Rowland 78 years, January 1, fine.

The bright sun warmed the cold of winter, and after breakfast, Nolan sat on a chaise longue in the courtyard, squinting and enjoying the rare leisurely morning.

Fireworks and firecrackers occasionally sound outside the mansion, and since yesterday, Linfeng City has been filled with a relaxed atmosphere of the festival.

On the side, Yuna made Noren a cup of hot tea and stood beside him, enjoying the morning of the first day of the new year.

The two of them were silent in this calm and quiet atmosphere, and I don't know how long later, Manna walked into the courtyard and said:

"Sir, there is a guest visiting today."

"Huh?"

Nolan squirmed lazily on the recliner and tightened the blanket on his body a little reluctantly, "I don't remember what guests I invited, are people in aristocratic circles so familiar?" ”

"Isn't it a sign of your reputation that someone came to visit you on the first morning?" Maenna laughed.

"What's more, the guests who visited this time are still two big shots, so it's better for the master to go to the living room to entertain them as soon as possible."

"Big shots? How big. ”

"One is Lord Evelyn, the lord of Linfeng City, and the other is Lord Ryan, the head of the Knights."

“…… Yes. ”

These two are indeed heavyweights in Linfeng City, and they are still his acquaintances, so it would be rude not to pick up guests.

Nolan stretched and got up, and when he walked to the living room, he saw several servants carrying something into the house, which seemed to be calligraphy and paintings.

"Noren, Yuna!"

Evelyn waved to them, "Happy New Year to you!" ”

"Let's have fun." Nolan nodded at her, then looked at the calligraphy and paintings, "...... this?" ”

"Just a New Year's gift." Evelyn smiled, "It's not always appropriate to visit your home empty-handed, and it just so happens that you have just moved to a new house, and I plan to send you some calligraphy, paintings, and antiques to decorate." ”

"If I'm so particular, do I have to give something in return?"

Nolan touched his chin, "We are rough people, we don't have any calligraphy and painting, but the arms are enough, do you want to send you to play with the magic guide gun?" ”

"Is the magic guide the weapon Yuna used before?" Evelyn's eyes lit up, "I want it!" ”

"Uh...... I'm just polite, don't you really want it. ”

Nolan sweated, "Shouldn't you normally say 'what's so embarrassing?'" ”

"This is an alchemy weapon you made!" Evelyn's eyes widened.

"Having seen the white raven's heroic form, who wouldn't be curious about its weapons? Hurry up, hand over your New Year's gifts! ”

"I said≠ I'll give it." Nolan snorted twice, then took out a red paper bag and handed it over, "No, Happy New Year." ”

"What kind of alchemy item is this?" Evelyn took it curiously.

"It's a red envelope, stupid."

“…… Mutter! Evelyn opened the paper bag, poured out a few silver coins from it, and her expression gradually became disgusted, "How old are you and still wrap red envelopes, are you a child?"

"Also, put some gold coins in it! How can the dignified General Staff even save so much money on red envelopes! ”

"This is the New Year's red envelope that the government gave to the servants yesterday, just a few more copies." Nolan stretched out his hand, "Don't give me back." ”

"Don't pay it back!" Evelyn stuffed the red envelope into her pocket.

The two joked a few words, Evelyn's expression became serious, looked out the door and said, "Thank you." ”

"What?"

"Fireworks, firecrackers, red envelopes, and this peaceful and peaceful New Year's atmosphere, everything is no different from previous years, isn't it?"

Evelyn whispered, "But it's because of the war that I know that it's not something we can take for granted.

"If it weren't for your assistance at that time, I'm afraid Peak City wouldn't have been able to spend such a peaceful New Year this year."

Noren glanced at her in surprise: "I didn't expect you to be able to say such a level of compliments after becoming the city lord, it seems that you have also grown." ”

"Hey, that's what I've thought since the first time we met, you guy...... The tone of voice is really unpleasant! ”

Evelyn clenched her fists, then smiled with relief, "However, this is also quite a 'Nolan' style. When chatting with you, there may indeed be no need to say these false and real polite words. ”

"I said, the city lord came to visit early in the morning, and he must have a plan."

Nolan smiled, "Since you know my character, it's good to have something to say, I will try to do what I can, and I will try to help if I can, without making it too complicated." ”

Evelyn is also a noble person who has led him to the top, and coupled with her friendship with Yuna, he still trusts her.

"Well, then I'll get straight to the point."

Evelyn said slowly, "You have made a great contribution to this crusade against Xia Hui Long, although the City Lord's Mansion intends to reward you, but to be honest, we don't know what kind of reward can satisfy you."

"As an alchemist, you may be doing what you are interested in, but in the eyes of others, the value and potential of your performance is constantly increasing."

"In addition, when Flammel's envoy visited a few days ago, he did not hide his intention to solicit you, so Uncle Ryan was very worried......"

"He's worried that I'll leave Peak City and join other stronger forces?" Nolan answered.

Combined with the content of the chat from the previous day, he had roughly guessed what Ryan was thinking.

"Hmm." Evelyn nodded, "My father is seriously ill, and Uncle Ryan has become the only pillar of Peak City, and he is even more worried about the future of Peak City than I do.

"He hopes that you can continue to stay in Peak City to shine, and Peak City is willing to be your most solid backing - I am here to convey this meaning."

Evelyn said seriously, "What I want you to know is that Nolan, this is not a deal, this is our bond with Peake.

"We were born and raised in this land, and we have fought together to protect the same land, and this is our home.

"Now, let's work together to develop this family, where all people are your compatriots, your partners, and only here can you get the most unreserved support and trust."

Nolan was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing.

"You...... What are you laughing at? Evelyn didn't expect him to react like this, and her expression was embarrassed.

"Don't you feel shy to say these sensational things or something?" Nolan wiped the tears from the laughter in the corners of his eyes.

"And why do you always worry about these inexplicable things? I don't remember saying things like, 'I'm leaving Tippeak.'" ”

"Really?" Evelyn's eyes lit up, "You're going to stay in Peak City forever, right?" ”

"There's no reason to leave, is there?" Nolan said leisurely.

"I've just set up a gold factory, and there are still a lot of plans and ideas that haven't been realized.

"A new vein has recently been discovered, and the material here is not barren.

"Not to mention that the city lord here is quite easy to handle, enough for me to be powerful here.

"From this point of view, it is the stupidest choice to give up the comfortable life in front of you for a few empty promises from others and switch to a completely unfamiliar environment, right?"

"You're absolutely right." Evelyn nodded again and again, "But the city lord is easy to handle this, I don't think it's right, the city lord of Linfeng City is just able to bend and stretch, corporal Lixian, but it doesn't mean that she is easy to bully!" ”

Noren was happy: "It's not easy to bully, you were almost sold by your uncle a few days ago!" ”

Evelyn knew what he was referring to, and was silent for a moment and said, "That's why I say thank you to you." ”

"There are many times when the lord of the castle is unable to help himself."

"In this position, there is only responsibility."

"Responsibility...... It's a really heavy thing. Nolan sighed, "But I don't hate it."

"You can rest assured, since I have your trust, I will also shoulder the responsibility of the general staff and accompany Linfeng City to go down."

Finally waiting for this promise, Evelyn breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately laughed: "In this case, such a responsible general staff member must also be ready to be responsible for Yuna, right?" ”

"Huh? This topic has turned too bluntly! ”

"I heard Uncle Ryan say that when he asked you if you had a crush, you seemed to care about her."

That old Deng...... Noren's forehead was bruised, and he said with a straight face: "Don't believe rumors, don't spread rumors, you don't care about our family affairs." ”

"Okay, I don't care."

Evelyn, "I suspected you were interested in her at the beginning, but now it looks like it's true, poof......"

"Don't spew blood...... Noren argued, subconsciously glancing at Yuna standing behind him.

Seeing Yuna bow her head slightly, after hearing their conversation, although she still tried her best to maintain the calmness on her face, her earlobes were turning red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"She's kidding." Nolan said.

"I know." Yuna whispered back.

"Hmm-"

Seeing that the two in front of her suddenly fell into a somewhat ambiguous atmosphere, Evelyn suddenly felt that she was being stuffed with a mouthful of dog food.

Obviously, he deliberately brought up this topic because he was going to let Nolan eat a deflated meal, but why does he feel like he has been critted now?

"Nolan, Yuna, Happy New Year."

At this moment, Ryan on the side walked over, "I'm a rough person, and I don't usually have other things at home, so I sent some cultivation props and pills, well, they are mainly for Yuna." ”

After all, Nolan was not an extraordinary person, and he didn't need cultivation resources.

"This ......"

Seeing everyone's eyes turned to herself, Yuna was slightly stunned, and Nolan on the side reminded with a smile, "Don't thank your teacher yet?" ”

"Thank you, teacher." Yuna came back to her senses.

"Teacher...... Is it? Ryan sighed, "In just a few months, your progress has been so great that I have been surprised, I have not taught you anything, all this is from your own efforts." ”

Some time ago, the Knight Academy just held a graduation ceremony for this class of graduates.

Originally, Yuna would give a speech as the chief speaker of this class of graduates, and was awarded a graduation medal by Ryan himself.

But since she dropped out of the academy before the war, it was natural that this scene would not happen again.

It's just that although Yuna dropped out of school, she continued to be active on various battlefields in Linfeng City as a "white raven".

Her current strength and achievements are far more powerful than the chief of a knight academy.

And the biggest contributor to her transformation from "the chief of the college" to "white crow" is not him as the principal and teacher of the college.

It's Noren, who guides her in the direction of the battle, provides alchemy equipment, and the brutal and bloody battlefield.

"You will always be my teacher." Yuna bowed, "My cultivation path began at the Knight Academy, and it was under your teaching that I knew how to swing my sword and how to fight. ”

Even if she became a white raven, her character was as humble and meticulous as ever, Ryan nodded and said:

"I remember that you had already started to prepare to attack the realm of the sixth-order knights, and now that three months have passed, have you ever touched the threshold of the sixth-order?"

As soon as these words came out, Nolan and Evelyn on the side were shocked.

After the New Year, Yuna was seventeen years old.

But even if it was a seventeen-year-old sixth-order knight, this was quite a powerful achievement.

Looking at the entire Roland Empire, this is an excellent talent that can be ranked in the first echelon.

A genius like Evelyn was only nineteen years old and became a sixth-order mage.

Of course, because of the particularity of Evelyn's own cultivation method, her sixth order is not the same as the ordinary sixth order, so let's not talk about it for the time being.

"Hmm." Yuna nodded calmly, "I've touched the threshold of the sixth order, but it's just ...... I have never stepped on it. ”

In fact, as early as the middle of the war, she had already shown signs of breakthrough in the constant fighting, but every time she was always a breath off.

At the time, she summarized several reasons:

The first is that the cultivation time is still short, and the time for refining magic power and boiling the body is not long enough, and it cannot reach the level of accumulation.

The second is that he has changed the way he fights, and the load on his body by controlling the Valkyrie equipment is not as great as when he is engaged in white-knuckle combat with the enemy with real knives and guns.

At the same time, his own legs do not support such a high-intensity fight.

If a knight wants to break through the realm, he often needs to rely on high-intensity actual combat as an opportunity.

"Sure enough." Ryan nodded, "Your combat awareness has already reached the level of a high-level knight, and your strength is only a kick away.

"Since you are willing to call me teacher again, I will naturally do my best to help you cross this hurdle...... Nolan, I'm going to guide her through the final breakthrough with a fight. ”

"Please." Nolan bowed.

If Yuna can take this opportunity to break through to a sixth-order knight, it will naturally be a great thing.

The quality of equipment and personal strength must be grasped with both hands, so that the white raven can be worthy of the name of "undefeated legend".

"Come with me." Ryan turned.

The mansion was not suitable for fighting, and when the group was ready, they set off for the Knight Academy.

That's where Yuna became a knight.

It was also where her dream began.

Thanks for the tip of my aluminum

(End of chapter)