Chapter IX Cocooning
Tu'er bent over and stared at Wei En. Wei En's gaze made Wei En feel numb: "What's wrong? What did I say wrong?"
Turdao: "It's not hopeless, Wei'en, you are our hope."
Wei En raised his eyebrows: "Please, when we talk about serious things, please don't joke."
Tuer smiled: "I'm not joking, I'm very serious, Wei En."
Wei En looked at Tour's eyes and said after a while: "Uncle, although this position is important, it is not enviable."
Tu'er leaned back: "I know, but what can I do?"
"My father once confessed before his death that the only way to lift the fateful curse of our people is to follow the prophet and complete three things for God. Only then can we wash away our past sins and ignorance and live a happy life again."
"Stop, stop. Uncle, although I don't know what a prophet will look like, but do you think I look like a prophet?"
Tuer scanned Wei En carefully, and for a long time, he sighed in frustration: "It doesn't look like that."
Wei En shrugged and smiled: "To be honest, I always like your honesty."
"However." Tu'er stared at the ceiling: "Father did not mention the appearance of the prophet. I guess no one knows what the prophet will look like."
Wei En's smile was dull on his face, and he said: "Uncle, I seem to have heard this proverb, don't seek medical treatment in case of emergency."
"Wei'en, you can lift Vincent's curse, which shows that you have extraordinary abilities. Maybe as you said, you don't know what happened, but it doesn't negate the fact that you saved Vincent.
, but it proves that you may have a natural ability to overcome curses. There is probably only one such person in the world. Also, by setting up a choir to sing for the count, I found that you are not only good at organizing, but also thoughtful, and know how to figure out things.
And grasping people's hearts, these are all qualities that a team leader must possess. After much thought, I can't think of a more suitable candidate."
Wei En listened expressionlessly. If you want a horse to run fast, feed it enough grass. He also understands this principle.
"By the way, Baron Dudek told me today that if the count had not asked the chorus to go to Fort Rio, he would have kept you working for him in Yorkshire. He is very optimistic about your future." Tour said with a smile.
Wei En shook his head and said: "I'm not interested in officialdom. Once you enter the waiting room, it's as deep as the sea. I've never wanted to wade into this muddy water."
"Okay, Wei En, think about it. Time is tight. I'll come to hear your decision tonight." With that, Tuer sat up from his chair.
"Wait a minute, uncle, if I don't agree, will you still go to Rio Fort?"
Tur stared at Wei En and said seriously: "Yes, we still have to go. Otherwise, the town of Gaia will never have peace. Wei En, from the day you chose a dozen of them, they may have been doomed.
The fate of sacrificing for the town." After saying this, Tour's eyes seemed to flash a little, and he hurriedly turned around and left.
Wei En did not get up to say goodbye. He was still sitting on the bed, lost in thought. Frankly speaking, taking such a group of young people away from the town, even if there is no fateful curse, is definitely a thankless task.
He likes to be free by nature, so how can he be willing to be restrained like this? However, if he ignores it and allows the girls and boys to go north to Rio Fort, how can he bear it if something unexpected happens? Thinking of this,
He couldn't help but think of the conversation he had just had with Carmen, and when he thought of Carmen's sad expression, his heart tightened. Didn't he want to help her? If what the old mayor said was true, could he just watch her move towards
Death? Carmen's character is soft on the outside but strong on the inside. If she goes to Rio Fort, there is a high probability that she will not return to the town again.
Wei En sighed, this time he was really trapped in a cocoon. According to his original intention, he helped the town tide over this difficulty. After returning the favor, he was ready to leave the town and see the outside world, but he brought such a group of people with him.
How can people travel around the mountains and rivers? Alas, it is really not as good as God. I didn’t expect to let Old Tuer figure it out.
Before dinner, Tour appeared in front of Wei En, and Wei En said: "Uncle Tour, this matter is not a trivial matter. I think we should talk to everyone."
"That's no problem." Lao Tu'er smiled happily. Wei En didn't strongly refuse, and he was overjoyed.
Soon, everyone except Vincent gathered together, and the dining room temporarily became a conference hall.
Tour read out the count's letter, and the young people were naturally surprised. Except for a few relatively mature people who remembered the family's taboos, most people immediately showed great enthusiasm.
Tuer coughed and said, "Just be quiet."
Although Old Tour was amiable to Wei En, he was actually very strict in controlling him, and everyone became quiet after hearing this.
"Rioburg is thousands of miles away from our town. It takes three months to go back and forth. This time we are going to the royal capital to perform under the order of the count. Everyone knows what this means. I will not
There’s more to say. Logically speaking, I should have led the team myself, how to bring you here, how to take you back. Alas, I also want to see the scenery of the big city, but I’m old, so I’m afraid I haven’t gotten there yet.
Joburg, you are going to send these old bones back to the town for burial."
Everyone laughed and said one after another: "You have good bones in your old body. You are stronger than us young people."
Tuer waved his hand and said: "Stop talking nonsense and let's talk about business first. Since we are going to Rio Fort, we must establish rules. I decided to let Mr. Wei En be the general responsible person, um, the team leader, with full authority to command this time.
Performance. During this period, all of you must obey Wei En's orders unconditionally. What he says is what I say." Tur glanced at the crowd: "Do you understand?"
Everyone said they had no objections. During these days, although Wei En was strictly an outsider, he got along well with everyone, especially since his role was to replace the old antique Toole, so everyone naturally liked him.
When Wei En saw that everyone agreed, he glanced at Ruola and saw that she was sitting there, neither speaking in agreement nor objection, and felt strange in his heart.
Drummer Benson asked: "In addition to performing, is Wei En also responsible for life?"
"Nonsense." Old Tur glared: "What does it mean to be a team leader? It means that all your activities, eating, drinking, sleeping, etc. must be approved by Wei En. Do you understand?"
Ruola coughed lightly.
Tu'er narrowed his eyes and said, "Of course, girls can relax a bit, but things like going out and dining must be approved by Wei En."
Everyone burst into laughter. Flammy wanted to ask why girls could relax a little, but when he thought of the old mayor's usual sternness, he decided to keep his mouth shut.
Seeing that the matter was settled, Tour said: "Weien, do you have anything to say?"
Wei En shook his head, indicating that it was okay.
Tour stood up from his seat and said: "Since everyone has no objections, it has been decided. Tomorrow morning, you will go with the birthday congratulations convoy of Earl's Palace. I will say something ugly first, this is our town for so many years.
This is the first big thing. If anyone doesn't obey the command, he will act recklessly. If he gets into trouble, I will have the family rules to serve him. Moreover," he pressed his right hand on the table, his voice became a little gloomy: "I also need to ask his family to follow him.
Let’s suffer together. Well, we’re all gone.”
Everyone shrank their necks, knowing that Tour was not joking, and were secretly wary.
After everyone dispersed, Wei En suddenly grabbed Tuer and said, "Uncle, Ruola is going too?"
Tur was stunned and said: "Of course." Looking at Wei En's expression, he immediately smiled and said: "I understand. I will talk to Ruola later and ask her to cooperate with you. Although I am a girl with a little temper, but you
Don’t worry, she won’t ignore the importance, and Ruola has seen a lot of the world, I believe she can be a good helper for you.”
Wei En suddenly frowned and said: "Mayor, isn't Ruola your daughter? Why can she leave the town and go to school outside? Isn't she afraid of curses?"
"Oh, it's a long story. Ruola was blessed by Bishop Howard when she was a child. The bishop also gave her the cross that he personally prayed for, which lifted the fateful curse she was carrying, so there is no need to be afraid." Pictured
I replied.
"Uncle, why didn't you ask Howard to pray for the whole town, do good deeds, and lift all your curses?"
Tur was taken aback, stared at Wei En and said: "Are you kidding? Mr. Howard is a majestic cardinal, how can he pray for everyone in the town? Besides, even if he is willing, we can't provide it.
So many silver coins."
Wei En was also surprised: "What? The Holy See also needs money to do good deeds?"
Tour smiled bitterly: "In today's Holy See, what can you do for free?" After saying that, he turned around and shook his head and left.
Wei En stood there silently, and after a while, he walked towards Bensent's room.
Walking into the house, Vincent was still lying on the bed with his eyes closed. Fanny was lying by the window, muttering something unknown. When she saw Wei En coming in, she pushed Vincent's arm and said
: "Dad, dad, uncle is here to see you."
Vincent opened his eyes and tried to sit up. Wei En pushed him down and said, "What do you think?"
Vincent said: "I think it's okay. It's just not exciting."
"You'll be fine after just two days of rest. Your body is so strong, what's this minor illness?"
"Haha, brother, don't be careless with me. Do you think I don't know what's going on?"
Wei En shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "Yeah. By the way, Vincent, I am going to lead a team to Fort Rio to celebrate the birthday of a certain lady. How about you come with me?"
Vincent pondered for a moment, and Fanny looked at her father with an eager expression. Rioburg was a big city that she wanted to visit in her dreams.
"Brother, since you know what's going on with you, I'll tell you straight away. I don't think it's appropriate to stay here right now. If your enemies come to visit, you won't be able to protect yourself, and Fanny will be even more in danger."
Vincent sighed: "You are right, you should really leave here now."
"Besides Fanny, you don't have anything valuable anyway, so let's leave as soon as we say it. On the way, we will be protected by the officers and soldiers of the Earl escorting the gifts. Even if there is a fight, we will have a few more helpers, don't you think?" Wei
En continued to smile.
Vincent touched Fanny's black hair and asked: "Fanny, do you want to go to Fort Rio?"
Fanny nodded firmly with a small face.
Vincent said: "Oh, brother, then I'm going to cause you trouble again." Fanny heard the words and said "oh", jumped on her little feet and clapped her hands.
Wei En stood up and walked towards the door: "Fanny, let's go have dinner with uncle." He picked up Fanny and walked to the door. Vincent suddenly said: "Brother, thank you."
Wei En turned to look at him and blinked: "Thank you for what?"
Vincent said seriously: "Thank you for not asking me what happened."
Wei En was furious: "Brother, I'm asking you what you are going to do to thank me. It's not the cause, it's the result. Do you understand?"
Fanny suddenly hugged Wei En's face and kissed her hard, making a "ba" sound, and then said with a sweet smile: "I want to thank uncle on behalf of dad."
"Haha." The two men laughed at the same time.
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Chapter completed!