In the break room at Erengrad Town Hall, Rhodes and City Governor Alves were sitting on a bench chatting.

Holding the heavy booklet, Alves reported to Rhodes about Erengrad's income and expenditure throughout the winter. And Rod didn't care about that, he believed in Alves' ability, and believed that he could govern the city well in his absence. What Rhodes cared about, and should say worried, was actually another person......

"There was a slight surplus in the fourth quarter, and there will be even more surpluses in the spring and summer that follow. Population growth has forced us to think about planning new districts. ”

After Alves finished speaking, he picked up the wine glass and drank the sweet wine inside. After drinking, I saw Rod's melancholy and melancholy face.

"I'm guessing you've got something on your mind. ”

Alves asked, putting down his glass and staring at Rhodes.

"Hehe......"

Rod barely managed to squeeze out an embarrassed smile.

"Tell me, old friend, although we are superiors and subordinates, but with what I know about you, you must have something on your mind. You've been sullen all the time since you came back from Kislev. ”

Alves' small eyes stared at Rod.

Rhodes will not be frightened by these small eyes, let alone see through by him, but since his old friend cares so much, it seems that it is not good for him not to vomit.

"Lyanna, is she alright?"

In the quiet air, Rhodes asked in a low voice.

Sarak Chief Priestess Lyanna, yes, Rhodes hasn't seen her in a long, long time. It's not about missing, it's more about worry and guilt. He knew that the woman had loved him and had given too much for herself, but he couldn't give her anything, not even a little warmth. This guilt is like a knot in my heart, which always haunts me, occasionally remembering it in the middle of the busy march, and occasionally remembering it in the middle of the night......

"you, you're finally remembering to care about her. ”

Alves turned his head and complained weakly.

"She is the most infatuated woman I have ever met, and the kindest woman. Damn, you can't even take her. ”

Ignoring the bitter look on Rod's face, Alves continued to complain-

"What's even worse is that you actually made her fall in love with you, and then ignored her. ”

"I can't do anything to her, and the better I treat her, the more it hurts. Nothing good to others can be good to her. ”

Rod said weakly.

"Then you shouldn't have gotten so close to her in the first place, or just let her go. Don't think about setting up a medical school while you're at Blackhammer. God, Rod, you're so much tougher than I am. Lyanna is undoubtedly a victim of your lusts. ”

Alves complained. His face was also not good-looking, and Rhodes knew what he was referring to, when Blackhammer Fort was in ruins, Lyanna was left behind as the best and most suitable female physician in the city. In the day-to-day contact, making the other person fall in love with him is Rhodes's biggest debt. At the same time, Rod also saw that Alves cared for Lyanna in particular......

She is like a moth to a fire, in love with someone who does not love her, and Alves is not? He humbly guards the goddess in his heart and silently helps her. But he also gets no love in his life.

"I can say whatever you want, I can't handle this matter well. You know, I've never been good at emotional things......"

Rod sighed.

In the cold room, there was silence of two men......

"You'd better not see her again and let her slowly forget about you. ”

As soon as Alves finished speaking, the guard's report sounded outside the door-

"The High Lord, the Chief Priest, and the Director of the Grand Hospital, Lady Lyanna, ask for an audience. ”

"Damn!" Alves grumbled, "you told her?"

"No, I didn't. ”

Rod spread his hands, looking innocent.

"This abuse, alas, you can do it yourself. ”

With that, Alves jumped off the bench and left through the back door with that extremely unnatural step. Leaving Rhodes alone in a cold room, melancholy.

I have to say that I have seen all kinds of big scenes, but at this moment, Rhodes is a little afraid to see Lyanna. How should I face her, as a pure lord, or as a scumbag?

"Let her in. ”

As soon as the words fell, the familiar figure broke in.

Although he walked slowly, Rod could still see the familiar face clearly, but he hadn't seen it for months, and it was a little unfamiliar...... She was a lot more emaciated and a little older......

Unlike elves or mages, Lyanna is just a mortal who can't use spells to delay her life, and as time passes, she grows and ages. At least, a few years ago, she was a skinny little girl, and now, her figure has gradually become a little fat. How much more youth can there be? Rhodes looked distressed, but he couldn't do anything.

"Don't you want to see me? ”

Seeing that Rod was silent, Lyanna made a joke first to resolve the embarrassment.

"No......" Rhodes smiled awkwardly, "How's it going?

"It's okay...... Life is very good, and I am quite rich materially. Work is sometimes hectic, sometimes soothing. It's all fine. ”

"That's good......"

As always, a polite opening. Rod didn't know how to go on. He saw the expectation in her eyes, and saw the love that couldn't be completely let go. So much so that Rod had to look away and not dare to look directly.

"Alves said he introduced you to several young talents, but you ......"

Rod spoke again, but, as soon as he spoke, he felt clumsy. I shouldn't have brought it up myself......

"Huh...... It's my problem...... I still can't fall in love with someone else......"

Lyanna whispered, her voice softer than before, and an ambiguous atmosphere permeated the room. Rod didn't dare to continue, so he could only tear away from the topic-

"You don't have to worry so much about medical school, order has been established, it's like a machine that runs itself, we just need to take care of it and don't let it get corrupted. Also, I'm going to have artisans build more monasteries in the city, because the population is getting bigger and bigger, and they need faith for the city to be stable. ”

"High Lord ......"

Lyanna interrupted Rod.

"How is Caroline doing now?"

Lyanna's sudden question overwhelmed Rhodes a little. She must have known something, so how should she answer? Tell the truth? Surely not. Do you weave with lies? It doesn't seem to work...... But as a high lord, the family must definitely be maintained. Even if it's just surface maintenance.

"It's okay...... There are a lot of things going on in the magic academy, so she's also busy......"

Rod replied ambiguously.