On the Seven Towers

After hearing Jenny's words, Ackley was a little lost. He smiled bitterly and said: "I fought with them before, and even our father died in their hands, and now I have to fight for them and defend their territory. All this is really Satire."

Jenny looked at him quietly. Ackley lowered his head after talking for a while and said, "I'm sorry, Jenny, for making you laugh. It's not that I can't understand, but I personally participated in that battle, and my father fell to me." I also participated in that trial, and my younger brother died in front of me. Later I heard that my eldest brother was also killed by them in an operation. Isn't this all hatred? "

"Are you still thinking about revenge?" Jenny asked.

"No, I won't do that kind of meaningless thing. I originally thought that when I was released, I would find a job that required land development. You have to know that there is a lot of fertile land in Montenegro. The Arias family has always been... It has not been developed properly for various reasons. In addition, there are also many truly wild and unclaimed lands. I want to open up new farmland in those places. These new lands in the Tower of China will not be privately owned, but Developers can choose to get 5 years of tax exemption and 50 years of free use, or resell to the government for a cash sum. I don't want to sell the land, but to settle there so that you will have a future. Home."

"Brother... do you really just want to be a farmer? I mean, where is our origin? We turned out to be their enemies. Their kindness allowed us to survive, but if we don't become one of their own , we and our descendants will only be on the fringes of this group of people. If something bad happens, we will be the first to bear the brunt. Have you forgotten how our father obtained his status? Then we have to fight for the Duke! We have to fight for them for our status here!

I am already a low-level mage. As long as I have the opportunity, I will not hesitate to step onto their battlefield. Jenny leaned her head over, looked into Ackley's eyes and asked, "I don't know what you are resisting?" What are you afraid of? "

"Jenny, you have really grown up. To be able to say such things, I can't imagine that you are only fourteen years old." Ackley said rather sadly.

"It used to be that under the protection of my father and you, I could not think about anything and obey your arrangements. But now there are many things that I can only figure out on my own." The way Jenny sat there looked a bit adult-like. He asked, "Do you remember General Johnson in the early days of the Black Dragon Empire?"

"You mean, the one who surrendered to the opposing family when the family was weak, and ended up being a famous general in the empire?"

"Yes, if General Johnson didn't have that kind of courage at that time, I'm afraid he would have died at the hands of the other family when he was young, let alone carry forward his own family." Jenny said seriously, "When I came, An officer told me that the duty of a noble is to fight, but I think the duty of a noble is to keep the family alive. So what if we stand together with our former enemies for this goal? "

Ackley held his head and thought for a while, and finally raised his head and said, "I didn't expect that the person who understands the most at home is you. Since I came here, I have been living a simple life with the inmates. Sometimes I feel It seems that such a day is more comfortable than fighting with a sword, but you are right, it is the sword that supports our family, not the hoe. I understand, I will apply after you leave. "

"Brother, it's great to think like this. There is always a feeling that since the Chinese don't like to give out land to everyone, it means farming is not the best choice here. I have heard it before, like you There are not many people who want to reclaim land individually. In most cases, they do this on a farm-by-farm basis.

Compared with them, whether your resources or manpower are good, there is a huge difference.

When I came here, I came on a crystal car. Where is this magical thing produced? It's a factory in Hewan New City. These things are not available elsewhere. If you are rewarded for your military exploits, we should also invest money in such things. "Jenny said.

"Of course, did you come up with this yourself?"

Jenny chuckled: “How is this possible, there are many things, I heard the teacher and the mayor saying it.

As a person who lacks support, I must open my eyes and ears, and listen to what they say more, and I will naturally figure out some truths. Mayor Chen and others always encourage people in Alano to invest their spare money in industry. He also established something called the Alano Industrial Development Fund to help people open factories in Alano Town. I don’t know the specifics, but since we have made a decision, we have to follow their interests, right? "

"Jenny, you are a more qualified noble than me." Ackley finally said.

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After convincing his brother Ackley, Jenny went to visit her sister Ruth.

Compared to Ackley's state, Ruth's mental state seemed much worse. He was obviously only a few years older than Jenny, but at this moment he looked like a middle-aged woman. There were a lot more silver strands on my hair, and wrinkles appeared on my face.

Jenny felt very sad when she saw her confused look and cloudy eyes. She knew that her sister had not recovered from the death of her husband and father, but was deeply trapped in it.

"Sister, you have suffered!" Jenny said in tears.

Ruth looked at her and said, "It seems that you are doing well. They didn't make things difficult for you, did they?"

"Yes, sister. In fact, you have experienced enough. You don't need to punish yourself for others. I believe that neither your father nor your husband wants you to be depressed like this."

"The Chinese proposed cooperation." Ruth sighed, "As long as I cooperate with them to take over the town that belongs to me and my husband, I will be pardoned. But..."

"But you still can't forgive them for killing the most important person in your life?"

Ruth nodded, "Please forgive your sister's stubbornness. I know it doesn't make sense. But this is my choice. You can persuade Ackley, because he has let it go in his heart a long time ago. He only needs someone to push him and he can move forward naturally. But I am different. I have never let it go in my heart. Let me stay here quietly."

Jenny didn't say anything more, just hugged her sister for a long time.