"Like your mother, a nerd, shouldn't a girl be more fond of flowers, jewelry, and perfume?"

Eastwood stepped out from behind the desk, he wasn't tall...... It's even a little shorter than Hathaway, but when he stands there, it's like facing a mountain with an imposing momentum, and in a trance, this momentum doesn't seem to exist, he looks like a very ordinary little old man, and even has a bit of aristocratic elegance, not like a saint-level powerhouse.

Although Eastwood was a warrior, he was very fond of reading, and he was loved by Fivinlie XVII for his intelligence and wisdom as a teenager, and his family was a prominent family member of the Otiga Empire, and his ancestors were related to the royal family by marriage, and there was a thin royal blood flowing in his veins. As a teenager, Eastwood loved to travel with grown-ups, and it was around that time that he met Mrs. Christie.

Although the two did not get married in the end, they formed a deep friendship.

Eastwood's mother was the daughter of the former head of the Knight Academy. In any case, the Imperial Knight Academy has always stood on a neutral stand, maintained a detached posture, and has not intervened in any political struggles. But everyone knows that as long as it wants to, the Knight Academy is a force to be reckoned with.

The marriage of Eastwood's parents was also brokered by Fivinley XVII, who hoped that the normally neutral Knight Academy would change its position slightly, but the ultimate result was that his efforts were in vain.

Eastwood's birth was also highly regarded by the royal family and other nobles, and Fervinel XVII brought him to the court for an education. He also made his crown prince, the future Fiwenlie XVIII, treat Eastwood like his brother, and marry his only princess to him, so as to promote the remarriage between the royal family and the Eastwood family.

Eastwood is intelligent and stoic. Although he had no talent for magic, he became the youngest golden warrior at the age of twenty by his own efforts.

Fivinel XVIII maintained his respect for Iswood throughout his life, as his father had hoped...... In return, Eastwood worked hard to clear a series of obstacles for the royal family, especially after he became the head of the Imperial Knight Academy. He spared no effort to support Fiwenlie XVIII.

Fivinlie XVIII was not an outstanding emperor, though. But it can be said that he is obedient to this outstanding brother around him, so everything went smoothly during his reign, and his martial arts are enough to be passed on to future generations.

Iswood's wife died after three years of marriage, and he has remained single ever since. Didn't remarry. His wife did not bore him a son and a daughter. So there were no heirs under Eastwood's knees.

The look on Hathaway's face when she came in. Eastwood saw that she was also a lover of books, and became intrigued.

"During my six years at the Academy of Magic, I was in addition to meditation. I pass the time by reading books. Known as a nerd, Hathaway was a little dissatisfied...... A girl is called a 'nerd', it is better to be called a 'nymphomaniac'.

"Is that all the Academy of Magic teaches?"

"In the Academy of Magic, only meditation and the library cost nothing. Because I have always grown up with my grandmother, and her old family has always been poor, it is not easy to barely make up for my tuition. ”

Eastwood shook his head slightly, that Christie was as strong as when he was younger, and refused to ask his old friend for help.

It seems that the girl in front of her has also grown up in loneliness, and Eastwood sighed slightly in his heart...... Eastwood is more or less knowledgeable about Hathaway's background, so he has some sympathy for Hathaway.

"Do you like to read?"

"In the beginning, there was no way, no one played with me, and I didn't have the money to squander like other students, only reading was the most economical and fun entertainment. Reading and reading, I liked reading, but at that time I was still young, and some books I couldn't understand all the time, and I gradually understood it in the past two years. ”

For a girl who is only sixteen years old, it is a joke to want to read and grasp something once. Some knowledge can only be understood through one's own accumulation and perception. As for alchemy, potions, etc., it is even more impossible, and it is impossible to comprehend these things without a deep understanding. Those are the crystallization of magical civilization, and some are the perception of a person's life.

When Hathaway was in the Academy of Magic, her favorite thing to read was some books on alchemy, pharmacy, and magic circles, and most of the things like philosophy and art were only seen a few times, but she couldn't say why.

Eastwood was convinced of Hathaway's simple words.

A girl of Hathaway's age, even if she doesn't socialize in aristocratic circles, her life will be as colorful as flowers, and the life of the girl in front of her is obviously a bit monotonous...... Thinking about Hathaway's situation and his old friend who had passed away, a soft spot touched in Eastwood's heart.

"Son, since you have chosen this path, you should know how difficult it is. How can you help me? Eastwood asked with concern.

"Yes, I know. During this time, I also learned about the Cordillera and heard that it was not very stable, so I wanted to be able to get a guarantee of safety. Hathaway said.

For this kind of door-to-door help, Hathaway will definitely not shirk. Although the manpower offered by Eastwood will not be as manpower as Barthe. Willy they are so loyal, but as long as they obey orders and don't betray, it's enough.

"That's right......"

For Hathaway's request, Eastwood can understand. In addition to being immersed in martial arts, his life has lived in a complex and large circle of power struggles. He was aware not only of the current state of affairs in the Cordillera Plateau, but also of the situation facing Hathaway...... What's more, for the increasingly ambitious Grand Duke of Cassef and the chaotic Cordillera Plateau, Fivinel XVIII once invited him to the palace for a meeting. They negotiated the establishment of an iron-fisted lord on the Cordillera Plateau to suppress the forces and resist the infiltration of Archduke Cassef.

Originally, they weren't optimistic about Hathaway...... A sixteen-year-old girl, I'm afraid she didn't want to hear the name Cordillera a second time, and what everyone didn't expect was that Hathaway accepted the canonization without hesitation, and she really didn't know how the potion was refined.

With his knowledge of Hathaway, Eastwood was not worried about whether she would betray the Empire, because he knew that this girl had not been involved in complex power struggles at all, and at most had some personality quirks...... But for now, the last little concern has disappeared, and Eastwood is really thinking about Hathaway's safety now.

Bringing Hathaway back to her own territory would definitely be beneficial to the Empire...... If run properly, she will be a solid barrier to the northwest of the empire; But her age and strength are a weakness, and entering the chaotic Cordillera Plateau, survival is a primary concern.

Eastwood was thinking about whether he should agree to Hathaway's request and how many people should be given to Hathaway.

Hathaway didn't know what Eastwood's attitude was...... She didn't like or worry about the fish, she just waited quietly for his reply with this attitude.

"Well, I'll give you a squadron." After thinking about it, Eastwood said.

"A squadron?" Rost asked. She would never have thought that Iswood would be so generous and give him fifty men.

"What, isn't it too little?" Eastwood asked.

One squadron is already the limit. Of course, with his authority, it is not a problem to transfer thousands of people to Hathaway. However, it would be inappropriate for the central government to get too involved in local affairs, especially in sensitive places like the Cordillera Plateau.

"Of course not, thank you, my lord." Hathaway certainly wouldn't say no, but she wouldn't ask for more either.

"These people are temporarily allocated to you for use, and their salaries are still paid by the military department, but you need to pay for other expenses. When you don't need them anymore, send them back. ”

"Yes." Hathaway really doesn't worry too much about money right now.

"That's it, I'll sign a document for you, take it and go to the Marquis of Mensat, those people are veterans of a hundred battles, I believe that there is at least no problem in maintaining your safety."

With that, Eastwood immediately signed the document for Hathaway. Obviously, as long as Hathaway wanted to, those people could become her direct guards, and Eastwood's gift was not insignificant.

After signing, Eastwood handed the documents to Hathaway and asked, "Any questions?"

"Sir, doesn't such a thing need to go through His Majesty?" Hathaway asked. The transfer of troops stationed in Beijing must be approved by His Majesty the Emperor, otherwise it will be considered a rebellion, and the consequences are still clear to Hathaway.

"There is no need for this, my order is not yet disobeyed by the Marquis of Mensatt, as for His Majesty, I will tell him." Eastwood laughed.

Indeed, the generals who followed Eastwood and fought in the east and west, after Eastwood's retirement, were still reused by Fivinlie XVIII, and continued to stay in their positions, and even got better promotions.

Most of the main officials during the reign of Fei Wenlie XVIII were also the original team of Eastwood, which shows his trust in Eastwood.

"Thank you very much for that." Hathaway saw that there was no problem and hurriedly thanked her.

"By the way, Hathaway, what are you going to do when you get to the Cordillera?" Eastwood asked suddenly.

"It's probably going to stay there forever, and it's time to take care of the affairs within the territory." Hathaway replied. (To be continued......)