My Destiny Illustrated Book of the Moon

Chapter 717 Today's Meal at the Jill Family

"Fools, Uruk is facing an unprecedented crisis, and I simply don't have the time to go hiking with you Chaldea."

"But, if you still want to serve me no matter what—"

After the wise king finished speaking these words with profound meaning, Fujimaru and others were driven out of the palace.

But it was not all in vain. Although the arrogant king was harsh in his words, he still allowed Merlin and Shuoyue to go with the young man.

At the same time, there is a gentle and virtuous woman wearing a veil.

"Please rest assured. I will ensure your current livelihood." The priestess named Siduri said gently after introducing herself, "Although this is just my personal opinion, if you hope that the king is willing to listen to your reasons, I think the best way is to establish merit."

"Meritorious, are you going to fight on the Warcraft Front?"

"No, that's the soldiers' job. As for you... let me think about it. I want you to find out what's going on in Uruk first. I think this is what the king wants."

"Eh?"

"In short, it's like being a know-it-all." Shuoyue laughed. After walking around the street for a while, he had a plate of snacks in his hand. He ate while walking, feeling very comfortable. "The reason why the king didn't recognize you is because you can't hear the voice of the earth."

Fujimaru looked over curiously, "The sound of the earth?"

"Yes, what exactly this land means, you need to measure it with your own feet and eyes. The lives of the people of Mesopotamia, the reasons for protecting this city, and the awareness of the soldiers as they rushed to the battlefield to fight against death... If you don't fully understand these, what qualifications do you have to say that you want to save the world?"

While they were talking, they had already walked through the busy streets. In just this short distance, Fujimaru saw the weapons house blooming among large fields of flowers, the shining armor behind the woman washing clothes, and a fire lit up in the center of the square. It was a bonfire of celebration and also the burning flame for tempering weapons.

In the light of home, the father with gray hair laughed loudly, and picked up the child he cherished as a treasure with his hands that were clenched with weapons. In the courtyard inside the house, the broken sword of his eldest son was still on the cenotaph. Even the sharpness that had killed countless monsters turned into tenderness in his laughter, as if reluctant to leave, and quietly surrounded his home, his country.

It was a story that was different from any singularity, different from the scenery Fujimaru had seen so far, a story that was a mixture of laughter and sorrow, and accompanied by suffering and hope.

And now, travelers from the observatory come here to witness and record in their own way.

These scenes will be engraved in your memory forever.

"I think I understand what you mean, Shuoyue."

“Really?” The firelight blurred the young man’s face. He smiled, blurry like a dream reflection. “That’s great.”

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After walking through the streets and alleys of Uruk, they finally stopped in front of a house. It was obviously larger than the surrounding houses, causing Fujimaru and the doctor to exclaim in unison, "It's so big..."

"This place was originally used as a tavern, but now it is provided as a dormitory for you all."

"This must be the Chaldean Embassy, ​​Fujimaru." The doctor said with a smile, "I didn't expect it to have an independent portal so soon."

Although it was something worth celebrating, Fujimaru pursed his lips and glanced at the scene inside the tavern.

A clean bar, neatly arranged tables and chairs, sparkling wine glasses... they are quietly placed there, proudly showing the care their owner has put into them. Just by looking at them, you can feel the tenderness of the owner of the house.

But the person who should be smiling with satisfaction is not here.

"Ms. Siduri... May I ask where the original owner of this house is?"

In silence, the veiled woman shifted her gaze, and in painful realization, Fujimaru lowered his eyes.

"Yeah, I know."

This is a city where people live and work in peace and contentment, but it is also a battlefield where people fight against monsters all the time.

Apart from falling on the battlefield, what else could make a man who loves life give up his tavern?
This feeling is really...

The candle flame flickered, and the faint light fell on the boy's face, outlining his features, making him look extremely sad and lonely. Even though he had seen too much pain along the way, each time was still so unbearable.

Even - there is no one around to talk to.

A cool breeze blew across his face as the white-haired sage stepped forward, interrupting Fujimaru's descent into despair.

"Although I have my own room in the God's Tower, this one seems more interesting." Merlin climbed the stairs as if he were back home. "Where's Anna? Let's go and see what the second floor looks like. Even if we're just staying for a short time, it's still important to choose a room."

"...No, I don't care...As long as I can sleep, anywhere is fine..." In the shadows, Anna subconsciously lowered her hood and shrank inside.

He seemed to still be blaming himself for not being able to help in the previous battle.

Merlin stepped back again, took Anna's hand and took her to the second floor.

"Come on, beautiful young lady, it's rare that you don't have to sleep on a branch, why don't you make yourself more comfortable?"

"..." Anna wanted to break free, but she was too petite and didn't dare to pull this shameless nightmare down. She had to keep a straight face and mutter in a low voice, "I know... I need to monitor you anyway, after all, you have hidden too many shameful things."

"Really? Really? Thank you so much for your concern, Anna..."

The two people's voices gradually faded away, and Fujimaru calmed down and turned to look: "Sakutsuki, you can also choose a room... eh?"

"As for Mr. Sakutsuki, he left the team not long ago." Siduri said quietly, "He said he wanted to 'give Fujimaru a surprise'."

"Surprise?" The boy blinked his clear eyes, seemingly puzzled, but then he heard a noise.

Several figures gradually appeared on the road in front of the tavern, some familiar and some unfamiliar.

"Oh, this is the Chaldean embassy..."

"I heard that the Master has just arrived..."

"We still have to thank you, Your Excellency, for allowing us to take some time off from our busy schedule..." "It's okay, we've been busy for so long, it's time to take a break, generals." The leading young man nodded reservedly, and when he saw the surprised Fujimaru and Siduri, he smiled with ease.

"I'm bringing everyone here for a meal, Miss Siduri, you won't mind, right?"

"I couldn't ask for more." Siduri put away her surprise and bowed slightly.

"General Ushiwakamaru, General Benkei, General Leonidas, and General Tomoe Gozen... welcome."

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In the pub at night, people are drinking and chatting.

"Everyone, the dishes have been served. Have you all got your beer? Fujimaru is underage, so I'll give you juice."

"Sorry, I'll just drink water... the beer is too bitter..."

"That won't do, Anna. You need to improve your drinking capacity." Shuoyue held the roasted lamb leg in his left hand and the wine glass in his right hand. He looked like a parent who persuaded his child to drink at a banquet.

"Hmm..." Being looked at by Shuoyue with a half-smile, Anna shrank her head but did not refute. Instead, she held up the wine glass, looking aggrieved but not daring to resist.

"Hey, hey, I always feel like you're a villain, the last Knight of the Round Table."

"No road match, just consider it a small punishment."

Hearing this, Anna finally made up her mind and put the glass to her lips. When she took the first sip, the people around her shouted "Oh" excitedly, which scared her so much that her hands shook and she almost spilled the beer.

"How is it? How does it taste?" The girl from the Yuan family with a high ponytail came in front of her, her eyes sparkling with stars. Anna licked the corner of her wet mouth, turned her head away embarrassedly, her little face slightly red.

"……Well enough."

"Yeah, I live for this glass of wine!"

"Merlin, you better die."

Those words came out of his mouth completely...but instead of being surprised, the people around him nodded in agreement.

"That guy is like that, so frivolous and totally unreliable." The seven-foot-tall man with deep eye sockets smiled and raised his glass to little Anna and to the master who was quietly drinking juice and tasting Uruk delicacies. "I am Benkei, and that one over there is my lord Ushiwakamaru. Please give me your guidance."

"As the saying goes, a chance meeting is also fate. Mr. Fujimaru, another drink." The lively Ushiwakamaru came to Fujimaru again, filled his glass with juice, then held the glass himself, stood up, and said loudly as if he was going to give a speech:

"Fujimaru, the last human master who has come from a distant world to visit this land of disaster, we will help you within our limits!"

"Thank you... thank you."

"Lord Ushiwakamaru, you should drink less." Benkei said cheerfully, "You probably haven't forgotten the indiscretion you committed on the Uruk Bridge a few days ago because you were drunk, hahahaha, you didn't make up the total of eight ships by jumping with six ships, no, it was five ships, right? You did a big jump after a somersault, and you couldn't stop the momentum, so you broke the bridge in two, hahahaha. Really, hahahaha."

"Benkei... Very good, sit up straight, then turn your back to me and lower your head. Thank you for your advice, but you always like to talk too much. It seems that you have realized your own death. Great. Let me be your apologist."

"Well, please allow me to refuse this one..."

"Generals, please stop fooling around." The silver-haired, snow-skinned woman sighed, feeling extremely distressed. "Every time you two cause any damage, I will be held responsible..."

"She is a woman with demon blood flowing in her veins, but she is more elegant than us. I never thought Kiso would be lucky enough to meet such a woman."

“You, what are you talking about, Ushiwakamaru, no, Lord Kuro Houkan!” Tomoe Gozen seemed startled and her face flushed with embarrassment. “Since you are dead, you should let go of the past grudges. Why, why do you still…”

"Um, Benkei, did I just say anything bullying?"

"Master Ushiwakamaru, I understand. This is the emotion called 'shyness'. Well, it's as difficult for you to understand as politics."

"I'm so annoyed, Benkei, bring me some wine. It's a rare occasion that Lord Sakutsuki helped us clean up the battlefield tonight, I want to get drunk tonight! Damn it, why didn't that bastard Ibaraki come at such a critical moment!"

Fujimaru looked at the generals playing and fighting, with warmth in his eyes. He raised the juice, but another wine glass came over and clinked with his lightly.

He turned around in surprise, and the young man with white hair and golden eyes raised his glass and smiled at him.

"Shuoyue?"

"Well, Fujimaru, these are the servants summoned by Gilgamesh. They have been guarding the four directions before you arrived."

"Don't we still have you, Sakutsuki?" Fujimaru teased.

But the young man did not smile and nod as usual. He was silent for a moment and changed the subject as if nothing had happened: "How is it, are you used to the food of Uruk?"

At the mention of delicious food, Fujimaru immediately perked up and nodded seriously: "It's fresh and juicy. Even in Chaldea, it's hard to taste food with this flavor."

"Yes, although Chaldea has a large number of servants, there is no one who is good at cooking. Tamamo Cat can't handle it alone." The doctor couldn't help but complain, "Although Kiyohime was eager to try several times, her request was really hard to accept."

"Okay, let's stop here, doctor." Shuoyue smiled bitterly and pressed his brows, "I've already guessed it."

However, neither Emiya nor Boudica appeared in Chaldea, but why? Emiya aside, Boudica's summoning conditions should not be high...

Suppressing the thoughts in his heart, Shuoyue smiled and said: "Since Miss Xiduli left first, then I will speak on her behalf--"

"In Uruk, beer and sheep are the food for survival, and people's smiles make it even more satisfying. This is such a country."

"Traveler from Chaldea, please enjoy the hospitality of Uruk."

After a pause, the young man's expression turned mischievous:
"After all, tomorrow morning, you will join the ranks of glorious workers."

PS: Someone in the group asked me to write 200 more words, so I reluctantly stayed up all night and wrote a little more (fingertip universe)...

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