The world controlled by dice [Western Fantasy]

It has been two full weeks since we parted ways with Qin Duo on March 3st.

When Siles walked out of the train station, before he even had time to look up at the surrounding situation, the gray-haired, brown-skinned, green-eyed explorer had already rushed over to hug him.

Siles froze for a moment, then smiled and embraced his lover.

"You finally appeared. I can't wait..." Qin Duo muttered in a low voice, but didn't dare to really say what was behind her.

Siles hugged him for a moment, then took his hand.He clasped his fingers together, which made Qin Duo, who had suffered from the pain of separation, calm down a little.

Qin Duo followed Siles, and had to stick to the same pace, wishing to rely on his beloved god to feel the breath that made him feel at ease and fascinated.

Only then did Siles have the time to look up and look around.

Kansas itself gives people a very subtle sense of distance.This sense of distance comes from the silence between people coming and going.Even if the acquaintances travel together, they seldom talk and even keep a polite distance forever.

Siles couldn't tell where this sense of distance came from. He could only say that he was still an outsider, so it was difficult for him to truly perceive the psychological activities of the Kansas people.

...well, at least Chindo isn't a typical Kansan.

The cityscape of Kansas has a newer, more prosperous feel to it.The floors here are higher, and the people coming and going are more hurried.There is more of a busy and quiet depressing feeling here than Lamifa City.

The breath of spring has inadvertently covered Kansas.Siles noticed that the clothes of the people around him were no longer as heavy as in winter.In fact, Cileth himself no longer wears a sweater, simply layering it with a coat.

But this also made Qin Duo whisper when holding his hand: "Your hand is a bit cold."

Siles laughed, and said, "You always say that in winter."

"It's because you don't pay much attention to your body." Qin Duo said confidently, "Do you still remember that cold?"

Siles was speechless.He never imagined that several months had passed since that incident, and he could be reminded of the thing that made him sick because of negligence.

In fact, it was just a small cold, but the behavior of the people around him seemed to be a serious illness.

He said helplessly, "I see, Qin Duo."

Qin Duo laughed, and he turned to say: "The car is ready. Let me take you to try it?"

"Car?" Sirius was a little surprised, "You mean, a car that uses stardust as fuel?"

"Yes," said Cinder. "In Kansas, they're more common, but I haven't seen them much in Conster."

Siles also nodded: "Indeed. I saw one at Bertram's side, but he doesn't drive it often."

"Bertram? Oh, that businessman." Qin Duo remembered, "Businessmen who travel to and from Neverland will indeed hear about the existence of this kind of vehicle. However, the production of Stardust still limits the development of vehicles. "

They walk to the side of the road.

Siles said, "However, I also doubt how much stardust there is in this world."

Those are the ashes of the gods.

Siles once thought that this was oil from another world, but now it seems that the two are very different.He was very curious, since star dust cannot be compared to oil, does "oil" still exist in this world?

The question also made him feel slightly uneasy.Because Dice once told him that the relationship between Fisher's world and the earth is more intimate than he imagined, and the issue of energy can obviously be an example.

There is something strange about this world that Earth doesn't; but how similar are the two worlds if they still use energy in the same way?

Siles wondered, but wasn't sure if the answer would be what he wanted.

They soon came to the car parked on the side of the road.It was a far more handsome car than Bertram's, which Sirius had ever seen.The white streamlined body and the seats in the compartment have also been carefully designed, and the overall look is not so bulky and bloated.

Cindo said: "The Praia family can be said to be promoting this kind of vehicle. Of course, it is only advancing slowly. After all, there are still many things that need to be improved in technology development."

Siles gave Qin Duo a somewhat strange look.He thought that the Praia family had become a huge family business in this different world, and the fields involved spanned all aspects of people's lives.

He thought so, but at the same time praised the convenience and beauty of this car.This compliment was sincere, because of course Siles missed the convenience of cars on Earth.

They got into the car—Jindo was in charge of driving.Even if Siles said he could drive a car, Qin Duo probably wouldn't trust him to drive this strange mechanical monster.

"Where are we going now?" Sirius couldn't help asking.

Cronin City is now the capital of the Principality of Kansas. The roads here are wider than those in Ramifa City. Horse-drawn carriages and occasional cars go their separate ways, giving people a feeling of high efficiency.

Qin Duo said: "Let's eat first. I think you should be a little hungry. I have ordered Kansas-style dishes for you. I hope you like them. By the way, Ms. Heidi is arriving this evening, and I have arranged for someone to pick her up .

"So, in the evening, we can meet her."

He hesitated, then said, "I'll put her in a guest room at the Praia family mansion. Do you think that would work?"

Siles was stunned, and then said: "Of course, Qindo. You are completely free to arrange this matter."

Qin Duo breathed a sigh of relief, and then said affectionately: "I just feel that it is not only my residence, but also yours. So, if I let guests live in, I have to tell you .”

Only then did Siles understand, and after thinking for a while, he said, "That's because I'm out of touch. What I mean is, Qindo, I agree with you on this matter. After all, Hai Miss Tee is a guest."

They feel a different, slightly jerky feeling than usual.Siles looked out the window, suddenly aware at this moment that they were going to be more involved in each other's lives than ever before.

When they talked about receiving guests, they were both owners of the house, at least relationally.That's why Qin Duo asked his opinion as a matter of course.Siles, on the other hand, was unaware of the problem.

On matters of their relationship, Gindo always seemed to be a little more perceptive than Cilleus.

This is a novel and subtle feeling, as if the fluffy emotion has touched some unexpected areas of life and heart, thus bringing a tingling itch.

It was a strange feeling, Siles had to admit, but he didn't resist it.

What he said made Qin Duo feel more relaxed.He was still driving and couldn't make a move, so he just murmured, "I see what you mean. I mean... I love you."

"I love you too," Sirius whispered.

They soon arrived at a restaurant.Siles loves the restaurant's stir-fry, which gives him a very nostalgic, earthy feel.Of course, there may be some differences in taste, but it has achieved seven or eight points.

This made him feel even happier.The same is true for Qin Duo, he has been looking at Siles, even if he is not drinking, there is a kind of drunken joy in his eyes.

That feeling is probably similar to... "The more I look at it, the more I like it"?

After eating, they returned to the ancient mansion of the Praia family.

It was almost exactly the same as the mansion in Qinduo's dream, but it looked more old and simple.It was a somewhat gloomy house, even if the sun shines, it is difficult to dispel this subtle feeling.

Located in the suburbs of Cronin City, the surrounding area is quite empty, giving people a feeling of isolation.Behind the mansion is the cemetery mentioned by Cindo.

But the cemetery of Fisher's world is less obvious than that of Earth.Looking around, Siles felt that it was more like an open lawn in a park, but countless tombstones were neatly arranged.Only then did he understand why Qin Duo needed to come back every year.

And Qin Duo was also looking at the cemetery. He suddenly realized a problem belatedly, and couldn't help asking: "Do you think this cemetery affects your mood?"

Siles froze for a moment, thought for a while, then shook his head.He said: "Once I think that these are people who died in foreign lands, I feel..."

He stopped and didn't say the next sentence.

He just empathizes.Perhaps one day, he will also die in a foreign land, and it will never be possible to return to his hometown.

So he paused, then said, "It's nothing, Gyndo. Don't worry."

Qin Duo nodded suspiciously.

It just occurred to him that ordinary people might not be willing to rest next to the cemetery.However, he and his beloved god do not seem to be ordinary people, and they can accept this matter well.

So he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.In any case, this is still the place where he lived for a long time.He hoped that Siles could stay here comfortably for a few days before returning to Ramifa City.

Qin Duo took Siles to his room.In the dream, outside his room is the endless cemetery, but in reality, his room can't see the cemetery at the side and rear, but can see the lush woods in front of the mansion and the wilderness in the distance .

It seemed to feel a breath of spring.On the whole, the sight is quite pleasing.

As Cendo said, there were those two beds in the room.That seemed a little ridiculous, but considering the risk of the two of them being two grown men in the same room... it was actually somewhat necessary, especially since Gyndo was getting more and more intolerable.

Of course, perhaps a long time can also brew sweeter fruits.

After arriving in the room, Siles took a hot bath and changed his clothes.Cendo took his previous clothes to wash.In fact, there were not many people in this ancient mansion, let alone servants.

According to Qin Duo, since he may only come back here for a few days throughout the year, there is no need to keep anyone here.If he wants to come back, he will notify the Praia family to come and clean up.

Therefore, things like washing clothes and changing sheets also need to be done by themselves.Of course, there are still chefs in the kitchen, and they don't need to cook by themselves in normal times.

They hang their laundry to dry on the side living balcony.

"Maybe when I get back to Ramifa, I'll have to buy some new clothes for this spring and summer," Siles said.

"Then I want to buy the same one as you." Qin Duo said, "I still remember that when I was in the underground passage, the old man recognized me as you. This kind of misunderstanding can also play a role sometimes."

Siles looked at him suspiciously, and he smiled and said, "Qindo, sometimes you can be honest."

Qin Duo looked at the sky outside the window, and said honestly: "I just want to wear the same clothes as you. It makes us more... suitable."

He said the last two words very seriously.

Siles was taken aback, thinking, there seems to be no such thing as "couple costumes" in this world.However, Qin Duo found a similar method in another way.

This made him feel a little kind and dumbfounded.

Of course, he was happy to let Qin Duo's childishness go on in such trivial matters.That's the fun of lovers.

So the matter of buying clothes was acquiesced by the two of them.At dinner, they cooked together without the chef involved.Qin Duo seems to be proud of the act of cooking, while Siles is thinking about the possibility of hot pot and milk tea.

Hmm... First of all, hot pot is about equal to a pot of stewing, and milk tea is about equal to making tea with milk.

There is no problem with that, and it sums it up fairly accurately.The earth novelist who was once spoiled by industrial production thought calmly.

Qin Duo was quite puzzled by Siles' behavior of boiling tea with milk, but the final product still tasted good to him.Of course, he could praise Siles for everything he did.

Except, perhaps missing the point, the tomato omelette.

After eating, they cleaned up the kitchen and waited for Ms. Heidi to arrive.At eight o'clock in the evening, the lady astrologer arrived at the ancient mansion of the Praia family in a carriage in the dark.

Heidi put on her long dress embroidered with stars again.

This dress seems to mean that she has returned to the identity of the astrologer again.However, when Siles noticed her expression, he knew that the situation had changed dramatically.

There was a very obvious panic in Heidi's eyes, as well as, indignation.Those slight angers were so obvious that her pale face and trembling hands seemed to be the price of this anger.

She sat silently opposite Siles and Qindo, without speaking immediately.

They are sitting in the drawing room of this ancient mansion at the moment.The decoration here is low-key and elegant, and the burning candles reflect their shadows on the walls.They seemed to be having a secret conversation.

Siles first broke the calm. He said: "Ma'am, I suddenly realized that the few times we talked in the past, it was the three of us. Sit face to face and talk about our past."

Heidi froze for a moment, then smiled slightly, as if feeling a little relieved."Indeed," she murmured under her breath. After a moment, she took a deep breath and said, "Where do I begin?"

"You can say whatever you want." Siles' attitude was quite gentle.He could see that Heidi seemed to have learned something that shocked her, so her overall mental state seemed not very good, at least much worse than when they met last time.

He even considered whether to give Heidi a will judgment immediately, but he wasn't sure what problem the Star Map handkerchief had caused, so he didn't plan to act rashly.

Heidi also slowly calmed down.Perhaps this drowsy, quiet space gave her a little sense of security.

She took out the star map handkerchief from her handbag.

Siles glanced at it, and saw that the originally golden silk thread on the star map handkerchief was stained dark red by blood.On the blue fabric, the bright red dots are particularly eye-catching.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and an idea flashed through his brain.

But Heidi happened to speak at this moment.

"This has caused many murders." Heidi's voice trembled.

Siles was taken aback.

Qin Duo subconsciously asked: "Many?"

"What you told me earlier was the first incident that happened on the 'Light of the First Snow' train." Heidi whispered, "After that, this handkerchief caused several murders one after another.

"The conductor who got the handkerchief, the explorer who heard it and was interested, the merchant who thought it was a treasure, the wanderer who thought it was a curse and wanted to get rid of it...

"They died one after another. The railway station in Biddle City heard about it, so they looked for me everywhere, and finally contacted me, and returned this thing to the original owner... They said they dare not leave it with them there."

Siles frowned, and then said: "But, ma'am, is this thing safe with you?"

Heidi was silent for a moment, then said, "Perhaps, it is so."

Siles was a little surprised to hear about this. It should be said that he had never heard of this kind of thing before.Could it be that this kind of time track still recognizes the master?

Thinking of the power of the circus and Heidi's identity as an astrologer, he thought for a while.

Perhaps, this is the time track that only belongs to astrologers?If it is obtained by other people, it will become an out-of-control time track; but if it is returned to the hands of the astrologer, then this thing is normal instead.

It seems possible.

An analogy is those dolls of Siles.He has mastered the power of Akamala, so he can manipulate those puppets; and if unrelated people get those puppets, they will definitely be backlashed by the puppets.

Another example is the fate of the dice.Apart from Siles, there probably wouldn't be another person in this world who could use dice.

Because it is a derivative of a special power.

...in this way, it can explain the occurrence of the whole thing.However, for Heidi who wants to get rid of the fate of an astrologer, it is not a good thing.

Heidi didn't know that Celeste had gone so far, she just said: "I feel... this thing, I mean... coming back to me, becoming... becoming..." ' is."

As she spoke, her voice trembled.

She said: "Can you imagine what that felt like? Something to avoid. Like it's killing so many lives just to get my attention... It's horrific, horrific... "

anger.

She didn't say the word, but trembling, she clasped her hands tightly.She was obviously shocked, terrified and uneasy because of this incident, as well as a kind of indignation that hurts others.

"So what are you going to do with this thing?" Qindo asked quite bluntly, "Do you keep it with you all the time? Or..."

Heidi pondered, and after a while, she said, "I want to destroy this thing."

As soon as these words came out, the whole room seemed to be quiet for a while.Siles glanced at the star chart handkerchief almost subconsciously.He thought, fortunately, this thing has no self-awareness... Shouldn't it?

Heidi said: "The fate of people in the circus is to become a member of the circus and then die in the circus. For various reasons, we escaped this fate. However, this fate seems to be catching up with us.

"I don't want others to bear this price, so I hope everything ends here. I want to try to destroy this thing; if it can't be destroyed, then I will die with it.

"Before I do that, I need to contact other people in the circus, including clowns, animal trainers and magicians. They may not realize the seriousness of the problem. They also have their own... 'items'. I have to Remind them of this.

"...So, after thinking about it, I realized that the only people I should inform are you, because you are also involved in things related to this star chart. I think you have the right to know. In addition, you also have the right to know The circus understands something.

"We are trapped by this identity, by this occupation, and by this destiny. However, we cannot be trapped in it forever. Even if we die...even if we die..."

Her voice gradually weakened, but her face gradually calmed down.She said, "Yes. Even in death. I want it all to end with me."

She looked at the star map, as if confronting it.Then, she grabbed the handkerchief and stuffed it into her handbag.She took a deep breath.

There was a moment of silence in the room.

Siles collected his thoughts, and then said: "Ma'am, I think you might be able to contact the Church of the Past. As far as I know, they have a special method for dealing with these out-of-control time tracks.

"Perhaps there are some weird things about this star chart, but it is also a feasible way to find the Church of the Past to confirm its true state. You don't need to regard death as a means. Life is always the most precious."

Heidi forced a smile, and then said thoughtfully: "The Church of the Past? Indeed. I have been living in the Land of Ashes, but I don't know much about Anti-Nam. I will contact them... Rami Is it the Church of the Past in Facheng?"

Siles nodded and added, "That may be the church closest to Antinam."

...yes, of course.Because Antinam was born in Merlin Town in Lamifa City.

"I see," Heidi said softly. "Thank you. Anyway, it's a way."

Siles remained silent.

He hoped that Heidi would not take his own death so lightly, as if it was a means of resistance.However, he also had a feeling that he couldn't say this kind of words, as if it was some kind of behavior that was greedy for life and afraid of death.

He knew what Heidi meant.This star map handkerchief brought so many murders, but it was only because of leaving her side.

Before she died, did she have to find an heir to the astrologer, or pass this handkerchief to an astrologer in a circus in the Land of Never Embers?

Maybe she was willing to do this, anyway, she came here this way; but now, she has realized that it is just transferring the trouble to other people.

This is the fate of the circus, and it is also the fate of the astrologer.But why must such a fate be passed on?Why can't the chain of fate be broken by her?

She once chose to turn a deaf ear to the crime, but now she would rather use death to end the crime.

…Heidi closed her eyes, and finally she said as if joking: "Countless people have found me, hoping that I can observe the trajectory of their fate. But in the end, I couldn't even see my own destiny clearly." , let alone tens of millions of people in this world."

Sirius looked at her deeply."However, it is not necessary to see all the future clearly," he said.

Heidi was startled.

"Whose hands do you think fate should be in?" Sirius asked.

Looking at his beloved god, Qin Duo silently read an answer in his heart.

But he knew that Siles would not like such an answer, and he also knew what kind of answer Sires wanted, so he could only sigh in his heart and bury his answer deeply in his heart.

Heidi thought for a long time, and finally said hesitantly, "God?"

Siles smiled, and he said again: "But, will the gods definitely decide your fate according to your wishes?"

Heidi stared at him blankly, and finally, she said slowly, "Myself?"

"Yes." Siles said in a low voice, "For me, it is better to believe in myself than to believe in gods. It is the most reassuring and worthwhile thing to hold your destiny in your own hands."

Heidi thought for a while, then smiled wryly, she said: "Your idea is really bolder than mine. I just want to change the fate of me and other circus people, but you...you want this world Get out of God's control."

"Why not?" said Siles.

He has seen the development trajectory of another world.Human beings in that world may have religious beliefs, but that belief is only produced in accordance with human beings.There, it is man who determines God, not the other way around.

In Fisherworld, things are a little different.But not to the point of exaggeration.

Most of the gods have fallen, leaving only Antinam and the unknown "Shadow".Yes, the world is still shrouded in shadow and mist, but what about the future?

The past guides the future, but never determines the future.Only the present determines the future.

Heidi was stunned by Siles' question as a matter of course.She lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, and finally said helplessly: "You convinced me. Anyway, if you want to do anything, you must at least have such an idea."

This made both Siles and Qindo nod their heads.

This topic is over for now.Heidi said that she plans to look for other people in the circus first, and then go to Lamifa City to look for the Church of the Past to see if they can solve the star map handkerchief.

Then they turned the topic to the mysterious Mr. Dreyson.

Heidi said: "After the destruction of the Hales House, many original explorers, businessmen, and shopkeepers left the Hales House one after another and went to other places to make a living. However, some of them stayed in today's Firebird station.

"There are people like that in Biddle City, and some who used to be the managers of Hales House. I contacted them and got some information from them.

"...the mysterious Mr. Dreyson does exist."

Having said that, Heidi paused.

"But?" said Siles.

A strange emotion flashed in Heidi's eyes, and she said, "But...no one has any impression of him."

Siles and Qin Duo were startled.

Qin Duo said suspiciously: "You mean, everyone knows the existence of this person, but... he is like a shadow, completely unnoticed?"

"Yes." Heidi said, "me too. You asked me for the name 'Dreyson'. I have some vague impressions, but I can't remember exactly what kind of person he was. In Hales What does the house do.

"And when I asked other people, they responded similarly. It seemed that there was such a person, such a 'Dreyson', but no one remembered who he was at Hales House."

"...a transparent person." Siles whispered.

Heidi took a deep breath, and said with a trembling tone of fear, "Yes. That's it. It's like... an unknown shadow."

"At least you still have some impressions of him." Siles reassured her.

Heidi smiled bitterly: "Sir, don't you think this is more frightening?"

Siles thought for a while, but couldn't help but feel speechless.

Indeed, compared with an unknown invisible person, a mysterious person who is known to exist but leaves no impression on others seems to be more dangerous.Because that means that there is indeed a person secretly spying on this world.

But everyone can only be hindsight.

However, this statement also surprised Siles a little.

He's saying it fits pretty well with the "shadow" concept, doesn't it?

The unknown god and his unknown believers are all hidden in the shadows. They may be faintly noticed by people, but they are always hidden in the dark after all.

Heidi added: "However, although people don't have much impression of him, I also got a message that he disappeared after the collapse of Hales House.

"Some people say that he died in the fire, while others say that he saw Dreyson leave alone... There are different opinions. You say that he may have passed away, and there is such a possibility."

Siles nodded, and then asked, "Is there any personal information about him in these rumors?"

Heidi thought for a while, and then said with uncertainty: "Maybe... maybe, he is an old man? I can't be sure. But some people say that it is normal for him to die at such an age... However, this That statement also seems rather vague."

Siles was not surprised by this.That was Herd Dreyson's great-uncle, who was about 60 years old according to his age.

"...By the way, there is one more thing." Heidi suddenly remembered, "The person who saw Dreyson leaving alone said that he was going north because...

"Because he put on heavy clothes. The weather was not so cold at that time, so the man thought, why did he wear so many clothes? Could it be that he was going to the north? This idea left a little impression on him, so he just Just mentioned it to me."

Siles nodded suddenly.

north.It is indeed possible.If the Dreyson family is indeed related to "Shadow", then the Friou Sea to the north is likely to be Drayson's final destination.

Moreover, in the letter he wrote to the family, he also mentioned that Hurd should go to the lighthouse by the sea in the north.

Perhaps something that happened near the sea to the north during the whole process was the real reason that drove the mysterious Dreyson to send the letter?

Qin Duo said in a timely manner: "It seems that it is necessary for us to investigate whether any major events have occurred in the north of the Everland in the past period of time."

Both Siles and Heidi nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, Heidi showed a little tired expression.She also ran around for several days, and her mental state was always tense.So she said goodbye to Sirius and Qindo, and then went back to the guest room to rest alone.

Siles and Qindo stayed here to continue discussing the matter.

"So, the likely sequence of events is that something happened to the House of Hales, Dreyson decided to go to the sea to the north to see the situation, and then encountered some other things there, and finally sent that letter?" Qin More analysis said.

Sirius said: "Then the question is, is there any definite connection between the Hales House affair, the Sea of ​​Folio, and the 'Shadows'?"

"Maybe it's because of the 'shadow'?" Qin Duo guessed, "Huddoka's god is the 'shadow side of the world'. Maybe he has something to do with the 'shadow' god."

Siles thought for a moment, then shook his head.

Huddoka's god position, Luthmi's "Under the light, there must be shadows", and the speculation that "Island Whale" is likely to be the paradise of Temiafa, these information make these gods and "shadows" Associated.

But the question is, why is there such an association?

"Shadow" is the later god.Aldous Gershwin once said, "It is impossible for the later gods to defeat the earliest gods", and "Shadow" is able to do this through some special method.

Given Aldous's family pedigree, his information should be correct.However, this information itself is like a puzzle, and the answer behind it is quite complicated and difficult to sort out.

Siles said, "Perhaps we need more information." He paused, and then asked, "How is the situation in Tau's cemetery?"

"Still couldn't find the oar." Qindo frowned in confusion, and he said, "I even began to wonder if this oar might be something other than a real oar."

Siles was thoughtful, and after a while, he said, "Why don't you go and look through the files of the Praia family."

Qin Duo was startled.

"Since the 'Sea of ​​Darkness' is mentioned in the god template, maybe the corresponding 'boat', 'paddle', etc. will also be mentioned. It's just that you didn't find the Tau cemetery before, so you didn't realize it The importance of this message." Siles said calmly.

Qin Duo suddenly realized, and he immediately said: "You are right." He looked at the time, their conversation with Heidi lasted for nearly an hour and a half, and it was almost ten o'clock, and he said, "Today is too late Alright, let's go to rest first.

"Shall we go to the Playa family's library tomorrow?"

"Of course." Siles laughed, and he said, "I can't wait."

Looking at his smile, Qin Duo also felt happy.But at the same time, he also sighed in his heart.He thought, when will his beloved god "can't wait" for him?

... However, he is quite self-aware and does not intend to be honest about such thoughts. After all, he knows that he is already quite naive in the eyes of Sirius.

Of course, from another perspective, his beloved god also accommodates his imperfections.This made him smug and content.

He shook hands with Siles, and went back to the bedroom—one bed for each, of course.

The next morning, they went to the restaurant for breakfast and happened to meet Heidi.

"Good morning, both of you." Heidi's expression looked brighter, and she greeted them with a smile, "I'm planning to say goodbye to you."

Siles was taken aback and said, "You've been traveling for several days, why don't you rest here for a while."

Heidi shook her head and said, "I have to return to the Land of No Embers as soon as possible to find the clowns. I think they probably haven't realized the seriousness of the problem. If something goes wrong, it's not good .”

Siles could only reluctantly agree with this.

But the sea