Chapter 261 Winter Is Approaching

The black-haired leader sitting at the top did not say a word, watching everyone in the hall arguing with each other.

"Idiot, don't take this opportunity to kill the bowhunting faction, are you still waiting for them to incorporate us? After a long time, the brothers below will slowly withdraw and go back to farming, hunting, etc., then we alone will be I can't turn it over." The bald man said angrily.

"That's not what I mean, I'm saying that it is too hasty now, and most civilians will not support it." Another responded and retorted.

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Both sides have their own opinions. Generally speaking, one side believes that it should respond immediately and gain a core position so that more benefits can be shared later, while the other side believes that this is too risky and the time is not ripe.

Just as the arguments between the two sides became louder and louder, the leader at the top finally spoke. He slapped his palm on the table neither light nor heavy, the whole table trembled, there was a buzzing sound, and then the scene suddenly quieted down.

Everyone sat down again, looked at the leader, and waited quietly for his speech.

"Have you all heard of the country of Crancia?" he said slowly.

"This, roughly know something..."

Then everyone started to talk about some experiences, nothing more than that this country has a good order and strong execution, but the number of extraordinary people is relatively small, relatively poor and so on.

"Everyone thinks that in the future, Crancia will be stronger, or Frost Rose will be stronger?"

"Of course it's Frost..." As he spoke, the brawny man who answered was hesitant and stopped slowly.

"Frost Rose's army has installed golems, and there is a huge airship group. Now the naval battleship is also actively expanding. You should have heard of these."

"Although the West Wind in the past is rotten, it has accumulated a lot of wealth and extraordinary people over the past few hundred years. There is even a rank 5 or above of the Lightning Knights. They have always been the leaders of the Seven Kingdoms of Xuehua. You don't think that Is it weird?"

"Such a huge legacy was destroyed overnight, and even the capital was captured by the insurgent army. Even if there is no Sequence 9 stationed there, with the background of the west wind, there must be a Sequence 8."

"How did they defeat the west wind, haven't you considered the hidden inside story?"

"This..." The scene suddenly quieted down.

"Crancia is not as weak as it seems, and Frost Rose promises well, but Crancia is closer to us."

"With the current appearance of Crancia and Frost Rose secretly facing off, it is impossible for them to allow the rear to be turned against by Frost Rose."

"So before the situation is clear, I will not allow you to participate in the battle between the two factions, if you still recognize me as the leader."

The black-haired leader slowly spoke his decision, frowned his knife-shaved eyebrows, and glanced sternly at everyone in the room.

After a while of silence, the following mercenary captains also began to express their opinions.

"I respect the leader's decision."

"Me too."

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"Hey...Since Brother Mulong has spoken, I will also obey." The bald man put down his arm regretfully and nodded in agreement.

After the meeting, everyone slowly dispersed in the carriage, and the coming winter became a little quieter.

After the people in the hall finished walking, only Mu Long stood in front of the window, looking at the verdant mountains and lakes, and scattered snowflakes drifted in the gradually cold world.

The old wooden door creaked open, and a young girl with short black hair walked in. She was dressed a little more capable and wore black clothes and trousers.

"Jena?" Mu Long, who was wearing steel armor, turned around and looked at his second daughter.

"Yes, Father." The girl nodded slightly, then stood beside her father and looked at the world outside the window. The communication between father and daughter has always been simple.

"How is Emenas?" Mu Long put his hand on Jenna's shoulder and became concerned after a long absence.

"Very good, my classmates and teachers are very good to me." Jeena recalled those faces, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"That's good."

After a moment of silence, Mu Long continued.

"I've been away all the year round. Since you were a child, I didn't ask much about it, and sometimes I regret that I didn't accompany you more."

"In the blink of an eye, you've grown up too. You have made more friends at school, and you'll be able to have more places to stay when you go out in the future."

"Father's words are always inseparable from this bank." Jena turned her head and said helplessly, looking at the weather-beaten man.

"Haha, I can't change it." The man gave a rare laugh, his expression softened a lot, no longer the sternness he was in the hall just now.

Mu Long's rough hand touched the girl's head and sighed: "The world is changing."

"Crancia, Frost Rose, Verdant Empire, we travel around all year round, so we can clearly feel the undercurrent, and a war will break out again in a few years, just like the 'Battle of the Broken Bow'. If you win, you will probably have peace for hundreds of years, and if you lose, you will be conquered by Green Green."

"Under the nest, how can it be easily preserved."

"When you are at school, you can try to get in touch with the green classmates of the great nobles. If that time comes, you can have multiple ways to go."

"Father..." Jena looked at this man in disbelief. Her father, who was always strong and strict in the past, would teach her this way, which was beyond her expectations.

"Nothing, I am

I, you are you. I still hope that as a girl, you can live a relaxed and happy life. "The man looked into the distance and said softly.

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In the late autumn, Emenas' long vacation is coming to an end, and students who have traveled around have also begun to return to school.

A small manor on the high Dan Plain, vine-covered grape trellis spreads all over the river, and a windmill built of gray and white stone bricks stands on the hill.

Somewhere by the river, in the shade of a tree, two young girls sat side by side, wearing dresses and woven sun hats because it was the south of the Empire and the weather was warm.

The two fishing rods were placed slantingly beside them, and the ends of the rods were held down by stones to prevent them from escaping. The two of them were chatting against the gray slate.

"Lily, time flies so fast, the holiday is coming to an end, I feel like I haven't had enough." Alena said while chewing on the green pear.

"Ah, why did you remind me, I still want to play with peace of mind for a few days, woohoo." Lily covered her ears and said she didn't listen.

"When I go back to school, I have to prepare for the promotion exam immediately, and there are still many subjects and courses to study."

"Don't listen, don't listen, don't talk, Alena~"

"However, it's not that there is no good news at all. The Winter Festival Gala is about to start. It is said that we will be able to see the competition of the seniors and the performances of various clubs, which is very exciting."

"Will there be a senior who is particularly good-looking, handsome and super gorgeous?"

"some."

"Will there be a peerless prince who is domineering and handsome and only pampers me?"

"some."

"Okay~ let's go back right away." Lily finally found something to be happy about for returning to school.