Chapter 39: Insights

"I had a headache just now." After a long time, Ash Rufat finally raised his head. His face was already very fair, and now he looked a little pale and bloodless. "It's okay, it's already gone... Doctor, what's the final result of this matter? Where is the church? Where is the excavator? What happened in these aspects later?"

"In the end, except for the Blood Dragon Squadron, all other aspects have achieved a happy result. The church found their holy objects, and then made it publicly available to the excavation site, and even asked countries to send personnel to join. Of course, in name, it was a religious obligation, but in fact it was clearly declared that there was no secret. To be honest, it was a little incomprehensible. At first, it was strictly kept secrets, but later it was released and allowed to visit at will... It seemed that from beginning to end, it just caused the tragedy of the Blood Dragon Squadron."

Oliveira took up her pipe again with emotion and took a big mouthful.

"Maybe you'll be a little strange, how could I know this? Actually, the people from the Blood Dragon Squadron had asked me... At that time, I had just begun the historical research of the Sivania area. I remember that I was in Mir City, and I was sorting out the books and materials I collected... I still remember that it was a young man with a scar on his face, so it left a deep impression on me. So after the relevant news finally came, I found a way to inquire about the relevant situation." Olivera said. "I have a few well-informed friends in the church. From them, I got some truth from them, and combined with my own reasoning and supplementing, and got the overall situation of this matter. It's a pity that I can't do anything in this tragedy." Olivera shook her head and finished the last remaining wine with emotion. "So when I saw your coat of arms, I immediately remembered what happened back then."

At this time, Ashu Rufate had calmed down, at least his appearance had calmed down. He also raised his glass and drank all the remaining wine in the glass in one sip.

"I still remember that young man," Oliveira said thoughtfully. "Actually he looks very similar to you... I don't mean to be talking about faces. Your faces are very different, but your... temperaments are a bit similar. No, actually they are not... Huh! It's so strange, how could I think you look very similar to him? You obviously don't have the same thing at all. It seems that I've drunk too much..."

Oliveira looked at the empty wine glass in front of her and took another big sip of cigarette. "Sorry, young man, it seems that I should almost leave."

Oliveira put away her pipe, but when she was about to get up, she suddenly thought of something. "Oh, by the way, this is for you." He took out a book, "This is the 'Chronicle of Sivania' I have compiled in preliminary classification. It is actually the instruction manual for the map I sold to you. If you refer to both, you will have a comprehensive understanding of Sivania's history and geography. See you next time."

Asu Ruffat took the book and stuffed it into his bag. "See you next time." He replied in a hoarse voice. Then, he jumped on the Nightmare Horse at a much faster speed than Dr. Olivera and rushed out. The people who were still in the market retreated one after another. Fortunately, because there were not many people in the market at this time, the Nightmare Horse ran away without hitting anyone.

Now, for the first time, the Nightmare Horse started to run at full speed under his will. The wind whistled in his ears, but Ashu Rufate didn't care at all.

I don't know how long this gallop lasted, but at the end, when he finally stopped the war horse, there was already no trace of the wilderness around him. He got off the horse's back and suddenly started laughing for no reason. Then he smiled and walked to a flat ground full of weeds, lying on the ground with his back, spreading his hands and feet, looking at the sun in the sky.

Many legends talk about vampires being afraid of the sun, saying that the sun can burn the vampire's skin and completely destroy it. Although this legend is inaccurate, it is not groundless. At least Ashu Rufat knows that he does not like the sun. The sun cannot really "burn" him, but it can make his exposed skin feel slightly tingling, especially when he is sunburned for a long time, that feeling is really uncomfortable. Besides, he is different from ordinary humans, and he can see it clearly even in the dark. So it is not a rumor to say that vampires prefer night activities.

But now, he was lying there, looking at the sky. The blazing sunlight made him feel dizzy.

"Master, what's wrong with you?" Mimilu jumped and ran to his side, looking at Ashu Rufate with concern.

"It's okay," Ashu Rufat touched Mimilu's head with one hand. "It's really okay. I'm just a little emotional."

"Huh? Is it the relationship between the 'Doctor' just now talking to you?" Mimilu asked in confusion.

"No." Ashu Rufat answered simply. He reached out to touch Mimilu's head, and Mimilu also lowered her head obediently and accepted his touch.

"Master, what's wrong with you?" In my mind, Carrie asked the same question as Mimilu.

"It's okay..." Ashu Rufate also replied in his mind. "Just a little emotional."

"Is there anything that makes you excited?" Carrie was not as simple as Mimilu, and she immediately asked.

"Carry...you know, I've been asking myself, what exactly is my lost past memory like? What kind of person did I have in the past? Why did I come to Kalean and be chosen by Qin Xin?"

"Master, I have told you about this. I will repeat again now: You were already injured by death. But Lord Qinxin saved you and gave you a second life in a way that no one in the world can do except her. For this reason, she thought you didn't have to remember the past, you were dead in the past. Your name is Ashu Rufate. The Blood Duke of Ashu Rufate."

"Yes, this is what makes me confused." Ash Rufate replied. "Although you said 'no need to remember the past', how could I not care? Do I have parents? Do I have wives and children? Do I have other family members? What about friends? Many times, when I was meditating alone, this confusion would surge into my heart. Who am I? The only thing I can be sure of is that I used to be a warrior! Finally, I finally gave myself a conclusion that I was once a knight of Ryan, and I should have fallen in the battle with vampires and saved by Qin Xin. Although I don't know why she wanted to save me and why she chose me, we must have been hostile in the past!"

"Master, you..."

"I only now understand why Qin Xin thinks I don't have to remember the past. It turns out that my past is like this! Ahhahaha...haha..."

"Master, what Oliveira is talking about is not necessarily your past. Your Blood Dragon Emblem may have nothing to do with the Blood Dragon Squadron!"

"Are you comforting me, Carrie? But I know... Although I don't have any memories, and although I can't remember anything, my instincts tell me everything! Qin Xin did right, I have nothing to do with the past! Remembering those things again makes no sense! I am Ashu Rufate, Duke of Blood!"

Ashu Rufat climbed up, Mimilu looked up at him.

"Mimilu, it's all right." Ashrufat said. "I'm calming down. Let's go and meet Pinold."

...

This place is really shabby. Cade looked around and thought about the dilapidated city walls, dilapidated city, and dilapidated lord mansions.

If there are any advantages, it is probably only the soldiers here. The lords who are mercenary-born are still very good at training. Although the equipment is not very good, the soldiers here are a bit like that. As for the private soldiers of a lord from a remote area, it is quite good. For example, Fuze doesn't have such good soldiers under his command.

However, I heard that the military pay has been owed here for a long time, so I don’t know when these soldiers will remain loyal.

Cade thought about this question with interest, and looked at the table in front of him that had been partially painted. The table was clean, but there was a lot of dust in the corners on the side. From this point of view, the servants ordered by Count Cassek were just some rough people. Better than those who had received special training and guidance, he might not be able to afford it. And these furniture, from tables to chairs, should have been sent to the homes of civilians, rather than being placed in a private reception room of a dignified Count as it is now.

"The Earl is here." I don't know who said in a weak voice. Then, the owner of this place walked into the room.

Kasek looked not very old, and his face had a stern temperament unique to professional soldiers. Although he heard that the lord was very timid, it was not the case when he saw it. At least it was not obvious from his appearance. Kasek's hair was slightly gray, but it had no necessary connection with his age. It was hard to say that this was caused by the hard work of his military career or the urging of creditors.

The count was also casual in dressing, and there was almost no difference between him and an ordinary person. This can be understood as the person does not forget his true nature, but it can also be understood as he is not rich. Cade is much more likely to know the latter.

"Is there anything wrong with you asking to see me?"

"I would like to ask, Lord Earl, is the reward in the announcement outside your city still valid? It's about Baron Pinot the vampire?"

"Of course!" Kasek answered unambiguously. He had only planned to meet an ordinary visitor (such as a businessman), but he did not expect the other party to ask such a question directly. This made him look at the stranger seriously.

The man who claimed to be Cade was not very old, smiled and had a calmness that only those who had seen big scenes could have. From his costume, his accent, he could not tell what he was from. However, from a military instinct, he could feel that this man had powerful power.

"But it may be difficult for the Count to take out such a large sum at one time?" Cade made the words clear without hesitation.

"Well... I need to report to the king for this specific bounty... so I may have to wait for a while..."

"If I could handle this vampire, I wonder if I could exchange it for another reward. I am not interested in money, but I really hope to get a collection of Lord Earl."

"Collected items?" This question surprised Kasek. He knew about this himself - if he had any valuable collections, it would have been a thing of the past.

"I heard that Lord Earl defeated the vampire queen on the battlefield and was promoted to the nobles. I wonder if this rumor is true." Cade asked. "And I want to get the sword you defeated the vampire queen. I heard that this sword is your collection."
Chapter completed!