fortunately, Marcia and Alvin took the initiative to share a lot of their work for me. The only consolation is that Grandpa Rube’s condition seems to have improved a lot. My mother said that since the lonely old man came to visit him, Rube’s condition has improved a lot.
Grandpa has an appetite.
At the same time, as I slowly calmed down, I gradually realized that something was wrong.
The baseless but unquestionable tone at that time was strangely confirmed.
For some reason, I suddenly remembered that famous oracle recorded in many books:
If God wants to carry out heavenly punishment on the world, he will give anger to thunder, hatred to destruction, disaster to disintegration, sorrow to falling leaves, hatred to instant destruction, sorrow to rain of souls, and finally descend.
All sins in one glance.
But doesn’t he have a mate?
【A certain day of a certain month】
Just now, I saw Mr. Gu in the hotel where I was staying.
Without thinking too much, I rushed up to him and entered his room. Thinking about it afterwards, I was really reckless.
I first apologized for my rude behavior, and then thanked him for helping Al and Grandpa Rube.
Mr. Gu Lao tolerated me very generously... although he initially remembered my name as "Woodpecker" which made me a little annoyed.
I listened to Mr. Gu slowly talk about his memories, his voice was smooth and gentle. When I was a child, Grandpa Rube always talked to me like this.
Mr. Gu Lao is very good at telling stories, and the last thing he told me about Grandpa Lubu’s past shocked me greatly - thanks to this, I not only got to know Grandpa Lubu better, but also had a deeper understanding of death.
I used to view death like a blank piece of paper without much writing on it. Now, this piece of paper is full of red marks.
Maybe one day, I will add my own bright red touch with my own hands.
I gathered my strength and confessed my wishes to Mr. Gu Lao. As expected, he refused. However, it was a blessing to be able to convey what I longed to express. Besides, I had already decided that I would have to face it on my own from now on.
Everything.
Mr. Gu Lao expressed regret about the cavalry. However, when I asked him why he made that prediction in advance, he simply explained that the gods told him in a dream.
My subconscious mind makes me feel that Mr. Gu is hiding something, and it is not good to make wild guesses... However, although the chance is very slim, what if it is really as I imagined?
Therefore, there is a need for inspection.
You have to plan carefully and take advantage of this invitation.