Tired and emotionally relaxed, Neo woke up again. It was already around 9 a.m. and Miriam beside him was still sleeping soundly. Her arms, only wearing underwear, stretched out from the sleeping bag and hugged him tightly.
an arm
He brushed some strands of golden hair scattered around Mirien's face, and a delicate face appeared in front of Neo. Mirien's skin was particularly good, as white and smooth as a milkshake, and her face had some baby fat, and now it was flushed, which made her
One cannot help but have the urge to kiss or bite
He pulled out his arms little by little, covered Miriam's shoulders and arms with a military blanket, and used a head bag as a temporary pillow to cushion him, freeing the white socks from the 'fluffy pillow'. Only then did Neo sigh softly.
body
There were only slag and ashes left in the campfire. Fortunately, the wind outside stopped at some point, and it was only slightly cold in the cave.
After removing the embers and rekindling the bonfire, Neo glanced at Dave, who was also sleeping in the corner. After thinking for a moment, he finally relented and did not toss him up for morning training or something. Dave wanted to inherit and revitalize Manchester.
He works hard to protect the Morris family, but his battlefield is not on the front line, but among the powerful.
Neo thought that the strong wind overnight was enough to blow away all the clouds, and it would be a sunny day today, but the fact was that the strong wind brought leaden clouds all over the sky, so low that you could reach them by standing on your tiptoes, and the snowflakes were falling again, scattered and scattered.
Leisurely, of course, this is just a prelude
White Socks is already exercising, jumping up and down, rolling and playing. Neo can tell that it is in a good mood, probably because it never wants much.
Heading east, Neo shuttled through the not-too-dense forest, and White Socks followed him with a gasp of breath. The ones in front and behind ran around each other in circles from time to time.
Neo could vaguely understand the meaning of the white socks. He smiled, pointed to the east and said, "Come on, let's run for a while and see who is faster!"
As a result, White Socks had already started running away. Neo shouted with a smile: "You're cheating!" and quickly caught up with him. One person and one wolf were running fast in the snowy winter jungle, flashing and jumping like lightning...
"Hoo! Hoo! If you don't want to run anymore, you should be faster!" Neo slowed down.
The white socks in front looked back at Neo and stopped, with a hint of pride in his eyes.
Neo laughed: "Haha, Miss White Socks is still a little proud!"
Without going further, Neo turned back and picked up some dead branches and dead wood along the way. There was also some spare firewood in the cave, but in order to produce as few fireworks as possible when burning, he picked up some new ones and scattered them around the campfire to dry.
Very necessary
While returning, Neo was thinking about a question: What’s the next step?
This is not the first time he has considered this issue. With his wisdom and insight, if he just follows the trend, he can probably come up with two options.
The first is the mediocre plan: set off for Thoris City, promise benefits, and invite the army to rescue Tures from the dire straits. This plan is better because it is safer. The safety of Dev and Mirien is relatively guaranteed. The weakness is that they are weak and young.
When he opens his mouth to ask for help, even if Neo can't think of all the dirty details of the wealthy family, he at least knows that he will be slaughtered.
The second is the adventurous plan: continue to deal with the minions of darkness on the front line, the most important thing is to gain contact with the townspeople, wait for the quelling army to cooperate internally and externally, and even obtain the killing meritorious service. Such an active performance, from the perspective of the people, the lord
There is a sense of existence; from the perspective of the powerful circle,
It can be said that he fought bravely and was unyielding. If he could find a stronger backer, at least Tures could continue to be named Mammeris. The problem with this plan is that dancing on the tip of the knife and risking his life, if not
Making achievements or rescuing the townspeople in time was delayed, and the result was even worse.
To be honest, Neo doesn't want to choose either of these options, but he can discuss it with Miriam and Dev and hear what they think. After all, these siblings are the parties involved.
After returning to the cave, he set up a fire to boil water and washed briefly. After that, Neo cooked rice, soup and steamed soft noodles.
The way to eat dry food is actually very monotonous. If you want to make it more delicious, you often have to work hard on the contents of the soup: dried wild vegetables and mushrooms, minced meat in thick soup, mashed potatoes mixed with salt and fat, and eaten with pancakes.
These mushy things are relatively easy to digest. Hot food is very important in such weather. Unless you bring a kitchen cart and prepare a wide range of ingredients, even if the King and the Grand Duke come, you will not be able to find a more suitable way to eat it.
As for barbecue, if you eat it three times or five times, you will have problems eating it every time. Moreover, the meat of most animals is not suitable for barbecue. It is either thick in fiber and difficult to chew, or it has a peculiar smell, fishy smell and sour smell. Moreover, in this era
It’s no longer what it was a few hundred years ago, when animals didn’t run away when they saw people, and there were still enough of them. Nowadays, hunting is time-consuming and laborious. If you are traveling on a long journey, people would rather bring more dry food instead of relying on prey hunted in the wild.
At almost noon, Miriam and Dave, who had had enough sleep, woke up one after another, washed and ate, and then the topic easily turned to the next action. Neo did not hide anything, and told everything about his thoughts and etiquette.
,Social communication, politics, these are all compulsory courses for nobles, Manmo
Although Lord Reese is not a coward, and his family tradition is relatively orthodox, his upbringing has given Miriam and Dev a certain understanding of the front and backstage aspects of the powerful system since they were very young. They both know that Neo
You are absolutely right, these two words are really very heavy.
And no matter what kind of plan, it is essentially inseparable from this concept. Needless to say the mediocre strategy, Mammeris died heroically in battle, but Erdrit led all the nobles who lost this time, I am afraid they can hang on to this
The explanation of 'decent', whether it is true or false, anyway, it is appropriate to apply 'things are rare and valuable' here. Everyone died heroically, so this death is not valuable.
Another plan, even if you are willing to take extraordinary risks, you still have to get a "stronger backer". Whether it can succeed or not is left aside. The price will definitely be that you will spend a lot of money. In the end, the thing will still not be done.
Are there many examples in the Fury Alliance?
Miriam bit her lower lip and said with a somewhat sad voice: "We choose the mediocre plan!"
Dave opened his mouth, but in the end he couldn't say anything. He just sighed in a low voice. He also tended to favor mediocre plans, and risky plans were a bit too unreliable. He admitted that Neo was very skilled and had great potential, but this incident
It's not an arena fight, this is a dark invasion, it's a war!
After hearing Miriam's decision and looking at her expression and behavior, how could Neo not know what she was thinking? For the first time, Neo lowered his face in front of Miriam, and his eyes were so cold that it made people feel heart-stopping.
"Use your body to buy a future for the Mamores family?" Neo seemed to not care about the feelings of Miriam and Dev at all, and directly opened up that shameful thought.
Miriam didn't dare to look at Neo, lowered her head, and muttered sadly: "I'm sorry..."
Neo turned to look at Dave again, "What about you? Do you also think this option should be chosen?"
Dave avoided Neo's cold gaze with a guilty conscience and explained: "The second option, the possibility of success..." He shook his head and continued: "It's a huge miracle that you can do so much on your own.
It's a miracle. It's a luxury once it happens, and you want to do it again..."
As a result, before he finished speaking, Neo suddenly stood up and kicked Dev in the chest, sending Dev flying backwards by more than a meter. His back hit the wall of the cave. Not to mention the severe pain, his vision went black for a while, and he almost
fainted
White Socks, who was crawling near the entrance of the cave, raised his head and rolled his eyes here, lowered his head again and closed his eyes, his chin pressed against the rocks on the ground, and continued to take a nap.
at the same time
"Neo, what are you doing!" Miriam screamed in panic, stood up in a panic, and was about to go up to help Dave.
He pointed hard and said, "Stand there honestly!" Neo's voice was not loud, but cold and serious. Matching his expression and body movements, it was very majestic. This majesty was not the command of a superior, but a
The warrior gradually cultivated his bravery and brutality on the battlefield of blood and sand, which made people fear him more but respect him less.
Miriam was directly shocked. Her legs trembled and she almost fell down. She had never seen Neo like this before. He was as powerful as a wolf and a leopard.
Neo strode up to Dev, grabbed his hair and asked him to look at him, "When necessary, sacrifice everything that can be sacrificed, including the happiness of your loved ones, in exchange for a powerful position. This is
What skills did you learn?"
His back and chest were burning with pain, and he was questioned in such an awkward manner. Evil fire was burning in Dave's heart, his face was flushed, he stared at Neo and said loudly: "It's not your turn to deal with our Mammeris family.
Outsiders are in charge! Besides, how do you know you will reach that point?"
Although Diff was angry and angry, and always had a bit of disdain for Neo's identity, he still remembered Neo's efforts and what McCann said in the secret room of the cellar: After Soles City, I no longer owe Manmo
What happened to the Reese family! In addition, he did feel guilty. 14 years old
, at the age of dreaming, no matter how influenced and influenced he is, he will not be as ruthless and profit-seeking as an adult. Regarding his choice, Difu also feels a sharp pain in his heart, so even though he shouts loudly, it is not a bit loud.
There's no momentum at all, it's just sophistry from a lustful person.
Neo did not answer what Dief said, but sneered: "Don't you always dream of becoming a real noble? Recite the true noble spirit to me."
Dev was startled
"Recite it to me!" Neo growled.
Frightened by Neo's howl, Dave began to recite: "You must have a noble temperament, generous love, compassionate feelings, a clean spirit, and the courage to bear..."
"Louder!" Neo continued to roar.
Difu's eyes were red and he raised his voice, "You should be upright, prudent, serious and objective, pay attention to the dignity of the personality, the conscience of humanity, not be flattering, not coquettish, not begging, not self-pitying, not partial, not
Afraid of difficulties..."
"Louder!"
With tears streaming down his face, Difu said loudly and choked with sobs: "You should exercise strict self-discipline, cherish your honor, support the weak and suppress the strong, and always abide by the principle of 'virtue and honor above all else'..."
Woo hoo hoo...Diff cried like a child. The self-proclaimed aristocratic style he usually had was completely gone at this moment. At an age where there are dreams, heroic dreams, and cruel reality can't wipe out all longings and all consciences.
Neo let go of Dev, turned around and walked to Mirien, who was shrinking and looking away.
"Honey, I also need you to look me in the eyes, we have to talk about your problems"
The bigger reason for not daring to look at Neo than to be frightened by Neo's sudden outburst is because of Miriam's self-confidence.
With a bit of dominance, Neo stretched out his hands to hold Miriam's face.
At that moment, when their eyes met again, Miriam gained from Neo's eyes the strength that made her feel stable. Yes, no matter whether Neo was angry or forced, she could at least be sure of one thing, he was deeply
Love her deeply, this is what makes her feel at peace
Neo let go of his hand and said slowly and in a measured tone: "I don't want to talk to you about the so-called responsibility issue now, nor do I want to talk to you about the moral issue of 'bearing the humiliation and doing your best'. I only discuss with you the issue of success and success.
What can you do to ensure the integrity of the other party? With the current situation, you have time and capital to wait for a price.
And Gu? Even if you solve these two problems, can you guarantee that you will defeat the enemy and regain the lost territory if you send troops? Can you guarantee that after Tures is regained, he will be inherited by Difu, and there will be no covetousness or difficulty from others?
Wouldn't the resulting twists and turns mean that Diff would be sidelined, leaving Tures in the hands of someone else?"
Every time Neo asked a question, Miriam's body would tremble. She was scolded repeatedly and lowered her head unconsciously.
After giving Miriam a short moment to think, Neo concluded in a deep voice: "You, Tures Manor and other properties under the Mammeris family's name are just a piece of fat, easy to eat.
Think about it, you have been taken advantage of, and the properties of the Turres Manor and the Mammeris family have been exploited for various reasons.
What will happen to Dave after doing this? You are at the mercy of others! Even if you are like those 'socialites', shuttling between the sensual and powerful people, and are willing to become their playthings, what can you gain for Dave? What can the rich and powerful do for him?
Do we lack beauties around us? No, what they lack is just novelty!”
"A noble lady, a young and beautiful lady, a traditional and reserved noble lady, when these elements are mixed together, it is novel and exciting! As for the future, I want to say, if you do
If you make that choice, what you regret most may be that in the past few years, you have cultivated yourself into a gentle and lovely person.
People, a lady who values purity and chastity is not capable of becoming a 'socialite', but it is possible for an excellent wandering warbler. Don't think this is just an insult. If you are willing to be patient and pay attention, you will
I found that this industry also involves a complex knowledge. If you want to succeed, it is not enough to be shameless. You must also study hard and practice hard, and you even need talent."
Miriam also cried when Neo told her that she was crying. She pursed her lips tightly and tried not to make a sound. She even sniffed from time to time. She looked pitiful and a little aggrieved.
The child who was punished for standing still for the first time
Neo was angry and pitiful at the same time. He shook his head and sighed. He hugged Miriam into his arms and said softly: "In the eyes of those who love you, you are a treasure, but in the eyes of those who eat meat, you are a treasure."
In the eyes of animals, you are just a delicacy. If you are brought to your doorstep in a weak manner, how can they care about your wishes other than eating meat and bones?"
Miriam couldn't bear it any longer and cried loudly, as if the sorrow that had been suppressed in her heart for several days had to be wiped away all at once by her nose, snot, and tears, leaving no trace of her image.
Neo didn't try to dissuade him and just let him cry happily.
a few minutes later
Holding Miriam's thin shoulders, Neo gently stroked Miriam's smooth blond hair, turned to Difu and said: "Even if I were to bind and coerce, I would not let Miriam fulfill that bullshit responsibility.
I can afford it because my fists are bigger and harder, right? But what can you do to me?"
Neo said again: "Put my tricks into the circle of powerful people you need to deal with. Think about it. Forging iron requires hard work. With the little capital in your hand, how much can you get hurt?"
Difu suddenly stood up, stared with red eyes, and yelled hoarsely, unwilling to be outdone: "For your own selfish desires, you can destroy other people's family property passed down by their ancestors without any shame. Is this your true face? It is this kind of character that makes you
Are you qualified to accuse others?"
Neo raised his eyebrows and changed his previous solemnity. He raised his neck and said arrogantly: "If you say that, then there is nothing to talk about. You can continue your family's great cause of rejuvenation. Miriam is a person I'm sure of."
Now, wanted, arrested, whatever means you can use."
"You!" Neo's slippery side made Dave choke with anger.
After crying to vent, Miriam felt that her thoughts were much clearer. She knew Neo's temperament, and she realized that since Neo talked about this topic in depth, he should have some plans and thoughts, but she and Dave took it for granted.