Hodge put down the Imperial Capital Daily, looked at the vase not far away, and the bright pale yellow sunflower in the vase, and his thoughts drifted.

He recalled the conversation he had with his father, the Marquis de Bach, after returning home from the Senricarls Cathedral that day.

That night, Hodge told his father everything that Prince Malthus had said.

"Father, do you think I should go?"

Marquis Bach looked at Hodge calmly, and did not give his own answer directly, but asked rhetorically: "Do you think you should go?" ”

"You have grown up, you are about to become an adult, you can officially enter the social scene of the imperial capital, you can make your own decisions about this matter."

"Whether you choose to go or not, I support you and respect your decision."

Listening to his father's words, Hodge was a little moved in his heart, he quickly restrained his emotions, and after a little thought, he replied: "Father, I think I should go, this is an opportunity." ”

"Hmm." Marquis Bach bowed slightly, and did not ask for a specific reason, "I originally planned to let you take the path of the noble school, but since the Prince of Malthus invited you to manage the charitable foundation and help you operate as a co-prosperity officer, you will not refuse, just come like this, and pay attention to your own safety." ”

"Hodge, let me warn you, don't investigate anything beyond your capabilities, you know what I'm talking about."

"The attack is widely implicated, involving the high-level of the empire, the disappearance of Princess Leia, I am afraid it is also related to this matter, your entry into the imperial capital this time, the primary purpose is to increase your knowledge, improve your knowledge, expand your social circle, and integrate into the noble circle of the imperial capital."

"Secondary purpose, you can try to get in touch with the circle of the extraordinary, in addition to the circle where you trade magical items, you also need other circles, all kinds of circles are interconnected, you can trade items to the maximum extent, the Wizards Association, I have already helped to deal with it."

"You take this letter of introduction and go straight over."

The Marquis of Bach took out a pale yellow letter from his bosom with a wax seal, which was intertwined with special intricate patterns, vaguely forming a subtle fit, as if containing some special power.

"Yes, father." Hodge took the letter and put it away.

"Nothing else matters, for you, I have only one request, protect yourself, pay attention to safety in everything, I'm not by your side, don't mess around, it's really not good, just come back."

"What social?"

"What glory?"

"What face?"

"It doesn't matter, your mother and I don't care about these things, as long as you are good and the whole family is together, it is enough, our family does not need glory and wealth, let alone anything else."

"Your life is more important than anything else."

Marquis Bach looked at Hodge and said very seriously.

For the first time, Hodge saw his father, Marquis Bach, show such an expression, serious, determined, and a little uneasy and nervous, obviously going to the imperial capital by himself, which made his father, Marquis Bach, very worried.

Father's love is always like a mountain, usually inconspicuous, but no matter when, he is always there, silently watching you.

"I know what to do." Hodge nodded earnestly.

"Well, that's fine."

……

"Knock Knock Knock ......"

There was a crisp knock on the door.

Hodge's divergent thoughts gradually converged: "Come in." ”

A beautiful figure pushed the door in, dragging a tray in her hand, on which were quite delicate snacks, black truffle bread, creamy toast, cheesecake, milk pudding, chocolate mousse, and a steaming cup of hot cocoa.

"Young master, I took some desserts from the kitchen, can you see if you can eat them?"

"If it's not suitable, I'll let the kitchen chef do it."

Anna put the tray on the table, placed the snacks inside on the table one by one, half-knelt on the ground, and asked softly.

"It's okay, it's good, it's all my favorite food."

Hodge looked at the dessert on the table and nodded, a smile on his face.

Sweets of various colors are exquisite, lined up from left to right.

The hot cocoa was placed on the right-hand side, a place for Hodge to easily access.

Hodge looked at the cup of hot cocoa, his expression remained unchanged, he stretched out his right hand, picked it up, put it to his mouth, and asked casually, "Anna, do you eat it?" Why don't you have something together? ”

"Young master, I've already eaten it." Anna replied softly.

"Oh." Hodge snorted, took a sip of hot cocoa, picked up the creamy toast, and took a bite, "Anna, when are you an adult?" ”

"Young master, it will take more than ten days." Anna replied softly.

"Well, you're a few days older than me, then." Hodge nodded, and while eating the milky toast, he continued: "Coming-of-age ceremony, will your family do it for you?" ”

"Probably not." Anna shook her head and said softly: "The conditions at home are not good, maybe you can add an extra bowl of potato stewed mutton...... I remember the day my brother came of age, and it was like that. ”

"Do you want to go back?" Hodge asked, eating milky toast, looking at Anna.

"No, the manor is very good, young master, you and the marquis are very good to me." Anna shook her head and said softly.

"Really?"

Hodge put down the milky toast, picked up the milk pudding, scooped out a bite with a soup spoon, and put it in his mouth, the sweet and soft texture exploded on the taste buds: "Well, it tastes good!" ”

"Anna, have you been having any trouble at home lately?"

"If you have any difficulties, tell me, with our relationship, I will help you solve it."

"Young master, there is no difficulty at home, everything is fine." Anna replied.

"Well, that's good, I said, the day you became an adult, I'll give you a gift, do you remember?"

Hodge put down the milk pudding, picked up the black truffle bread, took a bite, and said as he chewed.

"Yes." Anna nodded.

"What do you like?"

"Just ask, and I'll satisfy you."

Hodge took a sip of the hot cocoa and swallowed the black truffle bread in his mouth.

"Young Master, I'm ......"

Anna was about to say no, saying she didn't really want anything.

A special voice rang in her head.

Hoarse, muffled.

"Tell him you want the golden citrine from the Southend Mountains."

Anna instinctively wanted to resist, but soon she found that she couldn't control her body and couldn't do even the simplest blink.

Soon, Anna heard herself:

"Young master, my mother loves golden citrine, and if I can bring one back, she will definitely be very happy."

Hearing this, Hodge thought for a moment and muttered: "If you want to have golden citrine, the most famous is produced in the Southend Mountains, and there is a peak in the Southend Mountains that borders the westernmost land of the fiefdom, and the villages in that place should have golden citrine." ”

"What's that village called......

"Let me think about it."

"Seems to be called Motril ......"