Drawing Cards in the Middle Ages to Rise in Ranks-Chapter 654 - 426: I Told You, He’ll Be Fine

After getting a neat and tidy haircut at the barbershop, the man wasn't quite used to the reflection in the mirror.

"My son is so handsome!"

Luo Xiaoyun looked at her son in the mirror, smiling from ear to ear.

The man felt a bit embarrassed.

Walking on the familiar yet unfamiliar streets, he glanced around: "Not much has changed, hasn't that row of old houses been slated for demolition for ages? They're still there?"

"Ugh, they say they'll demolish them every year, but for the old folks living in there, this is the only hope they hang onto."

"Mom, you don't have to hold me, didn't the doctor praise how well I've recovered physically?"

"Even if you've recovered well, you need support. You've just woken up a few days ago and already think you're fine, the doctor also said you shouldn't move too much during this period—if it weren't for your dad being so busy..."

"Alright, let's not talk about those upsetting things, let's hurry home, I specially cooked a bone broth this morning. You're still weak and should drink some bone soup to replenish yourself."

The man curled his lips into a smile and nodded.

He didn't ask what his dad was busy with.

He had a clear understanding of his family's financial situation.

In recent years, to cover the high hospitalization costs, his dad must have been extremely busy.

But even knowing that wouldn't solve anything in the short term, he could only complete his rehabilitation as soon as possible and then try to find a job to help with the family's expenses.

Thinking of this, the man couldn't help but feel a bit worried. He hadn't worked for three years and was unsure if he could keep up with the current job market.

They walked all the way back to the familiar neighborhood.

"Yes, my son has woken up."

"We'll have a feast someday, everyone must come to give us face."

"Indeed, all thanks to the Buddha's blessing."

His mom joyfully supported him as she greeted the neighbors.

All the way back home, his mom's steps remained lively, with deep wrinkles appearing at the corners of her eyes from her smile. As if the few difficulties in life and the years of toil were nothing now that her son had awakened.

"Sit still, I'll wipe your hands, and then we'll eat. No need to wait for your dad, I've left him a portion in the pot."

Gazing at the room that had just been deeply cleaned that morning, and at his mom bustling in the kitchen wearing an apron.

The man's emotions gradually calmed down.

"Thanks, Mom."

As he ate, he listened to his mom's chattering. These years of family matters, whether he should start dating or not, having been delayed for three years, whether he should consider marriage...

"Your college classmates are already married right after graduation, and now they even have kids who can go buy soy sauce."

Losa—or rather, Li Hao—couldn't help but chuckle: "Some of my classmates dropped out after junior high and got married, their kids might even be taller than me by now, how can I compare with them?"

"Alright, alright, so it seems your dad and I won't be expecting grandchildren anytime soon."

"Mom, let me help you clean up."

"No need, you'll make a mess, go play on your computer for a while. It's still in your room, I wiped it clean for you last night, it's as good as new now."

Li Hao was surprised: "Oh, Mom, weren't you the one who used to hate me playing games the most? I remember when I quit my job to start a studio to make games, you and Dad had a huge fight with me."

His mom smiled: "My son can now do whatever he wants."

Li Hao was slightly taken aback, a hint of expectation crossing his face: "Well, I should see what new masterpieces have come out during my years of slumber."

Returning to the bedroom.

Li Hao opened the computer, scrolling through the series of new titles on the Steam platform, such as Heavenly Kingdom Rescue 2, Europa Universalis 5, Five Iron Hearts. After moving the mouse around many times, he finally opened Crusader Kings 3, which had released a total of twenty-one new DLCs.

Switching the script to Celestial Dynasty, selecting Earl's Domain in Transjordan, creating a character, Losa von Habsburg.

Start!

One thrilling battle after another, making clever use of the terrain, defeating greater forces with fewer troops, forming alliances and conspiracies for assassinations, time went by quickly.

When he moved the mouse to the resolution—to establish the Outremer Empire.

In an instant, he seemed to see countless people chanting and roaring.

Winged Cavalry, Armored Cavalry, Crusader Cavalry, marching through Alexandria like a tidal wave, numerous nobles, priests, and bishops prostrating at his feet. He received the Golden Crown from the Patriarch dressed in an ornate vestment robe and placed it on his head, saying: "Celestial Dynasty, none but me."

This scene was so realistic that he couldn't return to his senses for a long time.

"Ha, I can't stay immersed in an illusory dream anymore."

"The next instance to clear is named 'Life.'

Li Hao smiled and closed the game.

Life quickly resumed its normal course.

Rehabilitation training went smoothly, and these three years of sleep hadn't left many after-effects on him. Although he was still rather thin, at least he could perform normal activities without much hindrance.

Three years weren't enough to disconnect him from the world.

It was just that his original career was ruined.

The game named "Yesterday's Giant Ship" was, after all, a knockoff gacha game. After he got into a car accident and it was hastily launched in the store, although it had some initial popularity, the core team members left one after another, either jumping ship or being poached. The few friends left couldn't hold the fort alone and had to sell the game cheaply to Tencent and run away.

"Actually, I still really want to give it another try."

Li Hao looked at the last message in the work group chat on WeChat, frozen there from a year ago, and resisted the urge to send another message. He was past the age of chasing dreams, and even if he didn't think for himself, he had to think for his parents.

He hesitated for a moment.

Still, he opened the work group and started reviewing the group files.

In the album, there were still many portraits from the artists, flipping through one by one, soon he saw the tall lady, cold as ice, holding the Ghost Face Shield.

"Prajna..."

His expression stiffened, staring at the screen for a long time.

...

Semanude.

"Have you ever been to Saluzzo?"

On the tower of the Governor's Mansion, a girl with blue-grey long hair sat with her legs hanging over the wall, while the judge lady with golden-rimmed glasses sat beside her.

Lavinia shook her head, "No, I studied law in Turin, although it's close to Saluzzo, at that time... to be honest, I didn't have much of a good impression of you outlaws."

Their tails swayed lightly.

Cherinita popped open the cookie box, "Would you like some?"

"Thank you, but no."

"If you're in a bad mood, eating something sweet might help."

"Then I'll have some."

The judge lady took a chocolate cookie and stuffed it in her mouth, speaking somewhat unclearly, "But I did go to Basilicata, that was years ago, I remember there was a place with great pasta."

"Every place in Basilicata has great pasta."

Cherinita rarely smiled, a hint of nostalgia flashed in her eyes, "It's a very conservative old city, it rains often, the pace is slow, I liked it there, but I was sent to Saluzzo when I was very young."

"As a hostage?"

"Yes, including the family members left in Basilicata."

Lavinia was silent, such days must be hard.

She knew the family's usual style, sacrificing individuals for the family's interest was all too common.

"There are many people in this world who treat me well, but only three are the best."

"Who, Losa?"

Lavinia asked curiously.

"Sir counts as one, Furin counts as one, and the other is Valentina, do you know her?"

Lavinia nodded, "Of course, the princess of the Saluzzo family, at the time Losa's superior, back when I worked with Losa against Yakxi, she secretly helped out."

"Miss Jeanne says you like Sir?"

"Ah?"

Lavinia initially wanted to dodge but looking at Cherinita's serious expression, she finally said, "It's probably true, I initially thought that romantic feelings were nothing to me, I came here just to create a fair and just legal system. But after he had an incident, I realized his importance to me was much greater than I had anticipated."

"Do you blame me?"

"Blame you?"

Lavinia shook her head, "If anything, I kind of blame myself, I once thought power wasn't important, that principles would prevail over might, but now thinking about it, it's just naive babble. Without power, nothing can be protected, not the Code, not people."

The atmosphere was somewhat somber.

These days, the entire Governor's Mansion felt like this.

Cherinita suddenly said, "It's been three days—since Prajna said Sir would soon wake up, three days have passed."

"Yes."

No need for Nina to remind, Lavinia was also keeping track of the days.

They felt like ants on a hot pan, increasingly restless, hence this private conversation.

"I want to see Sir."

"Me too."

"Shall we go together?"

"Yes."

As they arrived together, Prajna was just carrying a bucket of water out of the room.

Upon hearing their intent, she only slightly turned her body, saying, "Go in."

"Sir he..."

Cherinita looked at the man lying in bed, covered in lava-like scale armor, almost losing all human shape, tears instantly welled up.

Lavinia bit her lip tightly, pretending to push her glasses to wipe her eyes.

Prajna's voice floated from behind, "Doesn't look good, right?

But I can feel that Sir's humanity is still very stable, when it comes to the critical moment, if he really can't break free with his own strength, I'll lend him a hand. So, don't panic, he won't be harmed."

Cherinita quickly asked, "Is there anything I can do?"

Prajna shook her head, "You can't do it, only I, an expert at the soul level, can help him."

"What are you planning to do?"

Lavinia was somewhat hesitant, if Prajna can really do it, why not do it now?

"Burn my soul to temporarily regain my original authority, in short, perish together with this Ghost Dragon."

Prajna's tone was calm, but for the two listening, it was nothing short of a thunderclap.

Prajna's tone remained calm, "So, no need to worry about Losa, I've said he will be fine."