Chapter 7 The Fifth Hero Cherishes Each Other

one Barcelona, ​​1958 Years later, if these twenty-three guests are lucky enough to reunite for a happy occasion, they will surely have fond memories of Fermin.Romero.Torres bid farewell to the unforgettable night before being single. It's the end of a period!Professor Ambergerk held up the sparkling wine and announced loudly, expressing the feelings of everyone present. For Fermin's farewell bachelor party, Gustavo.The women of the Barcelo family compared it to the Latin lover Rudolph.Valentino's death.On a clear night in February 1958, the party took place in the White Pigeon Ballroom, where the bridegroom-to-be led a performance of several ecstasy tangos. Time has long been an old secret.

For the first time ever, my father went out to party. He hired a semi-professional dance band for a very cheap price. The wild melody brought back the distant memories of the groom-to-be. In the forgotten large casino in Cuba, there used to be the scenery and style of people from all over the world fighting wits on the stage.That night, almost everyone put aside their reserve and rushed onto the dance floor to dance joyfully with Fermin, who was twisting his skeleton-like body obliviously. Barcelo managed to persuade his father to drink several glasses of vodka, claiming that it was just mineral water with a few drops of Montsello spiced wine. After a while, everyone witnessed the rare scene with their own eyes, and his father actually danced clumsily Here he is, the woman who dances with him is Rosidot, the soul who planned this grand event, and one of the women's army specially invited to stir up the atmosphere.

My goodness!I marveled in a low voice, because the father in front of me actually twisted his waist, and at the same time hit the buttocks of the mature aunt in accordance with the rhythm of the music. Barceló moved among the guests, busy distributing cigars and commemorative cards, which were small cards commissioned by a printing house that specialized in various communion, baptism and obituary cards.The paper chosen for the commemorative card is very detailed, with Fermin’s caricature printed on it, dressed as an angel, and making gestures as if intending to talk loudly: Fermin.Romero.Torres

Nine? ?1958 The romantic talent withdraws from the rivers and lakes 1958︱19? ? The father of the family is coming soon Fermin, who had been depressed for a long time, finally found the long-lost happiness and peace today.Half an hour before the carnival, I accompanied him to the Lewis Restaurant, where Professor Ambergerck was waiting, and he told us that that morning, he went to the household registration office and brought Oswald.Dario.Various relevant materials and documents carefully copied by Mortensen and his disciple Xiaolu. Brother Fermin!Professor An announced solemnly.I hereby formally welcome you to the world of the living, followed by the handover ceremony, at Dani.Witnessed by Mr. Sembele and friends at Louis Restaurant, I hand over my brand new legal ID card to you.

The emotional Fermin looked carefully at his new certificate. How did you accomplish this miracle? Let's skip the technical part for now.It is worthy of special praise here that there is such a sincere and close friend, so that you can legally marry, and then have children, so that Romero.The Torres family continued to prosper, and he gave it his all, determined to turn things around, and there was almost nothing he couldn't do!Fermin.Professor Ann said. Fermin looked at me with tears in his eyes, and then he hugged me so hard that I almost suffocated.I can say without a doubt that it was one of the happiest moments of my life.

two After an hour and a half of carnival, I decided to take a short break, so I approached the bar, intending to find some non-alcoholic drinks to quench my thirst. At this time, for the designated drink of the night, lemon blue I can't even drink a drop of rum.The bartender handed me a glass of cold boiled water, and then, I leaned against the bar and watched the carnival figures on the dance floor.I didn't realize until later that Rosidore was on the other side of the bar.Holding a glass of sparkling wine in both hands, she looked sadly at the party she had planned.According to Fermin's narration, Luo Xido should be almost thirty-five years old, but nearly twenty years of her career as a goddess left many traces of time on her face, even under the half-bright lantern, The Queen of Rue Escudière still looks much older than she is.

I walked up to her with a big smile on my face. Rosita, you are very beautiful today!I said it against my will very politely. She was wearing her best clothes, and her hair could be seen to have been done in a high-end beauty salon, but in my eyes, Rosita was so sad that night. Rose, are you all right? Look at him, poor fellow, so skinny, and still dancing! Her gaze was fixed on Fermin, and I knew that she always regarded him as the hero who stood up to save her back then, and after twenty years of wandering in the streets, perhaps, he was among all the men she knew The only nice guy. Mr Dani, I don't know what to say to Fermin, but I'm not going to the wedding tomorrow.

How can this work?Rosita, Fermin saved the big seat for you Rosidore looked sad. I know, but I can't go. why?Although I opened my mouth to ask questions, I probably already knew the answer to her in my heart. Because I will be very sad, but I also hope that Mr. Fermin and his wife live a happy life. Rosidore began to sob faintly.I was speechless for a while, so I could only step forward and hug her. I've always loved him, you know?From the moment I met him.I knew that I would not be his marriage partner, but in his eyes, I was Rosette anyway. Fermin loves you so much!Rosidot, you must never forget this matter!

Roshido broke free from my arms, and then wiped away her tears embarrassingly.She looked at me with a smile, then shrugged. I'm sorry to make you laugh, but I'm stupid enough that after a few drinks I don't even know what stupid things I said. It's all right, Roshido. I handed over the cup of boiling water in my hand, and she immediately took it. As for people, one day they will find that youth will never come back, just like a train, it has already gone far away, you know? There's always a next train, Rosidore.There always will be. Rosette nodded. That's why I can't go to the wedding.A few months ago I met a gentleman from Reus.He was a good man and his wife passed away.He was a good dad, he ran a scrap yard and he often visited me in Barcelona.He has proposed to me.Do you know?Both of us are very clear in our hearts, it is too pitiful to be old without a companion, and as for me, I have long seen the truth, I no longer have the capital to earn a living on the street.Jamon, the gentleman from Reus, asked me to accompany him on a trip.His children have all grown up and left home, and he has worked hard all his life.He said he wanted to see the world before he died and asked me to go with him.He wanted me to travel with him as a wife, not a used-and-throw whore.The cruise ship leaves early tomorrow morning.Jamon said that there is a captain who can help people witness marriages on the high seas. If not, then you can find a priest at any port to witness marriages.

Does Fermin know? As if he heard it in the distance, Fermin suddenly paused on the dance floor and stared at us eagerly.He opened his arms towards Rosita, begging for tenderness with a lecherous piggy expression.Roshido chuckled and shook her head lightly. Before she walked slowly to the dance floor to dance the last dance with the favorite of her life, she turned her head to take care of me: Take good care of him for me, Dani.There is only one Fermin in the world! The band had stopped playing, and everyone cleared the way on the dance floor to meet Rosita.Fermin held her hands tightly.The lights of the Baige Ballroom gradually dimmed, and a spotlight was lit in the darkness, and a hazy circle of light fell on the feet of the two of them.The others retreated to the sidelines automatically, and the band slowly played the poignant Bolero.Fermin hugged Luoxido's waist.He looked into her eyes affectionately. In Barcelona many years ago, a pair of lovers who once knew and cherished each other completely forgot themselves at this moment, embracing and dancing together for the last time.At the end of the dance, Fermin kissed Rosita's lips, and she, who was already in tears, caressed his face. Then, she walked out of the gate slowly without saying goodbye.

three The band played a piece of Cuban pop music, and the liveliness of the scene was restored. Oswald, who has written countless love letters and seen the sorrows of the world.Dario.Mortensen, hurry up and urge the disciples to return to the dance floor, and make sure to pretend that nothing happened.The dejected Fermin was no longer interested, so he approached the bar and sat on the high chair next to me. Fermin, are you all right? He nodded slightly. I want to get out and get some air, Dani. Wait for me, I'll get my coat. We walked along Thayer Street towards Rambala Avenue, and we walked only fifty meters forward when we caught a glimpse of a familiar figure swaying slowly in front of us. Hello!Dani, isn't that your father? Um!That's him, as drunk as an alcoholic. I never in my life expected to see this scene.Fermin said. me too! We quickened our pace to catch up. When my father saw us, his eyes were blank and he grinned stupidly. what time is ithe asked. It's very late! I think so too.I said, Fermin, what a wonderful event tonight!Look at those girls!Yo those asses!It's almost unbearable! I gave him an annoyed look.Fermin grabbed his arm, and then pulled him forward. Mr. Sempere, I never expected that you would say such a thing!You are really drunk, you'd better stop talking casually!Otherwise you will regret it later. Father nodded in response, suddenly ashamed. well!It's all a big bad guy in Barcelona, ​​I don't know what he gave me to drink, but I'm always a drinker nothing!You go back to drinking a baking soda now, get some sleep, and wake up tomorrow morning with another good guy. I feel like I'm going to throw up! Fermin and I helped my father to his feet, poor guy, who vomited up all the wine that night.I held his sweating brow with one hand until he had completely vomited out of his stomach, and we helped him sit down on a porch step to rest. Take a deep breath!Mr. Mori. Father closed his eyes and nodded.Fermin and I exchanged glances. I said, aren't you getting married soon? Tomorrow afternoon! So fast!Congratulations! thank you!Mr. Mori.I think we should walk home with you slowly, shall we? Father nodded in agreement. Come!Let's go now!never mind. The dry cold wind blows in gusts, which made my father's head clearer.Ten minutes after we had walked down Santa Ana Street, he had recognized his position, and by this time poor Father was mortified at his gaffe.Perhaps, he had never been so drunk in his life. please!Don't mention what happened today to anyone.He begged us so. When I was about 20 meters away from the bookstore, I found someone sitting on the porch of that building.The large streetlights in front of Horba's department store on the corner of Angel Gate Street reveal the figure of a young girl with a suitcase on her lap.As soon as she saw us, she stood up immediately. We have guests!Fermin murmured. The father saw her first.I noticed that his expression was different, and suddenly there was a very dignified calm on his face, as if the usual formality returned to normal in an instant.He moved forward to the young girl, but suddenly stopped. Isabella?I heard him call out like that. I was afraid that he was still insane due to drunkenness, and I was even more afraid that if he accidentally fell down on the street, I took a few steps forward to follow.Just then, I saw her. Four She must have been seventeen at the most.At this time, she ran forward and stood under the street lamp in front of the commercial building, greeted us with a shy smile on her face, and raised her hand as a greeting gesture. I'm Sophia!She gave her name with a slightly foreign accent. Her father stared at her dumbfounded, as if he saw a ghost.I swallowed hard, my whole body shuddering.The girl's appearance can be called a replica of her mother, as if she walked out of the few photos on her father's desk. I am Sophia.The girl said it again, looking a little embarrassed.your niece in naples Sophia's father stammered.ah!Yes, Sophia! Fortunately, Fermin was present, and it was entirely up to him to control the scene.He nudged me, which immediately awakened me from my wallow in astonishment, and then explained to the girl that Mr. Sempere happened to be slightly unwell. It's like this, we just went out for a few drinks together, and this poor guy started dozing off after drinking a glass of mineral water.Don't mind him, girl, he's not usually so stupid! At the gate we found an urgent telegram from Aunt Lola, tucked under the gate because no one was home, and it mentioned exactly the time of the girl's arrival. Back upstairs in the apartment, Fermin settled my father on the sofa to rest, and then he told me to make a pot of hot coffee.At the same time, he took the opportunity to chat with the girl for a few words, asked her how the trip was going, and talked about some other ordinary topics. At this time, his father gradually recovered his strength. Sophia, with her charming accent and the lively and lovely demeanor of a young girl, told us that she arrived at Gare de France at ten o'clock that night, and then she took a taxi from the train station to Plaza de Catalunya.After arriving here, she found that no one was home, so she found a small restaurant nearby and stayed until the store closed.Then, she just sat under the colonnade and waited quietly, believing that someone would show up sooner or later.The father remembered the letter from her mother that said Sofia was coming to Barcelona, ​​but he hadn't expected it to happen so soon. I'm so sorry to keep you waiting on the street for so long!said the father.Usually I don't go out at this time, but tonight to celebrate Fermin's farewell to the bachelor, so Upon hearing the good news, Sophia was also elated. She immediately got up and kissed Fermin on the cheek to express her congratulations.Although Fermin had withdrawn from the battlefield of bachelors, he still couldn't hide his excitement and invited her to attend the wedding on the spot. After we chatted for half an hour, Bi Ya, who had just returned home from Bernarda's farewell bachelor party, heard lively voices in the house when she went upstairs, so she knocked on the door.When she walked into the dining room, the moment she saw Sophia for the first time, her face turned pale, and then she glanced at me. This is my cousin Sofia, she lives in Naples.I introduce to her.She went to study in Barcelona and will live here for a while Bi Ya tried her best to conceal the panic in her heart, and greeted her naturally. This is my wife, Bia Trish. Please, just call me Bi Ya, no one calls me Bi Ya Cui Shi at all. With the passage of time and the aroma of coffee, the impact of Sophia's sudden visit is gradually diminishing. After a while, Bi Ya reminded us that this poor girl must be exhausted, and it is best to go to bed early, and it will not be too late to talk tomorrow. Even on a big day.She put Sophia in my childhood bedroom, and Fermin, after making sure that his father would not fall out of bed again, decided to go back to rest.Bi Ya also assured Sophia that she could lend a dress to attend the wedding.At this time, Fermin could still smell the sparkling wine in his breath even if he was two meters away. Just as he was about to speak out against the curves of Shuangshu's figure, I quickly touched him and shut him up in time. On the shelf is a group photo of my parents on their wedding day, watching us silently. The three of us sat in the dining room, staring at the photo with undiminished wonder. It is simply carved out of the same mold!Fermin muttered to himself. Bi Ya looked at me from the side, trying to read my thoughts.She took my hand, smiled, and tried to change the subject. How about it?How was the atmosphere at your party? Solemn and solemn.Fermin said seriously.How about the girls? Our parties are anything but serious. Fermin looked at me gravely. I'll just say it!When encountering this kind of thing, women are better at messing around than us! Bi Ya showed a mysterious smile. Who are you talking about messing with?Fermin Please forgive me for being outspoken for a while, Miss Bi Ya, I am born with a nagging nature, and if I don't pay attention, stupid things will come out.The conscience of heaven and earth!No one can compare to your virtue and self-cultivation. In order to avoid insulting you again, I am willing to keep silent from now on, live in isolation for the rest of my life, and quietly repent of my mistakes. Yeah?At that time, the sun will come out from the west!Bi Ya deliberately ridiculed him. She gave us both an angry look, as if we were only eleven years old. I think you two can start your pre-wedding seawall walk tradition. Fermin and I looked at each other. all right!move!You better show up at church tomorrow on time five At this midnight hour, the only restaurant we could find that was still open was the Sambanet restaurant on Moncada Street.We were really sorry, and were very accommodating when they were busy cleaning up. We hung out there a little longer, and when it was time to close, everyone learned that Fermin was going to be a married man in a few hours, The boss specifically expressed his condolences to him and gave us a bottle of the restaurant's special wine. come on!Nothing is too difficult for you. We wandered through the alleys of the usually devastated coastal area until the sky was stained with a lavender, and we knew it was time, the groom and best man, that is me, we would walk along the jetty together, and then Sit down and greet the dawn, and you will see the biggest mirage in the world, the Barcelona reflected in the clear water of the harbor at dawn. We sat there with our feet dangling over the edge of the pier, drinking the bottle of wine that Sambanet had given us.The wine was swallowed one after another, and the two silently stared at the city in front of them, following the flight path of a flock of seagulls, watching them build a sky arch between the dome of Notre Dame Church and the spiers of the General Post Office.Looking at the top of Montjuk Mountain in the distance, the dark blockhouse stands high, like a mysterious bird of prey, eagerly looking at the city at the foot of the mountain. A large ship blew its horn, piercing the silence of the sky, and then, at the other end of the pier where domestic ships were docked, a large cruise ship weighed anchor and was about to leave the port for sea.After the cruise ship left the berth, the propeller started suddenly, and deep ripples were cut out on the sea surface of the port, and the bow of the ship moved towards the sea.Dozens of passengers had already gathered at the stern, waving goodbye hastily.I couldn't help but wonder if Rosidore was in it too, with the aging owner of the Reus scrap yard.Fermin stared at the cruise ship, full of thoughts. Dani, do you think she will be happy in the future? and you?Fermin, do you think you will be happy in the future? We watched as the ship drifted away, and the figures gradually shrunk until they became invisible. Fermin, one thing has always puzzled me.Why do you insist on not letting people give you wedding presents? Because I don't like to embarrass everyone!Besides, what are we going to do with all the wedding presents that people give, like full sets of mugs and those little spoons with the Spanish coat of arms engraved on them? Um!I really want to give you the same gift! You have given me a great gift!Dani. That doesn't count!I'm talking about practical gifts, and ones that you'll enjoy doing. Fermin looked at me curiously. Is it a ceramic Madonna or a cross?That Bernarda has collected so much I don't know if we have room to sit down! don’t worry!Not that kind of thing. Could it be a red envelope? Unfortunately, as you know, I'm a pauper.My father-in-law's money, he will not give me a dime. These old Franco-rights are like that, stingy as hell. My father-in-law is a good man!Don't speak of him like that, Fermin. We've got to get this straight, and you don't digress, because I've already tasted the sweetness.What kind of gift is it? You guessed it. A big box of Swiss sugar? Wrong wrong wrong Fermin frowned, unable to bear the curiosity anymore.Instantly, his eyes lit up. No way?It's time! I nodded. Now is the time.You listen to me carefully!What you saw today, don't tell anyone, Fermin, not anyone Not even Bernarda? six The first rays of dawn in the morning, like fluid copper sand, lightly cover the cornice tiles of the houses on Santa Monica Boulevard.On Sunday morning, the streets were empty and silent.Walking on the narrow Rainbow Theater Street, the misty morning light drilled in from the avenue, and as our steps gradually faded, when we arrived at the magnificent wooden gate, we felt like we were in a city of shadows. I stepped on the stairs and walked up a few steps, reached out and knocked on the door knocker, the echo was like the ripples on the surface of the pond, slowly returning to tranquility in the house.Fermin was calm and solemn, like a little boy attending a religious ceremony for the first time, looking at me anxiously. Is it too early to knock on the door to find someone?he asked.The officer might be angry This is not a department store, there are no business hours.I reassure him.Also, the officer's name is Isaac.If he doesn't ask, don't open your mouth! Fermin nodded like a pounding garlic. Um!I will not say anything. After waiting for a few minutes, I heard the brisk rhythm of the door lock's timber gears, pulleys, and rods clashing inside the house, and then I stepped down the steps and stood in the street waiting.The door opened, the door was no bigger than a fist, and the administrator Isaac.Monfort poked out his devilish face, his steel-like sharp eyes remained the same as before.His eyes swept over me first, and then fell on Fermin. He not only glanced at him, but also secretly criticized the first-time visitor in front of him. This person should be the famous Fermin.Romero.Go Torres!he muttered to himself. Very honored to meet you, the following I quickly touched Fermin to remind him to shut up, and then smiled at the serious administrator. Good morning!isaac. It would be better if you don't knock on the door early in the morning!Sembele, especially on holidays, or when I'm on the toilet.Isaac complained a few words.Come on in! The caretaker only opened the door a little further for us, so we could only slip sideways into the house.Isaac immediately picked up the oil lamp and closed the door casually. At this moment, Fermin finally saw clearly how the complicated door lock was moved and fastened, just like the internal structure of a big clock. A thief would be fine if he came across this thing!He couldn't help blurting out. I immediately gestured to him with my eyes, and he immediately returned to silence. Pick up or give a book?Isaac asked. The thing is, I've wanted to show Fermin to this place for a long time.I've mentioned him to you many times already!He's my best friend, and besides, he's getting married at noon today. Congratulations!Isaac said.poor guy!Are you sure he didn't escape marriage and hide here? Fermin is full of joy to accomplish the event of his life, Isaac. The warden looked him over from head to toe.Facing such presumptuous gazes, Fermin grinned, looking hesitant to speak. Um!What courage. He led us along the wide walkway to the long corridor leading to the hall.I deliberately let Fermin walk in front of us, and let his eyes discover the indescribable sight. His thin figure stepped into the beam of light under the glass dome.The hazy skylight pouring down like a waterfall drilled into the huge labyrinth, and the aisles, tunnels, stairs, arches and vaults inside seemed to be towering giant trees made of books piled up from the ground.Fermin stopped at the entrance of an overpass, staring at the scene in front of him, dumbfounded in astonishment.I quietly approached him and put a hand on his shoulder. Fermin, welcome to the Tomb of the Forgotten Books. seven In my personal experience, the moment one first sees a place, the immediate reaction is one of fascination and amazement.Faced with the beauty and mystery of this place, visitors either hold their breath and remain silent, stare intently, or wander in it.of course!Since Fermin is called Fermin, he must be different.For the first half an hour, he was fascinated by it, and walked leisurely through the labyrinth and secret passages that looked like a huge jigsaw puzzle.Occasionally, he stopped and rapped his knuckles on the flying buttresses and columns, as if suspecting that the building was not strong enough.Sometimes, he would stop to think about the angle and perspective of the building, and use his hands to form a telescope, trying to analyze the building structure.When he arrived in the spiral trapezoidal library, those big noses sniffed the countless rows of books. He had to see the titles and categories of all the books he passed by.I followed him all the way, my mood always swinging between nervousness and worry. When I met Isaac on one of the footbridges in the Vault Library, I was expecting that Mr. Conservator would probably give us a good beating.However, to my surprise, not only was there no displeasure on his face, but he was watching Fermin's first exploration journey in the Tomb of Forgotten Books with a smile on his face. Your friend is a very special person.Isaac said. You don't know, he is very naughty. Don't worry, just let him see enough, he will come down from the cloud by himself. What if he got lost? I think he is quite clever, he will find his own way. I don't think so, but I don't want to contradict Isaac either.I accompanied him to the office and accepted his offer of hot coffee. Have you explained the rules to this friend? Fermin and the rules are two parallel lines that have no intersection.However, I have briefly mentioned the basic principles to him, and he replied to me with confidence: no problem, who do you think I am? Isaac was refilling my hot coffee when I caught a glimpse of me staring at the portrait of his daughter Nouria, which sat on his desk. It has been almost two years since she left us.There was deep sadness in his words, and the atmosphere became tense for a while. I bowed my head, unbearably sad.Even if a hundred years have passed, Nuria.Monfort's death is still vivid in my memory. If she hadn't known me then, she might be alive now.Isaac pitied the dead daughter in the photo with his eyes. I am old!Senbere.The time has come for someone to replace me. Just when I was about to open my mouth to refute, Fermin suddenly barged in, looking flustered and out of breath, as if he had just finished a marathon. How about it?Isaac asked him.What do you think? very impressive!However, I found that there is no toilet here, at least I can't find it as far as I can see. I hope you're not urinating in corners. I have surpassed the limit of human beings holding back urine, so I can bear it all the way here! The door on the left is the toilet.The toilet chain must be pulled twice because it doesn't work the first time. While Fermin was busy liberating his urine, Isaac poured a hot cup of coffee and waited for him to return. Mr. Isaac, I have several questions I want to ask you! Fermin, I don't think it's me trying to smooth things over now. Please, just ask! The first section is local history, and the second section is technical and architectural books.As for the third district, it's all biography Isaac chuckled.I've never seen him smile in my life!I don't know what his smile means, whether it is a sign of heaven, or a hell with constant disasters. First, you have to choose a book you want to save.Isaac said to him. I had my eye on several, but, for personal emotional reasons, I picked this one. He took out a book from his pocket, with a red leather cover, the title was embossed in gold, and a skull was printed on the cover. Oops!davidMartin's "City of the Damned" Book Thirteen: Daphne and the Endless Staircase Isaac reads the title of the book. He is an old friend of mine.Fermin explained why. Really!Let me tell you, he used to walk around here a lot for a while!Isaac said. That should have happened before the Civil War!I offer my opinion. oh!No, it was some time after the war. Fermin and I looked at each other.I can't help but wonder if Isaac is really, as he says, old enough to consider retiring. I don't mean to offend you, sir, but the time you're talking about is impossible.Fermin said. impossible?You should explain it well davidMartin fled abroad before the Civil War.I explained to him.At the beginning of 1939, around the time of the end of the Civil War, he returned home across the Pyrenees and was arrested in the town of Puiseda within a few days.He remained in prison until early 1940, when he was assassinated. You have to believe what he says!sir.Fermin chimed in.Our sources are very reliable. I can tell you both with absolute certainty, David.Martin was sitting in the chair you are sitting in now, Sempere, and we chatted for a while. Are you sure?isaac certainly!That's the thing I'm most sure of in my life.Admin argues.I always remember this because I haven't seen him in years.He was in disarray and appeared to be seriously ill. Do you remember when he came here? I remember it clearly.It was New Year's Eve, 1940, and the last time I saw him. Fermin and I became more and more confused. This means that what Benlan told you, what the jailer Bei Bo said is true.Wass ordered his men to take him to the house next to Park Guell and kill him. But, Babe said, he later heard conversations between the shooters, and they said something had happened there, and there were still people in the house. Someone else, that someone else might have saved Martin's life. I immediately made such an inference. Isaac was shocked when he heard this digression. What are you two talking about?Who wants to kill Martin? It's a long story.Fermin said.It's complicated, and there are so many people and things involved. Tell me someday if you have time! Isaac, do you think Martin was sane back then?I asked him. Isaac shrugged. well!Martin, no one can say for sure that he is a traumatized person.When he was about to leave, I asked him to let me take him to the train station, but he told me that there was a car waiting for him outside Have a car? It's still a Mercedes!He said that the owner of the car was a big boss or something, so it was conceivable that the car should be waiting at the gate.However, when I walked out of the gate with him, there was no car at all, no big boss, nothing Don't be angry after hearing this!Sir, I said it was New Year's Eve, and the festive atmosphere was strong. Maybe you just had a few extra drinks and got dizzy from alcohol, coupled with the constant fatigue bombardment of Christmas songs, and the high concentration of sugar in marzipan. So Just look away.Have you ever thought about such a possibility?Fermin asked in a tentative tone. As for the dizziness part, I'm someone who only drinks soda, and the most controversial liquid I have here is a bottle of bleach.Isaac clarified without the slightest accusation. Sorry to misunderstand you.I'm purely speculating. It doesn't matter.But really, I tell you, you'd think it was his fancy when he said someone would come that night, but I didn't think so!Because his ears were bleeding, and his hands were shaking with a high fever, it was true that Martin was sitting here alone, like the two of you and me. Didn't he say why it took so long to come back here? Isaac nodded. He came here to give me something, and he will come back to get it if possible in the future.If not himself, then someone he commissioned What did he leave behind? A package wrapped in paper and tied with string.I don't know what's in it. I swallowed. Is that package still there?I asked. eight The small package was placed in the bottom corner of the locker on Isaac's desk.I caressed the package with my fingertips, and a wisp of dust suddenly rose from the surface. Isaac was holding an oil lamp on my left, and a mist of bright dust condensed under the light.On my right, Fermin had pulled away his pocket knife and handed it towards me.The three of us, you look at me, I look at you, hesitating. No matter what consequences he will have, let's take it apart!Fermin agitated from the side. I slid the knife under the string and cut the string that was tightly bound with the torn wrapping paper.I carefully opened the package until the contents appeared before my eyes.It was a stack of manuscripts.The manuscript looked dirty, with wax and blood stains everywhere.On the first page is the title of the book in scrawled handwriting: angel game davidMartin This is the book he wrote while he was imprisoned in the Tower.I whispered.Beb must have secretly saved the manuscript. There is something under the manuscript!Dani Fermin made a point aside. The corner of a parchment envelope emerges from beneath the manuscript.I pulled it out and restored the envelope to its flat state.The envelope was glued together with crimson wax, and the lacquer was branded with an angel.On the front of the envelope was just a name written in red ink: Dani I suddenly felt my hands go cold.When Isaac witnessed this scene, he was astonished and shocked. At this time, he had quietly walked towards the door, and Fermin followed closely behind. Dani Fermin called me softly.You alone calm down, so that you can read the letter without interference I listened to their footsteps going away slowly, and the conversation between the two was faintly heard. 我說，長官，剛剛這麼激動，我都忘了要請教您，我剛才進門的時候，正好聽見您提起考慮退休這件事。 yes!我都在這裡那麼多年了。What's wrong?費爾明，您為什麼問起了這件事呢？ 這個嘛我知道，咱們才剛認識，不過，我其實對這個工作滿有興趣的 費爾明與伊薩克的交談聲已遁入遺忘書之墓的回音裡。我獨自坐在管理員的扶手椅上，隨即拆開了信封上的火漆封緘。信封裡裝著一張黃褐色鑲邊的信紙。我打開信紙，開始讀著信中的內容。 巴塞隆納，一九四〇年十二月三十一日 Dear Dani, 我滿懷希望寫下這些文字，並且深信，總有一天，你會發現這個地方，遺忘書之墓，一個改變了我一生的地方，我相信，這個地方也將會改變你的人生。我內心懷抱的希望也讓我相信，或許到時候，當我已經不在這裡了，有人會和你談起我這個人，以及我和你母親之間的深厚友誼。我知道，當你讀著這些文字時，腦海中可能會湧現許多疑問和困惑。有些答案，你會在這份手稿中找到，我試著將我記得的人生往事具體呈現在這份手稿當中，因為我知道自己清醒的歲月所剩不多了，而且經常只記得從未發生過的事情。 我也知道，當你拿到這封信時，歲月正逐漸撫平過往留下的痕跡。我知道，你心中懷有諸多疑慮，如果你已經得知你母親臨終前幾天的真實狀況，你或許會義憤填膺，並渴望復仇。人們都說，寬恕乃智慧與正義的展現，但是我清楚得很，我永遠做不到這一點。我的靈魂已經被逼到死胡同了，沒有任何救贖。我知道，我會把握我在世上苟活的每一刻，盡我所能為伊莎貝拉之死報仇。 這是我的宿命，但不該是你的。 無論如何，你母親絕對不希望你的人生跟我一樣。你母親會樂意看到你過著平靜的生活，沒有仇恨，也沒有怨懟。看在她的份上，我希望你能讀一讀我寫下的故事，當你讀完時，務必把這份手稿銷毀，並且徹底忘掉那個已經不存在的過往，好好洗滌你那沾染了仇恨的心靈，去過你母親希望你過的人生，目光要永遠向前看。 如果有那麼一天，你跪在母親的墳墓前，當你感受到怒火即將吞噬你的時候，想想在我的自傳當中，一如你的人生，有這麼一個天使，所有答案盡在其中。 你的朋友， davidMartin 接下來的這段時間，我將大衛．馬汀的信重讀了好幾次，在我看來，他的文字充滿了悔恨和瘋狂，並且是我無法完全理解的字句。我雙手拿著信，遲疑了好一會兒，後來，我還是把它湊近油燈燈火，看著它燒成了灰燼。 我在迷宮樓下找到費爾明和伊薩克時，他們正聊得盡興，就像多年老友。一見我出現，兩人的交談乍然休止，雙雙以期待的眼神看著我。 信上的內容是寫給您看的，達尼。您不需要跟我們說什麼。 I nodded in response.牆外隱約傳來好幾響鐘聲回音。伊薩克看了看我們，然後又查看了手錶。 Eh?兩位今天不是要參加婚禮嗎？ Nine 新娘子一身雪白，雖然婚紗式樣簡潔，身上也沒有佩戴珠寶首飾，然而，值此藍天如洗的二月初，豔陽遍灑聖塔安娜教堂前的廣場上，在新郎倌的眼裡，世上沒有任何一個女子比貝娜妲更美麗了。巴塞羅先生八成把全巴塞隆納的鮮花都買來堆滿在教堂門口了，這時候的他，哭得跟淚人兒似的，而新郎的神父好友倒是出乎大家意料之外，他在彌撒典禮上那段精采動人的講道，就連不輕易被動容的碧雅也頻頻拭淚。 至於我呢，差點兒把戒指掉落地上，不過，我很快就忘掉了自己的窘態，當神父宣布儀式已經完成，並請費爾明親吻新娘，就在此刻，我回眸一望，似乎瞥見教堂最後一排座位上有個身影，一個素不相識的人，卻面帶笑容看著我。我說不上來為什麼，但就在剎那間，我堅信那個陌生人就是天空囚徒。只是，當我回頭再看時，他已經不在了。在我身旁的費爾明，此時正緊緊擁抱著貝娜妲，接著，他肆無忌憚地給了新娘一個熱吻，一旁的神父樂得帶頭鼓掌叫好。 那天，看著好友親吻著自己心愛的女人，我一時深有所感，為了這個幸福的瞬間，一路走來，歷經苦難，未來的人生還會有更多考驗等著我們，但生活只要儉樸、平安、靜好即可，只要能夠繼續在愛人的雙唇、雙手和深情眼神中尋得慰藉，一切都值得，我知道，這對幸運的佳偶，將會攜手向前，直到生命的盡頭。