In the carriages and horses noise, Wu Ming arrives in the small town the only draft animal line. 车马喧嚣中,吴明来到小镇上唯一的牲口行。 „Isn't this our dear small William?” “这不是我们亲爱的小威廉么？” Wears the shirt, to wear the straw hat, is taking the old person who a broach is dialing to gather together the hay to put down live in hand to say with a smile immediately: „What's wrong? William do you want to buy the draft animal? The cow that my Kerry raises is best, can go against living of three people! And the character is also docile very......” 一名穿着衬衫、戴着草帽,正拿着一柄铁叉拨拢干草的老人立即放下手里的活笑道:“怎么？威廉你想要买牲口么？我老克里养的牛都是最棒的,一头能顶三个人的活！并且性格又温顺非常……” „Indeed!” “的确！” Wu Ming looked at the two sides stockades, the new draft animal unique fishy smell flavor transmits, but regarding William, has been used to it very much. 吴明看了看两边的栅栏,新鲜牲口特有的腥臊味道传来,不过对于威廉来说,已经很习惯了。 „Haha......, since I hear the cry of lark in the morning, knows that today has certainly the good deed!” “哈哈……自从我早上听到百灵鸟的叫声,就知道今天一定有着好事！” Kerry father haha is smiling: „I come to select a head for you, the guarantee is the town is best!” 克里老爹哈哈笑着:“我来为你挑一头,保证是全镇最好的！” Usually the business that his here only then the farm cattle and carriages and horses hire, hearing Wu Ming must purchase the draft animal, immediately is eyes shines. 平时他这里只有耕牛与车马出租的生意,听到吴明要购买大牲口,立即就是双眼放光。 Even if this true master of business is the Baron mansion, but if completes well, he also has certain pulling out to become the reward. 纵然这生意的真正东家是男爵府,但如果完成得好,他也有着一定的抽成奖励。 „No! It is not......” “不！不是……” Wu Ming shakes the head: „Kerry, I thinks that you made a mistake a matter, I am not buy the farm cattle......” 吴明摇摇头:“老克里,我想你弄错了一件事,我并不是来买耕牛的……” „Doesn't buy the farm cattle?” “不买耕牛？” Kerry blinked under the eye: „Do you want to use the mule?” 克里眨巴了下眼睛:“难道你想用骡子？” „No! Also is not the mule, I need a horse, true Malaysia!” “不！也不是骡子,我需要一匹马,真正的大马！” Wu Ming arrives in the corral in front of without consulting anybody the only several horse, somewhat frowns. 吴明径自来到畜栏内唯一的几匹马面前,有些皱起了眉头。 These horses are partial thin and small, does not meet his demand, but the hair is mild-mannered, is hitting the sound nose, while is eating the fodder leisurely, seeming like looked after is good. 这些马都偏向瘦小,不太符合他的需求,不过毛发柔顺,一边打着响鼻,一边慢条斯理地吃着草料,看起来被照料得还很是不错。 „With the horse cultivated land? This is not a great idea......” “用马耕地？这可不是一个好主意……” Kerry recommends farm cattle to Wu Ming endlessly, and ensure can give him the most preferential price. 克里喋喋不休地向吴明推荐一头耕牛,并且保证能给他一个最优惠的价格。 „Thanked your good intention very much, but in fact, I only needed the horse, best be able to conduct the back Knight, sees the blood and sword and spear not startled warhorse!” “很感谢你的好意,但事实上,我只需要马,最好还是能驮着骑士,看到鲜血与刀枪也不会惊慌的战马！” Wu Ming pulled out the proof of freeman to shake shaking: „I am a freeman, prepares to go out wanderer one time!” 吴明掏出自由民的证明晃了晃:“我已经是自由民了,准备出门闯荡一次！” „From...... freeman?!” “自……自由民？！” Kerry opens the mouth, not voluntarily on slightly bow wainscot. 老克里张大嘴巴,不自觉地就略微躬了躬腰板。 Regarding the generation after generations is him who Baron gets the people, must become the freeman, means that cannot have the debt, and makes the brilliant contribution to the territory, obtains the affirmation of Baron...... this is almost Mission that is impossible to complete! 对于生生世世都是男爵领民的他而言,要成为自由民,就意味着不能有负债,并且为领地做出杰出贡献,得到男爵的肯定……这几乎是不可能完成的任务！ In him, naturally looked at a head Wu Ming high, although is also not these ‚master’, but also compared with ordinary tenant farmer on high many. 在他心里,自然而然就将吴明高看了一头,虽然还不是那些‘老爷’,但也比普通佃农高上不少。 ‚Freeman...... does not need to be exploited by the tax collector henceforth again, will not have the military service and service......’ ‘自由民啊……从此就不必再被税务官盘剥了,并且,还不会有兵役与劳役……’ In fact, the understanding of Kerry has wrongly, becomes the freeman, is representing many choices, does not need to care about the oppressive taxes that tax collector decide, at the worst walks away, the tax revenue that but the feudal lord sets, should give must give. 实际上,老克里的理解有着一点错误,成为自由民,代表着更多的选择,是不必在乎税务官自己定的苛捐杂税,大不了一走了之,但领主所定下的税收,该缴还是要缴的。 This status, comes in the Wu Ming understanding, some similar Great Zhou scholars, have certain position, dignity! 这层身份,在吴明理解而来,有些类似大周的秀才,拥有一定的身份地位,还有尊严！ Comes across the matter, can hold Baron there, asking him to adjudicate. 遇到事情,可以捅到男爵那里去,请他裁决。 Has the option, has the reaching higher authorities power! Can exempt the exploitation of many similar Feder such tax collector. 有选择权,有上达权！就可以免去很多类似菲德这样税务官的剥削了。 „What's wrong? Your doesn't here have the warhorse?” “怎么？你这里没有战马么？” Wu Ming looks at several horses in draft animal column, is not very satisfied. 吴明看着牲口栏里的几匹马,并不是很满意。 „Naturally...... the true warhorse first wants the improved variety, the skeleton is big, best pure blood horse from prairie, but must train their guts, making them see the battlefield not timidly......” “当然……真正的战马首先就要良种,骨架高大,最好是来自草原的纯血马,还要训练它们的胆量,令它们见到战阵也不胆怯……” Kerry shakes the head: „The warhorse of end product, each can sell to ten Gold Delong(s) above high prices, and even if has, had been received by Sir Baron......” 克里摇了摇头:“成品的战马,每一匹都可以卖到十个金德隆以上的高价,并且纵然有,也早就被男爵大人收去了……” Obviously, he was makes Wu Ming extinguish this thoughts as early as possible. 很显然,他是让吴明趁早熄了这个心思。 „Warhorse is not good, but the ordinary horses, are used to pack and ride, general headquarters?” “战马不行,但普通的马匹,用来驮货与骑乘的,总行吧？” The Wu Ming eye sweeps, raises in the short person, choosing a number of black Malaysia to come out: „It!” 吴明眼睛一扫,在矮个子中拔高个,选了一批黑色的大马出来:“就它吧！” „Do you choose big Andy? But it here best young fellow......” “你选择大安迪？它可是我这里最棒的小伙了……” On Kerry face reveals a trace not to abandon: „With your having a bright future fellow, perhaps is it best home to return to...... Gold Delong(s), you can pull it, Heavens, do not make me see this......” 克里脸上流露出一丝不舍:“不过跟着你这个前途远大的家伙,或许才是它最好的归宿……一个金德隆,你就可以牵走它,天呐,不要让我看见这一幕……” He has turned around, scratched the corner of the eye with the back of the hand, as if also a little clear flashes through. 他转过身,用手背擦了擦眼角,似乎还有一点晶莹闪过。 „Did a bit less!” “少来了！” Wu Ming turned a supercilious look: „How I remember previous time Uncle Tarry buys the farm cattle time, are you also the same excuse? Gold Delong(s) is unworthy, only if you add on one set of saddle again!” 吴明翻了一个白眼:“我怎么记得上次塔利大叔来买耕牛的时候,你也是一样的说辞呢？一个金德隆不值得,除非你再加上一套马鞍！” „Is impossible!” “不可能！” Kerry shakes the head hastily: „Don't you know in Kerry or the town/subdues the best leather artisan? Wants a saddle, you also need to add on five Silver Thalle(s) at least!” 克里连忙摇头:“你不知道老克里还是镇上最好的皮革匠么？想要一具马鞍,你起码还需要加上五枚银塔勒！” „Price was too high......” “价格太高了……” Wu Ming frowns. 吴明皱起眉头。 Although he is not really cares about this money, but must set the appearance that is calculating. 虽然他并不是真的在乎这点钱,但必须要做出斤斤计较的样子。 The oversight of any small place, may cause the catastrophic consequence finally, present he will not make this mistake. 任何微小地方的疏漏,最后都有可能造成灾难性的后果,现在的他已经不会犯这个错误了。 This time he, will have really regarded a small freeman, integrates, is aloof. 此时的他,已经真的将自己当成一个小小的自由民,融入其中,又超然物外。 Kerry looks picks up horses problem William accurately, some headaches, know that ran into the most astute that kind of customer. 老克里看着准确挑出马匹毛病的威廉,很是有些头疼,知道遇到了最为精明的那一类顾客。 Within a half hour, the Wu Ming whole face smile went out of the draft animal line, in his hand pulls the big Andy's reins, the good harness that the complete set ripe boasting and wrought iron build calmly arms Andy whole body. 半个小时之后,吴明满脸微笑地走出了牲口行,他手上牵着大安迪的缰绳,全套熟牛皮与熟铁打造的上好马具静静地武装安迪全身。 Price that he pays for this reason, is Gold Delong(s), in addition Silver Thalle(s). 他为此所付出的代价,是一个金德隆,外加一枚银塔勒。 „Many thanks you, Uncle Kerry!” “多谢你了,克里大叔！” Wu Ming rides the dark horse, haha is smiling. 吴明骑上黑马,哈哈笑着。 „Okay to it!...... Attention security!” “好好对它！还有……注意安全！” Perhaps is knows that the William intention to leave has decided that the Kerry father's rare true feelings reveal. 或许是知道威廉去意已决,克里老爹难得的真情流露。 Treads! 踏踏！ Wu Ming is riding the dark horse, slowly has gone the street on town/subdues. 吴明骑着黑马,慢慢行驶过镇上的街道。 „Look, is William!” “看,是威廉！” „Heard that had been promoted by Sir Baron for the freeman, made contact with Thakur Knight, was seriously developed!” “听说已经被男爵大人提拔为自由民,又搭上了塔库尔骑士,当真发达了呢！” „The horse of good steed, I later must become Knight!” “好骏的马,我以后也要成为骑士！” ...... …… In the vision and discussion of all forms, Wu Ming arrives at Aunt Roya inn, will pay duty the proof to give her personally. 在形形色色的目光与议论中,吴明来到罗亚大婶的旅店,将完税证明亲手交给了她。 „Oh! William......” “哦！威廉……” Roya Aunt lip moves, quite a while could not speak: „I really do not know how should thank you to be good!” 罗亚大婶嘴唇努动,半天说不出话来:“我实在不知道应该怎么感谢你才好！” „This is William should do!” “这是威廉应该做的！” The Wu Ming intent has referred to smiles, felt that this body most deep place wipes the obsession mood is also dissipates, the body and mind greatly is smooth: „Also, my time, said goodbye while convenient!” 吴明意有所指地笑了笑,感觉这个身体最深处一抹似执念的情绪也是消散开,不由身心大畅:“还有,我这次来,是顺便告别的！” „Farewell!” “告别！” „Good, I am about to leave the Nia town/subdues, goes to farther place wanderer! Please take care, gave regards to Sophia for me!” “不错,我准备离开尼亚镇,去更远的地方闯荡！请多保重,代我向索菲亚问好！” His bow bowing, turns the head to leave at once. 他躬了躬身,旋即转头离开。 „Oh......” “唉……” Aunt Roya sighed, resembled the having mind filled with concern proving to receive, after arriving the kitchen, saw immediately hid in door following Sophia, in the surface has the gentle color: „Doesn't go to say goodbye with William?” 罗亚大婶叹了口气,似满腹心事地将证明收好,来到后厨,立即就见到了躲在门扉后面的索菲亚,面上不由带着温柔之色:“不去跟威廉告别么？” „I...... I......” “我……我……” The Sophia look, one cried suddenly. 索菲亚神色怔怔,忽然一下就哭了出来。 „Silly child!” “傻孩子！” Aunt Roya embraces Sophia in the bosom: „My pitiful daughter...... you must know, if before William, that silly young fellow, mother will not oppose your, but now, he was praised by the feudal lord, heard a feat of arms also, also obtained the status of freeman, with you are the people of two levels......” 罗亚大婶一把将索菲亚揽在怀里:“我可怜的女儿啊……你要知道,如果威廉还是以前那个傻傻的小伙子,妈妈不会反对你们的,但现在,他受到领主的嘉奖,听说一身武技也很是了得,又得到了自由民的身份,与你已经是两个层次的人了……” „I do not believe!” “我不信！” Sophia raised the head suddenly: „After he leaves the small town, will forget me?” 索菲亚忽然抬头:“他离开小镇之后,就会忘记我么？” „Outside world is very big......” “外面的世界很大……” Aunt Roya sighed spookily. 罗亚大婶幽幽一叹。 She knows that outside world was more splendid than the small town much, had various, the countless women and streetwalkers, compared with them, Sophia were really only a ordinary peasant woman on town/subdues. 她知道外面的世界远比小镇精彩得多了,更有各种各样,数不尽的女人与流莺,与她们相比,索菲亚就真的只是镇上的一个普通农妇罢了。 Wants William to make anything to pledge , is really not the realistic matter. 要威廉做下什么承诺,也实在是不现实的事。 She keeps mouth shut, knows that the girl under this situation is most difficult to admonish, has not scolded or anything directly, instead hugged tightly Sophia...... 她默默无言,知道这种情况下的女孩最难规劝,也没有直接呵斥或者说什么,反而将索菲亚搂得更紧了…… ...... …… „Prestige...... Mr. William!” “威……威廉先生！” Wu Ming arrives at own hut, saw that a young boy is waiting in the entrance, in the vision to have disturbedly. 吴明来到自己的小屋,看到一个小男孩正等在门口,目光中有着忐忑。 „Ava......” “阿瓦……” Looks at this somewhat immature face, Wu Ming one remembered Joey that unlucky egg. 看着这张有些稚嫩的面孔,吴明一下就想起了乔伊那个倒霉蛋。 Although closes up to oneself positively, but in the Ogre(s) battle of encirclement is extremely greedy, causes to be besieged dead by Ogre(s). 虽然积极向自己靠拢,但在食人魔的包围战中还是太过贪婪,导致被食人魔围攻而死。 The team member who can survive eventually is a few, Wu Ming had seen heard the husband or the son much died in battle, wives and parents of dying by heartbreak, perhaps child and younger brother. 能存活回来的队员终究是少数,吴明就看到过不少听到丈夫或者儿子阵亡,伤心欲绝的妻子与父母,或许还有孩子与弟弟。 „What's wrong?” “怎么了？” He sighed, somewhat guessed correctly the Ava purpose in coming. 他心里叹了口气,有些猜到了阿瓦的来意。 „Do you want to leave?” “您要离开么？” Ava looks at the Wu Ming Long Sword of Malaysia and waist, aroused the courage, said in a soft voice: „I...... I want to follow you, becomes your retinue, since!” 阿瓦看着吴明的大马与腰间的长剑,鼓足了勇气,轻声道:“我……我想跟随你,成为你的扈从！” „Haha!” “哈哈！” Wu Ming smiles: „I am also not Knight, could not receive the aide, only if you think, when my servant or slave!” 吴明一笑:“我还不是骑士,收不了侍从的,除非你想当我的仆人或者奴隶！” His eye transferred the revolutions on Ava: „Heard that in the howling castle, the youngster like you can sell high price Oh! in the slave market” 他眼睛在阿瓦身上转了转:“听说在呼啸城堡,像你这样的少年能够在奴隶市场上卖出高价哦！” retinue from Knight can also say that has the duty and responsibility mutually. But the servant and slave were actually the private property of master. 扈从与骑士还可以说互有义务与责任。但仆人与奴隶却是主人的私有财产了。 If complies, Wu Ming really can sell out Ava. 如果答应下来,吴明真的可以将阿瓦卖掉。 Therefore this young boy was scared, backed up several steps. 所以这个小男孩被吓坏了,倒退了几步。 „Haha......” “哈哈……” Sees the appearance of this boy, Wu Ming laughs happily. 看到这小子的样子,吴明开心地大笑起来。 „Good...... you to become Knight retinue, since, why?” “好了……你想成为骑士扈从,为什么呢？” After he smiles, is peaceful, looks at silent silent Ava. 他笑完之后,安静下来,看着沉默无声的阿瓦。 „I want...... to obtain strength!” “我想要……获得力量！” Ava gets hold of the fist: „I must to Ogre(s)...... the revenge!” 阿瓦握紧拳头:“我要向食人魔……复仇！” „To hate to exert oneself?” “为了仇恨而奋发么？” Wu Ming said: „Words as the matter stands, your next half a lifetime, will perhaps stay in the pain forever......” 吴明道:“这样一来的话,你的下半生,或许就会永远停留在痛苦当中了……” Looks at the Ava even more desperate complexion, his sudden thread of conversation revolution: „What relation(s) naturally...... does this have with me?” 看着阿瓦越发绝望的脸色,他突然话锋一转:“当然……这跟我又有什么关系呢？” Xiū! 咻！ Long Sword of his waist comes out of the sheath suddenly, submerges Ava front ground straightly, leaves behind a sword hilt and half sword blade: „Pulls up it to come, I consider to teach you a thing!” 他腰间的长剑忽然出鞘,笔直没入阿瓦面前的地面,留下一个剑柄与半截剑身:“拔起它来,我就考虑教你一点东西！”