Journey to the Mysterious Sea

The sun poured unreservedly on the vast plain, like a layer of golden gauze, gently covering the land. Every inch of land was bathed in this warm light, as if it was endowed with vitality and shining with brilliant golden light. The plain was vast and magnificent, and it seemed boundless at a glance. The golden light spread across the plain, forming a colorful picture.

In the center of this plain stands a mysterious city-state, the Narnia city-state. This city-state is like a shining pearl, exuding a strong medieval style. The unique Baroque-style buildings are scattered in every corner of the city-state. The towering spires, gorgeous reliefs, and exquisite decorations all show the splendor and luxury of that era. These buildings are like ancient poems, quietly telling the vicissitudes and legends of the years, making people seem to travel through time and space and return to that era full of mystery and romance.

Wang Xunhai, who is in his 40s, walks slowly and steadily in this city-state that is like a time tunnel. His figure appears particularly firm under the sunlight, and every step carries a deep power. His eyes reveal a deep thought, which is a kind of precipitation after years of baptism, as if he is looking for something, or recalling every bit of the past. The sunlight casts mottled light and shadow on his face, making his weathered face look more resolute. The traces of time have left a deep mark on his face, but this has not weakened his charm, but has added a sense of maturity and stability.

Wang Xunhai walked forward step by step, his steps were firm and powerful, as if he had a clear goal. His eyes sometimes fell on the surrounding buildings, and sometimes scanned the road ahead, as if he was looking for something important. Finally, he came to a tavern. The appearance of this tavern was a little old, the color of the walls had faded a little, and the wooden doors and windows looked a little mottled. However, it was this sense of oldness that revealed a different charm, which made people feel the precipitation of years and the weight of history.

Wang Xunhai raised his hand and knocked on the door gently. The knock echoed in the quiet street, but there was only silence in response. He hesitated for a moment, then pushed the door open and walked in. The atmosphere in the tavern was slightly dim, and a few oil lamps emitted a faint light, making the whole space filled with a hazy atmosphere. The air was filled with a faint aroma of wine and old wood. This unique smell made people feel as if they were in an ancient world.

Wang Xunhai's eyes were quickly attracted by the woman behind the bar. The woman was plump and had a perfect figure, thin where it should be thin, fat where it should be fat, like a fine work of art. Her skin was as white as mutton-fat jade, exuding a soft luster. Her face was dignified and beautiful, with delicate and three-dimensional features. Her eyes revealed a kind of gentleness and virtue, which made people feel close to her. Her hair fell on her shoulders like a waterfall, and the slightly curly hair added a romantic atmosphere.

At this moment, the woman raised her head and glanced at Wang Xunhai. At this moment, Wang Xunhai's heart surged with an indescribable feeling, as if he was struck by lightning, and his whole body trembled. His eyes were full of astonishment and shock, and the feeling of being in another world surged into his heart again. His heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and his breathing became rapid. He seemed to see a familiar figure, a person who had been buried deep in his memory for a long time.

Indeed, for Wang Xunhai, this is a reunion that seems like a lifetime ago, or more precisely, a tragedy that has already been doomed. Because in the near future, this woman in front of him, his best friend Alice, will die in front of him, and he is powerless to change it. This cruel reality is like a heavy stone, pressing on his heart, making him feel extremely painful and helpless.

Wang Xunhai tried to calm his inner turmoil. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He walked slowly forward, each step seemed so heavy. Finally, he came to the bar and said in a low voice: "Give me a beer." There was a hint of fatigue and sadness in his voice, as if this simple sentence had exhausted all his strength.

Alice nodded slightly without saying much. There was a hint of doubt and curiosity in her eyes, as if she was guessing the origin and purpose of this strange man. She skillfully took out the cup of beer and turned to the barrel. The device on the barrel was like an ancient faucet. She twisted it gently, and the golden beer flowed out of the barrel like a spring and slowly poured into the cup. The foam of the beer rolled in the cup, exuding a rich aroma. After a while, the cup was filled to the brim.

Wang Xunhai took the beer, sat on the bar, and quietly looked at Alice who was wiping the dishes. His eyes were full of complex emotions, sadness, helplessness, and a hint of attachment. He stared at Alice closely, as if he wanted to deeply imprint her every move and every expression in his mind. He knew that this might be the last time he could see her so closely, and he wanted to cherish this last moment.

Alice felt a little uncomfortable when he looked at her. She stopped what she was doing, raised her head, and said with some dissatisfaction, "You are very rude, sir." There was a hint of anger in her voice, but there was no real anger in her eyes. She just felt that the gaze of this strange man was too hot, which made her feel a little overwhelmed.

Wang Xunhai smiled and said, "I've never seen such a pretty bartender, so I took a closer look." There was a hint of teasing in his voice, but his eyes revealed a kind of sincerity. He knew that his words might make Alice feel that he was a little frivolous, but he didn't care. He just wanted to use this way to express his praise and appreciation for Alice.

Alice blushed when she heard this and said, "You speak very nicely." There was a hint of shyness in her voice, but a hint of joy in her eyes. She hadn't heard such praise for a long time, and the words of this strange man made her feel happy.

Wang Xunhai nodded gently, raised the beer glass in his hand, and drank it all. The bitterness and sweetness of the beer intertwined in his mouth, making him feel a different taste. He put down the glass and sighed softly, as if the sorrow in his heart was also swallowed down with the beer.

After finishing his beer, Wang Xunhai suddenly said, "Why don't we go out and sit for a while after get off work?" There was a hint of expectation in his voice, but a hint of uneasiness in his eyes. He didn't know how Alice would answer him, he just knew that he wanted to spend as much time with her as possible.

Alice frowned, her eyes revealing a hint of doubt and vigilance, and said, "We haven't known each other for long, and we are strangers to each other. I don't think there is any need to go out." There was a hint of rejection in her voice, but there was a hint of hesitation in her eyes. It's not that she didn't want to go out with Wang Xunhai, but she didn't know this strange man well enough, she didn't know what his purpose was, and she didn't want to take risks easily.

Wang Xunhai seemed to have expected her answer. He smiled, took out three gold coins from his pocket, slapped them on the bar in front of him, and said, "No need to change. The rest is a tip for you." There was a hint of firmness in his voice and a confidence in his eyes. He knew that in this city-state, three gold coins was not a small amount, and he believed that this amount of money was enough to impress Alice.

Alice looked at the three gold coins on the bar, with a hint of surprise in her eyes. In this city-state, most people live a hard life, and three gold coins are a lot of wealth for them. She raised her head and looked at the man in front of her again. Wang Xunhai's eyes revealed a kind of firmness and sincerity, which made her feel a little shaken. She began to doubt her judgment. Maybe this man was not a bad person. Maybe he really just wanted to find someone to chat with.