Chapter 983 Edward Newgate (7)
Edward Newgate, drunken with emotion, said goodbye to his childhood friend and returned to the inn where he was staying.
"Sir." The hotel employee trotted over to him. "Please wait a moment. Here is an invitation letter for you."
"Invitation card?"
Edward Newgate lowered his head and took the letter from his employee, which was very large for her.
"Lady Anna brought it." The employee took the initiative to say, "Lady Anna invites you to the king's residence for a chat."
After the employee finished speaking, he bowed and left.
"king……?"
Edward Newgate looked at the letter thoughtfully.
the next day.
Edward Newgate did not disturb his companions who were having fun on the island, and went out alone with the letter.
When the residents on the island saw what he was holding in his hand, they took the initiative to lead the way without him asking.
"——That's the one with the most flowers."
Edward Newgate stopped outside the iron gate. Even though the gate was only three meters high and did not pose any obstacle to him, he still rang the doorbell.
Soon, the maid whom Edward Newgate had seen yesterday came out of the room.
The maid looked up at him and greeted him politely: "Hello, Edward Newgate, I am the king's personal maid, Anna Eddy."
Edward Newgate asked directly, "Why do you want to see me?"
"This is what the king wants." Anna opened the door and made way for him. "Please be careful not to step on the king's favorite flowers."
Edward Newgate scratched his head and followed Anna in.
Although the buildings on the island are not small, it is still a bit restrictive for him who is already more than six meters tall.
He stretched his shoulders, which were a little stiff from sleeping on the floor last night, bent over, walked through the archway, and stopped on the small lawn in the garden.
There are two huge chairs on the lawn, the style of the chairs is very harmonious with the place, and they are full of flowers.
There was already someone sitting on one of the chairs, but that person seemed too small to Edward Newgate, and it felt like he could be held up by one hand.
Anna walked over: "Wang, the people have arrived."
Yun Ci, who was lying on the chair and snoring, opened her eyes lazily, yawned, and sat up. Her dark green pupils were extremely clear, and she looked straight at Edward Newgate: "You are Edward Newgate, please take a seat."
Because she forgot to set a time when she made the appointment, Yun Ci arranged the reception area early and came here directly to bask in the sun and rest, in case the other party came suddenly and the place was not ready.
Yun Ci sat on the chair, her legs dangling under the table, and briefly explained why she was receiving him in this open-air place.
The house is only about five meters high. It would be a bit cramped for Edward Newgate to be indoors, so he would feel more comfortable outdoors.
Edward Newgate expressed his understanding and thanked Yunci for his thoughtfulness.
Anna and four maids brought food and drinks.
Because of the large tables and chairs specially prepared for Edward Newgate, serving the food was also a problem for ordinary maids.
But the maids around Yun Ci are not ordinary.
They jumped up lightly, and the things on the plates and in the pots fell on the tall table without moving or swaying at all.
After delivering the things, Anna retreated with the maid and stood on the corridor not far away waiting.
"You must be wondering why I want to see you." Yun Ci smiled, "I want to thank you."
Edward Newgate understood: "This is my hometown too."
Now that he has the ability, it is only right for him to give something to his hometown.
Even if his hometown may not need his little things.
"Yes, this is also your hometown." Yun Ci smiled and looked outside. "Do you still like your hometown as it is now?"
Edward Newgate's tall figure could clearly see most of the scene outside.
He nodded.
This place is much better than the hometown he expected.
Yun Ci raised the corners of her lips, and there was a hint of authenticity in her polite smile.
"The treasure you sent us was a great help to us, and we are all very grateful to you." Yun Ci opened a paper roll on the plate, "So, we all unanimously decided to leave a house for you on the island, a home you can return to at any time, but because we don't know your preferences, the land is currently planted with flowers."
Yun Ci unfolded the map of the island, and there was an area circled in red on it.
"You can go and have a look here. I think everyone will be happy to help you build a house." Yun Ci looked up. "But we have no experience in building large houses. Perhaps we should ask for some external help?"
Edward Newgate looked at the red circle on the map and his heart beat faster and faster.
Home……
Edward Newgate looked at Yun Ci, his eyes red with emotion.
This is what he wants most.
But he couldn't have it.
Edward Newgate wiped his face.
"I'm a pirate."
"I know."
"I have many enemies on the sea. If they knew I have a house here, it would bring danger to the Elf Island."
The smile on Yun Ci's face faded slightly, and she looked a little more serious.
She stood up, stepped directly onto the stool, and looked directly at Edward Newgate.
"If that's what you say, then all of us who used the treasures you won as a pirate to build this island into what it is now are considered your accomplices as a pirate." Yun Ci put her hands on her hips, her hair flying, "Please rest assured, everyone on the Elf Island will not abandon their companions out of fear, and--"
She raised her chin slightly, her face full of pride and pride.
"The warriors on my Elf Island are not so easy to defeat!"
Edward Newgate was momentarily distracted.
——Isn’t this what I want?
He thought so.
A home of your own.
A family that never leaves you.
Edward Newgate could not bring himself to say no.
He wants to stay.
He wants to have a home here.
but--
He won't give up being a pirate.
At sea, he had a chance to become stronger.
Only by becoming stronger can he protect this home, which has been regarded as a hot spot in the new world.
"Then please, King." Edward Newgate said solemnly, "Please let me build a house here."
A smile returned to Yunci's face, and it was gentle and bright.
She lifted her windblown hair to her ears and said loudly, "Welcome, Edward."
Edward Newgate suddenly understood.
Now I understand why this king is known as the 'Elf King'.
really--
he thinks.
It really looks like an elf.
The title of 'Elf King' really suits her.
Yun Ci didn't notice Edward Newgate's distraction. Seeing that the matter had been settled, she directly called Anna and asked her to bring paper and pen.
"Then let's discuss what kind of home you want to build, Edward."
Edward Newgate's eyes fell on Yun Ci's face, his expression gentle -
"Ah."
his home.