Rhodes doesn't know why the Ice Queen agrees to let him see Dennis, but Rhodes guesses that it might be because he is not a threat in front of her. A small frontier lord with no more than fifty men, a ruined castle, and no resources, how would such a small frontier lord pose a threat to her throne?

Besides, the father misses his daughter so much that he doesn't have time to meet him when he leaves, and now, he has traveled thousands of miles to the capital to meet his daughter, which is also human nature.

So Caterina agreed to see Dennis, and Rod thought to herself, this is how it should be......

In short, under the leadership of the high-ranking witch Rosel, Rhodes finally met his daughter in the dormitory of the Academy of Magic. Dennis had changed into new clothes, velvet skirts, and a magic blouse, she had never worn such high-end fabrics in Blackhammer Castle, but from the look in his daughter's eyes, Rhodes saw her sadness.

For children, happiness is not based on material foundations, more often than not, spiritual care and freedom can make them feel truly happy. Having a carefree environment, having a father who loves her, and having a playmate of the same age is better than fine clothes and food. However, Rhodes knew that from now on, his daughter Dennis would never feel this freedom and love again.

The tutors in the Academy of Magic, the dormitory steward, and the Ice Queen, want their abilities, and no one really cares about them. Entering the Kislev School of Magic, witches are tools like beings. All the training and learning they receive is for the purpose of serving the Snow Queen in the future. Dennis is no exception.

It was brutal, but it happened. Rod looked at his daughter, her eyes were cold, her face was calm, as if overnight, Dennis had faded the childishness and naughtiness that originally belonged to children. I became mature and melancholy.

This maturity made Rhodes' heart ache, but there was nothing he could do. The Academy of Magic is a place where witches can become stronger, however, it is also a prison.

"My good daughter, father is here. ”

Rod walked over and picked Dennis up. An intimate meeting between father and daughter, although everyone knew that it was the last meeting.

Dennis had tears in her eyes, but she didn't dare let anyone see them. He quickly wiped away his tears and lay in Rhodes's arms.

"Father, I will study here, the Frost Witch can't go out, I must be here until I finish my studies. But I'll miss you......"

The daughter suddenly said such mature words, which made Rod feel very uncomfortable. Dennis is young, but he seems to be able to see that the environment here is complex, and it is no longer a carefree childhood place like Blackhammer Castle. Here, countless pairs of eyes watch them every day. Every witch, every action, every word is closely monitored, and if something unfavorable to the queen is made, they are immediately brought before for interrogation and severely punished.

Dennis had only been in the Academy of Magic for a few days when he had heard many similar stories. In the dormitory with her, there were witch apprentices who were about the same age, or a few years older than her. They are happy to help little girls like Dennis, and the aristocratic education teaches them not to bully the weak. {1}

"I miss you too, baby. ”

Rod said, kissing Dennis on the forehead.

"The Academy of Magic is a sacred temple, my darling, and you must study hard here, learn everything you need to master. Magic, power, rituals, knowledge, singing, prayer, traditions, and so on. You have to be patient and have the courage and determination to overcome everything. In short, you have to be brave and take it all, you have to persevere, you know?"

Rod rubbed his daughter Dennis's face and said softly. Other aristocratic girls can be seen hiding in their beds watching this scene. Their little friend seems to have a very good father, but he is not very wealthy, as can be seen from his dress.

"I know ......"

Dennis nodded. Her fair skin was still warm, but Rhodes knew that it wasn't long before her temperature began to slowly drop. As with all Frost Witches, this is a necessary process. And for a genius like Dennis, the process will be even faster. Gaining power comes at a price, and this is one of them.

"Alright, baby, I have to go. ”

Rod got up, he couldn't linger long. Behind her is the Snow Queen's personal bodyguard, who is also a Frost Witch, but a witch who is absolutely loyal to the Queen. Half of what Rhodes said just now was for her.

Little Dennis grabbed his father before he left.

"I will pray to the gods, Father, that we will be safe and healthy. When the sun rises again, we will meet again. I've been waiting for it. ”

Rod couldn't believe that such words came from the mouth of his young daughter. But I have to believe it.

He turned, hugged his daughter again, and walked out of the room in pain.

......

The days in Kislev were so long, and despite the excellent accommodation and the quality of the maid service, Rhodes never felt at home. It's like a prison decorated with silver and crystal, surrounded by people like wolves, staring at you all the time, scrutinizing you, and calculating you.

Two days later, at the Robles Mann Hotel, Rhodes met again with Medrly, the Lord of Lonewind, who spoke for him in front of the Queen's throne. The two smiled and exchanged pleasantries.

"Thank you for interceding for me that day. ”

Rod said politely.

And Lord Medri smiled in response.

"You don't have to thank me, I just stood in the shoes of a father and said a few fair words. As a father, I can understand how you felt at that time. ”

A smile brushed the corners of the lord's mouth. He seemed to be honest, but Rhodes knew that none of those who could have a place in that palace were honest. It is said that he is a fellow father and feels sympathy, but it is better to say that this noble lord of Kislev also has his own ideas. They may not be that supportive of the Snow Queen...... This is the contradiction between the tsar and the nobility in every era. At times, the tsar was more inclined towards the aristocracy, and at other times, they were more tough.

Like Queen Caterina right now. She has supreme magical power, as well as witches and spies all over the country, all of which give the queen an absolute say in the country. However, the power of many nobles was suppressed as a result. Rhodes could see that this Lord of Medri was such a person. Perhaps his daughter was also arrested and forced to study at the Academy of Magic in her early years......