Chapter 52: The Record of Filial Piety

  The second day, before dawn broke, he was dragged out of bed by someone and dressed in new clothes.

  It's probably because he was just going out for a walk, and Livel, who always wore military uniform, only wore simple casual clothes. The white shirt made his usually expressionless face look much softer, and indeed gave off a relaxed feeling.

  The sunlight was abundant on this day, and Lü Mi narrowed his eyes and slowed down his pace as he walked. The scenery along the way was very good, probably because the people around wanted to make the most of the arable land, even if there were no signs of human habitation nearby, they had all been planted with unknown crops. Under the sunlight, it could be said that it was a picturesque scene that was not deliberately embellished.

  Leweil walks at a moderate pace, just maintaining a slow and leisurely speed that can be followed.

  Two people walked in front and back, occasionally exchanging a few words, and the atmosphere was surprisingly harmonious.

  The nearby village is called Mosannia, and it won't take long to get there. According to Llewellyn, they're just in time for a holiday celebration with special festivities. As for what kind of celebration it is, Llewellyn isn't quite sure either. Actually, Rute is rather curious about what kind of events this world has.

  Two people walked and stopped, although it took some time, but because they left early, when they arrived in Mozambique, it was still morning. It had been a long time since Lute had stayed outside the army, so he looked around with a fresh look, his country bumpkin-like appearance made Lewell feel embarrassed.

  Lü looked at the snacks by the side of the road, rubbed his somewhat concave stomach because he hadn't eaten breakfast yet, and gazed dryly at Liewell.

  "What's up?"

  Law: "I'm hungry, aren't you?"

  Lewell: "I'm not hungry."

  Law: "......"

  "What are you looking at me for?"

  "Look, I don't have any money."

  Lewell's mouth twitched, and he looked at Ritsu with a hint of disdain before reaching into his pocket. Ritsu watched intently, noticing that Lewell's expression had become somewhat subtle. As Lewell rummaged through his own pocket, Ritsu felt a bad premonition.

  Livel struggled to maintain a poker face, casually took out his hand and lightly coughed, his eyes flickering. "Actually, you're not that hungry either, these things aren't very nutritious, let's eat after we return to the unit."

  She slanted her eyelids and smiled without smiling, "Admit it, you didn't bring any money either, did you?"

  Lively said solemnly, "It's just that I think we should save money and do something more meaningful."

  The law didn't tear it open, turned around and asked a big aunt next to him something, whispered for a while and smiled back, raised his hand and pointed far away, saying: "There is a festive celebration 150 meters ahead on the left, let's go take a look."

  Although he was a bit surprised at the topic of actively transferring the law, Livel still nodded smoothly. "Good."

  Lü walked forward first, revealing a sly smile when Liewell couldn't see him. How could he easily let go of this hard-won opportunity to tease... Moreover, the special celebration method of this place during the festival also provided him with a way.

  The two of them soon arrived at the place where Auntie had said, strangely enough, this so-called celebration venue not only didn't have a stage or anything, but there wasn't even one person.

  Lü Zai thought for a moment in his heart, estimated the time, and then said seriously to Liewell: "Captain, you wait here first, I'll go ask around what's going on."

  Lewell nodded without thinking much and left quickly, disappearing around the corner in the blink of an eye.

  Actually, Lute didn't go far, but instead sized up a nearby thicket and nimbly climbed a taller and denser tree, hiding himself to make sure Leviel couldn't see him before preparing to watch the show.

  "Hmm, the view here is really great. While leisurely thinking, he recalled what the old aunt who sold things told him and burst out laughing. Ah, this village's festival is... He could only say that in a world so big, there's nothing strange about it."

  Back to the nest...

  Lewell waited for a while but still didn't see Lut come back, feeling annoyed and pacing around the original spot. He wanted to go look for him but was afraid that little ghost might come back and not be able to find anyone. He muttered under his breath, "Annoying little brat." Asking a question also took so long, was he really that stupid?

  Just as Llewellyn was thinking of leaving this strange place, the doors around him suddenly opened one after another. Several children of different sizes ran out of each house, but after they came out, the doors closed again, and there was no sign of an adult.

  The children's eyes lit up when they saw him, and then quickly rushed towards him.

  Lewell's right eye twitched as he saw the countless children rushing towards him, and even the face of the Investigation Team leader, who was unfazed by a 30-meter giant, changed color with an extremely ominous premonition.

  But facing the situation where children are rushing in from all directions, it's already too late to leave.

  Lewell, still in a state of being absent-minded, hadn't had time to move when something that looked very strange appeared before his eyes... food?

  Uncertain, Lyle pointed at the dark purple thing handed in front of him, "Is this edible?"

  The child nodded, looking up at him with big, round eyes that didn't blink.

  Lewell's mouth twitched slightly and he continued to communicate. "Give me?"

  The child nodded again and moved the plate closer to his nose, saying very innocently, "Uncle, you eat, I've been cooking for a long time!"

  Uncle.

  Lewell pursed his lips, scanning the circle of children each holding a plate of food that was bizarre in shape, color and smell. He moved imperceptibly, but it was clear that escaping from this group of kids was impossible. If he forced his way out, he could certainly do so, but if he accidentally hurt any of them... Lewell's face remained calm and expressionless, but inside he was seething. That little brat, when I find him...

  The law was watching the play on the tree and suddenly stumbled, almost falling down. Rubbing his neck, the law continued to watch with relish as Leviel and those children danced around. Oh, as for the consequences, let's talk about it later.

  Lewell finally had to take a small sip. As for that colorful expression, oh, it was like peach blossoms blooming, dazzling and lovely. (......)

  As for what kind of shocking and thrilling physical experience he had in person, it is unknown.

  Fortunately, the child did not ask Lyle to finish everything, just eating a little was enough to complete the task. Satisfied, he held up the plate and moved back to let the next person pass the plate to Lyle.

  So Llew understood that this meant each child could just taste a little of what they had made and then leave.

  Gnashing his teeth in secret, waiting for him to catch that stinky little brat...

  Ryou watched with a gentle gaze as Llewellyn's expression changed constantly, smiling in satisfaction. Today was truly worth it, he thought that the captain probably had more expressions today than he had since birth. It was truly breathtaking to behold.

  The so-called "Blackbird Day" originated from the blackbirds' habit of bringing food back to their parents. On this day every year, children in Mosannia village would cook meals for adults. Originally, it was only for their own parents, but since some elderly people whose children were serving as soldiers in other villages felt lonely, over time, it became a custom for children to invite any adult they met, even strangers, to taste their cooking. If the adults refused to eat, it would be considered disrespect towards the children's labor and go against the original intention of this festival.

  But the problem is that the children's cooking skills are really... well, some kids are quite skilled, but such kids are few and far between.

  As time went on, the adults who had initially cooperated finally couldn't hold out. Every year on this day, they would simply shut their doors and not come out.

  That's why the streets seem so deserted.

  For outsiders who don't know about this matter, of course, the children are their first choice for attack. Moreover, Livel is standing in such a conspicuous place.

  Livel felt that the taste was not the issue, the key was that this quantity was just too much... He felt that he was already so full that he couldn't move, and if he continued eating like this, he wondered if he could still walk out of the village.

  At first, he couldn't help but laugh at the sight. Later on, however, he started to feel a bit sympathetic towards him. Just watching was already making his stomach ache - wasn't this prank going too far? Forget it, he'd better go and rescue Ryota instead. Otherwise, not to mention whether Llewellyn would get a stomachache or not, he was certain that if he didn't take action soon, he'd be in for a world of trouble tonight...

  Ritsu slid down from the tree and ran past with a speed of lightning. Ritsu's method was simple, Lewell was indeed a muscle, even if it was a child, could communicate, wasn't it?

  First, it was extremely difficult to squeeze in next to Levi, looking at the soldier's face which turned from surprise to black like a pot bottom. He prayed silently that he wouldn't be too miserable tomorrow, then smiled and said to the surrounding children, "Uncle can't eat anymore, shouldn't you guys go find someone else? I'm sure you don't want to see Uncle feeling unwell either, right?"

  After a lot of effort in persuading a group of kids to leave, the vast empty space was left with only the two of them.

  Glancing at Llewellyn's face, which looked like it was about to rain, he shrunk his neck and tried to make amends, thinking hard about what to do next. Just then, Llewellyn suddenly spoke up.

  "Uncle?"

  Lv didn't understand and stupidly asked back, "Huh?"

  Lewell's eyes were very dangerous as he repeated, "Do I look like a big uncle?"

  "This time Lü hastily shook his head and said with utmost sincerity, 'Ah no, Commander, you're in the prime of your life, how could that be? You look like a young boy!'"

  Lewell narrowed his eyes, "Child's face?"

  "Ah no, it's like salt, indispensable."

  Lewell said slowly and calmly, "Oh, so you can't bear to part with me."

  Law: "......" I'd rather bite off my tongue and die.

  I am a cute separator line

  Lyu looked suspiciously at Llewellyn who was rowing the boat, guarding against him suddenly flipping him into the pond.

  This is a man-made pond, not big but very clear, looks quite deep too, if thrown in probably can't avoid choking on some water...

  Lü Hu was confused and thought for half a day but still couldn't figure out what kind of trick Liewei was playing.

  What was Levi doing? Nothing.

  After being nervous for a long time and still not finding out what Livel wanted to do, Ritsu also gave up thinking about it. It was useless to think about it anyway, so he might as well enjoy his own vacation.

  Mozambique is indeed picturesque, with the rippling water reflecting the lush forest, making even a small artificial pool seem quite spacious. This world has no noise pollution, and the fresh air makes people feel comfortable. Of course, this is on the premise of ignoring the guilt brought by the recent prank.

  Lewell spent the entire afternoon doing nothing and even took a short nap in the small boat. The peaceful atmosphere made Lew feel a bit unreal.

  Lü thought that Li Wei didn't intend to make things difficult for him, so he gradually relaxed and thought that he had been thinking too much, assuming the worst about others.

  But what is the actual situation?

  An ancient Chinese saying goes: "A pig to be slaughtered should first be fattened up before being killed."

  Lively clouds gazed at the smiling face of Lü, but in her heart, she was thinking about how to "take care" of him tomorrow.

  Lü suddenly shivered, huh, isn't the weather still quite warm?