Chapter 726 The whole story and right and wrong
Chapter 726 The whole story and right and wrong
Uncle grandpa?
After hearing the conversation on the other side of the pillar, Leon, who wanted to leave quietly, suddenly paused.
I remember that before in the backstage, the female cleaner once mentioned the identity of her uncle, so the person on the other side of her "phone call" was the current director of the Aquarius Branch?
"Haha, come back if you miss home~"
Not knowing that someone was "eavesdropping", Director Balto of the Aquarius Branch smiled at his unhappy niece across the celestial globe and comforted her gently:
"You are not from 'that side' originally. Although you are a princess, you have spent more time here than in the palace. You have basically never been involved in government affairs. It is normal that you cannot handle those things well."
After hearing her uncle's comfort, the depressed female cleaner finally felt a little better.
Unfortunately, when the cleaning lady thought of what she had seen before she hid away, that was Leon standing beside the smiling Queen Veronica and "having a good chat" with envious envious people from various countries, she could not help but whispered with envy:
"But he has little experience in government affairs, but he can do it very well..."
he?
Director Aquarius on the other side of the small mirror was slightly startled, and then asked curiously:
"Who is the 'he' you're talking about? The future Aquarius director?"
"Yes, that's him."
After nodding slightly, the female cleaner sniffed and said a little frustratedly:
"Leon is about the same age as me, and I don't think I've ever heard of him having any experience in government affairs, but he did a great job, much better than me.
Just now I was surrounded by a group of messengers who were scolding me... It didn't seem like scolding, they were just yelling at me very loudly. But Leon was very nice. The messengers on his side seemed to like him very much. They were all surrounding him and smiling at him in a very friendly way. Everyone was praising him.
Woohoo...I wish I could be like him."
"..."
After hearing the envious hum of the cleaning lady, Leon, who had stayed a little longer out of curiosity because he heard her mention his name, suddenly couldn’t help but scratch the back of his head in embarrassment.
Although the envoys here are indeed praising me and seem to be in a harmonious relationship, the situation here is actually not what you imagine.
Those envoys praised me continuously because they wanted to ask Veronica for something. In the face of such huge benefits, even if I farted in public, I guess someone would analyze the rhyme and rhythm and come to the conclusion that the fart was amazing.
Rather than saying that they were satisfied with my "performance", it would be more accurate to say that they regarded me as a breakthrough point, hoping to gain favor with me and strive to get a bigger piece of the pie when the inheritance of the Korok Kingdom was divided.
"Really? Then he is really amazing."
Not knowing the true situation at the banquet, Director Aquarius, who had received the wrong information from the one-sided statement of the female cleaner, could not help but said with admiration:
"I have read the investigation record of the future Aquarius director. I remember that four months ago, he was just an ordinary person with a hard-pressed life and had no experience in government affairs.
I didn't expect that after just a few months of training, he not only gained the strength comparable to that of a true god, but could even handle diplomatic occasions with ease... Perhaps there really are such geniuses in this world who are born with knowledge!"
"..."
Stop praising me, stop praising me. Things are not what you think. If you continue to praise me, I really can’t bear it.
……
"Uncle Grandpa!"
When Leon felt extremely ashamed, the female cleaner on the other side of the pillar couldn't help it and complained with tears in her eyes:
“Shouldn’t you comfort me now and tell me that I’m just a little young and I can be as powerful as Leon in the future? You… wuwu…”
"Ahahaha, sorry sorry."
Looking at his niece who was pouting, Director Aquarius in the mirror couldn't help but apologize with a smile, and then consoled her in a gentle voice:
"Merry, there aren't that many omnipotent geniuses in this world, and there's probably only one person as talented as him. You don't have to compete with him in everything. Just be yourself and be good enough."
"I...I'm just a little unwilling..."
The female cleaner faltered upon hearing this, and leaned over the table holding a small mirror, muttering in a low voice with a hint of resentment:
"He and I are about the same age. We were both level three cleaners before. Our talents don't seem to be too different. At least we were both selected by the Five Palaces. In the future... we should both be able to become directors. But he seems to be better than me in everything..."
"Oh, it's not that different actually!"
Upon hearing this, Director Aquarius in the mirror waved his hand and said:
"He is just a little stronger than you, the missions he completes are a little more difficult, he has killed a little more True Gods, his personality is a little more mature, his political methods are a little more experienced, his talent for mysticism is a little higher, and his future achievements are greater... um... In short, he is just a little bit inferior."
Looking at his niece's eyes reddening again in the mirror, Director Aquarius hurriedly stopped his inventory and began to console her:
“You may indeed be quite far behind, but not everything here is meaningful. After all, you are just cleaners. Whether you are good at handling government affairs or suitable for dealing with people are all trivial matters to you.
The most important thing for you is whether you can stand in front of all humans when danger strikes, protect our race from wind and rain, and ensure the smooth continuation of the entire human race."
At this point, the blue-haired old man in the mirror hesitated for a moment, then looked at his niece with a confused look in her eyes, and said in a gentle voice:
"Meli, your 'battlefield' is not at the banquet, nor at the negotiation table or conference room. Like your mother, you should be at the forefront of the human race."
Like my mother?
After muttering to herself twice, the female cleaner opened her mouth slightly, then pursed her lips again and said in an inaudible voice:
"But in the end, my mother also..."
"Mei Li, even though your mother didn't come back, her departure also allowed more people to come back alive. Her sacrifice was worth it."
Director Aquarius in the mirror sighed and said with a somewhat lonely look:
"I know that you and Harvey have always been somewhat resentful of our decision, and Harvey has not said a word to me for seven or eight years. But, Mellie, there are many things in this world that need to be done by someone.
In addition, you are not the only ones who have lost family members. The future Aquarius director, like you, also lost his parents at a very young age.
At least you have me and your father to take care of you. He doesn't even have the right to grieve. He has to work hard to take care of his brothers and sisters. He even joined the Cleanup Bureau because his sister was critically ill and he had to volunteer himself..."
"what?"
After hearing about Leon’s past life from her uncle, the female cleaner couldn’t help but open her eyes wide and said with a sigh:
"Is Leon...having such a hard time? He usually looks quite happy!"
"True pain is never spoken of."
The blue-haired old man in the mirror sighed.
"In short, he is more mature than you because he has to be mature. Although you have had some bad experiences, you still have the right to be naive and even willful. If he were to choose, he would probably want a complete family more than the maturity and talent that you envy... That's right."
At this point, Director Aquarius seemed to remember something and said seriously:
"Meili, you should just keep what I just told you to yourself. Don't tell anyone else about it, and don't mention it in front of the future Aquarius director."
"I won't." The female cleaner shook her head and said sympathetically:
"Leon must have had a hard time getting over the pain. He must be upset if I mention this to him."
"It's more than just uncomfortable..."
Upon hearing this, Director Aquarius said helplessly:
"I didn't let you mention this because of the cause of his parents' death... The investigation report stated that his parents were both mechanics and died in the war six years ago."
The war six years ago?
After hearing what Director Aquarius said, the female cleaner was slightly startled, and then her eyes suddenly widened.
"Six years ago? That's not..."
"It was the last war your father personally commanded when he was still able to get out of bed."
"..."
"So strictly speaking, the reason why he lost his parents was closely related to what your father did."
Looking at the female cleaner who suddenly fell silent and had an extremely complicated expression, Director Aquarius in the mirror sighed again and said in a gentle voice:
“Meli, you don’t need to feel any psychological burden. Your father is not a bad person. Especially for the entire Northern Kingdom, he may be the best king in the past three hundred years.
However, like your brother Harvey, his kindness is only meaningful to the citizens of the Northern Kingdom. In the eyes of the citizens of other countries, your father is the most ambitious and ruthless king in the Northern Kingdom."
The female cleaner couldn't help but clench her palms when she heard this, then bit her lip and asked:
"So my father...is he right or wrong?"
"Hard to say."
The blue-haired old man in the mirror shook his head and then asked:
"Merry, what do you think is right? And what is wrong?"
"I……"
After thinking for a while, the female cleaner said with a slightly depressed look:
"The war six years ago was about invading others, and many people died on both sides, including Leon's parents, so...so my father..."
"You think your father is wrong?"
"Um……"
"Then do you know? In the war six years ago, although he was the invading party, before that, the entire Northern Kingdom had been suffering from disguised blackmail."
After recalling the original situation, Director Aquarius said:
“Before your father fought that battle, the enemy used the road passes and ice-free ports to block the North’s coal and grains every few years. These were vital things to the Northern Kingdom.
I remember the worst year, when even the price of coal in Rehe City nearly doubled by 20 times, and countless people from all walks of life froze to death or starved to death. Do you still think that war should not have been fought?"
"I……"
"As your father said, the security of any country cannot be built on the insecurity of another country. As the king of the Northern Kingdom, facing such a good opportunity, he must solve this major problem for his country no matter what."
After retelling the words of the female cleaner's father, the blue-haired old man in the mirror continued:
"At that time, your father was overworked and sick, and he could hardly eat anything. As the heir of the Gluttony bloodline, you should be able to understand what this means to you.
Although your father did not die on the battlefield that time, he took the initiative to choose to lead the army when he needed rest the most, which was almost equivalent to being prepared to die on the border.
Even his later illness was closely related to the war six years ago. In order to prevent the Northern Kingdom from being strangled, he almost lost his life. "
After hearing what happened six years ago, the panicked female cleaner couldn't help but mutter:
"Then...then it's not father who is wrong? He was also forced into a corner. The one who is truly wrong is the one who is holding us back?"
"I've said before, it's really hard to say who was right and who was wrong in the war six years ago."
Director Aquarius shook his head and said:
“Your father’s goal was only the pass and the ice-free port, but the war continued to escalate, and the tribes that benefited also increased their investment, and in the end, they almost destroyed the other side’s two counties.
And have you ever thought about it? Why would the other side risk starting a war and repeatedly restrict the supplies of our Northern Kingdom? "
"Is it because of...profit?"
"Benefits are only one aspect. The reason why the other party blocked the pass was more to punish the atrocities committed by some border tribes."
The blue-haired old man in the mirror recalled:
“I remember that when the other side had not yet restricted the flow of goods through the passes and prevented normal winter shipping, several large tribes on the border were dissatisfied with the prices of materials at the time and colluded with the privateers of the Kingdom of Saio several times to plunder on both land and sea.
Strictly speaking, the Northern Kingdom was just a tribal alliance, with a much looser structure than the other side. The king had even less control over the large tribes. After several warnings from the other side went in vain, they naturally had to blockade the passes and ports. Especially in the winter when chaos was prone to occur, the flow of all kinds of materials was strictly restricted.
However, as the duration and frequency of the blockade increased, a solid chain of interests gradually formed. Driven by huge profits, this defensive blockade became a conscious exploitation and extortion, laying the hidden danger of war. "
"So...it started with us?"
After listening to her uncle's memories, the female cleaner, whose brain was a little overloaded, could not help but say blankly:
"Were we wrong? But...but if we hadn't fought that war, wouldn't many of us have frozen to death or starved to death?"
“Yes, that’s why I said that it’s hard to say who was right or wrong regarding the war six years ago.
Your father launched the war brazenly, and he was indeed sorry for the victims of the war and people like Leon's parents, but he was worthy of his own people. Even after another hundred years, the people of the Northern Kingdom will still miss him. "
After giving a summary of his two-sided stance, Director Aquarius couldn't help but smile at his niece in the mirror, who looked a little confused but seemed to understand something, and then gently instructed:
"We've strayed off topic. Haha, my uncle is old and always likes to talk about the past... Anyway, remember, don't mention anything about his parents or the war six years ago in front of the future Aquarius director.
Although the future Aquarius director is extremely talented, he is always reckless and ruthless. If he bears a grudge, he might tear down our Rehe City when he comes here on a mission."
what?
When the female cleaner heard this, she was surprised and said in a panic:
"Leon...will he do that?"
"Haha, of course not."
Looking at his niece-in-law who was no longer sad in the mirror, Director Aquarius, who was swimming in the underground hot river, couldn't help but smile.
"Don't worry, the future Aquarius director's emotions are actually quite stable. As long as you don't mention these things in front of him, he is unlikely to retaliate intentionally...
Um... Meili, look to the left, is there anyone behind the pillar next to you? Why do I see a piece of clothing fluttering? "
(End of this chapter)