Edge of the Apocalypse
Chapter 558: Return

The sound of wheels rolling over the ground formed a monotonous and light tune on this peaceful morning. Although it was early in the morning, the people of Storm City had already stood up and were busy. The people in the city were always busy, whether it was cotton mills, weapons workshops, or construction sites outside the city. In the past six months, Storm City has been filled with excitement. As long as you work hard enough, you can earn twice or even triple the amount of money you earned in the past.

There was nothing more exciting than the sweet voice of gold coins.

As more and more cotton mills moved to Storm City, a large number of workers flooded in, making the living space of Storm City obviously insufficient. Under Lord Edward's decision, Storm City was located to the north of Storm City. On the other side of the weapons workshop and steel mill, Storm City began to expand its original city. Now this place has become a busy construction site, according to the design and planning, a new urban area is under construction.

Looking from afar, one could see that the construction site had already erected many outlines of buildings, and there were a large number of carriages passing by. Timber, stones and other building-related materials are constantly being shipped in to inject fresh blood into the city.

It was an ordinary morning, when people woke up before the sun came out. The women had already cooked breakfast. After breakfast, the man walked out of the house. Most of them chose to work hard, so men worked mostly in weapons workshops, steel mills or construction sites. As for women, they would bring their children to the cotton mill after packing up the tableware.

Cotton mills are always easier to do, and for men, spinning is really boring. They would rather sweat in the sun than sit in the shed and shake the textile machine. So the workers in cotton mills are mostly women who bring their children to the mill. Naturally, it was mostly young children who brought them to the factory. The older ones had already been sent to the academy for lessons.

Yes, Academy.

This was another commendable place for Lord Edward. One had to know that there was no place for the children to study here at the border. Normally, seven or eight-year-olds would start to work with their fathers, living a life of fatherhood and sons, life never giving them too many choices. Only the wealthier ones would have the chance to send their children to other cities in the empire to receive a better education.

But there are only a handful of opportunities.

But now, the children finally had more choices. Edward drew a plot of land in the city and built a college. In addition to the most basic subjects, the academy also has a number of specialized courses, such as Combat Skill Guidance, Military Education, Theology, Industrial Basis, Agricultural Basis, and so on. However, professional courses are advanced subjects, requiring students to complete their basic studies before they can be screened based on their talent.

The academy was taught by Storm City officials at all levels, such as Commander Legg, who was the principal lecturer in combat guidance and military education. Of course, they don't teach for free. Edward will pay them an extra fee, and now that the college has just begun, the students it recruits are basically in the middle of a basic course of study. While many question Edward's approach, long-sighted enough people can see that the academy will continue to nurture talents for Lords in all fields.

The ones who benefited the most were naturally the citizens, so Edward was already a wise and benevolent lord in their hearts. So when early risers see lord-marked carriages driving across the street, they shout Edward's name, which is the simplest greeting they can get from the bottom of their hearts. The curtains of the carriage were lifted, and Edward smiled and nodded to the passers-by, his posture perfect to the point that there was not the slightest flaw in his expression.

In a corner of the carriage, in the faint morning light, a woman sat quietly opposite Edward. She was Edward's wife, Nero, and the daughter of the late Sir Ethan had a gloomy look on her face. Edward lowered the curtains again and looked at his wife. "What's wrong with you?" He asked softly.

"Why must we move to Storm City?" Nero raised her head and said, "Isn't Sur City nice? Although it used to be humid and not as spacious as it is now, there are memories of me and my father. I really don't want to leave."

"Didn't I say that? As Lords, we should set an example for our citizens. Since we advocate immigration, we should set an example."

"That's why I don't understand. Everyone lives well. There are many people. Their grandfather, grandfather's grandfather all live in Sur City. Why should everyone move to Storm City?"

Edward smiled and said: "This is to reduce costs, and Storm City is more suitable for everyone's development and life." You see, we have factories, we have newly expanded urban areas, and now we have colleges and churches. Here, people have jobs, children can learn knowledge, and everyone can find their own beliefs in church. Isn't life in Storm City better than in Sur City? "

"As a lord, I naturally have an obligation to make everyone's lives better, don't I?"

"I can't say anything about you." "But Edward, are you hiding something from me?" Niro turned her face away.

"Why do you say that?"

"Because you always make me feel like I have hidden a lot of secrets, as well as father …"

Edward raised his eyebrows. "What happened to Sir Ethan?"

"Why did Father suddenly go crazy? Why did he go crazy when we went to visit him?"

"Niru, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Niro clenched her fingers tightly at the corner of her shirt as if she had gathered all her courage. She looked up at Edward and said, "Did you do it? Or was it your Young Master Allen who ordered you to do it? Because everyone said that you used my father, that's why you have the power you have today."

Edward's smile gradually subsided, and his eyes gradually turned cold, "Nelly, do you know how dangerous this suspicion is?" Sir Ethan went crazy. You were there that night. He even tried to kill you. What do you think I can do to make him not recognize his own daughter? And if you suspect me, that's fine, but it's a little too much for you to doubt even Sir Allen. "

"How do you think we can live such a good life now? I can't do it alone. Do you think we could have lived so peacefully if Sir Allen hadn't been out there bathing in blood?" Edward said solemnly, "So you are not allowed to say these words casually in the future. Or do you want to ruin everyone's lives?"

"I don't want to!" '"But you and Sir Allen have a lot of secrets. I've asked you more than once where your hometown is. What kind of family do you have? May I see them? I'm your wife, but you didn't tell me. You haven't even touched me since you got married!" Niru cried, her eyes already filled with water.

Edward didn't expect her to react so fiercely. Hearing her question, he smiled helplessly, "Didn't I say that I'm an orphan? How could there be any family? Even you can see that I have to deal with so much work every day …"

"Don't use work as an excuse!" "You don't love me at all," Nero cried. "Just like they said, I'm just a chess piece for you!"

Her voice was heard by the coachman outside, and Edward frowned and sat down beside Nero. '"I don't want to. I don't want to, you know? If you don't love me, don't marry me. Do you know how lonely it is to be alone at home every day? Lonely, I want to end myself."

"I'm sorry …" Edward sighed softly. "Never again, Nelu. Please forgive me for neglecting you for so long. It's my fault. I'll make it up to you."

Returning to the City Lord's Mansion, Nero had calmed herself down. Edward told her to go back to her room and rest. If it's too boring, you can go to church or somewhere else in town. Nero left, her entire body filled with grief. Edward helplessly smiled bitterly. He had just returned to the study to read a report when someone knocked on the door.

"Come in."

The butler pushed the door open and entered, "Sir, Sir Allen is back."

"He's back?" Edward put down the things in his hand and stood up. "Where is Sir Allen now?"

Outside the city, Edward could see a convoy heading in the direction of Storm City. The convoy wasn't long and there weren't many people, but Edward saw Alan at a glance. He was riding on a war horse, his silver hair shining with endless firefly light under the sunlight. It was truly eye-catching.

Alan raised his head and looked in Edward's direction, smiling brightly.

"Storm City has changed a lot. Edward, it's great to have you to help me."

Alan, who had walked around Storm City before returning to the City Lord's Mansion, couldn't help but pat Edward on the shoulder and sigh with emotion. Edward smiled and said, "If I can't even do this little thing, I'll be terrible."

"These are not trivial matters, especially the academy where the children go to school. I never thought of running such an academy. Your brain is still quite easy to use." Alan nodded his head and smiled, "At least it's much better than mine. Think for me, then, about how the huge territory that just came down will develop."

Edward smiled bitterly. "It's probably something you can't explain in a few words, and you've just come back. Don't you think you should listen to my report first?"

"Well, don't frown, I know it won't be hard for you. But you're right. Tell me about the situation in Storm City first."

The two chatted as they walked towards the study. Edward only gave a brief overview of the current situation in Storm City. As for the specifics, he would naturally give Alan a detailed report. However, Edward's concise and precise wording gave Allen a rough idea of the latest situation in the Border Land.