Chapter 777 The Secret of the Twins and the Cat's Advice
Chapter 777 The Secret of the Twins and the Cat's Advice
Seven evils and six virtues...
After listening to the secrets told by Director Aquarius, Leon hurriedly wrote down the information and asked curiously:
"Director Balto, why do we humans have seven original sins but only six virtues?"
"I'm not very clear about this either."
The blue-haired old man shook his head and said:
Maybe we humans are a race that has more evil than good, so we have more original sins than virtues... well... or there may be some other reasons."
After frowning and recalling for a while, Director Aquarius said uncertainly:
"You've heard about the Old Land, haven't you?"
Old land? Aren’t we talking about the good and evil of human beings? Why are we talking about that again?
After blinking in surprise, Leon nodded and responded:
"I heard from the director...oh, Director Olivia, that the three directors, Aries, Virgo, and Scorpio, went deep into the old land with the chief director a long time ago, looking for the four treasures that our human race has lost."
"Hehe, now that you know the old soil, it's much easier to explain."
The blue-haired old man smiled relaxedly upon hearing this, and then continued to explain:
“You should know that we humans escaped from the Old Land, and according to the speculation of our predecessors, in addition to us survivors, there should be another lineage of humans in the Old Land.
The ancestors of that group of humans probably did not leave with our ancestors. Instead, in order to avoid the attack of the Four Supreme Gods, they hid in the turbulence of time and space and hid in the deepest part of the old land.
If this remnant tribe really exists, as a part of humanity, they may just possess the seventh virtue of our species. As for the power represented by that virtue, I guess it should be [hope]. "
Is the seventh virtue of mankind the "hope" lost in the old land?
Although Director Aquarius repeatedly stated that what he just said was just a guess, it did sound very reasonable. After memorizing the seven deadly sins and seven virtues, Leon, who had obtained a lot of information, finally completely retracted his poor impression of the blue-haired old man and praised him with respect:
"It's true that listening to your words is worth ten years of reading. Director Barto, you are worthy of being a senior in the bureau. Both your knowledge and experience are first-class and broad."
Is it true that listening to me talk for a meal is more useful than reading books for ten years?
Listening to the interesting metaphor that Leon "translated" directly, and seeing the admiration on his face, the blue-haired old man couldn't help but grin, and then smiled modestly:
"Actually, it's not as amazing as you say. I just traveled a lot when I was young. I've been to almost all of the Thirteen Kingdoms once or twice, so I've seen more things than others."
Thirteen Kingdoms...
After hearing the number which has now become eleven...ten point five, Leon couldn't help but frown, thinking of his director's bright blood-red hair, and also thinking of the fourth prophecy of Director Aquarius.
In the twin kingdom of Kalevin, the sun shines brightly and the night ends. The sun sets in the west and rises in the east, and all the enemies are slaughtered.
The content of this prophecy has been basically confirmed. According to the bureau, the state religion of the East Karaven Kingdom, the Luminous Church formed by Light Worshipers, which had been destroyed by the director, should have returned with the support of the King-Slayer Society.
These Light Worshipers who have returned to the world have taken off their original white cloth robes and put on rusty iron masks and blood-stained clothes. They are waging war against the Deep Church of the Kingdom of West Kareven, seemingly preparing to seize the territory and people of West Kareven and restore the former Kingdom of East Kareven.
"Chief Balto."
The blue-haired old man had a close relationship with the Great Witch King, and he probably saw a lot of secrets from the past. Leon took the initiative to ask:
"I have only been in the Cleanup Bureau for a short time, so I haven't had time to learn a lot of things. So, could you please tell me about the situation of the East and West Calvin Kingdoms?"
"Haha, it's not really a big deal. Since the director wants to hear it, I will tell you everything I know."
……
As if Leon’s question had aroused his interest in talking, the blue-haired old man stroked his beard with his hand and spoke with a nostalgic look on his face:
“The Kingdom of East Karawen and the Kingdom of West Karawen have always been called the Twin Kingdoms. The ancestors of the royal families of the two countries were a pair of brothers. The royal family of the Kingdom of East Karawen is the descendant of [Brave], while the royal family of West Karawen is the descendant of [Justice].
Oh, and have you heard that proverb? The one about justice and courage?
Proverbs about justice and courage?
When he heard this, Leon couldn't help but frown and recall it, then asked back with some uncertainty:
"I seem to have seen it in my brother's textbook... Director Balto, is the proverb you mentioned the one that says 'Justice and bravery are brothers'?"
"Yes, that's it!"
The blue-haired old man nodded slightly, then said with a somewhat melancholy look:
“Justice and courage are brothers. True courage must come from the persistence of justice. Only with the courage to practice beliefs can justice become more than an empty talk.”
"This proverb, which has been passed down for nearly a thousand years, actually refers to the two ancestors of the East and West Karawen Kingdoms. The two countries are called the Twin Kingdoms. In addition to their blood relationship, there is actually a reason for this proverb.
Although this proverb is still circulating, the Kingdom of East Karawen, which represents courage, has disappeared before this proverb, leaving only a few scattered descendants... Oh, by the way, Mr. Director, your ancestors should have the blood of the Kingdom of East Karawen."
Hmm? How did this get to me? Why do I have the blood of the Kingdom of East Karawen?
"Because of your hair and eyes."
After taking a look at Leon's dark eyes, the blue-haired old man explained with a smile:
“The East and West Karaven Kingdoms are called the Twin Kingdoms together, but are also called the Black Hair Kingdom and the Snow Hair Kingdom respectively because of the characteristics of their people.
The citizens of the West Karaven Kingdom generally have snow-white hair and white eyes, so they hate strong light and like darkness. Their state religion is the Church of the Deep founded by those who pray to darkness. The citizens of the East Karaven Kingdom, with black hair and black eyes, love light, and their state religion is the Church of the Luminous founded by those who worship light. The color of their hair is the biggest characteristic of the citizens of these two countries.
Although there are people with black and white hair in other kingdoms besides the two major kingdoms, their hair and eye colors are generally a bit mixed and not "pure" enough. Only people like you whose ancestors have blood ties with the East Karawen Kingdom can have black hair and black eyes without any impurities."
Is that so? But I remember my hair wasn't very black?
After lifting the empty plate on the table and looking at the reflection in it, Leon was suddenly surprised to find that what the blue-haired old man said was right, his hair and eyes were indeed very pure black.
I didn’t notice it before, but after I became a cleaner, my hair, which had turned dry and yellow due to malnutrition, has slowly turned black again. The tired turbidity in my eyes has gradually faded, and they are no longer bloodshot, like two crystal black gems.
"Am I right?"
Seeing a hint of surprise in Leon's eyes, Director Aquarius couldn't help but smile, and then he looked at his pupils carefully as if he had discovered something.
“Hmm…Speaking of your facial features, I always feel that they are a little familiar. When the royal family of East Karaven was still there, I had contact with them, and I feel that you are quite similar to the royal family of the Kingdom of East Karaven.
If I didn't know your origins in advance and that you had never been to the Kingdom of East Karaven, I would probably think that you were a branch of the East Karaven royal family, or even a royal bloodline with the [Heroic] power fragment... Um... Sorry!"
The blue-haired old man's clothes suddenly bulged on his chest. He hurriedly reached into his arms and grabbed something. Then he apologized, stood up and left, quickly walking out of the restaurant.
Leon, who stayed in his original position, stared at his reflection in the plate, lost in thought. One knows one's own business. The blue-haired old man thought he was from the Kingdom of the Robin, but Leon knew in his heart that he was not Anna's biological brother, but a "fake" that she had brought with the help of an abnormal object.
So... I could really be from the Kingdom of East Karaven? And maybe I'm a royal descendant with the [Heroic] power fragment?
Reaching out and pulling his eyelids, looking at the dark black eyes in the reflection, Leon, who was somewhat absent-minded, couldn't help but mutter to himself:
"It can't be that ridiculous... And do I look [brave]? Am I a courageous person?"
"We don't know if you have the courage, but for those creatures in the world of the dead and the world of dreams, it does take courage to face you."
"Ok?"
His thoughts were interrupted by the complaints in his mind. Leon subconsciously looked at the nearest mirror - the dinner plate. The black goat was holding a small mirror in his mouth. He poked his head out of the clean and reflective dinner plate and said with an unhappy look:
'Look, that red-haired woman is looking for you!'
The Director is looking for me?
After catching the small mirror spit out by the black goat and wiping the sticky goat saliva off its forehead, Leon reached out and touched the dung beetle carving on the edge of the mirror. The small mirror flickered twice and reflected the figure of the red-haired director.
"Little Leon~Hiccup...Leonha~"
After spraying a breath of alcohol towards the mirror, the drunken red-haired director in the mirror laughed:
"The Snow Lime Wine and White Bear Fresh Beer of the Northern Kingdom are very famous. When you come back, can you give me... Wait! Don't knock on the mirror yet! I have other things to do! Wait a minute!"
After calling out to Leon, who was about to hang up with a gloomy face, the red-haired director dared not talk nonsense anymore. He quickly raised the old broom in his hand and asked:
"Leon, do you remember this broom?"
Broom? [The Lazy Witch's Rental Broom]?
After identifying the broom in the red-haired chief's hand and finding that it was indeed the one that was broken, Leon couldn't help but ask in surprise:
"After this thing was sent back, wasn't it said that it couldn't be repaired?"
"The point is not whether it can be repaired or not, but when the cat brought the broom back, someone had wrapped a handkerchief around the handle with a letter to you written on it."
"???"
Letter to me?
Squinting at the small mirror and identifying the handkerchief unfolded by the red-haired director, Leon's brows suddenly frowned unconsciously.
There was nothing else to it. Apart from the words "the letter is to myself", most of the space on the handkerchief was blank. Only at the bottom right corner, there were three cat's paw prints that looked like exclamation marks.
However, just as he was about to ask further questions, a line of embroidered words suddenly appeared on the top of the handkerchief.
'Help! I need your help!'
"..."
So this is a letter asking for help? But you didn't even give your name and address, how am I supposed to know who you are?
The person who sent the handkerchief seemed to know what Leon was thinking. The embroidery patterns on the handkerchief appeared one after another, perfectly answering the question that Leon wanted to ask.
"I can't tell you my name, because once I tell it, people will know it. I can't tell you my address, because if I do, I'll be caught right away! As for who I am, you'll know when you get here!"
"..."
What the hell... not enough money, no actors, no script yet? They didn't even give me an address. Even if I wanted to save you, I wouldn't know where to go!
'Don't worry, you can find me without knowing the address.'
The embroidery on the silk handkerchief appeared again before Leon could speak.
'When the time is right, all you have to do is mount the broken broom and it will lead you to me.'
"But I haven't decided yet..."
'You haven't decided to come and save me yet, but the bedtime story has already begun. When the time is right, you will definitely come according to the story's arrangement, and we will definitely meet then! '
"Then the bedtime story you mentioned..."
"I can't tell you about this, and the same goes for you. It's best not to even mention it!"
"then you……"
"I am safe now, but if you come too early or too late, I won't know if I am safe or not. As for when to come, you will know later."
"so……"
"The reason why I know what you want to ask is because I saw it in advance... You should understand what I mean, right?"
Saw it in advance...
After staring at the somewhat old embroidery pattern on the handkerchief, Leon's eyebrows couldn't help but raise slightly, and he had some vague guesses about the identity of this riddle man.
If it was time, could she be the daughter of the Great Witch King? The missing princess of Miphala, the kingdom of witches?
'It's what you guessed, but don't tell it!'
It was as if an invisible and skillful hand was sewing on the handkerchief, and once again, before Leon could open his mouth, a big red cross was embroidered on it.
"If we follow the contents of the bedtime story, we will most likely be killed. But if you reveal the story directly, or come into contact with "characters" that you shouldn't meet before the story begins, the result will definitely be worse than death!"
"..."
So what you're saying is that I've been dragged into your business? Is your business so unlucky?
"You weren't dragged into my affairs, I was dragged into your affairs! I'm the one who got dragged into it, okay? Woohoo... and I was almost getting over it, but then..."
The princess of the kingdom of witches seemed to be extremely depressed. The embroidery patterns on the silk handkerchief were moving faster and faster and becoming more and more crooked. After the needle had complained for several lines, the content of the words at the end of the embroidery suddenly changed, leaving only a puzzling instruction, and then the whole pattern disappeared.
'When you come, remember to bring a fancy toilet with you, the kind with a fluffy washer!'
''
"what?"
(End of this chapter)