Tower of Karma
The people of the wasteland: till the day we meet again
A lot of people got a lot of prey today, including Tammy Ma, and Alfred has also hunted the big bugger as declared, so the feast went on. Everyone ate, sang and drank alcohol, which was a precious commodity, and hung up all the noise.
"Gahh, I can't drink anymore!
That's the last arc to say it and fall. All the warriors had already crumbled, including Tammy Ma. The children had already returned to each house to sleep, and all that remained was one of the heads of the settlement who was supposed to have been drinking with Alfred, who was not drinking, but pimping.
"You've grown a lot. When I came to this land, I was dying."
"Haha, right. Thanks to everyone for making it better."
"Isn't that all? I would have eaten more. My body is definitely getting bigger. Strengthen, learn moves, be strong..."
The length peeks into Alfred's eyes.
"Well, what do you make of it?
Years of accumulation swayed brilliantly in its eyes. I just got my eyes on each other, I don't need to feel pressure or anything else anywhere. Why is it that I get barometric pressure for some reason yet?
"It's, uh-"
I can't answer that question to Alfred right now. I don't have an answer.
"Hey, I didn't mean to question you. I just wanted to ask. Saying you don't have an answer is another answer. Much better than having the wrong purpose"
The light that seemed to foresee everything disappeared and all that remained was a gracious expression of favoritism.
"How did you see this land in your eyes? This earth is poor and just distressed to live on. What do you think we are rooting for? Stupid, funny?
"That's not true! Sure, it's land not for field work, and it's hard to live on. But there's warmth here. I secure my own food, and with that said, the warmth of reaching out to my people when it really wasn't working is in this settlement."
"Hmm, did you see that?"
"Yes, the city I lived in was supposed to be much more prosperous than here, but it was cold. Everyone looked up and looked up, not even at those who were smoking downstairs, but up. It spills a lot, but nobody cares about it. The bad news is the fallen one is bad, say so and cut it off laughing. How much money you made, how much you made, that's all. It's not plush."
"Because people's desires have no boundaries. In a way, just living to the fullest may be excellent as a shackle of desire. Nevertheless, we don't know everything about our servants. I told you when it really didn't work and when it didn't work, there was never a time when it didn't work. When it really didn't work out, even the neighbors ate it."
Also, that light dwells in the long eye. Strong, like talking.
"Days go on without rain and without prey. Hungry, thirsty, you have to eat to live. If it is to survive, man falls easily into the beast. Five years ago, there was a war between our settlement and the neighbouring settlement. Many warriors died and so did Tammy's father. I hurt you to feed your distant neighbors. There are no settlements in that place right now. Next up, next door, next door, close friends, family, that's people again."
Alfred couldn't say anything anymore. He knows these eyes. I was under barometric pressure because I knew. This eye is the eye of the ruler, when the Father was king, not father.
"It's also people who get along like this now. People who eat their neighbors. Don't forget. Wherever you go, people are the same in nature. Different details, same creature. No one is just beautiful, no one is just dirty. The difference is the environment, that's all."
"Why would you do that to me?"
"Your treats came, and I took care of them, and I took care of them. We're already good neighbors. It's also the nature of people to want to give you a souvenir story."
Alfred lowered his head quietly. I don't think Alfred is going to find this advice useful today. Because - this is advice for the king.
It's not people, it's the environment that the king should change. That changes people again. That's what the chief says people are like.
"Thank you"
"Is it time to go to bed? Is it early tomorrow? Sleep well. This is a place where time has stopped, one of the end points of those who have been left behind. If you're tired, you can come back. As long as we are human, we welcome our good neighbor Alfred."
"... thank you, thank you!
I knew this place was sweet. So much so that the tenderness seemed to soak up and the tears seemed nil.
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A blue sky that pushes through. In the distance there is silver dust.
Today was an excellent day to travel.
"Will II says I'm good!
"I didn't say it! Let's at least take turns."
"Welcome! Young people walk. Old people don't walk. It is the reason of the world!
"Oh, no."
Across a brilliant furry white horse is the Arc of Garnias. He used to be one of Yingjie, who was deceived with the Knight King, but now he is just an old man who argues without riding a horse. The boy who couldn't ride the horse was Alfred von Arcadia. He was a prince but now lost the argument of not riding a horse, and had been delivered to a position like a squire.
"Ah, Mr. Tammy."
"Drop it off. I was going to come alone."
"Aroo! Don't want it. Hey."
"Which one? Oh."
"Bagala, I want more"
Children of the settlement push at Alfred's feet. The bow was a genius, the hunting was better, and the kid-friendly Alfred was admired by them. The beginning and end of being even a hero. In fact, although good hunters are not wrong in this land because they are respected.
"I'm sorry, but I gotta go"
said Alfred as he stroked the girl's head.
"Why?"
casual inquiry. But it captured Alfred's core. I couldn't even answer yesterday what I would make up. Even now, I can't answer.
"Why are you looking?"
A fitting floats in the girl's face. That's what I said, Alfred himself, so I can't help it.
"You guys, get away from him. I wouldn't call anything a lifetime goodbye."
Kids obey Tammy's words, even though she is stuck with them. The girl's small words of "late going" were unfortunately overheard and seemed to restrain her head and gobble with her fists, but Alfred dared to take them off her gaze. It is forbidden.
"Shiatsu is important."
Alfred bowed his head to Tammy, who said so and came back.
"Thank you. I'll be back."
"Oh, come back"
"Absolutely!
The two laugh bitterly at the voices of the children they hear from behind. And stare at each other - they both take the same stance at the same time. Loosely, he released his fist in the same motion from weakness.
Extraordinary shock sound. Arc is also pleased to see the power of the momentum that has taken the perfect steps.
"Warrior Alfred. You are our friend. I learned moves in the land, hunted, and stood on my feet. Then you are one of us. Come back anytime. I won't entertain you. Because you are not a guest. You bet, warrior."
"Thank you so much."
It was a delightful word above all for Alfred. Special treatment in a real sense, not a comparable special treatment. She recognized herself as a companion. He recognized me as a friend. I'm more than happy with that.
"One last thing, I remember. I've met him twice before. My father told me the first word without sparing me. The words they all said in common, they already did, but the rhetoric they all said differently, they wouldn't have told them yet, would they? Let me take this as my traveling souvenir."
Tammy puts her thoughts in the past.
A long time ago, my father taught me how to be a lovely girl.
"One, motivation is technology"
My next encounter was with a brilliant adult man who was a girl who couldn't make a move and was unfaithful, vibrant, harsh, and ambitious. Without that, the girl wouldn't have thought to fix the thrust. The lower heart of that time creates the Tammy of today.
"One, the force is an explosion"
At the end of the day, as she managed to gain momentum and began to show in the application, the girl was already a tough age. Now I'm heartbeat about another kind of handsome raid. It's a secret story that I got motivation so far.
"One, motivation is art"
Dear Trinity, now that I think about it, I guess they were all looking in a different direction. What did they see and feel in this land, beyond the desert beyond the East? I also feel like I'm doing well if I think I didn't come back.
"Look at me. You know the moves. Don't worry about it. The real three, they say, were an unparalleled use of force even by me right now. The first time I saw him, he was full of cod cracking rocks with his bare hands. That one's stuck. We don't know what comes out of it when we're human."
So funny. Tammy saw Alfred's expression and realized there was no need to worry. People like him are the ones who should travel the world. Greedy, absorb all things and someday use them to make something out of it. I guess he travels to prepare for that.
"Go on. Souvenir stories, I look forward to it"
"Yes! I'll be back with an interesting adventure tan!
The boy, who came worn out, rests his wings firmly, increases his body and travels again. I guess this is just the beginning of an adventure. I am well aware that I will not come back. He is a talent who lives only ahead of the edge. You can't stay here.
A boy who waves without giving in. I can't help but look forward to seeing how he grows.
"We're going back. I have to live today to see you again."
A dusty settlement. They live to the fullest, standing in front of the desert. Today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, you worry about living, but still look forward, stand on your feet, lend a hand to those who are about to fall, and live with all your might.
As long as they are people, their way of life remains the same.
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"Where are you headed next?
"I just want to say stay windy as I please... I don't have any money"
"Yes?"
"No money!
"... I see. So you have to make money."
"Um, I also need money to stay overnight in the civilized world. You can hunt in the mountains around here, but there are already people in the good hunting grounds. Anyway, I need money to do anything."
"I would think of something if I had a former hand. It was a merchant's end."
"I don't even have an ex!
"Why should I wash dishes in the diner first when I feel so confident…"
"Fool. Can a knight wash dishes?"
"... I'll do it."
"Well wait. It is not good for young people to try to move things forward suddenly. Because I have a good idea. I'll take care of it."
"Ha."
"We head to quite a few cities first. We're going south into Garias."
"Well, that's the only way, right, because of me?"
"If that's what you think, leave it to me. Don't make it worse."
"Okay. I believe in Master Ark!
That was a few days ago.
And now...
"A mysterious gladiator appeared in my arena! His name is Alexis the Golden Knight! Knock me down, please, my local star!
Yaya Yaya pouring cheer, curse, Alfred takes center stage in it while wearing a mask.
(... I wish dishwashing was calmer)
Alexis the undefeated gladiator in Arkas. Make an exotic debut at the end of Aquitania.