The midnightdingsounded12, Erengrad under curtain of nightalready the deep sleep. Did not havein those dayslivelywithnoise, the broadcivilian arealightsno longer, displaced, isdies the generaldreariness.
午夜的钟声敲响了十二下,夜幕下的厄仑格拉德已然沉睡。没有了往日的繁华与喧嚣,原本广阔的平民区灯火不再,取而代之的,是死一般的沉寂。In the nighttime skyseveralstarweaktwinkles, thatfearfulbigfireleaves leewayitstraceinthiscityhalf a month agoas before, thatis the haze that in the skythatcan hardly be removed. Daytimetime, the entirecityalsocoversunderlightgreycloud.
夜空中几颗星星微弱的闪烁着,半个月前那场可怕的大火灾依旧在这座城市留有它的痕迹,那就是天空中那挥之不去的雾霾。就连白天的时候,整座城市也笼罩在一股薄薄的灰云之下。Is looking under the mountain the quietcity, MunderRall'smoodfalls into the valleyagain. For successive several days, hestayed at home, did not speakwithanybody. The plagueantidotewas thrownin the one side, whateveritslowlydeteriorationputreficationinmoistair.
望着山下沉寂的城市,蒙德拉尔的心情再次跌入谷底。连续几天,他都闭门不出,不和任何人说话。瘟疫解药被扔在一旁,任凭其在潮湿的空气中慢慢变质腐化。Thatoncewas the oldMagepainstaking care, butnowlooks like, was actually not worth mentioning. No oneneedsitagain, fire, burnt downall. Heevenoneselfdemonstratesthisliquid medicinestoLordwithout enough time the ability.
那曾经是老巫师的心血,而现在看来,却不值一提。没有人再需要它,一场大火,烧去了一切。他甚至都来不及向领主本人展示这药水的能力。
A deepfatiguewell ups. Naturally, solelyis notbecause the antidotehas not been published, without the reason of sense of achievement. More importantly, hesavestens of thousands ofpeoplewithout enough time. Thesepeoplewere not necessary dead. Because ofoneselflateonestep, makingtens of thousands ofinnocentpeopledie a violent death.
一阵深深的疲惫感涌上心头。当然,不单单是因为解药没有问世,没有成就感的原因。更重要的,他来不及拯救成千上万的人。这些人原本可以不必死去。却因为自己晚了一步,让成千上万的无辜民众死于非命。MunderRallfalls intodeepremorse, one of reasons this alsofatiguewell ups. Althoughno oneonaccuseshimoutwardly, butMunderRall is always at heart suffocated.
蒙德拉尔陷入深深的自责,这也是疲惫感涌上心头的原因之一。虽然没有人明面上指责他,但是蒙德拉尔的心里总堵得慌。
Out hearrives, pacesin the courtyardback and forth. State of minddifficultdraw.
他走到门外,在院子里来回踱步。心绪难平。Suddenly, the servanthad the anxiousfootstepsto walkfrom the courtyard, „Sir, Lord RodandMr.BrandiOttocame.”
忽然,仆人带着焦急的脚步从院子外走了进来,“大人,罗德领主和布兰迪奥托先生来了。”Rod? BulandDior? Just when heardthistwoname, MunderRallonlyfeltonetight. BrandiOttowas needless saying that definitelyalsourgedoneselfto see through, spokecomfortsomewords. Inthesetwoweeks, thisold friendmust havecomes tohereto visitoneself. Whathowever does Rodmake? Sends a punitive expedition? Givesoneself the Kislevbestmedical serviceexperimentresources, the antidote that is actually not ableto develop the restraintplague, developed, buthas not actually used. Then, Rod, youaccountabilitymy? MunderRall cannot help but askingoneselfat heart.罗德?布兰迪奥?刚听到这两个名字时,蒙德拉尔只觉得心头一紧。布兰迪奥托不用说,肯定是又来劝自己看开点,说一些安慰的话。这两周内,这位故友少不了来这里探望自己。但是罗德来做什么?兴师问罪吗?将基斯里夫最好的医疗实验资源都交给自己,却无法研制出克制瘟疫的解药,研制出了,但是却没有用了。那么,罗德,你来问责我的吗?蒙德拉尔不由得在心里反问起了自己。Howeverok, at the worstreturns toEmpire, has continued the living in seclusionlife of oneself. oneselfis not the Kislevpersonin any case, had not given loyalty tolocalLord and Queenduty.
不过算了,大不了返回帝国,继续过起自己的隐居生活。反正自己不属于基斯里夫人,原本就没有效忠当地领主和女王的义务。Sothinking, MunderRallis making the servantopen the front door, oneselfarrives atout of the doorto await respectfully the arrival of Kislevsupreme leader.
这般想着,蒙德拉尔让仆人打开大门,自己则来到门外恭候基斯里夫最高领袖的到来。Horse-drawn vehicleonruggedmountain roadbumpy an hour, finallyinmidnight, arrived inMunderRall'sresidence.
马车在崎岖的山路上颠簸了一个钟头,终于在夜半时分,抵达了蒙德拉尔的住所。MadeMunderRallfeelwhatwas somewhat accidental, Rodthistimeclimbed mountains, has not ledanyguard, has not led an aide, butwore the casual attire, accompaniedwithBrandiOttocomestogether. Naturally, MunderRallhas heard the White Bear Lordbattle efficiency. In the oneselfdomain, fewcanharmhim. Therefore, sideRoddoes not have the aideyear to yearis the well-knownmatter. MunderRallwaswhatis surprised, ifRodmustsend a punitive expedition, thathas not led the guard, probablycannot be justified.
令蒙德拉尔感到有些意外的是,罗德此次上山,并没有带任何卫兵,也没有带一名侍从,而是身着便装,和布兰迪奥托结伴一起过来。当然,蒙德拉尔早就听说白熊领主的战斗力了得。在自己的地盘上,几乎没有人可以伤害他。所以,罗德身边常年没有侍从已是人尽皆知的事。蒙德拉尔感到意外的是,若是罗德要来兴师问罪,那没带卫兵,好像也说不过去。Has the doubts, MunderRallreceivedtwo people. Meets, BulandDioras usual, the enthusiasmhuggedoneself. ButRodstandsby the carriage, calmandgentle.
带着疑惑,蒙德拉尔接待了两人。一见面,布兰迪奥还是像以往一样,热情拥抱了自己。而罗德只是站在马车旁,一脸平静与慈祥。MunderRallis somewhat puzzled, butsalutestoRodwith the standardEmpirearistocratetiquette. Amongmanners, suggestedto the opposite party,oneselfis the person of Empire, is not the Kislevperson, therefore, yourRod, ifdaresto movemyhalf a point, will certainlyviolate the internationaletiquette.
蒙德拉尔有些困惑,但还是用标准的帝国贵族礼仪向罗德行礼。举止间,也向对方暗示,自己是帝国之人,不是基斯里夫人,所以,你罗德若是敢动我半分,也必将违背国际礼仪。
It seems like a White Bear Lordnotangryanddiscontentedfacial expression, on the contrary, heis very quiet, somewhatis quiet makes one unable to guess correctly the reason.
只是,看上去白熊领主并没有一丝恼怒和不满的神情,相反,他很平静,平静得让人有些猜不到缘由。„For a long timedoes not see, MunderRallMage.”
“好久不见,蒙德拉尔巫师。”Rodspoke of a smile. During the spoken languagesis full ofgenial and respect.罗德笑着说到。言语间充满着和善与尊重。MunderRallhassimple-heartednod.
蒙德拉尔只得木讷的点了点头。„Pleaseenter, Great Lord.”
“请进,大领主。”Hespoke, thisKing of the North, Kislevprotected the countryto make a joint invitationin the oneselfcrudehut.
他说到,将这位北境之王,基斯里夫护国公请进了自己简陋的小屋里。Rodtook a fast look aroundroomone, selected a cleanrattan chair, sat, rampant arrogance that noGreat Lordkeeps aloofslightly.罗德扫视了房间一眼,挑了一处干净的藤椅,坐了下来,丝毫没有一点大领主高高在上的嚣张气焰。MunderRallarrives by the cabinetdirectly, puts outtwobottles of goodagingwinesfrom the wine chest. Brettoniafromfinewine that imports.
蒙德拉尔则径直走到柜子旁,从酒柜里拿出两瓶上好的陈年葡萄酒。来自巴托尼亚进口的高档葡萄酒。„Does not needto be polite, Lord Rodis not a bystander. Ijustwent tohisthere, speaking ofyou, thencaught upfrom the urban district. Althoughis little too late, butIknow that youhave not gone to sleep. For serveral days, youarego to sleepbefore dawnreluctantly.”
“不必客气了,罗德领主不是外人。我刚刚去他那里,说到你,便从市区赶过来了。虽然有点晚,但是我知道你还没入睡。这些天,你都是凌晨才勉强入睡的。”BrandiOttois saying, impolitehelpingMunderRallopensbeverage bottlesoftsai, the red winein the bottlepours into the wine glassslowly, thengivesMunderRallandRodonecup, the expressionnature, as ifheisheremaster.
布兰迪奥托说着,丝毫不客气的帮蒙德拉尔打开酒瓶软噻,将瓶中红酒缓慢倒入酒杯,而后递给蒙德拉尔和罗德一人一杯,表情自然,仿佛他才是这里的主人。„Speaking ofme? Oh, speaking ofmywhat? Iam a borderline person, perhapsthisworldforgotmequickly.”
“说到我?噢,说到我什么了?我可是一个边缘人物,恐怕这个世界都快把我忘记了。”MunderRallteased, oftennarrowed the eyeto stare atoppositeRod. However, the angrycolor in imaginationhas not appearedas beforeslightlyon the face of thisWhite Bear Lord. He is still so quiet.
蒙德拉尔自我调侃到,不时眯起眼睛盯着对面的罗德。然而,想象中的恼怒之色依旧丝毫没有显现在这位白熊领主的脸上。他依旧如此平静。„Speaking ofyouafter the plagueeruptseffort.”
“说到你在瘟疫爆发后的努力。”BulandDiorsaid.
布兰迪奥接话到。MunderRallsighed, shakes the head, „wasted energy, wastes the resources.”
蒙德拉尔叹了口气,又摇了摇头,“都是白费力气,浪费资源。”„Howcan? Weren't you researchremove the acupuncture needleto the plagueantidote? The thing that evenMedical SchoolandhospitalKnight Orderhas not studied, was developedbyyou, you are really the talent.”
“怎么会?你不是研究出针对瘟疫的解药了吗?连医学院和医院骑士团都没有研究出来的东西,被你研制出来了,你真是天才。”BrandiOttois saying, somewhatpatted the shoulder of old friendexcitedly. Theirfriendshiparesuchdepth, has then establishedinEmpire, knocks for dozensyears, wantson a deeppointcompared with the brotherssentiment.
布兰迪奥托说着,有些兴奋的拍了拍老友的肩膀。他们的友谊是如此之深,早在帝国的时候便已建立,磕磕碰碰几十年,比兄弟情还要深上一分。Listens, MunderRallshakes the headas before, sighing......
听罢,蒙德拉尔依旧摇了摇头,叹息着……„Useless, the antidotetoodevelopedlate. Because ofmydilatory, over a hundredover ten thousandpeopledie a violent death . Moreover, thatfire, burnt downall, did not have the origin of infection and germcarries the body, the plaguehas naturally relieved.”
“没用的,解药太晚研制出来了。因为我的拖沓,成百上万的人死于非命,而且,那场大火,烧光了一切,没有了传染源和病菌携带体,瘟疫已经自然解除了。”MunderRall'sdepressedanswering.
蒙德拉尔沮丧的答到。„Has not completely relieved.”
“还未彻底解除。”Rodopens the mouthto speak ofsuddenly, thismakesMunderRallbe surprised, heis staring atGreat Lord, is puzzled.罗德突然开口说到,这让蒙德拉尔倍感意外,他盯着大领主,一脸困惑。„Has not completely relieved.”
“还未彻底解除。”Rodrepeated, is sipping the wine, loudlyspeaking of——罗德又重复了一遍,然后抿着葡萄酒,大声说到——„Ingroundallcorpseshave burnt down, butunderground, Icannotguarantee that does not have the mouseto fortunately survive, in fact, so long asthere is a mousesurvival of carry germ, Erengraddoes not calculate the truesecurity. Westillneededyourantidote, MunderRall.”
“地面上所有的尸体都已焚烧,但是地下,我不敢保证没有老鼠幸存,事实上,只要有一只带病菌的老鼠幸存,厄仑格拉德就不算真正安全。我们仍然需要你的解药,蒙德拉尔阁下。”Rodearnestspeaking , the expressionenforcedsuddenly.罗德认真的说到,表情陡然严肃了起来。MunderRallonlythought that five sensesmixedChen, does not wait forhimto respond, Rodthenputs down the wine glass, continuedgot up——
蒙德拉尔只觉得心里五味杂陈,不等他反应过来,罗德便放下酒杯,继续说了起来——„Iheardyoumake the plagueantidote the process, itis very rigorous, andscience. In fact, presentErengrad was still the combat readinessperiod, the plaguejustcrossed, butthreatenedstill, weneedto let the remainingpeopletothisplagueimmunity. Six months later, myarmywill go to battle withSkavendenHell Pit, there, is an undergroundlabyrinth that will fill the corruptaura and plaguegas, mysoldierwill needyourantidoteto resist the attack of germ.”
“我听说了你制造瘟疫解药的过程,它十分严谨,而且科学。事实上,现在的厄仑格拉德仍然是战备时期,瘟疫刚过,但是威胁仍在,我们需要让剩下的民众对这种瘟疫免疫。半年后,我的军队将出征鼠人的老巢地狱深坑,那里,是一个充满腐败气息和瘟疫气体的地下迷宫,我的战士需要你的解药来抵抗病菌的侵袭。”Rodsaid,MunderRallonlythought the heart of oneselfthatdeathly stillnessshiveredagain. Yes, heas ifobtained the affirmation, moreoverproved the oneselfvalue. Whatis more important, the antidoteis notuseless, itwill become the protective umbrella of followinghumanarmy, saves the lives of similarlytens of thousands ofperson. This is the significance of technique of oneselfresearchnature.罗德说完,蒙德拉尔只觉得自己那颗死寂的心再次颤抖了起来。是的,他似乎得到了肯定,而且证明了自己的价值。更重要的是,解药不是毫无用处,它将成为接下来人类军队的保护伞,拯救同样成千上万人的性命。这便是自己研究自然之术的意义。„MunderRall, I know that youdo not excel atfightSpell, butyoucure the Spellaboveattainmentsto be very outstandingin the life, Ineedyourhelp, Erengradneedyou, Kislevneedsyou. Istillfeel that yearIrepresentedKislevto go abroad on a diplomatic missionEmpirecapitalAltdorf, the harvestwas biggest, did not knowEmpireeachElector Count and bigaristocrat, butharvestedyourtwoefficienttalents. WithoutBrandiOtto, the heavy industry of Kislevwill not be easyto carry out the construction, the firststeamtankwill not appear. Butyou, display the oneselftalent and abilityin the lifeSpelldomain. Becoming myleft and right arms. MunderRall, ifyouwant, Iwill continueto invest the Erengradliferesearch institute and laboratory, fundormanpower, so long asyouneed, Icanprovidewhen necessary.”
“蒙德拉尔阁下,我知道你并非擅长战斗法术,但是你在生命治愈法术上面的造诣十分出众,我需要你的帮助,厄仑格拉德需要你,基斯里夫需要你。我至今都觉得,那年我代表基斯里夫出使帝国首都阿尔道夫,收获最大的,不是结识帝国各个选帝侯和大贵族,而是收获了你们两位得力人才。没有布兰迪奥托,基斯里夫的重工业不会那么容易开展建设,第一辆蒸汽坦克更不会出现。而你,则在生命法术领域施展自己的才华和能力。成为我的左膀右臂。蒙德拉尔阁下,若是你愿意,我将继续投入厄仑格拉德生命研究院与实验室,无论是资金还是人手,只要你需要,我都可以随时提供。”Saying, Rodis setting outsuddenly, serioustoMunderRallgood a bigritual of thanks.
说着,罗德突然起身,郑重的向蒙德拉尔行了一个答谢的大礼。MunderRallwas madeto be thrown into confusionbythissuddenscene, hestopped the Great Lordthanking kindnessritualhastilyincomparablysincerely, the romancetoRodspeaking of——
蒙德拉尔被这突如其来的一幕弄得手忙脚乱,他连忙制止了大领主的谢恩礼,言情无比恳切的对罗德说到——„Iwill exhaustoneself the energy, SirLord.”
“我将竭尽自己所能,领主大人。”Healsowantsto sayanything, actuallydiscovered that oneselfanythingcould not say, move of only thenfrom the heartandfelt grateful. The passingdozensyears, oneselfwas never seento treatinEmpire, the research results and paperkept them outbyAltdorfCollege of Magic, oneselfhas been used to itindifferently, was taunted. Oncethinks that oneselfthis whole lifethis, unsuccessfuldying of old age, waited for deathmediocrely. Butnow, when the place of thisnorth, oneselfactuallyreceivesMonarch of the countrysoto favorandattach great importance, is excited, MunderRallis only left overto be movedat heart.
他还想说点什么,却发现自己什么也说不出来,只有发自内心的感动与感激。过往数十年,自己在帝国从不受见待,研究成果和论文更是被阿尔道夫魔法学院拒之门外,自己已经习惯了被冷漠,被嘲讽。曾经以为自己这辈子就这样,碌碌无为的老去,平庸等死。而现在,在这北国之地,自己却受到一国之君如此厚待与重视,激动之余,蒙德拉尔的心里只剩下感动。
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