The first winter snow fell for three days and there was no sign of stopping. On the third day, even a city like Ye Sacheng, which had been dead all year round, began to feel a little bit angry.
Because today is the New Year's Day, the day when the new era was born. At the end of the last era, the demons ravaged the continent. The first warrior of the continent, Xia Zuo-Yulia, and his wife Princess Asir joined hands to resist, although the last era was still destroyed due to force majeure. , but also brought about a new era of relative peace and stability.
Since then, the third day after the first winter snow of each year has become the New Year's Day, which is as important to the people of the Red Moon Continent as the Chinese New Year.
This year is no exception. There are more and more ships on the criss-crossing waterways. The business of these special ships is also better than before. Everyone who comes and goes shows a little bit of joy on their faces, depressing them. The mood of the whole year is released on this day.
Faintly, there is a hint of madness and decadence in the festive atmosphere.
Chino is actually quite afraid of this feeling. He is not willing to stay in this city, because it is a rotten and sick city, like a dangerous building without a foundation. It may collapse at any time. Here It seems that people in the world also understand this truth, all the ugliness are exaggerated and magnified, and they are free and unrestrained.
But Kino didn't dare to act rashly. Sometimes, it's not necessarily a good thing to open the perspective of God, because he deeply understands that in three years, Xi Wei will leave here, and the thrill of his legend is also prepared. A tormented adventure.
It's only a matter of time before leaving.
Pure white and crystal clear snowflakes were falling. This snowfall was bigger than in previous years. On New Year's Day, the thickness of the snow even piled up to Xiwei's calf. A shelter that would not be buried by the heavy snow, every day on the way to and from the mercenary union, Xi Wei could see new faces lying down in the snow and unable to stand up again.
But he has no excess ability and compassion to give to others. Everyone in this world is responsible for their own lives, and it is sad not to be unfortunate to not have the ability to live.
Their situation is not optimistic. In the past few days of heavy snow, the mercenary union can provide Xi Wei with fewer tasks, so they can go back early every day and go back to sleep hungry.
Xi Wei was habitually walking down the street with his head down holding Kino. When he turned a corner, something grabbed his ankle. Xi Wei glanced at the ankle, a dry and thin one. Hands, holding Xi Wei tightly, the owner of the hand seemed to have only one breath left, and prayed to Xi Wei in a weak voice, "Give me something to eat, please give me something to eat."
Xi Wei, expressionless.
He pumped his own foot, but he didn't pull it out. To know Xi Wei's current physical fitness, even he couldn't pull it out. It could be seen how strong this man was, and he didn't look like a starving person who was dying.
Chino saw his protagonist's face turn cold, and knew that he was unhappy. This person was real. He didn't pretend to be a little bit like he was lying on the snow. , It doesn't look like he's starved to death after walking for a long time. He won't spend more than five minutes outside, and even Xiwei and Chino have more snow on him than him.
Seeing Xi Wei's expression of indifference, the man still didn't know that he had been exposed, and was still begging, "Give me something to eat."
Xi Wei pulled his feet out even harder, but he was still holding one in his arms, so he couldn't make a big move, so he couldn't do anything about him for a while.
A fierce light flashed in the man's eyes, and he rushed up with lightning speed, and a sharp object pressed against Xi Wei's waist, "Boy, hand over your money and food quickly, otherwise you and this little boy will The guy's life will be explained here."
A cold light flashed in Xiwei's eyes, unmoved.
Kino was taken aback by his sudden upheaval. He thought he was just pretending to be pitiful and deceitful, but he turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing! The fallen man stood up, and Kino saw his appearance clearly, it turned out to be old George.
The incident that drunk Bob kidnapped Kino was really impressive. Later, Kino passed out and woke up to be safe, so he left the two kidnappers behind, maybe it was unintentional, maybe he just wanted to forget The kind of bloody scene where Bob himself hits the wall.
Unexpectedly, old George did not chase after Bob all the way, and he escaped by accident.
Although Old George couldn't beat Bob, he felt that he was more than enough to deal with two undersized children. He had been observing Xi Wei for several days. It should be a lot of work in the mercenary union. All union members have to pay a gold coin commission first, which is simply astronomical for these homeless people!
Thinking of this, the fierce light in Old George's eyes was even more fierce, and the tip of the knife was pushed forward a little bit. Xi Wei took a breath and closed his abdomen. He could even feel the dull pain of the tip of the knife penetrating into the flesh, but his face But it was calm, as if it wasn't him who was poked, and the hands holding Chino were also calm and powerful.
Old George's eyelids twitched, and he looked at Xi Wei's eyes for a little more, and a chill appeared in his heart. He felt that he seemed to underestimate this seemingly useless little beggar.
The mercenary unions are all rude guys, and they are all shouting and drinking when assigning tasks. Xi Wei has never resisted, and has always completed his tasks silently. No matter how others squeezed him, he has no complaints or dissatisfaction.
Because they don't know, for the little beggar, this is the best life he can live, and Xi Wei cherishes it very much.
Confrontation is a psychological battle. In fact, not only are the robbers nervous during the robbery, but the robbers are equally nervous. If the robbers are not even the slightest panic, then the robbers will be extremely nervous.
That's how old George was. He was stared at by Xi Wei's indifferent eyes, and he was a little doubtful whether he had missed a little stab just now, or was it just an illusion under tension
Kino didn't dare to move at all. If it wasn't for him, it would be a matter of minutes for the protagonist to overthrow Old George. With many people in his arms, the constraints would be great.
Xi Wei closed his eyes and looked away from Old George, "Money and food are not on him."
Old George, who no longer looked at Xi Wei, breathed a sigh of relief and urged again, "Take me there."
Xi Wei nodded, and without saying a word, was taken by the old George and walked towards the direction of the boat.
Old George pressed the tip of his knife against Xi Wei's waist, and looked around. It was snowing heavily. There were not many people. No one noticed their abnormality, but in this extremely indifferent city, even if there were people If you see it, you will pretend not to see it.
Who cares about the life and death of two little beggars.
Seeing that he was getting closer and closer to the small broken ship, Chino also began to worry. How could they have any money or food? The commission earned by the mercenary union was barely enough to fill their stomachs. In winter, they were dressed in such ragged and thin clothes, as if they would know how to eat. Someone who saves money
Old George may have been fascinated by the legend of the mercenary and the commission of a gold coin, but he had no doubts at all.
Seeing that he was getting closer to the river, a cruel and satisfied smile appeared on the corner of Old George's mouth. The river has always been a good place for killing people and discarding corpses.
When they finally reached the arch bridge on the top of the boat, Xi Wei stopped.
Old George threatened, "Boy, your lives are in my hands, don't play tricks!"
Xi Wei shook his shoulders slightly, his voice trembling, "Something is hanging under the bridge deck."
Old George glanced at the little beggar who finally had a normal "scared" expression, and the anxiety in his heart gradually dissipated. Of course, he would not take it by himself, so he said, "You, give me the child in your hand, and then go down and pick up the things. ."
Xi Wei didn't seem to have any objection. He took Kino by the collar and put him down under the vigilant eyes of old George. The bridge was sparsely covered with snow and thick enough to barely reach Kino's knees.
Chino's little face was serious, and when old George reached out to pull his arm, he suddenly shouted, "Old George."
When people are in high spirits and do something bad and are called by someone they shouldn't know, they will be stunned for a while. Of course, the same is true of Old George, who has not yet cultivated to the level of daring.
With just this brief shaking, Xi Wei, who had no burden in his hand, raised his foot and kicked off Old George's sharp knife with a non-standard but steady front kick.
Old George was kicked to the ground by the unimaginable force, clutching his arms and screaming.
Xi Wei no longer pretended to be afraid and trembled, and he walked towards Old George in silence. The boy's not so large body cast a shadow over Old George's head.
The falling snowflakes and the knife raised in the boy's hand were frozen in Old George's terrified eyes.
Xi Wei's eyes were indifferent. He did not kill anyone. The client who strangled his mother on the bed died in Xi Wei's hands. Since he was eight years old, his hands had already been stained with blood.
When there is no ability to resist, Xi Wei will choose to endure it silently, but if the opportunity to never have trouble in the future is in front of him, he will never hesitate.
Chino ran two steps in the snow, but unfortunately the snow was too thick, and he fell directly, rubbing the snow on his face, and he shivered with the coldness.
As soon as he looked up, he saw Xi Wei holding the knife in his hand and stabbing the blood vessels in Old George's neck without hesitation. In no time, the sinful old George would disappear from this world forever.
Chino's mind went blank. He opened his mouth, but he couldn't say a word. Reason told him that Xi Wei was right. Unless they left the city forever, if they let go of old George, it would be like returning a tiger to a mountain. .
Robbery and vendetta are the normal state of Ye Sacheng, and no one will care about it at all. It is your luck to survive, and no one is to blame if you die.
Kino forced himself to open his eyes to see, Xi Wei will always be Xi Wei, his favorite protagonist, what he likes is not only the gentleness of Xi Wei's cold face, but also the coldness and strength of Xi Wei.
The blizzard became more violent, and Xi Wei's hand fell steadily without hesitation, but a snow ball fell on his wrist, deviating the tip of the knife by a few points.
The knife stabbed into old George's chest, but it was not a fatal injury.
Old George let out a miserable howl, but the blood that flowed out quickly condensed in the extremely low temperature, and it didn't look so terrifying.
Xi Wei took two steps back and looked around vigilantly, "Who?"
"It's a rare New Year's Day. It's not good to see blood. Isn't it a pity that the new year starts with human life on its back?"
With the sound of the sound, the other end of the bridge slowly approached a young man with short sleeves and trousers. He wore so little, but the expression on his face was relaxed and comfortable. His feet seemed to be stepping on the snow. But no footprints were left.
Xi Wei felt the fear from his heart, which was different from the fear he pretended to be in front of Old George. Facing this young man, he couldn't help but tremble.
Xi Wei involuntarily took a few steps back.
Kino didn't care to pat the snow on his body, and stumbled to Xiwei's side with one deep foot and one shallow foot, hugging his leg, and using his tiny strength to convey support.
Old George looked at the stranger. Although he didn't know why he wanted to stop him, he clutched his injured chest and got up and ran away after finally saving his life.
Xi Wei wanted to chase, but found that he couldn't move at all, and could only watch Old George run away.
The young man put his hands in his trouser pockets leisurely, seemingly slow, but in the blink of an eye he was in front of them.
As he got closer, he saw the faces of the two children clearly, and a trace of surprise crossed his face, "You are not related by blood, so you look so similar."