They don't want me to work harder

It was a doll theater the size of a carriage!

The dolls inside are each [-] centimeters tall, with delicate expressions and exquisite costumes. They are complete with knights, wizards, wyverns and demons, and they can fight together!It's obviously a wooden weapon, but sparks appear when it collides!

To this extent, it can be said to be a three-dimensional small movie!

When Zoe and Katyusha were attracted by the performance, Richard's eyes were aimed at the person behind the theater.

It was a short, fat young man in his 20s with orange hair. He was manipulating silk threads and dubbing a dozen characters in Common Chinese with a strong accent.

And his strength... that's right, he's a high-level bronze player.

Richard narrowed his eyes slightly.

At this moment, after the scene was over, the young man saluted everyone, took off his hat and collected coins, and also noticed Richard and his party.

He winked at Richard and Luvia and showed an honest smile:

"You look like a perfect match!"

Jingle!

Luvia popped a gold coin into the hat!

"Thank you ma'am!"

Jingle Jingle!

Luvia has a high explosion rate!

stop stop stop!

Richard didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Seeing that the man was temporarily idle after circling around in a circle, he couldn't help but curiously asked: "Why are you performing on the street with your skills as a bronze medalist?"

"Ah, you have such a sharp eye."

The man smiled: "But you are ridiculous. Bronze is nothing in the city of Idaril. What's more, I am still a new arrival from outside. I have no business, no friends, and no experience. I accidentally spent too much money." , the wallet will be deflated."

"I happen to like doll theaters. When I saw the festival here, I wanted to take the opportunity to set up a stall and earn some food money."

Richard nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

The colorful world of Idaril can indeed drain many low-level professionals who come here for the first time.

At this time, the aroma of steak wafted from the nearby streets.

Gollum.

Richard subconsciously looked at Luvia...

Then he felt a chill on his neck.

Just listen to Luvia whisper with a hint of coldness: "It's not me."

I know, I know, put away your murderous intention!

"Ahaha, sorry."

The fat young man opposite touched his forehead in embarrassment: "I've been performing for a day and I'm a little hungry... You are the same, right?"

Richard didn't deny it.

It's indeed dinner time.

The fat young man immediately said enthusiastically: "To be honest, the owner of a nearby restaurant and I are fellow villagers. He promised that as long as I attract customers for him, he can eat at half price..."

Ah no, do you want to say this directly?Shouldn't it be a little circuitous?

"...You guys eat all kinds of delicacies from the mountains and the sea on weekdays, right? Are you a little tired of it? Although my hometown Guamala is not a big place, it is still very famous for barbecue and seafood. If you don't mind, you can come here For a change!”

Needless to say, Richard, who had been eating at St. Goethe's restaurant for a year, really became somewhat interested in the other party's frankness.

Guamala, he has also heard of this place, is a small island country located west of Vandan in the south of the empire - but it is still larger than Connaught - and became a vassal of the empire four or five years ago.

He turned his head and saw that the girls were also very interested, so he agreed.

"Great, you guys come with me! By the way, my name is Anton, Anton Wallag."

"Nice to meet you, my name is Richard..."

After walking another 100 meters, they arrived at their destination, which was a medium-sized restaurant on the second floor. There were two fake coconut trees at the door, which gave it a very southern flavor.

Under the leadership of Anton, they sat directly by the window on the second floor.Richard took a look at the menu and thought it was not expensive, so he ordered a table full of them without hesitation.

Including desserts made of bananas and beans, beef stewed with potatoes, tomatoes and peppers, and pop-up pies made by stuffing cheese and meat into peppers...

And Anton was also persuaded by Richard to stay and eat together. Out of gratitude, he introduced the background of each dish while eating, like a tour guide.

Richard was very satisfied with the meal.

After eating and drinking, he couldn't help but curiously asked: "Anton, why did you come to Idaril? To study, or to travel?"

Just when Anton was about to answer, several people in suits and ties at the next table started talking loudly:

"This shop specializes in Guamala cuisine. It looks quite interesting... Hey, speaking of Guamala, have you been there?"

"The company has arranged business trips. It's a pretty deserted place, but it's famous for its gold mines."

"Oh, I remembered. When the generals returned from the conquest, they paraded on the Central Avenue with their trophies. There were several statues of golden birds and golden snakes. They were very spectacular."

"Where are those things now?"

"Victory Museum..."

It was visible to the naked eye that Anton's mood dropped.

A few seconds later, he shrugged at Richard and said: "I'm here to participate in the Easter competition. I heard that as long as you get the top three, you can ask the great emperor to fulfill a wish. I...I mean, who Can you resist this temptation?"

"That's right, then, I wish you victory!"

Richard raised his glass, and there was laughter on the table.

Afterwards, everyone enjoyed more desserts - the strong physiques of the professionals allowed them to freely satisfy the greed of their tongues without worrying about overeating.

At this time, Anton occasionally left the table with the excuse that he wanted to go home to take care of his family, but in fact he ran to the balcony on the other side of the second floor, looking at Idaril who was gradually shrouded in the night, silently.

Until Richard followed secretly: "So, you didn't just come to the competition just for fame and money, right?"

"You... are so perceptive."

Anton smiled bitterly: "But my real purpose may be disappointing."

Richard shook his head, looked directly into Anton's eyes and said, "You can tell from the accent that I'm not from the Empire either."

Anton was stunned for a few seconds, feeling that the young man in front of him was younger than him, but his temperament was like that of an elder in the family. He paused and finally said calmly:

"There is a gold statue of an arowana in my hometown, which is half a meter high and has a history of 300 years. I worshiped it every year when I was a child. But the year before last, it was snatched away by the imperial army and sent to the museum here... Damn it, this The Imperial people never value our treasures! Without incense or oil, they just let them gather ashes in the corner!"

"I want to take it home. I hope my younger brothers and sisters can also see the relics of my ancestors... But I have no money and no power, but I heard that there is a record of bronze medals in the Easter competition, so I want to give it a try try."

Richard frowned slightly and sighed.

Has the imperialist festival's entertainment competition become the only hope left for the people of Guamala?

"...That's hard."

"Thanks for your concern, but I have to try."

"I wish you success, seriously."

Richard left five gold coins on the railing.

Again, he is willing to support all forces that are interested in resisting the empire.

What's more, Anton's experience reminded him of some things from his previous life...

"Thanks, I'll put them to good use."

Anton accepted the money, saluted solemnly, and then went to the back door of the restaurant - he was staying at the home of the owner of the restaurant.

Richard turned around and was about to go back to continue eating when he heard another female voice coming from the balcony:

"Feel sorry."

At first glance, it was Luvia.

"Why did you follow me out?" Richard smiled and said: "The tragedy in Guamala is not your fault, don't be so sensitive."

"It's not about being sensitive."

Luvia said sincerely: "It's just that I've been thinking about this recently."

After the fifth simulation, Luvia began to reflect.

The several tragedies between her and Richard were, to some extent, related to Richard's desire to save the country - including the last time he was simulated to be killed by a mysterious legend. She felt that if Richard did not want to save the country, why would he participate? What about internal strife in the empire?

So she realized that if she wanted to get a happy ending in reality, she had to find a way to solve the problem.

However, now, she has not thought of any other reliable way to avoid being hostile to the empire other than becoming a legend herself and actively providing asylum.

...And whether Richard can accept this method is still unknown.

After hesitating for a moment, Luvia took the initiative and asked:

"Richard, what would your ideal Connacht look like?"

"This is a really big problem."

Richard sighed and said slowly: "I want too much, wealth, education, medical care, and... independence."

"To be honest, for a country with a population of 50, it is a bit fanciful to achieve all the above, so I don't have much obsession. I will just go wherever I can."

Luvia recalled her experiences in simulations, and she believed that Richard would go further than anyone imagined...

She nodded slightly and said solemnly: "You can definitely do it...I will also help you."

"Thank you for your encouragement."

Richard responded equally seriously.

He knew how hard-earned this blessing was for someone like Luvia, who had a well-established and prosperous empire.

Whizzing!

boom!

At this time, at the end of the Former King's Avenue, people gathered and lit magical fireworks to bless the festival.

Colorful and magnificent patterns unfolded one after another in the night, making every audience member's face seem to be filled with rainbows.