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Sure enough, playing some games to enhance feelings is still useful.
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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 Hugh very much. This kind of New Year's gift made by friends was so beautiful.
Buddha makes the whole scarf full of vitality.
"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?"
Chapter 428 My dear, I killed someone in my dream
This question made Sharon, who was always as calm as water, couldn't help but have a strange look on her face, and there was a faint blush on both sides of her cheeks.
But before Sharon could say anything, Audrey closed her eyes and muttered drunken words, with a drunken look on her face.
Sharon looked at Audrey blankly, trying to figure out whether she was really drunk or fake, whether she was drunk now or just now.
In the end, Sharon did not answer the question, but watched silently as Audrey and the three left.
After getting on the carriage, Audrey turned sideways and lifted up a corner of the carriage curtain, her cheeks immediately flushed red.
She didn't know why she suddenly asked such a question. Fortunately, she quickly pretended to be drunk to prevent both parties from being too embarrassed.
The only pity is that Miss Sharon did not answer her own question at the end.
Late at night, Sharon did not return to the mirror tonight, but stood in front of the window sill, like a puppet, quietly thinking about Audrey's problem tonight.
On the other side, Hastur took a bath and returned to the room early on the grounds that he was drunk tonight.
He took out his pocket watch set with an emerald and looked at it. It was already half past eleven.
There is only half an hour left until twelve o'clock.
"That should be enough time."
Hastur lay on the bed, fell asleep, and came to the palace of stars. He looked down at the stars for a while, and then descended on the star container again.
During this period of time, he had asked the star vessels to leave the God-Abandoned Land and return to Runen, hiding in a place only he knew, waiting for his call at any time.
In the new year, there should naturally be a new atmosphere.
Then, he should also give a New Year's gift to that Govington II. Since he is a Cao thief, he is naturally good at killing people in his dreams.
……
Backlund, Govington II's new palace has been completed, and tonight, he is hosting a banquet for the entire upper-class nobles of Loen here.
The lights and balls were far beyond the luxury and luxury of George III in the world.
Govington II stood on the high platform, flanked by the powerful Beyonders of the Loen royal family. He looked down at the Loen dignitaries below. He was very satisfied and asked someone to refill a glass of wine and drink it all in one gulp.
During last year's New Year, he was one of the people below for admiration. Now, he stands on a high platform that only kings can stand on, enjoying the most supreme rights in the entire Loen.
The entire Loen Kingdom began to rotate due to his will, except for the uneasy South Wales County, Earl Hastur Campbell.
Every time he thought of the young earl, his heart seemed to be shrouded in a haze. No matter how good his mood was, he would suddenly become worried and panicked.
When Zaratul helped him predict the future, he reminded him emphatically that he must pay special attention to this person.
In fact, it also proves that the prophecy given by Zaratul is true and credible.
He has indeed never had any particularly good ideas for Earl Hastur Campbell, and now he is even more needed to protect the safety of the coast of South Wales.
Covington II became irritable again. He asked someone to pour him another glass of wine, took a sip, left the platform, and returned to the study, preparing to rest for a while before
When twelve o'clock arrives, he will come out and give a speech to end tonight's New Year's party.
The two powerful Beyonders from the Loen royal family have been following him closely. Nearby, there are also three bishops from the Church of the Three Gods. William I's eyes have also fallen on him, and all kinds of defense are extremely good.
Govington II didn't think that any assassin could come to him alive. He leaned on the sofa cushions and closed his eyes to take a rest.
Tonight, he had a rare dream.
In the dream, he was sitting on a throne that attracted everyone's attention, surrounded by the nobles of the Loen Kingdom and the archbishops of the Three Gods Church.
He has successfully annexed the entire Fusac Empire and sent troops to continuously conquer the surrounding kingdoms. Even the Republic of Intis was finally defeated and surrendered in his hands.
He unified the entire northern continent and prepared to start building a large number of warships to conquer the southern continent through war.
If he succeeds, he will be the greatest monarch in the northern and southern continents.
Even William I, who founded the Loen Kingdom, did not have such dazzling achievements as his own.
Govington II glanced around with a condescending gaze, only to see that the annoying Earl Hastur Campbell also appeared in his dream.
This cast a layer of gloom over his originally good mood.
But soon, the corner of his mouth raised slightly. Since he couldn't solve this Count Hastur Campbell in the real world, then he would cut off his head in the dream world!
If he doesn't get rid of his hatred even once, he will kill him ten times and a hundred times!
He gave the order with a cold face, and the surrounding soldiers gathered around and dragged Earl Hastur Campbell out from the crowd of nobles.
Someone knelt down to intercede for Lord Hastur Campbell. It was Lord Hall.
Seeing this, Govington II sneered. Even in his dream, Earl Hall would always defend Earl Hastur Campbell. His feelings were really deep.
It seems that the rumors are indeed true. Earl Hall really wants to entrust his daughter, Backlund's most dazzling gem, to Hastur.
"The executioner comes forward and executes Count Hastur Campbell, the rebellious traitor, to death!" Govington II gave the order expressionlessly, and added: "Anyone who pleads for him will be executed at the same time!"
When the executioner appeared with a machete, ready to chop him down, Hastur, who was pinned down by the soldiers, suddenly burst into action.
He grabbed the sword from the executioner's hand and killed all the soldiers around him.
Then, dragging the bloody sword, he walked step by step from the steps to the high platform where Govington II was.
Govington II just watched with cold eyes. He was not only surrounded by soldiers, but also by the bishops of the Three Gods Church and the powerful Beyonders from the Loen royal family.
"Hehasta Campbell, you are indeed the traitor who brought trouble to our Kingdom of Loen. Even in your dreams, you are still full of rebellion!"
Govington II sneered and continued to watch the melee ahead, watching Hastur become more and more courageous as he fought, blood-stained five or ten steps until the quick kill penetrated in front of him.
William I, who had gone into seclusion, appeared out of thin air and stood between Hastur and him.
Covington II bowed to William I and then stepped back.