"Dad, Jon, dinner's ready," Sophia called, poking her head out.
The two men came to the table. The meal was simple, but they all ate happily. After enduring cold and hunger, having a bowl of hot soup was the greatest happiness.
During the meal, Jacob suddenly said, "Sophia, I've decided to move out. Maybe I'll go to Novosibirsk first."
Sophia was immediately delighted. "Really, Dad? You're going to move out?" She paused. "But what about the Holy City?"
"You saw what happened today. We're no longer suited to guard the Holy City. So I plan to speak with the priest and have the entire village move out. We'll hand the Holy City over to the government for development, preservation, or perhaps turn it into a tourist attraction. That would actually protect it better," Jacob said.
Sophia thought about it. "Dad, I support your decision."
Jacob smiled with great ease. It was clear that he had completely let go of his worries and was ready to begin a different life.
In the original game, Jacob had died, the crystal had been shattered by Lara, and Jacob had vanished into nothingness. But now, he was alive and well, preparing to begin a brand-new life.
The next day.
The Sentinel City village was bustling. Many soldiers and police officers had arrived. After all, a major case had occurred here, with over a hundred people dead. The attackers had been international mercenaries, something a powerful sovereign nation could never tolerate.
Jiang Hao and Lara were also questioned. However, villagers testified that the two of them had come as tourists, so the police let them go. After two days of travel, Jiang Hao and Lara finally returned to London.
Lara did not return to Crawford Manor. Instead, she followed Jiang Hao to Jon Manor. She