Loran Hill looked at his panel and slowly landed on the mattress. Comparing the Demon Sequence with other sequences he knew, he had a faint understanding. The Demon Sequence generally has few abilities, but is extremely focused, often reaching the extreme in certain aspects, such as speed, lethality, strength, toxicity, and so on.
While the average Demon Sequence had many shortcomings and wasn't as complete as his own, it was still far more dangerous than other sequences of the same rank. To survive in the face of death, to fight life for life, to repay blood with blood—perhaps this was the belief passed down by the pioneers of the True Crimson Empire.
She got out of bed, opened the curtains, opened the floor-to-ceiling window in front of the balcony, and walked out.
A bright moon hangs in the sky, and the silver moonlight pours into this world. The floor, rattan chairs, small table and railings on the balcony are all coated with a light silver-white color.
She sat quietly at the small round table, occasionally hearing the sound of waves and tides in the distance, gently lapping against the shore. The sea surface was shimmering in the moonlight, rising and falling with the waves, faintly and shimmering.
The gentle sea breeze blows through the city at night, passing through the streets and alleys, occasionally bringing the fragrance of laurel flowers on the street. The small potted plants on the balcony also tremble and sway slightly in the breeze.
Smelling the faint fragrance of the laurel in the air, Loran Hill unconsciously recalled a long time ago. That was her first time boarding at school. It happened to be the golden month of September when she started school. There were several osmanthus trees under the dormitory building. Every time she entered and left the dormitory building, she would smell the fragrance. It was also often the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching at that time, which left a deep impression on her.
It was the Mid-Autumn Festival, the time for family reunion, but now those familiar figures were no longer around her. After completing this mission, she would probably leave Carites and gain freedom and solitude again.
For some reason, she felt a little reluctant. Although Chelsea often complained that she didn't cherish herself, she had always cared for and taken care of her.
She would often visit the workshops in the Chamber of Commerce and would sometimes curiously ask the craftsmen about the functions of this or that, as well as many little bits of knowledge that were not in books, such as how to maintain wood so that it would not be easily infested with insects, and which routes had to be operated in specific months.
Normally, when the guards were training, she would sit under the parasol and watch, often calling one or two guards over to tell them what they did wrong and how they could improve, and then she would watch them look at her in shock and enjoy the feeling of being admired.
Occasionally, she would hide in her own little courtyard, asking the other maids not to follow her in, and tinker with some of her favorite foods, either boiling or grilling them. She even wanted to try stir-frying, but was unfortunately stopped by Chelsea who came over, saying that the noise was too loud and would damage the image of a young lady.
Resting her arms on the round table, Loran Hill recalled everything that had happened since joining the Chamber of Commerce, and the faces that had gradually become familiar. Despite the initial discomfort, she had always been well-liked and respected by everyone in the Chamber of Commerce, something she had rarely experienced in her previous life.
She was said to have saved Charites, but she was also warmed by the people of Charites, who made her feel at home. From not knowing where her room was at the beginning, she could now walk around the building with her eyes closed without bumping into the wall.
But all good things must come to an end. Every encounter will eventually lead to a separation, and she cannot always live as Angus's daughter. She is destined to pursue her own world.
I wonder if everyone in Charites will still like her as much as before after this.
With such thoughts in mind, she leaned on the round table and fell asleep unknowingly. The moonlight shone on her silver hair, and a faint glow flowed.
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The next day, the Yagtilin family visited the Carites Chamber of Commerce.
Although the gates and walls of Hopeland are still controlled by the three major chambers of commerce, other people are not prohibited from entering or leaving. Even if it is prohibited, the Carites and Helis families can leave and enter the city through the seaport. Closing it off will not make much sense and will also provoke resentment from the people in the city.
The head of the Yagtilin family, Jerlinke, stepped out of the carriage with his daughter, Rachel, his eldest son, Wayne, and his second son, Daniel. The spacious courtyard had been cleaned, no longer cluttered, but numerous guards were still patrolling and standing guard to deal with emergencies.
Although he had heard of the battle before, when Jelinek saw the collapsed walls, the broken battlements and the scorched earth, he realized how fierce the battle was the night before, and even the interior of Charites was involved in fierce fighting.
Lacey came to greet them at the front of the hall in a white dress with purple lace, showing the calmness and elegance of a young lady.
"Lacey, long time no see~"
As soon as they met, Rachel held her friend's hand and greeted her happily. If you were to ask who in the Yagtilin family was most worried about Lacey, it would be her.
Not only was she a good friend who could chat with her and hit it off immediately, but also because before leaving, Loran Hill had gifted her a set of inheritance gems for the natural sequence advancement route, from sequence 1 to sequence 7, which were even more powerful than those inherited by Yagtilin's own family.
She was naturally grateful for such a precious gift, but she didn't dare tell her father, because the inheritance of extraordinary knowledge was extremely valuable and generally had regulations, and it couldn't be passed on to others at will. Although Lacey didn't explain it when she left, she didn't dare to say it casually, and chose to keep it secret.
During this time, she had advanced to Sequence 2. Although her combat power was average, she could already fly on her own, which made her very happy and grateful.
"Long time no see, Rachel."
At this time, Loran Hill realized that Rachel had already become Natural Sequence 2, Green Wind Messenger, and congratulated her, which made her even happier.
The men present looked at the joyful Rachel with some confusion. Could friendship between girls be so simple? They had only met a few times. Wasn't it said that girls were prone to jealousy and intrigue?
Loran Hill asked Chelsea to arrange dinner to entertain the guests, and then they chatted and got to know each other again.
The eldest son, Wayne, was so obsessed with Loran Hill's appearance that he could hardly move his feet from the moment they met, and his speech was not as natural as usual. Although Daniel was also fascinated by Loran Hill's figure, his eyes were a little complicated, as if hesitating about something.
After dinner, Loran Hill met with Jelinek alone in the study. She knew that this good friend of Angus's came to visit not just to have a meal and keep in touch.
When Jelinek sat on the sofa, he looked at the dreamy girl standing by the windowsill and raised the question that had been suppressed for a long time.
"What exactly caused Angus's death?"
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