Chapter 305 Death

The new spring doesn't seem so warm.

Perhaps due to overwork or some illness, Bud suddenly collapsed.

Bayin quickly fed him milk and healing potions, but they were of no use. He slept in bed all day long and ate very little when he woke up the next day.

Although his condition was worrying, fortunately after waking up, Bud returned to his previous state, and his life was stable and regular.

These days, Levi often comes here to visit.

Many times, when he came to the house, he would always see Bud picking up a pen, as if he wanted to write something, but in the end he seemed to have written nothing.

"Eat an apple?"

In this not so pleasant spring, Levi took out a golden apple and tried to do something.

Faced with Levi's sudden gift for no reason, Bud just smiled.

He didn't take the apple.

"You know, I'm not sick or injured, it's just...just maybe I need a little more rest."

As if he noticed something, Bud suddenly sighed: "An era is about to pass, Levi."

"I can feel that I am standing at an end and a beginning."

"It's an honor to be able to witness all this and experience all this firsthand."

Opposite Bud, Levi opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word for a long time.

Dong Dong Dong…

The door knocks.

It was Bayin who brought Brand over.

It was a rare day without anything going on, so the father and son came to see Bud to spend some leisurely afternoon tea.

As always, Bayin sat at the side of the table, keeping company here quietly.

Little Brand is as energetic as ever.

He hugged his grandfather Bud, said a few words to Bud, said hello to Levi, and was patted on the head twice by him, and then went out to play.

Everything seemed to be the same as usual, without any change.

When the quiet and leisurely afternoon passed, Bain also left with Brand.

Bud stood at the door looking at their backs and smiling.

There was kindness, joy, pride...and relief in that smile.

Returning to the table again, Bud leaned back on his chair and said slowly:

"We did it, Levi."

"What?" Levi raised his head.

"Decades ago you said that the world would be a much better place if everyone valued home more than gold and power."

"Is it what you want now?"

After a moment of silence, Levi nodded slowly.

Bud smiled again. He looked at the empty cup in front of him and said:

"I feel... a little thirsty. Can you pour me a cup of tea? I have been pouring tea for you all this time. Can you please let me be a little more capricious and experience the lord's tea pouring service?"

"Of course, it's nothing."

Levi turned around, went to the fireplace to pick up the pot of water that had already been boiled, and made new tea.

"I really don't want to say goodbye to you."

On the chair, Bud looked at the busy figure from behind and muttered this.

He slowly closed his eyes, seemingly falling asleep.

Wow…

There was a gentle sound of running water, and the tea cup gradually filled up, with wisps of steam coming out.

The old man didn't open his eyes again.

Levi put the teapot on the table, sat back on the chair opposite, and just looked out the window without moving for a long time.

Like a statue.

The scenery in front of me became a little blurry.

Snap!

The rope pulled, and a small gift box was opened.

A candy popped out of the box.

Time seems to go back to the years just after the Battle of the Five Armies.

When River Valley City was still being rebuilt, a child running by the roadside gave Levi a small gift he had made.

Young Bud explained to him on the side: "This is a special toy from Changhu Town. You can open the package and the box inside just by pulling the rope."

"Usually these toys contain some small candies or other small commemorative items."

"According to my experience, listening to the sound, the thing in your hand should be..."

"Stop!" Levi stopped him.

"If you tell me, there will be no surprise. Let me dismantle it myself."

"Okay." Bud looked innocent at that time.

He never imagined that this small box would be stored in Levi's backpack for decades.

"But people as calm as you are really rare."

At that time, after stopping Bard's surprise destruction of the gift box, Levi put away the box and said: "If everyone could value their home more than gold and power, then the world would be a much better place."

Obviously, Bud agrees with this statement.

He remembered it for decades.

In 2977, the Acting Lord of the River Valley and Rovanion, Archer Bard, passed away.

During his reign, the territory developed rapidly, was prosperous and peaceful.

"Uncle Levi!"

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At the end of the year - also the last day of the year, when heavy snow covered the roof, it was still in this room and at this table, Bayin saw Levi again.

"I'll make tea."

He stood up quickly, fearing that he would not be able to keep this uncle if he was too late.

"It's been a hard time."

Levi took a sip of tea and encouraged Bayin.

After Bard's death, Bayin took over Bard's authority and became the second acting lord after the collective election and voting of the people in the valley towns.

Although this title seems a bit ordinary, many people have already regarded it as a position similar to the "Prime Minister" of Gondor, and they value it very much.

The only difference is that one has a king and the other does not.

"It's all what I should do."

Bain responded to Levi's words, and he was a little dazed for a while.

Since his father passed away, his uncle has never come to River Valley City again, and it is quite rare to see him now.

This room is still the same as before, without any changes.

Levi sat in the chair by the window, and Bain still sat on the side of the table.

And the chair opposite Levi... was empty.

"Father, I brought some snacks."

In the quiet atmosphere, the door suddenly opened, and little Brand came in with some newly bought snacks and piled them on the table.

"Good boy, you are getting stronger and stronger." Bain rubbed the boy's head twice, messing up his hair.

Brand opened his big watery eyes, shook his head helplessly, and was about to sit on the empty chair opposite Levi.

But he was pulled by Bain.

He shook his head slowly at the somewhat confused little Brand.

Although he didn't know why, Brand still chose to obey, moved another small chair from the side, and sat next to Bain.

"Don't worry too much."

Levi smiled and touched Brand's head.

The dead are gone, since an era has passed, let it pass.

People always have to move forward.

…

This winter is getting colder.

When Levi walked out of the house and passed by Changhu Town again, he saw a relatively familiar hunched figure in the mayor's office.

Alfred.

At this moment, he was sitting on the steps on one side of the house, just looking at the frozen lake, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Looking at this silent old man, Levi was also in a daze.

He really changed.

If this happened in the past, this guy would have run to a crowded place and cried loudly, shouting words like "Master" to let people know how excited he was.

But now he just sat alone in a familiar and secluded corner, not wanting to be seen by anyone.

Levi did not disturb him, but turned around and left silently.

When he was far away from the familiar wooden house, he suddenly stopped, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly.

Just close your eyes and wait quietly for the arrival of another year.