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The day after his father said those words to him, he disappeared. Edric felt shrouded in a sense of foreboding. His father's sudden disappearance was not only worrying, but also brought a deep sense of loss and unease. Despite his complex feelings towards his father, Edric could not hide his concern and love for him.
He began searching everywhere in the estate, passing through the deserted hall, entering the dusty rooms, and every corner echoed his calls, "Father! Father! Where are you?" Every stone and every piece of wood in the estate seemed to tell the story of the rise and fall of the House of Heraldry.
As time passed, Edric's mood gradually shifted from anxiety to despair. He searched every corner of the estate, even places he and his father hadn't visited in a long time, but still found no trace of his father. The estate felt like a huge maze, each step reminding him that he had lost the last of his family.
Edric stood in the center of the estate, surrounded by endless silence and emptiness. He felt powerless, as if abandoned in this crumbling family, utterly alone. A glint of despair flashed in his eyes, but more than that, he was worried about his father's safety. He couldn't understand why his father would disappear after saying those words on that fateful night.
Edric's footsteps quickened on the path to Archangel, and his strange intuition grew stronger. With each step, his heart beat faster, drawing him towards the mecha parked in the warehouse.
As he arrived at the warehouse, he was greeted by the sight of the bottles his father had carelessly discarded after getting drunk last night, scattered around Archangel. A sense of foreboding washed over Edric, a deep fear and unease that spread through him, making his movements hesitant and heavy.
He climbed into the mecha that he hadn't touched since he was eighteen, every movement filled with deep nostalgia and a conflicting sense of disgust. When he opened the cockpit, time seemed to stand still. Before him lay a heartbreaking scene - his father lay quietly in the mecha, his face carrying unfinished dreams and regrets, his body already cold, clearly having passed away some time ago.
In that moment, Edric's world seemed to collapse. He felt a wave of emptiness and sorrow rush over him, tears falling involuntarily. His father, once a hero on the battlefield, had finally left this world in this quiet corner. Edric's breathing became rapid, his hand gently touching his father's cold cheek, his heart filled with endless questions and regret.
Archangel, which once witnessed countless glorious and tragic mecha battles of the House of Heraldry, has now become the final resting place of Edric's father. In that quiet space, Edric softly whispers to his father, whom he has always revered and been proud of, expressing his love and reluctance.
Since that tragic day, Edric's life seems to have lost direction and meaning. He became depressed, idle all day, as if waiting for something, yet not knowing what he was waiting for. Lost in memories, Edric's eyes are empty, as if he has lost his former radiance.
He said to the village elder, "Even the most magnificent play will eventually come to an end. No matter how brilliant the days, there will come a time for them to fade away." His voice was filled with helplessness and sadness, as if he was reminiscing about the past glory while also mocking the mercilessness of his own fate.
He shook his head and said mockingly, "The time is not on my side... The time is not on my side... Who would have thought that one day the House of Heraldry would have no wars to fight?" As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly let out a bitter laugh. This laughter was full of sarcasm and self-mockery, as if mocking his own life, mocking the decline of his family, and mocking the changes in the whole world.
village elder looked at Edric with a heart full of sympathy and compassion. He wanted to comfort the young man, but he also knew that some wounds were beyond the understanding and solace of outsiders. All he could do was silently accompany Edric, listening to his laughter, his sarcasm, and feeling the deep despair and helplessness within him.
Edric's laughter gradually ceased, replaced by a profound silence. He gazed out the window, his eyes seemingly filled with endless longing for the past and deep confusion about the future. He knew he had to face this changed world, the decline of his family, and his own future. But in this moment, everything felt so empty and uncertain.
The village chief looked at Edric, this man who was once noble but now seemed so lost and lonely. He gently patted Edric on the shoulder and said in a gentle yet firm tone, "Life still goes on. Tonight... let's just forget about everything for now. Our village happens to have a celebration today to celebrate the harvest. You should join us too!"
Edric lowered his head, a hint of confusion and helplessness flashing in his eyes. His voice was somewhat hoarse as he said, "I don't think so... I'm not that kind of person..."
The village chief gently interrupted him, "Tonight, there is no distinction between you and me. We are all just passing through this world. Please be sure to come and join our celebration. You are also a part of this world and have the right to enjoy these simple pleasures."
His words revealed a profound radiance of human nature, that kind of inclusiveness and acceptance, like a warm current slowly seeping into Edric's heart. Edric's heart seemed to waver, and his eyes began to flicker with a hint of contemplation.
The village chief's smile is as warm as a spring breeze. He softly says, "In our small village, everyone is family. Tonight, let's celebrate this reunion together."
Edric lifts his head, a hint of complex emotions flashing in his eyes. Perhaps this is exactly what he needs - a night of forgetfulness, a sense of belonging. He nods slowly in agreement. In this moment, he seems to have let go of the burden of his identity, becoming a member of this village, an ordinary person, someone who can enjoy simple happiness.
The village chief's smile was filled with satisfaction and joy. He knew that for Edric, this might be a new beginning, an opportunity to regain hope in life.
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