Chapter 371 Alfred: I stand on my sister's side!

"Alfred!" Hibbert exclaimed, and then he felt extremely complicated, because he saw the expressions of relief, surprise, and joy on his parents' faces in just an instant... and his sister also smiled, which seemed to be able to illuminate the entire night.

The Earl noticed his eldest son's reaction from the corner of his eye, and restrained himself a little. Then he stood up and walked towards the door, asking the butler:

"Did you receive a telegram from the Southern Continent before? Wasn't it delivered to my study?"

The middle-aged butler lowered his head and replied:
"The last telegram from the Second Young Master was two months ago. There hasn't been any telegrams recently, only occasional letters, and not a few have been delivered to your desk.

"The Second Young Master exudes a sense of fatigue, as if he has been on a journey in a hurry..."

The Countess followed behind, supported by Audrey, and sighed:
"Alfred must have come back after hearing about that incident... I didn't expect it was us who made him worry."

Hibbert followed at the end, with a gloomy look on his face that no one could see. My brother came back at this time... to laugh at me? To inherit the position of earl?! Damn it!
Soon, the figure of a determined young man appeared in everyone's eyes. He was about twenty-two or twenty-four years old, with brilliant blond hair, blue eyes like a lake, and quite good-looking. He was wearing a black windbreaker stained with dust, looking capable and elegant. Behind him was an adjutant who was also dressed in black and capable.

The young man was the second son of the Hall family, Audrey's second brother, Alfred Hall. His expression suddenly relaxed, and he smiled as he walked forward to his family and said:
"Father! Mother! Audrey! And... Hibbert, I'm so glad you're all okay..."

Earl Hall did not shake the hand his youngest son extended, but opened his arms and gave him a warm hug. When the other party looked stunned, he let go and said with satisfaction:

"You've become a man now. You've grown a lot since you left. Your mother must be very worried about you."

The countess was delighted. She took a step forward and held her son's hand. She immediately felt the thick calluses on it. Her palm was also a lot rougher... Her eyes suddenly sparkled and she said:
"You've suffered so much, Afu, you must have been through a lot, right? It's okay, just go home, everything will be fine..."

Audrey stood aside, smiling and nodding to her brother. Her spirituality had long been triggered, and she knew that her second brother was observing her! Through her second brother's rather abnormal behavior, she immediately understood that Alfred had known what happened at home, and that she should not be able to hide the fact that she was a Beyonder... Then, who informed her second brother? Or... MI9?
"Alfred! It's been a long time since we last met. You've really grown up!" Hibbert followed his father and hugged his brother, speaking enthusiastically. He felt that his brother's body was very stiff and he seemed not to be used to his actions. He let go and said:
"Why didn't you write me a letter before you came back? Is it so hasty?"

The butler at the side consciously dismissed all the servants and kept a distance from them. He knew very well what he should listen to and what he should not listen to.

Alfred followed his parents to the dining table they had not seen for a long time. He said seriously without any unnecessary words:
“I don’t agree with sending Audrey away.

"I am also a member of the family, and I have the right to participate in decision-making. I will never allow Audrey's opinions to be ignored. Yes, I gave her the potion formula, and I am responsible for this matter.

"Besides that, I'm back, and the pressure my family is facing from MI9... I can handle it all."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere at the table changed instantly, becoming a little weird, a little... awkward.

"Well... Alfred, you... seem..." Hibbert was delighted. He had been so cautious about this guy before, but he still acted like a fool and acted impulsively without regard for the rules! He was acting so arrogant without even knowing the truth of the matter. Hey, is he that powerful? MI9 can handle it? Isn't he just a colonel? Audrey was touched. Her second brother was really good to her... Well, everyone was good, but Alfred was better! She said:

"You misunderstood Alfred. Going to the Goddess Church... was entirely my own will. My parents and eldest brother had advised me before, but in the end they all respected my thoughts... I hope you can understand~
"I took time out these two days to go to the church to study. The people in the church are really friendly and patient. They are very nice people. I don't think this is a bad choice."

The Countess took Audrey's hand and said:

"How could we bear to force Audrey to leave the family? You are all my children... Audrey is just too sensible, it's so pitiful...

“Audrey, your second brother is right, no one can force you to make a choice.

"You still have room to regret now. You can still go back home... Anyway, didn't the church say that you should wait until you are an adult before making a decision?"

Alfred was stunned. What were Audrey and her mother talking about... Still needing to be an adult? Getting married?!

"No, Father, Mother, Big Brother and Second Brother, I still stick to my decision," Audrey said solemnly.
"I did volunteer to become a clergyman of the Goddess Church. I have experienced a different feeling from these two days of study...

"In fact, even if this hadn't happened, I would have wanted to be a 'psychologist' for a while after I became an adult, and work... until I got married when I was around 27...

"Compared to that, I think the present is more meaningful and more in line with my heart!" Audrey smiled brightly. If she really followed the original trajectory... maybe she would marry a family of equal power, or a prince? That kind of thing was too normal, and too boring.

Earl Hall, who had been silent, said:

"Alfred, are you currently, Sequence 6? Or Sequence 5? From which channel did you get the information? Did the military tell you about our family's situation?"

"I am currently a Sequence 6 'Judge', but I will be able to become a true 'Knight' soon," Alfred said with some pride. He was promoted so quickly because of the chaotic situation in the southern continent. Chaos meant that it was easier to establish military merits. Of course, his personal hard work was also indispensable. He once led a special operations force of more than people to launch a surprise attack and defeat Intis's -man army!

Although it was a battle against ordinary people, it was dangerous enough! Soon after, he was promoted to colonel and became a "judge"!
"News from home..." Alfred hesitated and said:

"Cons, Constance Leersen of MI9 told me. He sent me a telegram and a letter a few days ago, and I set out immediately afterwards, traveling day and night to get back."

(End of this chapter)