Why it never ends

Chapter 238

"So the battle to defend the city started, the kingdom's city walls were impregnable, and the enemy couldn't attack for a long time, so they began to build camps outside the city, pretending to besiege the city.

"It was winter, and in an atmosphere of panic, the queen told the subjects that the enemy army would withdraw before the beginning of spring, and as long as they survived this winter, the war would end.

"Everyone was puzzled and asked the queen why, but no matter how much they asked, the queen refused to speak. She just asked everyone to trust her as before and give it a go.

"So the people began to count the food stockpiles, prepare horses and soldiers, and the queen took the old people and children in the city who were unable to participate in the war to live in the palace. In order to save food, everyone ate one meal a day.

"However, it is easy to endure hunger, not fear, and in great terror the people fall ill one after the other, and the queen is distraught.

"At this moment, a crooked old woman suddenly walked up to the queen. She bowed to the queen and said, 'Your Highness, I have a way to calm despair.'

"The queen was overjoyed: 'Please tell me quickly!'

"The old woman calmly said, 'Then please tell me first why you are sure that the enemy will retreat at the beginning of spring?'

"The queen leaned over and whispered something in the old woman's ear. The old woman laughed loudly. The queen looked at her and said, 'I have already told you the answer, so please abide by your promise!'

"The old woman didn't refuse anymore, she walked towards the crowd with a candle in her hand, and said to the crowd, 'I am ordered by the queen to play a guessing game with you, I will give a riddle, you come to guess the answer, and the others Feel free to ask me questions for further leads, and I'll just answer yes, no or nothing to do with it.'

"In the beginning, only a small number of people joined the game, but the riddles given by the old woman were so bizarre, and every time the mystery was revealed, everything was so intriguing... Gradually, everyone Fascinated by stories of old wives.

"When the queen returned to the palace after her day's city defense patrol, she was amazed by the sight in front of her. This fascinating game greatly relieved people's pain, and sometimes even forgot about hunger and fear.

"Days passed by, and there seemed to be endless puzzles in the old woman's heart. When the spring willows spit out the first sprouts, the besieging army really quickly retreated. People cheered and jumped in the city, and the old people and children quickly They left the palace and returned to their respective homes.

"There was an austere celebration in the kingdom, as the courtiers finally asked the queen the question they had been curious about for so long: 'How can you be sure that the armies outside the city will retreat at the beginning of spring?'

"The queen replied at this time: 'I am sure that the nobles will not let the peasants under their rule miss the spring plowing, and once the infantry leaves, the remaining cavalry will not be afraid.'

"Everyone worships.

"At the ceremony, the queen once again honored the old woman as a guest of honor, and people begged the old woman to solve another riddle.

"The old woman said: There is something that cannot be seen or smelled, but it has great power; it is as light as fog, as light as wind, but it is better than countless gold and iron horses; at night, it condenses in the silent throats of all people , after dawn, it haunts everyone's eyes - what is it?"

"The queen quickly figured out the mystery, she smiled and said: It's faith, benefactor, it's the 'faith of victory'.

"The old woman laughed and said, 'Yes, that's right.' Then, the old man turned into a gust of wind in front of everyone and disappeared from the banquet—of course, it is difficult to tell the truth from the falsehood at this point in the story, but From then on, the residents around Tan Yi began to celebrate the 'Queen's Day', or 'Victory Day'.

"To this day, many people have forgotten the reason for this festival, but the custom of guessing riddles has been preserved. Every winter, people will celebrate from the last Friday in November. Everyone drinks wine and guesses riddles for seven consecutive days. .

"This is the origin of Queen's Day. Starting tonight, we will also start a 'puzzle game' in Viscount Tanglar's manor. At that time, some old and new friends will join us. I hope everyone here can actively participate ~"

The people in the seats began to applaud enthusiastically, and Sophie quickly ran back to Alvira's side. Everyone stood up and walked towards the long dining table not far away——During the time Sophie was telling the story, in the manor The servants have put the dishes and lunch on the table in turn.

Hesta looked at Calvin: "...What does she mean by old and new friends?"

Calvin thought for a while, "Friends of the viscount and the duke... Oh, I remember that Ende collected the specific list and photos, and put them on the coffee table in the hall."

Hesta thanked softly, got up and walked in the opposite direction of the crowd.

In the distance, Sophie has been paying attention to Hesta's movement, and seeing her heading towards the mansion, she immediately chases after her.

"Eureka!"

Hesta turned his head and slowed down a little.

"Aren't you going to eat?"

"Not hungry yet." She said softly, "I'm going to check the guest list for tonight."

"Okay," Sophie said with a smile, she faced Hesta and stepped back, "I'll go with you, I can introduce you to those people on the list, most of them are my uncle and uncle friend."

"...Okay, but why do you keep turning around me?" Hesta looked at her, "...Are you always turning around me?"

Sophie was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed out loud, "Yes, because... because I think you... Well, it's completely different from what Sean said."

"Sean?" Hesta narrowed his eyes, "Are you familiar with him?"

"Yeah!" Sophie nodded, "Although we haven't met each other for a long time, we are already very good friends. I always thought that the boys in the mercury needle were all fierce and scary big guys like Calvin... I didn't expect there to be someone like him Such a sensitive and kind boy."

Hesta stopped abruptly, and for the first time took a serious look at Sophie's face to see if the girl was speaking ironically.

Sophie's eyes were very sincere: "I know why you look at me with such an expression, isn't there a misunderstanding between you and Sean? He said you are a cold and heartless person, but when I slipped and fell on the stairs yesterday your The first reaction was to come to save people, and then I thought you shouldn't be the kind—"

"Ms. Sophie." Hesta interrupted Sophie's words, "What kind of person I am is not important to you at all. Just a little effort yesterday can't explain anything."

"but--"

"For your personal safety, let me also remind you," Hesta looked down at the little girl in front of him, "Shawn has two faces, and if you have seen the other, you won't believe the one you see now." That's all... that's all."

(End of this chapter)