The Sea of ​​Death is still so lifeless, except for the Freedom Number once a month, no one comes in or out here.

Gong Hao sat in the port of Purgatory Island with his knees in his arms, looking at the seabirds flying in the distance.

It has been three months since the little princess left.

Since Avril left, Gong Hao obviously felt the change in the attitude of the people around him towards him.

If people in the past looked at themselves, they might have just looked at them with some appreciation or admiration, then now they look at themselves with some awe.

Yes, it was awe. The servants cast awesome eyes at him, which other servants had never enjoyed before, and even Andrew spoke politely to him.

Before that, although Gong Hao's work had always been very satisfied with Andrew, he had said to Gong Hao, such as: "How is the work today? If you have any need, just tell me. Xiu Yi, you are the best servant I have ever met." Such words?

He no longer called Gong Hao's surname, but directly called his name intimately.

In addition, Andrew even specifically allowed him to move around when there was nothing to do.

That's why Gong Hao can sit in the harbor so easily and look into the distance.

Before that, he wanted to come to the port once, and even asked Siser to be a deliveryman.

In just one year, Siser was gone, but he became the most powerful servant on the island.

But so what?

The most powerful ant is still just ant, and the most powerful servant is still just a servant.

Andrew looked at him differently because even in that case, he never gave up his duties and did every job seriously. But if he dared to openly be lazy in the name of a "Guardian Knight" who did not meet the legal status, or even disrespect to his master, he fully believed that Hines would throw him into the Death Canyon without hesitation. Even if Avril was angry, Hines would not be afraid.

Strick VI might kill a group of ministers for his daughter, but would never kill the alchemist who was very important to the rise of the empire for a servant.

So Gong Hao was as dedicated as ever.

He would go hunting with Lancelot every morning and spend it in the library when he came back at noon. Now when some apprentices need to find data, Gong Hao no longer needs to read the books, but can tell them the answer directly.

In the afternoon, Gong Hao was responsible for inspecting the work of servants in various regions, reminding them to pay attention to things, arranging their respective responsibilities, supervising and recording everyone's work performance.

In the evening, he always came to the port alone and watched the sea here, even though the sea was so lifeless.

Every time he would ask himself, as a servant, if he had reached his peak, as a servant?

The answer is no.

But the problem is that it is also extremely difficult to go further on the current basis.

He hoped that he could break through his identity as a servant and enter the core circle of Purgatory Island. But his identity bound him, and even if Andrew valued him, he would not give him an apprentice.

One day is a servant, and one life is a servant!

The concept of hierarchy is deeply rooted and cannot be changed so easily.

Fink hurriedly ran over from the castle and came to the port. When he saw Gong Hao, he shouted: "Xuyi, Xiuyi!"

Gong Hao turned around and said, "What happened?"

"They are going to take me away, and the Liberty is coming in five days. They said no one can work on Purgatory Island for a year, so I have to leave. I don't know where I'm going, and Andrew doesn't tell me. But I don't want to leave you."

"Didn't Andrew say I'll leave?"

"He said you won't leave because the little princess said she would see you again next year, and Andrew was very satisfied with you, and he said you would be the only exception."

Speaking of this, Fink felt a little sad. He looked at Gong Hao: "Xuyi, I don't want to leave you. You have taken care of me a lot this year... I know. Last time you said you can't live without me... Actually... I can't live without you. I know you said that on purpose."

Fink's voice was choked and tears flashed in his eyes.

Gong Hao looked at Fink blankly, and was also a little confused for a moment.

He once mentioned to Andrew that he hoped to keep Fink, but Andrew said nothing at that time.

At that time, he knew that the situation was not good.

Sure enough, the bad news came today and Fink was going to be taken away.

After Siser, another friend is about to leave.

Poor Fink, he didn't know what kind of experience he would face, his tears are just because he couldn't bear to part with his friends.

Gong Hao walked over and hugged Fink gently: "Fink, my friend, do you believe me?"

"I've always believed in you."

"Then I want to tell you a story now, you must remember it."

"Oh well."

"This story is very simple. There is a group of rabbits that are about to be taken away by the hunter. The hunter wants to kill them and eat them. He always kills one, eats one... and eats one..."

"I don't understand, Xiuyi, this story is not good at all."

"Listen to me, Fink, among the bunches, there was one of them desperate. He had to find a way to escape. But he had no chance. What should you do if you said he should do?"

"Resist?" Fink asked.

Gong Hao shook his head and said, "No, it's waiting. For those rabbits, although living is a torment, as long as it is still alive, it will at least have hope."

"You mean...wait? Shouldn't you fight?"

"No, it's not a struggle. The struggle will make the hunter work harder, and the rabbit's strength cannot be greater than that of the hunter. So you must be silent, pretend to die, wait, and try your best to survive, and then until a moment when the hunter is careless and suddenly runs away. Even if you can't do this, you have to drag down time. As a rabbit waiting to be slaughtered, if you can't resist, at least you must let yourself be the last one into the oil pan. Remember, there is always hope before entering the oil pan."

"I don't understand what you are talking about?" Fink said in a daze.

Gong Hao sighed: "I can't bear to leave you, Fink. Remember my story, but don't tell anyone to listen. If one day you are in danger, I mean if... then even if you can't hide, at least you have to learn to procrastinate."

"Then what?"

"Pray." Gong Hao replied.

Fink went back with a confused look on his face. He couldn't understand what Gong Hao was saying.

Gong Hao couldn't make it too clear. If he told Fink that all the servants taken away were killed, he would be frightened. Fink could not have deceived Andrew's eyes, he was too tender.

Still sitting alone by the sea, Gong Hao stared at the sky in a daze.

Siser is gone, and Fink is leaving. Friends after friend is about to leave him.

Yesterday was Siser, today was Fink, tomorrow, maybe it's my turn.

As long as you are still a servant, you cannot get rid of this fate!

Maybe it's time to take the initiative.

He must break through the shackles of the identity of a servant, otherwise he will never be able to escape the threat of death!

Now that I take action, I may not be sure of success, but I still have a chance to save Fink's life.

After thinking for a long time, he finally made up his mind and stood up.

He walked towards the castle.

"Mr. Andrew."

"What, Glair?" Andrew was doing some alchemy experiments in his own laboratory, which seemed to be regulating some kind of potion. He said without raising his head: "It's my working time, and I remember I told you not to disturb me at this time."

"I'm sorry, sir, this is the report record this month. There are a lot of them. I thought it would be better to give it to you in advance."

"I'll see it on the table over there."

"Yes, sir." Gong Hao walked over with the records. He turned to see Andrew didn't care. He gently placed a report in a stack of old records. If he didn't look through the pile of old records, he wouldn't have found that report anyway.

After doing this, he left the alchemy tower and walked towards the lake.

At this time, Lancelot was practicing by the lake.

"What? You said you would like to have a week of extreme training starting today?" Lancelot was surprised.

"Yes, I hope to be able to do a week-long extreme training. I think I'm still too weak."

Lancelot thought for a while and finally nodded: "Okay, I can help you, but do you have that time?"

“I can train at night.”

"Then you will be inactive when you wake up the next day."

"There won't be any problem, adults don't need to be as high as last time."

"So well, it's up to you. But I want to tell you that it's useless for just seven days."

"I understand, Lord Lancelot, but I still hope to be able to receive your training. For me, being able to receive your guidance, even if it is only one more day, is a lifetime of luck."

"You're always so good at talking, little guy." Lancelot smiled.

After saying goodbye to Lancelot, Gong Hao returned to the castle.

He went around the various areas first.

In the ninth area, the saber-toothed beast shook its tail excitedly when he saw Gong Hao's arrival.

"Burke." Gong Hao said: "Baoya seems to miss me very much."

"Yes, Chief of servants." The new servant said respectfully.

"You go out for a while, I want to have a conversation with Baya. I have done your work for you."

"yes."
To be continued...