Before getting into the car, Renard paused and turned to look back at Gaspard, his eyes showing deep reluctance and reluctance.

He knew very well that from now on, at least for 10 years, Dirk would never be able to invade Gaspard again. As for the restoration of the glory of the kingdom of St. Bremen, it is even more vain.

It's really unwilling...

"Raymond, well done. Reynard tilted his head and muttered these words, followed by a terrifying gleam in his eyes: "Whatever you do, I'll get your hands on the secret of your cannon." ”

"When the time comes, I'll be back..."

Afterwards, Renard boarded the carriage, and the carriage, escorted by a group of cavalry, galloped towards the kingdom of Dirk.

After defeating the Dirk army, Sophia, with the help of Headington, began to arrange for the relocated people of Gaspard to return home. It's an enormous project, and it's much more difficult to get people back than it is to send them away.

After several months of war, many towns and cities along the way of the Dirk army were destroyed, fields were deserted, and many people lost their property and even their wives in the process of migration. All this is waiting for Sophia to solve.

Eventually, however, the suffering will be a thing of the past, as Gaspard finally has a lasting peace.

Therefore, despite the long period of displacement, the people still have confidence in their queen. Most of them had happy smiles on their faces, waiting to go back and rebuild their homes.

Compared with the open-mindedness of the people, the nobles who abandoned Sophia at the critical moment and fled to Headington were all ashamed.

After this battle. Sophia has built up enough prestige. Now, these nobles can no longer coerce her.

While Gaspard was busy settling the people, the Lowell people, who had been stranded in Haydington, were also preparing to leave.

During the war between the coalition and the kingdom of Dirk, the continent of Mordina was also in turmoil. Unwilling to submit to others, Wiluk finally rebelled. King Kenloe had been prepared for a long time, and immediately sent troops to suppress it, and the two armies confronted each other, and the situation in the Dinar Kingdom was immediately precarious.

Philino, the king of the Rulin Empire, also behaved unusually, the army of Rulin gathered on the border, and the commander of the Western Army, Gain, refused the summons of King Kenlo on the grounds of preventing the invasion of Rulin.

At the same time, the Magic Kingdom of Bamke was divided internally. The Leonader family, the most powerful family in the country, allied with the Sorcerers' Guild and the Alchemists' Guild, openly opposed the Bamke royal family and supported King Kenloe of Dinar.

Amada, the queen of the Orc Empire, who had just quelled the rebellion in the country, and the barbarian kingdom of the frozen plateau, both increased their troops to the borders of the Dinar Kingdom at the same time, ostensibly claiming to prevent the chaos of the Dinar Kingdom from spreading to their own country, but everyone knows that the inside story will definitely not be so simple.

The Adventurers' Guild and the Thieves' Guild are the opposite of the strategy of staying out of previous wars. Attitude **, neither supporting the king. He also didn't support Veruk, who seemed to be waiting for him, adding a touch of uncertainty to this mess.

The four major chambers of commerce suddenly attacked the Lowell Chamber of Commerce and began to forcibly clean up the forces left by the Lowell Chamber of Commerce on the Modina continent.

Das, the former third prince who was under house arrest, is rumored to be in frequent contact with some mysterious people...

All signs point to the internal struggle of the kingdom of Dinar this time. Its scope and far-reaching impact far exceeded that of the Rulin War 20 years ago.

In fact, not only the Kingdom of Dinar, but almost all countries and forces, whether they want to or not. They all involuntarily fell into the whirlpool and became a part of this chaos that spread across the entire continent, and no one could get out of it.

Now, the undercurrent of the Modina continent is surging, and the situation is almost at a critical point, and it is only about to be added to the last breaking point, and it will explode in full force. So, Thor prepared to go back and add that last fire.

On this day, on the docks of Hydington, Lowville's merchant fleet was ready to return to Mordina, and Raymond and Hydington all came. And in view of the help of the Lovel people, especially Kress, Sofia also came from Gaspard to see them off in person.

During their stay in Beddington, the Lovellians and the residents of Beddington had established a good relationship, and at this moment on the docks, people everywhere said this, and they said goodbye.

"Okay, I'm going back, and you have to practice hard here. Here, Kress is telling Lorna: "With your qualifications, I believe that in a few years, you will be able to comprehend the fighting spirit." ”

"Yes. Luo Na bowed her head obediently: "Master, it is the greatest luck in my life to be able to learn swordsmanship with you." ”

"Hahahaha," Kress laughed heartily, "It's also my honor to have an apprentice like you." ”

As he spoke, he patted his chest: "Then, Master can't slack off." When I go back, I will continue to practice until I can fully control the dragon blood in my body. ”

At this time, Julie walked over, and Kress stepped aside with some embarrassment. However, since knowing the master-apprentice relationship between the two, Julie has behaved very kindly to Lorna.

I saw her smile and said, "Lorna, I also want to thank you." According to the lord, when Kress and Gru duel, he would almost not be able to recover if it weren't for you. ”

"You've won a prize. Lorna hurriedly said, "That's what I'm supposed to do." Besides, you have also asked me to take good care of Master. ”

"Yes, you did a very good job. Julie's eyes showed a soft color.

She caressed Lorna's hair lovingly: "Rosar has been very naughty since she was a child, and I have always wanted a well-behaved daughter like you." In the future, if you have the opportunity, I always welcome you to come to Loville. ”

"I will definitely go to visit you and Master. Lorna nodded earnestly.

And Lista grabbed Harlot, and his big hand slapped on Harlot's back: "Boy, what I admire most is you, do a good job." ”

Harlot's bones were almost scattered, and he could only force a smile, tears streaming down his eyes.

On the other side, the Reeds were talking to Alina.

Aliana's rebellious period had apparently not yet passed, and the little girl decided to stay in Headington for a while. Since she invented gunpowder and cannons, she has proven her talents. Reed and Marie went with her.

"Your mom and I are going back. Reed said to his daughter, "You must take care of yourself here." ”

"Don't worry, Dad. Alina said with a big grin: "With Ah Tu here, no one can bully me." ”

Ah Tu on the side immediately let out a ticking sound.

Julie looked at her daughter with a smile: "Alina, your invention this time is really an eye-opener for my mother." But from then on, I don't know how many people will die because of the cannons. ”

Alina snorted, "Isn't that what we alchemists have been doing?" ”

Julie suddenly let out a loud laugh and hugged Alina: "Well said, this is like my daughter." Alchemy is the future of this world. Let those magicians go to hell. ”

Hikis, who was on the side, immediately snorted with an ugly face.

In this regard, Reed could only shake his head and smile bitterly, the women of his own family...

Unable to stand the mother and daughter, Reed turned his head and saw the two elves, Hilnith and Ehita, standing not far away, so he walked over.

He said to Hilnis, "I heard that you are going to take our ship to Modina?"

Shirness nodded, "I've already bid farewell to Lord Raymond." I met Mistress Atria, the elven bard, on the continent of Morjina, and I promised her that after this event was over, I would visit the elven kingdom and find out my origins. ”

"I see. Reed was stunned. He asked Aishta again, "Are you going too?"

"Yes. Ahita said, "I also want to see where our tribe came from." ”

The tribe of Ahita is an elf who migrated to Veronica from the continent of Mordina a long time ago, and it is of the same origin as the elven kingdom of Mortina. Therefore, she also wanted to visit this earliest hometown.

Reed said strangely: "Now that the war is over, it is the time to reward meritorious deeds, won't it be too much of a loss for you to leave now?"

Reed laughed, "If it had been before, I would probably think so." But now. I've found something more to cherish. ”

As he spoke, he looked at Ahita beside him. Aishta looked at him as well, and the two elves looked at each other and smiled, all without saying a word.

Jessica, Kafir, and Marlene are talking to Sophia.

"Thank you Lovell for coming to help us these days. Sophia said to the third girl, "I wish you all a smooth journey. ”

"Thank you. May your kingdom prosper as well. Jessica replied.

She and Sophia are both well-educated in manners, and they are generous and easy to talk to each other, just like a beautiful landscape.

As she spoke, Jessica suddenly asked coldly, "Do you like Raymond?"

I didn't expect her to say this suddenly. Sophia was stunned at first, but then lowered her head embarrassedly: "Hmm." ”

"How do you know?"

Kafir on the side pouted: "Please, who else can't see it." ”

Sophia's face turned even redder.

Kafir then asked, "Now that the war is over, you are in Gaspard, but he is in Headington, have you ever thought about what happened between you?"

"I don't know. Sophia shook her head honestly: "Of course it's good that the war is over, but I've always been afraid of such a day." ”

Speaking of this, she paused, and then said in a low voice: "I'm afraid that from now on, Raymond and I will be separated, and we will never have the opportunity to see each other again." ”

Sophia's worries are not unfounded, as Gaspard's queen is noble. And Raymond is the de facto ruler of Headington, and judging from the current situation, Headington will obviously not submit to Gaspard, so after the war, the two will have no reason to see each other, let alone be together as before.

Jessica mused, "That's a problem. I think Raymond has great ambitions, and he will never be a subservient person. Moreover, at present, Headington has a vast territory and strong strength, and there are already enough conditions to establish a country. ”

"But I really didn't expect that Armada's son would be no different from a human being, and he would do such a big job on another continent. Kafir sighed.

Then she asked Sophia, "Do you know Raymond's true identity?"

Raymond's identity, the three daughters all learned from Thor.

Sophia said, "Yes." I never cared about that. ”

At this moment, Marlene, who had been listening to the three of them, suddenly said, "Strange." Sophia, you're not married. Raymond didn't have a wife either, and if you really want to be with him, wouldn't it be okay for him to marry you?"

As soon as these words came out, the three of them turned their heads at the same time and looked at her with different expressions.

Kafir frowned and said, "Marlene, you don't understand, the two of them have very special identities. It's not that simple. ”

"Why?" Marlene was puzzled: "Isn't it normal for two people to get married if they love each other?" besides, Sophia just said that she doesn't care about Raymond's identity. ”

Kafir tried to explain, but when he opened his mouth, he couldn't speak. Come to think of it, it doesn't seem like Marlene was right.

Jessica's eyes lit up, and she pressed Sophia's shoulder and said, "Marlene is right. Sophia, I guess that's probably the only way. ”

"But... But—" Sophia couldn't react for a moment.

"Won't you marry him?" asked Jessica.

"I—" Sophia hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Of course she does." ”

"Is that a reluctance to take the throne?" Jessica blinked. Asked again.

Once, Sophia replied firmly, "If I could, I wouldn't mind giving up the throne at all." ”

"That's fine. Jessica smiled. She looks like a bosom sister now.

"But what should I do?" Sophia bowed her head.

"It's up to you. Jessica sighed, "After all, it's not something outsiders can meddle in. ”

Seeing that Sophia was slightly disappointed, Jessica said again: "But you have to remember one thing. That is, the most important thing. It's your own mind. ”

"As long as you can stand up to that, nothing is really difficult. ”

Something seemed to be understood from Jessica's words. Sophia turned her worries into joy. She bowed deeply to the three of them: "Thank you." Then, thoughtfully departed.

After Sophia left, Jessica walked over to Freddie. I saw her pull Freddy aside, and the two of them muttered in a low voice, and then Freddy's eyes lit up, and his face was full of joy.

He nodded to Jessica. As if to show gratitude, Jessica walked back.

Kafir was a little puzzled and said, "What are you looking for that gloomy guy?"

Jessica said, "Of course it's Sophia and Raymond's business. I think the guy named Freddie must have been very concerned. ”

Kafir couldn't help but say, "I've wanted to say it since just now. Why do you care so much about Raymond?"

Jessica smiled slightly: "He has taken us in for so long and helped us so much. Shouldn't I be concerned?"

Kafir shook his head and said, "No, it can't be that. Jessica, we've been living together for so many years, and I know you well, and you're definitely not going to meddle in the two of them for this reason. ”

Jessica didn't answer Kafir's words, but instead asked, "Kafir, do you think that since Thor and Raymond returned from the Orc Empire together, their relationship has been a little too close?"

"Is there one?" Kafir was stunned, "Also, what do you want to say." ”

Jessica smiled again: "No, nothing. I'm just a little bit of a guess for no reason. ”

Seeing that Jessica was getting more and more strange, Kafir wanted to ask again, but Jessica never mentioned what had just happened, which made Kaffir feel very depressed.

What the hell is Jessica up to?

Thinking of this, Kafir couldn't help but look at Raymond and Thor not far away. When she said that, it seemed really...

While the girls were talking about Raymond, he was also saying goodbye to Saul.

"Mr. Saul, are you going to have a formal showdown with the king when you return home?" Raymond asked Saul.

When he went to the Kingdom of Dinar to rescue Thor, he already had an idea of the situation there. Raymond knew that when Thor went back this time, there would be countless stormy waves waiting for him.

Looking at the bustle on the docks, Saul said, "Yes." You've got what you want, and it's time for me to return home and claim my land. ”

"Well, then, I wish you all the best. Raymond held out his hand to Thor.

Thor couldn't help but laugh. He didn't shake Raymond's hand. Instead, he patted him on the shoulder: "Each other, there are a lot of troubles waiting for you here." For example, you and that princess... Oh no, I should talk about the Queen's business, what are you going to do?"

Unexpectedly, he suddenly mentioned this stubble, and Raymond coughed dryly: "This... I haven't thought about it yet. ”

"So. Think about what I told you that day. Saul said: "I see that girl likes you very much, and you should feel good about her." It's good for both of you that you marry her. ”

Raymond couldn't help but smile bitterly, "You really care about my life's events." ”

"You are my son, I don't care who cares. Thor almost blurted out this.

Fortunately, he held back in time. For some reason, many times Thor tried to find out the relationship between the two, but every time the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.

In the end, he decided to simply let the secret be buried for a long time, and he was an incompetent father anyway. He and Raymond have a good relationship now, and saying it will make both of them unhappy.

So he deliberately said: "Just take this as my last piece of advice for you, brother." ”

And on Raymond's side. There was also a strange feeling in my heart.

He knew that with Thor leaving, he might not come to the Veronica continent again for the rest of his life, and it would be even more difficult for the two to have a chance to meet.

Then, the father-son relationship between himself and Saul may become a secret buried forever.

These days, he had been waiting for Thor to recognize him, and he was even sure that Thor had almost said it just now. But he still didn't say it after all. And it seems that the intention is to leave just like that.

Raymond knew that Thor was guilty, and he chose to keep it a secret. It was also harder than saying it, because he had to endure the pain of keeping this secret alone for the rest of his life.

But Raymond just didn't feel reconciled.

In fact, he grew up with Armada and his personality was more stoic from his mother, and Raymond's nerves were far stronger than everyone thought. So even though he didn't have a father since he was a child, he was by no means the kind of fragile imp who wanted to get his father's love.

Not even now.

It's just that. Obviously, father and son are on opposite sides, and they both know each other's identities, but they still have to hide it, and they don't even plan to recognize each other for the rest of their lives.

Maybe Thor is very embarrassed and has his own troubles. But...

What is this!?

So Raymond felt very unwilling. Why should Lao Tzu be without a father for the rest of his life?

Especially watching Thor frown and wink. And he got angry.

Pretend, I told you to pretend, no wonder my mother loves and hates you.

So, Raymond approached Thor and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Although I know that you have a very casual personality. But it doesn't seem appropriate to call himself an old brother in front of his own son, right? ”

Thor jumped away as if he had been stepped on by the tail. His eyes widened, and he pointed at Raymond and said in a trembling voice, "You... You... When did you find out?"

Looking at his ghost-like expression, Raymond felt a burst of happiness.

He said with a straight face: "You don't care about this." Why, do you want me to be non-existent?"

Gradually recovering from the shock, Thor muttered, "Strange, is Armada playing tricks on me, in fact, I have already told him?"

Then he pulled Raymond aside to a no-man's land, and said at a loss: "Son, I'm sorry, in fact, I've always wanted to tell you, but it's... Alas, I'm such a terrible father, just scold me. ”

Raymond just took a small revenge, how could he really hate Thor. Actually, it's really interesting to have such a father.

He couldn't help laughing: "Now that we finally don't have to talk nonsense with our eyes open, shouldn't we be happy? Why should I scold you?" ”

"Have you forgiven me?" Thor said in surprise when he saw Raymond say so easily.

Raymond sighed and said, "I've never hated you. Besides, although we have only known each other now, you have inadvertently influenced me in various ways since a long time ago. Not to mention the help the Lowville Chamber of Commerce has given me, and all the things that have happened since you came to Headington. ”

"Even in a sense, without you, there wouldn't be the Beddington we are now. ”

I didn't expect Raymond to be so open-minded, Saul was ashamed and ashamed, and he couldn't help but say: "Now I understand why Armada asked me to decide for myself whether to recognize you or not." It's still the mother who really knows her child. ”

"I'm so proud of her for being able to raise such a good son as you. On the contrary, I'm a father... Alas. ”

As he spoke, Thor sighed again, and could tell that he was still guilty.

"You really don't have to blame yourself, I know you have your own struggles. Raymond said sincerely. As Beddington's power grows larger and larger, Raymond is becoming more and more able to understand the phrase "a big family is a big business, but a parent is difficult to do", and naturally has no reproach for Saul.

He said, "Besides, now that we know each other, that's the most important thing, isn't it?" ”

Thor looked at Raymond earnestly, as if to discern the truth of his words. In the end, Thor put his hands on Raymond's shoulders: "That's a good point, it's worthy of being my son, hahaha..."

But then he said, "I'm really ashamed of being a father." I owe you so much that I may never be able to make it up. I can give you only an apology right now. ”

"Son, I'm sorry. ”

"Yes, I accept. Raymond said solemnly.

Then he said, "Besides, I want you to remember that on this side of the sea, you have a son. No matter what happens in the future, I am always available to help you. ”

"Also, if I have the chance, I will say hello to my mother when I go back to my offspring. ”

This sentence finally made Thor unable to control himself. Tears welled up in his eyes, he couldn't say anything more, and father and son hugged each other tightly.

Everything was also silenced with this most intimate act between father and son.

It's a pity that the day when father and son meet is also the time of parting. (To be continued......) u