Three Philosophical Questions for Travelers

The boss said: "Aren't you ignorant of the rules? Of course you have to pay for information. If you are taking out an antler, I will let you go."

I exchanged an antler for a glass of bad wine. He has earned a lot, but he is still greedy. It turns out that the world has changed.Kan Zhuien thought to himself, the men in the north used to be bold and enthusiastic, so they wouldn't make things difficult for others.

Campbell said to him, "I have no money, and no second antler."

"You can't do it without money!" The boss sneered, the bartender dozing off at the front door blocked the door, and two strong men walked out of the back hall.The guests in the tavern were all quiet, and they all looked this way.Some sighed, some laughed, but no one was willing to seek justice.

The boss looked Can Zhuen up and down, and said, "Do you have other things that can be mortgaged?"

"I do not have anymore."

"You have," the boss pushed his chin at his waist, "what's on your waist? Is it a knife? Is it a sword?"

It's a sword and a dragon, Kanzuien thought.

"You can't afford that."

The boss smiled and said, "Take it out and have a look. If it's a good item, I might give you back some money. I'm an honest businessman, and I won't let you suffer."

Kan Zhuien thought to himself: I can't show him this sword.In the extreme north, there is no one who does not know the Reversing Scale Sword and the Sighing Sword.The patterns of these two swords were printed on the city walls, engraved on ritual vessels, and even made into jewelry and hung around women's necks.It is believed that these two divine swords can ward off evil spirits.

I'd better break out, break through the door, and I'll run right away.There's no way these people can catch up to me, and I'll be able to get away from them soon enough.

However, at this moment, Ni Linjian moved by itself.

Although Kanzhuen can order Olivia in Ni Linjian, but when he doesn't give orders, the rebellious dragon girl is free.She manipulated the sword to fly out of Can Zhuin's robe, and "cracked" it fell on the table, which meant: Look!Come and see me!

The boss was stunned. He looked at the sword and murmured, "This... this seems to be..." He seemed undecided.

At this time, many drinkers also gathered around, Kan Zhuien quickly retracted the Nilin sword, but an old man saw it.The old man suddenly shouted: "This is Nilin! Wanderer, lift up your hat and let me see who you are!"

"Well," Cantrane sighed, "I don't want to get in trouble."

Now that the matter has come to this point, Kan Zhuina no longer conceals his identity.He lifted the hood of his long robe and took out the sword named "Ni Lin".He said to everyone: "As you can see, this sword is called Nilin, and I am Candine Lastor."

The boss screamed in fright and lay down under the counter; the bartenders retreated to the wall one after another.The drinkers put down the cutlery and wine glasses and exclaimed.

But the old man knelt in front of Can Zhuen and said, "Our hero! You are back at last!"

Kan Zhuien helped the old man up and said to him, "I'm back, and I'm here to see my brother."

"Then please let us lead the way for you, Dragon Slaying Knight! We are all your believers."

The class of knights has formed a religion in the Far North.And Can Zhuen is not only a hero, he also has a halo of divinity.Every time it comes to the Eternal Night Festival and the Midsummer Festival, people will worship ancestors of various surnames and gods from all walks of life, and Kan Zhuien is also one of the people who are enshrined.

Campbell said to him, "Then show me the way, my friend."

The old man pulled his arm excitedly and walked out, and the other drinkers also left the table one after another, following Can Zhuien out.The owner shouted excitedly from the tavern behind him: "Kan Zhuien is back! The Dragon Slaying Knight is back! The tavern is free today, and you can drink as much as you want!"

He walked on the street with dozens of people, and the people followed him, shouting loudly: "Kan Zhuen is back! The Dragon Slaying Knight is back!" People cheered, jumped, threw up their hats, and rushed Tell everyone this news.More and more people followed in this team, and then the news spread to the streets, to taverns, hotels, gambling houses and brothels.

Campbell is back!Dragon Slaying Knight is back!The news, like the wind, rushes into every open window; the news, like springtime, wakes up every sleeping person on the street; the news, like salt and honey, rushes into the bowels of the poor.

"Camptrion is back! The Knights of Dragonslayer are back!" shouted the people and poured into the streets, men and women, children and old men, anyone who could walk joined the ranks.

When Kan Zhuien was there, the extreme north was extremely prosperous.At that time, the country was rich and the people were strong, everyone had land, and every household had surplus food; his knights had a spirit that was more noble than the sun, and people believed that there would be no crime or corruption in the extreme north with Candine and his knights. , There is no evil.Even the hundred-year-old dragon was slashed by Kan Zhuen's sword.

But since Kan Zhuien was imprisoned in Tongtian Tower, everything changed.Aristocrats began to extort money, officials were corrupt, everyone became petty, businessmen were busy, and shops were stingy. They tried their best to earn a little more gold.The noble warriors who used to lose their goals, either went far away, or were lost in the debauchery; the bold men who used to be poor, either did humble labor, or could only freeze to death in the cold wind.

The extreme north is not the extreme north, and Eternal Night City is not Eternal Night City. People miss the time when Kan Zhuin was still there.I miss all the glory brought by Dragon Slaying Knight.

Now, their heroes are back!

In this way, Kan Zhuen led a parade of thousands of people to the front of the castle.

The duke had been alarmed long ago—his younger brother Anduin Lastor stood on the city wall and said, "Kan Zhuen, my brother! I welcome you." However, from his tone, Can Zhan Chasing En doesn't feel welcome at all.

That's why Camtram didn't want to reveal his identity.If he reveals his identity, it will definitely cause a sensation, and he will lose the opportunity to negotiate calmly with his brother.Holding the hilt of his sword, he said to the dragon, "This is your fault, Olivia!"

Olivia came out, only he could see the familiar's soul, and said to him: "I just came out to show him me, can't I?"

"You can't move without my order."

"But he is too deceitful!" Olivia yelled, "Why does a lowly cook ride on my master's head to do his best? The Dragon Clan does not allow this kind of thing. Master, you can bear it, but I can't bear it either." !"

"Shut up!" Kan Zhuen reprimanded her, "Go back to the sword, or I'll stick you in the latrine."

Olivia made a "cut" sound and flew back into the scabbard.

At this time, Cantrane looked at the Duke above and said, "My brother, I'm here to congratulate you on becoming the new Duke."

"Thank you for your congratulations, brother." Anduin said indifferently.

Cantrane said, "Brother, let me go into the castle, I have something to say to you."

Anduin said: "I still don't know why you are here, brother, please speak here if you have something to say."

Anduin's attitude aroused public anger, and the new duke was unstable. Many people shouted, and some threw stones at him.However, Anduin looked calm, without any panic or anger.

Cantrane said: "I will go in by myself and will not bring other people."

"Camtrane Lastor, I would rather let a dragon enter the castle than let you in easily. Unless you first explain your purpose and swear to your faith."

Cantrun nodded, raised his right hand, and said, "Okay, brother! I swear to this land, I will not harm you, I will not take away your title, and everything I do will be in line with chivalry, It is in line with the precepts of the family."

The Duke on the city wall pondered for a while, and he asked, "Kan Zhuen, 20 years have passed, can I still trust you?"

Cameron looked at him and said, "If you don't trust me, then I will leave Night City and find other paths." This is a warning, and Anduin must have understood it.

Anduin straightened his face and said, "Another way? What are you going to do?"

"That's none of your business."

Anduin sighed and said, "Okay, you let the people disperse, and I'll let you into the castle."

"it is good."

Camtram said to the people, "My friends, now I'm going to catch up with my brother. I thank you for remembering me! Now, go back to your places."

Someone yelled at him: "Kan Zhuen! Can you feed me?" Then someone yelled: "You want to avenge the extreme north!" confusion.Cantrane drew his sword and said in a loud voice, "Write down your thoughts and send them to the castle one by one. I will send my knights to do it..."

Damn it, he thought, I said the wrong thing.

As soon as he looked up, he saw his younger brother's eyes full of hostility.

Now Eternal Night City is not up to him, he has no knight order, and he has no power to deal with public opinion, all these should be decided by the Duke.

But Campbell couldn't ignore these poor people.

As soon as he said that, the people dispersed contentedly.Afterwards, the city gate opened a gap to let Kan Zhuin in.After entering the castle, a group of polar warriors in armor and swords surrounded him and took him to the castle hall.

The duke was there waiting for him.

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Anduin sat in the duke's chair, with his order and castle ministers lined up on either side of him.

Not seen for 20 years, that little boy has turned into a bearded adult.Cantrane was seven years older than him, and had taken him hunting and playing, and taught him how to ride a horse and use a sword.Anduin admired him, worshiped him, and regarded him as an idol.

Today's Anduin has a strong chest, broad shoulders and strong thighs.He must have ridden a lot and practiced a lot.Anduin said to him, "Please sit down, brother."

Between the two teams of ministers and warriors, in the very center of the hall, stood a solitary chair.The chair was not high, a step lower than the throne, and Camtram would look like a prisoner sitting on it.

Even in the far north where there is "no etiquette", people will not treat guests like this.The correct way should be to go to a restaurant, set up a long table, serve hot food and cold beer, and then ask a few artists who can play the organ and drum to play music.Only in this way can the host and guest have a good time, and everyone can talk about things.

Can Zhuien said to him: "Brother, you are watching out for me."

Campion didn't like to beat around the bush, and he didn't like favors, rules, and etiquette.He thinks it's all humans asking for trouble.However, his bluntness made Anduin feel ashamed, and Anduin looked at him and said, "Yes, I was just on guard against you."

Can Zhuen asked him: "We have common parents, we are brothers, I will not hurt my brother, why should you be wary of me?"

"It was like this 20 years ago," he said.

"It's the same now," Campbell said.

The Duke's throat was wriggling, and his right hand was tightly grasping the armrest of the throne. "Cantrane, don't you know what crime you have committed?" he asked Cantrane.

Kan Zhuien said: "The old king accused me of treason, but I never did such a thing."

"I don't mean this!" he roared, "I mean, you have been hiding in the Babel Tower for the past 20 years. Do you think that what you did is right?"

Kan Zhuien didn't understand, and said, "What is my crime?"

"You should go to the ice cellar and reflect on yourself!" said the Duke.

Campbell still didn't understand. He said, "Well, take me to the ice cellar. If the cold makes me reflect on my sins, that's a good thing."

The Duke's expression became very distorted, "Okay, then go to the ice cellar."

Nobles who made mistakes in the extreme north would go to the ice cellar to reflect.Because here unless it is a felony, the nobles will not go to prison.And when a father wants to educate his son, and an elder brother punishes his younger brother, they will say: "Go to the ice cellar for an hour, and you will know your fault!"

Once, Camtrane also locked Anduin in the ice cellar, because he lied, he used other people's prey as his own prey, and falsely claimed honor.

Now, he will suffer the same punishment.

He walked into the underground of the castle under the leadership of the ritual knights, walked down the spiral staircase, and finally entered the dark and cold ice cellar prison.

The ritual knight said to him: "Go in, and when you realize your mistake, ring the bell, and we will let you out."

Ceremonial knights will basically never go to battle without going to battle. Their mission is to correct mistakes and guard the rules for knights and nobles.All ceremonies, sacrifices, and moral judgments are under their control.But they don't care about legal matters, and legal matters are done by the trial knights.

At the beginning, it was Candine who divided the knight class into seven categories: paladins, guard knights, iron guard knights, ritual knights, trial knights, heritage knights, and black knights.

Paladins specialize in dealing with ferocious demons and other evil spirits. These people are the highest combat strength of the knight order. They are proficient in martial arts and some magic. They are equivalent to demon hunters in the knight class.But there are not many real paladins. There used to be an army of 3 paladins in the little king, but in fact there were less than 3000 real paladins there.The rest are full-fledged iron guard knights.There should be 1 real paladins in the Far North - I hope so.

The Knights of the Imperial Guard are actually the most numerous of the classes. They are the royal guards and the main force of the expedition.The general knights start from this, and they may be upgraded to iron guard knights in the future.

Iron guard knights only serve the king, bishop, and grand knight commander. These people are heroes in the knight class, with high strength, high status, and great power.Knights dream of becoming the Royal Guard.

Ceremonial knights guard the etiquette and rules, as I have said before.

The trial knights strictly enforce the law, and there are judges, defenders and policemen who hunt fugitives among the trial knights.These knights know the law well, are just and unselfish.Moreover, they also have criminal investigation skills, and it is they who maintain the law and order of the city.

Legacy knights are responsible for researching lore and educating new knights.These people basically don't hold swords, and rarely ride horses. Martial arts training is not compulsory, it just depends on personal preference.They are more like scholars than knights, and they also attend classes, teach, and learn.The only difference between them and scholars is that they have the spirit of chivalry, abide by the iron law of knights, and take the salary of the knight order.

The Last Black Knight is the most mysterious and terrifying.These people hide in every corner of the city on weekdays, incarnate as beggars, workers and vendors.They are in charge of intelligence management, assassinations, executions of traitors, and other unknown tasks.The martial arts of the black knight is comparable to that of the paladin, and it is also the one with the smallest number.

Before this classification, knights were knights and servants of nobles, but Candine raised the status of these people and made them a half-noble and half-official existence, making them a special class.

Therefore, the knights are grateful to Can Zhuen, respect him as a hero, and even believe in him as the incarnation of a god.However, these two knights are new faces, and their clothes, patterns, and badges are also new.Campbell didn't know to whom their allegiance was.But Campion had seen their gold belts and silver pendants, smelled their alcohol, and heard their wanton conversations--talks about women and gambling.

Apparently they're broken, they're addicted to rotten stuff.

Ceremonial knights were originally the most discipline-abiding people. If they all broke the discipline, it would mean that the entire knight order had been corrupted.

The door of the ice cellar is very short, and you have to bend over to get in.Can Zhuien bowed his body to go in, and then the iron gate was closed.

The ice cellar is full of huge ice cubes, which were mined and buried here in winter. The low temperature in the extreme north makes this place never melt.There is only one dim small lamp to provide light, and it is basically dark.

After the two ceremonial knights left, Ni Lin shook angrily.Can Zhuien pulled her out and asked, "Olivia, what's the matter?"

Olivia turned into a girlish form and said, "You guys are so good-tempered? Are you being bullied like that?"

"That's my brother," he said.

"What about your brother? I can eat him in one bite."

"You're talking nonsense and I'll stick you in..." He looked around, nothing but ice.

"There's no place to insert this." The corner of her mouth twitched.

"Okay, Olivia, you've won this time." Kan Zhuien sat cross-legged on the ground.The stone bricks are cold, and the body of dragon blood is not afraid of the cold, but he doesn't like this feeling either.

Olivia said: "I win? Can Zhuien, I am a dragon, and dragons will not suffer such humiliation! I want you to kill them all."

Can Zhuien had no choice but to appease the angry little dragon, saying: "Olivia, this is not a humiliation, I chose to come here to reflect on my sins."

Olivia asked him, "What can you reflect on?"

"It's because I can't think of a crime that I come to reflect."

"You are mentally retarded." Olivia said disdainfully.

"Even if I'm retarded, I'm still your master."

The girl dragon gave a "cut" sound and got back into her scabbard.

Kan Zhuien sat on the ground and thought to himself: My younger brother said I was guilty, so what crime am I guilty of?I really don't understand.

Whenever you encounter something, you should first reflect on your own mistakes, and then criticize the mistakes of others. This is one of the many noble spirits that Cantrun possesses.

He just reflected here for three days and three nights. He thought a lot. He realized that some of his actions had caused harm to the extreme north, but he didn't think he had made a mistake.