dad? !
Jason was taken aback.
Aras was stunned.
But the most surprising one was Divano.
Divano, who was not clear-headed, looked at Esther who was holding his thigh at a loss. Although his memory was lost and confused, he still knew his understanding of family affection.
"you are my son?"
After a long while, Divano asked, with a hint of uncertainty in his tone.
"Of course, Dad."
"I am your long-lost son."
"I have been looking for your whereabouts for ten years since you, the deputy leader of the 'Hydra', went to look for the disappearance of the 'Holy Sword'!"
"Fortunately, you are back!"
Esther wailed while hugging Divano's thigh.
Crying loudly, full of tears, and runny nose.
Those who hear it are sad, and those who hear it cry.
Jason can guarantee that if he didn't know that all of this is fake, there would be an illusion.
In fact, that's it.
Divano has already begun to have this illusion.
Because, he has a sense of familiarity with the 'Holy Sword' in Est's words.
Immediately, the face of this memory-lost and confused 'Juvenile Master' became softer, and he raised his hand on top of Este's head.
"You get up first."
The other party said so.
"Yes, Dad."
Esther wiped away her tears and stood up respectfully.
Then, just like that, he raised his hand to support Divano's arm, and walked to the sofa beside him.
The whole process is natural and unaffected.
It was as if Divano was his father.
Divano felt this feeling.
Is this really my son
But why not in my memory
Damn it, I can't even remember my wife's face in my memory!
what happened
What happened
Divano sat on the sofa with a tangled expression on his face.
Jason and Esther noticed this entanglement.
Jason remained silent.
Esther raised his hand and put it on Divano's palm, and said softly, "Dad, you are fine, let the past be the past, and we will all be fine."
"In the past... what happened?"
Divano couldn't help asking.
"You used to be the deputy leader of the 'Hydra' and the most outstanding sword master in the world. Ten years ago, it was rumored that a 'Holy Sword' was born. Temple's ambush, when the 'Claws' of the 'Night Owl Tribunal' went to support, it was already too late, not only did not find you, but also suffered heavy losses."
"And you..."
Speaking of which, Esther paused.
"What's wrong with me?"
Divano, amnesiac and confused, asked.
"You were wiped out of all your memories by the design of the contemporary pope, and became the 'Sword Master' Divano of the 'Temple'."
Esther said with a painful face.
"Washing away memory?"
"That is to say..."
"Is my current state caused by the 'temple'?"
There was a little more coldness in Divano's expression.
"Um."
"The contemporary pope is a genius of magic. He should have used some kind of special magic to integrate into your father's soul, making you think that you are a genius cultivated by the 'temple'. The name of Juggernaut serves the Temple, but your current identity is Avent Joe, the deputy leader of Hydra."
"And I am the son who inherited your deputy leader of 'Hydra', Esther Joe."
Esther said the most sincere words.
Although none of them are true, they are all well-founded.
Regarding the contemporary Pope of the 'Temple', Esther knew quite clearly through the information of the 'Holy Snake Society' in the 'Asylum', and the other party's reputation as a 'magic genius' was even more impressive.
Joe's surname, Esther learned from Jason's narration just now.
He knew what 'Joe' meant to Divano.
So, at this time, he simply changed his surname.
No!
Not change!
Yes plus!
He didn't have a surname at all, what's wrong with adding one at this time
In fact, Esther's approach is quite clever.
After hearing Est's narration, Divano immediately fell into deep thought.
Joe? !
Avent Joe
Avent Joe!
He is very familiar with this name, even more familiar than the word 'holy sword'. Moreover, he secretly feels that this surname is very important to him, as if it is the answer he has been searching for all his life.
It is a longing imprinted on the soul.
Even if there is a crack in the soul, this desire has not changed.
The opposite of!
This longing became more and more profound.
because…
He has no other distracting thoughts.
There is only one scene that will never be forgotten.
However, under Esther's words, the concept of such an unforgettable scene was stolen.
Divano sat there in a daze.
He closed his eyes.
He feels it all.
yes.
It must be pursued for a lifetime.
Because, this is my last name!
This is the beginning of my birth!
Divano, who had his eyes closed, opened them, and he exhaled heavily.
Most of the memory loss and chaotic haze disappeared.
After all, he already knew his name by now.
The rest will naturally come back slowly.
"son?"
Divano... No, Avent Joe tentatively shouted to Esther.
"Dad, your memory has recovered!"
Esther didn't feel shy or embarrassed, and looked at Avent Joe with surprise.
This made Avent Joe somewhat sad and sad.
He still didn't remember everything about his son in front of him.
But looking at Esther's expectant eyes, he couldn't say this.
"I remember something, it's very vague."
Avent Joe had to say vaguely like this.
However, Esther didn't seem to notice this, and he said excitedly: "Great! Great! Mom will be happy when you come back safely. When she was alive, she always looked forward to your return."
When he heard his son talking about his wife, Avent was a little awkward at first.
Like the son in front of him, he doesn't have any impression of his wife in his memory.
But when he heard 'she is alive', Avant's heart suddenly trembled, and a very strange emotion appeared in his heart.
sad
Mourn
He was a little unclear.
I just feel that I should do something at this moment.
"How did she die?"
Avent asked.
"'temple'!"
"She died in a well-planned assassination at the Temple."
"Those 'faceless men' disguised themselves as you and assassinated mom."
Esther's face was full of grief, and the tears that had just been wiped flowed out again.
"'Holy Temple', 'Holy Temple'…"
Avent whispered softly.
The gaze in his eyes became colder and colder, and the sharp aura on his body loomed again.
Since waking up, is this the first time he has heard this name
Caused him to lose his memory, became a killing tool, and even used his appearance to assassinate his wife. How confused and desperate would his wife be when she died
He also let his son grow up in an environment without father and mother, and he probably received some bullying...
Whew, wheeze.
At the thought of this, Avant's emotions became agitated involuntarily.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, and a thought began to take root in his heart.
'Temple'
I wouldn't be called Avent Joe if I didn't blow you all off.
With such thoughts in his heart, Avent looked at Esther with more and more guilt.
"Dad, let's go see Mom first."
"She's been waiting for you to come back."
"By the way, your current appearance is a bit inappropriate, please wait a moment."
Saying that, Esther ran into the bedroom.
Soon, Esther ran out holding the cloak and mask.
"You put this on, put this on."
"You have been controlled by the 'Temple' for too long, your appearance has been known by too many people, although this is not your original appearance, but when we find the time to restore your original appearance, please Be patient for a while."
"Damn 'temple', I will make them pay the price."
Esther had just the right amount of hate on his face.
"Son, trust me."
"The price they pay will be far beyond your imagination."
Saying so, Avant put on the cloak and mask.
That mask is similar to the 'Night Owl Court' mask.
Then, Avent turned his gaze to Jason and Arras.
"Dad, these are our companions. They come from the 'Night Owl Court'. You had the opportunity to enter there, but you chose to become the deputy leader of the 'Hydra' for the sake of your mother. However, the previous chief referee, The title of 'Claw NO.1' is still reserved for you; and I am able to live until now thanks to their care."
Est explained.
Immediately, Avent's gaze became kind.
"Hello, thank you for everything you have done for Est."
Avent said sincerely.
"It should."
Jason said this lightly.
He tried to keep himself normal.
Esther is really amazing... With such acting skills and reaction speed, even if you throw the opponent into the city that never sleeps, I'm afraid he can adapt quickly, right
Jason thought to himself.
Aras stood up and said respectfully:
"Hello, Uncle Avent."
Mom told her to be polite when facing elders.
Immediately, there was more kindness in Avent's eyes.
He was keenly aware that the girl in front of him sincerely treated him as an elder.
As for the other one
thought deeply.
However, Evant didn't care.
In an organization, it is impossible for all good people to be like his own son, there must be some gloomy people, this is an essential part of an organization.
It's normal, isn't it
A group of four people left the temporary hidden stronghold and drove directly to the suburban cemetery by car.
The cemetery in Angcheng is no different from the general cemetery, and it also has walls and gravekeepers.
The other party was an elderly man.
When he saw Esther, he laughed.
"Esther, are you coming to see your mother again?"
"It's less than a week away."
The gravekeeper said.
"My dad is back and I'm taking him to see my mom."
Esther replied.
"Your long-lost father?"
The gravekeeper looked at Avent wearing a mask, with doubts and a trace of contempt in his eyes, as if he had seen a heartless man who had run away, and when the old conscience found out, he came back to recognize his son, and hoped that his son would give up. It's normal to send your own pension to the end.
Moreover, judging by the appearance of hiding his head and showing his tail, he might have gotten into something.
"You thank God, Esther is the nicest young man I've ever seen."
"Although you have abandoned your wife and children, Esther will not ignore you."
"Go and see your wife."
"There she is."
The gravekeeper pointed to the distance, Esther led the way, and Evant followed.
When the two walked away, the grave guard murmured in a low voice.
"Fortunate guy to have such a good son."
Jason stood where he was and didn't move.
Aras wanted to follow, but was held back by Jason.
"Let them be alone for the rest of the time."
Jason said so.
Aras paused for a moment, then nodded.
"Does Esther come every week?"
Jason asked thinking of the gravekeeper.
"Um."
"Since her mother was buried here, he would come here once a week with flowers, and then he would stay there for half an hour and talk to his mother."
"I've never seen such a nice young man."
The gravekeeper sighed.
Then, he involuntarily looked at the barren grave in the distance.
Then, shaking his head and sighing.
Jason thanked him, then walked back to the car at the gate of the cemetery, waiting quietly.
Aras sat beside Jason, twisting his body.
After a while, Arras couldn't bear it anymore.
"Uncle Avent is really Esther's father?"
Arras asked.
"What do you think?"
Jason asked back.
"I think it is!"
"I can clearly feel Esther's feelings for Uncle Avent, which is the feeling that only the descendants of the bloodline will have - my perception should not be wrong!"
Arras said emphatically.
"Well, your perception is not wrong."
"Avent is Esther's father."
Jason nodded.
Then, his gaze turned to the sky.
There are a few white clouds hanging in the blue sky.
The breeze blows, bringing a sense of comfort.
It's so natural and unaffected.
Just like Esther's acting.
No!
That's not acting!
Instead, he regarded Avent as his long-lost father in a real sense.
There is no falsehood.
Totally affectionate.
To deceive others, do you have to deceive yourself first
"What an unexpected guy."
Jason admired that.
He retracted his previous evaluation of Esther, Esther will not only adapt quickly in the 'City That Never Sleeps', but also live a good life, becoming the kind of a master.
With this guy's shamelessness, it must be like this.
Esther, who was evaluated by Jason in this way, was standing in front of a tombstone with a sad face at the moment.
"Mom, I'm here to see you."
"I brought Dad back."
While Esther said this, he took out the bucket and cloth that he had prepared earlier, and began to wipe the tombstone.
'Si Zhuo'!
The name is engraved on the tombstone, and there is a photo.
The woman in the photo has an ordinary face, but she smiles beautifully.
Avent looked at his wife.
He still can't remember.
This made him feel even more guilty.
Not only the guilt of not being able to remember, but also the first name on the tombstone, but no surname.
Obviously, this is hidden, fearing surprises.
call!
Avent took a deep breath, bent down, picked up a cloth, and began to wipe the tombstone.
He said softly—
"I'm back."