Emperor Fire

Soso didn't say a word after returning to the tent.

Dilling silently accompanied him through dinner before leaving the tent.

Hyde was sitting in front of the fire, using magic to change the fire into various shapes.

Dilling sat down beside him.

Heiden said: "I don't like to listen to other people's talk."

Dilling pursed his lips.

"However," Hyde said slowly, "you can make an exception."

Dilling picked up the firewood scattered beside the fire, and scratched it lightly on the ground, "I don't think I did anything wrong."

Hyde responded casually.

"But the problem is," Dilling sighed, "I didn't do anything right either." On the issue of Ciro and Soso, he chose to sit on the sidelines.Emotional matters cannot allow a third person to comment, whether it is right or wrong.But seeing Soso so sad, he had to worry about him.

Heiden said: "When the young birds become adults, the big birds will take the initiative to drive them out of the nest."

Dilling stopped holding the firewood.

"It doesn't matter whether it's safe outside." Heiden continued.

Dilling said: "He used to wander outside for a long time."

Heiden said: "But his heart never left the nest."

Dilling was silent.

Hyde said, "Well. Do you think Soso went back to St. Padres because he loved St. Padres?"

Dilling didn't answer, and didn't need to answer.They all knew that Soso chose to study at St. Padres because he was going to St. Padres.The reason why Soso wants to become a magician is because he wants to be a magician.The reason why Soso chose to return to St. Padres is because he will stay in St. Padres.

"There is a difference between humans and birds." He said slowly.

Hyde said: "Of course. Magicians are all human beings."

Dilling said: "The big bird wants the little bird to leave because they can't take care of them for a lifetime. But I can take care of Soso for a lifetime."

Hyde stared at him, "Do you want to adopt him?"

"I grew up with him and I know he is not happy, although he always brings happiness and peace of mind to others."

Heiden listened quietly.

"I remember when he came to Bote City as a guest when he was a child, King Gulan always wrote letters to urge him to go back. At that time, I thought, if I have enough ability to keep him, protect him and take care of him. "Dillin's voice was low, and he fell into the long memory, "I have no brothers, no sisters, he is my only younger brother. And this younger brother is so cute, so cute that people can't help but want to keep the best for him. Growing up Finally, I told Soso that I would go to St. Padres to study, and I knew Soso would definitely follow, so I asked my father to write to King Gulan to apply for the only place for him. I thought, I could take care of him for the rest of my life like this Yes. As he said, even if he gets married, we can still be neighbors."

The grotesque fire was restored.

Looking at the fire, Di Lin suddenly laughed at himself and said, "Actually, not only Suosuo relies on me, but I also rely on Suosuo. Although I never said it, Suosuo is also a part of my life plan."

Heiden suddenly said, "Like a kid running a house?"

Dilling was taken aback.

Heiden said: "They will put the people and things they like in their future plans. Even if the future changes, they are unwilling to make any changes to the plan. Because that is their 'ideal', although This 'ideal' started when they didn't know what an ideal is."

Di Lin's eyes wavered slightly.

Heiden asked, "What was your favorite food as a child?"

Dilling said: "Chocolate donuts."

"now what?"

Dilling's hand holding the firewood tightened, and he answered the wrong question: "He still chose me."

Hyde said: "Maybe, maybe not."

Dilling knew what he meant.

Although Soso chose him, it is very likely that this choice originated from the 'ideal' of his youth.They are so used to bringing each other into their lives that they never seriously think about what life would be like without the other.The "ideal" of a teenager is a wall, which isolates all possibilities after growth and change.

In fact, his subconscious mind has already realized this.This is why even if Soso chose him, he still felt uneasy.

He was not wrong, he did not use any words or actions to interfere with Soso's decision.

He wasn't right either, because he didn't guide Soso out of the siege to consider options.

"The Dingding Empire is in chaos," Dilling frowned worriedly, "Suoso is still unable to fully control the anger elves, and he doesn't know enough about fire magic. Maybe he should be allowed to stay in St. Padres for a while, at least, Let him learn to protect himself first."

Hyde leaned on his chin and said calmly, "Why do you think he will go to kill the Ding Empire after he leaves?"

Dilling was stunned.

Soso sat on the bed, silently listening to Heidein and Dilling's discussion.

He also didn't know why their conversation could reach his ears so clearly.Although I was very sorry in my heart, because eavesdropping is extremely impolite, but my ears couldn't help but prick up.

When Hydein said 'playing house', he retorted excitedly in his heart.But he couldn't completely deny the ideal he described.

When Di Lin was silent, he could clearly feel Di Lin's inner struggle, because his heart was also deeply shocked.Things that were once taken for granted are not so taken for granted.

He felt very distressed.

My head was in a mess, and the decision that was not firm enough seemed to be shaken even more.

The back view of Shiro leaving and his gentle smile constantly crossed in his mind.

Hyde felt that the fire element in Soso's tent was restlessly agitated, and quickly retracted the fire element used for sound transmission, allowing the tent to cool down a bit.

Dilling felt the movement of the elements in the air, and stood up abruptly, "What happened?"

Heiden said: "Probably the aftermath of the magic circle."

"After the magic circle is erased, will there still be residual power?" Di Lin, who was still racking his brains about Suo Suo, was immediately distracted by the knowledge.

Heiden said: "Under special circumstances."

"What special circumstances?"

"The user's mental power is too strong, the magic circle is not wiped clean, the gem is in the eye of the magic circle, etc."

Dilling quickly wrote down.

Heiden said: "About Soso..."

Dilling froze, slowly raised his head, there was no uncertainty or wavering in his eyes, "I will have a good talk with him."

Hyde smiled slightly, "The responsibility of a guardian has never been to watch, but to guide."

Dilling looked at him, "Why do I think you want Suo Suo to leave?"

"I thought I made this point very clear when I was at St. Padres College." Heiden admitted, "I don't like followers. Especially, he still appears in front of me from time to time."

Dilling said: "I'm hesitating whether to change the decision I just made."

Heiden said: "You will kill a top magician in the mainland."

Di Lin was surprised and said, "You are Soso, and you may become the top magician in the mainland?" He couldn't hide his expectation and excitement in his tone.

Heiden said: "Maybe not in St. Padres, but it is very possible to go to the almost magic academy."

"Can you explain it in a way I can understand?" Dilling frowned.

Hyde twirled his fingers around his temples, "Thinking."

Dilling pondered for a moment, his eyes lit up and said: "St. Padres' education method is enlightenment, and Soso is obviously not suitable for this method. But the method of other magic schools is indoctrination. Soso has angry spirits and has a strong perception of fire elements. , so any fire magic is not a problem for him."

Heiden said: "He may become the first magician in Dream Continent to learn all the fire magic."

Di Lin asked in surprise, "Don't you?"

Hyde crossed his chest and said with a half-smile, "I don't think anyone's magic is worth learning."

Dilling: "..." Why did he ask?

"Your Excellency Tajilis, Your Excellency Baseko." Pan greeted them while standing in front of his tent.

Dilling smiled and said, "Hello."

Pan came over and said, "I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation. I would like to ask when are you going to leave tomorrow?"

Dilling said, "Are you going with us?"

It was only then that Pan remembered that he hadn't introduced what he was doing here from the beginning to the end, and hurriedly said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince left ten guards before he left, and I will lead them to escort three of them back to Sangtu." He paused After a while, he smiled apologetically, "I'm sorry that I can't send it all the way to the territory of Samariel."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness. However," Dilling looked at Heidein and said with a smile, "I think we can guarantee our own safety along the way."

"Of course, of course. I have no doubts about this... Of course His Highness the Crown Prince does not doubt this. But we can do some chores on the road." Pan said, vomiting blood in his heart.In fact, he didn't understand what to do with the number one magician in Dreamland.

Heiden suddenly said, "Maybe it will be useful."

Di Lin froze for a moment, then turned to look at him.

Hyde smiled meaningfully.

Dilling immediately understood what he meant, and hesitated: "Perhaps, we can discuss this issue at noon tomorrow."

"Noon?" Pan quickly put away his astonishment and said with a smile, "Okay."

After Pan left, Hyde raised his eyebrows and said, "Noon?"

Dilling said: "I need some time to meditate." He paused, and then said, "Suo Suo needs it too."

The next morning, Dilling wandered in front of Soso's tent.

Like wings, the two water polo followed him up and down.

He snapped his fingers, and the water polo landed on the ground with two bangs, crashing into a puddle.

Hyde eats his sandwich gracefully. "Is this bipolar?"

Dilling stopped and said softly, "I think I will regret it."

Hyde said: "You only know when you do it."

Dilling said, "What if I regret it?"

Hyde said: "Write a letter of repentance."

Dilling: "..."

He finally lifted the curtain and entered Soso's tent.

Sosuo didn't sleep peacefully as he imagined, but packed up his things and sat on the bed peacefully, as if waiting for something.

"Good morning." Looking at his red eyes, Di Lin felt that the hesitation in his heart seemed to be restrained.

Sosuo revealed, "Good morning."

Dilling secretly heaved a sigh of relief.Today's Soso doesn't look as stupid as yesterday, which is a good start.

"Actually, I'm here..."

Seeing Di Lin's hesitation, Suo Suo quickly said, "I know."

Dilling was taken aback.

Suo Suo said: "Yesterday, you, Heidein, and Heidein's teacher heard everything. I'm sorry, I didn't eavesdrop on purpose. It's just that I don't know why you were talking yesterday, but I heard it very clearly."

Dilling turned his head, "I know why." Except for Heiden, he couldn't imagine anyone else who would have such ability to do such a thing.

Suo Suo said, "I've thought about it for a long time, and I don't think Mentor Haide is necessarily right."

Dilling said, "I agree."

"However, it may be right." Suo Suo said, "I'm not sure whether I chose you because of my dream or because of my heart."

Dilling knelt down, reached out and stroked his hair, and said softly, "I know."

Suo Suo said: "I want to try to find the answer."

Dilling said: "I will worry about you."

Sosuo raised his head, his big eyes flashed with determination that was completely different from when he made the decision.

"But I will support you." Dilling said.

Soso nodded vigorously.

Dilling said: "Did you know? In terms of the result, there is a big difference between choosing to follow me and choosing to follow Ciro."

Soso blinked at him.

"If you choose to follow me, you will lose Ciro." Dilling said with a smile, "but if you choose to follow Ciro, you will never lose me."

"Dilling." Soso leaned forward, leaned his head on his shoulder, and hugged him tightly with both hands.

Dilling hugged him back, his voice was soothing and low, "No matter what the answer is, you know, I will always welcome you back in St. Padres."