Shepherd Tantra

Chapter 371 The last waking moments
This is the first time Isabel has seen Aiwass so well-behaved and quiet.

Of course, Aiwass is not usually a very lively person.And it wasn’t long ago that Aiwass was in a wheelchair every day.

He always looked at others with indifferent and calm eyes, smiled lightly and listened quietly while others were chatting.Occasionally interjecting a few words, they almost always follow other people's topics.It just makes people feel comfortable and relaxed, and anyone will want to play with him.

...But Isabel always felt that Aiwass, who always brought others a sense of relaxation, did not live so easily.

She always felt that Aiwass had many things that he couldn't let go of.

While Aiwass had a smile on his face, Isabel felt that he was frowning slightly in his heart.While others were laughing and playing, Aiwass just sat there quietly, looking there but as if looking into the distance.

——It's like he's about to move to a far away place, so he doesn't plan to leave any traces in front of him; it's also like someone who has come back from the future, and already knows that his current friends are just passers-by, so he doesn't plan to invest any real feelings.

Isabel didn't know what Aiwass was worried about.He was obviously so good that she even admired him... But on the other hand, she felt that Aiwass was even more naive than her.

He likes to show off his strength and do risky things, and he also likes to be recognized and praised by powerful people.But he was a little awkward at the same time - it was a strange kind of pride that Isabel didn't know where to come from, which made him unwilling to agree with this expectation in his heart.Therefore, no matter how proud he is, he will not take the initiative to let others praise him.

Aiwass is obviously very young.But he never wanted to identify with his identity as a young man.

...just like a big boy who has been sensible for a long time but has never grown up.

Maybe it's because of his past life, Isabel thought.

She heard Yulia say that before Aiwass was adopted, he and Yulia grew up in an orphanage.The two have no father or mother and depend on each other for life... The fact that Professor Moriarty first adopted Yulia, and finally adopted Aiwass together because of Yulia's violent reaction to her unwillingness to leave Aiwass seems to be exciting. to his heart.

That seems to be the only way to explain it.

Aiwass lost his parents and relatives not long after he remembered it.And his adoptive father and adopted brother are both busy people, and his adoptive father does not have a wife in his family.After being adopted, Aiwass basically stayed with Yulia at home.

At that time, Aiwass was very lonely and could only read at home when he had nothing to do.Looking back now, Aiwass's erudition may have benefited from his reading habits at that time.

Isabel had previously commissioned Sherlock to investigate Aiwass's experience in middle school out of curiosity.

Only then did she realize that Aiwass had once been a great athlete.He is good at many types of sports.

Also because of his outstanding athletic performance and gradually erect figure, Aiwass finally began to be liked by his classmates on a large scale.After receiving a lot of recognition from others, Aiwass became like a nourished plant, gradually becoming cheerful, confident and dazzling.

But now, he was standing quietly beside his grandmother's bed, and his whole body seemed to relax.

Even though Ligeia and Isabel were here, they barely interrupted.Just let Her Majesty the Queen mutter some meaningless gossip about life.

Aiwass seemed to be her biological grandson.Accompanying her in front of the bed, she softly caters to the old lady's words.His face was not the usual bright and warm smile that always felt fake because it was so perfect... but a quiet smile that reminded people of watery moonlight.

Of course Isabel knew that her grandmother had been out of spirits for a long time.But now, Queen Sophia not only laughed heartily one after another, her voice even became clearer, as if everything was fine.

She vaguely felt something.

Therefore, he did not interrupt the conversation, but stood quietly behind Aiwass, listening to his grandmother's voice almost greedily.

This meaningless but warm chat lasted for nearly two hours.

Aiwass is very good at chatting, especially good at talking to the elderly.

In the end, they didn't even go to the banquet hall to eat. Instead, they had servants deliver the food directly to the room.Sofia had a rare seafood fried rice, a bowl of creamy mushroom and chicken soup with bread, and some fruit.

After eating, she said she was sleepy and wanted to sleep.Then he sent Aiwass and Isabel out.

Aiwass and Isabel didn't get very far.

When she was at the door, Isabel gently pulled Aiwass' sleeve and cast a searching look at him.

Aiwass shook his head slightly.

He had previously glimpsed Queen Sophia's physical condition with the divine vision of a priest.

Even without using illumination, Aiwass could roughly feel that her life force had been completely exhausted by introducing healing light into her body to check the situation.Treatment and recovery alone are no longer enough to maintain her condition... If she wants to continue to extend her life, she can only use rituals that increase the upper limit of her vitality.

"In fact, even ordinary old people should not be so exhausted at this age." Aiwass sighed: "Not to mention the Queen of Avalon."

"Because she is really tired."

Yanis's voice sounded softly from the side.

Not in the painting, but in person.

She came over and touched Isabel's head.Then she put her hand on Aiwass's shoulder and motioned for the two of them to follow her and leave.

They soon arrived at the study.

This is where Her Majesty the Queen usually works.And Ligeia had already arrived here, drinking beer alone.

But Isabel slowly took the main seat.

She fiddled with the papers piled up on her desk, organizing them.Although it seems a bit raw, this is obviously not the first time.

"Sofia's character is that she likes to do everything herself. Even if it is a small matter, she also likes to ask a few questions. But she rarely expresses her attitude directly to other people. Even those who are close to her do not know what she is doing. What are you thinking about...but unconsciously, you will find that everything is changing according to her thoughts."

Ligeia, who was a little drunk, made a childish voice.

It seemed like he was mocking something, but he also seemed to be missing something: "From this point of view, she is indeed not suitable to be a queen. But from another point of view, Avalon is not more suitable to be a monarch than her." of people.”

Isabel pursed her lips, and her eyes were a little red.

She moved the files from left to right, and from right to left.She looked very busy, but she didn't know what she was doing.Because her mind was a little confused...so confused that she couldn't think properly.

Aiwass also sighed.

If nothing else, she should be the only person who fully knows the background of Aiwass and Aleister.But obviously, even Ligeia and Yanis, who are closest to him, don't know these things.

Aiwass originally thought that Her Majesty the Queen took him to chat in the end because she wanted to entrust him with something.

For example, about Avalon and Isabel.

Or maybe it's about the Round Table, about Lloyd's.

That ordinary sweater deeply touched Aiwass's heart.

This was also the first time Aiwass had the clear idea of ​​"wanting to continue Avalon."

Before that, Aiwass tried to eliminate the hidden dangers of Avalon simply because this was the country where he and his friends lived.He has no feelings for Avalon itself, let alone any obsession.

Because Aiwass has lived here since he was a child, he has adapted to life here.

Because the assets of the Moriarty family are here, and because he doesn't want to adapt to a new environment.

Because Sherlock is loyal to the queen, because Isabel is the future queen, and because his friends can't live without Avalon——

If not, Aiwass might choose to destroy Avalon and rebuild it again.Maybe that would be cleaner.

Her Majesty has received information from the Crown Lord.Her understanding of Aiwass may be deeper than Aiwass's understanding of himself.Even if she didn't know Aiwass's future goals, she definitely knew about his talents and talents that the Pillar God was paying attention to.

If she made a request, Aiwass would listen carefully.

but.

——Queen Sofia still didn’t say anything until she finally fell asleep.

Aiwass clenched his fists subconsciously.

He opened his mouth slightly, but ultimately said nothing.

(End of this chapter)