The market in Acate City was very lively this year. The constant flow of people did not mean to go home even at night. After the large-scale business with Rose, the cost of many things was compressed, and the price of lighting curses dropped a lot, too. Therefore, in addition to street lights, there are also other lighting in the city.
The black-haired boy was in a somewhat dim study room, looking at the night market outside the window, his face was expressionless and silent. Although it was not obvious, as long as people familiar with Roya saw it, he knew that he was thinking about it now.
Roja frowns when encountering trouble, but when encountering troubles that are difficult to solve, he will be expressionless, because this can prompt him to passively calm down and face everything with a clear mind, but this time the young boy’s expression is like this. It came too soon, and the reason is simple, it is unknown.
Facing the enemy, you only need to maintain the best state at the most difficult moment, but facing the unknown, you need to maintain the most vigilant state at all times, and this state also cost Roja.
As far as the result is concerned, the black-haired teenager did not fall asleep until night.
In the afternoon, after discussing with Petra and Gurandal, Roja wrote two letters for help. To be honest, the black-haired teenager felt outrageous for these two letters. The reason is very simple, that is, the reason for requesting support. .
In fact, up to now, apart from Roja’s own uneasy words with Altacia, everyone including Petra and others have not found an enemy. From the perspective of outsiders, Roja is probably in Fighting wits and courage with air, and requesting support for this reason is naturally not sufficient.
We must know that the transfer of high-level transcendents is not a trifling matter, it is directly related to the security and stability of the region. In exchange for other reasons such as "I feel dangerous", the Holy See and Rossi have long been treating them as neuroses. Yes, but it was Roja who wrote the letter, so both sides will come anyway.
Noelle’s bloodline broke out a year ago, and Charlotte’s curse not long ago. Roja played a decisive role in these two events. Strictly speaking, both the Holy See and Rose owe the favor of the youth, but from the standpoint of the three parties It is basically the same.
Because it was written by Roja, these two letters will definitely work. Roja is convinced, but in fact, the black-haired teenager hopes that they can run for nothing and Acate City can be safe. thing.
Thinking that the home where he grew up and created countless memories may be caught in the flames of war, Roja's mood is extremely heavy. This is also one of the reasons why it is difficult for him to fall asleep. However, he hasn't waited for Roja to see the fireworks of Acate City, a pair of delicate and tender. Suddenly, the palm of his hand covered the boy's eyes behind him.
"Guess who I am?"
With some mischievous voice coming into the ears, the soft body then leaned on Roja's back. The black-haired boy sniffed the familiar fragrance on the girl's body, feeling a little helpless in his heart, but he just opened his mouth to answer. stand up.
"Miss Alisa."
"Haha, the answer is correct."
After hearing Roja’s honest answer, a sweet chuckle sounded. Before Roja was right, a soft kiss fell on the boy’s cheek, and the black-haired boy couldn’t help but stop. .
After the soft kiss, Alyssa let go of the little hand that covered the boy’s eyes, turned in a circle to the front of Roja, and rushed to the boy’s arms and rubbed again. It was obviously a very happy look, and she felt With the warmth of the girl in her arms, Luo Ya's face couldn't be suppressed with a smile.
"Alyssa, have you come back so early?"
"Well, but it's not too early, it's time for the dinner in a while."
"A dinner party..."
"Yes, almost all the servants are busy over there today. It's rare to come back once. My father must also take it seriously, but during this period, I am afraid that there will be a lot less people participating."
Answering the boy's question softly, the silver-haired girl sighed slightly, while Luo Ya, who heard the words, nodded gently, thinking about the routine and her duties on the first day of the new year.
In the State of Saint Mestre, with the exception of the royal family of the Holy Capital, all the nobles are with their families during the New Year. On the first night of the new year, a dinner is held to entertain the senior leaders and subordinates of the territory. Low nobles.
After working hard for a year, the great nobleman as the overlord is obliged to entertain his subordinates. By the way, when everyone is eating and drinking, talk about next year’s goals, adjust the grievances of various departments, and enhance the spirit of unity and cooperation among all parties in the territory. By the way, meet the members of the lord's family, this is probably the purpose of the dinner.
Similar to this kind of New Year’s dinner, Roja had hosted it several times when he was acting lord, but it was different from the time when Kadiya hosted it. It was just like the company’s annual meeting. In fact, the Akat collar at the time was indeed true. It's like a new type of startup company.
This year Roja’s father rarely came back from the front line. Roja naturally unloaded the burden of the host and turned to Kadia to run it, and as the Patriarch of the Acate family and the serving lord, Kadia did indeed. We should seize the opportunity to summon representatives of all parties and explain the precautions for the territory in the next few years.
It is precisely because of this important event that Kadia and the others just went to make up their sleep this morning, otherwise staying up all night would not be a big problem for the high-level transcendents.
However, it is worth mentioning that after the alien war, Acate brought many people to the battlefield, and did not come back with Kardia, so this year’s New Year’s dinner may have fewer people. For this reason Ya had already expected it, but to be honest, after a series of things happened, the young man's mind was no longer on this.
Thinking of the crisis that might arise at any time, Roja's expression inevitably became more serious, and it seemed that she was aware of Roja's emotions, and the smile on the silver-haired girl's face began to slowly recede.
After the red eyes stared at Roja for a moment, Alisha noticed something flashing, and after a long time she hesitated and whispered:
"My elder brother... Did something happen after I left?"
"Huh? Why do you say that?"
"Why... Brother, do you think this kind of thing can be hidden from me?"
"..."
Looking at the teenager with slightly widened eyes, the silver-haired girl stretched out her hand, gently stroked Loya's cheek, and whispered:
"Brother, I don't know how many times I have seen this look since I was a child..."
"Alisa?"
"My elder brother has encountered something bad again, I understand, because I have been watching."
The girl who said this sighed slightly, looked down at the boy's hand, and said distressedly:
"When encountering difficult things, difficult things, or nervousness, my elder brother will subconsciously squeeze his hands, I understand, this is to cheer myself up."
"!"
Hearing Alisha's words, the black-haired boy couldn't help his eyes widening slightly. He didn't expect that this little habit of his own would be seen so clearly by Alisha.
When the black-haired teenager was still young and lacking in strength, Roja would use this method to relieve pressure every time he encountered difficult choices and crises, by the way, he would cheer himself up and force himself to act.
In those very difficult years now, the black-haired boy survived this way, and after his strength gradually became stronger, Luo Ya’s similar habits were reduced a lot, but the boy did not expect that he had always been regarded by him. The girl who was protecting the object actually knew this.
"Haha, are you surprised? This kind of hint to yourself, my elder brother used it a lot when I was young, and I have known it a long time ago."
"In the past, I didn't dare to ask when I saw your distressed look, because I was too weak at that time, and I was afraid that my inability to help you would be a drag, but...now it's different."
"My elder brother, I am now a high-level transcendent, and I am almost of adulthood. Although a bit arrogant, I think I already have some abilities, and it is time to share some things for you, so... Can you tell me what you are thinking about?"
The silver-haired girl who said so raised her eyes, looking at the black-haired boy waiting for the result, and when she heard Alisa's words, Roja fell into silence for a while and let out a faint sigh.
To be honest, even though Alyssa has become a source-level 3 high-level transcendent, Roja does not want to involve the girl in danger, but this time the situation is somewhat special.
If the battle is really going to happen in this land, then Eliza will be involved no matter whether she wants it or not. In that case, it seems that it is better to take the initiative to explain it instead of hiding it, so that the girl will be psychologically prepared.
"Alyssa, actually, I just got a hint from the ancient god..."
Thinking of this, Roja thought for a moment, and said Altacia’s warning and the anxiety in her heart. When she heard Roja’s words, the silver-haired girl opened her eyes in surprise, and then wrinkled. The brow complexion became a little gloomy.
For Roja, Acate City is the hometown with emotions, and for Alisa, it is also a place to meet, know, and love Roja. It is full of countless precious memories. Anyone who wants to destroy this place , For girls are absolute enemies.
"... Actually wanting to destroy this place, hurting my elder brother, is really an abomination."
The silver-haired girl who said this was very angry, but after being dazzled by the anger for a few seconds, Alisa regained her consciousness and raised her head to look at the black-haired boy.
"My elder brother, do you have any strategy?"
"This time there is too little information, so I don't have any good solutions. I wrote a letter to the Holy See and Rosette before asking for support, but that's all."
"I see... ... "
The silver-haired girl said so and lowered her head to meditate, and seeing such nervous Alisa, Roja blinked and began to persuade her.
"But... you don't need to be too nervous. Although it was Altacia's warning, I haven't gotten in touch with her yet, so there may be misunderstandings, inconsistencies, etc. As for me, I feel uneasy. It’s not necessarily because of danger."
"My brother..."
"At least so far, nothing has happened, so you don't have to worry about it for the time being. The New Year's dinner is about to begin. Let's adjust your emotions."
"... ... I see."
Under Roya's persuasion, the silver-haired girl's complexion improved slightly. Seeing this, the boy smiled, and then stepped forward and gently hugged Alisha's body.
"Everything is still uncertain, but in case of any accident, I will definitely try my best to protect you here, so don't worry, Alyssa..."
"Well, I see, sir brother."
Leaning on the boy's chest, the silver-white-haired girl breathed the smell of Roja, and her anger accelerated heartbeat slowly calmed down. Soon after, a knock on the door sounded, and Anna's voice came in through the door.
"Master, miss, the dinner is about to begin."
"Oh, I see."
The black-haired boy who responded, let go, Alisa reluctantly got up, followed the maid back to the room to dress up, Roja watched the girl leave, sorted out the letters on the table, and followed Anna back. Room, an hour later, the Acate’s New Year’s banquet began as scheduled.
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Roya Akat is a model nobleman of the younger generation, which can be said to be recognized by the outside world.
No matter what the situation, the black-haired teenager is smiling, treats people politely, and does not lose dignity at any banquet. Coupled with a handsome face determined by genetics, it can be said that he is the perfect heir.
Today, the black-haired teenager still plays this role at the Akat’s New Year dinner.
Even though his heart was overwhelmed by what happened before, Roja still smiled in front of Kadia and the officials in the territory, politely responding to the nobles who came to talk.
In the previous few years, the organizers of this event were Roja, so the black-haired teenagers didn’t feel much trouble with these. Today, they feel a little more relaxed, but compared with Roja, they have a silver-white hair color. It's different on the girl's side.
Due to the harmonious family relationship of the Acate family, there are also many nobles on Alisha's side, but the difference from previous years is that the people chatting with Alisha this time are more respectful than before.
The nobles treat Alisa very respectfully. One of the reasons is naturally that the girl with the silver-white hair entered the Saint Freya Academy and became a preceptor. As Shia’s most prestigious institution, getting excellent results there is no different from that. There is a bright future, and another reason is the relationship between Roja and Alisa.
In fact, before Kardia came back, well-informed people had heard that Lord Marquis deliberately made the pair of talented and talented women look like a boy and a girl. In this case, everyone’s attitude towards Alisa became natural. Levels.
Of course, this is still the case when the nobles of the religious nation still don't know that the girl's extraordinary power has reached source level 3, otherwise there will be more people who come to make friends.
Looking at Alisa, who was surrounded by noble ladies, the black-haired boy couldn't help but smiled bitterly. At the same time, he was also proud of the current Acate family.
High-level transcendents with all members of the family, although they account for a small number of cheap, but even so, based on the analysis of probability, this kind of achievement is almost impossible to achieve, and to a minor high-level transcendent like Alisa Or, that's even more of a monster level.
It's just that... No matter how monsters are, Alisha's personality has not changed, and ordinary social interactions are fine. Now this situation does not seem to be very good.
Looking at the girl who was busy dealing with outsiders, the black-haired boy had the idea of extending a helping hand in his heart, but not long after he took a step, Roja stopped on the spot again and shook his head slightly to dispel the thought.
Alisa is about to reach adulthood, and these trivial things can be dealt with by herself. Roja's attempt to relieve the siege is likely to be regarded as overprotection, which reduces the evaluation of Alisa by outsiders.
Thinking of this, Roja decided to temporarily watch Alisa, while on the other side, Kadia was chatting with a circle of Acate officials who were about the same age. I thought it should be about the territory of the past few years. Development, a group of people look good.
This time Roja heard the warning from the Witch King. The black-haired boy did not tell Kadia, not because he was afraid that Kadia would not believe it, but because Roja, the father, stayed in Ah. Carter's time is running out.
Originally, Kadia was able to come back this time, but also borrowed the convenience of returning to the Holy Capital. Counting the itinerary and the days in the Holy Capital, there is not much time left. According to the original plan, Kadia will set off to return to the front line tomorrow. NS.
Under this circumstance, Roja has no basis to say that he might be in danger, and it will only make outsiders feel unreasonable to make trouble, and if the trip is delayed, Kadia will also violate the military law, which will cause serious consequences.
In theory, being late to the front line during the war would be counted as a deserter, and for Kadia, returning home during the debriefing period was a side ball, and delaying it until the nature would be very bad.
Although the status of the Acate family will certainly not be dealt with as deserters, the coalition army will never be indifferent to set a bad precedent. At that time, the reputation of Kardia will probably plummet, and the Acate family will be ashamed.
Because of this series of reasons, Roja decided not to inform Cardia of those unfounded guesses for the time being, and after making the decision, the black-haired boy's response was very simple, as long as it remained okay.
Following such guidelines, Roja easily responded to the officials' greetings, but not long after, Anna suddenly came to the boy's side while saluting, and whispered to Roja of such a news.
"Master, you let me pay attention, the letter from the country of scholars has arrived..."