I didn't open it in another world, I'm sure

"November [-]th, eight o'clock in the evening! Everyone is welcome to join us!"

"Ms. Dolana's new dance will also be performed that night, so don't miss it!"

Of course, Chuntian and the others also received the message.

Marus glanced at the content of the flyer in his hand, then flicked the corner of the flyer with his right index finger, making it make a 'snap' sound, and said to Chuntian beside him, "I never thought we would have such a chance Living life under pressure, I have to say, I am really grateful to the Holy Black Cat Knights."

Chuntian threw the leaflet he got into his pocket, and said with a smile, "Who said it wasn't... We just paid for some things we used to take for granted in exchange for this dream-like life. To be honest, as long as Qualified people with normal brains will cherish this kind of life extremely.

I really hope this kind of life can continue. "

Marus said, "The one who sees farther than us will definitely maintain this hard-earned safe zone. Besides, we don't have the right to worry about these issues."

"That's right." Chuntian looked at the barbecue stall not far away, and after calling everyone to go and line up, he said, "What do you think about the post posted by Ms. Asuna in the evening?"

Marus thought for a while, and finally said, "It's a good thing to expand the introduction of qualified newcomers, as long as there is no shortage of hunting grounds. Now we seniors have reached a higher level, It is difficult to improve too much in a short period of time. After all, the level-up experience required after level 50 is too large, and it takes an inestimable amount of time to level up. The situation of the Holy Black Cat Knights is special, and I do not Clear, but as far as those of us are concerned, even if we devote ourselves to hunting for the next few days, there is still very little hope of reaching Level: [-] before the start of the mission next year.

Presumably everyone in the Holy Black Cat Knights also understood this, so they slowed down the speed of leveling up again, and focused on recruiting newcomers. This is probably to prepare for next year's collective mandatory tasks in advance.

In this regard, we cooperate.Besides, didn't we discuss it before, and the next step is to train newcomers?

It's just that I'm more worried about whether the qualified candidates who come out in this environment will be lacking in quality?

Of course, the safety zone of Aurora City has brought many benefits. Personally, I definitely like this place better than the days when I lived in the open air, and I hope it will be better.

But Dawn City also has a shortcoming that is not a shortcoming, that is, it is too comfortable, which is not necessarily a good thing for the growth of newcomers. "

After listening to Marus's words, Chuntian nodded in agreement, "I understand what you mean... Otherwise, Anyi would only be within the control area of ​​Dawn City, at most it would be the area of ​​Kerton Province, other places can be It’s not so safe, I think, when the time is right, you can take the newcomers who have grown to a certain level outside, um, to accept some social beatings with characteristics of a different world, which can promote the growth of the newcomers, and make the newcomers go further. Acknowledge the reality.

It's a feat.It's just, I don't know why, I always thought it would be interesting. "

"Nice guy." Marus smiled, and said, "We can vent to Ms. Asuna through the forum first, if we can get the support of Dawn City, for example, to provide a certain degree of security It will be better if they are similar. Of course, this is only for those newcomers who have potential. As for those who have no potential, there is no need to waste time."

"Miss Asuna should agree, after all, this is beneficial to our entire qualified group." Chuntian thought for a while, and then said, "You are right, we really need to eliminate some newcomers who have no potential and know nothing about their heights. This is a very good way, whether you are qualified to accompany us to go on, it depends on the newcomer's own good luck."

"Oh, it seems that you have had enough of the one you recently introduced...Ito? Is the name Makoto Ito? Are you also fed up?"

"Tsk." Chuntian pouted, "Don't mention that trash, she's just a bitch. If the punishment for mission failure was not too heavy, I would have killed him directly. This kind of trash is even eligible to be beaten by society." nothing."

"Is it so exaggerated? I can understand my dissatisfaction with him. After all, that kind of weak and stupid person is not suitable for this world at all, but it won't make you hate him enough to kill him personally, right?" Marus was curious. up.

Chuntian shrugged and said, "Essentially speaking, that guy is just an incompetent trash, but he never really offended me. Just looking at his awkward appearance and extremely stupid way of thinking, I always There is an urge to kill him, although it is a bit inexplicable, but I really hate that guy, maybe it is a mismatch."

"Sex?"

"It's just that some people will hit it off right away, and some people will feel like a feud at first sight. It can be understood as the difference in fit between people when they get along."

"So that's it." After nodding, Marus said, "It seems that I don't match that guy, after all, when I saw that guy for the first time, I felt disgusted for no reason. But, you'd better not mess around Come on, the law of Dawn City is there, don't even get involved in it, then you will really want to cry but have no tears.

And that kind of person, even if you don't care about him, it's hard to survive in this world for a long time. "

"Understood." Chuntian said clearly, "Under the protection of Aurora City, that guy may be able to live for a while, but outside, hmph."

"Hehe... let's go, it's finally our turn, the business is so good, the barbecue in this shop should be delicious."

"Just smelling the fragrance is very good, and we shouldn't be disappointed."

While Chuntian and his party were enjoying the celebration wholeheartedly, the World Tree was facing directly below the square, and at this time there was a temporary high platform for sacrificial offerings.

There are thousands of soldiers standing guard around the sacrificial platform. People can't help but stop and watch when they pass by. Many people even stay near the sacrificial platform and wait for the sacrifice to start.

There are several temporary tents next to the sacrificial platform, and in one of the temporary tents, Asuna and Sayuri are dressing Nangong Xiao.

At this moment, Nangong Xiao put on a gorgeous fur coat for the son of the eldest son, black clothes with feathers on his crown, five chapter patterns of Jiao, Mountain, Zongyi, Zao, and Fenmi painted on the clothes, and two chapter patterns of Fu and Fu embroidered on the clothes, matching It looks a bit like the long crown clothes used by emperors and princes in the Qin and Han Dynasties. It is gorgeous and noble, but it is also very cumbersome to wear, and you have to ask outsiders to help you wear it smoothly.

Originally, Asuna didn't know how to wear the Dagon costume of the Dragonborn clan's eldest son. After deciding to hold a celebration, Akiba specially reminded Asuna in private, asking her to learn how to wear this kind of dress.

According to Akiba, in the customs of the dragon people, it is best for the solemn sacrificial attire to be served by the wife and concubine, just as the general's wife and concubine help put on the armor before going to the battlefield, and the general's wife and concubine also need to do it by himself when the general returns home triumphantly Like removing armor, it is a traditional etiquette of the dragon people.

Also because she had learned it before, Asuna was extraordinarily proficient when she helped dress it up, and she even explained the meanings of some accessories, coat of arms, etc., so that Nangong Xiao couldn't help but look sideways.

As for Sayuri who was pulled to help her, she seemed extremely uncomfortable at the moment.

Because when Nangong Xiao wanted to change clothes, Asuna personally pulled her in to help change clothes.

When Akiba reminded Asuna to learn to wear the traditional costumes of the dragon people, Sayuri was also there. Of course, he knew that not everyone was qualified to participate in this kind of behavior of serving the male master of the family wearing sacrificial attire.

And Asuna's unhesitating look seemed to say that Asuna already understood certain things, and she, Sayuri, was now qualified to participate in it.

Because of this, Sayuri was a little afraid to look at Asuna squarely, and always felt a little guilty.

No way, in a sense, she really did something that shouldn't be done.Although the main responsibility is not hers, but at that time of the day, she was also dazzled by desire, and there was a hint of half-heartedness. If she really had to worry about it, she would have to bear a lot of responsibility.

Just when Sayuri was anxiously helping Asuna tidy up her fur to cover her knees, Asuna suddenly said, "Ah Xiao, after the sacrifice, can I give you a good beating?"

Chapter 203 Asuna and Sayuri's Whisper

When Asuna came suddenly, Sayuri at the side was taken aback for a moment, and then, as if she understood something, she said in a panic, "Well, Asuna, it's all me..."

"Sister Sayuri shut up." Asuna said softly.

When she was stopped, Sayuri's heart ached, but she quickly realized it. If Asuna was really disgusted, she wouldn't still call her 'Sister Sayuri', and the voice of the stop would not be like that. mild'.

Seeing that Sayuri was silent, Asuna called Nangong Xiao again, "Ah Xiao?"

"Okay, I promise not to fight back."

"You still want to fight back?" Asuna was a little speechless, she lightly patted the knee cloth pattern, then stood up and looked directly at Nangong Xiao, "Did you plan it long ago?"

"Partly, um, so to speak." Nangong Xiao nodded after thinking about it and said seriously. He gradually got used to opening his heart to Asuna, as if he was facing Chu Xuan, and he would not hide anything.

At this time, he has already regarded Asuna as someone who is not inferior to Chu Xuan and who can be absolutely trusted.

"Well, although I have been mentally prepared for a long time, I still feel very uncomfortable. Tell me, what should I do?" Asuna clasped her hands together with an angry look.

Although angry, in Nangong Xiao's eyes, she looked extraordinarily cute. Of course, Nangong Xiao also knew that now was not the time to mess around, and the most important thing to do was to respond directly.

"As long as you're happy, everything's fine."

"Hmph~~ You said this~" Asuna nodded in satisfaction, then reached out to adjust the slightly crooked right lapel of Nangong Xiao's chest, "Okay, to be honest, Ah Xiao, you It’s time to grow long hair, but short hair and a crown don’t feel as good.”

"Long hair? Too much trouble."

"Oh? Have you forgotten what you just said?" Asuna pouted.

"I see, it's not bad to have long hair." Nangong Xiao blinked and nodded in response.

"Yeah, long hair up to the waist, it must be very suitable for Ah Xiao. Well, it's getting late, you go get ready, um, sister Sayuri and I have something to say, so we won't go there." Ya Si Na smiled and patted Nangong Xiao's chest, signaling Nangong Xiao to leave.

Nangong Xiao glanced at Sayuri who was standing aside with her head lowered, then turned her gaze back to Asuna, and said seriously, "I'll leave it to you."

"Yes, yes, I understand. Go ahead, don't make everyone wait too long." Asuna said, she pushed Nangong Xiao out of the tent.

"En." Nangong Xiao didn't say anything more, and obediently left the tent.

Soon, only Asuna and Sayuri were left in the tent, and the atmosphere became extremely depressing.

Putting down the curtain of the tent, Asuna returned to Sayuri, and before she could speak, Sayuri spoke first, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault..."

"Sister Xiao Baihe, if I really want to blame you, I won't let you step into this tent."

"Eh?"

While Sayuri was in a daze, Asuna stepped forward, took Sayuri's hands with both hands, looked directly into Sayuri's eyes helplessly, and said with a wry smile, "Identity and environment are doomed to the current situation. I am not a big There are some things that can only be accepted with peace of mind as much as possible. Well, I think, if you change your mentality, everything will become less difficult to accept."

Asuna's words made Sayuri a little dazed.

Asuna said again at this time, "Before I came to this world, I also fantasized about having an unforgettable love, having a perfect boyfriend or husband who loved me wholeheartedly, and then living a happy and happy life. of.

But that's just fantasy.

My family background basically doomed everything. Even before I crossed over, I was told by my parents that they were already looking for an excellent and well-matched fiancé for me. I even had a target candidate... Well, in In a society like neon, what is the situation of a capitalist's daughter? I think Sister Sayuri should understand, right? "

Sayuri suddenly realized that she didn't know about Asuna's past, but after listening to it now, she understood why Asuna seemed so plain.

Asuna added, "I was naive too. At least before I came to this world, I even thought about resisting. I don't think my life should be manipulated by others, even if the other party is my parents. It's just that cowardice I simply do not have the courage to make ideas into reality.

Looking back now, it was my luck to suddenly travel to this world in a sense. After I met A Xiao, I felt very happy about the ending of this passive escape.I can feel A Xiao's heart, he is sincere to me, I have already deeply felt the kind of love and affection that he can give me together.

Well, of course, I know very well that since I have obtained 'happiness' in this world, I always need to pay some price, for example, to adapt to the customs and concepts of this world.A Xiao is the crown prince of a country. If there is no accident, he must be the king of one side. How can a king not have wives and concubines?All I can do, apart from supporting him mentally, is to reduce unnecessary troubles for him. "

"..." Sayuri fell silent. She never thought that this little girl, who was about the same age as her daughter, would be so mature and stable. To be honest, she felt a little ashamed of herself on some level. .

"In short, Sister Xiao Baihe, I don't want to blame you. Since A Xiao likes it, I will try to accept it and get along with you. At least this will reduce A Xiao's troubles. I don't want him to worry about these things. Happy.

But, you can't let him mess around. "

"Eh?" Sayuri was a little puzzled.

Asuna wrinkled her small nose, and said with a little displeasure, "Our family is very harmonious now, and everyone gets along very happily. I am very satisfied with this living environment. But if a dubious woman comes What? That picture, I don’t even want to think about it.”

"Well, Asuna, what do you mean..." Sayuri asked weakly.

"Of course it's a check. I mentioned this matter with Qiuye and Dongye, and they also nodded, and said that they don't want that kind of dubious woman to appear in the family, which will make the family restless or something."

Sayuri didn't know what to say for a moment, hesitated for a while, and finally said, "Although I understand what you mean, it's just that I always feel that this is a bit weird..."

"It's a bit weird, but whether it's for me, A Xiao, or Sister Sayuri, this should be the best result, right?"

"Indeed...just, for me..." Sayuri smiled bitterly, "Asuna, do you know my situation?"

"I heard A Xiao mention something before. I know that you come from a wealthy family, are married, and have a daughter who is a little younger than me. That's all, I don't know the details. A Xiao didn't say much." Asuna smiled He said, "It's just that we are already in this world. The establishment of Dawn City also marks that we have officially taken root in this world. Now, Dawn City is our home. Everything before crossing, and now we can be said to be the same It doesn't matter—or, sister Sayuri loves your husband before time travel?"

Sayuri shook her head, "Not to mention, it's just a product of family marriage."

"Then do you like Ah Xiao?"

"This..." Sayuri blushed slightly, hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "A little...well, I don't hate it..."

"Wouldn't that work?"

"But, I love my daughter, and I don't want Ying Lili, um, my daughter to be hurt because of this. In case, I can go back in the future, then..." Sayuri bit her lip, her face full of pain.

Seeing Sayuri like this, Asuna knew that the matter was not as simple as she thought, and she couldn't help cursing inwardly——Ah Xiao, you idiot, you're just looking for things to give me a headache, hehe, I'll make a note of it!

Asuna thought for a while, and finally had to say, "That's just in case. Even if there is a chance to go back in the future, it may have been many years. At that time, even if your daughter knows your experience, I should understand you too."

"Huh~" Sayuri is an adult after all, so she won't be too hypocritical. After taking a long breath, she said very gratefully, "Asuna, thank you. Really, I am grateful."

After saying that, he took two steps back and bowed ninety degrees to Asuna.

This is to thank Asuna for her comfort, and also to thank Asuna for her generosity.

Asuna shook her head and said, "Sister Sayuri, you don't have to do this. Now, in a certain sense, we belong to relatives, well, although this kind of statement is a bit weird..."

"Hehe...it's really weird..." After Sayuri raised her head, she seemed to have made up her mind, and she seemed to have let go of some burdens, and said with some relief, "Actually, I don't have to choose. So far, I can't be ashamed to pretend that nothing happened. Now I can only face it, try to adapt to the new identity and new life... I just hope that if I can really go back in the future, Ying Lili She can forgive me."

"I will." Asuna replied with a smile, then took Sayuri's arm, walked out of the tent, and changed the subject, "The sacrificial music is playing, let's go, let's go and have a look, honestly , A Xiao's eldest son Da Qiu looks very handsome! It's just that it's a bit troublesome to wear that kind of clothes.

But, sure enough, the costumes of the dragon race are more pleasing to the eye, at least much better than those noble dresses of the human race. "

"I think so too. That's right, our neon traditional costumes also originated from the Celestial Dynasty, and the dragon-human costumes were also born out of the Celestial Dynasty culture. It's normal for us to like this kind of costumes." Sayuri agreed.

"Almost forgot about that..."

The two women walked out of the tent talking and laughing, but they didn't go directly to the high platform to sacrifice, but just watched the solemn scene on the high platform in the distance at the door of the tent...

Chapter 204: Time of Sacrifice

At this moment, on the sacrificial high platform, headed by Nan Gongxiao, the "Civil and Military Officials" of Shuguang City lined up with finished characters, facing the World Tree and a tripod with nine chapters on the highest part of the altar.

At this moment, Nangong Xiao and the others folded their hands into their wide cuffs, hung their bodies down, looked ahead, and waited for the sacrificial dance of the priests behind them to end.

This is the prelude to the sacrificial ceremony of the dragon people. The sacrificial dance and music are played together, and the ceremony of offering sacrifices to mountains, rivers, and all natural things is launched, but now the sacrificial object specifically refers to the world tree.

At this time, under the sacrificial platform, outside the barrier of thousands of soldiers, densely packed residents of Shuguang City were already standing. From a rough look, the sea of ​​people spread to the streets in all directions outside the square. Basically, the entire Shuguang City plus the neighboring Gino Some residents of Cole City, nearly 200 million people gathered to watch the ceremony.

Although nearly 200 million people gathered, except for the ceremony and music on the sacrificial platform, the scene was silent, and everyone paid attention to the sacrificial platform seriously.

People in this world, no matter what race they are, will take a very serious attitude towards sacrificial occasions, even if the object of the sacrifice is not their own beliefs, the awe of ghosts and gods here is simply deep in the bone marrow.

Nangong Xiao, who stood at the top, was extremely bored. If it wasn't for the ceremony, he would have turned around to watch the sacrificial dance, but now he could only stare at the cauldron and the world tree in a daze.

Qiu Ye, standing behind Nangong Xiao, understood how boring his highness was, so he comforted him through voice transmission, "Your highness, just be patient, it will be over soon."

Nangong Xiao didn't know how to transmit sound, so he had to pull his right hand out of his sleeve, and secretly gestured to the autumn leaves behind him, to the effect that he asked if this kind of ceremony could be reformed and omitted.

After getting along during this period of time, Qiuye and Nangong Xiao have also cultivated a tacit understanding, and Qiuye has also learned a lot of Morse code and sign language that Nangong Xiao and Chu Xuan often use, so what Nangong Xiao wants to express , Akiba understood it at a glance, and said with some dumbfounding voice transmission, "Your Highness, this kind of thing can't be messed up..."

Nangong Xiao said again, can you simplify it?

Akiba responded helplessly, "It's basically impossible. Besides, we can only stand for a while. The rest is the priests' business. It's not too exaggerated to change the system..."

Can we discuss it?