Chapter 3, A Lifelong Desire

A gold coin jumped from the lord's hand, and Laige caught it. Upon inspection, he gasped, "Rosmend one pound coin," the portrait on it looked very familiar, and on the reverse side, there were words, "Rosmend, fourteen years old."

The officiant stepped forward and excitedly asked, "Is there anyone else who wishes to challenge? If not..."

"Where are you going?" Nian Techao walked towards the exit, and many people looked at him with curiosity. After just a few steps, a rural knight from earlier blocked his path and said in a sarcastic tone, "Since you are here, why not stay! His Lordship is aware that someone of your stature has graced us with your presence today"

Mireinia suddenly let out a sensitive scream as a hand silently touched her hip and gripped it tightly. Mireinia nearly jumped up, her only reaction being to swing her backpack around and strike back.

"Who is this!" Nian Te exclaimed, his eyes wide open, nearly roaring, leaving everyone stunned. The young girl covered her mouth, on the verge of tears, the golden flower in her hand still not having been handed to Nian Te.

He had already understood the year, and his anger was difficult to control. Throwing away his cane, he endured the pain to stand firm, removed his bow and arrow, and without needing to move forward, from a distance of ten meters, he swiftly drew an arrow from the quiver and released it in an instant. With a whoosh, it accurately hit the bullseye, his arrow being of genuine quality, and the bow was a hard bow drawn to its full strength, causing the arrow shaft to embed deeply into the target.

"Do not be so ungracious! In a moment, our beautiful princess of the day might even applaud for you! Surely, you would not want to disappoint everyone, would you? Perhaps you could earn her warm kiss! Haha..."

"Ah, ah, my fat sheep... what is happening?" The plump priest leaned against the door frame, panting heavily. Upon suddenly realizing the situation in the room, he was so shocked that he nearly swallowed his tongue. "Miss Mireinia!" He turned to run, but Mireinia had already seen him.

"Alright! Alright!" Gugu openly prayed to the heavens, "Oh, God in the sky, I am very sorry that I have received nothing, so the five percent we previously agreed upon is also gone..."

"Lame fool! What tricks are you playing!" the country knight muttered to himself, as a few others approached and whispered among themselves, "Let's wait and see how we can make him lose face!"

The crowd fell silent, and the lord uttered a brief "Ah" without further elaboration, while the peasant handed him the cane. The peasant took the cane, pulled out a handful of gold coins, and tossed them back, saying, "For your son!" He then made his way towards the stable amidst the murmurs of discussion.

The officiant divulged everything he knew in one breath, saving his own neck. Nian Te Yi threw him to the ground, his face dark with anger as he limped away, parting the crowd.

Mireinia said earnestly, "Boss! I promise, I will definitely do it!"

No one can compare to her; she has been chosen, that is certain. Victory, a passionate kiss, she is mine! Wonderful, I will give it my all. With these thoughts, he turned around and walked back.

"Then I shall accept his medical expenses on your behalf!" Gu Gu chuckled slyly, "fat sheep..."

"How can I afford to hire a carriage! Fortunately, he has a horse of his own." Gugu and the shop owner worked together to lift Nian Te onto the back of the little mare. The noodle shop owner quietly asked, "Gugu, the priest! Whose young lady is this? Do you know her? You aren't planning to deceive her again, are you?"

Gugu's hands moved restlessly between his forehead and chest, as if he were indeed a devout priest: "We should strip him of every penny on his person, not leaving even a gold button! Then we will throw him out into the wilderness. Trust me, we have no reason to feel guilty; this is the only price to save him from descending into hell after death"

That Lai Ge was indeed the country knight who had caught his eye, arriving boldly with a bow and arrow, saluting the lord and the young ladies. He shot a fierce glance at Nian Te, like a fighting cock, and then began to aim—he aimed and aimed, and just as Nian Te could not help but yawn, the arrow was finally released, hitting the ten-ring target, and the audience erupted in thunderous applause

As he gazed at the sky in the year, leaning against the severely slanted trunk of the willow tree, fatigue became increasingly difficult to bear. Gradually, he found a very comfortable position, and as soon as he relaxed, he fell asleep.

Nian Te adjusted his newly acquired archer's hat, fully aware that the feather on it was quite attractive. He playfully winked at a few fellows and gave a slight tug at his pants. Although they had been laughing moments before, they were instantly enraged; however, with the competition about to begin, they could only glare at Nian Te.

She is a beloved of the divine, yet she is so ordinary, gracefully dressed in the most common attire among the crowd, as if in her own courtyard. The wind lifts the linen belt woven by Mireinia, stirring the delicate petals of the mountain town, casually lingering at the tips of her hair

Others could do nothing but say, "Let him go! He will not return alive"

Nian Te waved a fish-tail arrow at that Lai Ge, whose face turned pale as he suddenly realized the danger. With a flick of Nian Te's arm, the arrow whizzed past, striking the top of his helmet with a "ding," taking away the originally quite magical hat cherry.

The other party seems to be here to settle a score with someone, and Mirelena hesitantly replied, "I am..."

"Are you referring to that young lady? Ah! I understand now! She is truly an unparalleled and lovely girl! Her singing is like that of a golden oriole, and by the name of the radiant god Phoebus, I would have thought—uh!"

Have you ever seen a girl like this pass by? ... One who is exceptionally talented in singing and dancing?

The wind insisted on rolling up her pant legs and the *illustrated* books, with so many noble young ladies resembling roses, and so many songs that stirred emotions, yet it was the year that was particularly drawn to her, who still carried the habits of a young girl.

"Bang!" The thin door was pushed open with unimaginable force, creating a loud noise and stirring up dust. Nian te gasped for breath and asked, "Is there a priest or something here?"

But why did she react so strongly to such a minor slip of the tongue

A tall and beautiful woman approached, holding a golden flower, amidst the admiration of the crowd. The lord composed himself and smiled, saying, "So he has come here to choose a woman. It seems he is quite pleased..."

"Five percent? What are you talking about, Gugu?" Mireinia exclaimed, "How do you usually pray? Why does it sound like bribery?"

He began to understand that after leaving his family, he was just an ordinary person, not much different from those who were poor. He did not take care of himself, especially his wounds, which were treated carelessly, and over time, it had become somewhat uncomfortable. However, an irresistible desire made him stubborn; he started to realize that there were many things in the world that were quite helpless, and he also understood that his existence must have meaning

"Do not be shy, I am doing this for my little son. If I can receive a consolation prize, he will have new clothes!"

Lai Ge proudly glanced at Nian Te, the second arrow hit the nine-ring, and the third arrow, not daring to be careless, also hit the ten-ring. Following that, he shot two more arrows, both of which also hit the ten-ring, clustering together with the previous arrows. The crowd erupted in excitement, as four out of the five arrows struck the ten-ring, bringing a glow to the lord's face

This indeed is...

In her eyes, the light dances like colorful pebbles at the bottom of a clear lake. She smiles in the wind, adorably arranging the strands of hair scattered before her with her lovely wrist, while petals dance for her, and many are lost in the air by her unintentional little gestures.

Not far from the old chapel, it was entrusted to him by an elderly priest.

"Fat sheep? Did I hear that correctly? Gugu! You've done it again!" Mireinia waved her cute little hand, and Gugu was truly frightened.

What did the officiant say? If I heard correctly, she mentioned that she received a participation bonus of one gold coin and also took the largest loaf of bread. "Ah—" It is no wonder that he felt a headache; this girl had undoubtedly captivated him completely

Year after year, she could not afford to engage in banter with him; her gaze was constantly searching the audience for the pearl, yet that young girl was indeed nowhere to be found

He wants to find her among the crowd, and when he shines with glory, he will present a rose to her amidst the applause of the people, as there is no reason it cannot be done. He has thought through all the details; there is a basket of roses in front of the high platform over there, and he can simply pick one.

Your top is quite nice, did you sew it at home

The lord of Toyama County discovered that his greatest advantage was his lack of temper, which contributed to a longer life

Not...

"Wait a moment and I'll kill you!" Nian Te could hardly bear to listen any longer; such an atmosphere could only survive in a place as comfortable as this.

"Gugu! You are going to drive me crazy!" Mireinia said angrily, "Do not entertain any thoughts of being a fraud anymore! If you were not my friend, you would have been hanged long ago"

"Mine too! Haha, I sew better than my wife does!"

A willow tree with dense branches seemed to soothe his weary heart, and Nian Te could not help but stretch out his body and lie down beneath the tree. The little mare was grazing on tender grass nearby; Nian Te, feeling both tired and hungry, nevertheless had no desire to eat.

I am old! I give this to you as a gift from God, granting you a chance for redemption; otherwise, I would never be able to retire. Gugu was very grateful to the old priest for giving him this opportunity to avoid the gallows, even though it was out of consideration for Mirenia, and there were no other options available.

"My lord, we cannot let this cripple leave just like that!" Laige thought the opportunity had come, "What will become of your reputation? Allow me to kill him on your behalf!"

Lai Ge cast a mocking glance at Nian Te, as if there was some ominous implication in his eyes. Sure enough, that attendant appeared again, twisting his arms in a crooked manner, claiming he resembled both a fish and a snake, with a tongue that was almost forked.

(Poor wretch!) Ah, your wife is truly fortunate

"Ah?" Brother Lai thought he had misheard, "Are you joking?"

"Gugu!" Mireinia looked at him with a very special gaze, causing the chubby Gugu to feel a bit nervous all over.

You have been dismissed

A young man shouted towards the audience, "Mary! This arrow is dedicated to you!" He hit the seven-ring target, which elicited quite a round of applause. That Mary covered her face and screamed, which made Nian Te feel it was very noisy

Nian Te turned his head and glared at the attendant, reaching out to grasp the empty quiver in the air. The attendant's face turned ashen, and he shouted as he ran out of the arena. Nian Te took down the empty quiver and threw it to the ground, prompting another round of thunderous cheers mixed with whistles from the crowd. Nian Te, shouldering his bow, looked around and declared: "Do not underestimate the cripple!"

"Gugu! What are you talking about?" Milenia walked out of the store and threw a rag into the trash can. The boss glanced inside, and within a few sentences, the tables and chairs looked as good as new, the bloodstains on the floor vanished along with a decade's worth of grease, and the wood grain was clearly visible

If he were to focus his energy on aiming, he might perform better. Toyama Prefecture is located inland, and the environment is too comfortable, lacking the tradition of martial arts practice; engaging in such tricks is futile.

But I am a kind-hearted fraud of hetushucomcom! Gu Gu also shouted, "We are all orphans, but I cannot compare to you; you were born with divine power! I also need to eat, and I create miracles in my own way, which aligns with the doctrine! Moreover, the residents here like me! (They like to hit me...)"

Ah! Nian Te was suddenly awakened, completely unaware that a small bamboo tube with magical powers was quietly retracting behind him. "Small Noodle Shop!" Nian Te exclaimed as he stood up with a start, leaping onto his horse and galloping away.

Year after year, he rhythmically took out the arrows one by one, strung the bow, and shot the arrows, as if performing a continuous action that gradually accelerated. He finished shooting all twenty arrows from one quiver, then switched to another quiver, hitting the target with every arrow in the ten-ring. The target was already blooming, with the area around the ten-ring appearing to sprout. Initially, the crowd intended to applaud, but soon fell into silence, only to erupt into wild cheers in the end

"Gugu! Do you know this person? He can't be a thief, can he?"

In the year, Teca rode through a desolate town, which was already on the northeastern edge of Fushan County. Beyond that lay the territory directly overseen by King Hamas of Leitenis. Teca wandered aimlessly, lacking appetite; for several days, he had inquired about many people and scoured the small territory of Fushan County, yet found no leads.

O God, I have never asked You before. Believe me, I love You more than those who ask You every day. Please help me!" Nian leaned against the tree trunk and pointed at the blue sky, "Are You the angel in the sky? Why have You disappeared?"

Boss: "Miss, you can have that big bowl as a gift!"

"Good! A passionate kiss! No, ah, still, a passionate kiss!" The lord no longer knows what he is saying

Ah, what a fool! Mireinia began to understand a bit; she clearly remembered the way Nian looked at her, and her heart fluttered uncontrollably. That reckless demeanor was like a ball of fire, causing her cheeks to flush inexplicably. She recalled that rough moment, and it seemed it wasn't entirely rude. Lowering her head, Mireinia bit her lip: "Later, he found it. However, he is still a fool"

"Gugu!" Mireinia exclaimed as she swung her bag, "Do not entertain any thoughts of hitting him!"

It is truly frustrating; these individuals have no concept of winning at all. They are merely here to make up the numbers, with their greatest ambition being a consolation prize. It is no wonder they understand things this way

He dismounted and stumbled in, much like a dazed carp mingling with a joyful school of sardines. Countless figures swirled before him, yet in his eyes, there was only her. As if moved by his irreverence, even the heavens conspired to assist him; after an unknown passage of time, that dreamlike visage appeared before him.

Everyone has witnessed my master's splendid performance, but it is still not good enough. Today's wind did not assist him, all because the presence of a certain individual made him nervous. Please welcome the renowned 'Lame Hero'! His arrows are deadly; if you haven't run away! The crowd bursts into laughter, and the attendant waves to Nian Te: 'Please welcome the legendary lame man! A beautiful lady's warm kiss awaits you!'

"Gugu!" Mireinia is angry, "If you speak carelessly, you will be struck by lightning!"

Haha, miss, what good is your guarantee! The boss responded this way, yet he was deeply moved by the seemingly naive blessing from the young girl

He saw nothing! Milenia picked up her bag, "I am leaving, do not tell him where I am going! Do not tell him I treated his wounds, do not tell him I have seen him, that is his illusion!"

Nian Te carefully scanned the surroundings, hoping to find the girl of his dreams, but it was like searching for shells on the beach.

At that moment, a figure resembling a retainer exaggeratedly waved his arms as if swimming into the arena, spitting saliva: "Everyone pay attention to our thunderous divine arrow, the archer who once shot down an eagle soaring in the sky, for that eagle had entered the airspace of our Fushan County without permission. He once rode alone to Rose County just to seek justice for a helpless old woman, and even the brutal lord treated him with utmost respect..." He once rode alone to Rose County just to seek justice for a helpless old woman, and even the brutal lord treated him with utmost respect...

The passionate kiss suddenly came to mind, as it is said that the girl who performs best in the dance will be chosen as today's princess. If that happens to be the case, then it would not be possible to sit out.

It is indeed true that this scenery has persisted for several years, but what is so enjoyable about watching others kiss

The owner of the soup dumpling shop couldn't help but stare, handing over a pot of vinegar: "Miss! This type of food is best enjoyed with a bit of vinegar..."

The people around lost their leading performer of song and dance, leaving with boos, and several even shoved him as they departed. Someone shouted insults: "Rude, dead cripple, was your leg also interrupted while peeping?"

The immediate chorus of approval from the crowd drowned out the voice of the officiant, and the young ladies, blushing, joined in the call, until the drumbeats gradually intensified. The lord of Fujiyama County stood up and announced loudly: "One thousand gold coins, awarded to... ah! You are not—"

Ah! The opportunity has arrived! A plump priest emerged from behind the tree, "Thank the gods! Thank you so much! Just when I was about to perish, you have provided me with this fat sheep! I will certainly set aside one-fifth of the proceeds, no, one-tenth..."

Mireinia is a joyful spirit among the revelers, not a dazzling superstar of song and dance, yet people are delighted to be with her and follow her. Her cheerful singing can unlock the doors of people's hearts, and her gestures captivate and guide everyone's gaze. She dresses simply, yet her demeanor is pure. With a joyful leap, no one can match her lightness, akin to that of a fawn.

All you need to say is that the Holy Maiden Mirenia is sitting there enjoying her noodles, and soon you will be able to sit back and collect money! Those devout worshippers, along with the church knights lined up to kiss Mirenia's heels, will stop by your shop and request the same dish; even if you serve them pot water, they will drink it with great relish! How about I help you with some promotion?

I wouldn't dare to do that! She is the Western Saint Melania! Gugu is dying of anxiety, the Pope announced her as the heir two years ago! The gates of the White Jade Holy City are wide open, ready to welcome her arrival at any time! The envoy passes by twice a month, didn't you know?

"No, I am asking him why he fell to the ground..." Gugu's reaction was somewhat slow, but he still noticed Milenia's rhetoric, "Are you saying he found it? Could it be? Is he chasing you? My God! This is blasphemy!"

"Have you seen a girl who looks like this leave?" Although Nian Te asked all the guards at the exits in one breath, he received nothing but disdainful glances in return. That unknown girl slipped away from him just like that. Riding away on his horse in a daze, Nian Te felt deep regret in his heart; if only he had been more thoughtful when he first spoke, it would not have turned out this way.

Do not interfere! How could you magical girls possibly understand the close and trusting relationship I have with Lord Light? Poor goddess! Your servant Mireinia has just been captivated by a wealthy young man! She has just come of age this year and has fallen in love

Mireinia glanced at Nian Te; the bleeding had stopped, but the bones had not yet healed. The noodle shop owner's place was in disarray, with chairs overturned and some blood on the floor

Forget it! Milenia puffed her cheeks; she didn't know many friends and didn't want to argue with Gugu. By the way! What's the deal with this person?

I often think of the way she stormed off, her little shoes making a squeaking sound and her muttering "annoying guy". I have never felt so moved before.

Miss! My throat has been parched to the point of desperation this year. Last night, I was deeply moved by your singing. Please allow me to seek your guidance on...

Is this person following me all the time? Mirelena sensed a very dangerous aura, yet she could not stand by and do nothing.

People are eagerly looking forward to the moment when the year will "pop" and they can start inviting the young ladies to sing and dance again, enjoying the food laid out on the table. The beautiful young lady, blushing and full of shyness, suddenly—

"Then you still like him." Gu Gu pretentiously mimicked the tone of a girl who had come to confess, "Even if I can't accept it, I'm still very happy! I can't like him, but it's good that he still loves me! If it weren't for that, I really couldn't stand it! I couldn't stand it! You!"

"Bastard! I will definitely kill you! My future is ruined; let’s die together!" Lai Ge shouted, abandoning the crowd and galloping towards the direction of Rose County.

At that moment, the officiant stepped forward and shouted loudly: "You unruly commoners! Make way for the young ladies! If you wish to become lords in the future, now is the time to step aside!" The guards urged the audience to move, clearing a prime area specifically for the young ladies, in an effort to maintain the lord's decorum. Many of the young ladies who had been lively and skilled in song and dance earlier were given preferential treatment and received front-row seats.

In her imagination, she envisioned herself as a certain type of young girl, one who, if not recognized, did not belong to a famous family, yet was certainly not a commoner. A commoner could not cultivate such grace and level of performance in song and dance. The songs she sang were adaptations of court hymns, not popular songs, and commoners could not find the lyrics. Her movements were casual yet flawless, as if she were accustomed to being the center of attention.

"Is that the money you want!" Mirelena shouted, "Don't pin it on me! I don't care about you, I'm leaving. You can be hanged for all I care! Ah..."

Hey, it's not... not stupid! This year, I particularly feel like I've turned into a pig; my legs are inconvenient, and I can't keep up.

I think so too! Hahaha! Are you trying your luck for the bonus to treat your leg?

What? How heartless! Gu Gu was just feeling very jealous, but now he is standing up for Nian Te. "Poor guy, he pursued you to the point of sacrificing everything, and you just left him behind without a second thought? Only I know the extent of his obsession with you; he won't be able to live without you"

However, those rural knights were unaware of his plan and continued to mock him, directing their ridicule at his cane. Naturally, he understood the reason for their laughter, but soon enough, they would have no reason to laugh. His leg was well secured with metal, and as long as he did not exert himself, it posed no problem.

Ah, indeed! (Seven or eight private tailors, after all)

You keep it for yourself! The one below!

He is determined to find a fairy! It seems he has been searching for a long time and is utterly exhausted. What a fool! Although I want to deceive him, one could argue that deceiving him is also a form of helping him! What happened next?

"Ugh, I'm starving!" Mirelena swallowed a large mouthful, still angry, "I can't stand that guy! I can't stand that guy!"

By the way! The shout from that year startled the knight.

I must translate her!

What are you doing! Mirelena struggled with the book, while the handsome stranger blew his breath directly onto her face. She tried hard to push him away, but lacked the strength, which only encouraged him to hold her tighter. Just as she was about to scream, Nian Te suddenly relaxed his arm and fainted in her embrace

Seeing the crowd surge towards the direction where the young girl had disappeared, "Good idea! This is it!" Yearte knew exactly what could capture everyone's attention. He left his horse at the temporarily constructed stable and limped towards the archery registration area. He held the skills of the rural knights from Toyama County in utter disdain; true renowned knights looked down upon participating in folk competitions. Equestrian archery and hunting were his specialties, and Yearte had received guidance from masters in the field. When it came to archery, he dared to challenge any famous knight.

"How could that be! Can't you see? His buttons are even made of real gold! It's just that the hygiene conditions are poor. Based on my twenty years of experience as a con artist..."

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"Haha, is that so? Do you like it? Although the noodle dish is not expensive, it is a food that ordinary people like us can truly enjoy. One day, perhaps the entire continent will be eating it!"

Suddenly, a villager shouted, "Give him a passionate kiss! Give him a passionate kiss!"

Ah? I am merely a restaurant owner, how could I possibly know these things

"Are you saving your breath for the competition? Ha..." Nian Te looked down on them even more. It has nothing to do with composure; the greater one's ability, the greater one's temper. Their maintenance of the bows and arrows does not seem to reflect the skills of experts.

The only time I was struck by lightning was when you sent lightning to strike me! By the heavens and the earth! I merely took one of your pumpkins!

He gazed at every small movement of Mirelena, feeling that she should not be here; she ought to be a princess in an ivory tower, surrounded by thousands of knights. For her lovely, pure white teeth, they would bleed to fight from one side of the continent to the other, at least the musicians accompanying her had already shown similar devotion.

"Gugu, find a car and take him to your church first. I will tidy up here."

Mireinia has just finished eating, holding the bowl in her hands: "Wonderful! Thank God! This is the legendary noodles with sauce! Mireinia is very satisfied today"

Thank you. Do I really look that miserable? I haven't changed my clothes in half a month, so I am quite dirty, but..." Nian Te was at a loss for words; if the villagers were to reward him, it would surely become a laughingstock.

A large group of villagers and curious youths gathered together, all armed with bows and arrows. Some came to try their luck for the prize, others made solemn vows for their beloved, and some were simply there to join in the fun. Nian Te naturally became the focus of their attention, with many people slapping him on the shoulder and laughing heartily. Nian Te did not mind them; at least they did not regard him with disdain, treating him as a bandit or something similar.

The competition was about to begin, and Nian Te was solely focused on winning the passionate kiss of that young girl, his face beaming with a smile, which made those around him feel somewhat uneasy

Gugu deliberately probed, saying: "I say, Milenia, it seems you intend to go to Enoch, right? There is a well-behaved little mare outside; why not simply ride away? He wouldn't care. If he knew you took all the money from him, he would be utterly disheartened by you. Wouldn't that be better for him?"

"Last night?" Mireinia was startled by the approaching stranger. After sizing them up, she realized she did not recognize them and had no prior impression. Tilting her head in thought, she suddenly became angry, "What does it have to do with you! Peeping Tom!" She turned and pushed through the crowd to leave.

"This is for you!" The young man had no mind to pay her any attention, and turned to ask the officiant, "What about that young lady who was dancing over there this morning? The one wearing a cloth dress with a linen ribbon tied around her waist?"

Mireinia exerted great effort to treat Yante's injuries, taking a full hour and sweating profusely from her forehead: "This person's level of aversion to magic is truly rare; he must not be a devout believer! He needs to stay with you for a day to fully recover. I must leave before he wakes up, so I ask for your help."

"Take your big mouth and leave quickly. Do you still remember your brilliant entrance speech? The Saige Grand Guild ruined my entire territory over a trivial remark, especially in front of his son. Believe me, for your own good, just leave now"

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Mireinia struggled to throw the Nian Te onto the ground and flatten it, straightening her legs. She bent down and tore open the pants of the Nian Te with her hands, gently placing her palm on the broken part, and suddenly her entire body radiated a silvery light

"Nothing was said!" Gugu quickly fell silent, leading the horse towards her small chapel. The noodle shop owner kept exclaiming "incredible," standing at the door watching them leave.

"Gugu..." Mireinia truly had a headache, "I am going to Enosh, I am leaving, and no one will protect you anymore! I am really worried that you will be hanged! We should treat his injuries, not take away every penny he has!"

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"A brutal lord?" Nian Te finally understood that the retainer's posture was mimicking an eagle in flight, but such an extravagant introduction seemed rather ridiculous. Nian Te thought for a long time but could not recall any such matter; even a country bumpkin would forget it immediately after seeing it.

Do not block the way, I do not have time to deal with you

At that moment, he almost immediately looked at that lovely wrist and told himself, "I must have her! Since I have truly experienced love at first sight, whoever tries to take her from me, I will shoot them with an arrow"

"Ah, no!" Mireinia blushed deeply, "I have never eaten anything from outside."

An elder relative remarked, "Honestly, it would be quite an achievement for me to hit the door panel of our house. I only participated in the competition because I can indulge in the beauty from this position..."

I do not know her; before the archery competition began, she quickly ran off with a participation prize of one gold coin and the largest loaf of bread on the table

"Then you do know him." Gugu found it quite amusing to see Milenia's expression, "Did he catch you doing something? Bathing? Or..."

It is evident that many people are truly so poor that they cannot even produce a single coin. However, today, standing here, they are all well-dressed, which suggests that humans are indeed creatures that care about appearances. Just by looking at their shoes, one can tell that most of them are genuine paupers, likely having spent considerable time practicing in the rice fields in front of scarecrows. This group mistakenly regards the year as their peer, and many have come to seek closeness.

I am the God of Light, Puxius! I have heard your prayers! Just a fairy, after all! Here you go! Go five hundred meters north, or perhaps four hundred meters, there is a small noodle shop, where a chubby priest is hungry. Treat him well, and he will help you fulfill your wishes, for he is my messenger. Remember, the small noodle shop to the north, five hundred meters, no, perhaps four hundred meters...

In that year, she swore to the heavens, while at that moment, Mireinia was at a soup dumpling shop, ungraciously devouring dumplings.

Mireinia looked down and saw that the young man's leg was bleeding profusely; the wound was severely torn, and his entire calf had become deformed

The noodle shop owner, holding a large iron ladle, stood behind her. Seeing Milenia looking at him, he hurriedly waved his hand and said, "I haven't done anything yet"

Milenia stomped her little leather shoes forcefully, angrily muttering, "Annoying guy! Annoying guy! Annoying guy!"... The little shoes creaked as she walked, and people stepped aside in surprise to make way for the girl who was angry out of shyness, and just like that, Milenia disappeared

Defeat him, and the prize will be yours! Do not be astonished by his miraculous archery skills! Please welcome the lord's finest archer—Lego!

Gugu embraced the old priest, taking him to the countryside, and swore like a true priest: "I thank the deity for giving me this opportunity to turn back; I vow that from now on, I will forever deceive in the name of the deity"

"Ah, ah—" tears suddenly welled up in Nian Te's eyes, "Thank you, God! I found you!" Overcome with excitement, he lost all sense of restraint and ran over with all his might. However, a sharp pain shot through his leg, causing him to suddenly fall to the ground. Yet, he got back up and desperately held Mireinia in his arms.

"No! Infatuated fool! If you keep asking, you won't have the other leg to stand on either"

Ah! Ha ha... Suddenly, Nian realized that the young girl was hiding in the woods at midnight to practice singing for the sake of a gold coin and some bread, not wanting anyone to know. Now that he had caught her, it greatly damaged her image, and she couldn't help but feel both angry and embarrassed.

"I have already healed his leg, so I have done right by him. What more do you want from me?" Mireinia exclaimed, "I don't even know him; he is a peeping Tom! He is an adversary of the church, and I do not like him!"

Ah— at a loss for words, a surge of passionate heat surged within Nian Te's chest, and all he wanted was to attract her attention by any means possible. It was impossible amidst the dancing crowd, and just at that moment, the officiant shouted: "Aim with your eyes! But whether you can hit the ladies' hearts depends on your hands! Sign up to participate!"

Perhaps he has come to seek my help for his leg! But how does he know that I am the Saintess Priestess

Hey, everyone, let's give the cripple a hand! Whoever wins, share a bit with him. Although we are poor, we still have our principles!

In the year, someone grabbed him by the collar and yanked him up, choking him to the point of near suffocation: "Make it brief!"

"No," Gugu wanted to argue, but seeing Mireinia's disbelieving expression, he suddenly wanted to be an honest person. "Alright, I wanted to earn a meal. Last year, you told me not to be a fraud, but to be a priest, and I have followed your advice! However, you never told me that being a priest would be this hungry! Moreover, I simply cannot learn magic!"

It's nothing, I heard that winning allows you to request a passionate kiss, is that true

Meanwhile, there are those who are busy striving hard for the year-end.

The dream of that year was originally a tranquil dark world, where he slept deeply and sweetly, cradling a precious sword. In the haze, a voice whispered in his left ear. (Why the left ear?)

A few hundred meters away, at the noodle shop, Milenia leaned on the windowsill, watching intently. Finally, she swallowed hard, patted her pocket, and walked in: "Old man! Give me a large bowl of noodles with sauce!"

"Eh?" The priest was just about to take a shortcut from the dirt slope when he unexpectedly saw Nian Te so agitated that in the blink of an eye, only dust remained. The priest desperately followed behind, eating dirt, and shouted hysterically, "How can a cripple be so fast!"

She is eating very happily! Then it's settled... The boss was contemplating whether the large bowl favored by Mireinia could be rented out at a high price, and Gugu's idea greatly intrigued him

Hello, are you alright? You seem to be very emotionally unstable

"What? He came through the East City Gate, then entered through the South City Gate, and then went to the West City Gate. He also appeared at the North City Gate?" Laige and several rural knights, armed with swords, ran around in confusion, completely bewildered. "So which gate did he actually exit from?" "We can no longer determine whether he has exited or not!"