The night rain was majestic, and lightning pierced the night sky.

On a dark and winding mountain road, a horse scurries through the rain.

Click.

The lightning swept through it, almost splitting the entire sky, and illuminating everything around it as if it were day.

The rain swept across the knight's face, wetting his leather armor and revealing half of his pale face.

The night road was rough, but the horses galloped in the darkness and seemed unaffected, and the thunder roared and the rain fell even louder, and it was not until a long time later that the galloping knight slowly slowed down.

At the end of his line of sight, an ancient castle towered in the darkness, and the staggered electric light made the castle in the distance look like a beast hidden in the darkness.

Before he could get closer, the gates of the castle opened automatically, and the knight turned over and dismounted, shaking off the rain from his body.

"It's late, Miss Chloe."

An old face appeared in the shadows under the eaves, and even in the middle of the night, the old man's black dress was neatly dressed, and there was not a trace of wrinkles on it.

His eyes were calm, and his voice was not loud, but it directly penetrated the night rain and fell into the ears of the people who came.

Lifting the hood from her head and flicking the tips of her wet hair, Chloe looked tired and weak, but her gaze remained steadfast.

"I'll submit the mission!"

"Please follow me." The old man's eyes flickered, as if he was about to say something, but he looked down, noticed the mottled marks on Chloe's leather armor, and the faint color of blood, so he withdrew his gaze and nodded, and the figure disappeared into the darkness.

The main door opened, and the yellowish light seemed to have a warm power in the darkness, Chloe fastened the reins, removed a package from her horse, and walked briskly into the main hall.

The old man who had just spoken was already waiting in the hall, and Chloe walked briskly in front of her, placing the package in her hand on the table.

"I've completed the Earl's Order No. 3, and that's proof, and now I deserve the reward I deserve, right?"

Put things away, Chloe said eagerly.

The old man put down the quill pen in his hand and slowly opened Chloe's package, and then his eyes were slightly condensed, "You completed this task alone?" ”

"Questions?" Chloe asked rhetorically.

"No, but the price you paid to complete it is probably more than what you gained from this mission."

The old man easily took the package he received from the table, "The task is valid, you can choose any of the rewards......"

"Elixir of Spirits!"

Chloe said without hesitation.

"Wait a minute."

The old man didn't seem surprised, he took a note of something, and nodded at Chloe.

"Dear Chloe......"

At this moment, a slightly exaggerated voice came, Chloe subconsciously frowned, she still maintained her previous movements, and she was not even interested in looking up.

The interior of the castle is simply decorated and not full of extravagant and ostentatious decorations like other nobles, and the most conspicuous thing on the entire first floor is the long table placed directly opposite the doorway.

Behind the table, a staircase leading to the second floor, a sleepy-eyed man leaned on the handrail and spoke nonchalantly.

"Mr. Doron, I hope to receive my reward right away." Chloe urged.

"Mr. Doron."

The man on the side of the stairs spoke, "In the county, according to the rules, there is no guarantee of inventory of potions above the precious level, and it should be allowed if it is a day or two in the evening." ”

Chloe's lips pursed slightly, she glanced up at the old man in front of her, and seemed to understand something from the other person's eyes, and the next moment she simply turned around and walked out the door.

"Miss Chloe, I think you know better than I know how long it will take to get from here to the nearest town, and there is still a long time before dawn, are you sure you have to rush through the night rain while you are physically injured?"

The man chuckled.

"Our souls are strong, but our bodies are still fragile."

As if not hearing him, Chloe continued to walk forward.

"I heard your brother ......"

Syllable.

Chloe stopped abruptly, and though she didn't look back, anyone could feel the unprovoked power from her slender body.

"He was just confused for a while, so he was taken advantage of to set a trap, and he is still loyal to the royal family."

"But I've heard that he's very close to some people."

Chloe turned around slowly, her expression seemed to soften, "He paid almost with his life for his negligence, and I think that's enough to prove it." ”

"Mr. Javier."

The man known as Javier smiled and slowly walked down the stairs, "Why do the two of us have to be so tense every time we meet?" ”

"If you are willing to accept my love, then I don't think the Anglo family will fall into such a field as it is now......"

"Even the last dignity of a nobleman cannot be maintained."

"Dignity is never given by others."

Chloe replied firmly, and said no more.

"Be sober, Miss Chloe, it's really impossible for your brother to revitalize the Anglo family, even if he can barely pass the initial awakening, but there is no way to inherit this level of soul mutation."

"So ......"

Javier spread his hands.

"That's my business."

Chloe replied calmly, and was about to turn away.

"Wait a minute."

A blue light flashed, Chloe subconsciously raised her hand, and the place in her hand was cold, and the transparent container was a blue liquid.

"Your potion."

"Here's another piece of news."

"The border situation is escalating, and the kingdom is at the right time to employ people, if it can make enough credit in the next operation."

"Not only will it help in the promotion of strength, but it may even make an exception to canonize new nobles, including women!"

Chloe's eyes lit up slightly, "What are the specific tasks?" ”

"Don't worry, it won't be long before detailed regulations will be issued, and if you want to revitalize your family, this is a great opportunity not to be missed."

"Thank you!"

Squeezing out a stiff word of thanks, Chloe put away the potion and put on her hood, and plunged into the night rain, the sound of horses' hooves sounded, and soon disappeared.

"Young Master......"

"I know what you're going to say."

Javier shrugged indifferently.

"I like challenging fights, and so do women."

"Although the conditions are good, once you join, you won't be as free as you are now, and I have many ways to make her succumb when the time comes."

"Also, remember to clean those tails, I don't want Chloe to see the clues from his idiot brother's accident."

"What a fool, as a nobleman, even a declining nobleman would believe those extreme remarks and heresies, and dare to try them easily without experimentation."

"This time it's his fate, and he didn't even die with a broken soul, but ...... If Chloe gave his brother a potion of spirits. ”

"Hehe, seeing her brother's head explode with her own eyes, she must be very desperate and guilty."

As the night darkens, the rain outside the door seems to be coming to the end of the world.

…………

Knock knock.

"Roger...... Sir, Mr. Joseph's carriage arrived, accompanied by himself. ”

Emily whispered.

I don't know why, even if it's through a door, she will subconsciously feel a chill in her heart, as if there is some terrible monster hidden behind the door.

Henrik ...... No, it should be Roger, although it is not clear why he suddenly changed his name, but the special experience of wandering in the life and death situation may really change a person.

"Maybe it's a name to start over." Emily thought silently.

"Let him wait for me in the living room."

Roger opened his eyes in the room, and his naked upper body was covered in intricate lines, and the black dye seemed to seep into his skin, and the color slowly disappeared with his voice.

He got dressed and walked down the hallway to the first floor.

In the living room, Joseph leaned back on the couch and stretched out regardless of his image, and when he saw Roger, he chuckled, "Hey, you look so good, I bet no one will believe you recover so quickly." ”

"According to your request, I sent some new things, to be honest, those things are not easy to find, I trusted a lot of connections, and spent a lot of ......"

"What you want."

Roger casually threw out a bottle, and Joseph's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly hugged it in his arms.

"God, what if I break it?"

Joseph made a look of fear.

The finger-thick transparent test tube contains a nearly clear liquid, but through the sunlight, the liquid inside shows a faint colorful luster.

"So fast?"

Joseph obviously didn't expect to get the finished potion when he arrived the second time, he looked at the potion in his hand intently, and only looked up after a long time before asking.

"What is this thing for?"

"Can't you try it?"

Roger sat across from Joseph and flipped over the empty cup in front of him to pour the black tea into it.

"It is marked with a scale, and you can take it in moderation according to your needs, but while taking it, it is best to have a suitable female companion ready...... Belch...... Or a male partner. ”

"How could I possibly use this?"

Joseph waved his hand, but quickly put away the test tube in his hand.

"To be honest, in addition to delivering a batch of supplies, the most important thing is that I plan to see your physical condition."

Joseph looked enthusiastic, "I haven't seen you for a few days, your body is recovering well, so you should be able to go out to the banquet together." ”

"Banquet?"

"Not interested." Roger waved his hand, and the original owner of the body might indulge in this activity because of his youth and vigor.

The upper class is more erosive and open in these respects.

As long as a certain age is satisfied, there will be no shortage of multi-person parties in private, and as for the theme of the banquet, no matter how high the publicity is, it is very likely to lead to a situation in the end.

There are exceptions, but there aren't many.

After all, there are so few ways to be entertained in this world.

"Not what you think." Joseph immediately understood Roger's thoughts, "You have just recovered from a serious illness, and your body is only barely recovering, am I still human to take you to that kind of banquet at this time?" ”

"Huh."

Roger sneered.

"It's not a formal banquet, it's a wild outing, and it was Bisca, who started the event, and her father was a baron, and the title was already in jeopardy."

"Tsk, who would have thought that her brother had made a contribution to the recent border turmoil, although he was blind in one eye and had a broken hand, he at least kept the inheritance of the nobility, and was even given an additional piece of land."

"Turmoil at the border? You mean the conflict with the Federation? Roger said suddenly.

"Which one else?"

"Physically disabled, her brother couldn't adapt to the next battle, and after dealing with his injuries, he was sent back to the territory."

Joseph replied casually, "I should be recuperating in the Green Fort now." ”

Hearing this news, Roger's heart moved.

"When is this outing?"

"The day after tomorrow, you can go with me in my carriage."

"Of course, there is another premise."

Joseph shrunk his neck, "You need Chloe's permission, I don't want to be kicked by her again." ”

To Joseph's surprise, when he mentioned his sister Chloe in front of his friends, he would always see them look angry and unspeakable.

But once, the thin young man sitting across from him had a calm face, and he couldn't see any thoughts from his expression alone.

"A sudden accident can make a person change so much?"

Joseph didn't think much of it, he touched the reagent in his pocket, and his heart was hot.

Just then, there was the sound of horses' hooves outside the manor.

Joseph looked out the window and saw a slender figure riding a sturdy horse into the manor.

"Miss Chloe."

The expression on his face changed slightly, but he quickly became calm, "As a friend, I came to visit ...... during your illness" He silently cheered himself up.

But the voice became quieter and quieter, and it seemed that Joseph had suffered a lot under Chloe.

Roger did not get up, and in memory the original owner of the body and his sister were not particularly close.

"You look great!"

Chloe strode over to Roger, ignoring Joseph's standing aside and giving Roger a big hug.

There was a soft touch next to his face, and the hug lasted for a long time, and Roger even suspected that if it weren't for the fact that he didn't need to breathe now, he would definitely fall into the tenderness on Chloe's chest and suffocate.

"Ahem, good afternoon, Miss Chloe."

Joseph greeted awkwardly, but the woman in front of him apparently ignored his presence and looked at her brother dotingly.

"I have prepared some medicine for you, as well as some nutritional supplements, and I will tell you to go down when the time comes, remember to take them on time every day."

"Also...... After you have completely recovered your body this time, don't mess around like before. ”

Roger lowered his head, his gaze drooping, and let Chloe's palm run across his face.

"I'll go out in a while, and from now on you'll learn to take care of yourself."

said a lot of things in detail, and finally advised.

"Where are you leaving?"

Roger asked subconsciously.

"Hmm...... Border bar. ”

Chloe replied casually, hearing her answer, Roger's face did not change, but a trace of abnormality flashed in his heart.

It's the border again.

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