After more than half a month, Will and Black Hitomi returned to the imperial capital.

After entering the city gate, looking at the bustling streets and rows of buildings in the city, Will couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia and peace of mind.

It's not his hometown, but maybe it's because he's lived for a long time that he subconsciously makes this place one of his homes.

After walking down the wide streets for a while, Will suddenly noticed something worth noting, the atmosphere of the city seemed to have changed dramatically from the time he had left.

Keeping an eye on the pedestrians coming and going, he saw a long-lost bright smile on the faces of these people, completely different from the previous muddy numbness, this is an expression of emotion from the heart, and there is a feeling that the whole spirit is renewed.

Has something happened in the Imperial Capital lately?

Will thought to himself, confused.

This trip lasted for more than half a month, in addition to completing the secret mission assigned by the captain, Will and Black Hitomi mainly wandered in the uninhabited frozen mountains in the north, in order to find the "secret spring" that could heal Black Hitomi's body.

Because of this, they had very little information exchange with the crowd, and occasionally came to the town, only to procure enough supplies before continuing on the road.

So until now, Will still didn't know the news of the fall of Minister Earnest, let alone the imperial capital in front of him.

However, since he had such a question in his heart, he no longer subconsciously ignored the conversations of passers-by, but focused on his spirit and listened attentively.

As the amount of information he collected increased, Will's expression gradually became very serious, and the emotions in his heart rolled like a monstrous wave, and he could not calm down for a long time.

No way, what he heard was really shocking.

Will could never have imagined that in just half a month after he left the imperial capital, so many exciting things had happened in this city.

For example, the rebellion and downfall of Minister Earnest, such as General Estes being imprisoned and later reactivated, and then the purge of the imperial court forces, as well as the replacement of civil and military officials......

The current situation is more earth-shaking than ever!

While secretly feeling happy and excited in his heart, Will also faintly sensed the discord.

This kind of thing happened when he and Hei Tong left the imperial capital, although there was a mission, but it was indeed a bit too coincidental, as if someone had specially arranged it to keep them away from this dispute.

Compared to Will, who has a weak brain and does not think very clearly, the black pupil next to her can see the whole thing more clearly, she lowered her head and thought for a while, figured out the middle joint, and then her expression became complicated.

This time...... can be regarded as owing a big favor.

"Will, let's go to General Javier's house together at a time to thank you, this time...... Thanks to your captain. Hitomi suggested.

"Huh? Thank? Why is this happening? Will said blankly.

“…… Are you stupid? ”

Black Hitomi sighed and rolled her eyes at the latter, but to Will, this look looked very cute.

"It's often said." Will scratched his head wryly.

Seeing Will give up on treatment, Black Hitomi also felt helpless, so he had to explain his conjecture in short words, and Will suddenly realized that he understood the good intentions of his captain.

"Uh...... I always felt that I was useless, not only did I not help, but I also seemed to be taken special care of by the captain. Will said dejectedly.

"It's not like it's true."

The black pupil skillfully stabbed Will in the heart, and then smiled and patted the latter's shoulder, "But it's okay, Will...... Even if you really don't need it, I'll always be there for you. ”

"Black Hitomi ......"

Will was moved by this sentence, if it weren't for the fact that there were too many passers-by around him, and the single Wang's gaze was particularly dazzling, he might have rushed over and hugged the girl in his arms.

Although his mood relaxed a little because of the comfort of the black pupil, some thoughts in his heart could not be easily let go.

Will felt ashamed, thinking back on the experience of joining the "Falcon" in the past few months, he always seemed to be under the protection of the captain's wing, and he was helped a lot by the captain openly and secretly, but the things he could give back were really limited.

He's a frank navy boy, and it's one thing to be favored, but that doesn't mean he can take it for granted.

It's not okay to go on like this, I should grow up, I must repay the captain's kindness, and I must rely on my own strength to protect the black pupil from being harmed, this is what a navy boy should do.

Will silently made up his mind in his heart.

-

After saying goodbye to Black Hitomi in the central shopping street, Will returns to his residence in Downtown.

It is a chic independent two-story house, quite simple decoration, a small garden in front of the courtyard and bushes, a warm taste from home.

Will fell in love with this place at first sight when he bought the house, but because of this, he overdrew most of his family's finances, and spent a long time on food and clothing, and he planned to make this place his and Black Hitomi's future home.

Tidy up his bags in the room, then go into the bathroom to wash off the dust, and then change into clean and convenient clothes, the color is still his favorite dark blue.

After everything was done, Will wasted no time in the slightest, and quickly went out the door, walking in the direction of the garrison headquarters.

It wasn't long before Will stood outside the door of the garrison's office, listening to the long-lost but familiar voice coming from inside, and a warm smile appeared on his face.

Then, he pushed open the door and strode inside.

"I'm back, everyone!"

-

After greeting everyone, Will noticed that Javier was not at the post at this time, probably out on some errand.

As a result, Will had to report the full content of his mission to Arrowin, who was the vice-captain.

Will's mission this time is also simple, the destination is the northeast territory of the empire, and it is to go to Fenghua City, a metropolis near the border fortress, to hand over intelligence.

The Governor of the Northeast, Danati Viconia, is one of the great warlords of the empire who supports his own army, and he has been detached from the center of the empire over the years, and he has been making small moves in private, but this man still obeys the orders of the empire on the surface, so when Ernest was in power, he turned a blind eye to him completely and did not want to cause trouble.

Will's mission is related to this man, he wants to secretly infiltrate the city of Fenghua under the rule of Dynadi, and bring out the confidential information stolen by the spies who have infiltrated his power.

In fact, if you really want to talk about it, the intelligence transmission of various forces in the empire is in charge of the "Shadow Force" under Javier, and it can run well without the help of outsiders.

The task entrusted to Will is, in the final analysis, just a reason to transfer him out of the imperial capital, and the main purpose is to find the mysterious "secret spring" of the Frozen Ridge.

Although they have experienced some twists and turns, they have finally found the location of the "Secret Spring", and the physical condition of the black pupil has also improved significantly under the recuperation of the "Secret Spring".

Hearing this, Arowen was sincerely happy for Will, and then showed a wicked smile, saying that the barriers between the two of you have also disappeared, and when are you going to marry the black pupil home, etc., which makes the upright navy man feel extremely embarrassed.

After chatting for a while, Arowen suddenly asked Will to come over with a mysterious expression, and Will felt strange, but he leaned over anyway, and then he heard something that surprised him, but seemed to be expected.

"You mean, the captain and General Estes are the two of them...... Finally formalized the relationship? ”

Will's surprised voice fell abruptly in the middle of speaking, as if he was afraid of attracting someone's attention, and his eyes looked at Spiya, who was looking at the sky with his chin propped up in front of the windowsill, and the worry in his eyes flashed.

Spia's kindness to Javier is considered semi-public information in their small circle, and Will didn't really understand it at first, but since he dated Black Hitomi, his emotional intelligence has risen a bit, and he has gradually understood some things that he couldn't see clearly before.

There is a bet between the captain and General Estes, but after all, it is just a bet, and it will not be counted after the expiration date, and Spiya still has a certain chance to turn the tables.

But now the situation is different, the two are officially dating, which is enough to show that the captain is taking this relationship seriously. With the nature of a captain, once you make up your mind, it's hard to imagine a day when you change your mind.

Sibia must have understood this, so it should have been quite a blow to her.

"Surprised, huh? And something that will surprise you even more! Arowen said with a gossipy face, "This time, Javier took the initiative and proposed to Estes in one go!" Because of the previous commotion, Estes was supposed to be questioned and executed, but it was also Javier who traveled in all directions, and even showed his interests to the emperor in the court, which saved her...... That bastard with facial paralysis, who usually doesn't say a word, is a thunderous means as soon as he makes a move! It's really ...... It's really my style, hey, hey! ”

In the end, for some reason, Will always felt that the face of the vice-captain in front of him suddenly became obscene...... Some owe a beating.

What to do? The palms are a little itchy.

"Miss Spia...... She must be having a hard time right now. ”

Will finally endured not to punch Arowen in the face, but as a companion, he still expressed concern about Spiya's mental state at this time.

"It's just falling out of love, that's something that most people go through." Arowen was very open, "Besides, Sibia is not as fragile as you think, although she is indeed a big lady, she will definitely regain her strength, just give her more time." ”

"Is that so? I always feel sorry for Miss Spia. Will sighed.

Lan, who was working at the desk on the side, raised his head, probably thinking of the former Seleuc, with a trace of sadness on his face: "Wishful thinking always accounts for the vast majority of things between men and women, it's not anyone's fault, and no one is more pitiful, it's just ...... It's just a fate, and it will always be forgotten by time. ”

"That's what I said......"

Arowen raised his hand and stopped the topic: "Don't talk about this, it's just some small things, and compared to the war that the empire will face next, there is no need to worry about it at all." ”

"War? Why is this mentioned? Will was puzzled, "Isn't Minister Earnest dead?" The cancer that plagued the empire has been eradicated, and there should be a long period of peace next. ”

"You think that, it means you don't know the world well enough, Will." Lan shook his head, "The world is so chaotic today, who is Onest alone who has made this mistake?" He's just a representative of that. Moreover, in troubled times, there are also careerists who appear along with traitors, who may lurk inside the empire, or hide outside the empire, but they should almost come to the fore. ”

"Although Earnest is dead, after so many years of tossing, the empire is now in ruins, how can it be so easy to restore the national strength of its heyday?"

Lan looked at the distant sky through the window, his gaze far away: "What's more, those people will never give the empire time to accumulate strength...... Because for them, now is the only and last chance to defeat the Empire! If it had been a little later, there would have been no chance of taking the world. ”

"What do you mean......" Will's eyes widened.

"War is coming, Will." Arowen sighed, "It's not a small local war, but a large-scale war that spreads across the entire territory of the empire...... Predictably, there are not many laid-back days like this left, and it won't be long before we all set foot on the battlefield! ”

Will was horrified.