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Pushing open the ornate wooden door, the largest room in the entire building opens into view. This is a living room, which can accommodate many people through the structure of the upper and lower floors. Six giant pillars support the roof, each of which requires four people to hold onto it. The patterns on it resemble the work of the elves, and in fact the pillars are the materials left over from the early dismantling of the elven buildings, and perhaps more of these materials were used elsewhere in the house.

As a place to meet guests, this place can indeed reflect the respect for the guests and the atmosphere of the host, but the surrounding seats are uncomfortable. It was also designed to be used as a ecclesiastical court, where it would adjudicate cases that were difficult for ordinary justice. Theoretically second only to the Court of Queen's Bench, the bishopric of Millworth is Hank Saunders' title.

The little-known bishop of Astir had little real power, leaving the entire west bank of the Silverwater region to Hank Saunders.

Hank Saunders paced the waxed floor three times a year when he saw Klinos and his son staring at him for a moment, as if to make sure Noah had really returned. After finishing, he was relieved:

"My son, I'm glad you can come back, those useless soldiers searched the deep forests of the north and found nothing. He stepped forward and hugged Noah, who didn't seem to be very used to such a father, "Clinos White, the Saunders family owes you a favor. ”

"You don't owe me anything, I'm happy to help Ling Gongzi, and I'm happy to help you clear your name for wanting to kill your own son. Klinos said.

"Yes. Hank said with a less happy expression, "There are some ignorant people who spread rumors about me, and what they say is too loud to talk about in this room. ”

"I couldn't agree more. "The rumors are all nonsense, but they are still very powerful. But you need not worry any more, for the whole city will know that your affection for your son is like an outpouring of the Holy Spirit from heaven. ”

"Your Excellency said so. Hank said.

Noah understood why Klinos couldn't wait to get the word out that he was going back to Estil in New River Valley. Because he knew that there would be people who would wonder why he had been kidnapped by robbers under the escort of three knights, and such rumors would seriously damage the reputation of Count Hank, and his father was a man who cared deeply about honor.

If he returns without a declaration, his father can instruct the guards to get rid of him before entering the city. And this kind of thing will never happen with Klinos, and at the same time, the news of his imminent return invisibly puts this rumor on the most conspicuous altar of public opinion. If something happens to you after you come back, a baseless rumor will be confirmed immediately.

And in a city that was first invaded by the cultural ideas of Tours, such a thing is not just a matter of reputation, but a threat to Hank's dominance.

A string of news and rumors converge here, turning into a silent game that maintains a fragile balance.

It seemed like a long time had passed, no one was making a sound, no one was moving, and time seemed to have stopped.

"Where's Rickon?" asked Noah.

"Your brother will really want to see you. Hank said, "He was very excited when he heard about it...... I think you'd better meet somewhere else, or it will be rude. ”

"I can't wait to meet him. Noah said with a heartfelt smile.

"Maybe you shouldn't wait, go ahead. "I think Mr. Klinos and I have some things to talk about," Hank said. ”

Noah knew they would be secretly intrigued, threatened or compromised, but it didn't matter. The important thing is that you go home by yourself, and then you can follow God's arrangement. There may be a moment of calm, and Noah already has a few ideas in his head, and he is ready to write them down on paper.

Clinos watched Noah walk out of the meeting room happily and calmly, and said to Hank, "You have a good son, Lord Hank, but it's not good enough. ”

"I think he's a rare thing. Hank said, "He'...... There is a high level of self-knowledge. ”

"It's hard for me to deny that, my lord. Clinos said, "But what I say about Noah is far beyond his self-knowledge." And what he lacks is what I value the most. Clinos looked down in contemplation, his eyes turning cold, "I also have a father who loves me, at least that's what I think. Then one day, they suddenly disappeared. No one knew where they went, and no one heard from them. Sometimes I wonder if my father abandoned me, even though this question is the least weighty of the many problems I face, after all...... Isn't it my father?" said Clinos, "Isn't it natural for a father to love his children? But the reaction it gave me was much more troublesome than it was itself. Klinos bit his lip and said to Hank, "If I have one day, if there is such a day." I found my father's affection for me to be nothing but hatred but deception, and I swore that I would find him and take him to a place where no law or morality in the world could govern. I swear, I swear to the demons of hell that I will throw his rotten flesh, which can no longer withstand the punishment, into an iron cage and hang it in the most conspicuous place on the wall, and let the ravens eat him alive. ”

Hank's teeth almost creaked, but he still maintained his upper-class demeanor.

Clinos smiled lightly and said, "What a stupid question, how can anyone not love their children?"