13 Mink Street

"Praise Ralisa!"

"Praise the Wall God!"

The Zhunweng and his son-in-law were sitting face to face.

"Oh."

Mr. Bede sighed, and his sitting posture seemed more natural than before.

Karen did the same, leaning back.

Eunice came with a tray containing two rolls of hot towels, and she handed one to her father in a clip and the other to Karen.

Both men spread out the hot towels with their fingers, shook them gently back and forth, and then covered the backs of their hands.

Mr Bader then wiped his hair with a towel and Karen put the towel on her face.

"Eunice, your grandpa and your second uncle are coming back soon, prepare some towels for them too."

"Okay, father."

After Eunice left, Mr. Bede hung the wiped towel on the easel, stood up, and said:

"Master Karen, I think we can talk in the study."

"Um."

Karen also threw the towel on the easel, but failed to hang it. The towel slipped off and stained the middle piece, which happened to separate the people under the eaves in the painting from the performing arts hall in the distance. Judging from the effect of the picture, Look, it seems that there are two "worlds" under one picture.

Bader stood behind Karen and exclaimed:

"That's the inspiration for art."

Karen laughed: "It was just an accident."

Bader shook his head, and said: "Many artists' inspirations actually come from accidents, but they are too embarrassed to say that, or, if they say it, no one will believe it."

Karen nodded: "I believe what the artist says."

The two went up to the third floor and entered the study.

"Where do you sit or where do I sit?" Karen pointed to the place behind the desk.

"It must be you, young master." Mr. Bede bowed slightly, and took the initiative to sit in front of the desk.

Karen didn't refuse, and sat down behind the desk.

"So, is this the reason why you can't awaken your blood, Mr. Bede?"

Bader nodded: "It should be."

Faith is exclusive;

It is impossible to say that I believe in him and her at the same time. That is called hobbies, not belief.

When Mr. Bede chooses to believe in the Wall God Sect, he will naturally no longer be able to inspire the family's blood, and it is impossible for him to embark on the family's belief system.

After all, even though the scale and influence of the Wall God Sect has always been small, and at the same time in the last era, the wall god Raliersa was defined as an evil god by the God of Order and suppressed, but no one can erase the fact that the Wall God Sect is a "Church" facts.

"You amaze me," Karen said. "It's so well hidden."

Not even Pu'er was found.

Of course, if Pu'er finds out, it probably won't be angry because the descendants of the family believe in a cult. Instead, it will probably be surprised that a strange melon grows out of a group of dwarf winter melons.

After all, unlike the remnants of the Sect of Light being tacitly besieged by the major churches today, only the Sect of Order is truly sensitive to the Sect of the Wall;

After all, the wall god Raliersa was personally suppressed by the God of Order, so the two churches are natural enemies, but because even at the peak of the Wall God Sect, the Sect of Order was just a small fish, so even if it is Order There is not much enthusiasm for "eliminating the evil" of the remnants of the Bi God Sect.

Therefore, Mr. Bede believes in the Wall God Religion, as long as he doesn't go outside to preach it loudly, basically no one will deliberately come to trouble him personally.

oh,

But there is a family trouble here, because Karen remembers that the black coral powder production workshop under the name of the Allen family is exclusively for the Cult of Order in York City, so once this matter is exposed, it will affect the business of the Allen family.

"When did you first come into contact with the Wall God Sect?" Karen asked.

"I've been interested in drawing since I was very young...even very young," Mr. Bader said.

Karen nodded.

He knows that this is a kind of preparation for answering, and the purpose of most people choosing this kind of answer preparation is to buy time for themselves to think about the next lie.

"Actually, the talent of my family blood may not be very high. The elder brother and the second brother successfully awakened when they were very young. I was much slower than them, but I already had a little feeling at that time.

But Master Karen, you should understand that children like to be competitive, even with their own brothers, especially with families like ours.

So, although I can feel a little bit of the ancestral blood in my body, I also understand that my talent is much worse than that of my two brothers, so I am not very keen on taking this path.

Then, I found a record about the Wall God Sect in the family library, and I think this should be what I want to pursue.

In the beginning, it was really a hobby.

I started to look for those mural painters, and I also communicated with those wandering painters, trying to integrate into their circle as much as possible;

Then, I successfully found a believer of the Wall God Sect, and he took me into the "temple" of the Wall God Sect, where I came into contact with the teachings of the Wall God Sect, and also saw the true God in an illustration The image of Raurielsa.

I am shaken by teachings, I am fascinated by Ralielsa;

In the end, I willingly accepted the Wall God Sect under his guidance.

If I don't believe in the Wall God Sect, maybe in another two or three years, or four or five years, when I become an adult, I should be able to reach the bloodline level.

However, maybe the ancestor also noticed that my belief was not pure enough, so he didn't choose me at the beginning. "

Speaking of which,

Mr. Bede raised his head and looked at the portrait of the ancestor Allen hanging on the wall behind the desk.

"It's a bit ironic." Karen poked the table lightly with a pen as he spoke, "After all, you were the one who sat in this position before."

The patriarch sitting under the portrait of the ancestor actually believed in a foreign teacher.

However, Karen immediately added:

"But this picture, if it is painted, even if it is only painted in a realistic way without any changes, it will still feel beautiful."

Hearing this sentence, Bede closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and showed an expression of great enjoyment;

Real artists are lonely. For them, the happiest thing is to meet someone with the same aesthetics as themselves, which can trigger a kind of resonance, and this resonance can prove that they are on the road full of darkness. , is not alone.

"Master Karen, I have wanted to paint this picture many times, and you are right, it is really beautiful.

When outsiders see this painting, they will only think that it is a very simple picture scroll showing the patriarch's office;

But when those who know the inside story appreciate it, they can feel the beauty of silent irony.

However, out of respect for the ancestors, I still restrained the desire to write. "

"So I'm curious about one thing." Karen looked at Mr. Bader, "Please don't blame me for asking too bluntly."

"Excuse me."

"Can you fight?"

"I'm sorry to tell you that what I'm good at is drawing, but I'm not good at fighting."

"Anything else?" Karen asked. "I want to be more specific."

"Without your presence, the family would continue to face the pressure from the Rafael family. This has nothing to do with whether I hide my beliefs or not.

You should be aware that if I expose my beliefs, the family's situation will only get worse.

Therefore, my father and I agree in this regard, that is, your arrival has brought hope to the Allen family.

and,

After seeing a pool of holy water in the auditorium, we can expect even more. "

A smile appeared on Karen's face.

"You don't believe what I say?" asked Mr. Bader.

Karen lied: "No, I believe what you said."

Mr. Bede nodded, and said: "Yes, who would watch their family in danger without doing anything, and only care about hiding themselves? After all, my surname is Allen."

"Of course, you are still the patriarch."

However, what appeared in Karen's mind was Linda's letter to herself and Piaget with disheveled hair.

For religious belief, Linda can abandon her husband twice;

so,

Don't talk about human relations with these crazy religious artists!

"Master Karen, how did you know about the Wall God Sect? I mean, there are really very few people who know about the Wall God Sect now, or, how did you know about me?

It can't be because of the painting that I haven't had time to take away, right? "

Karen pointed to his forehead: "Because I have completed the purification."

Hearing this explanation, Bede showed a look of astonishment on his face, and asked, "You really saw it because of my painting?"

Because he knew that Karen had just completed the purification, the only clue Karen could get was the painting.

"Yes."

"It's... miraculous." Bede took a deep breath, and then exhaled slowly, "The shock you brought to me is really unparalleled. You are indeed the grandson of Master Diss."

"In addition, I know the Wall God Sect because I have a good friend in Luojia City, and his wife is also a believer in the Wall God Sect. Her name is Linda."

"Linda?"

"You know her?"

"Yes, I know her. I went to visit your grandfather in Luojia City. During those days, I actually met two women. One is my current wife Jenny, and the other... oh no, that Back then Linda couldn't be called a woman, she was just a little girl, held by her mother's hand."

"So, are you Linda's guide?" Karen asked.

"No, no, I met Linda at a secret meeting of the Wall God Sect held in Luojia City. Her parents brought her with them. Their family is all believers of the Wall God Sect.

At that time, one of her works left a deep impression on me, so I took the initiative to communicate with her. She is a very cute girl, and it can be seen that she has a natural affinity for art and murals. Persistence and appreciation. "

"And then, do you still keep in touch?"

"I saw it once a few years ago, but it was not in Ruilan, but in Wayne. After I became the patriarch, I stopped participating in the gatherings of the Wall God Sect, because I was afraid that my identity would be exposed and drag down the family.

But I will go to see the art exhibition. In one art exhibition, I saw Linda again.

I didn't know her at all at the time, after all, a little girl will change a lot when she grows up, but a man..."

Mr. Bede touched his cheek,

"For a period of time, a man's appearance will not change much."

Karen nodded, motioning for him to continue.

"Linda recognized me, we drank coffee together, she told me that she came to Wien to study at the Academy of Art, and we were simply reminiscing about old times, but in fact, we deliberately avoided talking about the church.

I was not allowed because of my status, and she was because I had a good relationship with a boyfriend who majored in psychology. She just agreed to his marriage proposal and was going to leave school and go back to Ruilan together.

After we wished each other good wishes for our future lives, we drank the last sip of coffee together. "

"Then do you want to know how she is doing now?"

"To be honest, I don't really want to know." Mr. Bede shook his head, "Because her relationship with me is long gone, but she should be living happily, her boyfriend, oh no, her husband Should love her very much, shouldn't he?"

"Yes, her husband loved her very much."

"Well, that's good." Mr. Bede nodded, "She deserves happiness."

At this time, there was a knock on the door outside the study.

"It should be me." Bede pointed to himself and said, "Father should want to store that pool of holy water as soon as possible, so I have to thank you again for your gift."

"This is what I should do."

Bede didn't ask about the income and value distribution of this pool of holy water. It's not that the Allen family is greedy, but the real patriarch of the Allen family at the moment is actually Karen himself. Strictly speaking, Karen owns and controls all the properties of the Allen family Qualifications, so asking about the specific allocation will appear very unreasonable.

Karen reached out and pressed the bell on the desk, the door of the study was opened, and Borg stood at the door:

"Mr. Bede, the master calls you over."

"Okay, I see, go tell the master, I will come right away."

"yes."

Bader stood up and bowed slightly to Karen:

"I really appreciate your coming and bringing hope to our Allen family.

After all, although artists generally live a miserable life, artists generally don't like to be miserable.

With your arrival, I can finally unload the burden and concentrate on indulging in the palace of art.

Of course, if you need me, I will serve you at any time, my respect, Master Karen. "

Bede turned and walked out of the study,

From the beginning to the end, he didn't ask Karen to help him keep it a secret, because he knew that this sentence was the same as the distribution of benefits from the pool of holy water, and there was no need to mention it at all.

Karen sat on the chair and continued to spin the pen in his hand.

He didn't believe Mr. Bede's words, because Piaget also naively believed that Linda would never leave him.

in addition,

The rule of the Inmeles family is: Doubt, never stay overnight!

but here,

It's Allen's house.

Karen closed her eyes and began to think and recall:

——

"I told him the method that Huofen helped me perfect for the Super-standard God's Descending Ceremony of the Cult of Order, and I also helped him make preparations. He is going to fulfill his long-cherished wish and summon a real evil god, but he is destined to will fail.

Because of his lack of strength and realm, he was destined to be turned into ashes in the summoning ceremony. Most importantly, he didn't have enough things to sacrifice. "

"Then why did he..."

"Because of his dream, he himself knew that he couldn't really summon the ancestor, but he should be able to meet with the ancestor and say a few words before he died with the altar.

…

"By the way, Grandpa, I know who the strange demon you said is going to help us deal with the aftermath."

"oh."

——

With a sound of "Da...", the pen that was spinning in his hand fell on the desk.

Karen slowly opened his eyes,

Said to himself:

"So, the reason why I asked my wife and daughter to go to Luojia City instead of me is so that I can go to the art exhibition?"

………

"Bed, you need to arrange these things. You must handle them carefully. You know the value of this pool of holy water!"

"Yes, father, I understand, and I will order it to be done right away."

"Um."

"However, it's raining today. I think it's better for people to start pumping and storing water tomorrow. If the rainwater gets mixed in, it may reduce the quality of the holy water."

"Well, yes, you have thought well, so let's do it tomorrow. Mike, you take someone to protect the auditorium."

"Yes, father."

After talking with his father and brother, Bede went straight to the basement of the castle.

Looking at his receding back,

Old Anderson said helplessly, "He's going to his studio again."

Mike comforted: "This is my brother's interest."

"Fortunately, Master Karen is here now." Old Anderson patted his forehead lightly, "I'm not so angry anymore, forget it, let him go."

...

Mr. Bede walked into the basement. There are three basements under the old castle.

One is the storage room, the other is the former fortification, and the other is Mr. Bede's studio.

"Snapped!"

turn on the light,

Mr. Bede walked into it, and there were many paintings covered with white cloth.

He kept walking in, ignoring all other works, and walked directly to the wall in the deepest part of the studio. On the wall, there was also a large piece of white cloth hanging on it.

Mr. Bede closed his eyes and waved his fingers lightly, then he walked to the small wine cabinet in the adjacent studio with a smile on his face, poured himself a glass of red wine, took a big sip, and put down the glass;

He picked up a violin next to him, tuned it up, and brewed his feelings with the red wine he just drank.

next moment,

The melodious sound of the piano sounded in the basement;

Mr. Bede walks back and forth while playing the violin. This is his own performance. He is the performer and the audience;

The sound of the piano gradually changed from melodious at the beginning to cheerful,

Then from cheerful to high-pitched,

at last,

From high-pitched to passionate that can ignite the fire in people's hearts!

"Crack!"

The last note falls,

Mr. Bader bowed to the wall in front of him as a curtain call,

when getting up,

He reached out and pulled down the white cloth hanging from the wall.

The white cloth falls,

revealed a huge painting painted on the wall;

In the painting, a man is standing on the roof of a building, holding a box in his hand, looking up at the woman in the air above with a smile on his face;

And the woman stretched her hand into the air while weeping;

The sky is full of dark clouds, but deep in the dark clouds, there is a figure of a giantess.

In the corner directly below the picture, there is an altar painted.

Mr. Bader picked up the half glass of red wine and admired the mural while sipping the wine;

This is Linda's painting;

Mr. Bede suddenly smiled and said:

"But the painter, how could it be possible for him to appear in his own painting?"