Annan's return did not alarm too many people.

The most are Olmedo, Etilia, Fast, Francois, Evelyn......

Well, Evelyn knew, half of Liberty City knew.

Liberty City is changing day by day, and when Annan left, the unfinished buildings had been completed, and many new houses were still being built, only the Mage Tower was still slowly built, and it should not be able to build a second floor this year.

There are also a third more residents and tourists than before, and the spacious streets are finally filled with liveliness.

The first to pick up Annan was Lily, who was lying on the eaves of the tavern with the silly cat, and when she saw Annan coming back, Lily jumped to the ground and ran to Annan with a long "meow", but the silly cat didn't know where to run.

Annan returned to the bedroom of the City Lord's Mansion with Lily in his left hand and a flower pot in his right hand.

The warm afternoon sunlight pours into the room, and the sense of security that arises spontaneously brings tiredness and makes you want to take a nap comfortably.

Annan did not dare to ...... Who knows what ritual the Demon Maharaja, who has been hanging on for months, has prepared to "welcome" himself.

Lily reached out to grab the leaves of the otherworldly tree, but Annan lifted it away and placed the pot on the windowsill.

"This one is very important, and you have to look at it." Annan reminded Lily.

Standing in front of the window, Annan looked at the Crystal Nest next door.

"Is Elimoas awake?"

"Nope." Abby replied.

The dragon is the kind of immortal species that sleeps twice a year and half a year at a time. As for why she didn't sleep like this in the north...... They only sleep in safe places.

In a way, this represents Elimoas's trust in Liberty City.

But Elimoas had been asleep for more than four months and was not far from waking up.

Annan went to see the little spider on the dresser again, it was not bad, it was fatter than before leaving, but as soon as he saw himself, he went back to the nest, and he couldn't shout.

Annan had no choice but to walk out of the bedroom first and go to the second floor to visit Olmedo first.

"It's great that you're back."

As soon as he pushed the door open, the smiling Ormedo made Annan not know whether to step in or not.

"I just came back......"

"But this is only up to you, our ship has arrived in the royal capital of that Khamis VI."

"Okay, I'll get in touch later."

Annan was looking forward to meeting the members of the Holy Council for the first time......

Annan went to see Itilia next door, and the trip to the south didn't change her life much. Instead, Leila stepped on the stairs and ran up with a "kick" sound.

"Why don't you answer when I shout!" Lela complained to Annan, without the slightest joy of reunion after a long absence.

"When did you call me?" Annan was not impressed.

"You're on deck!"

Annan struggled to recall that there was a small boat floating in the bay when he entered the port......

After Lela finished speaking, she left angrily again.

"What's wrong with her?"

Itilia smiled, "I think she should blame you for not catching a fish." ”

"Then it's not surprising."

He also likes to rely on Lily when he messes up something.

Annan saw the documents on the table and recorded the finances, and couldn't help but ask curiously: "How much money did I make?" ”

"Counting only the earnings of the South, you have earned 143,000 gold coins in April at sea."

Combined with the slowdown in Middle-earth and the North, it is close to 200,000 gold coins......

Annan had seen treasures when he "received" the Violet Kingdom inheritance, hundreds of thousands of gold coins paved with mountains of gold, more than enough for Elimayas to lie on them.

And Liberty City can make that much money in just two months.

No one can sit still, and Annan earns more money in a month than many large families make in a generation......

This has led to coveting in Liberty City, where it is said that one out of every eight visitors is a thief.

Thankfully, Liberty City spends money faster. Arcane cores and oralcum are bottomless pits, and even if a legendary thief enters the treasure trove, all he can see is dust and cobwebs.

……

"When will a pool be full of 1,000 litres of water and a pipe that is releasing water into the pool at a rate of 100 litres per hour and a pool draining water at a rate of 95 litres per hour?"

Annan knocked on the door of the classroom where there were orcs and goblins, but there were more humans, and the teacher who looked at him with apologies said, "I'm sorry, I'm looking for someone." ”

"You're so polite...... replied the middle-aged man who had been specially hired as a teacher because of his talent for mathematics.

Annan came to the back row: "Aunt Susan asked me to tell you to go to the City Lord's Mansion at night." ”

Before coming to school, Annan went to Aunt Susan's. She wanted to prepare a table of sumptuous dishes, and Annan simply asked Aunt Susan's family to go to the city lord's mansion and have dinner together.

"Who are you?"

Martin's words stunned Annan.

"Ahem...... Martin, he's Annan. The math teacher had to be reminded.

Martin's voice was louder: "My cousin is adventuring in the south, who is you!! ”

"I'm coming back from the South."

"Oh." Martin restrained his shock, "I'm in class, can you stop disturbing me?" ”

"My bad."

Annan exited the classroom and looked back suspiciously.

How does it seem to be dumber than it was three years ago......

After about ten minutes, the students walked out of the classroom. They greeted Annan with adoration and respect, and Annan responded one by one, watching Martin walk in front of him.

I didn't notice it before because I got along day and night, but after four months of separation, Annan was surprised to find that Martin was taller again, and a sparse beard had grown on his lips, and he was about to become an adult.

Only himself, what was it like three years ago, and what it is now, as if time has frozen in himself......

"Cousin, the teacher taught us a new word today......"

Annan looked at Martin, who was talking to the air: "Who were you talking to just now?" ”

Martin looked out the window again.

After finally coaxing Martin home, Annan went to visit Mr. Victor.

I haven't seen you for a long time, and Mr. Victor didn't say anything mean: "Are you still going out?" ”

Annan thought for a moment: "Still not sure ......"

The affairs of the south have not yet been dealt with, and there is still Khamis VI to contact, but Annan does not have to go there himself - a journey will take a year, not counting the way back, it is too much of a waste of time.

"Always busy, when can you become a master." Victor snorted, not accustomed to Annan's squandering of talent.

"Making Liberty City glorious is more important than me becoming a master." Annan had no choice but to say, "Then are you here for tonight's banquet?" ”

"I see."

That night, all the people who were familiar with Annan came to the city lord's mansion and gathered around the long table burning with candlelight.

On the surface, it is to welcome Annan's return, but in fact, it is to bring together everyone who is busy with their own affairs.

Annan is an important link that unites the people of Liberty City. Annan is not there, and although they will not have a disagreement, they will only be left with business.

After welcoming Annan back, the bard lowered his glass and sighed: "War is about to break out, but we are here to celebrate." ”

"War?"

(End of chapter)