Chapter 942 (1/2)

Chapter 942: Only A Mortal

Translator: TransN Editor: TransN

Two days later.

Palace of the City of Glow.

“You’re leaving today? Can’t you stay here a little longer?” Horford Quinn, with mixed feelings in his heart, looked at Andrea, who had come to bid him farewell. “Otto and the others must also want to spend a bit more time with you.”

“It’s been a long time since I left Neverwinter city, and there are people waiting for me there,” Andrea said frankly. “Today is the day that the old regime of the Kingdom of Dawn will be replaced by the new one. Considering their identity as their families’ heirs, they shouldn’t be wasting time on banquets and games. Since we are friends, meeting once is enough already.”

“She has indeed changed,” Earl thought to himself.

She has matured.

“About the subsequent negotiations with Graycastle… Do you have any suggestions?”

“I don’t know much about government affairs—in Neverwinter city, the ones who are responsible for them aren’t the nobles but rather freemen, after passing some kind of examination. If you want to know more details, you’d better talk to Hill Fawkes. He has always been in contact with the Western Region.” Andrea paused for a moment. “If you want my advice, don’t make the same mistake as Appen.”

Horford revealed a wry smile. “Continuing to resist Graycastle even after personally experiencing the power that Roland Wimbledon possesses, that would be quite stupid.”

“It’s not only about that…” Andrea shook her head. “The upcoming Battle of Divine Will concerns the fate of all of humanity, so any infighting between us would only accelerate our destruction—no matter whether it’s Graycastle or the Kingdom of Dawn, none of us can survive alone in this upcoming calamity. So you have to keep in mind what will be more beneficial for our families.”

“It’s in our best interests to survive.” Horford quickly understood the meaning of his daughter’s words.

“As for our hope to survive, it now lies entirely with His Majesty Roland.” She waved her hands and said, “So maintain order in the Kingdom of Dawn and cooperate together with Graycastle to get through the Battle of Divine Will. That is my only advice.”

Earl Quinn nodded slowly. “…I understand.”

Just as Andrea turned around, he stopped her once again.

“I…”

“You don’t need to see me off, there are still many things you have to do today. And you don’t need to worry about my safety, the God’s Punishment Witches will be coming back with me to Neverwinter,” she said without turning around.

“No, I wanted to say… I’m sorry, my dear daughter.” When he said those words, Horford suddenly felt a lot older, but his heart felt like it was relieved of a great burden. In fact, he had so much more to say. Such as how sending her away at that time was indeed for the sake of the family but it was also to protect her. Or how much he regretted not discussing that issue with his wife. If he had a chance to choose again, he probably wouldn’t have acted as harshly as he had. And finally, how happy he felt when he found out from Otto that she still alive and well…

However, Earl Quinn understood that the damage was already done. No matter what he said now, it would only sound like an excuse, nothing more than made-up words. This was the price of his decision. Andrea had now become so mature, he couldn’t act too badly in front of her.

Without saying anything else, the old earl closed his eyes.

“Well… I’ll be going then.”

His daughter’s steps slowly faded away and finally disappeared from his ears. Though he did not hear the word ‘Father’ that he yearned so much for, at the same time, he could feel that her attitude was not as cold as before. At least, she no longer addressed him as Lord Earl.

This was acceptable too, he thought. After all, this is just a temporary goodbye. They would have the chance to meet again in the future.

Time heals all wounds.

His decision ten years ago had made him lose so much.

But Horford Quinn was determined to use the same amount of time to redeem himself.

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Leaving Whitewave Bay, the ship entered the sea.

Appen put down the map in his hands and looked out from the porthole.