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After an afternoon of hard work, the servants prepared the dinner.

The large long table was filled with sumptuous food, but only nine people attended the dinner.

With the exception of the 'family' of Albert, Kyle, Edith, and Fangwen, only Yarman and Barrett were invited to the party. Albert wanted to invite Arnold and Arthur, but Kyle didn't want to turn the cozy dinner into a loud fight.

Kyle sat in the main seat, teasing Albert on his left. Edith sat next to Albert, the little girl holding Jerry the bubble mouse, but her eyes were fixed on Little Joe in Albert's arms. Sister Fang Wen sat at the bottom of Edith, whispering, not knowing what they were talking about. To the right of Kyle is his confidant Yarman, and the three Barrett sit under Yarman, and the four who have known each other for a long time do not say a word, completely ignoring the image and tasting the food. Of course, tasting may not be the right word.

As if taking care of a child, the little girl put the cut pieces of meat in front of Snow Tiger, but the latter was indifferent. "Isn't Little Joe eating?" said Edith, looking at Albert in frustration.

"I think so. Albert nodded. "Leave her alone, I've never seen her eat. He rubbed the little girl's head.

Albert has long been accustomed to the strangeness of Little Joe.

After a while, the little girl left the table after eating, and she looked back at Xiao Qiao frequently, her eyes full of disappointment. Edith was accompanied by the Fang Wen sisters, who knew that the real feast had not yet begun.

The truth is just as Sister Fang Wen guessed.

"You're right, Albert, I take that back sentence. Looking at little Edith's back, Charlotte said truthfully.

"That's right. Barrett and Boris echoed again, and the brief time with the little girl made a big difference in the impression of the three mercenaries of the child.

"I knew it. Albert was confident.

When the words fell, the square hall suddenly fell silent, and the atmosphere was a little depressing.

"Ahem. Kyle coughed lightly, and as his master, he tried to adjust the atmosphere, but no one responded.

The others looked at each other with a wry smile and hung Kyle aside. They knew that this banquet was a celebration and a farewell.

The three mercenaries didn't know where they would go after today. After a series of changes, Albert and the three have developed a deep friendship. Scenes like this, the three Barrett don't know how many times they have experienced it. In each mission, they met many like-minded friends, but in other missions, they had to separate. The three of them had experienced worse things than parting - death, or in their mission, or in other missions, friends were always leaving.

Just like the bards preached.

Mercenaries are destined to be alone, and they can witness or die at any time. Therefore, most mercenaries choose to hide their emotions deep in their hearts and become cold-blooded animals.

After a long time, Barrett spoke.

"Master Kyle, thank you for your hospitality. There was bitterness in his words.

"That's what I'm supposed to do. Kyle chuckled, "Uncle's friend is my friend." ”

"That's right. ”

The crowd responded, raising their glasses.

When the wine was gone, the atmosphere froze again.

"Join our team of mercenaries. Charlotte said abruptly. "Don't you like to take risks?" she urged Albert.

"Yes, I love it. Albert nodded.

"Hiccup, do you agree?" said Boris's eyes.

"No, I'm sorry. Albert shook his head. "I had to take care of Edith, she was a child. He smiled wryly.

"If you like the adventurous life of mercenaries, I can help you raise Edith. Kyle saw longing in Albert's eyes. "Don't forget, I was the one who took care of Edith a while ago. He proved to Albert that he was up to the task.

"You can indeed take care of Edith. Albert admitted, and then the conversation changed: "But she needs more than just a good quality of life, Kyle, you know what I'm talking about." ”

"Okay. Kyle nodded. "She needs you. "He was aware of Albert's responsibility.

"You're right, Edith is a good boy. Barrett smiled with relief: "If it were me, I would have made the same decision." ”

"Thank you. Albert smiled wryly.

"I'm just telling the truth. Barrett shook her head. "Isn't it?" he smiled.

"That's right. Albert shrugged his shoulders with a feigned relief. "When Edith grows up and doesn't need me anymore, I'll definitely join you. He promised. "How can life be without blood. Albert raised his glass and sighed. In fact, he had planned to wait until the little girl grew up and left, and his strength would be greatly improved at that time. He had business to do, he had to find the vanished dragons, and he never forgot that goal. It's just that without the support of strong enough strength, looking for the dragon clan can only be a pipe dream.

"We are waiting for you. Barrett nodded heavily.

"I saw that day. "Charlotte seemed to see the future.

"Don't forget, Boris still owes you a life. Boris grinned.

"Come on, friends, and have a drink. Albert smiled. "For our friendship. He said firmly: "I believe that time cannot erase our memories." ”

Everyone raised their glasses, and the laughter diluted the sadness of parting.

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The little girl hid behind the door of the square hall.

Edith originally wanted to see Little Joe, but overheard Albert's conversation with her uncle and aunt.

She pouted, and although she couldn't understand what the adults were talking about, she saw unhappiness in Albert's eyes. Albert's mention of her left Edith a little confused, did she upset Albert?, Edith thought to herself. She quietly left the hall and decided to ask the understanding Sophie. She had to make Albert happy, just like Albert was always coaxing her.

Edith ran to Sophie's room and gently slammed on the door.

"Please come in. ”

Sophie's voice rang out from inside the door.

Edith pushed open the door and saw that Fang Wen was there.

"Hello Fangwen, Sophie. The little girl greeted sweetly.

"Honey, what's the matter?" Fang Wen showed her gentle side in front of Edith.

"I'd like to ask some questions. Edith said truthfully. "I hear ......," she recounted, everything she heard. "Why isn't Albert happy?" said Edith's eyes were full of curiosity.

"He cares about you. Sophie picked up Edith.

"I think Albert is a little unhappy. Edith stressed again.

"He's just a little bit of a fan of the bloody life. Fang Wen told Edith the truth. "But Albert prefers you in comparison. She added.

"But how can I help him?" asked Edith. "I want Albert to be happy. Her tone was like that of an adult.

"As long as you grow up healthy and happy. "Sophie's words are always so soft.

"You're lying to me. Edith angrily looked away.

"Why should I lie to you?" said Sophie, pinching Edith's loose hair into her ears.

"I can tell Albert has something on his mind. Edith looked dark. "I want to help him. She looked at Sophie and said earnestly.

"You're thinking too much, dear. "Sophie perfunctory.

"Please. Edith still didn't give up.

"You'll understand when you grow up. Sophie was ruthless and turned a blind eye to the girl's pleas.

Edith was silent, her nose snorting, tears blurring her big brown eyes. "I thought we were friends. The little girl pursed her lips and couldn't stop sobbing. "I thought you would help me. Edith was so sad that she snatched the door and left. Deceived by her friends for the first time, she just wanted to hide in her room and cry.

Looking at Edith's back, Sophie and Fang Wen looked at each other and smiled bitterly.

"We may be doing something wrong. Fang Wen sighed. "My gut told me that we shouldn't hide it from her, even though she was only five years old. She looked at the door.

"But I'm doing it for her good. Sophie whispered.

"Do you think so in your heart?" asked Sophie, too.

"People should listen to their brains, don't they?" asked Sophie rhetorically.

"That's right. Fang Wen nodded. "But your brain and heart are now saying the same thing. She smiled.

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Back in her room, Edith lowered the latch.

She curled up in the corner, hugging her body, sobbing silently.

"Why lie to me. Edith murmured. "I want to help Albert why they don't tell me the truth. Her voice grew louder and louder.

I don't know how long later, there was a sudden knock on the door. "Are you there?" Immediately after, Fang Wen's voice came.

"No!" Edith shouted.

"Honey, don't you want to invite me in and sit?" said a soft voice that belonged to Sophie.

"You deceived me. Edith shook her head. "Deceived a friend. Her voice was full of grievances.

"We have a gift for you. Fang Wen's words were full of pity. "Open the door, I've known Edith who never bothered with her friends, did she?" she had never been so gentle.

Edith lifted the latch, and Sophie and Vanine stood outside.

"What's the matter with me. Edith's face was stained with tears, and her eyelashes were stained with tears.

"Help you. Fang Wen picked up Edith.

"Really?" Edith sniffled and burst into laughter.

"Of course. Fang Wen nodded. "Look what I brought. She pulled out a small wooden sword the size of a dagger, just right for Edith.

"I love plush dolls. Edith pouted.

"Honey, this is not a toy. Fang Wen shoved the wooden sword into Edith's hand. "It's how to make Albert happy. She smiled mysteriously.

"What should I do?" said Edith, looking at the wooden sword in her hand, her eyes full of puzzlement.

"It helps you grow up quickly. Sophie said softly. "When you're older, Albert can do what he likes. She gently wiped Edith's little flower face with her handkerchief.

"From today onwards, I'll teach you swordsmanship. Fang Wen told the little girl.

The two sisters never dreamed that a small wooden sword would create the future goddess of the hunt.