Rhine Stories

That night, the knights of Gunter gathered together to enjoy this moment of relaxation.

But for Hagen, a certain trouble at the moment made him really not in the mood to integrate into the environment, so he just excused that he was not hungry and didn't want to eat, avoiding Volquet's kindness.

Siegfried, on the other hand, may not be surprised by the silence of this dragon slayer warrior. Tonight, everyone seemed to be very enthusiastic about him, and unknowingly forgot about Hagen.

"Is there no other way?"

At this time, Dan Kewat sat down with a wine glass and asked Hagen in a low voice, "After all, who is the girl you like? Brother, don't hurry up, she will be married by another man sooner or later."

"..."

Hearing this, Hagen remained silent, but raised his eyebrows with a look of disapproval.

"Okay brother, since you have troubles, of course, as a younger brother, I will help you find a solution, so don't look like you want to get out before you take action, it's not like you."

As soon as the words fell, Dankwatt's words undoubtedly hit Hagen's head like a heavy blow, "I flinch? How is it possible? I, Hagen, can do anything, so why is it so difficult to just propose?"

As he said that, Hagen secretly clenched his fists nervously. Although he did not yearn for a happy family, but if he could have Costebella by his side, Hagen would have nothing to ask for—this is just wishful thinking.

"Then go to that girl's house and knock on her door now, and tell her how much you love her."

At this time, Dankwatt propped his chin aside, as if seeing Hagen who was so hesitant and didn't know how to advance or retreat, he felt a little gloated, "Love can change a person's heart, but in this case, I think it's between you and me." Siegfried has no effect at all. My brother is too rigid, and His Excellency Siegfried's words... will inevitably give people the feeling of a tool."

"..."

At this moment, Hagen turned his head and looked at the Prince of the Netherlands surrounded by everyone, still looking dumb, but this does not mean that he can't laugh. In private, Hagen often took Zieg to fly Drinking in the tavern outside the castle may be a friendly environment. At that time, Siegfried would be very relaxed, and he didn't have to worry that his speech would always make everyone wonder how to continue the topic.

It's really pitiful...

Thinking of this, Hagen was about to stand up and pull Siegfried here.

"Forget it, brother, you should worry about yourself."

But Dankwatt's voice came suddenly, and he pulled Hagen to sit back, "Now is not the time to worry about Siegfried, we all respect him very much, and we won't eat him."

As he said that, Dankwart filled the wine glass for Hagen, brought it to him and said, "The marriage between His Majesty Conte and His Highness Brunhilde can be consummated, and it is all thanks to His Excellency Siegfried, but I believe that you have paid for it." His efforts must not be less than his."

After finishing speaking, Dankwatt turned his head, took a deep breath and said, "Do you still remember what Siegfried told me when he first came to Burgundy? Don't rely too much on his power, although I know you don't like it. The people around him regard him as a tool, but there are certain words and certain things, it’s impossible not to say them well, whether it’s your friendship with Siegfried, or your love for that girl... If you swallow everything, it will only make you become Be withdrawn until the day no one understands you, and you become a real wretch."

"..."

All of a sudden, Dankwatt's words made Hagen confused, but he also wondered why his younger brother would say such mature words. Could it be that Dankwatt had grown up before he knew it?

"It's all nonsense, and it's not your turn to tell me."

"Then be bold, since you can go to the battlefield and withstand injuries, how can confessing such things be your shortcoming."

"..."

Immediately, Hagen froze, "Let me tell you, I'm not as flirtatious as you would be with any girl."

"enough."

Suddenly, Dankwart flicked his finger in front of Hage's forehead, but he didn't use much force, "Instead of saying so much, it's better to take action and go find that girl tomorrow. Besides, the court is currently single and popular. You don't want to be one step ahead of Siegfried, do you?"

"together--!"

In an instant, Hagen was too angry to say a word, "How is it possible! His words are now..."

Suddenly, Hagen hurriedly stopped the car, because he didn't dare to guarantee it himself. Siegfried's appearance recently seemed to be full of His Royal Highness.

For example... I often stare at my hands in a daze for no reason, and suddenly stop and stand blankly when passing a flower bed. Of course, this may also be because Siegfried has not obtained the permission of His Majesty Kunt and cannot return to the city. for the sake.

However, Hagen had observed when he was with Princess Clinesed, even though he was not a talkative type, but Siegfried's eyes were always on her, and he almost never left.

"Speaking of which, if Her Royal Highness, what kind of person will she marry in the future?"

At this time, Dankwatt's voice brought Hagen back to reality, and he turned his head to look at him, "I don't know, but if the other party is Siegfried, I'm not surprised."

"Really? But His Excellency Siegfried...will he be the kind of man who takes care of his family and loves his wife and children?"

"Okay, shut up and focus on eating."

Before Dankwatt could say any more, Hagen directly picked up the rabbit leg on the table and stuffed it into his mouth.

—— "The next day

Early in the morning, Hagen washed his face and was ready to go to the backyard of the palace to look for Costebella. However, his luck was always not so good. As soon as he walked to the corridor leading to Ute's room, he heard arrive--

"Costbella going back to Heloheim?"

Hagen was taken aback by Clinesed's rather surprised tone, but quickly hid, oh my god, what was he doing hiding?He just took the time to talk to Costebella. If he was so ghostly, if Dankwatt saw him, he would definitely be laughed at.

"Well... because my mother said that she wanted to introduce my husband to me."

At this moment, Costebella, who was sitting on the bench, pursed her lips first, and then said truthfully: "Because the time is tight, we are leaving tomorrow."

"...Is that so, haven't you told the queen mother yet?"

Hearing this, Clinesed could not help but lower her head, looking disappointed, "If you leave, I will only have my mother and Giselle in this palace."

"Actually, it's not that I won't come back in the future. It's just that if the other party is suitable, I will marry him and come back after a while."

In an instant, Costebella's soft words hit Hagen's heart directly, making him unable to think of anything.

Blind date... Blind date?leave tomorrow?

In fact, Hagen didn't listen to what was said later, but when he left, he looked back at the back of the chestnut-haired girl and felt a little disheartened.

Probably, even Hagen himself didn't expect that he would have a day when he was suspected of falling out of love.

No, in fact, there was no beginning at all, everything was just Hagen's own idea.

Back at camp, Hagen slumped on a chair and stared up at the ceiling, too terrified to work.

Of course, Hagen was also thankful that he kept the secret very well. For example, Siegfried didn’t know the person he liked, and Dankwat didn’t know that the other person was Costebella. Therefore, this little turmoil ended without any results. Bar.

"..."

Involuntarily, Hagen took a deep breath, and looked down at the map on the table. Heloheim was still some distance away from Worms, but there was a section of road outside the city that was not safe, so he couldn't help but think, why don't he just go to the map by himself? Go and give her a ride.

Alas... it's really... annoying.

Is love such a troublesome thing?

Even Hagen was not himself anymore.

After thinking about it, Hagen didn't want to mention how much he envied King Kunt who had embraced the beautiful woman, but as himself, Hagen didn't want to pester someone so shamelessly.

"..."

Immediately afterwards, Hagen lowered his head again and exhaled heavily.

At this time, shouldn't we discuss it with Siegfried?

"No no... He probably doesn't understand either."

"Who are you talking about, Hagen?"

Suddenly, a voice came in from the door, almost scaring Hagen into a cold sweat, "Q... Siegfried?"

"..."

As soon as he came up, Siegfried didn't know what to say, but he and Dankwatt saw Hagen come back with a solemn face just now, and came to visit out of concern among friends.

"Sorry, did I interrupt your thinking?"

"...No, no, no, I'm just busy."

Hagen was taken aback for a moment, then slowly withdrew his gaze, calmed down and said, "It's just something urgent, so..."

"..."

But looking at his best friend's incoherent appearance, Siegfried could only wonder in his heart. Although Dankwart also revealed that Hagen was worrying about his personal affairs recently, Siegfried didn't ask what was going on, "Then , if there is anything, I am willing to be your observer at any time, Hagen."

"Thank you, my friend, I'm really fine."

With that said, Hagen stood up and sent Siegfried out, "But I assure you, I will not hide any secrets from you, just like you trust me."

—Of course, except for romance.

"Speaking of which, how is your relationship with Her Royal Highness doing recently? Although I'm sorry to say this, everyone is very optimistic about you."

"..."

Immediately, Siegfried was a little stunned by Hagen's words, and a confused expression soon appeared in his green pupils, and he was speechless for a long time.

"Okay, don't worry about these things, it's just that I think if the other party is a princess, it's a good match for you."

After finishing speaking, Hagen raised his hand and rubbed the back of Siegfried's head, then let him go.

"..."

But Siegfried remained silent, a rare silence. Originally, he had nothing to say in front of Hagen, but now...

"I don't know, and I don't know very well."

At this time, Siegfried spoke slowly, sounding as if he was doubting himself, "His Royal Highness Clinesed is very good, but compared to her appearance, I prefer her inside... So in the future if I can marry She, then I must be the happiest person in the world... But for the outside world, in front of other people's wishes, I will definitely put her last, but before my own life... So, I understand that I love her Holds admiration, but does not have the confidence to bring her happiness."

"..."

Hearing this, Hagen was actually quite shocked that Siegfried could say such a long paragraph. Perhaps because of love, this wishing machine for thousands of people unknowingly gave birth to the idea of ​​giving happiness to a unique person, but He is quite unfortunate, even though he is the dragon slaying hero whom thousands of people look forward to, he has no confidence in himself.

"I'm not as pitiful as you..."

At this time, Hagen muttered something in a low voice, and suddenly he had the courage to decide to confess to Costebella before she returned to Heloheim.

"Perhaps you are hesitating now, what will you do when Her Royal Highness makes up her mind?"

At this time, Hagen seemed to be acting as a mentor, imitating Dankwatt's tone and saying, "No matter who she marries in the future, will you bless her?"

"She's fit to smile so I'll bless her and wish her happiness."

As soon as the words fell, seeing Siegfried answering like a machine, he looked unmoved, which shows that his heart is really... quite dull, and he is the kind that is basically hopeless.

"Siegfried, usually a man thinks this way, that is, he loves her. A person's love will not be selfless enough to let her go and let her fall into the arms of another man."

As he said that, Hagen took a step back and planned to go back, "Although you may be the first of such stupid men, I think you are still willing to hug the princess if she wants to."

Involuntarily, Siegfried just moved his hand a little, and then stood there blankly, not saying a word for a long time.

"If that's what she wants."

"..."

Forget it, he, Hagen, can only enlighten so far.

It can only be said that Siegfried's own thoughts made it so difficult for him to have an epiphany, but his love is different from others.

This feeling of love is both selfless and selfish.

It's just that he doesn't have that selfishness, thinking too much about others that he never thinks about himself.

It seems that the love of best friends is also very long.

In this way, after seeing Siegfried off, Hagen stayed in the camp and thought over the plan for the next day. Of course, he didn’t feel that he was the same as Siegfried. At least he was sure, as long as Costebella was willing , I will try my best to give her happiness.

——》》

In a blink of an eye, the next day finally arrived. Costebella bid farewell to Queen Ute, Clinesed, and Gisele Haile, and decided to leave the castle of Worms alone.Perhaps because of worry, Clinesed wanted to ask Siegfried to send her out of the city, but was stopped by herself.

"Oh hoo, I see."

But now Dankwatt on the other side understood everything. Seeing him standing proudly in the crowd, Hagen really restrained himself from tearing up his own brother.

"That... thank you, Your Excellency Hagen."

As soon as he stepped out of the palace, Hagen kept silent all the way, and his pace was very fast. Although he looked the same as usual, Costebella behind him still wanted to chase him, but he always kept an inexplicable distance.

Originally, the two people didn't have much time to meet in the court, so Costebella couldn't open the topic to Hagen, so... couldn't help being embarrassed.

"..."

But when Hag just wanted to speak, his expression froze, he couldn't say a word, and his eyebrows were raised unnaturally, and he really wanted to growl.

"Please... please send it here."

At this time, Costebella at the rear seemed to see that Hagen was a little impatient, so she held her hands on her chest and cheered herself up and said, "Thank you, Mr. Hagen, it will be all right here."

"……okay."

As soon as he turned his head, the man with red hair and red eyes was still indifferent as usual, but he was really upset, why didn't he say what he wanted to say! ?

"..."

In the end, Costebella also thanked him and bowed to him, then took the horse's rein and set off for the next town.

"When you arrive in Heloheim, remember to send someone to reply, His Highness Ute and they will miss you."

Suddenly, Hagen raised his head, but his voice was so awkward that even he was startled.

"Eh?"

On the other side, Costebella was also stunned for a moment, and couldn't help turning her head, looking at the expressionless expression of the man in front of her, "Okay, I see."

"..."

Involuntarily, Hagen clenched his fists secretly, seeing the girl in front of him about to turn around again, he hurriedly said, "If you want to come back from Heloheim, next time... try staying with me?"

"……what?"

Immediately, Costebella was stunned, unable to understand the meaning of Hagen's words for a while, but she stood there blankly for a long time, and slowly realized something through Hagen's eyes, and couldn't help but her cheeks twitched. Red, the whole ear is red.

"..."

However, Costebella didn't give Hagen any answer, so she hurriedly turned around and moved forward quickly.

"..."

All of a sudden, Hagen only felt that his heart was falling apart. There is no doubt that this confession was screwed up by himself, and he had clearly thought about it, and he wanted to say 'you are my concern day and night'——Danke The poems Watt suggested he think about, and the aftermath, he has not even had a chance to say now.

In any case, Hagen returned to Worms with a broken heart, and then spent many days without thinking about food and tea. Only Dankwatt, who gloated at his misfortune, became more and more proud every day. This younger brother was not as good as his best friend Griffin is better.

"Your Excellency Hagen, here is your letter, sent from Heloheim."

But on this day, Hagen was chatting happily with Siegfried, and Costebella responded suddenly, which made Hagen not want to see what happened.

Anyway, after all, I have no hope.

"Brother, are you sure you don't want to watch it? Then I will tear it down."

And Dankwatt was more excited than anyone else, only Zigfei beside him cast a caring look at Hagen.

"So you like Costebella?"

"Stop talking about my pain my friend."

"what……"

But suddenly, Dan Kewat let out an exclamation, and the letter in his hand lost his grip and slowly fell to the ground.

"What's the matter Dankwatt? Did she say anything?"

By this time, Hagen still thought that he was still useless, but seeing his younger brother's appearance, he felt more and more...

"Congratulations to your brother, you can get married."

At this moment, there was only one line left on the paper letter that fell on the ground, but it completely expressed Costebella's heart and the shyness of expressing her willingness.

"..."

Immediately, the red-haired man was speechless for a while, until Siegfried in front of him cast a blessing gaze, reached out to him and patted himself on the shoulder, and Hagen responded—"Dankwatt! What? Tell me to get married?!"

If I could see eternity on your shoulder,

Then I am willing to hold your hand and go forward with you.