Mystery: The Stars Returner

"What do you think we should do about this matter now?"

Govington II threw the problem to his newly formed core group of ministers.

Several ministers looked at each other for a while, and someone bravely said: "At such a critical moment, everything can only be done with stability. Since the appointment of Earl Hastur Campbell was to garrison the coastal defense line from the beginning, then this matter He should be responsible."

"What if he chooses to defect to the Southern Continent and go against the kingdom because of what happened during this period?" A minister expressed his concerns about this proposal.

This is also a problem that Govington II is worried about. The royal family of Loen and Earl Hastur Campbell are just about to break up. Anything can happen.

"It might be a good thing if he completely sides with the Southern Continent, which means he will be completely abandoned by the gods."

Hearing this, Govington II's eyes lit up. This statement is indeed very reliable. The so-called war is just the product of the gods dividing the profits after deciding who wins and loses.

If you can securely receive support from the Three Gods Church, what does it matter to a Southern Continent that has just experienced war?

"Then let him take full responsibility for this matter." Govington II gave his final decision.

A minister said uneasily: "But if Earl Hastur Campbell successfully resists the invasion from the Southern Continent and his prestige increases, it will not be so easy to deal with him in the future."

Govington II waved his hand and sneered: "As long as he has something to do with the death of the third Archduke of South Wales, then there is always a reason to kill him!"

This is a righteous handle. As long as it is grasped correctly, Hastur can be regarded as a treasonous traitor no matter what prestige he has in South Wales!

……

Port Puning, South Wales.

The warships that sailed from the southern continent have appeared within the observable range of the coast of South Wales, causing people in the coastal areas to panic.

Hastur, who holds the power of the coastal defense line in South Wales, still has the leisure to tease Azshara who is lying on his lap, and orders Caius to decorate the villa here and the castle in the suburbs to welcome The arrival of a new year.

Sharon, who knew that the Southern Continent was preparing to launch a war, finally came out of the mirror. She stood some distance away from Hastur, staring at Hastur who had no nervous expression on his face.

"Did you expect this?"

"That's not entirely true." Hastur looked back at Sharon and said calmly: "I was the one who asked the Southern Continent to send dozens of warships to the coastal waters."

This is one of the means to counter the Loen Royal Family. As long as there is a possibility of war breaking out in the Southern Continent, regardless of whether the Loen Royal Family is willing or not, he is the best person to take charge of this defensive war.

Any actions against himself will be temporarily stopped, so that he can have a good year.

Next year is a good new start, and the Kingdom of Loen can also have another king.

It is said that the oldest son of Govington II is only twelve years old, so he is indeed a good choice.

Although he didn't really want to be Prime Minister Cao, sometimes it was better to be a traitor than a traitor who everyone shouted to beat.

If the Three Gods Church chooses to side with the Loen royal family when he is fighting against the Loen royal family, then he will no longer have to worry about anything and directly join the Southern Continent, allowing the Southern Continent to declare full war on the Loen Kingdom.

The worst it can be like is a battle between gods. If your side counts the words carefully, it will be quite simple to find all three true gods.

The True Creator, the Original Witch, Gray Carrie, and if that didn't work, he would use the Palace of Stars to attract several old clones of the stars and outer gods, which would be enough to deal with the coming of true gods such as the Goddess of Night.

But this is the worst case scenario.

"You also want to start a war?" Sharon looked at Hastur deeply, as if she just got to know Hastur again today.

Hastur sighed, stood up, left Azshara alone, walked to Sharon, and said softly: "I do it more out of self-preservation and learn to protect myself. This is the instinct of every living thing. .”

"Is it just self-protection?"

"It can also protect other important people and things."

Hastur stared at Sharon's blue eyes, and the meaning was self-evident. Sharon just said lightly: "Miss Audrey?"

After saying that, without waiting for Hasta to say anything, she suddenly reacted and left with a slightly red cheek.

Such a sentence is simply jealous.

Shy Sharon is so cute!

Hastur looked at Sharon's leaving figure, feeling very comfortable.

Sure enough, playing some games to enhance feelings is still useful.

……

In a blink of an eye, the New Year is here.

South Wales is located on the seaside. Although it is winter, it is not too cold here, and it is not snowing heavily like Backlund.

According to the news from Backlund, the temperature this year was several degrees lower than in previous years, and heavy snowfall almost buried the entire Backlund.

The Feysac Empire, located in the far north, is experiencing heavy snow all day long. The main arterial rivers are blocked by the heavy snow. This has forced the Loen army, which has almost reached the capital of the Feysac Empire, to withdraw and wait until the spring of next year before continuing. attack.

"Without the snow-covered New Year, it always feels like something is missing."

Audrey was standing in front of the window sill, opening the window and admiring the coastal scenery.

"Wow." Susie also echoed.

"This is the first time that I don't have to spend the New Year at Backlund's house. After becoming an adult, it is indeed a new beginning. Everything becomes different."

Audrey was muttering alone. It wasn't until Forsi knocked on the door that she put away her thoughts, walked to the door and opened the door.

Forsi held a finger-thick manuscript in his hand, coughed slightly and said, "Miss Audrey, this new novel is my New Year's gift to you."

"Ms. Fors, I also have a New Year's gift for you."

Audrey invited Forsi and Xio, who was almost covered up, into the room, and then took out the New Year's gift she had already prepared, a set of earrings that looked valuable.

There is also a newly bought necklace, which is Xio's New Year's gift.

Qiu presented a light white scarf that he hand-knitted.

"It's so beautiful." Audrey liked the gift from Xio very much. This kind of New Year's gift made by friends seemed to make the whole scarf full of life.

"As long as Miss Audrey likes it."

Xio touched her head in embarrassment. The most important reason why she chose to sew the scarf by herself was poverty.

She was too embarrassed to give ordinary gifts to Miss Audrey, and she couldn't afford expensive and unique gifts. Especially after playing the game of winning in life, she was not willing to mess with even just 1 penny. Flowers, I am really scared of poverty.

After agreeing to go to Hastur's place to celebrate the New Year together tonight, Forsi and Xio left first.

Audrey put away the book that Forsi sent and put it where Susie couldn't read it to avoid being peeked by Susie.

In response, Susie said in a faint tone: "Audrey, how can you guard against me like this?"

"No, Susie, I do it for your own good. You really can't read this kind of book."

"The book says that knowledge is neither good nor bad."

"The book should also say that when others clearly refuse, they should not make excessive demands."

"..."

Susie couldn't talk to Audrey, so she could only lie aside silently, looking forward to what New Year's gift Mr. Hastur would give her.

At around six o'clock in the evening, Audrey and others sat in a carriage and arrived at Hasta's villa.

Based on the last experience, after the New Year's dinner this time, Hasta did not play any games with them, but took them to the beach.

At night, scattered stars hang in the black sky, and fireworks that have been arranged on the beach are launched into the sky. The bright fireworks are reflected on the sea, colorful and dazzling.

The glorious view of the sea and the sky at the same time is even more breathtaking than exploding in the haze-filled air of Backlund.

The sea breeze at night carried the dampness and coldness from the sea. Hasta and others did not stay long. After the fireworks were set off, they returned to Hasta's villa.

When Xio proposed to continue playing the last winner's game in life, Audrey and Sharon fell silent. Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit off, Forsi hurriedly changed the subject.

"Will the warships from the Southern Continent really take advantage of our Chinese New Year to attack South Wales?"

"Maybe." Hastur did not give an accurate answer.

"It's so dangerous here. It's safer to stay in Backlund." Xio also realized at this time and hurriedly added.

Forsi hit her head hard, and she took a few steps back, covering her head with her hands in pain, with a pitiful and aggrieved look, which made Hastur and the others smile.

After the interlude, a few people sat on the open-air balcony on the second floor, overlooking the lively streets of Puning Port during the New Year, and looking up at the gradually brightening night sky.

Because today is the New Year, in order to celebrate, Audrey also drank some wine. Xu didn't drink much on weekdays. After a glass of wine, her cheeks became rosy, like her eyes made of gems. At this moment, she also There was a moment of confusion, shining brightly, like crushed moonlight.

But she still had a slight smile on her face, facing the direction of the sea, and whispered: "This life is so good."

Audrey, who was a little drunk, her cheeks were flushed, her eyes were as bright as water, she held her chin with one hand and looked at Hasta, Forsi, and Xio who were drinking.

Sharon took a cup of sobering tea and came over, sat next to Audrey, and handed her the sobering tea in her hand.

"Thank you." Audrey smiled, took a sip of the sober tea, and suddenly leaned close to Sharon's ear, lowering her voice and asking: "When did Miss Sharon fall in love with Mr. Hastur?"