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"The morning breeze blows and the flower petals scatter."
Priestess waved her tin staff, leaving a silver trail and crisp ringing every time she passed it. She recited prayers and danced her limbs.
"Your voice gently cleanses the world."
This is a sacred dance dedicated to God and imitating God.
The call to prayer passed through the square and reached the top of Montmartre.
"People pray to gods for blessings and hope to become more lucky."
Thalia talks about what she has learned over the years about human thought.
But having said that.
If you only look at the surface, you will feel that a grand festival is in full swing.
Today is not as harmonious as it seems.
Along the way, the two of them heard some conversations from passers-by.
Due to the turmoil they just experienced, the casualties and losses in Huadupariou that night were heavy. Humans and demons were wary of each other. There were even demonstrations and conflicts during the day today.
"Sky lanterns are used to guide the souls of the dead."
Lan Qi murmured, with a hint of regret in his tone.
"Under your care, emotions continue to grow."
The Priestess in the distance chanted loudly, her blessing——
"May love be like a trickle, gathering into a long-lasting ocean."
The bonfire went out, the crowd dispersed, and new tourists arrived.
Only the solitary lamp in the night sky still faithfully illuminates the earth.
I don’t know who took the first step, Lanci and Thalia continued to walk down the high ground and walked on the square leading to the temple.
"I didn't expect that the relationship between humans and demons in Huadu Parry would deteriorate in the end."
Thalia looked at the city illuminated by lights below her.
In the eyes of ordinary citizens, the initiator was the demon careerist Perlman, and those who attacked Huadu were the crazy demons.
Overnight, the peaceful urban area turned into a cruel battlefield, and anyone would be a little afraid of the demons.
"It can't be said completely. Since Huadu has chosen this way of coexistence, then maybe this is the only way to go. The process of mutual understanding will always be accompanied by conflicts."
Lan Qi nodded and said to Talia.
Walking on this mountain road that is sometimes rugged and sometimes gentle, various stalls gradually appeared on both sides, displaying a variety of products.
Masks hang on many stalls, including artistic Poisson-style masks and demon-style masks.
These masks were going to sell really well tonight.
Because the Temple of Love is holding a masquerade.
The original intention of the dance is to let Posen residents and demons put aside their prejudices and get along harmoniously.
Under the mask, you may be a human or a demon.
Everyone is the same.
"The Huatu Parrieux is actually a miracle in my opinion."
Thalia listened to Lan Qi's words and answered while walking around the Parrieux Festival Night Market with him.
A hundred years ago, she never imagined that she would be able to see a city where humans and demons lived together.
This trip to Posen can be said to have opened her eyes as a demon princess in history.
"So Perlman is a difficult person to evaluate. Although his faults are irreparable, his contributions still left a profound impact."
Among the three most impressive enemies for Lanci.
Only I feel more sorry for Perlman, because Perlman was once kind, so he was able to teach Nigel.
Nigel is like the young Pearlman, but Nigel and Pearlman are also fundamentally different. He has a real heart of steel.
In other words, what Nigel firmly believes in is not anyone or anything, but himself who will strengthen his belief.
"But didn't Perlman finally break his own ideals and go to the other extreme?"
Thalia had to admit that the demons were like this, prone to being overly emotional.
The more she gets used to and accepts life in human society, the more she feels that her original compatriots are about to become aliens.
"Perhaps he discovered when he was about to succeed that ninety-nine steps are one step after another."
Lan Qi looked at the dimly lit street ahead and said,
"If he finds that the last step is a goal that can never be reached, the more painful it will be. After all, as a pioneer and practitioner, he knows better than anyone else whether his ideal can be truly successful or is it just a fiasco. An illusory bubble.”
Lan Qi felt that if it were him before, he would have confidently thought that if he could meet Perlman earlier, he might be able to untie the knot in his heart and prevent the final tragedy in Huadu from happening.
But now that I think about it carefully, perhaps what Professor Pollao told him before setting off is more correct——
It does not mean that the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. Sometimes the greater your ability, the greater the consequences that may arise from a single thought. When your ability reaches a certain level, you need to learn to be an observer.
If it is not a bad situation that requires action, then you should consider what changes your intervention will bring.
Lan Qi only remembered Professor Borao's words at that time, but now that he thinks about it again, he really feels it.
Inoan's death made him need to think more instead of being overconfident.
"So Perlman was wrong from the beginning?"
Thalia lowered her eyes and asked softly.
She has always had doubts about the coexistence of demons and humans.
She didn't think that she and Antanas could really coexist with humans, because they were still pretending to be themselves so that they could live a life free from the world in Icerita.
This is not coexistence.
And like Hyperion, who lives in Icerite without any deception, even though she is a Duke's daughter, she has been wronged and prejudiced since she was a child. She is not happy, and she even dreams about the Icerite people. Don't think of her as a demon.
It would be a mistake for demons and humans to be together. She didn't know why, but she felt that her heart would become empty.
"I don't think I can give an answer."
Lanci looked at Thalia and replied.
The great wizard Parroni caused a disaster because of his hatred of the demons and left behind the seeds of hatred. The greed of the Senate of the past generations made it take root and germinate until it indirectly killed Perlman's daughter, passing the hatred to Perlman. Mann's place also led to the collapse of his ideals, triggering a new round of revenge.
Perhaps the turmoil caused by Pearlman will remember the hatred of the families of the victims on the human side, and it will break out again one day.
It's hard to say what the final outcome will be.
This is the reincarnation of cause and effect.
"Is this so?"
Thalia was not moved by Lanci's answer.
In other words, she seemed to have guessed the answer and was already ready to cover up her disappointment.
"But if you want me to say something, one party must believe it first. Even if you may be betrayed, you must believe it. Otherwise, if no one takes the initiative to take the first step, they will never be able to achieve a better ideal."
Lanci continued.
His tone was a little more determined, and the look he looked at Thalia had the same friendly smile as usual.
"..."
Thalia turned her head and stared at the side of his face.
Those cold and noble pupils couldn't hide some confusion and emotion.
It's like you want to keep him away from you, but at the same time you want to explore a little more.
Lan Qi also noticed her gaze, and the two looked at each other.
"What's wrong Tata?"
Lan Qi tilted his head and asked.
"Look, the mask."
Talia just said in a calm tone, and naturally moved her gaze to the stall behind Lan Qi.
Colorful masks covered the entire wall, shining brightly under the magic lamp.
They are either happy or sad, ferocious or gentle.
"The masks of the Posen Kingdom are indeed quite interesting. They are craftsmanship I have never seen before."
Lan Qi studied the masks with interest.
"Brother, Miss, these new handmade masks this year are definitely different from last year. My craftsmanship is quite good on this street!"
The stall owner noticed the gazes of the two people and immediately spoke to them enthusiastically.
According to previous years, they will definitely be sold out quickly, but this year the festival is not so lively, so the stall owners are taking the initiative to drum up business.
"..."
Thalia was thoughtful. She reached out and touched a purple-black mask with sharp horns, and her fingertips traced the uneven surface.
It seems that I miss this style very much.
"That's it, I want it."
Lan Qi on the side had already started to take out his wallet and said to the boss.
"You are really amazing, little brother. You can tell what your girlfriend wants at a glance."
The boss said with a smile.
These two customers were very happy to buy things, and he liked them very much.
Especially the demon masks are hard to sell tonight, so it's great that they are willing to buy them.
"We're not in that kind of relationship."
Both men immediately denied it.