Mystery: The Stars Returner

She has always disliked war, living in peace and contentment, and everyone can live a peaceful and good life.

But now, even if she doesn't know much about politics and the situation between countries, she knows that the clouds of war have begun to gather, and the next war is not far away.

The Kingdom of Loen, located on the coast, will surely bear the brunt and become a war-torn place.

It would be fine if the threat only came from the Southern Continent, but the Kingdom of Loen still has its feud with the Feysac Empire.

Once the situation in Loen changes, the Fusac Empire may follow with a large-scale invasion. In this way, Loen, who is surrounded by enemies from both sides, will have a high risk of defeat.

Alas, I'll see if I can remind Earl Hall to pay attention to the coastal defense issues in South Wales after I get back.

Once the Southern Continent really dares to ambush all the members of the Church of the Seven Gods, then a war with far-reaching consequences will occur throughout the Northern and Southern Continents.

Alger glanced at the thoughtful Miss Justice and asked, "I want to know if the senior officials of the Loen Kingdom also have plans to start a war."

"I can't guarantee that I will find out clearly. I can only say that I will try my best."

Audrey took on this goal that highly overlapped with hers.

Next, each of them shared some things, and Mr. Fool also took the opportunity to talk about some knowledge about Russell's diary that had just been handed over from the Hanged Man.

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Backlund, the home of Earl Hall.

As soon as Audrey finished the Tarot session, she opened the door, called Susie, and asked Earl Hall what he was busy with today and what his mood was now.

Susie answered one by one what she had inquired about, although with her current wisdom, she still could not fully understand what those words meant.

Every time it wanted to ask Audrey, Audrey would always change the subject, saying that it shouldn't read too many books or think too many things now.

"Susie, I'll bring you something delicious when I come back."

"Woof!" Susie shook her tail excitedly.

After leaving the room, Audrey first calmed down, organized what she would say later, then went to the kitchen to serve Earl Hall's favorite dessert, and then knocked on the door of Earl Hall's study.

Earl Hall rubbed his brows to relieve the irritability in his heart. He felt much better after learning that it was his precious daughter who was coming to see him.

The door opened, and Audrey came to Earl Hall's desk with dessert.

"Dear Count Hall, if you continue to worry, Countess Hall will be angry."

"Hahaha, with you here, there are no worries anymore."

Earl Hall smiled and tasted the dessert brought by Audrey, and said with emotion: "It would be better if everything could go so smoothly."

Audrey's heart moved slightly, she walked behind Earl Hall, massaged his shoulders, and peeked at his face while saying: "Did something big happen recently? Even our resourceful Earl Hall is so troubled and troubled. "

"It's okay not to mention some things about the Southern Continent and South Wales."

Earl Hall did not want to mention these troublesome things at this time, but instead asked: "How is your recent relationship with Baron Campbell?"

"Of course he is very friendly. Mr. Hastur is a very good friend of mine, and sometimes he is like a teacher who will guide me forward."

"Just friends and teachers?"

Audrey stopped massaging Earl Hall's shoulders, frowned slightly, and asked puzzledly: "Is there any other special relationship?"

"It's okay if you don't. Maybe this is the best choice."

Earl Hall seemed to be telling Audrey, but also seemed to be murmuring to himself.

Audrey pretended to be dissatisfied and said: "Dear Earl Hall, do you even have to solve puzzles to get along with your own daughter?"

Earl Hall said with a smile: "I just thought of something. Maybe I should promote more young people and let them go out and have more adventures."

"Earl Hall~"

Audrey lengthened the title to express her dissatisfaction at the moment.

I promised not to solve puzzles, but why did I say something so incomprehensible?

"Okay, okay, I'll make things clear right now."

Earl Hall laughed, and after gesturing for Audrey to continue massaging her shoulders, he said after a while: "The war is about to begin, and Southwell County, which will bear the brunt, needs suitable candidates to help the Grand Duke of Southwell guard it."

"Baron Hastur Campbell, who has a good personal relationship with you, is a good choice."

"Because he wrote a letter to the king long before the signs of war came, and I have also read that letter."

"He has a forward-looking vision, not only predicting the upcoming counterattack in the southern continent, but also predicting that South Wales will be the first place to face the test."

"For this reason, he wrote a lot of countermeasures on how to consolidate coastal defense. Firstly, it can prepare for the upcoming war. Secondly, it can also strangle the pirates who try to take advantage of the situation."

Audrey listened blankly to Earl Hall's story in an appreciative tone.

She had no idea that the person who raised the issue of coastal defense in South Wales would be Mr. Hastur.

Listening to Earl Hall's tone, it is obvious that he has made a decision to recommend Mr. Hastur to go to South Wales to help the Archduke of South Wales guard the coastal defense line.

"I was still hesitant at first, because war is ruthless and he is still very young. I can let him grow up for a few more years before entrusting him with important tasks."

Earl Hall sighed and continued: "If that Baron Hastur Campbell is the person you like, then I will not push him into this war, but I have already asked you meaning, and you gave a suitable answer.”

"Since he is so concerned about the affairs of South Wales, it can be seen that he also has a heart to make contributions to the country and wants to restore the Campbell family's former glory."

"Then Duke Negan and I don't mind giving him a chance to try. As a young man, there's no harm in going out more."

Audrey was already frozen in place, and the hands that were massaging Earl Hall also stopped.

This was the first time that Earl Hall had explained the kingdom's major events so clearly in front of her.

But she was not happy at all.

Doesn't this sound like it was because of himself that Earl Hall made up his mind to send Mr. Hastur to the battlefield in South Wales?

She doesn't like war, because once it starts, it means bloodshed and sacrifice.

If Mr. Hastur goes to South Wales, his situation will definitely be very dangerous, and it will be far less safe than staying in Backlund.

Earl Hall saw Audrey's thoughts and comforted: "None of this has anything to do with you. He had planned to go to South Wales. I heard Hibbert say that he bought a lot of South Wales. In addition to the territory that originally belonged to their Campbell family, a large part of the county's territory was acquired from other nobles."

"But..." Audrey pursed her red lips tightly, not knowing what to say for a moment.

"He is indeed a bit young, which is why I was irritated about it before. After all, he is the last heir of the Campbell family, and I have to personally send him to the battlefield."

"Is it really Mr. Hastur's choice?"

"If you don't believe it, you can ask him now. I believe he will give you a positive answer."

"Then, when will you leave Backlund?"

"If the war situation changes, we will go to South Wales at the end of the year. If the situation is stable, we can wait until after the year."

Earl Hall gave answers one by one, looking at Audrey who was confused and feeling a little distressed.

He never liked talking about national affairs in front of his family, especially in front of the naive and ignorant Audrey.

However, this matter does have something to do with Audrey, which is why he made an exception and talked about so many things.

When the Chinese New Year comes this year, the girl in front of him, his daughter, Audrey Hall, will be an adult. She will gradually bid farewell to her past innocence and begin to learn to accept the ruthless changes in the world.

"I want to go down and take a rest. I didn't sleep well at noon today."

"Go."

Earl Hall watched Audrey leave the study, looked back at the dessert on the desk, and took another bite, which was not as sweet as when it first came into his mouth.

In the bedroom, Susie is waiting behind the door. She is looking forward to what delicious food Audrey will bring her this time.

Unfortunately, the Audrey it was waiting for arrived with nothing in her hands.

"Wang?"

It asked a question, but Audrey seemed not to hear it and walked straight to the bed, then lay down and pulled up the quilt to cover her face.

Susie glanced twice, then pushed the door shut and then ran to Audrey.

"Audrey, what happened?"

There was no echo from inside the quilt. Susie patiently continued to shout two or three times before Audrey's voice came from inside the quilt.

"Mr. Hastur, you are leaving Backlund."

"Wang?"

Susie's eyes were filled with confusion. Wasn't it about leaving Backlund?

What's all the fuss about?

Or even feel sad about it?

It didn't understand, and originally wanted to ask Audrey, but in the end he didn't say anything, and lay down at the foot of the bed, wagging his tail as he fell asleep.

It makes no difference to it whether it lives in Backlund or in a small rural village.

Anyway, it will not leave Audrey's side. Wherever Audrey is, it will be there.