Great Nobleman.

Chapter 2016: The Emerald City After the War!
The next morning, on the terrace of Morning Flower Castle.

Sonia, with weak steps and yawning, slowly crossed the terrace door.

Then, following the melodious violin music that kept lingering in my ears, I saw Heidi Lin standing by the stone railing of the terrace, playing the violin with a smile on her face.

A contented smile unconsciously appeared on Sonia's face.

My gaze shifted slightly, landing on the table lid.

Sonia quickened her pace slightly, then sat down at the dining table in a relaxed manner.

She reached out and lifted the lid of the dish, and the aroma of all her favorite foods wafted out, filling her with anticipation.

Not long after, as the piece of music gradually came to an end.

Standing at the edge of the terrace, Hedy Lin didn't continue.

Turning around, I saw Sonia enjoying her meal.

As Hedy Lin packed up her violin, she joked:

"What did our Lady Sonia do to offend our patriarch yesterday?"

"Aren't you usually quite well-behaved?"

Hearing Hedylin's words, Sonia replied irritably:

"I'm doing this for all of us."

Don't be fooled by how good things are now; Catherine has successfully become a champion knight and has helped relieve some of the pressure on us.

But this is ultimately because Brand is still busy with the plans for the outer continent.

If only he could wait until the day he had absolutely no free time.

Then he'll start planning to take a few of us on a honeymoon at sea.

"You won't even have anywhere to run to then!"

Upon hearing this, Heidi Lin recalled how Brand had wanted to take them on a honeymoon at sea several times... without any other people!
Thinking about this, Hedy Lin felt a strong sense of agreement.

—While she doesn't refuse such things, it would be best if it were done in moderation!

After pondering for a moment and sitting down next to Sonia, Hedylin thought to herself:
“I don’t know much about Serena, but the succubus race…”

Although Hedylin didn't finish her sentence, Sonia immediately understood Hedylin's thoughts.

—The succubus race doesn't have a good reputation!
After swallowing the food in her mouth, Sonia explained:
"Serena is not a succubus, but merely possesses succubus blood."

In fact, she was specially promoted by the Crimson Ring to establish a relationship with our human alliance, and in every aspect, she perfectly met the selection criteria for marriage partners among our human nobles.

This is not only information that is publicly available from the "Crimson Ring," but many powerful figures in various countries have also conducted detailed background investigations.

In addition, I personally conducted a series of examinations on Serena, and you guys can also do so later..."

The earlier parts were fine, but upon hearing Sonia's last words, Hedy Lin couldn't help but cast a strange and curious glance at Sonia in front of her.

—This series of inspections was conducted personally…

"It's some secret technique of our Fuentes family! Don't get the wrong idea!"

He also noticed that Hedy Lin's gaze was strange.

Sonia paused, then explained:

"Many of our royal family's secret methods can be used to examine whether a life has ever been touched by the aura of other lives."

This is a necessary measure developed by our nobles to ensure the purity of our bloodline.

Upon hearing this, Hedy Lin nodded in understanding...

While Hedylin and Sonia were discussing some private matters on the terrace.

The research labs in the main building.

Brand was sitting on a soft sofa, with one arm around Catherine and the other holding a controller, using his mental power to control the knight golem on the empty screen in front of him.

At this point in time, the warriors of Emerald City have finished cleaning up the battlefield.

Walking through the city streets after the war, I looked at the charred vegetation and the familiar, damaged buildings.

Brand couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

—The flames of war eventually reached the Emerald City!

Fortunately, the local residents were not affected.

Because they knew in advance that the demons were coming to attack the city.

Therefore, the people in the city also went to take refuge in the underground shelters deep in the city in advance.

In the aftermath of the war, they all emerged from the shelters to assist the city's soldiers in cleaning up and rebuilding the city.

"Sir Knight, this bouquet of flowers is for you!" A voice with a strong childish tone suddenly rang out.

Lower your head and turn it behind a little boy who only reaches your thigh and is now holding up a small red flower.

The knight golem bent slightly and reached out to take it.

Then he gently patted the little boy's head and whispered:

"Thank you for the flowers."

But don't wander off now, stay with your family.

Upon hearing this, the little boy turned his head toward a burly man on the street who was carrying things onto a handcart.

After turning his head and seeing the situation, the burly man on the street shouted:

"Kerry, come here!"

Don't disturb the knight!

Upon hearing this, the little boy quickly ran over, and the burly man gave the knight golem an apologetic smile.

Upon seeing this, the knight golem nodded slightly in response.

Next, we traveled to the outer city in the west to see the people busy cleaning the streets and ruins.

The knight golem took out several magnificent staves imbued with earth magic and lent them to the warriors here for use.

He then embarked on his return journey.

Halfway there, Evelyn's enormous dragon body swept across the sky behind her and then landed at the Dragon Palace ahead.

Seeing this, Brand suddenly remembered that the demon army from last night had come from the west...

Not long after, in the administrative hall of the Jade Dragon Palace.

The knight golem, holding a small bouquet of flowers, strode in, glanced at the people bustling about inside, and then...

Stella's voice quickly came from nearby:

"Bernard, come help me!"

Turning around at the sound, I saw Stella busy at a desk, along with several of her subordinates and two of her apprentices.

The knight golem also curiously approached.

Immediately afterwards, a report on combat merit statistics and compensation for the dead was placed in front of him.

Stella explained in a timely manner:
"No trouble at all, just check for any errors."

These war merits and compensation payments must be tallied as soon as possible and then distributed.

Upon hearing this, the knight golem did not refuse and began to examine the pages one by one.

At the same time, he also asked:

"With Lady Evelyn back, the matter in the west should have been resolved?"

Stella nodded and said:

"certainly!
The fighting on the front lines has temporarily ended.

Even if there are still demons lurking here, they absolutely dare not show themselves now.

The matter is basically settled.

The knight golem continued:

"What is the current situation on the main battlefield at the front?"

Stella responded:

"We completely withstood yesterday's large-scale attack from the [Hall of Blazing Fire]."

However, taking advantage of the clash between the armies, many demonic civilians set fires all around the left and right sides of the battle line.

Of course, the current situation is actually not bad.

Many of the magical devices we procured from the continent of Farns proved to be of considerable use.

Upon hearing this, Brand was about to ask for more details.

However, Evelyn walked over here.

He patted the knight golem on the shoulder with a confident expression.

She smiled and whispered in the knight golem's ear:
"Come visit my treasure vault later, I'll reward you handsomely!"

(End of this chapter)