I don't know how long I have been asleep, the chaotic consciousness is like being placed in cold water, it should be a terrible experience, but the locked body can't perceive all this, so the soul can only be at peace with the encounter.Maybe it was a day, maybe a month, and in a moment of silence, Merlin's soul trapped in the darkness suddenly saw a ray of light.A gentle call came in that light, like a warm hand, gripping Merlin's helpless soul.Then little by little, he was dragged back to the warm world from the dark quagmire of dead silence."
Huh" he opened his eyes.Light.The light from the window hit his face, causing Merlin's eyes to close again the next moment.The light of the sunset is still a little too dazzling for him now.It took him a few minutes to get used to the light.His eyes were dry, and he was constantly secreting fluid under the stimulation of the light, which made Merlin's vision blurry.It's like the uncomfortable ghosting that appeared when I was just infected by dark magic.I can't see anything clearly.But fortunately, the dark perception is still there.Merlin closed his eyes, a little jerky, and spread out his dark perception, enveloping the ward in the glow of the setting sun.There's something quirky about this house.Its walls are made of metal, and the interior is largely devoid of decoration other than the life-sustaining equipment, making it simple and somewhat empty.Merlin tried to spread the dark perception farther, but perhaps because his body was too weak, he would experience a tearing pain in his body when he increased the infusion of mana.This means that his body is not currently able to perform such movements.Merlin had no choice but to give up his plan to explore the surroundings.He didn't know how long he had been asleep, but it was undoubtedly a difficult act to regain control of his body after a long period of coma.His limbs, every muscle was like an old gear without oil lubrication, and even moving his fingers looked very jerky.Merlin felt like he was operating an old, problematic computer, and each time he typed a command, he had to wait for several seconds for his body to react.To make matters worse, there was a tube that helped him breathe, digging deep into his nostrils, and it made him feel extremely uncomfortable right now.He'd have to find a way to get this thing out."
It's not going to be hard...", Merlin said to himself as he quickly adjusted to his poor health, "Come on, it only takes a few minutes...
You can do it. ”It took him nearly 15 minutes to get the fingers of his left hand to bend.It took another 5 minutes or so to curl up my arms.After another 5 minutes had passed, Merlin finally trembled and grabbed the tube that had been inserted into his nostrils.Three minutes later, he pulled the tube out of his body.This simple action put Merlin under great pressure, and he gasped, his trembling hands propped himself up on the hospital bed, allowing himself to sit up little by little.It was only then that Merlin noticed a strange feeling between his legs.He lifted the quilt and looked at it, and the next moment, he made a desperate voice: "Urinary catheter...
Oh, my God. ”Ten minutes later, Merlin pushed the infusion stand next to his bed and moved himself to the window of the ward little by little.Merlin's movements are faltering, like a dying old man, but since he woke up, he is rapidly readjusting to his body, which means that Merlin's body, except for some atrophy of muscles and some weakness, is basically not much of a problem.But that's just the appearance.At least Merlin himself knew what was in his veins and body.Gravity...
That thing was the culprit that caused him to be in a coma for so long, and I don't know if Dr.
Hall had figured out a solution to his problem.With this concern, Merlin opened the curtains, and the next moment, a lonely scenery of the desert appeared in front of him.At dusk, Merlin's shocking golden light shone on the Gobi and the mountains in front of Merlin's eyes in a splashing manner, like a layer of the most gorgeous clothes on the earth, which was probably the most beautiful moment of the day in this place.Merlin was a little glad that he seemed to wake up at the right time.And he also knew where he was now from the familiar hill in front of him."
Pagasus base?"
Merlin was lying on the windowsill, and he whispered, "I really have a relationship with this place." ”"Bang" Just as Merlin sighed, behind him, the door of the ward was pushed open.Eric pushed the door open with dinner in his hand, and looked up to see Merlin smiling at him standing by the window, bathed in the twilight sun.The dinner in the young man's hand fell to the ground, but fortunately it was protected by a lunch box and a plastic bag so that it would not spill on the ground."
Hi Eric.How is it going?
”Merlin looked at the sluggish young man in front of him, he hadn't seen him for a long time, this guy had matured a lot, with a pair of round-framed glasses on the bridge of his nose, and a beard, he looked polite, but it was the braided hair on his head that made Merlin a little dissatisfied.This type of hair is called dreadlocks, and it is a culturally similar way of inheritance for black people, but Merlin does not like this kind of hair.It took several seconds for Eric to react to Merlin's friendly greeting, and he raised his hand and waved at Merlin."
Hello, Merlin, long time no see...""
But since you're able to walk on your own, why don't you put your pants on?"
——————————————— Merlin is certainly not an exhibitionist, and in fact, there is something wrong with Eric's statement.Merlin wasn't without pants, he just didn't find his clothes in this room, only a pair of boxers, and his current physical condition didn't allow him to wear too complicated clothes."
You bastard, don't tell you about it, you know?"
Merlin lay on the bed, holding a spoon with difficulty, and put a spoonful of fruit porridge into his mouth tremblingly, and said to Eric who was holding back a smile next to him: "If you dare to talk nonsense, you will die!"
”"I promise not to say it everywhere, I promise...
Poof, hahahaha!
”Eric tried his best to maintain a serious expression, but when he saw the trench coat that Merlin was wearing, he thought of Merlin's image just now.He couldn't hold back any longer, and laughed while holding his stomach.A few seconds later, under Merlin's expressionless gaze, Eric hurriedly sat up straight, he coughed a few times, and said to Merlin, "Okay, I won't talk nonsense about your black history, don't worry." ”"You can try, but at your own risk."
Merlin retracted his gaze, and after not eating water and rice for a long time, the ordinary fruit porridge in his hand seemed to have become delicious.While soothing his frail body with food, he leaned back on the edge of the bed and asked softly, "What time is it?"
”"Ugh."
Eric took out his phone and looked at it, and said to Merlin, "It's 6 o'clock in the afternoon." ”"No, what month?"
Merlin looked at Eric, "I mean, how long have I been unconscious?"
”Merlin's question, which made Eric a little silent, flipped the screen of his phone and put it in front of Merlin's eyes, and said: "It's June 19, 2000, and you've been in a coma for 9 months. ”"9 months..."
Merlin closed his eyes, and at this moment, he lost interest in eating.Eric didn't know how to comfort Merlin, life is so long, and it must feel bad to lose 9 months at once.And before Eric was allowed to enter the base to take care of Merlin, he also learned about the whole process of Merlin's injury from Merlin's colleagues.This clever boy probably guessed the reason for Merlin's silence."
Afghanistan...", a few minutes later, Merlin asked in a dreamy voice: "War...
Here we go?
”"No, there isn't."
Eric's expression changed for a moment, and he said, "Two months after you were sent back, the civil war on the Afghan side was over, and now an armed group called 'Al-Qaeda' has taken power in that country. ”"No?"
Merlin pulled a dark smile across his face and said, "The war has begun, Eric, you just don't know...
That pair of black hands will not be stopped so easily, he has already planned everything, all he has to do is to advance the plan, waiting for this country that will always be caught in the will to step into the quagmire, just like the original Vietnam War, he has found the country's most fatal weakness. ”He clenched his fists, and the clatter sound came from between his fingers under the effect of the emotions surging in his heart.Merlin said in a voice of gnashing teeth: "They have been deceived, those people, that organization, will not be so calm, this time is just a rehearsal, next time, it will be the real war."
Soon, the real assault will come. ”"It's none of your business, Merlin."
Eric saw Merlin's heavier breathing, and he hurriedly comforted: "We all know that you saved more than 100 people on the Afghan side, and you are a real hero."
But the matter between two countries, this is not something that can be solved by one person, don't put too much pressure on yourself. ”"You've done your best, and you've almost lost your life, and it's not your fault.""
For my job, just try to ...
It's not enough. ”Merlin leaned against the bed, and he whispered, "I had a chance to stop this, the soldiers should have continued their mission."
If the first time I entered that canyon, I didn't choose to wait and see, but took action right away...
None of this will happen, those soldiers will not die. ”"I chose the wrong one."
Merlin closed his eyes and said, "And the price is those lives that are lost." ”"You're blaming other people's mistakes on yourself."
Eric pushed his eyes, and he said to Merlin, "You can only do your best to delay the war, Merlin!"
You're not God, you can't stop millions of people from hating each other, you can't put it all on you, that's not your responsibility. ”In the face of Eric's persuasion, Merlin did not answer immediately.After a dozen seconds of silence, Merlin sighed, and as if reciting poetry, he whispered, "Everyone has a role to play, some are responsible for having a good family, while others are responsible for protecting them." ”"This is my duty, my task.I had the ability to do that, and I didn't, and after it happened, I couldn't convince myself to sit on the sidelines.I make the decision, and then it's time to take responsibility...
That's how the adult world works. ”"It's not a question of whether you can do it, Eric...
You try to tell me it's going to happen, and when something happens, I'll be able to tell myself that it's not my fault...
But unfortunately, kid, I can't. ”Merlin opened his eyes, he looked at the metal ceiling, and said, "I should have killed those members of the Ten Rings as soon as I saw them, rather than leaving them to the soldiers to deal with."
I was too stupid to see through Mandarin's sinister intentions, and I missed my best opportunity. ”"I was obsessed with getting things done, but I failed to do my job.""
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So what?"
Eric stood up a little angrily, he looked at Merlin, and he said, "You decided to stay here with such self-pity, tell me you're a loser?"
No!
You're not a loser, Merlin, 99% of the world can't do what you do.Stop blaming yourself!
”"What does it have to do with me if they can't do it?"
Merlin stared straight at the empty ground in front of him and said, "I just want to say that I made a stupid mistake and that I've learned my lesson."
If there is a next time, then I will not hesitate any longer. ”Eric saw Merlin's stark expression, and he didn't know what to say."
Go and help me get the commander of the base!"
Merlin waved his hand to Eric who was standing still, and he picked up his fruit porridge again, and said without looking up, "It's time for us to get out of here." ”"Are you in such a hurry to leave?"
Eric walked to the door and asked, "Is it that makes you uncomfortable staying here?"
Would you like to change rooms?
I see a lot of vacancies here. ”"Nope."
Merlin looked up and smiled at Eric and said, "Everything is good here, but...
It's not home. ”"I just...""
I want to go home."
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