For most people, this evening is a rare moment of relaxation.

Although the Devil's Floating City was still moving in the direction of Hermes day and night, it was not visible to the Dawn King, at least. Away from the front line, they were given a brief period of peace, especially when they were about to rush to the battlefield again the next day.

When Andrea walked into the family compound, Horford Quinn was already waiting for her at the door.

"Welcome home, daughter. ”

"Hmm......" Andrea nodded slightly. It was the first time she had returned to the family mansion after a year, and she had not broken in, but had been welcomed by the servants. To be honest, she would rather spend this time by Tilly's side, but when she received the invitation, she felt a touch in her heart, and finally inexplicably agreed.

This kind of thing can be told to her directly after the meeting.

Probably...... He was also afraid that he would refuse.

But when it came time to face to face, she didn't know what to say.

After all, this is different from the last meeting, when she came with a mission, and now it is just a slightly unfamiliar reunion.

"You want to ...... What are you talking to me about?" Andrea asked, walking down the aisle.

"Many, like what you experienced on the front, like your partner, like that Mr. Roland Wimbleton......"

"That's just a stupid guy, there's nothing to talk about," Andrea replied casually, then realizing something was wrong, "Uh, I mean ......"

"You can see that he is a tolerant king. Hoford smiled, "Don't worry, I know you're a little uncomfortable, if it's just two people talking, I'm afraid this night will be very difficult, so I made some preparations." ”

"Ready?"

"Go in and you'll understand. He stopped at the door of the main hall.

Andrea pushed open the door with some confusion, and before she could see the situation in the room, a figure rushed towards her

"I miss you, Sister Quinn!"

I see......

She opened her hand a little amusefully, and let the other party hug her.

It was Belinda Lossy who pounced.

In addition, there were two other people at the long table, Otto Lossy and Oro Tokart. The latter two also seemed quite excited, and Otto even looked a little helpless.

This scene instantly made Andrea feel as if she had returned to the days when she had not yet awakened to become a witch more than ten years ago.

Belinda's twitter and Oro's enthusiasm quickly dissolved the initial stiffness, and her father, who almost never talked and laughed with his juniors, sat down with them on a rare occasion.

In order to chat with himself, he is really well-intentioned...... Andrea suddenly found that the little hatred in her heart was almost gone.

"By the way, when the war is over, we'll also go to Neverwinter, and we'll be able to see each other more often. Belinda winked at her.

Andrea raised her eyebrows in surprise and said, "...... you mean"

"Of course it's the three of us!"

"Uh-huh!" Oro nodded vigorously.

"Wait...... Otto and Oro are the heirs of the family, right?After leaving the territory for a long time, can the two old counts of your family agree?" Andrea looked at Otto with a suspicious expression, could it be that this guy was secretly instigating? That would be too irresponsible.

"No...... Not what you think," Otto stammered with a quick wave of his hand, "I hope so, but that's—that's only part of the story...... Overall, in short......"

"Let me explain. Belinda patted her brother on the shoulder with pity, and then said to Andrea, "You rarely stay in the morning light, so you don't know what has changed recently. Nowadays in the aristocratic circles of the big cities, especially in the city of Glow City, there is a growing saying that if a family knows nothing about nature, it is doomed. ”

"Nature......?

"That's right," Belinda smiled and nodded, "It was indeed the Theoretical Foundations of Natural Sciences published by Neverwinter at first, but now it has been refined into multiple disciplines. Some call it the New Sage, others think that alchemy and astrology are just a part of it, but in any case, there is a real trend in aristocratic circles, and any natural science book from Neverwinter will be bought by merchants at a high price. ”

My father was also affected, so when we came up with the idea, he didn't object too much, because self-study is not as good as having someone to guide you. She continued, "Besides, there are already several families in the lead, and my father probably doesn't want the Rossi family to be left behind. So this is not an irresponsible approach! In the words of my father, he will have no problem persevering for a few more years. ”

"They're just irritated by planes and steel ships," Oro shrugged disapprehantly, "of course, let me go on a tour, I raise my hands in favor." ”

"What I want to say...... That's exactly what it is. Otto breathed a sigh of relief, "Besides, we're going to have a book club." ”

"What's that?" Andrea wondered.

"There's so much to do in nature, and it's just the three of us that's too little. "So we want to select some well-qualified businessmen and civilians and give them a chance to get in touch with nature." If they are outstanding, they will be included in the family, which can be considered a multi-task. What do you think?"

Andrea didn't know what to answer for a while.

She suddenly realized that her father, as well as everyone else, was changing.

Witches, which were considered taboo in the past, and the evil kingdom of Grey Keep, which sheltered witches and lifted the nobles from feudal power, would never be the goal that the upper echelons of Dawn were willing to emulate, and it was also contrary to tradition to include ordinary people of ordinary blood in the family. But now, these once-distinct boundaries are beginning to blur.

She couldn't help but look at her father, Hoford Quinn.

There is no doubt that there must be his guidance in this.

He is really trying to make amends.

What has happened can never be erased, but subsequent changes can at least prevent it from repeating itself.

That's what you're trying to say, father?

......

In the days that followed, Grey Fort and Dawn worked together.

The aristocrats set up nearly 100 pick-up points on the north-western transportation arteries to provide dry food and tent shelter for the panicked refugees. The First Army's medical team, under the protection of the Witch of Divine Punishment, treated the sick and wounded. In the places where the refugees are most concentrated, there is often a very soft and beautiful singing, and even the most manic people will quickly settle down under such a voice.

The Hermes Church, under the leadership of the new Pope Isabella, also launched a parade to appease those who had been forced to evacuate their homes, and despite all the turmoil, the Church still had a certain influence among the people, for whom the only church capable of fighting the devil was the Church that served the gods.

Thanks to the efforts of many parties, the panic was finally brought under control before irreversible damage was caused, and although for a period of time the refugees were unable to return to their original towns, the areas that had not yet been affected were stabilized.

And the rehearsal of the air raid of the First Army is also ready at this moment.