Awakening the War God

Chapter 29 The Little Girl

Chapter 29 The Little Girl

The word "loneliness" can sometimes be truly oppressive.

Just like Gabriel Edwards, he always felt as if he didn't belong to this world.

Born without knowing where he came from, and not knowing where he will go.

While the world is illuminated, only he hides in a dark corner.

Having been in the corner for so long, even when he steps out, he wears a mask.

That mask is just to fit in, it's not truly him.

In a lifetime, one will always leave something behind.

But he always felt that even if he died immediately, he wouldn't have made the slightest impact on the world.

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"Thank you, Zoe!"

Gabriel Edwards took a sip of wine, feeling warmth in his body and heart. "Actually, I quite like my current name, Gabriel Edwards. It's like that in the pitch-black night, I was fished out from the Hong River. So, the name Gabriel Edwards quite fits me."

"But no matter how much I like my current name, I can't help but wonder, what was my name before? Which surname from the hundred surnames belongs to me?"

"People are strange, always searching for things that don't belong to them now."

Even though he said that he actually felt...

...that his name was chosen hastily.

Zoe Evans gently shook her head, "That's not true, Gabriel. The name and memories of your past have always been yours. It's just that they are misplaced in time and space now, but one day, they will intersect."

"Zoe, you always speak so poetically!" Gabriel Edwards stretched his body and laughed.

Zoe Evans's words always struck a chord in his heart.

"Really?" Zoe Evans said with a gentle smile on her face, "Gabriel, actually, the name Gabriel Edwards was chosen by me on behalf of my father for you."

"Really? Not Christopher?" Gabriel Edwards was slightly surprised, then delighted, "I knew it! Christopher isn't that cultured. How could he have chosen such a meaningful name for me? But why did you always hide this thing and say the name was from your father?"

Years ago, when Christopher Evans rescued him from the Hong River, he woke up with no memory of himself.

At that time, Christopher Evans named him Gabriel Edwards.

He had always believed that it was Christopher Evans who had named him.

Today, the truth emerged. It was Zoe Evans who had named him.

But why was this fact hidden?

He found it a bit strange.

Zoe Evans's eyes, bright and lively, moved like those of a sprite.

A mix of innocence and playfulness, she uttered a word: "Secret!"

Gabriel Edwards smiled wryly and shook his head.

How did this girl start playing riddles with him?

After some casual chat, most of his worries were alleviated.

After a few drinks, Gabriel Edwards then told Zoe Evans about everything that had happened in the past few days.

His romantic night with Ava Foster, the opening of one of the eight memory gates, the conflict with the Davis family, and so on.

He told Zoe Evans everything, holding nothing back.

"Zoe, actually, I'm still a bit conflicted. Breaking the past's tranquility and acting so aggressively, was it right?"

After sharing all this, Gabriel Edwards felt a weight lifted off his shoulders.

He also voiced his ultimate concern.

Originally, he could have just been a common designated driver and lived a peaceful life.

But the instincts of his body and the depths of his heart seemed to urge him to stir up trouble and seek his lost memories.

In the end, he followed his heart.

But at this moment, he wasn't sure if it was right or wrong.

Zoe Evans listened intently, holding a teacup in both hands, and said softly, "Gabriel, I think you're right. Your eight memory gates are actually the path to finding your past self."

"And some things are destined to happen, no matter how much you agonize over them."

"Just like your extraordinary skills. They are memories ingrained in your body's instincts, and you can't just shake them off."

"And what you're doing now is also an instinct of your original character. Even if you were to start over ten thousand times, you would still act the same way."

"You would save Ava Foster and fight with the Davis family."

"And if you always stay true to your heart and do what you believe is right, you will eventually find yourself and return to your true self."

"But there's one thing I want to remind you, Gabriel."

"What is it?" Gabriel Edwards asked, listening intently.

Zoe Evans said, "Gabriel, your greatest reliance is actually yourself. But to maximize your potential, it's not that simple."

"The colder and more ruthless you are, the stronger you become."

"The fewer attachments you have, the more invincible you become."

"Gabriel's weakness isn't within yourself, but in the people around you."

"As you move forward and overcome loneliness, various emotions will settle on your shoulders, becoming shackles."

"If one day, everyone around you is someone you care about and want to protect, then you might become more and more restricted."

"So, whether to be an invincible lone ranger or a person full of worldly concerns, you must make a choice in the end."

Gabriel Edwards fell silent.

Zoe Evans's words felt like a sudden enlightenment.

Yes, if he had no attachments, with his unbeatable skills, he would be invincible.

Zoe was reminding him not to be easily swayed by emotions.

Family, love, and friendship would hinder his steps.

"Thank you, Zoe. I understand what you mean."

With a solemn gaze, Gabriel Edwards took another sip of wine.

But emotions are the hardest to fathom and grasp.

He couldn't be sure of anything now.

Zoe Evans added, "Oh, Gabriel, there's one more thing I must remind you of! I think you should be wary of Mr. Brooks. He might be your biggest enemy in Silverwood."

Gabriel Edwards suddenly looked up, stunned.

Then he smiled and said, "Zoe, sometimes I doubt if you're really just eighteen. Chatting with you is truly delightful."

Zoe Evans seemed to see through his thoughts.

Today, after talking to Tyler Brooks, he had a rather good first impression of the man.

This favorable impression, upon reflection, was now rather chilling.

"Of course, I am eighteen. It's just that I've read a variety of books. I've read the history of Dragon Kingdom many times as if they were novels."

Zoe Evans had a pure smile on her face, looking innocent and lovely.

"Thank you so much this time. To be honest, I was deceived by Mr. Brooks's scholarly and refined demeanor. Now that I think about it, his appearance is quite suspicious," Gabriel Edwards said meaningfully.

"Oh, I saw in the news a few days ago that a supervision team is coming to Silverwood," Zoe Evans mentioned casually.

A thought flashed in Gabriel Edwards's mind, and he murmured, "Are you suggesting that Mr. Brooks might have become a mediator because of the supervision team's arrival. He didn't want any conflicts between me and the Davis family during this period, so the supervision team wouldn't have any leverage?"

"In other words, Mr. Brooks himself might have significant issues, so he wants the supervision team to leave Silverwood quickly?"

The more he thought about it, the more alarmed he became. Zoe Evans's reminder was indeed timely.

For such a young girl to have such a political sensitivity was truly beyond belief.

Seeing that she had given enough warnings, Zoe Evans took a sip of her tea and suddenly changed the subject, "Gabriel, Horizon College in Sapphire Peaks wants to admit me in advance!"

"Horizon College?" Gabriel Edwards, deep in thought, suddenly looked up, his face filled with surprise, "Congratulations, Zoe! Horizon College is the best university in Dragon Kingdom. Now you don't even have to take the entrance exam, you can be admitted in. Your father must be overjoyed when he hears about this!"

Being admitted in advance, especially by the best university in the whole of Dragon Kingdom.

Zoe's excellence could no longer be hidden.

However, Zoe Evans said, "But I still want to take the exam because my goal is not Horizon College, but the University of Science and Technology in Silverwood."

"University of Science and Technology in Silverwood?" Gabriel Edwards said with a hint of surprise, "Zoe, although University of Science and Technology in Silverwood is also very prestigious, one of the top ten universities in the country, it seems to be a bit inferior compared to Horizon College. If you have the opportunity to go to Horizon College, why would you give it up?"

Zoe Evans explained, "Gabriel, as you know, I've always had a passion for physics. I've written several papers that were published in the Physics Weekly. A physics professor from University of Science and Technology in Silverwood saw them and invited me to apply there."

"This professor appreciates me a lot and will recommend me to join a global physics academic organization called 'Light of Holy Learning'. That organization is something I've always dreamt of being a part of."

Hearing this, Gabriel Edwards couldn't judge it.

He couldn't reach the heights Zoe Evans had achieved.

After some thought, he said to Zoe Evans, "I believe you. With your intelligence, I don't need to worry about you. Since you've made up your mind, I support you. If your stubborn father tries to stop you, remember that I will stand by your side!"

Zoe Evans was an incredibly independent girl.

Independent in thought and action.

If it weren't for her unfortunate blood disease, she would undoubtedly be a future scientific master in Dragon Kingdom.

"Thank you, Gabriel. Cheers!"

Zoe Evans smiled gently, raising her teacup to clink with Gabriel Edwards's wine glass...