The sound of birdsong came in from the window, and the warm morning sun fell on the wooden floor, and the dust particles floating in the golden light were quickly carried away by the ensuing breeze, leaving only the sound of the wind passing through the rest space.The hair on his forehead was blown up by the wind, and the placket of the collar was also swaying in the airflow, feeling the friction between the hair and the clothes, Gu Wu, who heard the sound outside, slowly opened his eyes.The windows that were closed last night have been opened, and the fluttering curtains have been tied, so that you can see the scenery outside for the first time.In a warm glow, the sloping streets with their elevation differences lead to the center of the royal capital, where the kings lived.The ornate castle had partially collapsed due to the previous commotion, but the remaining buildings still had a grand imposing atmosphere, looking from afar like a minaret standing on the top of a mountain, and there must have been countless riches buried inside.In fact, it is true that the royal family is in charge of the treasury and has the highest authority to use this huge amount of money.Around the castle, the city where the nobles and the wealthy lived, now patrolled by soldiers, could see the light reflected by a large amount of armor flickering, and the sharp weapons shining during the day, proving that the king did not believe that the demon would stop there, and feared that the mighty demon would return again.However, unlike the cautious king, in the outermost area, the commoners and craftsmen worked overnight to restore most of the buildings, and even the important warehouses of the merchants were rebuilt, which has to be said to be very efficient.But thanks to this, the royal capital in the morning was pitifully crowded except for the patrolling soldiers and the occasional knight galloping on horseback, after all, the cost of working all night was that it took more time to recover.Naturally, the tired workers had to rest, and the exhausted craftsmen ran back to their homes, except for a few young women who roamed the streets.These people were only responsible for providing supper and drinking water last night, so they rested early, so when the men were resting, they began to deal with the contents of the ruins.The recent fighting destroyed the walled blocks outside the royal capital, and the impact of the earthquake caused a large area of buildings, including warehouses, to collapse, which meant that there were many useful things buried under the rubble.In summary, the young girls, who had been refreshed in the morning, put on thick leather gloves and began to go to the ruined land that had been cleared out, looking for something useful inside.Several merchants were on the scene to direct and tell the maidens to clean up the expensive spices as soon as possible, but no one obeyed his orders.In the current situation, food has become a problem for the average person.After all, the collapse of buildings and the destruction of warehouses also affected people's homes, resulting in the burial of livestock that did not have time to escape, which is a major loss for ordinary people.For this reason, girls are more likely to find the ruins of food shops and areas where livestock are raised, so that they can find nutritious food than to find spices that they cannot use or can not afford.Seeing this scene, Gu Wu was standing by the window, and at this moment he had already glanced at the bed, and Altaïr was gone.Presumably this window was opened when Altair left, so where did she go?
Gu Wu wasn't worried about Altaïr, after all, like herself, she wanted to live and go back alive, so naturally she wouldn't do anything that threatened her life.In response to this, Gu Wu also thought about it, he was actually not Altaïr's guardian, and she was also very strong, so there was no need to worry about him.Thinking like this, Gu Wu propped his right hand on the windowsill, and he looked at it again with his palm against his chin.The royal capital in the morning was much quieter than the night, as if the previous lively celebration was just a dream.Suddenly, Gu Wu heard the singing, and the source was on the right side, it was a bard carrying a large package and holding a book in his hand.He was dressed in a gray coat sewn from animal fur to easily protect himself from the cold morning air, and on the lower half of his body was cloth trousers embroidered with roses, and a pair of black boots on his feet, and the wind chimes hanging from his waist were tinkling at the moment.The bard sings in simple language about the heroes of the previous battles, that is, the 'warriors in black armor who defeated the demons'.Are you brave......
Gu Wu didn't have much interest in this name, anyway, as long as he could get enough information.But just like what was said before, Gu Wu thought that the 'first host' must have left something tricky.According to the system, the hosts of the past have discovered the 'future of defeat', and they have no choice but to choose this path, but what will happen to the first to discover it?
Knowing their future, and it is a defeated future, will such a person willingly accept it?
In fact, Gu Wu thinks that 'predicting the future' is the most ridiculous.Because when you know the future, you will move towards that future, what kind of foreknowledge is this?
What is the point of predicting the future if we don't move towards that future?
Not creating the future yourself?
Gu Wu listened to the bard's singing voice, and the breeze that had swept through the room before blew again.The faint sound of merry sound sounded in his ears, as if taking away the laziness and irritability that he had just gotten up, Gu Wu, who closed his eyes, felt such a calm, and then opened his eyes again.The sound of horses' hooves was like the murmur of flowing notes, and a group of knights on horseback returned to the royal capital from outside the city."
We've broadened our search!
Traces of battle in the forest have been discovered!
A cliff has collapsed, and it is necessary to report it to the king!
”"Calm down, His Royal Highness has recovered a lot after a night of recovery, and is planning to hold a citywide banquet to celebrate the victory in the afternoon, so let's report this information to the captain of the Knights and Lord Ainz for the time being."
Gu Wu's hearing was very good, coupled with the enhancement of magic, so he heard what they were talking about.An afternoon party in the city?
Presumably, the king intends to take this opportunity to put Ainz on the throne and raise morale by 'appointing a new warrior commander', and not only that, but Ainz who has defeated the demon can also play a role in calming the people's hearts and showing everyone that there is an absolute guardian in the kingdom.Moreover, the king can also distribute supplies to the people at the time of the banquet, without having to choose a special time, which can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.Such a move is a good start for the kingdom, and it is also an opportunity for Gu Wu to have a good talk with Anzi."
First host, let me see what you have......"
————When Altaïr opened his eyes, it was only pitch black, and when he became familiar with the space, he saw that there was a trail drawn by the sun between the gaps in the windows.She got up and opened the window, the early morning light was not warm, and after a night there was a little fog in the world outside the window, but it was gradually being dispelled.The figures who were busy at night had vanished, and only occasionally could you see patrolling soldiers and women walking briskly through the streets.Altaïr glanced at the person on his left at this moment, it was Gu Wu who was sleeping on a plush bench, and there was no sign of waking up at all.Altair, who didn't intend to wake him up, lowered the sound of movement, and then set off to walk outside.Since both she and Gu Wu had already revealed their identities, Altaïr had to disguise herself slightly in order to avoid unnecessary trouble.As soon as she stepped out of the hotel, Altair came to the deserted street, but she didn't take a step at this moment, but turned to look to the right."
Come out, what are you staying outside the hotel for?
Spying on us was just a waste of spirit, because we left back after asking questions. ”"This is Lord Ainz's order, otherwise I would not have been able to come here, as for the reason for the order."
The person who responded to Altaïr in this way was a young-looking woman who wore a gray hooded robe on the outside and a light adventurer suit on the inside."
In light of the unexpected clash that happened last night, I also received an order from Lord Ainz to prevent the same thing from happening again.""
Your name is ......
Nabe, we don't need your protection, now you can leave. ”In Altaïr's view, it was unpleasant for an unfamiliar person to be placed in front of him in the name of 'protection'.Altaïr didn't know much about the woman named Nabe, and he didn't intend to know too much about it, so he made the request.Whether they cooperate or not, Nabe is a certain threat, and that's the most fundamental reason.Hearing Altaïr say this, Nabe took another step, she moved to Altair's side, and continued in a flat tone, "I know very well that in your heart we are still enemies that we cannot believe, but you are also a tricky target in the eyes of those Guardians, even if you cooperate with Lord Ainz, it cannot be ruled out that your actions will attract the attention of the Guardians, which will lead to conflict." ”"So, the 'Lord Ainz' order is so non-binding?
No matter who can disobey?
”"No, Lord Ainz is more concerned with the 'post-trade' issue, and he doesn't want you to be a hostile figure to Nazarik.""
After that......
Gu Wuke has no intention of continuing to cooperate with you after the transaction. ”Altaïr only knew that Gu Wu had said 'leave when he got the information' and would not continue to stay here.Nabe, who heard this, still kept her face unchanged."
The future is uncertain, and Lord Anz said that 'he will assist the two of them to achieve their goals', so this transaction will provide enough help."
The reason for such enthusiasm is to get something from Gu Wu?
Altaïr made several assumptions in his mind, but none of them were certain, after all, the time-traveler who had crossed into a skeleton made it impossible to guess what exactly was thinking.However, sometimes you don't have to think about such complicated issues, you just need to think about whether the other party is a threat or not.Just like revenge in the past, right is right, wrong is wrong, and those who talk about forgiveness and redemption are just self-righteous liars.Altaïr thinks he has changed, but in this world, the character he sees as a threat is the 'enemy', and even if he has already started to cooperate, he cannot remove the label of 'enemy'."
We don't need too much kindness, we can deal with problems ourselves.""
Even so, Lord Altair, I will not leave.""
The choice is yours, whatever you want."
Altaïr moved towards the other side of the block, not continuing to talk to Nabe.Turning around, Altair noticed that there were few pedestrians all over the street, but as time passed, the craftsmen, who had slept for only two or three hours, had begun a new work, which was enough to show their perseverance.Some young girls were also busy, and Altaïr couldn't help but think of the moment when he was in a hurry to correct his homework for the first time.However, some noisy knights made Altair a little unhappy.Thinking of this, she found that she had changed a lot because of her life with Moment.Not only that, but also under the influence of Gu Wu.The time-traveler who wanted to live is now moving towards 'living more freely'.Altair, who had finished thinking, returned to the room and saw that Gu Wu had gotten up and was looking at the scenery outside by the window, listening to the bard's singer."
Good morning, Miss Altair.""
Good morning......"
Altair, who thought about it and replied, also walked to the window."
There's a banquet at noon, and when the time comes, we'll ask Mr.
Anz for information on the 'first host', and then act in the afternoon and go back in the evening, isn't it good?""
Nice plan."
Looking at the city where the fog has long since been dispersed, the streets are emitting a faint light.———— the armor was cleaned and the blade had been maintained, even in the royal room in the center of the royal capital, Anz also confirmed the state of his equipment, after all, the knights outside could not protect themselves.Ainz was aware of everything and received a call from Nabe at this moment.
[Lord Ainz, their surveillance has been discovered. 】"I think so."
[I will continue to complete this task.] 】"Come back before the start of the banquet held by the king at noon, and then I will contact Gu Wu myself and agree to meet and talk somewhere."
Nabe answered and hung up, and Ainz put away her communication props and left the room.The two knights outside immediately stood up straight and saluted, and Ainz moved through the hallway with a slight gesture of hand.His destination was the king's apartments.I heard from the attendants that the king had recovered a lot, which was why he held a banquet in the whole city.Ainz roughly guessed the king's plan, but he wasn't prepared to follow the king's plan.For the same reason, as mentioned before, Ainz has no interest in taking the stage at this moment.As long as power, not position, this is what Ainz thinks.As for the conversation with Gu Wu after this.Ainz thought back to the strange man he had met, and remembered what he had gotten from him."
Are they all traversers?"
It seems that I guessed correctly before - there is a high probability that there are powerful people in this world, and there must be traversers like myself among these people!!