From Prisoner to Si Chen

"What's weird?"

Ji Lan raised his eyes and asked with some confusion.

"Ah..." Torina quickly turned her head and whispered, "It's nothing."

She couldn't help but smooth her messy long black hair, and brushed the hair from her forehead behind her ears.

Gilan looked at the girl in wheelchair holding the burning "Cross of Dawn" with one hand, and the firelight illuminated her pale side face red.

"It seems to be working."

He couldn't help but smile.

My face is red, that must be working!

"Well, thank you, Mr. Gillan."

Torina glanced at the blond young man carefully and said seriously.

"I will keep this token well."

"You're welcome. You've helped me a lot, and I want to help you too... Moreover, you gave me the 'Letter Comb' when we first met, so this 'Dawn Cross' can be considered a gift in return."

Gillan laughed.

When Torina saw the young man's smile, the darkness in her heart was dispelled a lot. She seemed to be infected and couldn't help but smile.

She closed her five fingers together, clenched the flame, and then slowly pressed her hand on her left chest.

The firelight gradually sank into her chest and disappeared, as if it was hidden in her heart.

The girl in the wheelchair closed her eyes.

While feeling the light and warmth, she raised the corners of her mouth, looking quite satisfied.

In fact, Ji Lan did not expect that the brand of his kingdom could actually provide lighting and warmth for the girl...

He was happy for Torina.

Or he was happy to be able to help a disabled girl who was in a similar situation and suffered from the same disease, or it was a sense of accomplishment to help the master of the mysterious Black Castle with his own meager efforts.

not to mention……

By watching the "Enlightenment" series of movies, he learned the secret history and knew the girl's identity clearly.

Miss Torina Gerald, she is the daughter of Si Chen, "Crane King" and "Ms. Snow"! From the moment it was born, it has been carrying some great mission!

Gillan felt an inexplicable sympathy.

"Miss Torina, you just said... that you feel unwell because the environment has become darker."

He asked:

"Are you referring to...the earthly environment?"

"Yes." Torina did not avoid this time and nodded lightly. "Yes."

She lowered her eyes and was silent for a few seconds.

"The Dream Sea is a projection of the dark side of the world. The sea water is made up of countless 'negative emotional water droplets'. Therefore, when the world feels desperate, the Dream Sea will become darker..."

Hearing this, Gilan finally understood what the "darkness" in Torina's words meant.

It's no wonder that the darkness of the Dream Sea will intensify... After all, in reality, the miasma breaks out and countless people are infected, so it would be strange if the negative emotions don't increase rapidly!

But just after he figured this out, a flash of lightning suddenly flashed in Jilan's mind.

Combining the mission of Torina Gerald with her fear of the dark, Gillan can easily connect her with the world.

"Miss Torina..."

Ji Lan stared at the wheelchair girl in front of him and asked in a deep voice.

"Are you carrying some burden for the world? That's why you can't leave Castle Black, and you are burdened by it..."

"Um?!"

Torina sat up like a frightened rabbit.

She looked directly at the young man, a trace of panic and confusion flashed in her black eyes.

"Sorry...I can't say."

But Tolina quickly calmed down, turned her head, avoided looking, and whispered softly.

Gillan mused.

His eyes softened, he shook his head and smiled:

"It doesn't matter. You don't need to say anything."

"Thank you." Torina breathed a sigh of relief.

She didn't want to deceive the young man in front of her, but for some reasons, she couldn't reveal the truth...

"It's related to 'miasma', right?"

Ji Lan suddenly spoke again.

Torina trembled.

She bit her lip and spoke in a low voice with a hint of pleading:

"Mr. Gillan, please stop asking."

"Alas." Jilan sighed softly. "Let me tell you a story..."

"Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his legs because of his parents' neglect. He was disabled for the rest of his life and was alone... The boy had no friends, never felt warmth and care, and only felt that the world was full of darkness."

"He hated the injustice of the world, and cried countless times at night, complaining about why his parents did not respect his wishes, so they gave birth to him and allowed him to live such a miserable life."

"Later, when he grew up, he went crazy and died... The suffering did not end, but continued to haunt him, and they continued together in the 'sober' world."

In the tea room, Ji Lan spoke calmly.

Torina stared blankly at the blond young man across the table, and fell into silence without saying a word.

But her hands under the table were tightly holding on to the empty skirt, and her knuckles turned white.

Even trembling slightly.

It was clear that her inner emotions were not at peace.

Gillan continued in a gentle tone:

"This boy is me..."

"Whether you believe it or not, this is indeed me. It's the other me I've seen countless times in dreams... If I had a previous life, I must have had such a miserable, crazy and desperate life."

"I woke up from the dream, but I still suffered."

Torina looked at him quietly, her eyes flashing with inexplicable complex emotions.

A long while.

She nodded and spoke slowly:

"I believe it. I can feel that sir did not lie to me...Thank you for being willing to tell me this. Now, I can understand why you are keenly aware of my pain."

Torina's eyes were lowered and her long eyelashes trembled, looking pitiful.

"Because...sir, you have also had such an experience."

The scene was silent for a while.

Jilan took a deep breath, looked at the silent girl, and couldn't help but said in a deep voice:

"Even if you don't say it, I actually understand... you didn't shoulder the so-called mission voluntarily. Everything was just forced on you by 'King Can' and 'Ms. Snow'!"

He actually didn't know why.

He actually mustered up the courage to say this to the girl.

Perhaps, this is also mixed with a kind of hatred for his parents in his previous life.

"It is really unfair for you to bear the sufferings of this world alone... No matter how great such a mission is, you have to be sacrificed. I feel sad for you!"

"?!"

Torina's whole body trembled as if struck by lightning or an electric switch.

She raised her head and stared at the young man, her mouth slightly open. At the same time, for some reason, tears unexpectedly burst out of my eyes and fell down my cheeks.

It was as if, after countless years, someone finally appeared who could empathize with her, understand her, and understand her.

"Also...please stop talking."

Torina's tone was concerned and anxious.

"You're going to die, Mr. Gillan."

"This is the secret history that the two Si Chens jointly sealed. Even if you know it, you must not tell it! Otherwise you will definitely die!"

"I...I have been without legs since I was born. This is the necessary price for being the daughter of the 'Crippled King'. I have not complained, but...just a little regretful."

She said, raising her hand to wipe her tears.

But suddenly he was startled.

Because a slender hand was already one step ahead of her, holding a clean white handkerchief, and gently wiped away her tears.

"I said... if I have the ability, I will definitely take you out of Castle Black to see the outside world."

The young man's voice came.

"Maybe I can make up for your regret a little bit."

"gentlemen……"

Torina raised her head and looked at the blond young man in awe.

She didn't know why, but her heartbeat suddenly became faster, like beating a drum.

It's like hundreds of wild horses running wild in the deserted wilderness, breaking the long-term loneliness and raising noisy dust.

The cold and darkness around her body seemed to disappear in an instant, replaced by a strange warmth that made her cheeks hot.

The girl suddenly had a strong desire to talk and wanted to reveal the secrets she had hidden in her heart for many years.

But at the last moment, her reason told her that if she did this, she would only kill the only friend in front of her.

When the words came to his lips, they only turned into a slightly trembling: "Thank you."

…

…

After Torina calmed down a bit.

The two of them had a very tacit understanding and did not discuss the sensitive topic just now.

While drinking the "Xia Fei" scented tea made by Miss Tolina herself, Gilan told the other party some recent things that happened in reality.

There are his experiences of going out on a grave digging mission, as well as the major event of the intensification of the miasma concentration, the trivial details of his daily official duties, and some experiences at Christmas.

But no matter what she said, the wheelchair girl Torina was the best listener.

She held her chin in her hands, like a good student who listened carefully in class, extremely engaged and fascinated.

It seemed that everything in the outside world from Mr. Gillan's mouth would become extremely fresh and interesting to her ears.

Although she was quiet, the longing, worry and joy flashing in her eyes did not seem to be fake, and the slight sounds of surprise she made from time to time expressed her own emotional fluctuations.

This kind of performance also made Gillan's desire to share even stronger.

Torina's true reaction was like telling Gillan that what he said was interesting and that she wanted him to tell more...

He is very useful as a narrator.

Also enjoy it.

When talking about Gillan's experience of being visited by "Santa Claus" and the "Christmas Devil" at the same time on "Christmas Eve", Torina also showed a surprised expression.

But soon, she frowned slightly.

"Krampus actually regarded Mr. as a 'bad boy' and even sent him an iron hook as a threat..."

There was a hint of displeasure in Torina's tone.

"Don't worry, Mr. Gillan, I will ask Butler Jorah to go out and try to solve this problem for you."

"Huh?" Jilan couldn't help but be startled.

The Black Castle steward took action to help him solve his trouble?

"Krampus is the 'self' of 'Windmill Cat' Pal Solomon, and Pal was once the apostle of the original Sichen Omer..."

Jilan said in a deep voice.

Torina was not surprised. Instead, she nodded calmly and said calmly:

"I know."

"Miss Torina knows?"

Gillan was surprised.

Now that she knows the identity of Krampus, and Miss Tolina is so confident in sending the Black Castle housekeeper, then...

Who is this Mr. Jorah Chokes who has such great strength? !

"The apostle title of 'Santa Claus' Germaine Nicholas is actually called 'Morning Day', also known as the 'Angel of Wands'. He was one of the four angels under the seat of God Omer in the past."

Torina explained to Gillan.

"And the true identity of the 'Christmas Devil' Krampus is indeed the 'Windmill Cat' Pal Solomon... Pal's former apostle's title was 'Pole Star', and he was also the 'Angel of Pentacles'."

"But around the dawn of AD 1000, God mysteriously disappeared, and evil gods were frequently born in the world. So far, mankind has entered the 'Age of Anxiety'... Among the evil gods, 'Sulfur Lord' is the most powerful."

When the "Sulfur Man" was mentioned, the girl's expression showed something strange, but she quickly hid it.

Then, she continued:

"Pal abandoned himself and fell due to the departure of the Lord. He turned to the service of Lord Brimstone and became his messenger and pope. He has been active in the world, executing the 'Brimstone Will' of spreading disaster and chaos."

"Although Pal was once an apostle, his strength is far less than before, not to mention that Krampus is just an 'other'... Even if Butler Jorah is not good at fighting, he must be enough to deal with Krampus."

Hearing this, Ji Lan raised his eyebrows.

The secret history revealed by Miss Torina really shocked him!

Omer disappeared nine hundred years ago? !

Two of the four archangels under his seat.

Angel of Wands, Germaine "Morning".

Angel of Pentacles, "Pole Star" Pal.

And Parr degenerated from an angel into the "Windmill Cat", the messenger of the evil god, and continued to spread disasters in the world...

Moreover, from what Miss Tolina said, Mr. Jorah Chox, who was wearing black clothes and a wide-brimmed hat, and emitting black smoke, was absolutely powerful.

It was as if Krampus, in his eyes, was not the apostle's "self" at all, but a small character worth mentioning...

"Miss Torina, thank you."

Ji Lan felt deeply that he had been hugged into his lap and thanked her sincerely.

The girl in the wheelchair shook her head and smiled slightly.

"By the way, Mr. Gillan. In the near future, I may sleep for a while...well, my body is too tired and there is no way to avoid it."

Torina suddenly thought of something and said.

"So, if you come then, I may not be able to come out to entertain you and treat you to afternoon tea... I'm sorry."

"no need to say sorry."

Gilan shook his head and chuckled.

"If you are tired, take a good rest. If you have anything to say, you can tell me during tea time. Although I am not good at listening, I will learn from you."

Miss Torina laughed, hummed, and nodded.

"I just don't want to hide it from you... After all, you are the only friend I have made in all these years."

Hearing this, Jilan was startled.

He drank the last of the tea in the cup, then grinned and said:

"It's my pleasure."

Torina put her hands together, looked at the blond young man, and couldn't help but whisper in her heart:

"It would be my pleasure, sir."