This Kuranta girl looked so familiar. The first time Jiang Yan saw her, he didn't even think about who she was, but was surprised why she was here - isn't this Mary!
"...Mr. Jiang?" Mary looked very surprised. When she saw an acquaintance, she no longer forced herself to speak the unfamiliar Yanguo dialect, and switched back to her Victoria dialect with a familiar and reassuring accent. "
I didn’t expect to see you here!”
"Yeah, I didn't expect it to be like this." Jiang Yan tugged on Hong's clothes, "This is Hong, the wolf hunter who used to wander around City A. You two may have met him." Hong grumbled with his hands in his throat.
, regarded as a greeting. "Well, I saw it when I went fishing at the forest lake."
While the two were chatting, they realized that the seat between them was Mary's, so Jiang Shao solved the need to change seats. "This is too coincidental." Jiang Shao was still thinking about this miracle.
Surprised by such an encounter, "So you are still in Longmen?"
Mary straightened her sitting posture, looking a little reserved. Her dress was also very "informal". She was relieved to meet acquaintances who were also not wearing formal clothes, but she was still not that familiar with this kind of occasion. "Yes.
"Actually, I will probably stay in Longmen until spring." Mary smiled, "Do you still remember the last time we met?"
That was at the Heaven and Earth Nightclub. To be honest, looking back on that not-so-good experience now is still a little embarrassing. "Well, I was on a mission at the time." Jiang He said something that was not a lie.
Cover, "I didn't have time to find you after the incident was over. What happened after that?"
There was a trace of embarrassment in Mary's voice, "Ah haha, actually... although Mr. Jiang Yan escorted me out of the nightclub, the Guard Bureau's encirclement contracted after that, so..."
"Well, that's it." Jiang Yan scratched his head, which meant that she was finally found and captured by the Guards Bureau. "They didn't make things difficult for you, did they?"
Mary nodded. She didn't do anything inappropriate in the first place. She was just welcoming the guests. It was just that in that critical situation, a normal person would want to run away and was found in the end: the Guards Bureau actually provided her with
He protected her in no small way and did not treat her badly in any way.
"I should have been released after the investigation was clear, but because there was some negligence at the detention center, the adjusted review pushed me back a few days before being released." Recalling this not-so-ordinary experience,
To this day, this law-abiding Kuranta girl still feels frightened. “I couldn’t leave Longmen quickly after that: many of my things are still in the locker in the locker room! The only thing I’m thankful for is that I still have them in my hands.
I had my ID and some change. Then a kind-hearted boss took me in, and I worked with room and board for almost a week before I received the items in the locker."
Jiang Yan was silent for a while after hearing this, "That... I really suffered a lot." But what he recalled at the moment was his miserable appearance when he and Mary met for the first time: wearing prison uniform, with messy hair,
He was arrested as a spy. It is not certain whether he will be exiled next or be sent to work illegally in the Originium mines until death. Looking at Mary's situation, Jiang Shao can only envy him: not only does he have a legal identity, but he also has
There was some change, and there were even kind-hearted people who provided her with food and accommodation.
There are real differences between people.
"Yeah, it's not easy, and the things in my cabinet were stolen." Mary sighed, "My mobile phone, the cash I usually hide in my clothes - and the cash in the No. 2 wallet I used when I went out were also stolen.
It was stolen. Although the bank cards and other items were still in the cabinet, considering that the consumption at Longmen was relatively high at the time, and I didn’t know how to operate the local payment software, the amount of cash I exchanged was quite large.”
"In this way, my savings have been reduced by part. In this case, I decided to stay in Longmen for a while, work for a while, and save money to continue my journey around the world." Girl Kuranta described herself very brightly.
idea, but she immediately noticed that Jiang Shao was burying his face in his hands. "Uh, Mr. Jiang Shao, what's wrong with you?"
"...Nothing." Jiang Yan's voice was muffled, "Did you throw away anything valuable?"
"There is a family heirloom ring, but I have always worn it and haven't lost it." Jiang Yan felt a little more relaxed after hearing this, "That's good. I also said that if important items are stolen, I will go to Longmen now to do routine work.
If you are here and have some connections, you may be able to solve this matter."
"Thank you for your concern." Mary's bright and surprising smile made Jiang Shao despise him even more, "You're welcome, it should be done." He thought bitterly, no wonder there are differences between people. One of the reasons is
You're an asshole!
Which thief is brave enough to enter a place that has just been sealed by the Guards Bureau and steal things? Even if he is brave, wouldn't it be good for someone with this ability to do something else? But this is what happened:
Jiang Yan still remembered that in order to help Shen Mo find the coat with memories, he found the famous Golden Finger on Longmen Avenue.
Ansuo, that guy, has made the habit of not stealing away again, hasn't he? Thinking of the little rabbit at this moment, Jiang Yan couldn't help but feel his teeth itching with hatred. He did it impulsively because he thought Ansuo had feelings for the Shen family.
I didn’t expect that this little girl would have the leisure to clean up the staff’s cabinets after entering. No wonder the delivery was so slow, she was busy selling the stolen goods!
Jiang Yan decided to change the topic. "Speaking of which, your life in Longmen is quite colorful. Do you plan to participate in other activities of this film and television festival?"
"Well, if I had the chance, I might join in the fun, right? Unfortunately, my taste in movies is basically comedy and adventure films." Mary replied, "I saw that there were still some tickets left for this show this time when I was passing by.
I decided to buy it at the last minute - according to news and online reports, even if there are adjustments, the tickets should be sold out. After all, it is the new work of the master."
"I don't know much about this. The tickets for Hong and I were given by friends." Although the conversation between the two was deliberately controlled, Jiang Yan still felt some unfriendly looks, especially when they were discussing the ticket price.
When asked about the source, those eyes showed very obvious disdain. "Can you tell me something related to this play?"
"Of course I do." When Mary was about to speak, she noticed a man in a suit walking onto the stage and said, "Today is the first show, and there will definitely be relevant introductions - you see, the one on stage now is the troupe.
The manager. His introduction will definitely be much more comprehensive than mine."
Jiang Yan looked at the stage. He was a middle-aged man with a slightly stout figure. Some of his white hair was tied back. He looked very energetic. It was worth noting that although the tuxedo he wore had been well maintained,
The body length is basically suitable, but it is obviously a bit "old". This feature can also be seen from his shoes. His body shape does not seem to be suitable for this dress, or it may be that this dress that has been made long ago is already very long.
Time not used?
"Dear friends, thank you very much for your willingness to attend the premiere of the 'Silent Night' theater company's new play! I am the theater manager White." The manager's voice was full of excitement, and even his long-term experience in running the theater company could not make him
Calm down. "Thank you for your support of this art! It is unimaginable that the Serenity Night Theater Company will have such a glorious day."
"Though friends who are familiar with theater should have heard of the name 'Jekyll'. Yes, this is a talented and weird family: in the not-so-distant history, they have produced at least three great actors who can go down in history.
and playwrights, but they are not willing to be attached to any powerful people. Instead, they work hard to run the theater troupe inherited by their family, and that theater troupe is "Quiet Night". Although the theater troupe has been maintained for a long time with their talent and fame, it can
This art, which is gradually declining, is still facing great pressure. The current chief executive of the troupe, Eric Jekyll, is now sixty years old and it is really difficult to support it."
The story behind this troupe seems to be well known to the audience, but it is not clear whether they really understand the history or if they are just trying to be arty and posturing. White's provocative voice continued:
"Just when the industry's voices of 'exhausted talents' were heard, a miracle happened! This master who devoted his whole life to drama art returned like a broken man, quickly restored the troupe with his terrifying talent, and polished himself for a long time,
The revolutionary new drama, "Ascended to the Gods", is released to the world. And today is the day when this epoch-making new drama will be introduced to you!"
"Please be full of expectations and be prepared to tremble for it! This is a miracle that God has written and only the devil has watched!" He dragged out his long tail tone and shouted to the packed event in front of him:
"Please enjoy--"
The lights gradually went out, and the manager hid in the darkness and exited people's sight. In the moment of joy before the curtain opened, melodious singing came to the audience through the thick curtain:
"The one who seeks——"
"Sigh, the sun does not rise..."
A man playing the role of a warrior appeared in the center of the stage, under the spotlight, and began to describe his life of struggle.
The warrior was born in an era of ups and downs. Legends came to an end one after another, immortality turned into withered bones, and prosperity disappeared. Only behind the desolate scenery could the past glory of this continent be vaguely seen. He was lucky: he got to see the last of the heroes of the past.
The glory is engraved in his heart, and he can obtain the top teachings and inheritance from it, but he is unfortunate because of this.
When he was named the "Sun Disk Hero" by the king, the last sun disc could not rise as before: a ruined era had come. He could only spend the glory of his youth, but rapid and devastating changes would destroy that past.
All negation.
"The poor man's hut, the king's tower -"
Death, only death. Death treats all things in the world equally and comes equally, whether it is the poor man's dilapidated hut or the king's luxurious tower. The brave man's eyes are full of mess, and the road is old. He leads his followers on the battlefield.
Fighting, but unable to restore even a glimmer of past glory.
He was the only one left, surrounded by people who had given up their faith: the partners who used to be side by side were now just trying to survive. After all, the lofty ideals could not compare to the meager existence of a meal. The angry brave man drew his sword again, but this time it was not
Then swing at the enemy:
He slashed at his comrades with his sword.
The brave man becomes the one who wields his sword against the betrayer, the last betrayer.
"A few rays of light cannot become the waning moon——"
The crazy brave hunts those who are treacherous, and the remaining sanity in the madness is attracted by the words in the dark scripture: Collect the seven fragments of the treacherous, and the only salvation will come.
——Jiang Yan was so shocked by this story that he was speechless: Such a deviant story should have been hidden in unpopular books, and was finally discarded from the dustiest book on the bookshelf. However, at this moment, he was completely
Immersed in the actors' narration and performance, there seems to be a strange power pulling the audience's attention, making them sink into the singing, lights and performance.
The blood-stained warrior embraced the seven fragments and came to the promised land described in the dark scripture. The warrior, who was so oppressed by reality and soul that he could not stand up, finally knelt down in the mountain of corpses and sea of blood, in the filthy place where he had lost his mind.
The thing slowly climbed up.
They started to dance.
The dancers playing the role of dead creatures crawled towards the fragments scattered around the warriors. They danced in a circular formation: moving around, sometimes turning back, but never stepping out of the circle, just like fate. Their feet never left the origin, always
Such as disasters. They surround the protagonist who has experienced betrayal and committed betrayal, as if mocking the fooled clown, or congratulating the rise of the most primitive faith:
Violence, killing, intimidation.
Strength and beauty are everything.
Just when the light focused on this scene of blasphemy that was difficult to look at directly, the originally blood-red light and shadow of the stage was instantly shrouded in black shadow. A gust of fishy wind blew through the audience——
The warrior in the blood robe stood up in the dim blue light, holding his hands high, as pious and noble as the Holy Son who had never been stained by dust. The blood robe broke away from his body, revealing the pure white gauze.
When it turns around, it is a mask: as if it is infatuated, as resentful, as hateful as in love, as awake as intoxicated. The empty eyes do not contain everything in the world, but they are all-encompassing. The corners of the eyes look like anger, and the brows are happy.
That pale and lifeless face is not anyone, and it can see anyone: He is you.
The moment he is revealed, the person under the mask no longer represents the actor, but the god depicted in the mask. When He appears on the stage, this place no longer symbolizes the real world, and there is only Him here.
It is the only spirit in the story.
The audience was stunned to witness the birth of a god amidst the bloody killings and destruction, and their eyes were full of longing and madness for power - except for one person.
Jiang Yan used all his strength to hold Hong in his arms, and the sharp teeth were about to bite through the clothes on his shoulders, but Jiang Yan still held down the wolf's head and comforted him in a hoarse voice:
"Hold it, Hong, hold it. Bite my shoulder, yes, don't make a sound."
Jiang Yan's stern eyes met the actor through the mask of the god. Hong's hair was no longer smooth at all, but looked like a beast with fried hair. When that aura appeared, Jiang Yan forced Hong to
Restricted, Hong also tried his best to restrain his actions.
"woo woo woo woo……!"
The wolf hunter let out a small roar from his rolling throat.