The moonlight shone on the snow all over the ground, reflecting a cold light, which made people shudder inexplicably.

A thin figure walked lonely on the deserted street, like a ghost, silently, leaving only rows of footprints of different shades. A tattered cloak draped over her, shrouding her entire body in shadow. Occasionally, her cuffs would reflect a chill, the brilliance of a dagger.

She arrived at her destination, where the prominent sign of the Prancing Horse was hanging over her head. There was a lot of buzz inside. She hesitated for a moment, but finally pushed the door open.

The inn is part-time in the tavern business. Everywhere was the boasting of mercenaries, the chanting of troubadours, and the shouts of drunkards, which seemed very chaotic, but there was a faint hint of order in the chaos.

The air was filled with a strange smell of wine, sweat and a faint smell of blood.

She shook her head in disgust, carefully avoiding the strong men, and came to the tavernkeeper. The fat bearded boss saw a petite figure standing in front of him, and he wanted to speak again. Thinking that it was a lost child, he kindly reminded: "Little girl, this is not the place for you!"

She looked up, revealing a somewhat haggard face, her short orange-yellow hair gently covering her forehead, and a pair of bright dark blue eyes with faint tear stains.

"Is Dr. James here, please?" she asked.

"Oh, Mr. Archwizard. The bearded boss flicked his beard and replied, "Room 7 on the second floor." ”

"Oh. She replied lightly. Then he ignored the tavern owner and went straight up the stairs.

The tavern owner was not too happy with the girl's attitude: "Bear child. He raised an eyebrow and whispered.

The strange smell of wine is getting weaker and lighter. Ultimately. A gust of cold wind from the second-floor window completely blew it away. She shuddered, but at the same time she was much more awake.

"Bang, bang, bang. She knocked on the door and waited quietly. Eventually, a handsome man with short blond hair opened the door.

"It's you!" exclaimed the man, seeing her face clearly. She was also taken aback, and turned to run away. But the man reacted surprisingly quickly and grabbed her hand.

"Haha. Thief!!I didn't look for you, you sent it to the door yourself!!" Alleyne snorted excitedly, then turned to the house and shouted, "James!

"James?" the girl blinked. Overwhelmed.

Then, a man with a bandage on his shoulder and a balding uncle came out. The girl hurriedly lowered her head and let the shadow cover her face.

"Kress, is that you" despite the girl's head being lowered. But the bald uncle still recognized her at a sight.

"Dr. James," Kress looked up. Redness of eye circles.

"Mr. Alleyne, what's going on?" James frowned, looking at Alleyne. Alleyne raised his eyebrows and waved his hand, indicating that it had nothing to do with him.

"Doctor James!" Kress shook off Alleyne's hand and threw himself into James's arms, hugging him tightly and sobbing silently.

James was taken aback, then gently touched Kressie's head and said softly, "What happened?"

"I, my mother, she's dead!!"

The crowd gathered. Silent. Quietly listening to Kress, who had been steadily dìng, tell his story. James went downstairs and poured a cup of hot water, then went upstairs and handed it to Kress.

"The doctor said that after my mother was well. It's better to eat something good to make up for it, but the pay for being a maid is only enough for us to eat. So I asked my master for an advance salary. But he refused. ”

Kress took a sip of his glass.

"I really want to get my mom a good meal. But、But there is no money。 So I thought of stealing. She lowered her head and stared at the reflection of the water.

"I'm hesitant. I was scared of being found until, one noon. I saw a dumbfounded man walking down the road like a puppet, and I suddenly gained confidence when I saw him. ”

Jamila covered her mouth and squinted at Aren. Alleyne raised his eyebrows and said, "Dumbfounded?"

"I got it. Kress ignored Alleyne and reminisced about the past: "A huge sum of money, five hundred dinars. I, I was so happy that I went to the market and bought a lot of delicious dried smoked fish that I liked, and fresh fish that my mother liked to eat, and a lot of salt."

Aragorn remembered his father for some reason, while Resarit and Rolf frowned, but did not say anything.

"I went home and surprised my mom, who didn't ask me where the money came from, just looked at me," Kress said in a low voice, biting her lip.

"I didn't notice that two men came after me from the market, and they sneaked into my house and blamed me for what I was showing off at the market!!"

Aragorn opened his mouth to say something, but eventually gave up.

"They didn't say anything, and I didn't notice that they locked the door. They raised their swords and tried to cut me. Mom pushed me away, blocked me with a knife, then dragged them and told me to run away and then I jumped out of the window and ran away."

"What about your neighbors?" asked Aragorn, frowning.

With tears in his eyes, Kress raised his head and said intermittently, "My family lives outside the city walls. My dad was a hunter. But、But he was drafted into the army。 Never came back."

"Cowardly fellow. Resarit raised her head and whispered. Fatis on the side frowned when he heard this. Intentionally or unintentionally, he elbowed Resarit's wound and whispered in defense of Kress, "She's just a child!" Resarit frowned and glanced at Fatis.

Kress rolled up his sleeves to wipe away his tears, then poured all the water from his glass in one gulp. Continuing his story: "I didn't go. Just hid in the woods. The two men thought I had run away to find the sheriff. So I robbed the money and ran away. I got home, but my mom was gone!"

"The first time, I didn't think of sadness, but revenge, so I followed the direction they left."

"I walked through the pine forest, followed them tightly and left a mark, and they did not find me. Finally we came to a small valley. That is, their stronghold - a bandit camp. ”

"I know I can't beat them, at least, not now. So, I'm home again. Dealt with my mother's funeral. ”

"I went to Lord Mariga of Živachze and reported the incident, and he told me that he was preparing for war with Nord and had no time to pay attention to us 'lowly civilians'. ”

"Scumlord Lord. Alleyne expressed indignation.

Kress bit his lip and whispered, "I'm sorry! I shouldn't have stolen the money if I hadn't had it then."

Resarit stepped forward. He asked expressionlessly, "What about the rest of the money?"

"There was no money left, all the money was taken"

“”

Resarit looked at Kress. Meaningful.

"Later," Kress didn't notice Resarit, "I sold everything, gave my mother a decent funeral and bought some weapons. She took out a dagger and a dozen throwing knives, placed them on the table, and then looked at James: "I'm here to say goodbye to Dr. James, and I'll go to the bandit camp tomorrow for revenge!"

Kress put away his weapon, his eyes determined. James looked at her and didn't say a word.

Resarit was the first to take a stand. He put on his coat and looked at Rolf: "Then I wish you a successful vengeance." Want to go for a drink?"

Rolf nodded, and then quickly followed Resarit's footsteps.

Fatis frowned as he watched their backs fade away.

"Kress, listen to me go home! You're too young. James said.

"Home?" Kress looked at James, a little dazed, "I'm homeless!

“”

Aragorn looked at the girl quietly and said slowly, "I'll go with you." ”

"What?" Cress looked at Aragorn in surprise, a little overwhelmed. She put down the cup and said:

"What do I mean?

Aragorn straightened up, and suddenly looked solemn and vicissitudes. He recited the ancient vow in a gentle voice, and the chant was filled with glory:

"'I will fight for the unwarn!'"

"'I will stand up to sinners without reservation!'"

"'I will help those who need my help!'"

"Knights of Svadia!

"Knight?" Kress opened his mouth.

Aragorn smiled proudly, and Aren suddenly remembered something. He stepped forward and stood side by side with Aragorn, and went on with his words:

"And I, 'Brother knight who will help me!'" Alleyne smiled, "and there is no commission!, right? ”

Jamila replied with a standard knightly salute, "I want to fight with you!" and James looked at them with a disgruntled expression.

"Kress!" James tried his best to dissuade her, "Settle down, they'll be enough to clean up the robbers, tell them the address, and you'll stay there!"

Kress stood up, a little excited: "No, I'm going to lead them forward! I'm going to take revenge with my own hands!" (To be continued......)