Strengthening

Qin returned to the homeland with List, Elf, and Michel.

As for poor Hans, he had unfortunately drawn the lot to stay behind.

So he could only watch his brothers return to the homeland while he had to remain on that damned New Continent.

The good news was that he only needed to endure for a few months before someone came to rotate shifts with him.

Leaving poor Hans aside, Qin and the others flew back to the homeland once more.

This time, the reception was far grander than when they had left.

Virut, the Minister of the Military, personally welcomed them. He represented not only the military, but also His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire.

Whether or not they had relied on cheats in the final battle, victory meant they deserved to enjoy everything that came with it.

That was the rule of the game, and everyone had to abide by it.

Qin himself was somewhat thin-skinned. After hastily finishing the arranged interview, he rushed back to the palace.

Of course, one could also say he was eager to see his wife and son.

After more than a year away from home, little Elvis could already walk.

The little fellow was quite bold too. He showed no fear at all upon seeing Qin.

Qin picked up Elvis first, and the latter turned back to look at his mother with a puzzled expression.

Claire looked at him encouragingly and said, "Call him Daddy."

However, Elvis was not particularly cooperative with his mother, remaining silent for quite a while.

This small episode did not affect the cheerful atmosphere. Qin even brought his son along to the welcoming ceremony.

For the Great Xia Empire, this was an event worth publicizing.

In the newspapers, a photograph of Qin getting off the