On December 26, the penultimate day of the closure of the port of Faro, and the day of the last departure of the year from the port of Faroe to the port of Haines, the port was deserted and most of the sailors and businessmen returned to their homes to spend the warmest time of the year with their families.

Donald sends Charlie and Anna to the port.

"It's only been a few days since the Three Saints' Day, don't you really spend it together? Anyway, your father isn't here, why don't you spend it at my house? ”

Charlie shook his head and said with a smile: "I also have an uncle, and he is old, so let's spend some time with him! In addition, I also want to go back to see the deployment of my other industry, after the Three Holy Day, I will return to the academy soon, and there is not enough time." ”

As he spoke, he turned to Anna and said, "It's you, Anna, you don't need to rush over to help before the year, it's okay to delay it for a few days, now my side should still be a mess, everything is in the most primitive state." ”

After experiencing a life-and-death battle together, Charlie and Donald cultivated the trust of comrades-in-arms, Charlie briefly explained to him his idea of opening a factory, and offered to ask him for some gold promissory notes, and some business talents, Donald agreed.

Anna knew, Mao recommended herself, willing to help Charlie, although she has not presided over a large project in the family, nor has she run a large business, but after so many years of hearing and seeing, how much understand the rules of the game, Donald also supported his sister's idea, the two persuaded Charlie.

Because, Charlie will still study and live in the Arcane Ring for the past two years, and his energy will focus on improving his personal strength, he does need a trusted person from a third party to help him supervise the factory, of course, this does not mean that he does not trust Master Ron and Yolanda, but out of practical needs, if you want to start a big stall, you do need all kinds of talents, and Anna and Donald's people joining it is a great impetus and promotion for the whole project.

Anna smiled lightly and replied: "Actually, I am in a similar situation as you, my mother died a few years ago, and now my father is gone, staying at home, participating in some endless communication, becoming a beautiful and elegant courtesan, that is very boring."

Like Louis XIV, I also want to do something meaningful, and, for you, the sooner I join, the more familiar I am with the business, the quicker I can make a difference. ”

"Okay!"

Donald showed a bitter face, "You're all gone, and I'm left alone, alone." ”

"It's okay! Anyway, we'll meet again in the Arcane Ring in a dozen days. Charlie replied casually, seeing Donald's strange expression, Charlie patted his head and said, "Oh! forget this, now that you are the patriarch, I'm afraid the Arcane Ring will have to suspend school, right?"

Many people go to the Arcane Ring for a very utilitarian purpose, that is, to pout more resources and higher interests after graduation, as a typical businessman, Donald undoubtedly has this idea, and now he doesn't need to, because he has become the master of the Louis family.

Donald let out a long sigh, "I've already sent someone to submit the application, I think not graduating from the Arcane Ring will probably be a regret in my life!"

Charlie smiled back, "How can there be a perfect life? Now it is very good, and I look forward to your performance on this stage, the wise Louis XIV." ”

"Well, thank you, brother!" the two hugged warmly.

Then Donald glanced at Avida, who was standing next to him in the bleak autumn background, and knew that he had something to say to Charlie alone, so he glanced at Anna and walked aside with the old butler Grace.

Charlie bowed slightly, and said sincerely: "Thank you, Mr. Avida, without your assistance, it would be a big doubt that we would even escape! Donald can succeed to the throne, how much he has taken advantage of the majesty of the Prince of Wales, if this is a taboo, please apologize to His Royal Highness the Prince on my behalf." ”

Avida didn't respond, just stared at Charlie silently, and saw that he was furious in his heart.

After a long time, Avida said: "Without my help, with your skills, it shouldn't be too difficult to escape from Rubick's hands, of course, you can't stimulate him too much, he is a great magister after all." ”

"Yes. ”

Avida looked at him deeply and said, "You have pushed a marginal figure with almost no strength to the position of the master of this city, it is simply a legend, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed that anyone could have done it to this extent!"

In terms of martial arts, your physical fitness is excellent, and that set of sword techniques is also a bit interesting, it is a superior secret skill, and the strength is not weak;

My genius is capable of restraining mages, especially traditional mages, but it is difficult to deal with a mage like you with an active mind and a variety of attack methods, and I believe that the Great Mage will not be your end!

The more important thing is that you're very smart, so smart that it's unsettling, and from the very beginning, you probably had some scenarios for the decisive battle, including the role I could play, and when you think about your age, it's like you've met a monster!"

I didn't expect to form such an image of a freak and conspirator in Avida's eyes.

Charlie smiled and explained seriously: "Maybe it's not as smart and alarming as Mr. Avida thought, and indeed at the beginning I thought of using Mr. Avida's majesty to achieve some deterrent purposes, and more consideration was self-preservation."

Actually, you also know that I don't know anything about the Louis family and the city of Faro, how could I have predicted the situation on the eve of the decisive battle?!

My original goal was simply to keep Donald and keep the tea business, and I couldn't give up hope, because if I did, then Donald would lose all faith. Things are changing all the time, we do everything we can and then, leave the rest to fate, that's my way of thinking, and there aren't so many one-size-fits-all plans and designs. ”

"Yes!" Avida bowed slightly, thought for a moment, and said: "In a confusing situation, having nothing from the beginning, constantly repelling strong enemies, not giving up hope, persevering, skillfully using the resources in hand, shocking everyone, reversing their impressions, and finally having the last laugh, this really makes people have a lot of ideas."

I think I may have been stunned by this ending and thought a little more complicated, but on the other hand, you have a very clear mind, a lot of experience on the spot, you are constantly adjusting your strategy, and you are a person with great wisdom. ”

Charlie smiled: "I never deny the title of the wise man, it should be different from the smart man, the wise man should have a strategic vision, know when to insist, when to give up, have their own ambitions, have the means, but also have the bottom line, have their own ethics, can not do everything for the sake of profit." ”

Avida smiled dumbly, "Is this your self-evaluation?

Charlie smiled back.

Avida explained: "You are friends with the two young masters, so I have to help them see you as a person, I will truthfully report the story that happened in Faro City to His Royal Highness the Prince, are you okay?"

Charlie shrugged his shoulders and said that he could not influence Avida's decision, he squeezed out an innocent smile and said, "What opinion can I have?! ”

Avida laughed, "That's not just a little bit mature, you kid has an incomparably old middle-aged soul living in his heart, I really don't know what you've experienced in the past." ”

It's a secret that can't be touched, Charlie doesn't want to say, and Avida doesn't want to ask.

"Alright, you go! I should go back too. Avida gestured to another ocean-going ship in the distance.

Charlie made a gesture and saluted Avida respectfully, "I wish you a happy Three Holy Days in advance!"

Avida gestured back and smiled, "Happy Three Saints!"