Lin was walking alone in the familiar alleys of her hometown. This alley crossed the silver fir avenue of Winterfell and extended all the way to the southwest, finally reaching Campbell Street - not far from there, it was where she had lived since she was a child.
Viscount Manor.
Both sides of the alley were filled with things she was familiar with. Many childhood memories had been blurred, but when she passed by, the memories that had been buried in the depths gradually emerged. She thought of her favorite crepe shop; she always remembered it.
The old woman holding a huge tabby cat and smiling kindly at her; and the flower shop owner who seemed to take special care of his mother.
So she walked into a familiar shop and bought a cream crepe sprinkled with chocolate chips, tasting the familiar taste; the old woman was still basking in the sun leisurely, looking as kind and beautiful as she did more than ten years ago, but she was pregnant with
The cat in the picture changed to gray. She smiled and waved to the old woman, getting the same response - even if the other party didn't recognize her current appearance at all; the place where the flower shop was was turned into a bakery, baking flour
The aroma filled half of the street. She walked in and took a look, without asking where the original store or owner had gone - everyone has their own life. She just prayed silently in her heart that all kind people could be happy.
Then she walked out of the alley. The road leading to the Viscount's Palace was never very busy, especially after the death of Viscount Campbell, her father. This was just right for Lin. She took small bites of the sweet crepe roll.
, let the cool winter air wash your cheeks and appreciate a moment of solitude.
Since meeting Yuffie again, they have not been separated for a long time. Every brief separation often means that one of them - most likely Yuffie - needs to do something difficult and dangerous alone. The longest time among them
Yes, it was the time Yuffie entered the spiritual network not long ago, which took four days and four nights. Lin believed that as their journey continued, such things would happen many times.
She was not worried that Yuffie would take the initiative to leave her. The two were not lovers, but they had a trust that could last a lifetime. However, Lin also had some thoughts of her own.
Among her peers, her friend's wisdom, courage, and understanding of secret arts are far superior to ordinary people. In addition, she also has a body equivalent to that of a demigod, and an even more mysterious origin - regardless of
Whether it was Cullen Dar's inexplicable attention to her or her mother who had disappeared, it was enough to prove it.
This made Lin feel a little stressed. As a friend who promised to stay together for life, she wanted to try her best to keep up with each other, even if Yuffie didn't care. She played a lot of roles in the Empire prison not long ago, but she believed she could
Do more.
The gate of the manor was already within easy reach. Lin stuffed the last mouthful of crepe into her mouth, wiped the corners of her mouth with the back of her hand, folded the butter-stained brown paper, and walked forward quickly.
The guard in front of the door did not recognize her changed appearance at first, but after seeing the seal ring she handed out, the vigilance on his face quickly turned to joy. He bowed respectfully and told her enthusiastically
, Viscount Annaville Campbell had just returned to this city not long ago and was staying at the manor at this time.
This is good news, Lin thought. Maybe her mother can answer her doubts - since she was a child, the other party has been able to see through everything in her heart. She thanked the guard and walked into the manor to where her mother had been before she fell ill.
My favorite pavilion.
The person she wanted to see was indeed there. Annaweir was wearing a light knight's uniform and was practicing her sword against the setting sun. Her mother's figure was slimmer than the last time she saw her, and her appearance looked...
She has a bit more heroic spirit and is more consistent with the mother in her childhood memories.
Annaweir's swordsmanship tends to be light, but it is an out-and-out practical swordsmanship. Lin stopped to watch for a while and came to a firm judgment - even if she has the physical advantage of the dragon, she cannot defeat her in close combat.
Mother.
Then she walked over. Her mother put the rapier on the stone platform aside and greeted her with a gentle hug.
"After I separated from Jill and the others, I haven't seen 'Mia' for a long time - but you still look better in your original appearance." Annaweir commented, answering her slight doubts, "Welcome back."
She felt her mother's familiar breath, and at least for this moment, all her existing worries disappeared.
…
After a while, her mother took her back to the study room of the manor. The maid brought fresh black tea to the two of them and quietly withdrew, leaving them alone.
"What's wrong?" Mother looked at her face, "Are you worried?"
She nodded and slowly presented her thoughts and concerns to her mother.
"Well, let's put it this way -" Annaville held her chin, with a look of nostalgia in her eyes, "Back then, in "The Oath of the Lily of the Valley", Jill had the strongest force, Alicia was the most proficient in spells, and as for me,
..." She laughed, "He is the most useless person."
"Eh?" Lin couldn't help but widen her eyes slightly, "How is it possible, mom, you are like this-"
"What I'm telling you is the truth." Annaweil said softly, "Those two sisters do have extraordinary origins and abilities that are incomparable to ordinary people. Therefore, walking with them may sometimes feel a bit stressful." She stroked her.
With the girl's short golden hair, "If you want to be with Yuffie all the time, then of course you will."
"Then..." Lin pursed her lips, "Mother, how did you solve this problem?"
"Well." Annaville smiled gently, "If you were Yuffie, what kind of person would you want your best friend to be?"
If she is Yuffie - in other words, she has the same talent, identity, and perhaps mission as that girl. For her, making friends is obviously not for practical benefits, but she also does not want to be ignored by others.
To depend on or take advantage of.
She blinked and already had the answer in her heart, "He is someone who doesn't treat me specially and can get along easily."
"Then make a hypothesis." Annaville continued, "If one day you become a more powerful person than her, how would you like her to treat you?"
"That goes without saying." She immediately replied, "It's fine as long as it's the same as now."
"That's it." Mother picked up the tea cup and took a sip. "Besides that, confidence is also necessary. Being able to become companions with them proves that I am actually very powerful - this kind of momentum is what I want!"
She couldn't help but laugh out loud at her mother, and the last worry in her heart faded away. Then, she remembered her original purpose and changed the topic to that direction, "Has anyone in the city purchased a large amount of medicinal materials in the recent period?
Could you please help me investigate?"
To her surprise, her mother, as if she had anticipated this, picked up a folder from the desk in the study and handed it into her hand.
"Don't look at me like that, Alicia told me." Mother spread her hands with a satisfied smile, "Someone wants to cause trouble in Winterfell, and as a lord, I can't just stand by and watch. No matter who is the initiator.
, I will let him know that the title of "Feng Wu" is not for nothing."
Lin took a deep breath and responded to her mother with the same brilliant expression.
"Of course, so do I." She said, "After all, I will probably inherit this territory in the future, right."