Chapter 455 [0450] Ino Leaves Home
With his special talents, Sylas finally gained a foothold in the Freljord.
In the south, Lux led the soldiers who were still carrying out the vigorous "Pull the Colossus" operation. As the soldiers became more and more skilled in cooperation, Galio gradually changed from being nervous to relaxing.
Just when Forsbarrow was about to welcome their new lord, Ino took Kalya, connected the two dragons, and finally arrived at Forsbarrow.
The journey went smoothly. The only "small problem" was that Ino was unable to pick up his parents and brothers.
They didn't want to come to Forsbarrow with Ino.
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In fact, after meeting Eno, the first reaction of Eno's parents was "Eno escaped from prison."
They did not ask about Ino's experience in detail, but after cooking her a table of her favorite dishes, they politely expressed the hope that Ino would surrender.
"The current Sheriff of Mithril City is a respectable and decent man." Her father advised in a dry tone, "He has never liked demon hunters... Even if he doesn't admit his identity, we can It’s best to go and say hello to him through the village elders.”
Ino, who couldn't laugh or cry, could only explain that he was no longer a prisoner. He now worked for Miss Laxana - oh, it should be called Count Laxana now - and he had a legitimate status. This trip was not to escape, but to hope. Pick up the family and go to Forsbarrow.
In order to enhance her persuasion, Ino even briefly recounted her legendary experience during this period.
Unfortunately, for this pair of honest farmers who have lived in the countryside of Mithril City all their lives, even if Ino consciously removed a lot of content that is difficult to describe, the experience along the way was too bizarre.
According to Ino's father, these experiences of Ino are completely stories that "even the bards in the tavern can't tell." Even if it doesn't sound like there is any problem, they can still only believe it with suspicion.
There is no way, it is always difficult for people to believe things beyond their knowledge. It is not an easy thing to convince someone, even a close relative, with just words.
Fortunately, at this time, Ino's brother came back from vacation and brought back some news about Xiongdu.
After he saw Ino, he was overjoyed - although his sister seemed to be an amazing person, he didn't have any jealousy. Instead, he praised her achievements and his words were full of envy.
At this time, Ino finally knew what his brother had been through over the years.
After Ino left, his brother got his wish and saved a pair of armor, bought an old horse, and successfully entered the army of Mithril City.
Compared with other aristocratic children who have been trained since childhood and a few people with outstanding talents, his talent is not outstanding. Although his strength is not small, he can only be regarded as a mid-range figure among the recruits at the same time.
But fortunately, he was quite lucky. In the second year, he encountered a barbarian siege from Freljord. Unlike previous barbarian sieges, this barbarian attack seemed to be due to a disaster. There is something weak about the city.
In the process of defending the border, he made some meritorious deeds, and finally changed from an ordinary soldier to the captain of a reconnaissance team, and became a real knight.
In the process, he heard some news about "the close relationship between Ino and Miss Laxana", as well as some legends about the torture of Stonecrown, but Mithril City is really too far away from the capital of Demacia. In addition, the reason for the stone crown punishment was quite special, so he could not get accurate news in the end, so he could only comfort his parents with some half-truths and half-false news.
Until now.
The news of Count Laxana’s knighthood has come. Although Ino did not reveal his identity as a summit climber in the end and chose to join the Silent People. There is no official record of the whole person. However, combined with the previous true and false news It seems that her brother has almost understood her special identity now.
After his explanation, the second elder finally understood that his girl was completely considered a big shot and was now working for the new Earl.
Seeing that her parents finally recognized her current identity, Ino finally spoke out about the purpose of her trip: she hoped that her parents and brother could go to Forsbarrow with her to start a new life.
But beyond Ino's expectation, her parents simultaneously chose to refuse after a moment of silence about going to Fosbello to enjoy the blessings together.
They have become accustomed to life in Mithril City. From childhood to adulthood, from their prime to their twilight years, all their sweat has been poured into this land, and all their interpersonal relationships have been maintained nearby.
Young people can pack up their bags and set out again, but for people of their age, the inability to leave their homeland is the remaining part of life.
Ino wanted to persuade her again, but her brother shook his head gently and signaled her not to persuade her anymore.
"I will take good care of my parents." He looked at his sister with a smile, "It's you, I heard that the weather in Forsbarrow is very cold, and it is close to the front line of the barbarians in the north... I'm afraid it's not as good there. Mithril City is safe, and I have seen the barbarians in Freljord, and they are quite ferocious.”
Ino blinked.
"Although this is not good... but if possible, I actually hope you can return to Mithril City." Seeing Ino's somewhat disapproving attitude, her brother finally lowered his voice and said, "After all, this is where we grew up. If possible, I think you would also prefer to return to Mithril City, right?"
Ino blinked and did not give an answer immediately.
"Count Laxana's new territory should need more experienced people, right?" The brother continued in a low voice, "Maybe we can work to see if we can transfer you back and replace some people who are more experienced in governing the place to Fosbyro."
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"I mean, maybe you can try to come back." Facing Ino's increasingly subtle gaze, the brother's expression gradually became cramped, "Then we can live together..."
Ino did not answer.
She saw clearly that her brother actually had no clear concept of Lux's identity, and did not understand what a powerful earl meant.
If I guess correctly, what he said now was all told to him intentionally or unintentionally by someone - Fosbyro is bitterly cold, and Count Laxana needs skilled personnel.
So, after getting this information, my brother would naturally hope that he could return to Mithril City. In his opinion, following a new earl to Fosbyro is not as good as going home to be a sheriff or tax collector.
For a moment, Ino really wanted to grab her brother and ask him who told him this and who wanted to go to Fosbyro instead of her.
But Ino didn't do that after all, she just sighed softly.
If possible, she really wanted to tell her parents and brother about all her experiences, all her thoughts, and the beautiful new world she expected to build in Fosbyro.
But unfortunately, some things can't be said now - at least not openly.
For a Demacian, if they have not really been to Shurima and witnessed the legacy left by the Shurima Empire and the blessings brought by the magic civilization, it is probably difficult for them to understand the decision of Lux and Ino.
Sometimes, even close relatives who are connected by blood cannot easily understand each other.
In the eyes of parents, the world is only as big as the Silver City. They were born and raised here, never left for their whole lives, and would not look at the outside world.
They don't care about Fosbyro, which is "far away" to them. For them, all they can do is to tell their daughter to be down-to-earth.
In the eyes of the brother, although the world is not as big as the Silver City, the place outside the Silver City is still not very related to him.
Although he heard about Count Laxana and understood that his sister, a Yuancong, is likely to have a promising future, this does not prevent him from thinking from the bottom of his heart that it is better to live a stable life in the Silver City.
Fosbyro... that place is not a good place!
It is better to give up your position to those who want to cling to you and live your life in peace in Misilver City than to suffer there!
Ino had a thousand words to say, but when the words came to her lips, they could only turn into a light sigh.
At this moment, she suddenly understood what kind of rich legacy Kalya left to Shurima, and for the first time realized the meaning of dreams.
Unconsciously, a thick barrier has been built between herself and her family. They are blood relatives, but they seem to live in two different worlds.
"What are you sighing about?" Just when Ino was full of helplessness, Kalya suddenly said, "Although you can't talk to them about magic...but you can at least tell them the results of your initial investigation in Fosbyro!"
"Ah?!"
"Tell them that you will build roads in Fosbyro, build water conservancy projects in Fosbyro, and cultivate terraces on the hillsides of Fosbyro!" Kalya spoke as if he was familiar with the matter, "They may not agree with the industrialization of magic and the large-scale production of magic, but they will definitely understand the reason for building roads and water conservancy projects, and they will definitely agree with the choice of opening up new fields!"
Ino was a little stunned.
"You can't keep silent and unwilling to promote your ideals just because they can't fully understand them!" Kalya urged, "No one is born to understand these. A huge plan is multifaceted, but the people involved don't need to fully understand the plan - they only need to understand the part they need to understand!"
Ino was a little surprised.
At this moment, Ino realized that his thoughts had gone astray because of his brother's persuasion.
Yes, maybe my parents and brother can't understand the industrialization of magic, and can't understand the powerful power that magic can give in mass production, but if I make things more specific and explain that I will build roads, water conservancy projects, and terraces in Fosbyro with Lux, then they will definitely understand what their work means!
Thinking of this, Ino's embarrassment and loss were swept away. She no longer stared at her brother, but smiled and imagined the future of Fosbyro.
Yes, Fosbyro is very poor now, and it is located at the forefront of the North.
But Ino believes that with a large number of demon-tainted people, Lux, and Kalya, everything will be different there!
For civilians living in Demacia, magic is a dangerous existence.
But similarly, for them, building roads, water conservancy, and opening up farmland are normal things - being willing to organize these things is the greatest good deed of aristocratic gentlemen in the eyes of the common people!
So, Ino began to vividly talk about what he had seen last time at Fosbello, how there was no established road there and the caravans could only move along the path of the glacier; how there was obviously plenty of melted snow and water there. But there are no mature water conservancy resources like Miyin City; the land there is so vast and sparsely populated that people even grow vegetables in the city...
As Ino changed the topic, both her parents and her brother visibly relaxed. Although they still wanted Ino to come back, after hearing what Ino said, they no longer objected to Ino going. Fosbairo.
"Road construction and water conservancy construction are big things!" Ino's father took out his pipe, filled it with coarse broken tobacco leaves, lit it, and took a deep breath. "If Lady Laxana trusts you, you must You just have to work hard. Twenty years ago, when Mi Silver City organized the dredging of shipping waterways, I was still the leader of the sub-groups..."
The father has entered the "I used to be" mode, and Ino's brother also gave up his intention of letting his sister return to Mithril City.
According to him, it was about development. If those speculative bastards went to Forsbarrow, I'm afraid they would mess everything up.
"Since it's time for Forsbarrow to employ people, let them stay here in Mithril City and become rice bugs!"
This family conversation finally ended with Inuo's mother urging Inuo's brother to get married as a repertoire.
Seemingly understanding her daughter's decision, Ino's mother did not dictate her future and ideals. Instead, she decisively turned her gun and aimed at her son, who rarely came home once, and tried to arrange a blind date program for him.
Ino's brother fled, and Ino's mother refused to let him go. At this moment, Ino's father smoked his pipe and secretly gave Ino a small bag.
"Take it, treat it as your pocket money." He whispered while looking at his wife and son in the yard, "Road construction and water repair are both big projects, and they are both hard work. You are young, It’s not easy to control the situation. You should be more generous when you should be generous. You must work hard and never let down the trust of His Excellency the Count. "
Feeling the weight of this small bag, Ino was silent.
"This is your father's coffin book!" The old man continued with a smile, "Also, don't forget to meet the right person, bring it back and have a look, and I will help you check it..."
Kalya’s Little Classroom and Demacia’s Corvee:
Demacia does not have a formal rule of corvee.
But in real life, lords from various places can recruit local civilians to build castles and maintain public facilities almost free of charge - in the former, everyone is generally good at fishing, while in the latter, civilians will be much more enthusiastic about work.
Therefore, the more resourceful nobles would adjust the proportion and content of corvee services in order to mobilize the enthusiasm of the common people without any effort.