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"That's your freedom. The woman shrugged, "But I'd advise you to get out of here." ”

Albert smiled and didn't speak. He has now affirmed that women must be suffering from mental illnesses such as paranoia.

"Boy, your kidnapping plan won't succeed. The woman didn't know what Albert was thinking, and said to herself, "Master Kyle from the Dandelion family will come to pick up Edith from school, and you will definitely be beaten up when the time comes, believe me, his friends are savage mercenaries." ”

"Kyle won't come, I promise. Albert couldn't help but say.

"Well, poor fellow, I've already given you advice. The woman looked at Albert with sympathy, and then closed the door to the martial arts hall.

Albert looked at the closed door, a little helpless, and a little happy, it turned out that he was already a celebrity in Blackwater Castle.

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I don't know how long it took, and the setting sun cast a red veil over the sky.

The bell rang for the end of school, and Albert stood up and rubbed his numb legs.

A large group of children pushed open the door of the small martial arts hall and ran out of the martial arts hall while shouting, as if there was something terrible chasing after them.

"Edith. Albert beckoned and spotted the little girl. Compared to the last time the father and daughter met, Edith has tanned a lot, and her body exudes a heroic aura that ordinary girls don't have. The little girl was walking while gesturing with a small wooden sword, her ponytail swaying from side to side with her movements. The little young face was dirty, and the clothes were covered with dust, as if they had just rolled on the ground.

"Iber!"

Hearing the familiar voice, Edith turned her head and shouted crisply. "You're finally awake. She smiled and walked over to Albert's side and took Albert's hand.

Behind Edith, Jon silently followed, standing on Albert's other side, opening his mouth but saying nothing.

Albert rubbed Jon's head and picked the little girl up, "I heard you got good grades. ”

"Just second place. Edith pursed her lips, "If you go and watch the game, I'm sure I'll win first place." ”

"My little genius, second place is already very good. Albert pinched the little girl's face dotingly, "I will be by your side next time." ”

"Hmph, your promise has never been kept. Edith complained dissatisfiedly, "Birthdays, games, you missed them." ”

"There will be no next time, I swear, to the great sun god. Albert said seriously.

"Hmm. Edith nodded, smiling at Albert.

Albert scratched Edith's Joan, lowered her from his arms, and looked at Jon, who didn't know what he was thinking, "Let's go, Jon." ”

"Hey, boy, are you really Albert?"

Albert and the two little ones hadn't gone far when a shout suddenly came from behind them.

"I said it a long time ago. Albert paused and looked back at the woman, "Is there anything else?" he said politely.

"Hello, Leona Sensei. The two children pressed their fists to their chests and respectfully performed the martial arts salute.

"Hello. The woman nodded, looking at Albert, "I want to talk to you alone, of course, and definitely now." ”

"Yes. After a moment of silence, Albert said with a smile. "I'm going to throw a party for Edith tonight. He told her, "If you have time in the evening, I'm going to invite you to join me, and I know that Edith can't do without you." ”

"That's her talent. "Actually, I'm the one to thank for making my business dozens of times better." ”

Albert smiled noncommittally, "Are you coming?" he asked her.

"Thank you for having me, but I'm sorry, I don't really like to join in. Leona shook her head.

"Okay, I'll be back tomorrow, and we'll talk later. With that, Albert took the two little ones by the hand and turned away.

Looking at the backs of one big, two small and three, Leona opened her mouth, as if there was something unspeakable. Albert's back was getting smaller and smaller, and she gritted her teeth and chased after her. "Is that big guy going?" she shouted, "the big guy who often comes with Kyle to pick up Edith." ”

"You mean Barrett?" Albert turned around, "a big man with blond hair and a golden beard." ”

"Yes, is his name Barrett?" Leona's face burned a little, and she suddenly regretted her reckless and stupid decision.

"He'll go, that's a good friend of mine. Albert smiled and looked at Leona with a little meaning. The girl in front of me, who looks and has a good figure and is slightly nervous, actually likes Barrett, who has abnormally developed limbs.

"Do you need to get ready to wear a dress?" Leona took a deep breath and nodded fiercely, intending to break the boat.

"It's not that formal. Albert shook his head, "You're beautiful like that." ”

"Thanks," said Leona, "I'll see you in the evening." ”

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In the middle of the night.

Oil lamps hang from the quaint courtyard walls.

The barbecue on the grill is fragrant, and the grease drips into the charcoal fire, making a 'squeak' sound.

Albert, Yarman, Barrett, Fangwen and Leona sat on the grass and drank cold beers. A drunken Kyle hugs Sophie and Shirley, Boltonburg brings back Annie, the receptionist, and five unnamed girlfriends, and tells about his 'heroic deeds'. Charlotte and Boris hid under the banyan tree and whispered, not knowing what they were talking about. Jon's mother, Linda, dutifully rummaged through the roast and remained silent.

Edith, the protagonist of the party, leaves with Jon after she has eaten her fill.

After bathing, Edith put on her nightgown and hugged Little Joe, who had been waiting for a long time, into her arms.

"Little Joe, why don't you talk to me?" she went back to her room, lay on the bed, and looked at the little furry guy in her arms.

Xiao Qiao glanced at Edith with a haughty gaze, turned around in place, adjusted a comfortable position, and continued to sleep on Edith's stomach. Edith pursed her lips, little Joe's cold arrogance made her a little helpless.

The last time Albert left, he left Little Joe with her.

At that time, in order to drag Little Joe off Albert, a lot of twists and turns were wasted.

During the arrest, Little Joe tore Albert's shirt, and dozens of strands of hair were also scratched off, and a lot of blood was shed.

Of course, in the end, Edith got her wish and was with Little Joe. But it wasn't as Edith thought, and three weeks later, Little Joe still treated her like a mattress or a servant.

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Albert and Leona came to the wall.

"Miss Leona, what do you want to talk about?" Albert took a sip of his beer.

"Something about Jon. Leona retracted her smile and looked serious, "You can call me Leona." ”

"What's wrong with Jon?" Albert wondered.

"His martial arts talent is no worse than Edith's, and he works harder. Leona said.

"That's a good thing. Albert looked at Leona frowning, "Anything else?" I guess you must have something else going on. ”

"That's right. Liang Anna nodded. "Jon has great talent, but he's different from other kids. She told him, "He's too sensitive, he's too grumpy." Whoever said bad things about him, he would fight, even if it was a joke or some trivial sarcasm. When he encounters someone who can't be beaten, he will also use some small means. I know he's still a child, but it's more than a child. ”

"Thank you, Leona. Albert said seriously, "I'll talk to him." ”

"That's fine, a few of the children's parents have asked me to expel Jon from the gym. Leona smiled helplessly, "Seriously, I'd love to have another student like Edith." But you and I both know that the heart is more important than the talent, whether it is martial arts or demons. ”

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Following the sound of the crashing wood, Albert made his way to the backyard.

"Jon, don't you sleep so late?" he looked at the little guy wielding a wooden sword and chopping at a stake.

"Good evening, Mr. Albert. Jon made a warrior salute, "I can't sleep, I'm five hundred swords away from today's goal." ”

"You are indeed as diligent as Leona said. Albert smiled and sat down on the grass, "Come and rest, boy, we don't seem to have had a good conversation yet." ”

Jon was a little excited to receive Albert's compliment. He nodded obediently and sat down across from Albert, "Do you have something to do with me?"

"Just a casual conversation. Albert sat in a comfortable position, "How are you doing in the martial arts hall?"

"Well, I like swordsmanship, it makes me strong. Jon replied honestly.

"Do you prefer strength or swordsmanship?" Albert looked into Jon's eyes.

"Does it make a difference?" Jon asked, puzzled.

"Of course, there are people who learn swordsmanship in pursuit of martial arts, and there are people who learn swordsmanship in pursuit of power. Albert patiently explained.

"I feel like I'm the former. As he spoke, Jon lowered his head. He understood what Albert was trying to say, because he had heard Edith say something similar. "I love martial arts. Edith often said this, and her answer was correct.

"That's not what a six-year-old should have. Albert saw through Jon's childish lie and shook his head in disappointment.

"Did I do something wrong?" Jon's eyes suddenly turned red as he was afraid of making Albert angry. This is his hope, he doesn't want to anger the other party and be abandoned by the other party.

"Do you know the spirit of martial arts?" Albert frowned, still holding on to a glimmer of hope.

"I ......" Jon hesitated for a long time, but couldn't answer a word. He peeked at Albert's expression, a little apprehensive. He hadn't heard of the spirit of martial arts at all, he only knew that with a sword, he wouldn't be bullied anymore.

"Children should be honest. Albert said in a deep voice.

"I know it's wrong. Jon whispered, his head lower, almost buried in his chest.