When he met Dennis in the quiet afternoon, if his mentors weren't by his side, Rhodes guaranteed that his daughter would throw herself into his arms.
After listening to the tutors' long nonsense, they finally gave Rhodes and his daughter time to be alone together, although this time was very short. It was only two hours. Rhodes knew that some witch apprentices would be eliminated after a period of study.
With special approval, he was allowed to return to his parents' home for a period of time, just like a vacation. However, Rhodes also knew that with Dennis's talent, it would be very difficult to be allowed to return home with special approval.
It is said that the daughter was her father's lover in his previous life. This is true. After all the tutors from the college left, Dennis threw himself into Rhodes' arms. It was still the familiar smell, the familiar voice, and the familiar face.
.
"I miss you, dad..."
Denise cried and read. Tears shone in her eyes, but she did not dare to cry too loudly for fear that the walls would have ears. At the Magic Academy, several little girls had already figured out its tricks. No place is absolutely safe, and they are not safe at all.
No privacy, being watched every moment. Like a prison...
"I miss you as well."
Rhodes said, hugging Dennis tighter. Rhodes found that after two years of not seeing each other, his daughter had grown up a bit, and her eyebrows revealed a maturity beyond her peers. This kind of maturity makes people pity, and she still
He is just a ten-year-old child who will only be eleven in a month, but he has to endure the complexity and cruelty of the adult world.
Rhodes observed it and found that most of the witch apprentices in the magic academy were like this. They all had an indelible gloominess about them. The high-pressure learning environment and the corrosion of ice magic caused many young girls to leave them early.
The sunshine and romance that that age group should have, turn to learn from the adult world, and learn their ruthlessness and conspiracy methods. You must know that some civilian daughters will be trained as mistresses and sent to nobles in the future, so let them go as early as possible
They are exposed to conspiracy methods to plan for the future. Only a very small number of witch apprentices are required to remain chaste and continue their studies, because the in-depth study of ice magic requires the witch's full devotion. If there is interference from a partner or family, it will inevitably
It affected the witch's concentration. Rhodes guessed that if she skipped grades at Dennis's pace, she would be asked to do the same one day in the future.
Rhodes has never thought of betraying his daughter to gain status for himself, but witches without a normal family life are bound to be more emotionally indifferent, which is something Rhodes does not want to see. Although love is something that is difficult for most people
It is an extravagant wish, but it does not mean that it does not exist. Rhodes still hopes that one day, his daughter can live like a normal person. But now it seems that this possibility is very low. The more outstanding a person is, the less ordinary he can be.
life.
"They said there was a riot here, and undead creatures rushed into the school..."
Rhodes said while stroking Dennis's silky hair.
"Yes...but I fought them off."
The daughter responded in a low voice.
"Next time we encounter this kind of situation, self-protection is the most important thing. Being too outstanding may not be a good thing."
Rhodes said meaningfully. Dennis gave a look. Rhodes soon understood that maybe even if he whispered, the power of magic would be enough to penetrate this house and this wall. So, the conventional idea is
This place must be abandoned. They are all caged birds with no freedom, as if their wings have been broken, and they have no freedom of thought. Generally speaking, you have to believe whatever the instructor says. Everything in the outside world has nothing to do with you. They want to
What you know, you have a chance to know, and what they don’t want you to know, don’t even think about it... In the course of years of study, you gradually regard the words of the instructor and the dean as the truth.
Rhodes had mixed feelings, what kind of place is this? It is simply more terrifying than prison...
"Dad, I heard your story."
Dennis changed the subject very cleverly. She was a smart little girl, Rod knew that, he had always known it.
"They say you're a hero."
She said, with pride and pride in her eyes.
"Well, I'm not really a hero. At most, I'm just a lucky person."
Rhodes answered with a smile.
"Anyway, I'm happy to see my dad become a heartthrob."
Dennis said confidently.
"Heartthrob?"
Rhodes narrowed his eyes and asked curiously.
"You don't know, many teachers in the college are talking about you, saying that you are handsome, tall and mighty, and very brave, with great military exploits. You are the bravest of all the northern lords."
As Dennis spoke, her tears turned into a smile, and a rare smile hung on her face. It was like a sunflower blooming in the warm sunshine after the rain.
"Haha, what else did they say?"
Rhodes knew that although Catalina was a vampire, it did not mean that all Frost Witches in the Magic Academy were vampires. Vampires had to reward their blood to mortals based on seniority, and not every mortal had the hope of becoming a vampire.
Gifts to become one of them. There are many teachers in the magic academy, and perhaps only witches at the level of Grand Tutor can hope to win the Queen's favor. Therefore, it is not surprising that a group of female teachers are in love with each other.
"They also said that I am very well-behaved, you know..."
Dennis laughed. He was smiling like a little sun rising.
"My daughter, there is something I don't know how to tell you..."
Rhodes suddenly became gloomy. When it came to this aspect, he really didn't know how to speak.
"Tell me, I've heard some rumors."
Unexpectedly, Dennis read it calmly and frankly.
"What else did you hear?"
Rhodes asked anxiously.
"I heard that you found a stepmother for me."
Dennis said bluntly. This made Rhodes embarrassed, but judging from his daughter's expression, she didn't seem to be disgusted with it. This was unexpected by Rhodes.
"Your mother passed away early...I'm sorry that I failed to protect her..."
Rhodes said, but was interrupted by Dennis.
"I don't blame you, dad..."
She whispered. Her eyes were so calm, as clear as an ice spring under the snow-capped mountains.
"Sister Caroline, I have met her...she is very beautiful, and very warm-hearted. I just have a request..."
"any request?"
Rod asked.
"I hope that if I have the opportunity to go home and return to Blackhammer Castle in the future, can I not call her mother?"
Dennis' eyes were so sincere that Rod had almost no reason to refuse. Of course, he didn't intend to let Dennis call Caroline mom at first. How old are they?