Dharma Ring: Selling dung beetles at the border

Gwei? Malemare looked at the old sage in red robes, a little unsure, Is it Gewei?

You can call me Gewei. The old sage said, It's just that we are different from humans, and the name does not correspond to a single individual.

Gewei exchanged greetings with Maremmale: Long time no see, the city lord no longer lives in the city.

Malemare smiled bitterly: I have to repeat it to everyone I met today...

He recounted his situation again. He took away the family heirloom sword and Sunshade City from Elonmel, had to survive in the pile of rocks, and was taken away from the stabbing sword. He told it all.

But there is a merchant who is ready to help me and has already entered the city. Malemare said. He looked at Gwei hopefully. Am I chosen? If I am allowed to join the ranks of the kings, I can also Give up my city, so I can definitely see her again.”

Facing Malemare's sudden question, Gewei stroked Malemare's hair and beard like a priest:

You really have faith, Lord Mare.

Gewei made an ups and downs voice:

Corruption - life is equal to everyone, and death exists for this, which is the so-called law of reincarnation.

Death is scary, but if this kind of death cannot be avoided in any case and is an absolutely unshakable rule, people will no longer fear death, but will regard it as a god. They will even regard death as the right way. , criticizing the evil deeds of immortality.”

Under the shadow of Gewei's red hood, a wrinkled smile appeared:

You are the best proof, Maremmare who coexists with the disease. But the golden law has tainted this sacred death. Corruption cannot become the law - only the law is unshakable and cannot become the law. People You will lose your respect for death.”

Gewei stared at Malemare and said meaningfully:

Only those who bravely face death are true heroes, and they can meet the Valkyrie in the temple of heroic spirits.

Mare understood: What do you want from me? Just rely on the driving force.

Malemare spoke forcefully and sincerely, adding at the end: Ah, but if you ask me to give up the treasure in my city, it is my spiritual sustenance.

Haha, don't worry, this is not a painful tour. You will definitely enjoy this experience. Gewei said, Maybe you will give up your collection happily.

How is that possible? Malemare said in an excited tone, My loyalty to Lady Marlenia will never change!

Lord Mare, please don't get excited... Gewei said.

I have contributed to corruption, and I have shed blood for the Holy Tree! Malemare said, You cannot question my belief in Lady Malenia!

Okay, okay, I already understand your beliefs very well. Gewei comforted Malemare, ——Wait a minute, have you shed blood for the Holy Tree?

Gewei looked at the thin young master in front of him:

So you have also donated blood and injected wood buds? You have impressed us.

Gewei's opinion of Malemare was slightly higher.

Malemare scratched his head shyly when he heard Gewei's praise: No, isn't it the old saying, ten drops of sweat, one drop of blood.

Have you ever sweated?

The old saying goes, ten drops of blood, one drop... Malemare said, I have shed many ten drops of blood for Lady Marlenia!

Gewei was silent, and the high intelligence of the insect swarm took a while to come up with a decent answer.

Gewei bowed: That's just right, it means you are full of energy. Our mission this time requires such abundant energy.

What is the mission? Malemare was curious.

We also know the businessman who wants to help you. Gewei said, There is also a girl traveling with him.

Malemare nodded and waited for Gwei to continue.

You are the city lord of Riyin City and also your noble son. Gewei said, I need you to get close to a girl.

You want my beauty trick? Maremale was stunned, and then became furious, This is not questioning my loyalty to Lady Marlenia! I only want Lady Marlenia!! I will always push alone Lady Marlenia!!!

It is precisely because we trust your loyalty that we give this task to you. Gewei said, That girl is very important to us, to you, and to Lady Marlenia. We have never given up on her. Surveillance, but the results are not optimistic. The person who is important to her... is too strong. Unlike Lady Michaela, that person has obvious flaws. We cannot create despair through that person——

No, I will not betray Lady Malenia. Malemare firmly refused.

How do you know whether it's suitable or not if you don't meet in person? Gewei said, I've come all the way here, but it's not suitable if you don't meet in person. You are already a grown man, how can you still spend your whole life guarding the little stone man? People always have to enter. Society, adapting to society...

Gewei spoke earnestly and patiently tried to persuade him, but Maremmare's head drooped and his eyes rolled around, and he refused to listen.

Gewei sighed and was about to continue to find some excuses. Suddenly he seemed to notice something. He looked back, spun around, turned into a bug and burrowed into the poisonous quagmire. A few bubbles popped out and disappeared.

Seeing Gewei running away, Malemare also looked behind him and found Wuming and Letina slowly climbing over the wall.

Oh, you're back. Malemare greeted Wuming and took a look at Letina.

As a son of platinum, her pale and bloodless face may not please the people of gold, but Malemare is naturally sick and weak, so she doesn't care about it. Letina has a beautiful face and face shape. The face shape is very iconic, and she is as delicate as herself. A stone sculpture of a human figure carefully carved with a carving knife.

It's beautiful, but I won't lose my heart to Lady Marlenia.

Malemare raised his head slightly, showing a hint of arrogance.

Lady Marlenia's incomplete beauty is the essence and high-level aesthetics!

Although Letina couldn't guess Malemare's thoughts, she could still feel Malemare's strange emotions and whispered:

are you crazy.

Malemare glanced at Letina, then stopped looking at him, and said to Wuming: Listen to what I said before, do you have a companion who has not been rescued?

No, that guy has something to do in the city and can't leave for the time being. Wuming explained.

Is something wrong? Malemare was confused, You're not moving my treasure, are you?

Hearing the treasure, Wuming was a little stiff and laughed and said:

Even if I want to, my apprentice won't do anything that doesn't happen. It's those corrupt knights in your city who have trouble with her.

In Sunshade City, Millicent unleashed her violent power and used high-speed slashes to attack the Rotten Knight with a blade powerful enough to cut through the city wall.

One sword, two swords, three swords... Millicent struck out five swords in one moment, and the air screamed.

But when the air flow stabilized, he saw that the Zunfu Knight was still crossing his guns, motionless.

Full defense is out.

Millicent had rarely encountered such a powerful enemy. She was about to change her breath and continue, but the opponent had already made a move. The two guns were pressed down, aiming at Millicent's heart.

Millicent was horrified. The opponent's stab was perfectly timed. If he were an ordinary person, he would almost certainly be stabbed through.

But Millicent's move can make the air stagnant like running water with super-high-speed slashes and control her own posture in the air.

Millicent did not plan to stay away directly, but faced the Rot Knight, preparing to block the spear with her knife, break through the opponent's defense, and cut open the Rot Knight's shoulder.

Millicent raised her blade, preparing to block the opponent's spear, and at the same time rushed towards the Rotten Knight like a cannonball.

But the Knight of Corruption did not charge with his gun. He seemed to have anticipated Millicent's movements in advance. He also retreated violently, always keeping a distance from Millicent until Millicent could no longer hold on and fell to the ground.

The ultimate master.

Millicent was horrified. She counted every move she made like this. Even her teacher had never done this before. It was as if the opponent had been playing chess with her for a long time and was familiar with every move she made.

Millicent was so horrified that she no longer thought about it, and even gave up her inherent moves. As soon as she stepped on the ground, she turned around and slashed horizontally, trying to force the Knight to retreat and distance herself.

But it still missed. The Zunfu Knight had lowered his body, brushed the blade, and moved forward with one leg and pressed back with one leg. While lowering his body, he seemed to be about to charge like a cheetah.

Millicent has changed completely and is no longer able to resist, so she can only grit her teeth and prepare to endure the pain that will follow.

But even this patience failed, and there was no pain attacking the body.

Millicent opened her eyes and found that the Corrupt Knight was kneeling in front of her, holding both guns in her fists and placing them on the ground.

What happened? Letina asked the question in Millicent's mind.

It's nothing, it's just that the Knight of Corruption blocked Millicent's first attack, and then started to retreat and slide on his knees. In the end, he just managed to avoid Millicent's subsequent attack. Wuming smiled.

Is it that simple? Letina was surprised.

Yes, it's that simple.

But why did the rotten knight kneel down to Millicent? Letina was curious.

Who knows? Maybe you know you can't beat him, so you just kneel down. Wuming guessed.

Millicent looked at the Zunfu Knight who showed no resistance and could no longer swing the sword. She was at a loss and full of doubts.

Lady Marlenia, have you finally come to pick us up? The Rotten Knight coughed excitedly, coughing out scarlet pus.

I'm not Marlenia, my name is Millicent. Millicent's expression became even weirder and she quickly corrected him.

When the Knight of Corruption heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then looked at Millicent's appearance and murmured:

It's indeed different, but why do I feel so similar...

The Corrupt Knight asked Millicent a question:

What is your relationship with Lady Marlenia?

This... I'm not sure about that either. Millicent said.

How is it possible? Knight Zunfu didn't believe it. Your appearance, your red hair, and the dancing waterfowl are all very similar to Lady Marlenia. Are you her daughter? Or...

The Corruption Knight glanced at the unknown Letina in the distance and lowered his voice: Did you come to pick us up in disguise?

You are mistaken, I am really not Marlenia. Millicent said, I don't know what the relationship between me and Marlenia is. We are probably related by blood. As for whether the relationship is parent-child, sister, or It’s her clone──I don’t know.”

Millicent stroked the place where the rotten arm had been:

Maybe that's why I want to go to her...

The Rotten Knight looked at Millicent's slender but strong expression:

I understand. Although I don't know your identity, the awe-inspiring water bird is enough to prove your noble character. I just took action, which is very offensive. We are responsible for guarding Lady Marlenia's belongings. We are responsible for our duties and cannot disobey orders. .”

I understand, I understand. Wuming came up in time, But now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, can we go over and have a look? We are really just helping Maremmare to see if his baby is still there. After that, we left the city to resume our lives. , maybe we will come back together with Malemare in a while, we are all colleagues.

The Rotten Knight looked at Wuming, then at Millicent, and finally let him go, and personally took a few people around the upper floors of Sun Shadow City, acting as a tour guide.

Millicent was surrounded by more rotten knights stationed in Sun Yin. You asked me about things one by one.

Wuming and Letina went to the city main hall on their own to confirm whether Malemare's collection was still there.

There are several sets of armors of corrupt knights in the city lord's hall, and the walls are covered with decorations of gold prosthetic hands and feet. In the middle of the city lord's hall, there is a painting hanging high.

The painting shows a bust of a red-haired woman, dressed in military uniform and wearing a flying-wing helmet. The helmet covers most of her face, and only her gracefully curved chin and small, red mouth can be seen clearly.

The woman's right hand is a beautiful and delicate gold prosthetic hand.

Wuming walked around the city lord's hall for a few times, then hurriedly left with Letina and went out of the city to find Malemare.

Wuming held Malemare's hand and said enthusiastically:

Master Mare, I just went into the city with my companions to take a look, and the good news is that Aronmel is no longer here.

No more? Maremmale was pleasantly surprised, That's really good news.

But there is still bad news. Wuming hesitated, Your treasures... I didn't even look at them.

Not finding Malemare's treasure, Wuming panicked on the spot, and then came back directly to find Malemare to discuss countermeasures.

No more?! Mare exclaimed, That bastard took my baby and ran away?

This...I don't know either. Wuming said.

No, I have to go over and take a look. Malemare immediately ran into Sunshade City with the poison pool flowing through it.

Wuming had no choice but to accompany Malemale there.

Malemare ran all the way to the city lord's hall, threw herself into the hall, and looked around in panic.

But as he watched, he suddenly relaxed:

Don't scare me, aren't they all here?

Here? Wuming stretched his neck and looked around, Where are they? I didn't see a single treasure chest.

These sculptures, prosthetics, and paintings on the wall are all treasures! Malemare spread her arms and rotated her body, as if she wanted to embrace the entire room.

Malemare took a deep breath, even until she began to cough violently: Ah, this familiar smell, ah, I'm back!

Malemare seemed to have remembered something, calmed down her intoxicated expression, and ran out of the city lord's hall again, heading straight to a remote room that was previously guarded by a noble knight.

A treasure chest was found inside.

There really is a treasure chest. Wuming stretched his neck, What treasure is inside?

Malemare opened the box. There was still a gold prosthetic hand inside, but it was older and covered with mottled traces of use.

This... Wuming didn't know what to say.

Malemare completely ignored Wuming and Letina, hugged the prosthetic hand tightly, buried her head deep into the sleeve of the prosthetic hand, and breathed greedily.

His ha, ha ha... Malemare trembled all over, Ah... ah! This is the feeling, this taste, oh...

The Platinum Son, whose blood was cold, shuddered and hugged his shoulders:

Do you really want to cooperate with this kind of person?

Wuming clenched his fists: What's wrong with being an artist and having a bit of a taste for elegance? No problem!

Wuming shouted to Malemare: I support you, Master!

Anyway, as long as Malemare can sculpt, she can help him repair the golem. Even if he is holding a pile of excrement, Wuming will firmly support him.

Wuming came up to Malemare and rubbed his hands:

City Lord Mare, since your treasures are here, our agreement should be considered reached, right?

I will help you. Malemare and the golden prosthetic hand held their hands and raised their thumbs together.

Okay! Wuming was overjoyed, City Lord, can you take a trip to our camp and carry out the execution for us?

That's not okay, Malemare said. I have to be with my babies.

Wuming was a little embarrassed. If Malemare didn't make a trip, it wouldn't be convenient for him to transport Eleonora.

But seeing the depth of Malemare's obsession, he didn't want to say anything to make Malemare give up her treasure and leave Sunshade City for the time being.

Why don't you bring all the treasures? Wuming suggested.

That won't work. Malemare said, I have worked so hard to arrange all my treasures in the house. They are well-proportioned and beautiful. They are not easily damaged and can be played with at any time - they cannot be easily moved.

Malemare glanced at Wuming, and at the same time remembered Gewei's words, and glared at Wuming:

Don't underestimate my loyalty to Lady Marlenia. My loyalty can be seen from the moon, and I will never betray Lady Marlenia!

Wuming had a headache, and he didn't know how to solve the problem of Maremmare's lack of energy.

Forcibly tied up? Don't be quarrelsome with your partners.

Move the entire Riyin City there? It would be better to move the prisoners on death row.

While Wuming was struggling, Millicent came over.

Teacher - I finally found you, I'm done. Millicent walked towards Wuming, arranging her somewhat messy hair, The Rotten Knights are so enthusiastic, they always ask me to use Water Bird Flurry a few more times, and my hair is messed up... …”

Oh, here we come. Wuming was still thinking about Malemare and didn't pay much attention to Millicent.

Is this the city lord? Millicent looked at Malemare who was breathing with his prosthetic hand, and together with Letina, he took a few steps back with his arms folded, and used the flame to keep warm.

Yes, the Lord of Sunyin City, Maremmale. Lord of Marem, this is Millicent. Wuming introduced.

Mare hugged the prosthetic hand reluctantly. After hearing Wuming's introduction, she just nodded to Millicent politely as usual, and then continued to lower her head and rub the prosthetic hand.

After rubbing it for a few times, Malemare suddenly realized something was wrong. She suddenly raised her head and stared at Millicent.

Millicent was a little embarrassed when Malemare stared at her, but knowing that she was the city lord and a partner that the teacher valued, she politely forced out a stiff and awkward smile.

As if struck by the smile, Malemare tilted his head back and covered his heart with his golden prosthetic hand.

He...is sick? Millicent asked Wuming.

It's true that I'm a little sick. Wuming and Letina said in unison.

Malemare put her golden prosthetic hand behind her back, as if hiding a bouquet of roses. She suddenly lowered her body, knelt down in front of Millicent, gently picked up Millicent's hand, lowered her head to kiss her, and looked up at Millicent. 's eyes:

Please marry me.