Three Philosophical Questions for Travelers

They took ten days' supplies.Bagu intends to return after five days, because he knows that if the fishman island is too far away, the island will lose its strategic significance, even if it is found, it will be useless.

So two brave adventurers set sail, and they left North Bay with sailors, food, wine and the fisherman's daughter to find Fishman Island.

Then they were drawn into the labyrinth of the sea.

It was a strange scene that Bagu had never seen before—the wind and the current lost their direction, and the compass pointed to the sky; dark clouds and sunny days appeared alternately, and the sun was playing hide-and-seek with them.

The young adventurer was in a panic, not knowing where to sail.Bugu decides to return, and everyone agrees with him except Kilps.

Kirpus Rossia was an experienced captain, with wisdom and courage.He said to Bagu: "If we shrink back now, we shall be lost forever in the labyrinth of the sea."

Kilps, he's going to keep going.

He analyzed the direction of the ocean current and the wind direction of these days to Bagu, and he asked the draftsman to make a detailed table.He told Ba Gu that we have reached the outer layer of the maze, if we go back, we will get into the depths of the maze instead.At that time, the land will be "close in sight, far away in the sky".

Kilps analyzed the feasibility of all this for him, but in the end Bagu asked a question: We passed through the maze but did not find the Fishman Island, what should we do?

The captain replied: "Then we will be buried in the sea and go to meet the sea god like a warrior."

This courage moved Bagu.

Ba Gu, Lan Zuo, and Kilps, they are three completely different people.If Lan Chu is a gear machine made of rationality, then Ba Gu is a bull made of molten iron.Only Kilps, he is both rational and brave.Even in the face of the unpredictable sea, he can stand up and point the scimitar at the stormy waves.He plans the route with his mind, disperses the dark clouds with his roar, and welcomes the triumphant return with a song...so Bagu believes in him.

Ba Gu became cruel: If I get lost in the sea, it can only mean that I don't have the life to be a king.But I shall be born a king, so I shall not die here.

So Bagu gave a speech to boost morale and make every sailor work hard.People no longer think about looking back, but only about moving forward.Kilpes climbed up the mast and ordered with his saber that any sailor who did not obey his orders would be quartered and fed to the fish.

Courage finally allows them to escape the maze of the sea.

And they did find Murloc Island.

He really found it, and it only took seven days—maybe someone was trapped in the maze for 77 days, and finally arrived at the Fishman Island by coincidence, so there is a legend of 77 days.But in fact, Murloc Island is very close to the land.Later, they became familiar with the sea area, and it took only two and a half days for them to return.Kilps even said he was confident of going faster.

As the legend goes, Mermaid Island is huge, almost equivalent to a Viscounty.There are hot springs, freshwater lakes, jungles and pastures here, and it is not a problem to raise tens of thousands of people here.

Of course, there are also murlocs here—black scale murlocs, a savage and ugly monster.They are generally a head shorter than humans, with black scales on their bodies, square faces and round eyes, wearing animal skins, and drinking raw water.These guys were not friendly to Bugu. When Bugu ordered them to bow down as princes and ennoble their leader, the murlocs threw bones and stones at him and attacked him with fishbone swords.After killing several weak murlocs, Bugu retreated from the island.

The leader of the murlocs said: "If you go out, you will never come back!" He believed that the labyrinth of the ocean could protect them.

But a month later, Ba Gu returned with his fleet.He slaughtered all the murloc soldiers and captured the rest as slaves.Then he established an outpost here called: Shooting Eagle City.

He hoped that the eagle banner of the northerners would be shot down here like an arrow.

In the next few years, he transported people and food here one after another, turning it into a front-line fortress.When he became king, Eagle City had garrisoned [-] soldiers. Today, there are ports and fortresses here. As long as he gives an order, Captain Kilps can lead the storm fleet to set off from here and reach Eagle Head City. rear port.

Most of the export and import of northerners' supplies depend on the port of Eagle Head City.This port is under the protection of Eagle Head City, with the castle to the south and the sea to the north, so they think they can sit back and relax.If a strange soldier falls here, the northerners will surely die!

Today, Bagu Kahn and his prime minister Lan Zuo are on guard at the port of Sands Castle, waiting for the return of their admiral Kipps Rosia.The three of them communicated the plan for the last time, and confirmed that the preparations were complete before they could attack the northern border.

However, the wind was cold and the waves were gentle, but the general did not arrive.Lan Que sneezed from the cold and said, "Your Majesty, I don't think he will be able to come."

Bugu glared at him and said, "If he doesn't come, we won't be able to start a war with the northerners in the spring. If we can't start a war, we'll all be finished."

Lan Zuo said: "Not necessarily. Your Majesty, have you forgotten what I said before? We can give up the northern part of the Gulf and go to the River Bend. Give them the Golden Sand Castle. We now have Fenglei Castle. "

Ba Gu didn't take it seriously, and said, "Can that bitch Alian Miao really be trusted? I don't like this group of insidious and cunning vampires, Lan Zuo, let me tell you, the bastards in Wine City and the murlocs in Xiongshan Mountain are the same thing!"

"Then what do you think?" Lan Zuo asked him.

Bugu said: "You told me before that Alianmi made his youngest son the master of Fenglei Castle, and secretly united with Wine City to resist the northern nobles. Yes, I know they have motives and abilities, but they resisted the northern nobles It has nothing to do with me, do you understand? They didn't swear allegiance to me, the king! Even now, the nobles in the Reach still suspect that I am behind the scenes, how the hell am I going to ally with such a person?"

Lan Zuo spread his hands and said, "Wars are inherently cunning. Your Majesty, do you think that other than a kind-hearted person like me, there will be anyone who is really willing to serve you?"

"Kilps too."

"Well, counting him, it means the three of us are going to fight against the whole world." Lan Chu looked into the distance, "If luck is unlucky, it might be the two of us going to fight against the whole world—Your Majesty, I think Kilpus is I can't come, go back, it's too cold."

Bagu said angrily: "He must come! I order him to come!"

"Then can you order the sea?" Lan Zuo showed a subtle smile.

"I can conquer the sea!" Ba Gu glared at the vast ocean in front of him, "If he doesn't come tomorrow, I won't wait! I'm going to find him!"

Chapter 24: The Little King and the Great Knight, [-]

Chapter 24: The Little King and the Great Knight

Tianhu is too cold to accommodate people, and there is no way to play "Big Sweet Potato Stick Cream Cake".

The little king took all his family members into the warm palace, and he then moved into the bedroom.Eagle Head City's bedroom is a splendid palace made of crystal bricks, white stones and night stones. It is so big that he still gets lost occasionally after living in it all his life.Because of this, the little king didn't want to live here.

The little king liked small places--little villages, little houses, little women.He likes to lie on his secret little bed with his petite princess in his arms.The bunk was so small that they had to hug tightly to get into it.In winter, he hugged the girl he loved like this, curled up in the gap between the quilt and the bed, and listened to the crackling fire, and the wind, snow and frost in the world would no longer exist.

Cade Heworth was small from the day he was born.He also knew very well that he was not made to be a king.A baron—no, a landowner—he was quite happy.Living in his own manor every day, watching the sunrise and sunset, life is to beat slaves, drink and fuck women.

The North is too big, really too big.So old that his elder brother went to be a bard.

"Farne Heworth." He lay on the big bed in the bedroom, stretching out his hand towards the ceiling as high as the sky, "You rotten-eyed bastard."

He was alone in the huge room.The wall seemed to be a hundred steps away from him. He couldn't see the edge of the world, couldn't touch the zenith, and couldn't feel any peace of mind.

He can't control this place.

Just like he couldn't control the Northern Territory, the Vulcan Cult, and the three Dukes.

After killing Hassan Heron, things didn't get much better.The two dukes, Klaus and Bullland, made false claims with him. They flattered him and were loyal to him on the surface, but they refused to really fight for him.Lastor in the extreme north is willing to fight with him, but the little king dare not use Lastor.The little king didn't dare to give them power, or let them do meritorious deeds - the Lastor family was more dangerous than the Gulf people.

All these things are tangled like a mess. If you want to sort out the clues, you need to start recalling when Pharaoh was still there 20 years ago.

Courts, trials, riots... and terrible roars echoed in the little king's head...

At the beginning, the Great Knights were united with the Lastor family, and their strength was comparable to that of the imperial power, and even had a faint tendency to surpass the imperial power.In order to avoid this situation, Lao Wang decided to use the power of Vulcan Cult to maintain his rule.Later, Exlid, the leader of Vulcan concocted a crime and sentenced the Grand Knight Commander to be a "traitor".

The Lastor family—these simple and honest northern barbarians didn't understand what happened at all. It was just that overnight, the four lords of Lastor except the Duke became prisoners.Next, the Duke's eldest son, the only Grand Knight Commander at the time, and the number one warrior in the North: Candine Lastor was imprisoned in the Tongtian Tower.

Since then, the Grand Knight's power has been divided into three: Hassan Herren, Karen Sass, and Candine served as the three knight commanders.Among them, Kan Zhuen is only the titular Grand Knight Commander.His duty is to guard the Tongtian Tower, and he is actually imprisoned in the Tongtian Tower, no different from a prisoner.

Later, Hassan Heron framed Karen Sass, and then monopolized the power, that is another story.

The problem now is that Hassan Heron is dead, and there is no one among the great knights who can fight.Although the little king had the confidence to fight the Mad King of the Gulf, he didn't dare to fight Bakugan on horseback.

He needs a warrior who can really lead the army, charge, and have high martial arts skills.

Cade looked out the window, where the holy fire of Babel was burning.Ever since Kan Zhuien was imprisoned in Tongtian Tower, the holy flame has never been extinguished.

The former Grand Knight Commander, also known as Candine Lastor, the Dragon Slaying Knight, was a great knight.He has noble character and high martial arts skills.His life is strict and self-disciplined. Even if he is a prisoner, he trains and practices every day, and he never slackens.

He must still be able to fight now, thought the little king.

There was a knock on the door in the distance.

"Come in," said the little king.

The butler gently opened the door and walked in, "Your Majesty, there is a man named Ah Nan asking to see you outside. He has the prime minister's paper in his hand."

"A'nan?" He sat up from the bed, "Oh, I remembered, the prime minister once told me. His name is...A'nan Nemendus, he is a businessman, right?"

The housekeeper said: "I don't know who he is. This person is handsome and thin, and he looks like—"

"Okay, I know this person. The prime minister told me about him when he was still alive." Cade got out of bed, put on the king's big robe over his pajamas, and put on slippers. "Let's go see him."

The butler stopped him and said, "Your Majesty, you can't dress like this to meet guests."

"I am the king, and I have the final say."

"But it's not royal, Your Majesty." The steward bowed to him.

The little king groaned impatiently and said, "Okay then, call the sisters Yaffe and let them change my clothes."

"I can help you change your clothes," said the butler.

"But I don't want the old man to touch my beautiful body." He patted his protruding belly and sighed, "Forget it, I'll change it myself. Wait for me outside for a while."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Moments later, Cade put on the king's clothes.

The blond businessman was waiting for him in the hall outside. Cade followed the butler to the hall, and saw the man standing by the table with his hands curled up and his head bowed.The housekeeper prepared chairs and hot drinks for him, but he obviously didn't dare to enjoy these things.

"Sit down, my friend," the King said to him.

The man named Ah Nan bowed deeply, and then said: "This palace is really beautiful, Your Majesty." He sat down carefully, with his buttocks only one-third of the chair, and his hands flat on his knees superior.

"Don't be so reserved, I know who you are." Cade sat opposite him, "The Prime Minister told me about you, saying that you are a kind, honest, and smart man."

"Lord Chloe praises me too much." He laughed awkwardly, "I'm just a businessman, nothing special."

The king said to him: "I also know the purpose of your coming. You want to go to Tongtian Tower, right?"

Ah Nan nodded solemnly, and said, "Yes, Your Majesty. I want to know whether my father... is a traitor."

Cade sighed—the case back then was as complicated as old vines entangled in a mud pond. After so many years, no one knows what is right and what is wrong.But Cade knew that Candine Lastor was indeed a victim of political struggle, and he was clean.

Shall I send this man to see Campbell?Cade thought to himself, the paladin Kan Zhuen hasn't been out of Babel Tower for many years, and I haven't seen him either.

Maybe this is an opportunity.

The Little King and the Great Knight, II

The Little King and the Great Knight, II

"Ah Nan, I can take you to have a few words with Can Zhuen, but you must know that Can Zhuen...is just a prisoner now. Anything he says is meaningless." This must be confessed Part, thought the king.

"Yes, I understand. I just want to... stop having nightmares."

"Well, let's go to Tongtian Tower." The king stood up, "I will go with you."

"Are you going with me? Ah...ah, I'm so honored, Your Majesty!" The merchant's face changed several times when he said this, "Then please...please..."

"Come with me, friend." The little king tried his best to be approachable, otherwise he was afraid that this guy would be scared to death.

The attendants set up a chariot, and the king invited Ah Nan to ride with him in the chariot.The businessman waved his hands in fright and said, "No, I dare not! I'm a commoner and I'm not qualified to ride in your car."

But the king said: "The prime minister asked me to take you to Tongtian Tower,"

The guard searched Ah Nan, and then the two got into the car.They sat facing each other, Ah Nan lowered his head, his hands were clutching his knees, his fingers were trembling.

The car is on the road.Cade lifted the window and took a breath of cold air.Cade also knew he was getting too close to this man, but he had a reason for doing so.

Cade said to him, "Ah Nan, then you have to ask Kan Zhuien some questions for me, listen carefully."

"I am all ears, Your Majesty." Ah Nan said.

So the king ordered him: "I want you to ask him three questions: First, who do you serve now? Who do you want to serve? Second, can you still fight on the battlefield? How is it compared to before? Third, chant Where is the bard now?"

"I remember." Ah Nan said.

"Very good," the king nodded. "Ask these three questions clearly. If you can't satisfy me, you won't have a place in the car going back."

As the cold wind blew, Ah Nan's face was livid, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty! I will definitely ask him three questions, I swear!" He said loudly.

The little king laughed, "Hahaha! I'm so scared! There is no car to go back, so you can walk back! Or you can go back on a horse! I'm just kidding you, young friend!"

Ah Nan lowered her head and dared not speak.After the laughter ended, there was a long silence between the two.

Soon after, they came to Tianhu.

The Tongtian Pagoda was built on the mountain behind Tianhu Lake. Today, the tower is still shining with the holy flame of heaven.Legend has it that the Creator left the original fire here, and the descendants of the northern border built a tower on this fire to guard the fire of heaven forever.

The lights of the Tongtian Tower can also be seen on the Eagle Head City.Looking from a distance, it is just a star on the ridge, as if it can be snuffed out with a hand.However, when walking down the mountain, people can gradually feel how huge the Tongtian Tower is.

That's the same as another castle on the Eagle's Head Mountains.The Tongtian Pagoda is nine stories high, and a golden flame burns on it day and night.However, the surrounding area of ​​the tower is bleak, the land is covered with lonely snow, and icicles hang on the dead branches.Cantrun has lived in this place for more than ten years, the little king thought to himself, a knight, an honorable and upright knight.Compared with him, a villain like Hassan Heron is not worth mentioning.

When the little king was still a little king, he admired Kan Zhuen very much.As the Great Knight Commander of the Empire at that time, Camtrane had all the honors that the king could bestow on him.He is wise, brave, strong in martial arts, and full of pride. Cade knows that he will never be like him in his life, and it is for this reason that he admires this man even more.

However, times have changed, Cade is now the king, and his idol is a prisoner.

I'm going to get him out sooner or later, Cade thought. I need him in life, and I need him even more in death.

Surrounded by guards, the king came down to the gate of Tongtian Tower.There are two tall monks in black robes standing in front of the door, they are silent monks, the gatekeepers of Tongtian Pagoda.The king saluted them according to the custom, and the monks also saluted.Then the king wanted to bring people in, but they stopped him.

The silent monk told him with gestures: Only one person can enter at a time, even the king.

Cade thought for a while, and said, "Ah Nan, go in by yourself." I don't need to follow him to monitor him, anyway, this timid businessman would not dare to lie to me, Cade thought to himself.

Ah Nan saluted: "Yes, Your Majesty." Then he walked into Tongtian Tower.

It was cold outside, so Cade went back to the carriage to rest.The coldness in the mountains is doubled, and thick blankets can't stop the cold wind.Cade misses Sister Jaffe very much at this moment.They were a pair of passionate southern girls, their body temperature was like coals in winter, enough to melt Cade physically and mentally.

Cade looked at the tower and thought to himself: Cantien lives alone in this ghost place, no women, no food and wine, just a group of old men who can't speak.If it were me, I would have hanged myself.