He could clearly feel that Gauss was paying special attention to everyone’s emotions, so he didn’t talk too much about his own adventures outside.
After eating and drinking to their heart’s content, everyone went their separate ways.
Levin withdrew his gaze from the newspaper.
There’s no denying that Gauss has indeed become an influential figure now, and it’s foreseeable that he will continue to shine more brightly in the future, even becoming a legendary figure among humans.
Thinking of this, he suddenly felt a sense of relief.
Although their life paths intersected briefly due to a fortuitous coincidence, and subsequently diverged onto completely different roads, he needn’t feel jealous because compared to many others, he is already very fortunate to have embarked on the path of a Professional.
And his adventurer career is something he needs to continue on his own.
"Let’s go and see if there are any suitable commissions today."
This winter, the Adventurer’s Guild in Gray Rock Town has issued many extra commissions, including but not limited to assisting in the repair and fortification of city defenses, patrolling major roads outside the city, and escorting lumberjack teams going out to cut wood, all with rewards higher than usual.
Therefore, many adventurers stayed in Gray Rock Town for the winter, planning to take advantage of this opportunity to save more money, purchase equipment, and enhance their combat power.
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Returning to Gray Rock Town, Gauss felt much more at ease.
Perhaps it was because he subconsciously regarded this place as his hometown.
However, before officially celebrating the New Year, he needed to make a trip out.
After explaining the situation to Aaliyah and the others, he left Gray Rock Town and then transferred onto the Red Dragon Dragon Beast Hephaestus to set out for Stone Creek Village.
He planned to temporarily move his family from the village to live in Gray Rock Town.
For this, he had already asked Aaliyah to help purchase another property nearby.
Although it sounds strange to bring his family to a place that might face a recent threat of beast tide attacks, seemingly dragging them into danger, in reality, it wasn’t the case.
Firstly, if monsters really besieged the town, the surrounding villages would inevitably be affected as well. Although the attacks they suffer would certainly not be as intense as the town’s, and due to their scattered distribution in the vast wilds, would likely not encounter attacks, the villages have weak risk defenses. If even a small monster squad visited, it could pose a great threat, requiring either organizing the youth to resist, hiding in the cellar, or digging into mountain caves to find ways to avoid monster attacks.
Secondly, the safety factor of Gray Rock Town is actually higher. The tall city walls and various defense mechanisms are barriers against monster invasions, and with the town’s defense forces, adventurers, and the protection of powerful adventurer squads like Gauss’s, it’s not easy for the beast tide to invade the town. Even if the worst situation occurs, under Gauss’s watchful eye, he can more easily take measures for evacuation.
In the past, this road was very long for Gauss. When he first left home, he had to ask for directions while walking, taking a full month to reach Gray Rock Town. But now, with Hephaestus, the travel time has been infinitely reduced.
Upon arriving at his hometown of Stone Creek Village, his family was very surprised at his arrival.
Like most remote villages, Gauss’s fame hasn’t reached Stone Creek Village.
Fortunately, even though he lacks those ’great achievements,’ his status as a Professional still holds significant weight for his family, especially his parents.
After emphasizing the potential dangers of staying in the village, Gauss’s parents, prioritizing their family’s safety, swiftly heeded the youngest son’s advice and quickly packed their belongings.
Although they felt it was unnecessary to bring too many things, Gauss’s ample storage space ensured that the elders didn’t have to abandon any clothes or old items.
While his family was packing, he also made a special trip to the village chief’s home to alert them to be prepared.
Despite Stone Creek Village being north of Gray Rock Town, posing a lesser chance of attack, it still couldn’t be ignored.
After leaving his warnings, Gauss took his family away from Stone Creek Village.
The return journey took considerably longer than the way there.
Hephaestus maintained a low-speed flight throughout, and Gauss activated the wind barrier of the dragonback saddle, while also lighting a bonfire at the center of the dragon’s back for warmth.
Gauss’s parents, his elder brother and sister-in-law, and his younger sister were all seeing a dragon, a legendary creature, for the first time, let alone riding a dragon to the skies, so they were extremely excited throughout.
It was also the first time they gained a new understanding of his strength.
After landing outside the city walls and helping his family dismount, they quickly switched to a carriage into town.
Thus, Gauss finally brought his family to the town.
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"Cicero, little sis, that’s great, just like that."
Compared to nine-year-old Cicero, this little carrot head, Albena, who possesses giant blood, is like a mountain.
But at this moment, this mountain is squatting next to her, watching her swing a wooden sword chopping at a cotton-covered stake, clapping and applauding.
Cicero has no magical talent, but her physical condition is quite good compared to peers, and plus, due to Gauss occasionally sending money home this year, her diet has improved, so her future ambition to become a Professional Warrior isn’t difficult.
Albena took on the task of being an introductory teacher. Out of love, she spoils Cicero very much.