You and me under the world tree

Is this because the quality of the battle armor is not enough, or because this is only the spiritual world, so it doesn't matter whether you wear the battle armor or not?

Lai Jin didn't know, he just stared blankly at his elder brother: the evil dragon Favnir just fell down without any words.

Maybe it was a fatal sword, maybe it wasn't, and Hodder just stood there after putting away the sword. Instead of leaving, he approached the dwarf warrior.

Half kneeling down, listening to his last words.

It was precisely because Huo De heard it clearly that the words could be clearly conveyed to Lai Jin.

"Lakin, I'm sorry to keep you running around for so long..."

Perhaps, for Fafnir, this is the biggest regret.

He is the eldest son in the family, and he has the consciousness to take on everything since he was a child.

The third son, Otel, can play freely, and the second son, Lai Jin, can always indulge in the forging business. Isn't it all because of the elder brother and father who support him?

The father governs the country, and the eldest brother guards the country. Because of the long life span, there is no need for Lakin and Autor to do anything by themselves.

"Favnir... big brother."

When those weak words reached his ears, Lai Jin just gritted his teeth.

Suddenly there was an absurd thought in his mind: what would happen if Hodder showed mercy?

No, it doesn't make sense...

After all, Lai Jin could tell the difference between right and wrong, and it was impossible for him to blame or resent something because of this kind of thing.

Think about the last act of Favenir, the evil dragon rushed all the way to the sky, and even attracted the sun goddess Sul and the Valkyrie who were driving.

If the evil dragon still retains the consciousness of his brother, it can only be said that it is doing it deliberately.

Fafnir must die at the hands of the warriors, this is to create momentum for the 'new star' Siegfried, and in the end, he also wants to die dignifiedly as a warrior.

"elder brother……"

"Lakin, it's not over yet." Just as the dwarf was staring at his brother's 'corpse', Hodder suddenly said.

For a moment, the dwarf felt that the man in front of him could talk to him.

However, this is impossible, because this is the 'memory' he showed to himself, that is to say, he made up his mind to show himself these things from the very beginning.

"Seeing all the way to the present, you should also know why your kingdom was destroyed."

This paragraph was just a message from Huo De. He didn't know where Lai Jin would be, so he simply said it to the door, and at the same time, he himself walked towards the "spiritual door".

"I think you have the obligation and the right to know the secret that your father and king will keep and pass on to you in the end, so be prepared, there is only one chance."

He pushed open the door, and behind it stood a man, his father: Hreidmar.

This is... teaching?

"Forging a weapon with the soul has a very long history in the dwarven tradition. Animals, monsters, and humans, our dwarves have always possessed this technological exploration spirit."

That's right, Lai Jin knew this. After all, he was an excellent blacksmith and craftsman. Of course he understood these techniques.

"But in fact, at the beginning, this technology did not belong to us dwarves, and even, it did not belong to the Nine Realms."

"Ok?"

After hearing Hreidmar's words, Lakin raised his head involuntarily.

"what?"

He seemed to hear something incredible, but Hreidmar obviously couldn't give him time to ask questions, because he couldn't hear it at all.

"I have no way to say more here. There is not enough time. The following is my experience and experience in this regard. No matter who you are, I hope you can make good use of it."

no……

What does not belong to the Nine Realms mean? ! !

Chapter 62: Because of being a king

Time seems short but at the same time extremely long.

During the time when the dwarves were asleep and their consciousness sank into the depths, Hodder just sat on the ground. He took out the board chess from Norway and played against Siegfried here.

By the way, in order to prevent some people from eavesdropping or peeping, he filled the gap above with a silence enchantment.

While playing chess, he also began to tell a story about dwarves.

Is Hodder a good narrator?

No, theoretically it shouldn't, because in The Nine Realms, a good narrator should be able to play an instrument like a lute.

Only the 'bards' that exist in this worldview can be called 'excellent'. They can not only make people indulge in the stories they narrate, but also make people admire their rhythms.

It is worth mentioning that apart from being proficient in rhythm and eloquence, bards also need to be proficient in one thing: whores.

It might sound weird... no, it should be pretty weird, but it's true:

A bard who only praises will be regarded as a 'sycophant', and a good bard will continue to be a bitch even if he is persecuted.

It is worth mentioning that it is said that Legney wrote no less than [-] satirical poems on his theme during his rule of the Netherlands. When he was defeated by the victorious prince of the Gothic Kingdom, the number of satirical poems increased dramatically.

What's more, they compared the Hengding family with the former Volsunger family, and came to two conclusions:

The first is the radicals. They think that the Valkyries have shit in their heads and choose the Hengding clan.

The second is the faction that praises the gods. They think that the war was caused because the gods needed to pick up the warriors of the Volsung family.

Well, this may seem like a twisted tradition to outsiders, but it is what it is.

In the eyes of most people, war is glorious. It is not only a means of gaining benefits, but also a sacred ceremony.

Let’s use an analogy. For example, the ancient king of Denmark: Wartooth King Harald, who once made Denmark the most powerful country in the atrium world.

His territory even extended to Iceland, including Norway.

According to common sense, Harald, who occupies most of the land in the atrium, should have no desires.

But this is not the case. When he was approaching his later years, it is said that he wrote a letter to his nephew, the former Swedish King Sigurd of Gitland.

The letter asked them to fight each other, because Harald didn't want to go to Helheim after his death, so he hoped to die with honor.

According to the legend, it was a glorious battlefield like a textbook, without any small movements. After the young Sigurd first arrived on the battlefield, he began to rest on the spot and wait for his opponent.

After Harald arrived on the battlefield, the generals of both sides walked out of their own troops, invited the Valkyrie to watch the battle, and then narrated the opponent's deeds.

The reason why there are so many cumbersome rituals is all to show their respect.

After these ceremonies, there was a fighting battle from morning to sunset. It is said that on the battlefield, Harald cast the rage technique taught by Odin himself.

He wears bear skin, a horned helmet, and holds a long sword and shield. His anger is his source of strength, and he can even be invulnerable.

Although his combat power declined sharply in his later years, it was far beyond the reach of ordinary warriors. Legend has it that he was picked up by Odin himself to Valhalla on the battlefield.

But by now, perhaps only the Valkyries know what happened.

After this battle, the king who had the most hope of unifying the atrium chose to destroy himself.

The Kingdom of Denmark at its peak was torn apart, Norway and Iceland took the opportunity to become independent, and the territories in the Mediterranean gradually formed the later Gothic Kingdom.

Had Harald not foreseen this result?

No, as a king who can conquer most of the Atrium world, Harald is definitely not an idiot.

Therefore, it can only mean that in their view, this tradition and honor is far more important than the interests of the kingdom, or even family members.

Of course, for this reason, Legney was extremely angry at the existence of 'satire', especially after the war, he killed a group of bards.

However, according to Valkyrie, these poets who were convicted for satirizing the king were finally picked up by Braki, the god of poetry, to play for the gods in the Wannian Garden under his control.

This is the case with true poets, whose melodies even the gods would not miss.

And Hodder is obviously not in this ranks, but it doesn't matter, in Siegfried's eyes, he is still an excellent narrator.

Maybe it's because this isn't someone else's story, but what Hodder saw with his own eyes, and every word he says has an empathetic simplicity.

And in the end, Siegfried couldn't help asking that question:

"why?"

"what why?"

"Why did Hreidmar do such a thing?"

"It's hard to understand?"

"Yes." Siegfried said while pinching the pawn chess piece in his hand.

His mind was no longer on the board game in front of him, and he was all on the story Hodder told... No, it was completely true.

He appears emotional because the incident is closely related to his adoptive father, Lakin.

It's not that Huo De couldn't understand this point. After all, emotionality is a characteristic of the Volsung family. Even the original Helgi would get angry because of some strong stimuli.

"Are you trying to say that Hreidmar can discuss it with his family?"

"Yes." Facing Hodder's gaze, Siegfried nodded slowly.

This is indeed his idea, and this idea is very suitable for his current age.

Give in?

trade off?

Trade-off?

Although Siegfried has always been asked by Hodder to think carefully, the above three are the kind of choices he is absolutely unwilling to make.

In particular, he still put himself and his eldest son on the scale, which he couldn't understand.

"If there is no act of resistance, what's the point?"

This is where Siegfried is concerned.

It's not that he thinks that the act of 'giving in' is wrong. After all, gods are powerful. Even his uncle Huo De once chose to use 'fake death' to hide his identity and cover up his traces.

However, this kind of willingness to give up his life without hesitation completely exceeded the bottom line in his cognition.

What's more, Hreidmar's plan cost his eldest son's life!

"Being cursed, self-confined for a hundred years, and finally killed by..." Siegfried was so excited that he was incoherent at the end, perhaps because he thought that it was himself who killed Fafnir, "this kind of pain If it were me, I would definitely go crazy, how could Hreidmar let her child suffer such pain?"

"So, what do you mean, if you change your position, suppose Hreidmar slashes his son to death, and then he turns into an evil dragon, you can accept it?"

"Of course not!" Hearing Hodder's words, Siegfried couldn't help retorting.

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore."

Seeing that Siegfried wanted to say something, Hodder just shook his head.

"Just remember that Hreidmar is a king, and Fafnir is a prince."

That's why they finally decided to carry out this crazy plan...

Chapter 63: Baby Dragon

king, prince...

When these two titles came into his ears, Siegfried's slightly agitated mood calmed down more than half.

For these two titles, he is still very sensitive.

His uncle Howard had told him countless times: Kings and nobles have responsibilities that must be borne.

After traveling for more than a year, Siegfried has a clearer understanding of this "responsibility".

What is a king?

When they bear this identity, they lose their qualifications to travel, because a king must stay in his own kingdom and his own royal city to make people feel at ease.

They have a supreme status and enjoy national reverence, but these are not born.

The people respect the king and his heirs, and in contrast, they must also offer something equivalent, which is the 'sense of security'.

While the king enjoys the supreme treatment, he should consider the interests of the people who give him such treatment and love.

When to be assertive and when to discuss with those around you are all in your control.

It can be said that this is definitely not an easy position. Glory and wealth bring great and heavy responsibilities.