"Welcome back." Jedis smiled and opened his arms.
Although Guevara did not describe the battle in detail, Jedis and Gao Bin knew very well that Han Jin's strength was not likely to be stronger than the Fallen Angel Catherine. There must have been a lot of near-death experiences. Therefore, Jedis and Gao Bin brought people to welcome him more than twenty miles away, which was a kind of consolation.
Han Jin and Jeddes gave each other a gentle hug, and their eyes swept across the welcoming crowd. "What's the big deal?"
Not only did the legion commanders and generals who stayed behind come out of the city to welcome them, but there were also hundreds of family representatives sent by the nobles. What was more surprising was that behind the crowd, there were girls dressed to the nines, each holding a fresh flower in their hands. The sea of bright flowers stretched as far as the eye could see. Han Jin knew that under Dismark's rule, the Holy Crown City was a relatively prosperous city with a large population. However, he did not expect there to be so many girls. Did Jedis mobilize the whole city?
"The residents volunteered for this." Jeddis laughed.
"Bullshit." Han Jin did not believe it at all. Even if Jedis did not force the civilians in the city, he must have issued a call in the name of the Holy See.
"Didn't you want to get countless girls? Congratulations, you've gotten what you wanted. "Yalina said 'eerily' behind Han Jin.
"You … who told you that?" Han Jin was stunned.
"Sister Sunier told me." Yalina narrowed her eyes. "Are you happy?"
"I just said it casually. She's too sensitive." Han Jin sighed. "I guess … you're just as sensitive."
"What's wrong with being sensitive?" Yalina did not understand Han Jin's double entendre. She shook her head proudly, and then said in an almost inaudible voice, "I must keep an eye on you …"
"Jedis, don't tell me we have to walk back like this?" Han Jin couldn't be bothered with Yalina. After all, his evil hands could reach out to her at any time. If she really pissed him off, she would suffer.
"Let's go back, there are a lot of people who want to see you with their own eyes," Jeddes said: "It's really the residents who willingly came to welcome you, I would never …"
"I know, you never lie." Han Jin looked at the sea of people in front of him helplessly.
"Raphael, why is your cloak crooked?" Only then did Yalina notice that Han Jin's cloak was slanted to one side, and the left and right sides were not symmetrical. As she spoke, she helped Han Jin tidy it up.
"I was in too much of a hurry when I came out, so I didn't notice," Han Jin said.
"What did you do? Are you that busy? "
"I …" Han Jin paused and complained, "How could I have known that you would come to this place to welcome me!"
"Raphael, shouldn't you say something?" Gao Bin said.
"Say what?" Han Jin's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Gao Bin was hinting that he should call him big brother? No way … Sunier didn't come out at all, how did Gao Bin know?
"The news that you defeated the Fallen Angel Catherine has caused a reaction in the Holy Crown City. It can no longer be described as a sensation, it's more like an earthquake! The Abyssal Race has launched an invasion war, and everyone is living in fear of the future. Now, everyone thinks that you can protect them! " Gao Bin said slowly: "Facing these pairs of expectant eyes, shouldn't you say something encouraging?"
"I didn't prepare anything …" Han Jin's expression became a little strange.
"You don't need to prepare at all." Gao Bin smiled: "Do as I say. Raise your right hand above your head, clench it into a fist, and shout as loud as you can, 'Holy Crown City will win!'"
"Big brother, please spare me!" Han Jin's expression became even more strange: "It's too corny, I can feel a layer of goosebumps on my back."
"Raphael, compared to Nicholas, you lack the charisma of a leader." Jeddes said: "What's wrong with that? If it were Nicholas, he would definitely be much more corny than you! Don't hesitate, you know, everyone is waiting for your voice. "
"Jeddes, you still have the nerve to interrupt? I was wondering why you were so affectionate today, it turned out that you were just doing it for others to see, to prove your position as Jeddes's leader. You … are really insidious! "Han Jin squinted at Jeddes:" Also, being thick-skinned has nothing to do with the charisma of a leader, right? "
"It's useless. It doesn't matter if you're trying to change the topic or divert attention. It's useless. Shout … Raphael!" Jeddes smiled. "Unless you can ignore everyone's feelings."
Although Han Jin's face was full of smiles, his heart was extremely conflicted. In the face of a dangerous enemy, he could be the first to rush forward, but it was too difficult for him to put on a show in front of countless gazes.
"I can explain your accusation just now," Jeddes said. Jeddes said, "A few days ago, we used various facades to show the outside world the conflict between us. Now that you've defeated the Fallen Angel Catherine, our plan is worthless. Hehe … We even have to prepare to face the Great Demon of the Abyss, Donald. Under such circumstances, we have to tell everyone that we are united!"
"The nobles like to use the word 'foolish' to describe the commoners and slaves who live at the bottom. In fact, it's not that the commoners and slaves want to live ignorant lives, it's us who deliberately play with them and deceive them." Han Jin said indifferently: "Yesterday, we told them that you and I are enemies, and today, we tell them that you and I are friends?"
"Raphael, we have plenty of time to discuss this topic today," Guevara said softly: "Now, do what you have to do!"
"Yes, Raphael," Gao Bin said. "Actually, what you see is only a small part. The girls were specially selected by us, and there are even more people gathered in the city. Your return date is not set, do you know that? Many people from the Acropolis rushed to the Holy Crown City last night. They have no place to stay, so they had to sleep on the streets. Thousands of people put down their work and gathered here from all directions, just to wait for you, for your promise! "
"The diplomatic group from Cold Shadow City is also here," Jeddes said in a low voice: "Over there, those guys wearing white magic robes, that's them. Raphael, they shouldn't have come, because they are loyal to Chesam, not you, but … this is a war between two worlds, and your victory is their victory, so they are willing to cheer for you! "
"Okay, okay." Han Jin gave in to the collective will. Isn't it just a shout?!
Han Jin walked out of the crowd and slowly walked forward. Guevara, Majordomo Gail, Jeddes, and the others stood behind Han Jin, like stars surrounding the moon. However, only Yalina stood on Han Jin's left, and there was no one on his right, so it seemed a little empty.
"Where's Sunier?" Gao Bin asked in a low voice.
"Raphael said that she has something to do, and will be out in a while."
"What time is this? She doesn't know what's important! " Gao Bin was a little anxious. The significance of this appearance was extraordinary. If it were any other occasion, Sunier could choose not to come, but she had to be here at this moment.
Suddenly, a fragrant wind brushed past everyone. Sunier quickly passed the second group and stood on Han Jin's right.
"Sunier!" Gao Bin called out in a low voice.
"Brother? What's wrong? "Sunier turned around.
Gao Bin was immediately stunned. In his impression, Sunier had always maintained an elegant temperament. When she walked, talked, and sat quietly, she always showed a kind of faintly discernible arrogance. But now, Sunier had become incomparably beautiful, especially her watery eyes, which were brimming with indescribable happiness and satisfaction.
Seeing Gao Bin's expression, Sunier seemed to understand something. She hurriedly avoided Gao Bin's gaze, and then turned back.
Han Jin continued to walk forward, getting closer and closer to the crowd. When he was less than fifty meters away from the crowd, Han Jin suddenly stopped and quietly stopped there.
The crowd became silent, and all eyes fell on Han Jin.
Perhaps, Han Jin really did not have the charisma of a leader like Nicholas, but Han Jin was handsome, sunny, and amiable. Nicholas could not learn his good points either.
Han Jin slowly raised his right fist, "The Holy Crown City … will win!!"
Han Jin's voice resounded over the plain like a thunderclap. The crowd was stunned for a moment, and then immediately boiled up, bursting into cheers. People laughed, jumped, and shouted, releasing the anxiety and fear that they had accumulated for a long time without reservation, and then abandoned it as if it were a pair of worn-out shoes.
They had been living a humble life for thousands of years. They never asked for extravagant things, nor did they dare to ask for extravagant things. They just wanted a simple and ordinary happiness, to have food to eat, to have a house to live in, to get married and have children, and to spend their lives in obscurity. They endured and got used to being bullied. In the natural and man-made disasters, they always suffered the most and suffered the most. They admitted that they were unlucky. They offered part of their hard work in exchange for protection. They were willing to accept this unwritten contract. Of course, whether they would be protected or not was up to the superiors. Whether they had to offer the fruits of their labor or not was still up to the superiors. This also meant that this contract could be broken from the top to the bottom, and from the bottom to the top, it would be treason. Some nobles were very open-minded. They knew how to appreciate the commoners and slaves who worked for them. They liked to praise those who supported them by saying that they were hardworking and hardworking. However, were hardworking and hardworking really complimentary words? Unfortunately, the ignorant people never thought why the nobles were not diligent and conscientious. Why did they have to work hard and bear complaints?
The actions of the generals at the front were even wilder. Unlike the civilians, their worship for Han Jin had already been deeply rooted in their bones. In their eyes, Han Jin was an invincible lord who could sweep everything before him! Under the leadership of Han Jin, they had come from victory, and would surely go to the next victory.
The cheers spread all the way to the Holy Crown City. Clusters of flowers were thrown up and scattered on the ground, forming a carpet of flowers more than 20 miles long. Han Jin did not agree with them. This was purely a waste of money and manpower. Perhaps, people did gather in the Holy Crown City voluntarily, but too many flowers had clearly shown signs of deliberate action.
After about two hours, the smile on Han Jin's face was somewhat stiff. Finally, they approached the south gate of the Holy Crown City. However, in the blink of an eye, countless heads popped up on the city wall, and the cheers sounded again.
Finally, they arrived at the door of the Night of Bliss. The others were fine, but Yalina's forehead was covered with rows of small beads of sweat. She had walked dozens of miles and had to maintain the demeanor of a noble lady at all times. Those who had not experienced it could not imagine the hardships. Fortunately, Yalina had survived. As for whether there would be any sequelae, only she knew. After all, it was her first time experiencing such a big scene.
"The banquet is held here?" Han Jin asked.
"Yes, it's not convenient anywhere else." Jeddes said.
"Occupy my place, use my people, spend my money, and then welcome me?" Han Jin was quite helpless.
"You still care about this?" Jeddes laughed. "If you allow me to expand my parish in the Acropolis, I can take the money for this banquet."
"Forget it." Han Jin shook his head. He was worried that Jeddes would misunderstand, so he added, "Jeddes, I don't mean to restrict the development of the Holy See. Look at your Holy See now, how many people do you have? Do you know what it means to spoil things through excessive enthusiasm? "
"I've heard you tell me this story." Jeddes sighed softly.
"It's good that you understand." Han Jin noticed that Yalina's face was a little pale. He turned around and gently held her hand, whispering, "Are you tired?"
"Not at all!" Yalina answered straightforwardly. Although she was tired, she was still very happy. Today's appearance was a different kind of wedding. Even Pope Jeddes was walking behind her. Everyone who witnessed this knew what it meant.
At this moment, Hallister strode out of the Night of Bliss, followed by more than twenty beauties in white gauze dresses.
"Sir, you won't blame me for not going out to greet you, right?" Hallister smiled apologetically. Then, he naturally looked around Han Jin. When he saw Sunier, his expression froze for a moment, then he immediately lowered his head and looked away.
"Don't look around!" Han Jin squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth. Of course, he had heard from Chipango that Hallister was very popular with women and was very capable. After Hallister became the manager of the Night of Bliss, there were even noble ladies from Isolated Cliff City who traveled thousands of miles to find him. He also heard that there was a woman who caused a huge ruckus at the Night of Bliss and almost got into trouble. Because that woman had deep connections with the Chamber of Commerce of Isolated Cliff City, Hallister couldn't use violence. In the end, it was Dwightsteel of the Dragon Singer Mercenary Group who came out to mediate.
It was also for this reason that Han Jin didn't like Hallister and Qi Li being together. Qi Li's personality was too pure, and he was worried that Qi Li would be hurt.
In front of the experienced Hallister, Sunier's change couldn't be concealed.
"Not at all, sir." Hallister was still smiling, but he lowered his voice and said in a voice that only Han Jin could hear, "But … Miss Sunier is too charming today. Sir, you're amazing!"
"Cut the crap!" Han Jin waved his hand with a big smile. Hallister's compliment had scratched Han Jin's itch, so he naturally turned the situation around.
For today's welcome banquet, Hallister purposely closed an entire building. For the Holy Crown City, this was a day of celebration. Many people came to attend the banquet, not only the soldiers who had gone to war, but also the generals and middle and lower level officers of the garrison. The officials of the City Hall, the new dignitaries headed by Chief Magistrate Schumann, and the local nobles were all gathered in this building.
The atmosphere of the banquet was very lively. Some things could be done by Guevara, Majordomo Gail, and the others, but some things could only be done by Han Jin, such as making a declaration in front of countless eyes. But now, there was no need for Han Jin. Guevara, Majordomo Gail, and the others were all experienced in this, so there would be no awkward silence.
Sunier could still hold on, so Yalina asked Hallister to find a room for her to rest for more than half an hour before returning to the banquet table. Han Jin finally took the opportunity to sit beside Gao Bin.
Gao Bin's table was mostly filled with elves, such as Lydia, Blanche, and Constance. After Han Jin sat down, his eyes first fell on Constance. He smiled and said, "How's your injury?"
Constance's expression was a little frightened. The relationship between the two should be that of master and slave. Although Han Jin had never mentioned it, Constance couldn't forget Han Jin's violent methods, so she was afraid, even if it was Han Jin who saved her.
"She has recovered seventy to eighty percent of her strength. Raphael, thank you," Gao Bin said softly.
"It's what I should do." Han Jin smiled and poured himself a glass of wine. After hesitating for a moment, he said slowly, "Big brother, come, let me toast you."
In fact, when they first met, Han Jin had already called him "big brother," but Gao Bin didn't care. At this moment, he couldn't be careless anymore.
Gao Bin looked at Han Jin quietly and didn't say a word. After a while, he waved his hand and signaled Lydia and the others to leave for now.
"This glass of wine, I'll drink it later." Gao Bin gently pressed his palm on the wine glass. His usual playfulness had long disappeared, replaced by a serious and dignified expression. "Raphael, you should know that I hate long-winded people. Heh … I don't expect Sunier to be happy in the future, and I don't care what the elves get. I just want you to do one thing well, something that is within your responsibility!"
"Say it." Han Jin put down the wine glass and looked at Gao Bin.
"Don't let Sunier be wronged. Can you … do it?" Gao Bin asked softly.
"How do I put it …" Han Jin smiled. "I cherish Sunier more than I cherish my own life. No matter the situation, I will do my best to not let her be wronged."
Gao Bin was silent for a long time, then suddenly laughed. "I asked you to shout a slogan, and you said it was mushy … What you said just now, you're not mushy anymore?"
Han Jin was angry and amused at the same time. He didn't know how to respond to Gao Bin.
"But, I believe in you!" Gao Bin patted Han Jin's shoulder hard, then raised his glass and drank it all.
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