Crown of Silence

Chapter 816 The Future (Part 1)

The sea breeze pushed the waves, breaking them on the rocks and stone piles of the pier.

The remaining waves danced and fell into the barrel. The sea fish in the barrel were swimming and bouncing, trying to return to the free sea, but they were always just a hair away.

In the end, he sank to the bottom tiredly and lazily stopped moving, thus welcoming the coming death.

The long straight road emerged from the waves a few days ago and extended to a place a hundred meters offshore. Then it turned into stone steps downwards and submerged into the sea step by step.

The road reshaped by the rocks in the sea is covered with precipitated salt crystals, exuding a slight temperature, and you will not feel cold when walking barefoot on it.

There is even a hint of warmth in the cold wind of late winter.

An almost natural alchemy appears here.

Just to... make it easier for his creator to fish.

Ye Qingxuan sat on the steps, rolled up his trouser legs, and soaked in the slightly warm sea water. He turned around and hung the bait in the box next to him on the fishhook, then waved the long fishing rod and threw the hook into the sea.

Then, I stared at the rising and falling buoy in silence.

Sometimes I sit there all day.

In this chaotic world that seemed to be on the verge of destruction, he was the only one who seemed to be on vacation, calm as if nothing had happened.

Nothing really happened.

No.

He put out his cigarette, raised his hand and poured the full ashtray into the sea, then turned and looked behind him.

On the long road leading to the shore, at some point, a slender figure stepped up. He bent down and put his shoes on the shore. He followed Ye Qingxuan's example and walked over barefoot, his long skirt flying in the wind.

Like blooming jasmine.

Finally, standing next to Ye Qingxuan, she gathered up the hem of her skirt and held it in her hand: "Can you give me a stool?"

"Your Majesty, why not try to sit down directly? It's not cold anyway."

Although he said that, Ye Qingxuan still reached out and lifted a bench out of the sea. After the interference, the seawater condensed into a texture like ice crystals, which was magnificent and gorgeous, worthy of the status of a queen.

"I want to do it too, but unfortunately, the courtesy officer has come here and it's a bit troublesome to nag."

Mary sat on the chair and raised her hands to tie up her hair that was flying in the sea breeze:

"Did you hear that someone from the Silent Organization is here?"

"Well, there have been a lot of people here in the past two days," Ye Qingxuan said calmly, holding on to the boom, "Fortunately, there are many houses, and there is more than enough room to accommodate them."

"They told me there is urgent news, why don't you listen?"

"There is a lot of urgent news in the world, but it is often too late when you receive it."

Ye Qingxuan was unmoved, as if he didn't understand their purpose at all: "State affairs are very urgent, personal affairs are very urgent, and fishing is also very urgent.

So, no rush.

Your Majesty came at the right time today. I caught a big grouper this morning. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to finish it all by myself. "

Mary didn't respond to his words.

Just looking at his profile in silence.

"Mr. Ye..."

"What's wrong?"

Ye Qingxuan turned his head slightly, his eyes seemed confused.

"Do you really, I mean, do you really like fishing?"

"There are many things I like, but unfortunately... they are all gone now."

Having said this, Ye Qingxuan couldn't help laughing, lowered his head and lit the cigarette in the corner of his mouth, shook his head, and said with a self-deprecating expression: "I just want to find something to do, something that I can do, and I won't disappoint anyone." That kind of..."

Looking at his eyes, Mary said nothing.

He just lowered his head, as if he had done something wrong.

A lot has happened since the destruction of the Holy City.

But to Ye Qingxuan, those things are no longer important. He returned to Avalon and slept in his fief for several days. After waking up, he ate a big meal, drank wine, smoked cigarettes, and began to learn fishing in a boring life.

Learn in style.

Very rewarding.

"Actually, if nothing happened to Charles, I might be married now."

Ye Qingxuan's voice came out of the blue and brought up this topic without warning: "I want to invite him to my wedding, along with the teacher.

Unfortunately, this is no longer possible. "

Mary's shoulders shook slightly.

After a long time, she raised her head, wanting to see Ye Qingxuan's expression. But Ye Qingxuan sat in front of her, looking at the sea further ahead, unable to see his eyes or his face.

But that voice was very calm, as calm as if he was numb from exhaustion.

"Before leaving Cathay, Bai Xi cried a lot."

"She told me to bring Ciel back."

"I didn't make it."

"I don't know how to face her, and I don't know how to face you."

He finally turned around with a shameful smile: "I disappoint you, Your Majesty. I am such an indecisive man. I have no mercy and nowhere to show it. In the end, all I am left with is weakness.

Not worthy of being expected and not worthy of your affection. "

But he didn't see Mary's sad look, nor did he see her turn away in tears.

She was looking at herself, looking at the man in front of her solemnly and seriously, without any sign of wanting to avoid or escape.

Look at it openly.

"——Mr. Ye, you saved me, didn't you?"

Ye Qingxuan was stunned.

But Mary stood up from the chair, stepped forward, stepped on the steps, stood in the sea, blocked him and the ocean, and blocked his sight of escaping.

Let her long skirt get wet.

"I know you didn't save me because I am Mary, but I am still grateful to you.

As long as someone asks you for help, you will respond, just like a glorious hero, and will not let suffering happen in front of you.

If there is anyone in this world who deserves the title of 'God's Hand', then only you can take it, I have always believed so."

Mary looked at him, took a deep breath, and said what had been buried in her heart:

"——I love you like this!"

In silence, Ye Qingxuan was stunned.

After that speech, the solemn and awe-inspiring emperor seemed to disappear, returning to his old self, even a little uneasy, lowering his head and pinching the hem of his skirt:

"This is what I have to say with all my courage, thank you for not interrupting me. If I have to do it again, I will definitely hesitate again, right?"

"Mr. Ye is different."

"Mr. Ye can do it."

"From beginning to end, I firmly believe in this."

Avoiding his gaze, Mary lowered her head, returned to the chair, and fell silent.

After a long time, Ye Qingxuan lowered his head in shame and laughed softly.

"Are the people from the Silent Agency waiting outside?"

"Yes."

Mary nodded, "It is said that they brought important information about Charles."

Ye Qingxuan lowered his head, put out the unburned cigarette, and asked softly:

"Mary, do you also want me to kill him?"

"If you have to kill him to save the world, then it doesn't matter to me even if you don't go." Mary replied, smiling: "Because my world has been saved by you."

"I know."

Ye Qingxuan stood up and stretched his back after sitting for a long time:

"Mary, thank you."

"Yes."

Mary blushed.

She lowered her head.

——

After Mary left, Ye Qingxuan picked up his fish basket and hoist and turned back to the shore.

Accompanied by the roar of the stone road collapse, the safe haven where Ye Qingxuan had been stagnating for so many days collapsed and sank into the sea again.

"This is for the kitchen."

Ye Qingxuan threw the fish basket to his subordinates, took his outer robe, put it on, and turned to the reception hall: "Where are the people? Bring them here for me to see.

After seeing them, let them roll away quickly."

Ten minutes later, the people from the Silent Agency finally saw Ye Qingxuan.

The musician in charge was a stranger, and the highest person in charge who was now elected was very humble when facing Ye Qingxuan. Facing this person who was less than half his age, his attitude was extremely humble.

Soon, Ye Qingxuan saw the news they brought.

A...sleeping old man.

"Gaius?"

Ye Qingxuan frowned: "Why? You went through so much trouble to see me, just to send this old thing to me to vent your anger?"

"This..."

The person in charge of the Silent Agency wiped the sweat from his forehead: "Actually, it doesn't matter if you kill him. No, I don't doubt you, but before that, I hope you can take a look at the news we brought.

He is the only survivor who survived from the Kingdom of God in the Caucasus. He has a certain value. Before killing him, please consider it more."

The news brought by the Silent Agency is not on paper.

It is in Gaius's brain.

After injecting a large dose of sedatives, the alchemical matrix set up in Gaius's skull has been disassembled, and even directly transformed into a state that is convenient for anyone to read and remember.

Ye Qingxuan glanced at the person in charge, and finally, he pressed his palm on Gaius's forehead.

Today, Ye Qingxuan is already the world's leading master of mind, and his attainments are not inferior to those of Ye Lanzhou.

Not to mention that Gaius's defense matrix has been dismantled, even if it is still there, it is just a simple matter for him to unlock that level of lock.

In a flash, his eyes went dark.

Countless memories came to him like a tide, but it was difficult to find the main axis, fragmented and disorganized, just like the brain of a madman, only a few complete fragments with deep memories were still presentable.

Ye Qingxuan even turned over the dirty deals that the Revolutionary Army and the countries had made in the early years.

Soon, those insignificant things were swept away by him and went straight to the topic.

Straight to... the memory of Charles after he left the Holy City.

He came to the Caucasus, drove the Dragon of the End, broke through thousands of troops, easily... In the end, he pushed open the door and came to Gaius.

Ye Qingxuan was not infected by the memory, but he transcended himself, stood outside Gaius, and overlooked everything.

Seeing this young man sitting across the table, as if sitting on his own throne, staring at the old man in front of him.

"Sir, long time no see."

As if there was no fluctuation at all, Ye Qingxuan could not feel any fear or uneasiness. He could only read the oppressive pain from his internal organs and skull from his memory.

But even so, Gaius remained calm, warming the stove beside him and picking up the boiling kettle: "Didn't we just meet not long ago, Charles, don't learn such discouraging words from the old man."

"You are right."

Charles nodded and laughed, agreeing deeply.

"Are you here for revenge?"

Gaius picked up the hot water and pills, blew on them, and finally realized that there was no need to take any more medicine. He put them aside, sat up straight in the chair, and faced his own death.

But Charles did not cut off his head, or even make any movement.

Instead, he lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

He was brewing words.

"Although I was very angry at first, I had thought it through on the way here."

He said so with a calm expression: "Even Mr. Gaius would feel uneasy if he handed over this world to someone like me? If I were still the same as before, I would probably be able to transfer power smoothly after a period of time, and then hide my identity and no longer interfere in this world.

But after taking on too much responsibility, it has become a bomb. If it is not eradicated, I will think that Mr. Gaius is too soft-hearted.

Although I have some resentment in my heart, I immediately understand it after thinking it through."

In this way, speaking words of tolerance, Charles's expression was calm, and there was no hatred in his eyes, only pity: "After all, the distance that can be seen by human eyes is too limited.

This is not your fault, it's my problem of being too arrogant."

It was clearly about forgiveness, and the eyes were so compassionate.

But even Ye Qingxuan, a bystander, felt an indescribable chill. It was as if he saw something gradually changing, changing into something he didn't understand.

Mortal love and hate have lost their meaning to Charles.

"Do you really want to become a god? Charles!"

He looked at the calm face in his memory, and recalled the look in Charles' eyes when he left the Holy City.

So lofty, so... sad.

"Did you come here just to show off the mercy of the winner like me? Charles."

Gaius lowered his eyes, and for the first time, Ye Qingxuan read a trace of regret from his heart: "Do you want me to live? Charles, if I live, I will definitely kill you by all means.

I will extinguish the evil consequences I have created at all costs!

Even so, do you want me to live?"

"Yes."

Charles nodded, smiled, and slowly stood up: "For so long, I have received your guidance and care. This time I came back not for revenge, but to offer a trivial reward."

He stretched out his hand and tapped Gaius's forehead:

"—— About the future."

At that moment, the world changed suddenly.

In the long trance, time galloped by at a thousand times the speed.

Gaius was thrown out of the original time, rolling in the chaotic torrent of information, countless information rushed out of his consciousness and disappeared.

In the blink of an eye, he fell from tens of millions of years of history, towards the future.