Instigator and Protector of Violence-Chapter 378: Sofia’s Redemption

"I really can’t leave, someone’s about to come to pray."

Ethan originally wanted to take Sofia for breakfast, it was clear that she hadn’t been eating well recently.

But Sofia insisted on not going.

"What, do you really want to be a nun forever?"

"Not really, it’s just that recently in Saint Kuanti, I feel very peaceful, I’ve been thinking a lot, and I feel like I should do something."

Sofia’s expression was very serious, and the thinking she spoke of was definitely not just lip service.

At that moment, there was even a certain divinity on her face.

"So you’ve helped many people set up shops here?"

"You saw it? This is just the first step, those people are struggling to make ends meet in Winster, I just helped them establish a foothold here, but I actually hope for the former residents of Saint Kuanti to come back and rebuild Saint Kuanti together."

"Why did you get such an idea, did you think about it a lot?"

Ethan didn’t force her to eat anymore, he sat down and asked her.

"Actually... it’s because I had a dream."

Sofia began to tell her story.

Previously, there was a shocking change in the Royal Capital, Ethan forcibly sent her back, which made her very angry, she originally intended to return to the Royal Capital, but was stopped by Ned.

In a fit of anger, she ran to Saint Kuanti to ease her mind.

At first, she couldn’t let go of her emotions, her mind was always occupied with the affairs of the Royal Capital, and she dreamed that something happened to Ethan in the Royal Capital.

Later, one night, she had a dream about Saint Kuanti.

The saint in her dream guided her, saying that letting go was the most important thing, even if she was in the Royal Capital, there was nothing she could do, she might as well think of what she could do.

Moreover, he would guard over Ethan.

For some reason, Sofia felt an extraordinary sense of peace upon hearing this.

When she woke up, she had genuinely begun to let go, of course, it didn’t mean she was no longer worried about Ethan at all.

It just meant she understood that indeed, even if she went back to the Royal Capital, it wouldn’t help and would only distract Ethan.

This was also the reason Ethan sent her back.

It was better to stay here and pray for him.

Previously, Sofia wasn’t too invested in the ideas of faith and the like.

After all, in the Kingdom, faith was semi-forbidden.

The education she received growing up also didn’t include anything related to it.

But this dream changed her, making her believe that perhaps something divine truly existed in the world.

She began to pray daily in the church of Saint Kuanti.

Later, she found the church too dilapidated and sought people to repair it.

Afterwards, she started to learn more about the deeds of Saint Kuanti, and upon learning that he once built this city alone in the wind and snow, her heart admired this saint even more.

She felt she shouldn’t just pray, she should really do something.

She decided to rebuild this city.

No matter the reason.

Sofia was actually very proactive, turning her ideas into action immediately.

Otherwise, when Saint Kuanti was in distress, she wouldn’t have immediately organized a charity banquet.

She naturally had a very kind side, which was a product of her privileged upbringing and good family education.

Now, after having a dream akin to a miracle, her kindness was once again inspired.

Thus, everything quickly unfolded.

Repairing the church was just the first step, mobilizing the gentry of Winster to help find those who were living in hardship to come to Saint Kuanti to develop, thereby rejuvenating this city, that was the main focus.

Originally, these tasks were supposed to be handled by the Winster City Hall.

After all, under Oswaldo’s administration, the jurisdiction of Saint Kuanti had already fallen under Winster.

The plan at the time was to first rebuild, then gradually start revitalizing.

Unfortunately, Oswaldo soon had an accident.

The person who took over afterwards was Naruf from the Royal Capital, and in the three months he was in Winster, he basically did nothing.

He wanted everyone to consult Ned for everything.

Ned himself was the Chief Judge of the Judicial Hall, he already had a lot of work, and the city of Saint Kuanti, amidst the snow and ice, was forgotten.

However, Sofia was Ned’s daughter, which meant in Winster she was effectively the most powerful person, and with just a word, things that had previously been unable to progress were immediately prioritized.

With many people starting to come from Winster to Saint Kuanti and even some original residents of Saint Kuanti returning from other places.

This dilapidated city finally began to regain its vitality again.

With its revival, Sofia suddenly noticed that the entire city began to emit a warm, indescribable aura of sanctity.

It was as if Saint Kuanti sensed the city’s revival and came back to life as well.

This change thrilled Sofia, she truly felt like she had connected with something mystical.

She hurried to the church at night to pray and to bless Ethan as well.

She thought if Saint Kuanti really existed in some sense, perhaps she could truly protect Ethan.

As expected.

Very soon, various good news about Ethan in the Royal Capital came.

Of course, Sofia knew this wasn’t all her doing, but she was convinced that her prayers, everything she did for this city, was valuable.

So later, she simply considered herself a real nun, coming to the church every day to pray and solve problems for many who came to the church.

She really enjoyed this life, she didn’t even want to leave.

Except occasionally when she thought of Ethan.

Sofia naturally also heard of Ethan’s return, she immediately wanted to go welcome him.

But then she remembered that he hadn’t sent her any message all this time, not even a letter.

She became very angry.

She decided to stay in Saint Kuanti and not leave.

She even told herself, even if Ethan really came to Saint Kuanti, she resolutely wouldn’t see him or talk to him.

Unfortunately.

Such resolve, in just a moment, all vanished.

At the sight of Ethan, she only felt she had endless things to say, so much longing and worry to share with him.

Thus, unable to hold back, she threw herself into Ethan’s embrace.

Thinking back later, she truly didn’t know how she had such courage.

Since childhood, she was taught, girls should never be proactive, they must be reserved.

It was a noble’s upbringing, and also a protection for herself.

She didn’t know how her father would view such behavior, but at this moment, she felt very happy.

"I’m sorry, Sofia, at that time, I shouldn’t have sent you back to Winster without telling you anything."

Ethan finally said apologetic words in a very earnest manner.

At this point, Sofia had long lost any anger.

"I understand, Ethan."

"So, as compensation, how about I invite you to be the leading lady in my movie?"

"Yes!"

Sofia’s eyes widened.