Li En came to the restaurant and greeted his acquaintances.
"Good morning, Qiqi, is there anything different in the tavern?" Li En said.
"Well, everyone is the same as before." Qiqi said, "Grandpa stopped drinking for less than a week and started drinking again."
"Haha, I will talk to him." Li En said.
"Oh, Rean, welcome back." The shopkeeper said, "Are you okay?"
"Well, everything is almost fine." Li En said, "Old man, you still haven't changed. You've been drinking in broad daylight."
"Ah haha, this is to celebrate your recovery, Rean." The shop owner said, "Besides, it's already winter and the logging work is scattered, so there's not much to do."
"If it's a craftsman's job, he's the second best at it after the old man Ji Xiang. If you want me to make something, you can come visit me at any time."
"Thank you, I'll forgive you later." Li En said.
"Well, Rean, you're awake. Not only are you being counted by the nobles, but your whereabouts have not been known for a month. This really worries us." An acquaintance came over and said.
"I'm sorry, I know I did a lot of dangerous things."
"Anyway, it's great to be back. Take these and eat them with Miss Elise later."
The chef gave Li En the food he had just made.
"Haha, thank you." Li En said.
Tovar: "Rean, are you here for a drink too?"
"No, I can't drink it yet." Li En said.
"It's great to be able to bring you back smoothly." Tovar said: "The little eldest sister and Her Royal Highness are also very worried."
Li En said: "I'm really saved, but why did you find me in that place?"
"Well, regarding this matter, I didn't actually find out where you are." Tovar said.
"What do you mean?" Rean said.
"The day before yesterday, my force director received a contact. The other party told me your location in detail, and then hung up directly." Tovar said.
"Just as a precaution, I'd better investigate and it turns out you are there."
"Well, I'm really concerned about the unknown communication. Who is it?" Li En said.
"I can't figure it out, and I have no impression of that voice." Tovar said: "But it seems that I have heard it, and I don't seem to have heard it. In short, it is very complicated."
"Forget it, it's useless to think about this matter anymore. The current situation in the empire is the problem."
Rean said: "Yes, Mr. Tovar, what will you guys from the Guerrilla Association do?"
"We will carry out various actions in our own way." Tovar said: "The associations within the empire are truly isolated now.
It would be great if everyone, including that Salad guy, is okay."
"Sure enough, the situation is very serious." Li En said.
"Well, ordinary people are also involved. The current situation is completely dominated by the nobles."
"But some of the garrison still continued to resist fiercely," Tovar said.
"That's it." Li En said.
"There is also some rather suspicious news." Tovar said: "Several mercenary groups, as well as the God-Eating Snake group, seem to have started operating in various places."
Rean said: "The mercenary group and the mysterious place of the God-Eating Snake are actually taking advantage of the chaos to make plans."
"Although there were nobles using mercenary groups originally, it seems that they have hired a large number of people on a larger scale."
Tovar said: "As for the association, they are probably doing various secret operations, and Crossbell's side is also in a mess.
There are so many things to worry about, I feel like I’m going to have a stomach perforation.”
Rean said: "Everything will be fine."
"Yes, ah, I'm sorry for causing you to worry so much." Tovar said: "In short, you should give top priority to your physical and mental recovery. This is also to make plans for the future." Tovar said.
"Thank you in every way, Mr. Tovar," Rean said.
"Nothing, this is just some advice given to you by the seniors in life." Tovar said: "And the opportunity is rare, do you want to go to a hot spring?"
"It's called the Phoenix Pavilion. If you take a good bath in the hot spring, you can relax your body and mind."
"Haha, that's right." Li En said, "I will go and have a look later."
So, Rean left the tavern and came to the Phoenix Pavilion.
"Oh, Master Li En, are you okay?" the owner said.
"Well, thank you, but please don't call me Master." Li En said.
"Haha, under the recent drastic changes in the situation, various things have happened here. The Phoenix Pavilion, which has a deep connection with the royal family, must not suffer setbacks because of this. Everyone should work together to find a way to survive.
Young Master, be sure to come over and play at any time."
"Well, I will do that." Rean said.
"Well, you are welcome, Master Li En." A maid who grew up together saw Li En, "You have woken up, and I also wanted to go and visit you."
"Well, it suddenly became like this, but I'm sorry to make you worry. I'm fine now, don't worry." Li En said.
"Anyway, the young master often practices with Master Yun. I don't think things will happen so easily. Moreover, he also went to the academy to train."
Maid: "I'm so envious. I've never left Ymir."
"Haha, I can go out and have fun if I have the chance." Li En said, "But the situation is not stable recently."
"Well, thank you, Rean, come on." the maid said.
After leaving the Phoenix Pavilion, we went to a Western restaurant.
"Oh, it's Li En, he looks good." The store manager said, "If your nutritional status is not good, I would also like you to drink the vegetable soup based on the latest research in the store."
"Huh? I appreciate your kindness." Li En said, "Haha, the store manager is still studying the dishes as usual."
"In order to make the best cuisine, I have been studying hard. Rean, you seem to have started cooking after you went to the academy."
"I will cook in the dormitory with my classmates." Li En said, "The recipe you gave me before is gone."
"Ah, is it gone?" the store manager said.
"It looks like that." Li En said, "I also wrote a lot of dishes on it."
"Well, as for this, since it's rare for you to show up, Rean, I'll give this to you."
"New recipe?" Li En took it and took a look.
"Because it's my spare, you're welcome, just take it," the store manager said.
‘Thank you so much.’ Rean said.
"Maybe it can help you. The cooking is very simple. You can enjoy cooking with your family and friends when you have free time."
"Then I'll accept it," Li En said.
After leaving the western restaurant, we came to Ymir's auditorium.
"Ah, Miss Sister, long time no see." Li En said.
"Rean, you are finally back. I heard that you were missing in Tolista and I was very worried about you. It's really great.
You and Lark have always been the ones I worry about since the beginning."
"I'm sorry, haha, but we have grown up now." Li En said.
"Well, I can see that, although I also have many things to ask you, as long as Li En comes back safely, it is enough.
Please take a good rest and take good care of yourself.”
"Okay. Rean: "Priest, I'm sorry to bother you."
"It's okay. I haven't seen you for months. I feel relieved to know that you are safe, but Rean, you seem to be very confused."
"But don't be anxious. Now should be the time to see yourself and your surroundings clearly again, right?"
Rean said: "Yes, I will calm down."
In the auditorium, I saw Her Royal Highness the Princess praying.
"Well, Mr. Li En." The princess said, "Haha, my face looks better than yesterday."
"Yes, thanks to you, do you have any inconvenience for Your Highness Princess here?" Li En said: 'This is a very remote place, if you need anything, please tell me.'
"How could it be possible? I don't think so at all." The princess said: "The wonderful hot springs and the charming snow scenery, and Aunt Lucia's cooking is also top-notch. I really enjoy staying here."
"It is indeed the place where my friend Elysee was born and grew up."
"Haha, thank you for saying that." Li En said.
"Haha, what's even more surprising is that I also met Mr. Li En." The princess said, "Ah, I also met an incredible talking cat named Serenu."
"Well, as expected, I also want to meet Mr. Li En, the gray riding god. He seems to be sleeping now. When will he wake up?"
Rean said: "Although this is not appropriate for me, please don't force yourself too much, because I am also separated from my companions and important people."
"So, I can somewhat understand the mood of Her Royal Highness the Princess."
"Mr. Li En." Her Royal Highness the Princess said: "Oh, I'm sorry, as a royal family, I obviously cannot be flustered by something of this magnitude."
"When I think about my father, my mother, Cedric and my brother... I had a little argument with Cedric on the morning of that terrible day.
I obviously wanted to reconcile with him at night, but the situation turned out to be like this."
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu" The princess sobbed.
"No problem, they will definitely be safe and sound." Li En said, "Now all we have to do is believe in them, so Her Royal Highness, you must also work hard."
"Whether it's Elysee or everyone here, we can definitely become His Highness's strength."
"Haha, thank you." Her Royal Highness the Princess said, "I'm fine now. You should be gentler to your sister than me. It's a rare opportunity for brothers and sisters to get along well with each other. It's a bit uncomfortable for me to intervene from the side."
"Ah, Elysee and I, indeed she can't live without me as her brother." Li En said, "But because of this incident, she seems to be worried."
"I will find a way to make her happy."
"Wow, that's not what I meant. Really, Mr. Li En is too cunning." The princess said, "As expected, let me call you Brother Li En."
"Ah. This." Rean said.
"Speaking of which, it's great to be able to come to Ymir. Thanks to this, I received the gentle care of Mr. Rean. Brother Olivier seems to have been here before, so I have always been interested in this place."
‘Ah, is that so?’ Li En said, “I heard that this hot spring resort was a gift.”
"I remember it was years ago," the princess said; "At that time, it was easy for my brother to pay private visits incognito, and he was not as laborious as he is now."
"I see, no wonder I have no impression." Li En said, "Years ago, I happened to be practicing with Master."
"Oh, that's right. It's a pity." The princess said, "If you two had known each other at that time, maybe Mr. Li En and I could have known each other earlier."
Afterwards, Rean left the auditorium.
I saw Elyse and Serenu together in the pavilion outside.
"Elysee, you and Serenu are together." Rean said.
"Well, because it's very cold outside, I want to treat her to hot milk," said Elise.
Serenu: "Huh, I told you not to worry about me. I just need to stay here and enjoy the heat of the hot spring and I will be warm."
"That's not okay." Elise said, "Because you are the one who saved my brother and showed kindness to us."
"Brother, what's wrong?" Li En said.
"No, it's nothing." Rean said.
"But to be honest, don't call me your benefactor. If you really say it, I will lose money to you." Serenu said.
"This is it?" said Elise.
"Haha, it's okay. The temperature seems to be pretty good, so I'll enjoy it gratefully." Serenu said.
"All in all, I really love Serenu." Elise said: "While you stay here, I will be responsible for taking care of you. If you need anything, you can tell me."
Serenu: "No, you really don't need to worry about me. Well, how should I put it, I'm so sorry."
Then, Rean came to the fishing shop owner.
"Oh, Li En, it's been a long time since I last saw you. It's reassuring to hear that you have recovered." The boss said.
"Well, I'm fine now. Excuse me." Li En said.
"I'll give you this set of fishing gear. Enjoy the fun of fishing." The boss forced the props over.
"Thank you." Li En said. After all, he was so enthusiastic and it was difficult to refuse.
Afterwards, Rean came to the Phoenix Pavilion.
"Shopkeeper, can I use the hot spring now?"
"Haha, that's it. No problem. It's been cleaned and ready to go." The shop owner said.
"Haha, that's really lucky." Li En said.
Entering the hot spring, Li En soaked in the hot spring and thought about recent events.
"What should I do next? There is still a scuffle between the noble faction and the Iron Blood side, and the academy has also been occupied.
Crowe, I really lost to him completely, even though he borrowed the power of the Riding God whom he almost knew nothing about." Rean said: "But it is not at the same level as him."
"Now I understand, it turns out that Crowe didn't take it seriously at first, otherwise he would have easily suppressed himself. However, I didn't realize this, so I thought I had won, and was knocked down by him with just one blow."
"If I had more power, as long as I could continue to be in the academy with everyone, I would be able to change something, but I left everyone behind and ran away."
"It's really embarrassing. Although I was forced to leave, in the final analysis, if I have the power to defeat Crowe.
Now that they have lost everything and finally found a place to live, what has become of them, and how should I move forward?"
"Brother." Elysee: "Excuse me."
"Why are you here?" Rean said.
"I heard that my brother seems to be here." Elise said: "I want to say that this is a rare opportunity, so let me come in with you."
Li En said: "Although we were together when we were young, it must have been five years ago."
"We are family. This kind of thing is very common. Brother, I have been through a lot of things and I feel very tired. At least let me talk to you." Elise said.
"All right."
Elysee: ‘The water temperature is just right. I haven’t been to this place for a long time. It really has a unique charm.”
Li En said: Well, yes, although the season of red leaves is also good, the winter scene has a different flavor, but I just can't learn to enjoy it while drinking like Master.
"Haha, because he has a really good drinking capacity." Elise said: "Although he often drags his father along to accompany him, it seems a little inappropriate."
"I'm sorry, Elise, you actually think about it so much." Rean said.
"It's nothing, I didn't," said Elise.
"It's not just Elysee, no matter who she is, she treats me like this." Li En said, "If you think about it carefully, I've always been like this. My father took me in a year ago, and on a snowy day eight years ago, I lost control and became seriously ill."
It was the same at the time of Elysee.'
"Master spent several years leading me to practice, but it was also interrupted when he was there, and also when he left everyone and ran away a month ago." Li En said.
"Thinking about it this way, I always accept other people's help and have been taken care of by others, but I have done nothing." Li En said: "It has even brought about various disasters and involved everyone."
"I don't have the qualifications to be treated gently by others. I am a person who can not only protect but also repay the favor to important people."
"It must have been a mistake from the beginning. If things would have turned out this way, I shouldn't have gone to any academy at all."
Elysee: "Brother, are you serious when you say that? What are the qualifications? Who decides that kind of thing?
Others don't ask you to protect or repay your kindness at all. They just treat you tenderly or care about you, and you can't owe them anything for it.
Everyone just likes my brother, and it must be because they think he is very important, whether it is father, mother, master, and everyone in the special class."
Alice said: "Me too."
"Elysee."
"Please don't say such things if you have no qualifications. It's just that my brother didn't notice it. He obviously values his important people so much, why can't he understand that everyone also values you?
Think back, brother." Elise: "When you said goodbye, what expressions did everyone have."
"Ah." Rean said.
Yes, how much everyone believes in themselves and entrusts everything to themselves.
"That's it." Li En said: "Everyone believes that no matter what difficulties occur, we can overcome them together. We believe that one day we can control the future."
"No matter how confused and anxious I am now, I believe that everyone, and what everyone believes in me, will never give up the struggle, and will continue to move forward no matter what!" Li En said, "I will definitely be with you during this process.
There is some intersection.”
"As long as we are still a special class."
"Brother." Elise smiled happily.
"Thanks to you, Elysee for reminding me of this, thank you." Rean said.
Elise said: "No, I didn't do anything. This must be something that my brother gained from living in the academy. Haha, although I am also a little envious of the students in the special class."
"Although I am a useless brother, please keep watching me from now on." Rean said: "One day I will grow into a man who can hold his head high and regard himself as Elysee's brother."
"Yes." Elise said.
"Haha, now I finally solved something." Her Royal Highness the Princess and Serenu walked in holding the cat.
"Oh, excuse me." Serenu said.
"Why are you here?" Elise said.
"We asked Mr. Tovar, so we came to see the situation." Her Royal Highness the Princess said: "In order to refresh Mr. Li En, I also wanted to see if there is anything I can do to help."
Serenu: "Ai, I really dare to say that I have been observing the timing."
"Observe the timing?" Rean said.
"Did you, did you see it?" Elise's face turned red.
"Haha, it seems like they don't need me at all." The princess said, "They share their thoughts with each other. They are really harmonious brothers and sisters. It makes people really jealous."
"Ah," said Elise.
"Haha, I don't dare to take that seriously." Rean said, "But it would be better for both Elise and Her Royal Highness to be more cautious in this regard."
"Haha, Mr. Li En, please don't say such things here." Her Royal Highness the Princess said, "We are all here, let's enjoy it together."
"What a princess," said Elise.
Serenu; "I'm so sorry."
"Um?"
"That thing about so far." Serenu said: "Emma once criticized me, saying that I still can't understand human feelings and subtle emotions."
"So maybe I'm too nervous."
"It's okay. I was just angry at you when we were in the mountains. I'm sorry." Li En said.
"Really, what's wrong with you?" Serenu said.
At this time, there was a sudden huge shock.
"This sound can't be a mechanical merger, right?" Rean said.
"Sure enough, it's still here." Serenu said: "And it's terrible, this aura is getting closer and closer."
Rean said: "Find a way to defeat it after all."
....
Got back home.
Li En and others reported the matter, and everyone discussed it together.
"Is there a mechanical monster heading towards the territory?"
"Well, I can sense the breath of spiritual energy. Although there is still a distance, we are indeed heading here."
Serenu: "From the direction of the valley road behind."
"It seems that the idea is too naive." Tovar said: "Falling into such a valley, there is still no way to completely solve it."
"No, I think there is nothing we can do in that situation." Rean said, "But why are you coming to Ymir."
"Maybe they are targeting you, you are the initiator of Ash." Serenu said. (To be continued)