[The Phantom of the Opera] Boundary Bridge

After Enid finished saying such a sentence, even Eric, who had an almost naive arrogance and disdain for worldly things because of his years of living in seclusion, fell silent because of the heavy meaning behind the sentence up.

How much courage does it take for a person to make a clean break with his past self?And it is a road full of thorns in the eyes of most people.This road may seem strange and beautiful to Eric, leading to the sacred palace of music.However, for a... obviously, a girl who once walked on the road of flowers and sunshine, that would be too poor.

Although the two roads can be regarded as a reversal of light and shadow on the way to the song they both love - but who doesn't want a little honey fragrance on their soft lips?Who doesn't want to welcome the early morning sun with dewy flowers in their arms?Moreover, even though Eric at this moment knows very little about girls or witches, he can also vaguely feel that this road of giving up and exchanging choices is almost irreversible.

She doesn't regret it now, but...but how do you have the courage when you make the decision to go down a path you've never taken, and you're told you can never turn back?

"My life itself at the time helped me break away from it," Enid said, "even though I was attached to it and almost assimilated into a part of it." Eric realized that he had put the last sentence After asking, he gave a soft "ah" and asked hesitantly:

"Can you tell me all about... about witches and exchanges?"

He added very quickly: "It's important to me, very important."

Enid nodded quietly.For a very young girl, she really seemed too gentle and dignified.This kind of temperament is mixed in the shining spirit that she has because of her wanderings, which is completely different from ordinary noble ladies, giving her a kind of reserved and inclusive wisdom.

Her tenderness is closer to understanding, seeping from the bone.It is hard to imagine that a wandering life that sounds free, but is actually full of instability, pain and dirt, can make her maintain this gentle temperament.She does not belong to any class between nobles and beggars, she is unique, unrepeatable, and at the same time... radiant.

"Two years ago, I was 17. I was going from one life to another - much the same, but more hopeless. Because, if nothing else, it would last until the end of my life, I felt My life was about to end at that time. And the witch appeared at that time."

Enid's speech rate was slower than normal, and her voice was much lower.His face was serene, but there was a spark in his eyes.Her voice is like flowing water, gurgling through the hearts of the listeners.Eric was vaguely aware that Enid's "moving from one life to another" meant getting married, and he felt a very immediate resistance, but he didn't interrupt.

"When I realized I was given an opportunity that I couldn't possibly get again, I grabbed it. I thought nothing could be worse than living at that time, even embracing death - the reason why I didn't immediately Embracing death because I was still hoping for a glimmer of hope, and then I knew I didn't have to wait any longer. I told her I could give up everything, wealth and title and fame, if only I could get out of that life—to live to the day I really want. The witch told me that there was one thing in her that was perfect for me, and that was the singing of the Little Mermaid."

"I was soon fascinated by the singing—from the deepest part of the sea, the faint water waves are tender and surging, but she follows the sun in the sky. Such singing belongs to The Little Mermaid, one of my favorite stories ever. The characters in the book. It means a lot to me, and the song itself has what I want, which is to chase the freedom I want to live. I want to escape, escape like the little mermaid. She needs a pair of feet, and All I need is an opportunity...a chance to change my destiny."

"The witch promised the deal... After that night, everyone saw their princess lying in the coffin smiling like a white rose. And I, with my singing, with my promise to the witch She left her hometown forever. Before I left, she asked me to make three oaths, which were three oaths accompanied by the song of the sea. After the death of the little mermaid, her last spirit remained on the song, and the ones I exchanged The purpose coincides with it, so I must fulfill three things: wander forever, never stay, and never look back.”

"Isn't that too harsh?" Eric couldn't help asking, he had been completely brought into Enid's story and Enid's emotions at the moment, "How can this be done?"

"These three things are not so rigid." Enid explained, her blue eyes showed a smile, "The three vows bind me, in fact, it is judged from the heart rather than the behavior. For example, it Asks me to be a perpetual wanderer, just doesn't allow me to think of staying somewhere. If I just stay in the previous town for a few days just to make ends meet, before crossing a deserted land, it will not affect me ...and never look back, if I just go back to pick up something I forgot, or if I suddenly get sick and have to go to the pharmacy I just passed, that's okay."

She whispered: "What these three vows really require of me is that I am not allowed to have a heart of residence, not to be bound by anything, and not to regret anything, and I can only go on like this forever. .”

"Then if I ask you to stay, there won't be any bad influence?" Eric asked immediately, with a worried and restless manic look on his face.

"No." Enid smiled again, and said with certainty, "I stayed because I planned to discuss with you about music and witches, and I will leave after I finish this matter. I did not produce The idea of ​​staying for this reason, and I don't intend to be bound for everything here, so I won't be punished-I have tried the shackles of the oath before, when I stay in a town for a long time and aimlessly, my My body began to gradually weaken. When I left, my body gradually improved again. Probably this is how the punishment for breaking the oath is gradually stacked up, and there are traces to follow, eventually leading to death—”

When she mentioned death, her expression was still very peaceful: "I think, I probably don't have such danger now."

"But that's like having a knife forcing you to move on," Eric said, "Don't you resent the pain?"

"If you've ever been through my 17 long years of agony," Enid said, "thank God for everything on the journey. Sometimes I feel like I'm always walking alone and I can't go Responding to the ties left behind, there is no way to have a friend for a long time-yes, even replying to a friend I met while passing by is considered a breach of oath-my heart will suddenly have a sharp pain, reminding me of the burden I am carrying The oath, and why I am willing to bear these. I will not have any hesitation."

Eric stared at her peaceful and gentle face for a long time, and could hardly believe that under the three heavy shackles, there was still someone who could be so calm and grateful.He felt that his heart was filled with a never-before-seen emotion, warm and sour, with a non-burning bright breath, surging.After a while he said:

"So, including that you can only eat bread and water, all because of the vows made during the exchange?"

"Yes." Enid said quietly, "I gave up my wealth, so I can no longer enjoy a rich life; I gave up my title, so I can never mention the past name; I gave up my past ...I will have no past to look back on, only to move forward and never stop."

She added: "And I am not allowed to gain anything other than my hunger by virtue of this song, nor even direct access to property and fame - only the humblest meals can be given to me by those who have heard my song, ever. "

Eric stared at her face without saying a word. It was difficult for him to have such pure, heartfelt pity and kindness—it was Christine who bathed in his tender eyes. .And he, probably since he had known Christine, hadn't thought about her for so long—just this strange girl, and her story, her past.What does this mean?Eric thought, but Enid cut him off.The blond girl asked softly:

"Then, what kind of past do you have? For what reason, what kind of exchange did you make with that witch?"

The author has something to say: * Enid's narration is not complete, and the following article will describe her past life from God's perspective.

*After reading the shackle of the heroine's oath, you understand where the BE atmosphere permeating this article comes from:-D