Chapter 2496 Graduation and Retirement

After leaving Midgard, Joan plans to go to Cloud City first to learn the 8-ring spell from the old man of the ancient book. As for where to go next, he has not yet decided.

Just this morning, Joan received two letters.

The first letter was sent by George Vassar, who had just been appointed as the "Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army" by the "Continental Congress" and promoted to general.

After the funeral of Sir Custis, Vasa left his wife Martha in the Hermitage Manor to accompany Rebecca, and returned to his hometown of Alfheim alone. General Gates bid farewell, and then he will go north to Jotunheim to take over and reorganize the local militia.

General Vasa didn't want to be a "bare commander". In addition to his own personal guards, he had to bring a few capable generals to the north, including his old partners Nathaniel Green and Magny Powhatan. There were brothers Dick and Roger.

His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief still lacks an adjutant who can provide advice. Vasa immediately thought of Joan, so he wrote to invite him to be his adjutant and the chief military mage of the Continental Army.

If he had received this letter three days ago, Joan would have accepted Vassar's invitation without hesitation, enlisted in the army under the inspiration of the "Declaration of Independence", and contributed to the upcoming colonial war of independence.

However, in these short three days, Joan experienced too many changes. The death of Sir Custis, the departure of his mentor and Duoer, had a great impact on his thoughts, and even had a great impact on the relationship between human beings. The cannibalism between the two has lost the slightest interest.

Sitting at the desk, Joan wrote a short reply letter to General Vasa, thanking him for his kindness, but he was about to go on a long journey and his return date was not yet fixed, so he had to decline the invitation.

The second letter was from Mr. Franklin.

The old man has resigned as the dean, and will retire honorably this afternoon. Before leaving the school, he was worried about Qiao An, so he wrote to invite him to meet.

During these years at Midgard University, apart from Professor Moriarty, the teacher who cared about Joan the most was Mr. Franklin. Joan also had a deep affection for the old dean. When he learned that the old man was going to retire, he decided to Say goodbye face to face.

At ten o'clock in the morning, Joan pushed open the door of the dean's office on time, and saw that Dean Franklin was instructing his subordinates to sort out the cardboard boxes full of documents, so he rolled up his sleeves and went to help.

"Joan, you don't need to worry about these trivial matters, come and have a cup of coffee with me."

The old man Franklin poured a cup of coffee for the young man himself, and handed him a brand new periodical by the way.

"After Trophim resigned, you didn't come to the school anymore, and the laboratory couldn't find anyone, so the sample was sent to me, and I have kept it for you for a week."

After Joan thanked him, he took over the journal. It turned out that it was "Australia Exploration" (Summer 1626), which was published not long ago, and published his "Introduction to Clusters", with an academic score of 95.

If you don’t count the vaccinia paper he co-authored with his advisor, it is by far his most acclaimed paper and, if nothing else, will be his last at Midgard University.

Putting the journal on the coffee table casually, Joan looked up at the white-haired old man who was holding a coffee cup and blowing hot air.

"Mr. Dean, how do you plan to arrange your retirement life?"

"Don't call me Dean, I have regained my freedom!"

Don't look at old man Franklin who is in his seventies, but his mentality is still as optimistic and passionate as a spirited guy.

"You know, I'm a person who can't sit still. I'm not too old. I can still play for a few years. I want to contribute to the cause of the independent revolution. What do you think? How are you doing?" The old man's eyes were burning and his face was radiant.

"I think it's pretty good, but with your identity and qualifications, you won't be able to go to the front line as an accompanying mage?"

"I want to go to the front line. Unfortunately, the bureaucrats at the Continental Congress looked down on me and asked me to make less trouble for young people. It's too shameful!"

Seeing the old man complaining angrily, Joan almost laughed out loud.

"You are very old, who dares to let you charge in the front line? There is always a more suitable position for you."

"Oh, it's true. If I can't go to the front line, I plan to go back to my hometown to recuperate for a while, and then I may go abroad."

"Go abroad?"

"Hmm! Joan, let me just say it clearly. With just a few guns in our colony, and such a poor family, how could it be possible to win against the Fiji regular army, which is armed to the teeth?"

"It is important for young people to shed blood and sacrifice on the front line, but to win independence and freedom, assistance from the rear and the world is also essential!"

"The Continental Congress is preparing for the 'Committee on Foreign Affairs'. Next, diplomats will be selected from the committee and sent to various countries to seek military assistance. Have you heard about this?" the old man Franklin asked excitedly.

"I heard from Mrs. Josephine a few days ago that she is also a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and she is the only female committee member. She is quite proud of that."

"That's right, if there are no accidents, the countess and I will go abroad for diplomatic work in a while, and the countess' station... is likely to be Patus, the capital of the Seablue Kingdom. Guess where I'm going?"

"Bethlehem, Kolasberg, or Menshawat?"

Bangsawat is the capital of the Boswa Kingdom, also known as the "City of the Holy Grail".

"Hey, you guessed wrong." The old man Franklin smiled and shook his head, "Actually, I'm going to... Avalon! Didn't expect that?"

Qiao An couldn't help being stunned for a moment, it was really unexpected.

"The New World is fighting for independence and rebelling against King George. You just went to the capital of Fizen to engage in diplomacy. Can people give you a good face?" Joan asked worriedly.

"I'm quite well-known in Feizhen. I have friends in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Besides, I'm calling for an armistice and a peaceful settlement of disputes. Feizhen is a country that cares about decency and gentlemanly demeanor. They What can you do with me? Do you want to take the olive branch from my hand and spank my ass?"

Joan couldn't help laughing at the old man's humor and self-deprecation, and also made fun of it casually.

"At least they won't be stripped naked, covered in tar and feathers, and dragged into the streets of Avalon."

It seemed that from Joan's joke, he thought of those radical actions that he did not agree with. Mr. Franklin shrugged and his expression became a little lonely.

"Joan, don't just talk about me, what are your plans for the future?"

"I want to travel far away, but the destination has not been determined yet."

"As expected of you, you always do things that ordinary people can't understand!"

Mr. Franklin opened the drawer, took out a black-faced gilt certificate, stamped it with the dean's seal, and handed it to Joan with a smile.

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