[Western Fantasy] Cardinal's Life Goal

The new tavern that Tiss was talking about was right at the corner of the downtown area, and it was very lively with customers coming and going.Delin followed Tees and entered the gate.What greeted me was the intoxicating aroma of wine and food, and there were many civilians, mercenaries, and even a few students of Daqimiye in the tavern.

The uniforms of the two were very eye-catching, and the boss immediately came over, nodded and bowed: "What do you two young masters want?"

Tiss looked inquiringly at the young man beside him, and Delin, who was entrusted with the "heavy task", took the menu and ordered some light dishes and a jug of fruit wine.

The two take their seats.

"Does Delin like it here?" Tiss asked.

Delin tilted his head, "The holy capital is heavy?...It's okay." He took the wine glass with both hands, poured a little wine into it carefully, and continued: "It's very beautiful, lively—probably because I like it. Right?" The bell rang again in the boy's mind, thinking that the night in the holy capital must be excluded.

So many days and nights... It seems that as long as he can remember, only the nights in Burke town can make him sleep peacefully.Only in such fringe lands, when the waves are roaring, do bells not linger like curses.

But he does like the vibrancy of the Holy City.Delin is suitable for silence, but it is because of the boundless silence of memory that he likes such a lively encumbrance.This is the only bustling "city" he has ever seen, with glass windows, buskers, and snack trucks that he has never seen before...

Seeing that he was slightly lost in thought, Tis immediately stopped talking.He swallowed a mouthful of fruit wine, and the slightly burning sweet liquid slid down his esophagus into his stomach, melting the relaxing warmth into his body amidst the faint fragrance.Tees spun the wine glass, still thinking about the meaning of bringing Delin out—is it because of the peace by the boy's side?He looked down at the faint ring-like marks on the knuckles of his right knuckles, and silently smiled tiredly in the shadows.

"Speaking of it." Recovering his senses, Delin asked, "It seems that Sir Sears doesn't like this place."

He thought of Sears' calm tone after he came to Mengzhong through the door that day, and he was a little concerned about it.

Tess paused for a moment, and said nonchalantly, "I'm tired of it...the undercurrent under the bustling exterior, the daily defenses and the unremovable mask..." As if feeling that he had talked too much, the second young master suddenly Refraining from talking, he swallowed his wine quietly.

Delin shook the wine glass in his hand, his expression was tangled for a moment, and then he took a sip hesitantly—the light aroma of the wine brushed his heart, and his head was confused for a moment——I can't drink... A little bit doesn't matter, right? ?

Tess glanced at him thoughtfully, then suddenly remembered something and lowered his voice, "Delin, I know you are from Oswald... You can listen to the enlightenment of divine arts, and don't let go when Yao Nie is wandering. In my heart, but he did kill six god-givers by himself. That is the skill you need."

"And I have heard that Deren seems to be organizing a project called 'Water Realm' recently... as if a distinguished guest is coming."

Delin's body froze for a moment, then he suddenly raised his head to see Tees's expression.But at this moment, the man just tilted his head and looked at the scenery outside the tavern, and the defenselessness in his eyes faded inch by inch.

The days that followed seemed to be calm again, and neither of them said a word about the tavern.Delin completed every course mechanically every day, and then returned to the dormitory to have a short talk with Binhuo, Momo and Tees.After eating together that night, the relationship between Tiss and Delin didn't change in the slightest.

Tiss regained the elegance, detachment, and defense that nobles should have.Delin had a premonition in his heart that Tees knew a lot, and he even kept trying to figure out Tess' intention to give him the news, but found nothing.

Teese's connection to Sears is uncertain.The young man couldn't confirm whether Sears knew so much—maybe it was because of Tees' favor that day. In Delin's mind, Sears was far more dangerous than the second young master of Bran's family.

And another premonition told him: Sears and Tees...their essence seems to be incomparably similar.

But because there was no chance to test again, Delin had to suppress the uneasiness in his heart for the time being—but every time he stopped to rest for a while, Delin couldn't help but brush that sentence in his mind, and spontaneously disassembled it into countless syllables and fields , Thinking about each of them: The realm of the waters...was it built for "her"?

But he won't try to find it in vain—with Delin's current status and energy, he can't bear the weight of the secret.So this important news was written stroke by stroke into the black book, and quietly placed in a corner of the closet.

But one day...

……

On the morning of the third day, Fang Du really sent a black dress.At the same time, Mr. Butler seriously told him: "Take good care of the young master at the banquet tonight..." He said with a headache, "No one will bring it except your young master... The matter of replacing the wine will also be left to you."

Instead of... wine?Delin was stunned - Oswald testified that his drinking capacity was really terrible!The young man had no choice but to hold back an innocent look, and said softly: "This is really..."

Fang Du rarely showed a helpless expression, and patted Delin on the shoulder to comfort him: "The young master is sometimes very stubborn--please trouble you."

Delin: ...

Things were forcibly settled, making Delin feel a little dazed all day long.Tiss's whereabouts were strange again, and no one was seen at noon.Delin was even more inexplicably depressed... If he drank, he had to be careful not to be tricked after drinking.

With this in mind, Delin hypnotized himself for a day.But at night, Delin still changed into his clothes obediently.The sky had just turned dark, and it was unexpectedly cold today.Delin bid farewell to Momo, exhaled a white mist at the intersection of Daqie Miye College, and then left the school alone through the main entrance.

As expected, a familiar carriage stopped aside.Except for Fang Du who was driving, there were no other waiters.

Delin raised the curtain and entered the carriage. The masquerading white-robed imperial envoy sat under the floating lamp, holding a book of Oswald history.Sears looked comfortable, but Durling could see the weariness in his eyes.

Sears glanced at him, closed the book, and said with a smile, "Come here."

Delin hesitated for a moment, but obediently sat across from the Imperial Envoy.

"Delin, long time no see." Sears leaned back slightly, leaning against the wall of the carriage, and said quietly, "Please take care of me tonight."

I don't know if it was an illusion, but Delin always felt that Sears' words contained malicious intentions—and expectations?

The author has something to say: Next chapter: After drinking. avi... no wonder!