Chapter 344
The night was crushed by the red sun, and the dawn spit out the light of the morning.
The buildings in the territory were as light and crystal as a veil under the gentle baptism of the dawn.
Aurelian got up early in the morning and got on the carriage with Grand Duke Barro.
This morning, she was going to patrol the territory with her grandfather.
Aurelian sat in the carriage, and the dull sound of the wheels of the carriage rolling over the stone road was in her ears.
When her eyes inadvertently swept across the empty seat next to her, she couldn't help but pursed her lips, feeling a little lost.
Every morning, Teacher Victor would practice swordsmanship with Teacher Gwen.
They have maintained this habit for a long time, and they have been doing it almost without interruption regardless of rain or shine.
At least, there are still those knights guarding Aurelian to ensure the safety of the princess.
So, she looked through the window, her dark eyes cast into the distance of the territory.
I came back in such a hurry last night that Aurelion hadn't had time to see my grandfather's territory.
All the buildings and the scenery on the road in front of me were completely different from last night.
The city at dawn was completely different from the tranquility of last night, as if it had taken off a heavy veil and revealed its true face.
The streets were bustling with people, and the sounds of shops hawking and pedestrians talking were heard one after another.
The sound of horse hooves echoed in the streets, and the sun penetrated the mist and sprinkled on the stone bricks, casting a warm sun.
The smell of fireworks in the world seemed to be resurrected after a short night of sleep, bringing warmth to this cold city.
When the carriage was moving on the street, pedestrians on the street looked at the family emblem of Grand Duke Barro hanging on the carriage, and they all stepped aside, bowed, and showed great admiration in their eyes.
Aurelion could not see any signs of resentment in their expressions.
It seemed that the governance of this grandfather had been recognized and loved by many people.
Looking at the bustling city under the sun, it seemed that the dead territory last night should not exist here.
Of course, Aurelion also knew the reason for all this.
Last night, their caravan and horses had been traveling through the realm of the dead.
The surroundings were all engulfed by the dark green smoke, and it was naturally dead silent.
When they returned to the real world, they were already in the mansion of Grand Duke Barro.
In other words, the huge city of the dead at that time was actually the back of the real city, a reflection in the territory of the dead.
And the territory of the dead turned over, it was this extremely lively city.
But the number of caravans and horses was so large, and so many people traveled through the realm of the dead, but it didn't even affect reality.
This naturally confirmed what Grand Duke Barro said.
The dead should not set foot in the realm of the living.
In this case, then grandpa, will he agree to the matter of Earl Laurian?
Thinking about it, Aurelion wanted to ask tentatively.
She hesitated again and again, and finally mustered up the courage and said carefully:
"Grandpa, can the necromancer really resurrect the dead?"
But Grand Duke Barro did not reply to her immediately. He quietly held his cane with both hands, his eyes closed, and was as still as a sculpture, motionless.
After a long while, he slowly opened his mouth and answered:
"Yes."
Aurelian was a little surprised. She didn't expect Grandpa to answer so readily.
So, she asked again tentatively:
"Do you know Count Laurian?"
When Grand Duke Barro heard this name, his eyes slowly opened and his eyes fell sharply on Aurelian's face.
His eyes were deep and turbid with majesty, and the cold breath naturally revealed, which made Aurelian stagnate slightly.
But she continued:
"On the night we arrived in the kingdom, we were entertained by Count Laurian."
"He..."
"Don't say anything for now."
Grand Duke Barro stopped her calmly, and the atmosphere in the carriage instantly became cold.
She was very smart and immediately realized Grand Duke Barro's emotions.
That's right, if it was really that easy to resurrect, how could there be so many people separated by Yin and Yang.
And there is also her mother...
"...I know."
Aurelian lowered her eyebrows and nodded weakly.
Grand Duke Barro took a deep breath and closed his eyes again, as if he didn't want to say anything more.
The atmosphere in the carriage warmed up slightly, and Aurelian's goose bumps also dissipated a little because of the coldness and slowly retreated.
At this time, a deep voice slowly sounded:
"Laurin has asked me more than once, but I have only one answer."
"I can't revive her daughter."
He opened his eyes again and looked out the carriage window, with a hint of melancholy and regret in his eyes.
"That is a blasphemy to the dead and disrespect to the living. "
At this time, the carriage had already driven to the fields of the territory.
Many farmers stepped into the ground with their feet, waving the hoes in their hands, and sweat flashed under the bright light.
Every time they swung the farm tools, sweat would fall into the soil with the swing of muscles.
A farmer stood up, took a breath, greeted his friends in the distance, and waved his arms.
The wrinkles on their faces came together, facing the sun, and smiled brightly.
Looking at these farmers, the Grand Duke slowly said;
"These farmers, they know each other, know each other, and live the same life every day. ”
The daytime is almost entirely devoted to farming, and the only time left at night is for family and friends.
They are almost like the gears of a machine, turning non-stop, day after day.
There is rarely any novelty in life, and only some trivial matters may become their after-dinner gossip.
"What do you think would happen if one of these people suddenly died?"
Aurelian listened to his grandfather's words and fell into deep thought, and a picture gradually emerged in his mind.
Perhaps one night, a family member lay in bed, never able to open his eyes again, and his body no longer had any temperature.
The family sat around the dead, very sad.
Friends gathered together to mourn him.
However, life will not stop because of the death of a person, and they still have to deal with today's farm work.
When the elders die, the younger generations will replace them and embark on a repetitive path to death.
"But what if he is resurrected and returns to these people? "
That would be a horror story.
Perhaps his family would be very happy, even extremely excited.
But in society, this person has actually been erased.
Everyone accepted his death, but the dead man opened the coffin and climbed out of the grave.
No one would accept a resurrected dead soul.
"The dead should keep silent."
The Grand Duke said slowly.
Aurelian listened and nodded, but turned around and was a little puzzled.
"But... since you said that the dead should not set foot on the land of the living, why did you help Earl Laurian and keep his daughter's ghost in the mansion? "
Aurelian had completely lost hope.
She was just curious. If things were just as Grand Duke Barro said, then wouldn't the ghost of Count Laurian's daughter contradict her grandfather's explanation?
"The retainers in Count Laurian's mansion all knew about Priss's existence. Her soul would stay in the castle and would not interfere with the outside world."
"But resurrection is not possible."
Grand Duke Barro was indifferent and spoke slowly:
"Aurelian, you have to remember this."
"After this incident, there will be more trouble in the future."
And...
He continued:
"If Laurian wanted his daughter instead of an obedient skeleton."
"Then he shouldn't have come to ask me. "
Aurelian was slightly stunned, and seemed to have not yet reacted.
At this time, Grand Duke Barro looked out the window.
The carriage gradually approached the mansion. Looking through the window, the tall castle-like mansion had already crossed the wall.
"We are almost there."
"What do you want for breakfast?"
...
After breakfast, Aurelian sat on a wooden chair in the courtyard.
Looking at the bright clusters of flowers, thinking about how she should learn the magic of the dead.
Vanilla stood beside her respectfully with a faint smile on her face.
Aurelian stretched out a hand to Vanilla.
Although his eyes were looking at Vanilla, his eyes were not focused on Vanilla.
In her mind, she tried to recall the undead magic used by Grand Duke Barro.
Remember, the undead magic needs to be connected to the realm of the dead.
But she didn't know how to enter the realm of the dead.
And the undead magic used by grandpa didn't require formation construction at all. Her glance Even if she could learn the ability and talent, she could not see through the mystery.
However, if she could learn the magic of the dead, it would mean that she could become stronger and get more praise from her teacher and father.
Maybe she could resurrect the daughter of Count Laureen without her grandfather and repay the favor owed to Teacher Victor.
That's right, the reason why Aurelian was so concerned about this matter was because Teacher Victor agreed to it.
If she could help Teacher Victor, she would definitely try it.
Aurelian was only fifteen years old. Even if she appeared to be more mature than her peers, she would always have naive ideas.How to help teacher Victor was her most naive idea.
However, Aurelion didn't know it.
She thought about the necromancy magic used by her grandfather yesterday, with her palms open, as if she was trying to feel the feeling.
Staring at Vanilla, the magic power in Aurelion surged.
Then, Aurelion aimed at Vanilla and suddenly shouted:
"Change for me!"
"Meow?"
The magic power and Aurelion's voice scared Vanilla.
However, nothing happened.
Seeing this, Aurelion put away her hands and sighed a little disappointedly.
Sure enough, it was still too far to master the necromancy.
That's right, after all, she had just reached the stage of seeing pigs run, and she hadn't really eaten pork yet.
When her grandfather taught her again, maybe she would be able to learn it.
At this time, she touched Vanilla's head and comforted Vanilla's fragile heart that had just been frightened.
At this time, a foreign minister hurried over, as if looking for someone.
He looked around, and when he saw Aurelion, he hurried over.
"Princess, I finally found you!"
"Hmm?"
Aurelian was a little confused.
Why are you so anxious? What happened?
Seeing that the princess was a little confused, the minister hurriedly explained:
"Your Highness, have you forgotten?"
"King August specially invited you to participate in the auction in the royal city today. You agreed yesterday?"
"I have informed Earl Victor, he should be ready..."
Before he finished speaking, Aurelion stood up and said directly:
"I know, I will go and prepare now."
(I woke up at four o'clock, I will finish writing one and post it. I haven't eaten for a day. I will have dinner and then write the next chapter, woo woo woo)