"The more intense the light shining on us, the deeper the contours of our shadows become." Cremont exhaled deeply, "I can only speed myself up to get used to it." ”

The two did not spend much time outside, and after a few small talks, they returned to their tent to rest.

"You're very good today, I think you can be a big step ahead of that soldier." Austinger brought a basin of hot water and placed it next to the bed, and said to Gilbert, who was sitting on the edge of the bed.

Gilbert frowned as he looked at the steaming footwash under his feet. I didn't have the heart to listen to Gilbert at all.

"Listening to the other soldiers, we can go on smoothly for the next few days. Because the route Captain Abel took us was an open space that no one had to govern. Austinger was still muttering to himself.

"What's good about the vacant land that no one governs, it's all abandoned by others." Gilbert tested the temperature of the water and quickly retracted his feet. At this time, he wrinkled his nose and said to Austinger.

"How can you say that, every piece of land has its own benefits. It can only be said that these open spaces are not very suitable for the inhabitants of this island. Austinger retorted casually, then placed a low stool in front of Gilbert and sat down himself.

"This one, it's hot." Gilbert pointed to the hot water next to the bed with his chin and said in disgust.

"Only water with high temperatures can sterilize." Austinger didn't care about Gilbert's protests, and continued to persuade: "I didn't care about it a few days ago, the nails of your toes are all black like this, and you still haven't washed them. You may get sick later. ”

Austinger always made sense in his way of disagreements and won a landslide.

"Okay." Gilbert glanced at Austinger, pursed his lips, and said.

Then slowly dip your feet into the basin of water. From time to time, a stimulated call is made.

Austinger sat on a low stool and pressed Gilbert's shrunken calf.

After a while, after Gilbert had adjusted to the temperature of the hot water, he was able to dip his feet in the basin without Austinger watching from the sidelines.

"Does it feel different now?" Austinger asked with a smile.

"It's really different." Gilbert replied as he sensed slowly.

"Soak for about ten minutes, it is estimated that the water will be cold by then, and I will help you wipe your feet." Austinger admonished.

Then Austinger put the towel on the fence next to the bed and walked out with the unwashed rice bowl.

Gilbert stared at the water. The passage of time was not noticed in the slightest.

"What are you thinking?" I don't know when, Austinger walked back with a clean bowl.

At this time, I was wiping the water droplets on my hands with a towel.

"I wonder if I'm going to look too much like a human." Gilbert replied.

"Huh? How did you come up with this? Austinger paused, walked over to Gilbert and sat down, and asked.

"The water is cold." Gilbert saw Austinger approaching, and his eyes seemed to be back in focus. Raise your feet and say.

Austinger could only forget about his own problems and put Gilbert's feet on his towel-covered laps to help him wipe the water stains.

"Whether it's like a goblin or like a terran, I still hope that in your heart, the object of comparison with your current self will be your past self. As long as it's what you like, what you hate, as long as it's something you choose in your body. Isn't that enough? After a long pause, Austinger said earnestly.

Gilbert looked up at him, his eyes shining as if there was a light.

"Austinger," Gilbert said softly.

"Huh." Austinger laughed softly: "Actually, judging from the age of human beings, I have only just become an adult, and I always say these big things in front of you. It's still embarrassing. ”

"I see." Gilbert replied with a slight nod.

Austinger put Gilbert's legs back on the mattress, lifted the blackened footwash, and said in a clear voice, "You can rest first, I'll come in later and help you turn off the lights." ”

"Okay." Ghibertra crossed the quilt and covered herself. I closed my eyes.

The moment Austinger walked out of the tent, tears began to fall. When Gilbert asked that sentence just now, he looked at Gilbert's expression. He already had the illusion that the person in front of him would disappear at any moment.

Even though they had only been together for about a week, Austinger's heart tightened when he thought that Gilbert would leave him.

The used water was poured into the water tank inside the camp.

Austinger walked back to the tent, where the lights were still on, and when he saw that Gilbert had fallen asleep, he extinguished the candlestick and left.

Early the next morning, Gilbert stood early in front of Austinger's tent and waited.

The soldiers passing by were surprised by this scene and rushed back to the camp to wake up Austinger, who was still asleep.

"Austinger! Your son is waiting for you outside!! ”

"Son... What the! Austinger rubbed his eyes in response, and after figuring out what he was saying, he quickly got out of bed. Rushing out the door with his upper body naked, after seeing Gilbert, "Ah! The earth cried out.

"Good morning." Gilbert said.

"Why are you here? Who gave you this dress? Austinger asked, crouching down and looking closely at Gilbert.

"I'm standing here waiting for you, you don't have any clothes on." Gilbert replied earnestly: "I wore this dress myself, and I have already learned how to wear it after you have helped me wear it so many times." ”

Austinger's face still had a look of disbelief.

"Austinger! Why are you standing there without armor? The captain of the third squad came over and scolded.

"Yes! Be! Captain, I'll be ready to come out in a moment. Austinger replied in a panic, glancing at Gilbert, who was standing there, then lifted the curtain and walked back into the tent.

"This shouldn't be a dream, right?" Austinger said to himself as he dressed, "but how did he suddenly become like this?" ”

With doubts, Austinger hurriedly put on his shirt and brought his weapon. Walked out.

Today, Gilbert no longer had to be at the forefront to lead the way, so he returned to his usual position next to Austinger.

"Today, you can relax a little bit. No more rushing like the previous two days. Standing in front of the queue, Abel spoke, "But you still have to remember to keep up with the group, and don't let your guard down completely." ”

This is the decision that Abel reached yesterday in discussions with DeWitt and Cremont. After all, after running for two days in a row, it still has to be elastic and relaxed.