Guardian King's Tower
Mother, what have you done? The young Paladin questioned angrily.
Shi Gang woke up in a cold mountain pass overlooking the Guardian King's Tower. He was a little dizzy at first, but soon, anger and shock drove away the confusion caused by the potion.
I want you to have a chance to reconsider what you're doing, Sarah told him.
She didn't plead. She wasn't that kind of person. She was calm and confident. When the two of them faced each other, what Tanis saw was not the similarity caused by blood, but the temperament accumulated from years of mutual respect and feelings.
No matter what his parents had brought into this world, it was Sarah who had really molded him.
Shi Gang swallowed the curse that he was about to blurt out. He turned to look at Tanis and Caramon.
Who were these people?
" They're your father's friends," Sarah replied.
Shi Gang looked at them coldly.
Although Shi Gang's mind was in a mess and his thoughts were surging like waves, his courage and calm behavior won the admiration of these two experienced soldiers.
The blue dragon sniffed, shook its head, and roared. Knight Solan's favorite silver dragon would sometimes patrol the sky above the Guardian King's Tower. There was nothing unusual in the sky this early in the morning, but Flash clearly smelled something he didn't like.
Sarah comforted Flash and led her into an opening in the rock wall. At least she wouldn't be too conspicuous here. This was also the reason why she chose to land here. The three men stood outside the rock wall and looked at each other in silence.
Shi Gang's face was pale and his footsteps were unsteady. But he would rather die than show weakness to a stranger. So Tanis and Caramon did not volunteer to help him.
Caramon pushed Tanis.
Do you still remember the autumn when the war began? When we left Solas with Jin Yue and He Feng. We ran into the dragonman and Shi Dong was seriously injured. His face was covered in blood. He couldn't even stand properly, let alone walk, but he never complained and refused to let us stop to rest…
" That's right," Tannis whispered to the young man. I remember. That memory was very clear, exactly the same as now.
Shi Gang understood that the other two were sizing him up, so he turned his head away proudly.
Tanis looked at the Dark Paladin's black armor, which was decorated with the evil emblem of death, and gloomily thought about how he was going to enter the Wizard King's Tower with these people. Moreover, the trouble was not limited to this. From the expression on Sarah's face when she appeared, Tanis knew that things were more complicated.
What is it, Sarah? What was going on?
Caramon looked nervously at the sky. It couldn't be the patrol team-
Flash claimed that someone was following us. Sarah lowered her voice and deliberately avoided looking at Shi Gang. That knight…he must be suspicious.
That's great, that's really great! Tanis mumbled. How many people were there?
Sarah shook her head. There was only a Blue Dragon and a Knight. He wasn't around right now. He's already back at the fort... Once he finds out where we're going...
" The Takhisis knights will come for us," Shi Gang said calmly with a victorious smile. He turned to face Sarah. Mother, we can leave now. It's not too late. Let these two old antiques stay here.
He sighed and touched his mother's cheek tenderly. I know what you want to do, Mother, but it's useless. I won't let Ariakon blame you. I'll tell him that this crazy plan was my idea. I made a bet to spit on the tower when I was drinking.
Caramon's throat made a strange sound. Mind what you say, boy, he growled. Your father's blood was once spilled on this land. His body was inside.
Shi Gang was obviously shocked. However, he quickly regained his composure and shrugged. It turned out that my father died in that assault--
" No, he sacrificed himself to protect this tower." Tanis looked at it carefully, and his beloved knights.
All of Anselon looked up to him, Caramon continued. His name symbolized holiness and sacrifice, just like Huma.
His name was Shi Dong. Stone Brightblade. Sarah said softly. Shi Gang is your father.
The young man's face turned deathly pale. He stared at everyone in disbelief, his face full of doubt. I don't believe you.
We're just telling the truth, Tannis motioned for Caramon to be quiet, but we don't believe it either, this lady, he came to us alone, rather than Sarah, to tell us an incredible story about your mother's relationship with a man we knew, and you're the accidental product of that relationship. We didn't believe her, so we brought you here with her to verify it.
Why? Shi Gang asked disdainfully. What could this prove?
Good question, Tannis, said Caramon in a low voice. What could this prove?
Tanis looked at Sarah, wanting to know the answer too.
" Get my son into the tower," she pleaded with a pleading look in her eyes. Let him meet those knights. He would remember how much he admired them when he was a child. I know he will. He will remember the story I told him.
I pray Paladin has your confidence, my lady, Tanis murmured. He scratched his chin and tried to think of an excuse. The whole plan was becoming more and more illogical and dangerous.
He loudly said the first reason that came to his mind. There was a gem hanging on your father's body. This was his burial item. This Star Diamond was a magic item. It was a gift from the Elven Queen, Arhanna Starlight. This gem would!
What would happen? Shi Gang said in a mocking tone. Will I melt when I step into the sacred temple?
" He will tell us the truth," Tanis said angrily. Do you think I like this? What was that? Caramon, what did you say?
That elven gem was nothing but a token of love. It wouldn't…
You're right, old friend, Tanis interrupted loudly. This gem was very magical. The magic power was very strong.
" This is a trap," Shi Gang said. He put his hand on his waist, completely forgetting that his scabbard had already been unsheathed. She placed it in her mother's room. He clenched his fists with a red face. You are preparing to capture me. Once we enter the tower, you will hand me over to those knights. This was your plan, wasn't it, Mother?
No, Shi Gang! Sarah shouted. I really didn't want to do this. Of course, it was even more impossible for these people. If you still decide to return to the Gale Stronghold after experiencing all these things, we will definitely not stop you. The choice is yours, Shi Gang.
I promise you with my life and honor that this is not a trap. " I'll protect you like my own son," Tanis said quietly.
Nephew, me too. Caramon nodded and gripped his sword hilt. You and I are of the same bloodline. I promise you. I swear on my own children, your cousins.
Shi Gang smiled. You will protect me. Thank you, but I wonder when I've fallen to the point where I need two middle-aged men. He paused for a moment, remembering what he had just heard. Nephew-cousin-his dark eyes narrowed. Who are you?
"Your uncle, Caramon Malfoy," replied Caramon proudly. This was the half-elf Tannis.
Shi Gang looked at Caramon with half doubt and half curiosity. My mother's half-brother. The pair of dark eyes then shifted to Tanis. I heard from Ariakon that you are one of her lovers. The young man's lips curled up slightly.
Tannis felt his face burning. He reminded himself that this was all in the past. Kittira has been dead for many years. I love Rolana. I love Rolana with all my heart. I hadn't thought of Kittira in years. Her every gesture, her mischievous smile, everything came back to me. My shame, my youth. Our youth…our happy times…
So the two of you came here to stop me from leading people astray. Shi Gang's words were filled with sarcasm.
" We just want to give you another choice." Tanis 'shoulders shivered in the cold wind, facing the same bitter memories. As Sarah said, the final choice is yours.
That's why we're fighting, nephew, said Caramon, so that people can keep the choice.
Nephew. Shi Gang smiled. He was going to show a contemptuous and arrogant smile. But before he could control himself, his lips trembled, and for a moment, he showed the expression of a lonely, lonely child. It was at that moment that Tanis truly believed that the young man in front of him was Shidon's child. Amid his lonely and pained expression, Tanis saw another young knight. He grew up in an era when the Solani knights were despised and hated. When he was treated the same way, he felt ashamed of his own bloodline.
Shidon knew what it felt like to be different from others. He used his pride as a shield against discrimination and hatred. The shield of pride was very heavy, but Shidon learned to lighten the weight of pride with forgiveness and understanding. The Dark Paladin in front of him was not only willing, but he also yearned for the weight of pride, which left a cruel scar on his body.
Tannis almost blurted out this thought, but he thought about it again. My clumsy words cannot penetrate that shield, that dark, unfeeling armor. He was Shidon's son, yes, but he was also Chitira's child. He was the child of evil darkness and holy light.
" Shi Gang, you should apologize to these two gentlemen," Sarah scolded her son sternly. They are already famous on the battlefield, and you haven't done that yet. You have no right to speak to them with such an attitude.
Shi Gang's handsome face turned red because of his mother's teachings, but he was indeed a soldier who had undergone strict training. I apologize, he said stiffly. I've heard about your heroic performance in the last war. You may find this hard to believe, he said with a wry smile, but we Taxesis servants are taught to respect you.
Tanis indeed found it hard to believe, and he did not like the meaning behind it. Then they should have taught you to respect your father's work-
" Assuming that Stone Brett-Braid is my father," Shi Gang said with reservation. They taught me that I should respect him for his heroic sacrifice. They also taught me that I should respect my deceased mother, Dragon Knight Kitira, who was also the one who killed Shidon.
These words obviously left everyone speechless. Caramon paced, coughed a few times, and looked at the ground. Tannis sighed and combed his hair with one hand. Ariakon told the young knight that he would be cursed if he found out who his father was. Tanis began to believe this. He began to feel that he would never see such a tragedy bring about a happy ending in his life.
Shi Gang turned his back to the crowd. He walked to the edge of the cliff and looked at the Guardian King's Tower with interest.
I'm sorry, Sarah, Tanis said quietly. I'll say it one last time. Your plan will not succeed. Nothing we say or do can make any difference to him. Shi Gang was right. You two should leave. Go home.
The woman's shoulders drooped. She closed her eyes and put her trembling hand to her lips. Tears streamed down her worried face. She couldn't say anything and could only nod.
Come on, Caramon, Tanis said. We'll leave this mountain before dark-
" Wait," Shi Gang suddenly said. He turned around and quietly walked up to Sarah. He reached out and lifted her chin slightly to face the sun. You're crying, he said softly, surprise in his voice. All these years, I've never seen you cry.
Even thousands of troops could not stop his determination, but his mother's tears completely disarmed him.
Do you really want me to…do this? he said helplessly and dejectedly.
Sarah's face lit up. She grabbed him eagerly. Yes, Shi Gang. I beg you! For my sake.
Tannis and Caramon stood silently, waiting.
Shi Gang looked at her with a conflicted expression. Then, he glanced at the two men and said coldly,"Gentlemen, for my mother's sake, I'm willing to go with you."
He suddenly turned around, walked to the edge of the cliff, looked down at the foot of the mountain, and jumped down the strange rocks with the agility and vigorous skills unique to young people.
Tannis was startled by this behavior and hurriedly followed. But his exquisite and expensive shoes were only suitable for walking around the mansion, not for climbing. He slipped on the moss. If not for a strong hand grabbing his shirt and pulling him back, he might have fallen to pieces.
Take your time, old friend, said Caramon. We still have a long way to go. It's not an easy job for our boots or our bodies! He used his chin to point at Shi Gang, who had already disappeared into the rubble. Let our young friend go first. He needed time to think. The thoughts in his mind must be like that stream.
The stream with white foam swirled and crashed into the rocks. Occasionally, it would be trapped in the black pool, but soon it would rush toward its final destination, the boundless sea.
He would be calmer when he reached the foot of the mountain, Caramon finished.
We wouldn't, Tanis muttered. The scorching sun shone on the scorching rock wall. His body under the leather armor was already sweating. He put his hand on Caramon's arm and smiled at the tall warrior in front of him. You are a wise man, old friend.
Caramon shrugged awkwardly. I don't know. Maybe it's just because I have three children.
Tanis understood the meaning of his words.
Let's go, he said. He turned to look at Sarah.
" I'll wait for you here," she said as she stood at the entrance of the cave. Flash was very unhappy. Something would definitely happen if she was left alone here. She might leave with Shi Gang.
Tanis nodded and walked down the mountain wall again. This time, he was more careful and slower.
" May God bless you," Sarah shouted sincerely.
Yes, at least one god will bless us, Tanis muttered.
He didn't care which side he belonged to.
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