A day later.

When there were still four or five kilometers away from Nangang County, Dean and his party stopped their horses.

Not far ahead, a team with the Deta family crest was waiting there, and when they saw Dean and his party appear, the team left and moved.

"It's my aunt!"

Grand Duke Swordsman explained.

"Oh!"

Dean nodded knowingly.

The aunt of the Grand Duke Sword Master is the patriarch of the Deta family of Nangang County, and she is also the county king of Nangang County, this old woman of some age is not only outstanding, but also quite commendable, and the prosperity of the entire Nangang County is inseparable from the contribution of this old woman.

This point, even the Grand Duke of Jade, cannot deny.

Dean's eyes were fixed on the team, and, for the first time, he struck out in the crowd for the patriarch of the Deta family, the Earl of Southport: on a tall horse, the old woman was dressed in the dress of the Deta family, the white and red rose ornaments, and with the gallop of the war horse, shining brightly in the sun.

Anyone who sees a war horse galloping like this will not believe that the person riding the war horse is actually an old woman who is over 100 years old.

However, Dean keenly saw the wrinkles in the corners of the old woman's eyes and mouth.

Even if he has silver-level strength, he still can't overcome the traces of time in the true sense - although there is still a considerable distance from the limit of lifespan.

"Don't look at my aunt's wrinkles, she'll be angry—women are always very sensitive to age. Feel! ”

Grand Duke Swordsman reminded Dean in a low voice.

Dean shrugged, indicating that he knew. And then. Follow by the Grand Duke's Swordsman. Greeted up-

"Auntie!"

The Grand Duke swordsman, who walked over on foot, greeted him.

Although I don't like the atmosphere in the family very much, this does not mean that the Grand Duke Sword Master will be rude to the elders, and even, the Grand Duke Sword Master who knows that he can have the strength at this moment is extremely grateful to the elders in front of him.

Of course. There are some things in the family, she still doesn't want to get involved.

"Beatrice, welcome home!"

The old woman jumped off the war horse with agility, and after giving the Grand Duke a warm hug, she looked at Dean, who had been standing beside her.

"Dean. Willing. Lord Zelgaon? ”

Didn't wait for the introduction of the Grand Duke Sword Master. The old woman asked directly.

"Good day, Count Deta!"

Dean responded and bowed slightly.

As a friend of the Grand Duke's swordsmanship, there is nothing wrong with facing the other party's aunt and performing the junior salute.

"Welcome to Southport-gun!"

The old woman smiled and nodded, but the words were only polite, not too affectionate—for this, Dean, who was well aware of the relationship between the Deta family and the Seymour family. Didn't mind, just smiled. He stepped aside, leaving his private space to the Grand Duke Swordsman and the other party's aunt.

"Very nice young man!"

Looking at Dean who walked away, the old woman commented like this, and then, quite regretfully, shook her head and said: "It's a pity that a group of fools from the Seymour family don't understand what they missed at all!" ”

"The Seymour family? What's wrong with them? ”

Grand Duke Swordsman asked a little nervously.

"Other people's family affairs, why are you so nervous? We've never seen you so nervous about our own family affairs - or you? ”

The old woman looked at her niece suspiciously, and then, meaningfully, looked at Dean who was standing in the distance.

Facing the old woman's gaze, Dean in the distance smiled and nodded again.

"If it were him, I wouldn't object - Zelgaon's bloodline is strong enough, and Dean has shown the corresponding strength and talent, and with your words, your child will definitely be a genius! However, the child's surname must have Deta! ”

The old woman said slowly.

At first, the Grand Duke Swordsman was still shy, but in the end, he became angry.

"Auntie, we shouldn't talk about this anymore - we are human beings, not breeding beasts!"

The eldest duke's swordsmanship, who is always soft and weak, has a surprisingly high voice.

"This is the fate of the family - after you have been cultivated by the family, you need to be obliged accordingly...... As a person who has come over, I suggest that you find someone you like, at least, it won't make you more miserable! ”

The old woman glanced at the Grand Duke Swordsman, and continued.

"That's why I hate the family!"

The Grand Duke Swordsman's voice became cold.

It was another unpleasant conversation - when the two teams merged into one, the Grand Duke Swordsman was still not very affectionate, and even, with a strong sense of depression.

"Dean, what is family to you?"

The Grand Duke Swordsman suddenly turned his head and looked at Dean beside him and asked.

"Family? I don't have much of a concept -- when I was born, my family was already in ruins, I didn't have anything more than the 'ancestral house', my father was depressed, he rarely smiled at me, he always said 'revival, revival,' and my mother's words, I haven't seen them for as long as I can remember...... Those who have memories are just Sidru, Tom, and Jerry! ”

Dean said, a prepared rhetoric.

"So, why would you want to revive your own family?"

Grand Duke Swordsman, continued to ask.

"In the beginning, I didn't want to revive it - I couldn't even figure out what it was...... However, as time went on, as I walked step by step, I realized that I could say to everyone with the confidence, 'I'm Dean. Willing. Zelgaon! ’”

Dean slowed down, considering every word.

"I don't like my depressed father, but I don't want to be like that – I can't imagine myself being depressed because of my depressed father...... So, I want to be happy. And a man who can't even say his own name. You can't be happy! ”

There was a thick self-deprecation in Dean's voice.

"You don't need to worry about that now—'Dean. Willing. Zelgaon's already recognized! ”

Grand Duke Swordsman comforted Dean.

But. The swordsman obviously didn't understand the deeper meaning of Dean's words.

And Dean won't explain.

Some secrets are better hidden in the bottom of your heart until death.

"I don't need your comfort—especially when you're preoccupied! If I could, I would be a good storyteller...... Maybe I can't help you with anything, but I can listen to you quietly - if you're feeling a little embarrassed, of course. I can always wait for you to say it! ”

Dean smiled and looked at the Grand Duke Swordsman.

"Thank you!"

Grand Duke Swordsman said softly.

After that, neither of them spoke, and the team went all the way.

However, instead of entering Nangang City, he headed towards the ancient castle outside Nangang City - Emerald Castle, the birthplace of the Emerald Kingdom and the residence of the Emerald Grand Duke.

The sea breeze mixed with a fishy smell stirred Dean's clothes.

Sniffing the slightly familiar smell, Dean couldn't help but squint his eyes.

It's not about memories, it's still enjoyment. His gaze swept over the castle that stood on a cliff.

The castle in front of you. There was a hint of tranquility in the sea breeze, and even Dean could hear the chirping of seagulls and the sound of the waves crashing, which was so different from the scene of the burning flames in his memory.

Took a deep breath.

The slightly humid air opened Dean's eyes, and he looked calm, gently patting his horse to keep up with the team again.

On the high ground, the two teams stopped.

The old woman dismounted and walked towards the castle on foot, as did Dean, the Grand Duke Swordsman, and others.

It's not because the horses are hard to walk.

Simply because, for the respect of the Grand Duke of Jade.

"Woo, woo, woo...... Woo......"

In the three long and one short military trumpet, the gate of the ancient castle slowly opened, and a team of guards quickly ran up the drawbridge that had been lowered early, and greeted the return of the Grand Duke Swordsman with a military salute.

That's right, it's the Grand Duke Swordsman.

Not the old lady of the Lord of the Counties, not Dean.

As the chief swordsman under the command of the Jade Grand Duke, he leaned on Trisi. Deta is undoubtedly the most respected person in the entire Emerald Castle, apart from the Grand Duke himself.

After all, more than eighty percent of the guards here, especially the young ones, had learned combat skills from the swordsman.

Even, there are some young people who have passed on the secret arts.

Therefore, in the face of the Grand Duke Sword Master, these people are as if they are facing their own teachers.

"Welcome back!"

The captain of the guard drew his sword and raised it high into the air, and the movements of the guards around him were uniform, echoing the same loudly.

"Welcome back!"

The guards expressed their respect in high-pitched voices.

The Grand Duke swordsman nodded in response.

And every young man who got a response was blushing with excitement.

In front of the gate of the castle, an elderly man was standing there, waiting.

The white hair on his head was neatly combed, he had no beard, and a long sword hung from his waist, but he was wearing a butler's suit, and when he saw the chief swordsman, a kind and kind smile appeared on the other party's face.

"Welcome back, little rose!"

The old man said with a smile.

"Uncle David!"

The Grand Duke Swordsman responded politely, and then, looking around, asked softly, "Your Highness and Irene?" ”

"Because, those pirates, Your Highness and Irene left the castle and went to the sea to check ...... He's Dean. Willing. Zelgaon? ”

The old man's gaze turned to Dean.

"Yes!"

The Grand Duke Swordsman nodded, and then, motioned for Dean to come over, and formally introduced the two sides.

"Dean, this is His Highness's steward: David; Uncle David, this is Dean. Willing. Zelgaon! ”

"Uncle David, please call me Dean like an instructor!"

Seeing this kind old butler again, Dean said naturally.

"Okay, Dean!"

Facing Dean, who was a little familiar, the old butler was slightly stunned, but the next moment he smiled and nodded.

PS Second Update~

Third, more decadence is being struck...... It will definitely be completed before midnight~ (To be continued......)