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Garol.

The soil in this small country is loose, and the northern part of the imperial city is already close to the desert. There is a not-so-large important city called Vitus here, and there is a small town not far from Vitus.

A starving horse is carrying a listless young man, and another young man is leading the horse.He may not have noticed that their horses have no strength, or maybe they have just settled here, and there is no way to feed the horses.

No one paid any attention to these two strangely dressed people, they only knew that they were not locals, they might be down-and-out nobles, or they might be homeless.Here are some residents who have never seen the world, and this small town is relatively poor, so they will not pay too much attention to outsiders.

Stopping and going, bumping all the way, Fulou only felt that his lower body was numb, and Jiaye was afraid that he would feel uncomfortable, so he always let him ride a horse alone and walk by himself.However, I have been riding for almost a month, and I don't know where to go.When they were tired, they stopped and found a slightly cleaner place to sleep next to Jia Ye for a while.Almost forgot what it was like to sleep in bed.He has already sold all the jewelry on his body for money, and his consumption has not been low all the way. They try to be frugal as much as possible, and there is not much left in their pockets now.

The pair of silk shoes that should have been very expensive were on his feet, but now they were covered with a lot of dust. He really wanted to find a place to wash them, but he didn't have the chance.

Jia Ye seems to be able to endure hardships, no matter how many miles he travels, he doesn't complain, and sometimes wonders if he is not tired.Fulou hangs her head, counting the clattering of horseshoes.The steed also walked slower and slower under the long-term toil.

Suddenly, he straightened his back, as if he remembered something: "When I passed the notice board just now, I heard someone say that Hari has been approved as a national teacher..."

Kaye stroked the rope and pulled it steady. "Fulou, don't worry about messy things."

"When can I go back?" He asked a question that Kaya didn't know where to start.

Ever since they came out of the imperial city, there have been lurking pursuers looking for them all the way.On the surface, Prince Fulou had already visited other countries, while the royal family kept the matter of the hostages secret, but they kept sending troops to arrest the two of them.Whether it was Master Hari's intention or Indra's decision, it is unknown, and Fulou also thought for a long time in secret, without a clue.

Jia Ye was responsible for his safety and never slacked off along the way. Every night he had to wait until Fulou fell asleep before he dared to sleep lightly, and he was easily awakened by a little wind and grass at night.

Jia Ye looked around. "There are chasing soldiers along the way, wait until we escape their pursuit."

"It's so far away, still come." Fulou bit her lip dissatisfied.Although he has been an adult for a long time, his character is inevitably more childish than his peers. He has been spoiled by staying in the palace for a long time. night,.

Mentioning Indra, his words sounded like an alarm bell in Kaya's mind at any time——

"I want you, do your best to protect him!"

When did you start to become the attendant of Fulou?It has become a habit to stay by his side anytime and anywhere, and the habit is always difficult to change, and it will be with a person for a long time.

What's more, Fulou's current situation is the result of Dasha's hastily replacing him——

Probably, such a result is really better than the real prince falling into danger.In any case, he will protect the floating building, so that he will not disappoint Indra's expectations and Dasha's sacrifice, not to mention whether Indra is sending people to track down the whereabouts of the floating building. There is certainly nothing wrong with paying attention.

There are few facilities in the town, and there is only one hotel.In order to prevent the pursuers from quickly finding out where they were when they came after them, Jia Ye decided to go a little further.It's better to let the horses eat some grass in the suburbs first.

This small town probably lacks water for a long time, and the open space outside the town is covered with artificial canopies, just to accumulate rainwater——

The natural grass is not lush, and the outside of the town is full of bare lawns.After walking for a long time, they found a slightly fertile grassland, which led to a high mountain, and they had reached the foot of the mountain.Fulou got off the horse, and they washed their hands by the almost dry stream.

Fulou washed his face.In the past, he didn't care much about the water source in the palace, but now it's not easy to get a handful of clean water.Jia Ye led the horse and watched it pick food on the sparse grass.Gradually, a clear singing sound came from a distance. ...

Fulou wanted to find the source of the singing. It turned out that four or five children in shabby clothes came from the depths of the woods, all about seven or eight years old, and they chanted and sang poems together.He became curious, "What are these children doing?"

The leading child saw the floating building, clasped his hands together and bowed, quite like a little Zen master, smiling sweetly, "Brother, we are going to go up the mountain for walking meditation."

The sun is shining brightly... It is not easy to walk up this high mountain. The only passage leading to the top of the mountain is covered by weeds. You can see the stone ladder covered in moss. It is full of potholes. from.

Fulou was a little surprised. He has never climbed such a high mountain in person, and wanted to praise these children, "He started walking meditation at such a young age, the valley here is very steep."

"We have to climb over this mountain, otherwise we have to go back. I'm afraid that there will be chasing troops everywhere, and it will be inconvenient for us to enter any city." Jia Ye led the horse and walked over. He patted the floating building shoulder, turned to look at these children, "Be careful."

The leading child nodded, and the others followed him and bowed to the floating building. "Two big brothers, we are leaving."

Fulou pulled the corner of Jia Ye's clothes, looked up at the mountain road so high and the unfathomable forest. "Jia Ye, let's go up with them, I'm afraid these children are in danger, you can protect them."

In this way, they just happened to go up the mountain together. While he still had energy, there should be a temple on the mountain for them to rest, and there would never be any pursuers there.

"Thank you brother!" The children all smiled, and they stood neatly in a team, standing beside Jia Ye, and counted them. There were five children in total, and each of them smiled happily, because They had never seen such a handsome brother, and the brothers said they would protect them up the mountain!

There was a short little boy pointing fingers, his eyes kept rolling on Kaye's face. "Big brother, what's your name?"

"My name is Jia Ye." Patting the little man's head, Jia Ye frowned. These children seem to be quite thin, and he felt a little distressed. Why can he instantly think of Dasha's appearance when he was a child...

These children looked at the floating building that was thinner than Kaye, and also expected him to introduce themselves.

Fulou was stared at by their big watery eyes, he froze for a moment. "My name is... my name is Dasha."

For this answer, Jia Ye echoed and shook his head, feeling helpless and funny.Along the way, it was not the first time that Fulou introduced himself like this.In order to hide his identity, he quickly changed his identity cleverly. After all, people all over the country knew that their only prince was called Fulou.

Leading the horse, Jia Ye and Fulou followed the children up the mountain. The mountain road was very narrow and rugged, so they could only walk slowly. The children knew the route, and they followed behind.

Fortunately, this seemingly towering mountain is actually built on the mountainside. From the middle of the mountain, you can go around to the other side of the mountain. They didn't really climb to the top. There are wells and permanent temples next to this lonely small temple. The green tree seems to be quite alive.

After a few children went in to pay homage, they sat upright in the temple and meditated.An old old Zen master settled the children, and then came out to see the other two guests.He must have heard from the children that two big brothers from other places passed by here and wanted to stay overnight.

The old Zen master was holding a cane, his face was wrinkled and wrinkled, and his face was also covered with spots. The veins on the back of his hands suddenly appeared, and his beard grew long. He opened his small eyes that could no longer see clearly, covered his eyelids with long white eyebrows, and said in a hoarse voice, "You two young people, where are you going?"

Jia Ye bowed, "We are passing by here, going to Lutu City in the north." Fulou stood behind and also bent slightly.He hasn't saluted others much yet, and he often forgets that he is a commoner now.

Sure enough, the old Zen master had a kind heart, he sighed a long breath, and said earnestly: "Young man, it's a long way to go there. It's getting late today, why don't you rest for a night first."

"Thank you Zen Master." Jia Ye saluted again, and then hurriedly tied the horse in front of the evergreen tree.

Fulou looked at the small temple, which was composed of two dilapidated houses that hadn't been painted all year round, but it was better to have a shelter from the wind and rain than to sleep on the street, and he was immediately moved. "Okay, just rest here for the night."

As night fell, it rained heavily for several days since the day they left the imperial city, and it hadn't rained for a long time. The air on the bare mountain was dry, and there were many stars in the night sky outside the window.

Jia Ye sat beside her, holding a piece of yellowed pancake in her hand.He left half of it and said lightly:

"Fulou, this is the food that Zen master gave us."

The hand that Fulou was about to extend stopped in mid-air. "this……"

Jia Ye actually asked him to eat this... such a cake... He really hadn't eaten it before.In the past month, Jia Ye tried his best to buy vegetables, fruits and mutton for him in the city, fearing that he would not be able to get used to it for a while.However, in order to avoid the pursuit of the pursuers, they had to give up better food.I haven't eaten normal food for several meals, and I haven't even drank a few sips of water today. How can I eat this rough and dry bread?

Jia Ye took a bite of his half, and it was almost finished in two or three bites.But Fulou hasn't done anything yet, leaving his own half in Jia Ye's hands.Jia Ye looked at him and tried to persuade, "Don't be disgusted, eat quickly."

"You eat, I don't have an appetite." Fulou sat in a ball with her knees hugged to relieve her hunger.

"Don't be particular about it, eat it quickly." Jia Ye insisted on handing it over, but no hands came to catch it.

Fulou didn't even want to look at it, leaning her head on her knees, "...You can eat."

In this temple, there is not even a bed. There is a little haystack and a mat on the ground, and they rest here.And those children have to meditate overnight, and they are just outside with a curtain.

Jia Ye was thinking too much, his hand holding the cake never let go of Fulou's eyes.

"Fulou, you are the future monarch of Garol, and you will bear a heavy responsibility. You are going through a little bit of hardship now so that you can regain your rights in the future, so you have to be patient no matter what."

... These words are not just for Fulou.

He wanted to talk to himself more.

At the beginning, he entered the army for fame, fortune and tolerance, so why not now.After suffering a little more, he can go back to his hometown, or even without going back, he can settle down in the city with Dasha, and they will live a prosperous and happy life. They may or may not marry each other, but It's the ending he wants the most... Now there is only persistence.

Fulou looked at him faintly, still refusing to accept this piece of coarse cake, "I haven't eaten something delicious for a long time, Jia Ye..."

Jia Ye couldn't help him, and said softly, "I'll buy it for you when we settle down in the next town."

"Oh……"

Fulou stared resentfully at the half cake, just when he was hesitating whether to eat it or not.

"Ugh-"

Their horses roared.

Outside the house was a man's high-pitched voice: "Where is the person? Search for me!"

There seemed to be a commotion outside the curtain, a group of people came, it was a group of people. ...

Fulou shouted to the outside, "What noise!"

"Don't make a sound." Jia Ye covered his mouth. Fortunately, the sound was not loud, and the outsiders probably didn't notice it. Zhuo Fulou leaned against the tall grass, and the two hurriedly squeezed together.

Jia Ye stuffed the half of the cake into Fulou's mouth. He bit the cake and ate it bit by bit. It was so unpalatable... Fulou held his breath and listened quietly to the voices outside.

How can a group of people suddenly come to a ruined temple halfway up the mountain? Do I need to ask?They couldn't be more clear about who the person coming from outside was.Whenever they settled down in a certain hotel, they would always be awakened by the sound of horseshoes or noisy footsteps outside in the middle of the night. A group of people dressed as royal guards tried their best to inquire about their whereabouts, and even showed suspected portraits of Fulou and Jiaye Jia Ye can't think about the picture at all, he only knows to keep running away... This posture is undoubtedly to capture them back to the palace, no matter how stupid people are, they know that the floating building has been completely used. There is no good result.I didn't expect such a hidden place to be found by someone.

I just regret that I don't have time to disguise myself, otherwise how could I expose my whereabouts so quickly...

"Ah..." The old Zen master groaned and knelt down on the ground with a plop, and his knees fell heavily to the ground. This landing meant that he could no longer stand up.

stop--

A sharp sword was in front of his throat, if he moved around, it would kill him at any time.

"The children here say they have seen these two people! Tell me! Where did you hide them!"

The man's rude roar made everyone present seem to be suffocating.It turned out that the pursuers really followed other people's confessions... I wanted to go to this mountain to ask questions, and the kid who was sweeping the yard told them that there were two older brothers staying overnight...

Complaining is not... This time, other innocent people were also implicated!

A piece of rolled parchment was pulled open, on which a simple portrait was drawn, and the man stared fiercely at the old Zen master.Another person brought the sword point closer and lifted the old Zen master's swollen chin.

In addition, there were three or four guards holding up several weak children. There were about six people in total. The old Zen master seemed to want to say something, but he didn't dare to say it, and the sweat fell from his forehead one after another.

"Old monk... really don't know these two... young master, ah!"

The man waved his arms mercilessly.

The light of the knife sliced ​​across the old man's throat——

He was dead—

Blood gushes out, and the child screams and cries.

Jia Ye's heart was twisted into a ball, this old Zen master actually concealed the fact that they were in the house...why...

Then came the screams of the young children——

"what!"

The sound of beating, crashing, before the enshrined Buddha statue, a table of incense and plates fell into scattered pieces——

The curtains on the wall are torn, and the child's inarticulate cry for help——

Fulou's horrified expression, trembling lips, could not speak.

"Mom save me!"

"No, no, no!"

No, he wants to go out to save people.No one could face this tragic scene, he didn't even dare to imagine the bloody scene outside, his conscience was disturbed, but what could be done...

It's too late to save people!

Fulou didn't wear a weapon, which could easily become his weakness. He alone might not be able to defeat the six opponents!

And these children who have fallen into the enemy's hands, he can't rescue all of them!

who to save

Still, to protect Fulou alone——

"Ah! Mom! Mom!" This scream was particularly worrying. ... Jia Ye recognized this sound, it was the very short child today.

With a violent impact, the child... seemed to be thrown far away, hit the wall hard, and his young body seemed to be smashed to pieces. Why on earth did these people deal so hard.

These children went up to the mountain to meditate with such a noble heart, and there are still family members waiting for them to return... Why did fate make them suffer such a tragedy... Are they still alive?

Wait - if you don't act, they will come in and search!

"Let's go." Jia Ye dragged the floating building up to the narrow inner room window, and jumped out. At this moment, he was running faster than ever.

The horse's head roared into the night sky, their horse is still alive, shouldn't they be lucky!Jia Ye took a deep breath, drew his sword and cut the rope tied to the tree trunk, held the reins tightly, and the horse galloped out!

They must flee quickly...

But many people died in this small temple, so many people, Fulou couldn't accept that such a bloody scene happened under his nose.He has never seen such a tragic incident since he was a child... Today, it really happened...

Fulou looked at him in a daze, "Jia Ye, they are all, all dead... It's all my fault, it's all me... I..."

He just whispered, "Hold on."

The steady command broke his brain that stopped thinking.That's right... Now, there is no way to think more, and the group of people will chase out if you take a step slower.Fulou is also very aware of their situation, and also knows that the sacrifice of these people has given them a chance to escape. They stepped on their horses almost at the same time. Knowing where to catch, he closed his eyes and started to gallop forward.

Behind him came several roaring male voices, almost resounding through the entire mountain forest.

"Oops! They escaped!"

"Knowing I should have dealt with that horse first! Damn it!"

"Damn it, catch up!"

Perhaps it is even more fortunate that the pursuers did not ride up the mountain this time. The bumpy mountain road made them decide to walk. They never thought that these two men would escape on horseback again!

Although the road up the mountain is very steep, the road going down the mountain around the back half of the mountain begins to become wide and flat, running all the way down the mountain...

This horse, who had been walking with them for more than half a month, seemed to be aware of its own unique destiny since it was accidentally taken away by Ka Ye on that rainy night. Any high-end BMW in the royal family must chase after the wind day by day!

……

Non-stop, there is almost no forest cover under this mountain, they can no longer find a hiding place, they can only continue to move forward in the desert, Lutu is the northernmost town, the people there have been affected by the drought for a long time, and their houses have been abandoned. Built underground, it avoids direct sunlight and even makes it easier to store water.If he escapes to that area, he can use the changeable underground residence to avoid the pursuit and search. When the situation subsides, he will definitely bring the floating building back to the imperial city.

The sacrifice of Dasha, the sacrifice of these children... the sacrifice of the old Zen master...

Everyone is sacrificing for themselves...

Will he... really be a good monarch...

... "Your Majesty, this is the child born after accepting the oracle of Brahma, and he will definitely become the savior of the world!"

Fulou fell into a drowsy sleep behind Jia Ye, her head leaning against the solid back.

Maybe it was too sleepy, too tired, he couldn't help falling asleep.Jia Ye also noticed it, and slowed down the horse's pace appropriately, but this horse has not yet adapted to a safe environment. It seems to be used to playing this exciting game with Jia Ye, and loses its temper from time to time.

In the dream, there was another pitch-black scene, and a lonely baby basket appeared.

There are only chaotic voices wandering around in the dark and boundless surroundings.

"I believe he will save Garol!"

Only darkness.A voice familiar to him...

"How could it be, how could it be twins!"

Every time he heard this person's voice, he would think of his father who was indifferent to him...

"Your Majesty, you can only choose one."

"Which one do you think is the child chosen by God?"

The legendary twins are actually very common in the folks of Galore. Because most people believe in religious traditions, they don’t believe that twins are normal heir inheritance. Usually, one of them is often discarded or strangled at birth. If the twins are secretly kept, there are many families who cannot bear the pressure brought by the world and send one of the children to a distant place.But these are twins born in the royal family. One of them accepted Brahma's oracle's will in the prophecy, and the other turned his back on Brahma and carried the doom brought by the devil.

The royal family's choice was difficult at the beginning, but it was also very decisive. At the same time, the person who made this prophecy seemed to have fallen into deep pain, self-blame, and unwillingness...

Why, father doesn't like him?

If...he was the one left behind, why...

Father doesn't like him?

mother...

Mother is gone...

Could it be because they found out that they chose the wrong...

Jia Ye felt that the chaotic breath behind him gradually began to stabilize.Fulou woke up?He is usually not very peaceful when he sleeps.

He said hoarsely, "Jia Ye, I always have nightmares..."

"Nightmare, are you okay?" Jia Ye stretched a hand around his back.Fulou tried to touch it lightly with his fingertips, and grabbed it.

But it would be very awkward for Jia Ye to hold her hands behind her back like this.Not long after, he let go.

Fu Lou tries hard to recall the content of the nightmare, he seems to be unable to remember what the dream is every time, he only knows that it is not a very happy dream. "I seem to dream that I am a demon..."

If it wasn't for the devil, how could it kill so many people?

Demon... Dasha?

Kaye was stunned.Devil means Dasha's name, because when he first appeared in the small village of Lianhuaze, everyone thought he was a child brought by the devil, so they took it like that.It's just that after getting used to the name, few people looked into it, and he didn't care too much.

Why does Fulou dream of demons?

He jokingly said in front of him with a smile: "How is it possible, the dreams are all fake. Don't think about it, we will reach Lutu soon. If we can hide there for a while, we will return to the imperial city. You are Garol's savior."

Savior... Fulou closes her eyes.

Savior, isn't it your dasha?Fulou is also very strange, how come, there is such a thought in my heart.