MM Racing Chapter 1081: Capitano of Chicken Feathers
Chapter 1081: Capitano of Chicken Feathers
In the letter, the Queen admitted that Capitano's efforts to fight against the abyss, protect Nata, and even maintain stability on the border of Teyvat were all seen by Solstice.
But this recognition is just the beginning of the letter.
Then, things took a sharp turn for the worse, as the Queen made it clear that the plan to seize the Heart of the God of Fire must continue, with no room for negotiation.
She even specifically explained in the letter why she gave up diplomatic means.
The reason is simple. Nata is a country that respects strength. Here, all rules revolve around "power".
If they couldn't snatch the Heart of God from Mavica through a duel, then there was no way they could achieve their goal at the negotiation table.
What made Capitano even more disappointed was the end of the letter.
The Queen stated bluntly that if he could not make up his mind, or felt that it was difficult to complete the task on his own, Solstice would immediately send the Doctor, Alechino, and Tartaglia to Nata to assist him in seizing the Heart of God.
The subtext was clear: Either he would complete the task on his own initiative, or someone else would take over.
In short, the Heart of God must be obtained!
……
After reading the letter, Capitano became more and more depressed, so he simply left the camp and began to walk aimlessly in the wilds of Nata under the moonlight.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, he stopped in the middle of an open meadow.
Capitano suddenly drew the sword from his waist, and the sword shone with a cold light in the moonlight.
He looked at the tip of the sword, without any hesitation, he gripped the hilt with his backhand and stabbed the sword into his heart!
The tip of the sword penetrated the clothes and sank into the flesh.
However, he felt a strange numbness coming from the wound. As I said before, he couldn't die at all!
Capitano smiled bitterly, reached out to grasp the hilt of the sword, and slowly pulled the sword out from his heart.
He looked down at the scar on his chest, then back at the sword in his hand.
At this moment, he vividly explained what it meant to "a mere fatal injury, not worth mentioning".
"Hey, why can't I die..."
……
Capitano was still weighing the pros and cons in his mind.
On one hand, there was the death order issued by the Queen of Winter, which was his unshirkable responsibility as an executive officer of the Fatui.
On the other side was Nata's peace, the land he had tried so hard to protect, and Mavica's stubborn refusal to compromise.
He didn't want to continue fighting with Mavica, nor did he want to see the Doctor and others coming to cause chaos in Nata. However, the curse of immortality and the shackles of the mission put him in a dilemma, leaving him no room to breathe.
Just as he was immersed in this dilemma, not knowing what to do, two figures appeared not far away.
Not far away, Kong and Yuan Shang walked together, preparing to meet up with his sister's family as agreed.
However, considering that Yuanshang's true form is still an abyss monster and is afraid of the Holy Fire of the Holy Fire Arena, Kong plans to go alone when he reaches the range of the Holy Fire of the Holy Fire Arena.
Let Yuan Shang be on standby when the time comes...
As luck would have it, Kong and Yuan Shang wanted to avoid each other, but they didn't expect the footsteps to still startle them.
Capitano glanced at the two approaching people through the black mask with silver trim on his face. When he saw Sora's face, he froze.
"Wait a minute, you are?"
Sora also stopped and looked the man in front of him up and down. He was wearing a Faintulence uniform. He must be Faintulence...
Not wanting to reveal his identity, he pretended to be passing by and greeted calmly, "Are you from the Fatui? What's going on in the wilderness so late at night?"
But Capitano didn't care about Kong's disguise. When he heard Kong's voice, his heart suddenly sank.
This voice is too familiar. You are the crown prince of the last Kanriya dynasty.
He immediately performed a standard Kanriya military salute solemnly to the air: his right hand clenched into a fist, placed on his left chest, and his waist and abdomen slightly bent.
"Kanria, Sky Pillar Knight, Thrane! Greetings to His Royal Highness the Prince!"
"Serren?" Kong frowned slightly when he heard this unfamiliar name and saw the other party salute the Kanreya military. He tried hard to search his mind for memories of Kanreya.
But since the fall of Kanriya, he has forgotten too much of the past after waking up, especially what happened after he became the crown prince, which is even more vague.
He shook his head helplessly and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I don't remember many things about Kanriya, so... I don't seem to remember you."
Hearing this, Capitano slowly lowered his clenched fist and sighed helplessly.
"That's right...it's been five hundred years...by that time you were already listed as the crown prince."
"Although I am a Knight of the Pillar, I rarely have the opportunity to appear before you. Naturally, I cannot compare to the Sword of the Last Light, Dainsleb... With him by your side, I'm sure he will leave a much deeper impression on you."
Although Kong really wanted to chat with this fellow countryman from his second hometown of Kanriya, he really had to hurry and find his sister!
"Although, I really want to catch up with you, but I have something to do?"
Then, Kong handed the task of receiving Capitano to Yuan Shang, saying, "Yuan Shang, please help me receive this fellow Canriya!"
After saying that, Sora hurriedly ran towards the Holy Fire Arena...
The reason why Kong was so anxious was simple: the day he had agreed to meet with his sister was coming soon. The agreed time would be after 12 o'clock in the morning. What if his sister caught him and beat him up the next day?
After all, Ying often doesn't reason with me!
After Kong hurriedly left, Yuan Shang saluted Capitano and introduced himself in a very lively manner:
"Hello, I have many names, such as Tanabe and Yanaka, but you can call me 'Fuchigami' now."
Capitano looked at Fuchigami and greeted him politely, "Hello, Mr. Fuchigami..."
……
Yuanshang is worthy of being a member of the Abyss Cult, with talents that are not related to combat, such as intelligence, social skills, literature, etc., fully filled.
However, Capitano has no sympathy or human emotions towards the monsters of the abyss.
However, Yuanshang became a special case in his heart because of his extraordinary affinity and fluent eloquence.
The two chatted idly, from Kanreya's past to the customs of Nata. Yuanshang always brought up the topic at the right time, and listened quietly when Capitano was silent, never asking questions or judging.
As they chatted, Capitano looked at the "wise man" in front of him who knew his limits, and he could no longer hold back the confusion and pain that had been pent up in his heart, and finally opened his heart to him.
"Actually... I'm really confused right now. I don't want to be an enemy of Mavica. She's Nata's protector and a comrade I recognize."
"I don't want to betray the Ice Queen either. After all, it was Winter who gave me shelter. But the mission lies ahead, and I can't back down."
He leaned over and squatted, gently placing his palms on the ground beneath his feet, feeling the coolness and heaviness of the soil with his fingertips, his tone full of affection.
"But I don't want to end up in a fight with Mavica."
"I have an indissoluble bond with this land. When the abyss first invaded Nata, I was the one who protected this place alongside Mavica."
"Now that the crisis in the Abyss has been resolved, I don't want the hard-earned friendship between Dongzhidong and Nata to be completely shattered because of the God's Heart quest..."
"But I have no choice at all."
Yuan Shang looked at Capitano's inner struggle, rolled his eyes, and quickly came up with an idea.
He did not immediately judge right or wrong, but slowly spoke and asked a shocking question.
"Since you're in a dilemma on both sides, have you ever thought about leaving the Fatui?"
"Leave the Fatui?" Capitano suddenly raised his head, his eyes full of shock. Leaving the Fatui, isn't that betrayal?
"Don't be impatient, Lord Thrane." Yuanshang waved his hand and gave a detailed introduction to the situation of the Abyss Cult.
"Our Abyssal Cult has been dedicated to the revival of Kanria and has made great progress. Whether it's the reserves of resources (Your Highness's notebook) or the sphere of influence, it's enough to give you a stable home."
"As a Kanreya, instead of choosing between the Fatui and Nata, why not come and work for us? The benefits are much better than those of the Fatui!"
As Yuanshang spoke, he counted on his fingers the benefits of joining the Abyss Cult.
"Not only can you participate in the revival of Kanriya, but we can also help you alleviate the pain caused by the undead curse and even find a way to completely remove the curse."
"Most importantly, you no longer have to do things that go against your conscience, and you no longer have to be torn between Zhidong and Nata. Isn't this a better choice than your current situation?"
(Yuan Shang: You'll also receive a set of Prince's bunny girl, maid outfit, and cat girl photo albums!!! Quantities are limited, first come first served!)
Hearing Yuan Shang's explicit request for him to join the Abyss Cult, Capitano refused aloofly:
"I don't have a favorable impression of the Abyss Cult... After all, the Abyss has brought too much disaster to Kanria, Nata, and even Teyvat."
"Although you and His Royal Highness are exceptions, this is not enough to change my overall opinion of the Abyss Cult."
He paused, his eyes falling on the ground beneath his feet again, feeling very confused.
"What's more, Kanriya has been destroyed for hundreds of years. All its former glory and suffering have long been buried in the dust of history."
"Is there any point in bringing it back to life now? Are we going to make those souls who have already rested in peace experience war and suffering again?"
Yuan Shang listened to Capitano's question and scratched his head subconsciously.
In fact, he did not have a deep obsession with the specific significance of reviving Kanriya. After all, this was more of an empty demand. As a subordinate, he only needed to obey orders and assist in the progress.
However, in response to Capitano's question, he carefully relayed the reasons that Kong had given him.
"Well, these are the Prince's thoughts."
"He felt that when Kanreya was destroyed, many ordinary people were innocent. They had done nothing wrong, but they had to bear the punishment of heaven for the mistakes of a few people. This in itself was unfair."
"That's why he wanted to revive Kanriya, give an explanation to those innocent people, and seek justice from heaven. In his opinion, such a resurrection is necessary."