Eve got off the carriage and looked up. The dim sky was filled with drifting snowflakes. The snow was not heavy, but it was enough to bring extreme cold to Old Dunling, plunging this restless city into an iron-gray desolation.
Among the monotonous colors, there are beams of fire rising up, like blooming and swaying flowers. It is a bonfire that people temporarily built using oil drums and some discarded wood. Everyone gathered around to keep warm. After a short break, they picked up shovels and tried hard to clear the snow before the heavy snow buried the road.
The clanging sounds continued, playing a metal symphony on the deserted streets.
Eve exhaled a breath of white air, and the cold wind made her wrap her coat tightly. It was the first time she had seen such an old Dunling. Looking forward, the Stuart family mansion was right in front of her. Unlike the previous quietness, this time it seemed much more lively.
You can see many people walking hurriedly in the courtyard, and there is a flickering fire behind every window.
This place became the temporary office of the Purge Agency, and Eve was invited to attend a banquet here... In fact, until now, she didn't know what kind of banquet it was.
No, it wasn't even clear whether it was a party or not. After all, Oscar was involved in this matter, and Eve would not be surprised no matter what this weird old guy did.
Eve paused on the street for a few seconds and did not go in immediately, leaving a small snow pit under her feet.
"Ah... Nation Builder?"
Eve muttered quietly.
Perhaps it was some strange competitive spirit, or some idea of fighting, she didn't feel much at first. After all, both she and Seleu would inherit the title of Duke, just at different times.
But now Seleu has become a nation builder and in a sense has become Eve's boss. This feeling is quite subtle and she can't tell what's wrong.
Eve didn't worry about this for too long, as she was always open-minded. She stamped her feet and shook off the snow on her body. Just as she was about to cross the street and knock on the door of the mansion, she saw a pale figure waiting for a long time on the other side of the street.
"Why are you waiting here?"
Eve walked over quickly and patted the snow off Seleu's body. This girl has always had a weak presence. In such a snowy day, if you don't pay attention, it is really difficult to detect her presence.
"Pick you up."
Seleucus seemed to be very frugal with words.
"You are so..."
Eve smiled awkwardly. Although she had known Seryu for a long time, she still felt a little strange every time she saw her like this.
She is like an exquisite porcelain doll, with all her emotions and thoughts hidden behind the mask. If you try to peek into her eyes, you might be captured by her, and under her scrutiny, you will see through yourself.
Eve knew that Seleu wouldn't do this, but sometimes she tried her best to avoid looking at Seleu. Perhaps this was how friends were, close yet keeping a certain distance so that the secrets could continue to be hidden in the corners of the shadows.
"Has everyone else arrived?"
Eve and Seleu stood together and neither of them went in.
"Almost... maybe two more people are missing."