Chapter 537: Chapter 394: Both Ends of Mind Talk_1
Gently patting the constantly trembling shoulders of Beren for reassurance, Leo Ray sat back on the leather sofa, continuing to listen to what the mind talk was transmitting.
âRegardless, I couldnât even protect my own hometown, whatâs praiseworthy about the old man fighting for Coldflame for decades?â
At the other end of the mind talk, sounds of the aged voice could be heard, Burt continued to speak: âThus,
Like what I mentioned earlier, I am just a complete failure.â
âBurt elder, you mustnât belittle yourself, if Iâm not mistaken.â
âBack then, the death of Earl Rein didnât seem to be an accident, right?â Shortly thereafter, the clear voice of Joshua was transmitted into the ears of Leo Ray and others.
âThatâs right, three years later when the storm had completely settled down, I personally killed that guy Rein.â
Then, Burtâs unstinting old voice sounded again: âIn this way, I have finally avenged my familyâs grievance.â
âFrom what I understand, Rein was infamously notorious back in the day.â
âHe utilized his noble status and the rights of being a Kingdom General and carried out numerous acts of oppressing the weak and innocent.â
âTherefore, emotionally and rationally, elder, what you did was absolutely correct.â From the other end, Joshuaâs approving voice came through.
At this point, Joshua paused for a moment, then softly asked: âElder Burt, do you want to return to your homeland Crystal Kingdom, or see your brother Beren again?â
After being silent for a moment, Burt replied: âI do want to, of course, itâs been thirty years, and although I have not seen my brother Beren again.
The excited and amazed expressions he had when he listened to my war stories back then.
They still often appear in my mind and I cannot forget them.â
Sighing heavily, Burt continued: âBut, even though I fear nothing on the battlefield.
I never dared to return to the Crystal Kingdom, nor face Beren again.
The look of anger mingled with confusion and hesitation that he had in his eyes when we parted, is still vivid in my memory.
Maybe, that will become a knot in my heart and a regret that I canât untie in my lifetime.â
âElder Burt, donât be too upset, maybe it wonât be long before you two brothers will meet again.â With a clear voice, Joshua comforted.
âIf there really is such a day, I could die with no regretsâŠâ
After finishing his words, both of them fell into silence again.
âJoshua, well done, I will contact you again if something comes up.â
After finishing what he had to say, Leo Ray ended the mind talk from the distant other end.
For a moment, the vast VIP lounge also fell into silence.
At this moment, Beren was still shaking slightly because of excitement even under the comfort of Celia.
After a while, Beren took a deep breath and finally spoke again: âI never expected.
After all these years, my brother kept thinking about the Crystal Kingdom and meâŠâ
At this point, Beren stood up from his seat and bowed to Leo Ray: âThank you Lord for letting me know the truth about what happened that year!â
âThereâs no need for formalities.â Leo Ray gestured for the elderly man in front of him to sit down, immediately speaking: âArchduke Beren,
After all these years, you should have guessed Burtâs intentions all those years ago, shouldnât you?â
âLord, it is indeed so.â
Sitting back down in his seat, Beren took a sip of tea and then replied: âWhen Burt was first banished from here,
I was indeed confused and held a grudge against him in my heart for the first few years.
But as I took the position as the new Crystal Archduke,
With more experience and maturity, I gradually realized that Burt might have been stuck in a predicament all those years ago.
However, in my heart, I stubbornly believed
That it was just my wishful thinking and I categorized myself as the one who is supposed to accept the apology, not the one who owes the apology.â
At this point, the wrinkles on Berenâs aged face deepened. He continued: âUnder this conflicting state of mind, I have always been hoping in my heart
That one day, Burt could return to the Crystal Kingdom to explain everything to me, perhaps I will forgive him then.
However, through the words of Burt just now, I finally understood,
The burden that Burt had been carrying on his shoulders all these years was far heavier than mine.
Perhaps, the person who really needs to apologize, is not Burt, but the stubborn me.â
At these words, Berenâs robust body began to shake uncontrollably again, his face fully stricken with sadness.
âArchduke Beren, you shouldnât be too upset, Burt is currently in Cyan Town, and you two brothers still have a long way ahead.â
Patting Beren gently on the shoulder again, Leo Ray smiled: âLetâs take a trip back to Cyan Town together later.â
âYes, sir! I had just been thinking the same!â Upon hearing this, Beren quickly stood up, his face full of gratitude.
âAlright, go prepare, we will set off in a while.â Nodding at Beren, Leo Ray immediately spoke.
âYes, Lord!â At his words, Beren and Celia bowed and hastily set off to prepare.