Atlas Battle Song

Chapter 34

In the fall, Little Trand had the opportunity to go back once.

The earl is going to hold a dinner, and he has invited the allies and vassals of the Gorgon family.Sir Carl Dude also went, and specially brought Little Trand with him.

As soon as the two teenagers met, they ran wildly and played again.Together they went crabbing, picked wildflowers, and played hide and seek with Ishtar.Both Trand and Egg had grown taller and dressed more like grown-ups.But nothing has changed, as long as they are together, the two are still like children.

"By January, Master Yi Ge will be 1 years old. He will be able to join the Knights of the Imperial Capital soon!"

"Well, soon."

"I really hope you come to the imperial capital right now, I hope our knights can be closer... By the way, there are really many theaters in the imperial capital. Besides the puppet show, there are also some interesting funny performances. Wait for Master Egg to come. let's go together!"

The more Trander talked, the more excited he became, and he couldn't help but start planning the specific itinerary for the date.

Yi Ge also smiled: "Okay, I used to go to the imperial capital with the adults, not very free. When the two of us want to go, we can go there, no one cares."

"Correct!"

"Just the two of us."

"Ah."

The two boys imagined that when they grow up and leave home, they might be able to live a free life.

After briefly staying in the Gorgon family's territory for a few days, Trand had to return to the imperial capital.Egg said he'd come and see him off, and he'd give him a present.

But things became a little strange. On the day of parting, Master Egg did not show up.

"Hey kid, it's time to go!"

Sir Calduard urged on horseback.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please wait for me a little longer, just wait a while! I'll go and have a last word with Master Egg!" Trander nodded embarrassedly, and ran away without waiting for Jazz to answer.

For some reason, the atmosphere in Gorgon's house suddenly became very strange.Everyone is in a hurry and evasive.Little Trand wanted to meet Egg one last time,

He walked through the garden, from the rose garden on the east side to under the balcony of Egg's bedroom.

"Master Egg, Master Egg—"

Trand called.

No one responded, and the curtains were closed. Could it be that the young master hasn't woken up yet?It shouldn't be.

"I..."

"Please go back, the young master has something important to do, so it's inconvenient to see you."

A stern voice stopped Trand.He looked back and found that it was Lorraine, the old housekeeper.The old man was gray-haired and had a serious expression, as if a huge stone statue blocked the boy's way.

"So...can you just for a while? Mr. Lorraine, I just want to say something to Master Egg and tell him to take care of himself."

"I'm very sorry." The old housekeeper made a gesture of seeing off the guest: "Madam is ill again, and the young master is busy taking care of his wife. Please understand. I will pass on your kindness to the young master."

Trand was a little surprised.Because Yi Ge said a few days ago that his mother's health was much better, and he also said that he would watch a puppet show with his mother on her birthday.

"The Countess is not in good health again... Then I will leave, please convey my greetings to Madam. And Master Egg... Please tell him: He will definitely achieve brilliant results in the Knights Order of the Imperial Capital, I sincerely look forward to the future of the young master."

"Thank you, please come back."

The old butler responded indifferently, almost watching the boy walk out of the courtyard.

"Have you spoken to your young master?" asked Sir Caldude.

Trander was a little lost, but he still showed a smile: "Well, I have said goodbye. The young master said that he will come to the imperial capital soon."

"Oh, that's great! I'm sure he'll be in the spotlight. Many people remember Master Egg winning the tournament when he was a kid."

The knight laughed heartily.

"Yes, we will meet again soon..."

Trand looked back at the castle banner, the crest of the three serpents fluttering in the wind.The blue sky in autumn is high and vast, and the clouds are also dyed with the pale gold of the setting sun.

He took one last look, called Egg's name silently in his heart, and then rode away.

****

After returning to the imperial capital, the mountain of work kept the boy busy again.The knight commander tried his best to train him, and let Trand handle the work of the commander.Chores and heavy military training often make the teenager exhausted, working day and night.

In his spare time, little Trander will also carefully plan for the future.He has already saved a lot of money, so he should be able to consider doing some investment business, but it also depends on the situation, after Yi Ge comes to the imperial capital.

He was happy just thinking of Master Egg.

Like a bird that just learned how to build a nest, Trand devoted himself to the preparations for the future life of the two of them.When I see any cute things in the market, I can't help but buy them first, thinking that I can use them here for the young master in the future.

One day, the head of the knight group arranged a task for the boy: "Trand, help me write a letter to Earl Gorgon."

Upon hearing this, Trander was secretly happy, which meant that he could bribe the courier to take his letters to Master Egg by the way.

"Okay sir, what's the content of the letter?"

"Express condolences."

Trander froze for a moment, unable to comprehend the meaning for a while.He asked in a daze, "What expresses condolences?"

"Hey, I just found out now that the countess had passed away a few months ago." The knight commander said.

Madame passed away?

A few months ago...?Wasn't that the time he went back to Egg's house?

Trander couldn't believe it, and the scene of talking and laughing with the countess in the moonlight courtyard suddenly appeared in his mind.how could be?There were buzzing sounds in his ears, he first thought that the misty beauty had disappeared and was no longer there.

Then, a sentence appeared in his mind:

Egg's mother died.

Only then did the boy suddenly realize the terrible nature of the matter.

"It was that day!" Trande looked at the knight commander in panic, "It was the day Sir Caldude and I left, and she died."

"Stinky boy, don't use such a straightforward word as 'dead', you should write it in a gentle, subtle and sentimental way."

"Sir, I have a request, please agree! Please let me deliver the letter, let me go to Gorgon's house!"

Trander stood up abruptly, the letter paper in his hand was clenched into a ball.

****

From the imperial capital to the Earl of Gorgon, it would take four days on a fast horse. If the carriage stopped and stopped along the post station, it would take about seven days.

But Trand arrived in two days.

The young man jumped off his horse in a state of anxiety. The horse, which had not slept all night for several days, was too tired to move forward.

"I am back!"

Seeing the boy with bloodshot eyes, the maids who were whispering in the garden were startled.They were all dressed in dark mourning, with their hair tied back and short black veils.

"Little Trande?! Why did you come back from the imperial capital? Your work..."

"I'm a messenger!" Trander was not in the mood to chat, "Where is Master Egg? I want to see the young master, where is he?"

"Ah...young master..."

The maids suddenly showed embarrassment, bowed their heads and did not speak.

Trander had a bad premonition, and he couldn't control his tone: "What's the matter, young master?? Tell me!"

"Master he..."

"Say it quickly!!!" Trander suddenly regretted that he shouldn't be so fierce, and apologized again and again.

The girls' eyes were wet, and they took out their handkerchiefs to wipe away their tears.

"Since Madam passed away, the young master has been in poor spirits. Some time ago, the young master was very ill. He had a high fever that would not go away, and he fell asleep and couldn't wake up... Several times, the doctor said there was nothing to do..."

"!!!"

Trander only felt cold all over, as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

"Then now... now?!"

"The high fever subsided... but the young master still had a low-grade fever intermittently, and was lethargic for most of the day... After waking up... the whole person was also in a daze, completely silent..."

The youngest maid almost cried.

A strong, regretful feeling came over me like an angry sea punishing a foolish ship.Trander felt pain, and only one sentence echoed in his mind:

Why do I only know now?

"Where is the young master?" His voice was trembling.

"Not in the castle, but recuperating at Dradite's manor... The master said that the climate there is better, which is good for the young master's health..."

Trander knew that place, it was a town in the south of the earldom, close to the big lake and the vast forest.I heard from Ego that it was the earliest residence of the Gorgon family.

"Then... what about Miss Ishtar?" Trander continued to ask.

"Since something happened at home, the count has sent the lady to the imperial capital. She is temporarily staying at the home of the Duchess of Melissa... The duchess is a family friend of the Gorgon family. She likes Miss Ishtar very much and said she is very welcome to come. Temporary stay."

Even the little girl was sent away...

Countless thoughts flew through Trander's mind, but he stopped forcibly, and hurriedly took out a letter and handed it to the maid: "This is a letter from Sir Ido, the head of the Second Royal Knights, please forward it to the Earl .”

After saying that, the boy got on his horse again and rushed towards Dradite without looking back.