Blood of Mercury

"I'm Roland. Roland Nerola."

Roland narrowed his eyes and showed a gentle smile: "By the way, I'm a man."

"Eh? How could it be?!"

Lily seemed to be stunned by what Roland said, and she froze in place.

But even so, she still didn't let go of Roland's clenched hands.

"That's the truth... I'll find a seat first."

Just like a good-tempered mercenary passing by, Roland was not angry, just smiled and pulled his hand out of her warm little hand, and touched her head.

Then Roland reached out and tidied up his collar a little, then found an empty seat not far from the door and sat down.

"—Lily!"

The girl with the ponytail finally came over and glared at Lily: "Don't hurry up and report the dishes ordered by the guests!"

"Ugh... alright, alright, I'll go now..."

Lily stuck out her tongue, glanced at Roland curiously, and ran to the back kitchen.

Seeing that she finally left, the girl let out a small sigh of relief, and bowed slightly apologetically to Roland: "Sorry for the guest... She has this temper..."

"No, I actually like this kind of straightforward temper."

Roland paused and said sincerely.

In addition to those enemies who really violated Roland's taboos, in terms of character, what Roland hated most were those who were insatiable and gave up hope.

Although from the perspective of the opposite sex, Roland prefers strong and intellectual girls, but as a good friend, the friend Roland likes to make is a straightforward and simple person like Lily.

Maybe it's because of homosexuality. Roland deeply knew how annoying people like him were, but he wouldn't make him feel good about him because of it. A typical example of this is Farina, who was supposed to be the voter of the Eternal Sleeping Mentor.

Just like what Roland said after drugging Markan - he was already mentally prepared to trample on the beliefs and pride of others. According to ordinary people's standards, Roland was already an unforgivable sinner.

Selfish, cold and ruthless, interests come first. But at the same time there is a trace of cowardice and hesitation of young people.

Calling it an ordinary thug always felt wrong, but calling it a leader-level Roland was not enough.

Just like the mark the system gave Roland - Roland is just an "elite", not even a leader.

This made Roland act vigilantly all the time, leaving as many ways for himself as possible. Day-to-day decisions are not long-term.

Because that elite template has been reminding Roland: You are just a mortal, don't think too much.

Even if they are chosen by the gods, they may die if they are abandoned. Otherwise, Farina should be able to live until the end.

To be honest, Roland's approach to Lily is not pure.

Unlike An Ruosi and Claudia, who did not exist in the original history, Lily was quite famous later on.

But not as a wizard. Rather, he was the priest of the covenanter, Ilbiretu.

As the youngest daughter of Viscount Ketugya, she survived the coup d'état of Titan and the subsequent world war, and finally, with her pure and flawless heart, she was photographed by the covenant, and she almost became the covenant's saint. .

Roland felt familiar the first time he saw her. But he dared not admit it.

Because in Roland's impression, Lily doesn't look like a rigid wizard at all. But now that he saw Lily, this sense of disobedience was even stronger.

She doesn't look like someone in this city, either in her acting style or her character.

She is too cheerful, just like a modern person.

Therefore, Roland gave up the idea of ​​communicating with her under a fake identity.

After all, there is a permanent alliance between the priests of the three saints, if she follows the original development trajectory. It is very likely that he will become someone quite close to Roland.

A lie must be covered up with ten lies. Like this kind of person who may have more contact with him in the future, Roland doesn't want to face her with a fake identity.

And Roland has another idea...

He wanted to try to pull Lily to the long-sleeping mentor.

Although compared with the covenanter, the long-sleeping mentor may not be suitable for her here - but her talent as a priest can also be proved, which can completely make up for Roland's dilemma that no one is on hand at the moment.

The last time, the last time, it is necessary to establish a good relationship with the Pope of the covenant from Lily's line.

Let me think... the Pope of the covenant, where should this age come from...

Just as Roland bowed his head and pondered, Lily, who had delivered the menu, turned around and sat opposite Roland with a smile.

"Hey... Roland? Can I call you that?"

Before Roland could respond, Lily supported her chin with her hands, and said in her soft, long-sounding voice while rocking her body back and forth: "Speaking of which, you look like the handsome guy from yesterday."

Facing Roland's suspicious eyes. Lily said in a slightly reminiscent tone: "You are as good-looking as him, and have a similar temperament... Besides, the meals ordered are exactly the same."

"Speak up!"

Lily seemed to have suddenly thought of something, and excitedly slapped the table and stood up. Leaning over to Zoroja: "By the way, Dinah decided to go on a trip after chatting with that guest!"

"What's the matter! Dinah doesn't know the details of that person, how can she go out with him!"

The teenager with round-rimmed glasses stood up in a hurry: "No, I have to find her..."

At this moment, the wizards next to him laughed and made a roar of "Oh~" and "Oh~".

The roar grew louder. In the end, it resounded throughout the tavern, and the atmosphere was completely jubilant.

Zoroja finally realized his gaffe, and stood blushing in the crowd at a loss.

"Have a drink! Zoroja!"

Someone shouted. Zoroja's eyes also lit up, and without hesitation, he raised the butter beer in his hand and poured it down.

Suddenly, cheers, applause, and whistles filled the entire tavern.

It is probably only at this time that there will be a little tavern atmosphere here.

"Stupid Soso... Dinah didn't follow that handsome guy!"

Lily put her hand on her forehead: "It's just that the handsome guy said that it's best not to stay in the White Pagoda for a few days, and to travel for a few days..."

Um? What's the meaning?

Did he know that something was going to happen to the White Tower... Did some pastor miss the point?

Roland couldn't help frowning.

"Lily, do you know the name of that man?"

Roland asked.

Lily nodded: "He said his name was Sheila."

...Syrah? !

Roland's pupils instantly shrank like the tip of a needle.

So he quickly asked: "Is it a Bansa, about 1.9 meters tall, with platinum blonde hair and lake blue eyes? It feels like a living statue."

"Yes, yes!" Lily leaned over to Roland, "Roland Roland, do you know that handsome guy?"

"Ah, of course..."

Roland narrowed his eyes and nodded slightly.

Syrah is the cardinal of Tyre, who presides over the Ring of Killing. After Jupiter IV finally entered the copy, Cyla was the gatekeeper of that copy. It can be said that he is the second most trusted cardinal of Jupiter IV~www.NovelMTL.com~ Is he even here? Originally, the collapse of the White Tower should have nothing to do with him...

However, Roland remembered that Xila should have obtained the ring of killing three months after the collapse of the White Tower... Has history changed? Or did he come as a district bishop?

Roland frowned and kept thinking.

"welcome--"

But at this moment, Roland saw the door being pushed open again. He didn't wear a hat, but as he walked in from the wind and snow, his beautiful platinum blonde curly hair was not messy at all.

Oh...it's really unbearable to talk about.

Roland cursed secretly in his heart, while showing a bright and almost exaggerated smile.

Then, he waved at Xila. (To be continued.)

PS: 9000 words... I'm sorry that the concubine can't do it QAQ