Ever since the defeat of the last battle, the border of the Tell Empire had shrunk by hundreds of miles. The defeated Ter Army hid in their newly built defense line, as if they had lost the courage to face the Arthurs Army and Windshadow Craze. They had no intention of fighting back. It seemed that they had truly given up on the Kuge Prairie and the land occupied by the Arthurs Empire.
At this time, the assassination of King Ter caused the situation in the empire to become turbulent again. Everyone began to look at the capital of the Ter Empire, Gran, for their own interests. At this moment, no one cared about the soldiers who were as worthless as ants in the eyes of the nobles. Moreover, these nobles needed these soldiers to hold back the Prince who was extremely famous among the nobles and the generals of the empire.
It wasn't until the appearance of the proud daughter of the heavens, Anavis Ter, who used her extraordinary charm and thunderous means to stabilize the turbulent situation of the empire that the nobles of the empire restrained their ambitions in fear and slowly buried them deep in their hearts.
However, these nobles still did not care about the situation at the front line. They believed that even if the Arthurs Empire really attacked, their " cute " prince would definitely guard the border for them. After all, most of the country's military forces were stationed there. More importantly, the fief of this " cute " prince was the most fertile land in the entire Tell Empire near the border. They had dreamed of owning it countless times but were secretly glad that they did not have it.
For these nobles of the Empire who were constantly calculating the gains and losses, they were more concerned about the silent storm that was about to erupt in the capital because of the assassination. However, they were all wrong. They did not know that the person who was taking over the entire Tell Empire was the proud daughter of heaven who was hiding behind the scenes.
However, the talented Ainavis Ter did not seem to have the energy to care about the soldiers who had shed blood for the Ter Empire at the border. The undercurrents in the country and the nobles with ulterior motives seemed to have exhausted all of the energy of this girl who had just taken over the power. For several months, there was no order sent to the border. As a result, the soldiers 'low morale began to drop, and their spirits began to slack. If it wasn't for Prince Max, the consequences might have been even more serious.
Until one day, a tall horse carrying a soldier with a white feather on his head and a flag on his back rushed out of the city gate and quickly disappeared on the main road in front of the capital…
Sala, the city closest to the border of the Tell Empire, was also the only prince of the Tell Empire!! The city that Prince Max treated as the center of his territory.
Originally, Sala was not a big city, but the fertile land and rich products made countless nobles drool. When Prince Max was only fourteen years old and the current King Ter was only twenty-one years old, the former King Ter!! Max's father gave this fertile land, which was related to the fate of the Ter Empire, to his youngest son because it was the largest grain production area in the Ter Empire.
When Max was 18 years old, he came here to manage his fief according to his father's request. In the same year, the current King Ter ascended the throne.
Obviously, the old King Ter's order, which looked like a banishment to outsiders, was to prevent his two sons from having a conflict over the throne. However, he did not know that something happened to his youngest son when he was sixteen years old, causing him to completely lose interest in the throne. He was even about to lose hope in his life…
When Max arrived here, he did not show his current talent. He lived his days in a muddle-headed manner, throwing all the affairs of the territory to his subordinates. He stayed alone in the newly built Prince's residence and drank all night until he was dead drunk. When Max was 21 years old, for some reason, he suddenly pulled himself together after three years of decadence and began to devote all his energy to the management of the fief. Prince Max's extraordinary talent was also gradually revealed at this time.
The city that was originally called " Dokra " was renamed " Sala " by him. The low and dilapidated city walls were repaired, the city area was expanding, and people's lives began to improve. By the time Max was twenty-four years old, the fief had become the richest place in the entire Ter after three years of development. The grain output of the entire fief had reached half of the total grain output of the empire. Just as the fief was in the midst of construction and development, its owner, Prince Max, suddenly left the fief, and the empire was shaken. In the rumors of the marketplace, there was news that the current King of Tell was afraid that his younger brother would rely on his powerful and rich fief to rebel, so he sent assassins to assassinate him.
However, a year later, the travel-worn Prince Max returned to his territory, accompanied by an elf he called his daughter. The first thing the prince, who did not have many requirements for the quality of life, did when he returned was to order the expansion of the old prince's residence. He even handed over all the furnishings in the new prince's residence to the beautiful elf he considered his daughter.
Prince Max's strange behavior did not cause much of a stir among the ordinary civilians. In the hearts of these simple civilians, it was normal to expand a magnificent prince's residence. However, among Prince Max's courtiers, all kinds of speculations were born. In the end, the beautiful elf who came back with Max became the second most powerful existence in the fief.
"Father, you were looking for me?" A slender figure in plain clothes walked to Max's desk like flowing water. She took off her veil, revealing her beautiful face and pointed ears. She placed the bow and arrow that never left her side on a chair, walked behind the man, and gently massaged his shoulders." Father, why did you look for me so urgently?”
"Cina, did you go to the forest outside the city to play alone again?”Max bent over and patted his daughter's hands on his shoulders, signaling her to stop. He turned around and looked at her with an unusually helpless expression. It seemed that this was not the first time." Why are you always disobedient? If something happens to you, how am I going to explain it to your mother? What did you promise your mother when you came back with me? Have you forgotten so quickly?”
Cina acted coquettishly beside her father." It's not like what Father said! Besides, I have the Piercing Cloud, who can do anything to me? Moreover, my father is the lord of this place, the supreme prince of the Tell Empire. Who would dare to do anything to me?”
His daughter's coquettishness seemed to be very effective. The unhappy expression on Max's face gradually disappeared and was replaced by a loving expression. However, he pointed at the chair beside him and asked Cina to sit on it. A serious expression appeared on his face.
"Take a look at this first." Max picked up a secret order with the king's seal from the table and handed it to Cina." What do you think of this order?”
Cina looked at the order carefully. It only had a few words, but the wording was unusually strong. She looked up in disbelief." Father, is this true? How could His Majesty be so muddle-headed! Wasn't this pushing the entire Tell Empire to the edge of the cliff?”
Max nodded with some pain, confirming his daughter's opinion." Yes! Ever since his brother was assassinated, his personality had changed. The news from Grand made me feel that the person handling state affairs and issuing orders seemed to have changed. It was no longer my old brother.”
"What? " Father, you mean…" Cina did not finish her sentence, but she knew that her father understood what she meant." Could this secret order also be…"
"No, this secret order must have been issued by Brother Wang.”Max shook his head with certainty and pointed at the seal on the secret order." Look at this mark. This is the secret code that my brother and I agreed to use in case of emergency, in case we are deceived. This is something only Brother Wang and I know. It can't be imitated.”
At the place where the King's Seal was printed, a faint sun totem was hidden under the King's Seal. If not for Max's guidance, it would have been hard for Cina to imagine that she would have used such a method to make a mark in this place.
" Then…But, if that's the case, the king…but…" After confirming the authenticity of the secret order, the contents of the secret order still shocked Cina.
"Sigh…I don't know what Brother Wang is thinking, but this is indeed the secret code we agreed on. Perhaps he had other plans.”Max obviously did not want to believe the authenticity of this secret order, but he still tried to find a reason to convince himself.
Hearing her father's self-comforting words, Cina immediately retorted loudly,""You have other plans? Even if he had other plans, he didn't have to do this! As long as this order was leaked, the entire Ter would be regarded as a traitor to humanity! At that time, they would not only have to face the Arthurs Empire!”
"I know…but I must carry out the king's secret order! Although I am his brother, I am also his subject…"
The study fell into a suffocating silence. The father and daughter lost the mood to talk and quietly thought about their own thoughts. The royal seal on the secret order that Cina was holding in her hand now looked so dazzling and irritating.
After a long while, Cina, who had her head lowered in deep thought, suddenly raised her head and looked at her father. A strange look flashed in her charming eyes." Father, do you still remember that general from Arthurs?”
"Hmm?" Hearing Cina's words, Max was obviously stunned and frowned." Of course I remember. That kind of person can't be forgotten just because I want to. It was said that he was now the Count of Arthurs, and King Arthurs had even given him the entire Krug Prairie.”Max turned to look at his daughter." Why did you suddenly mention him?"”
A strange look flashed in Cina's eyes." Father, do you still remember what he said before he left the array?”
"Before leaving? He said his name was Windshadow…He said…" Max turned around and stared into Cina's eyes." You…No, no! Absolutely not! Absolutely not! That's my biological brother! How could I, how could I…Absolutely not!”
"Then what is Father going to do? Was he really going to execute this secret order and make Ter the enemy of all mankind?”" Father!" China shouted angrily at her father," Do you want to see every corner of the Tell Empire trampled by the enemy's cavalry? Do you want the people of the Tell Empire to bleed like a river before you can make up your mind?" Look at your brother, the king of Tell who only knows how to lie in the luxurious palace and enjoy wine and women. What has he brought to the Tell Empire after so many years of reign? It was suffering! It was endless suffering, and the people were in dire straits! Can't you see?"
Max shook his head sadly, but did not refute his daughter's words.
"Go out first, let me think…"
China grabbed her bow and arrow from the chair beside her and walked quickly to the door. However, Max's voice called her from behind made her stop.
"Father, have you decided?" There was surprise and confusion in Cina's voice. She hadn't expected her father to make up his mind so quickly.
"You…go and do as the secret order says. Prepare the personnel to welcome the messenger…"
The joy on her face instantly dimmed, and her face was filled with unwillingness.
Looking at her father, who was leaning against the back of the chair as if he had lost all his strength, Cina reluctantly accepted his order." Yes, Your Highness! Please rest assured, I will definitely complete the mission!”Receiving the secret order and the scepter representing the prince's identity, Cina bowed slightly to Max and walked out of the room. At this moment, Cina was a standard soldier.
Feng Yingkuang climbed up to the roof and leaned against the slightly blackened chimney. He looked up at the stars in the sky. For the first time, he felt lonely. In the house below him, Luo Lina's desperate and sorrowful cries came intermittently into his ears. Her hoarse voice sounded extremely sad. He didn't know if his decision was correct, but he knew that he was just like what his instructor had told him!! It had no soul, no emotions, no life, no death. It was a killing machine that existed for battle.
However, in Windshadow Kuang's chaotic heart, there was another voice telling him that he had a soul. He would be sad for the death of his twelve subordinates, emotional for Rolina, happy for Kailin, and angry for the powerless actions of the Dragon King. These were all emotions, proof that a person had a soul.
Feng Yingkuang hated the feeling of frustration. He didn't like this feeling at all. The chip in his brain told him that the various functional indicators in his body were fluctuating up and down violently, and the vital spiritual power was constantly switching between the upper and lower warning lines. This was an extremely dangerous signal.
Feng Yingkuang stood up angrily. He looked at the guards patrolling around the house and the guards hiding in the dark. He jumped up and quickly disappeared from the roof. He had to calm down, but Luo Lina's hoarse crying really made him upset. He had to find a quiet place to stabilize his emotions. As for the rest, he would talk about it in the future…
Feng Yingkuang's figure instantly disappeared into the distance, leaving Luo Lina's sorrowful and despairing cries far behind.
At the same time, when Windshadow Craze left the Palace of the Earl, the King of Arthurs, Shivat Arthurs, was also in the center of the Empire's power, which was known as the most prosperous city on the continent, carefully planning his plans...
"Earl, do you know why this king has called you here?”
Seeing the current patriarch of the Derry family waiting for his instructions, Hivult Arthurs put down the proposal in his hand and stood up. He walked back and forth on the high platform that distinguished the high and low positions. His tone was polite and did not lose the majesty of a king. It made people feel warm and familiar, but also clearly understood the difference in status. This was a superb technique of a king, and Sievert had already mastered it.
Lucian lowered his head even more in fear." I am stupid. I cannot guess what Your Majesty is thinking."”
" Hehe, Count, you don't have to be so nervous. I've only asked you to come today to chat with my nephew." Today, don't treat me as your king, and I won't treat you as my minister. When your father was still alive, the two of us brothers ruled the country. How heroic we were!”
"I don't dare. I'm afraid!" Lucian crawled and rolled on the ground. Coupled with his trembling tone and voice, his fear and trepidation were vividly expressed." How could I dare to make Your Majesty so condescending? I would never dare!”
"Nephew, why are you doing this? Get up!" " Back when your father was still alive and I wasn't on the throne, the two of us would go out of the city every day to hunt and adventure. At night, we would talk about the world's general trend and the way of governing the country. How carefree and comfortable life was then!”
Although Lucian was arrogant and headstrong, he was not stupid. Otherwise, how could he win the favor of so many young women and girls? He stood up when Shivut came down to help him. He understood that he had to know his limits when putting on an act.
"When my father was alive, he often mentioned to me that the king's great ambitions and talents that he had shown since he was young had always made my father sigh in admiration. To be able to assist the king was the greatest honor of his father's life! I think father would be very happy to hear the king's words.”
Sivut walked up to the high platform, his back facing Lucian as his eyes flashed with admiration. Up until now, he was quite satisfied with the performance of the current patriarch of the Derui family. However, as a minister who had walked into the center of political power, this 24-year-old patriarch was still too immature. However, it was because of this naivety that Sivut chose him.
Sitting back in the seat that represented supreme power, Sievert turned his gaze to the unfinished chapter and changed the topic." Since the establishment of the Arthurs Empire, the Derek family has worked tirelessly and dedicated themselves to the development of the empire. I remember that up until my nephew's father, there were a total of forty-three direct descendants of the Derry family who shed their blood on the battlefield for the great cause of the Empire. I also remember that the fourth patriarch of the Derek family, who was regarded as a close friend by my ancestors and who helped my Arthurs Empire conquer this land, had lost his soul in a foreign land. In the end, even his body could not be found.”At this point, Shivat Arthurs, the current highest authority of the Arthurs Empire, had a heartbroken expression on his face. He raised his voice," It can be said that without your Derek family, there would be no Arthurs Empire! Without your Derek family, my Arthurs Empire would not be as powerful as it is now!”
Lucian knelt down on the ground, and his suppressed cries echoed in the hall.
" I'm sorry." Sivut echoed in a sobbing and sorrowful voice, and the entire hall was filled with a sorrowful atmosphere. However, if one observed carefully, it was not difficult to notice that Lucian could not see that the eyes of the supreme ruler of Arthurs, who was sitting on the high platform with a sorrowful expression, would occasionally flash with an inexplicable smile...
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will remember Your Majesty's kindness to the Derek family and swear to protect the glory of the empire!”Lucian's crying voice could not hide his excitement. He knew that the chance for the Derek family had come. His chance had come.
" Sigh..." After the current patriarch of House Derek calmed down his emotions, Sievert let out a long sigh. His face was filled with helplessness and heartache." But ever since I inherited the throne and became the ruler of this huge empire, Brother Reger is no longer like before. The distance between us is getting further and further, and we can no longer find the intimate feeling that we used to have. The world is playing tricks on people!"
"Your Majesty, father has always been wholeheartedly working for the empire and you. " However, your authority is increasing day by day, and there is a difference between the status of an official and the king. That is why father…Actually, in my father's heart, he has always thought of the king…" Lucian wiped away the few tears at the corner of his eyes and bowed to defend his father who had already turned into a skeleton.
This was not only related to his father, but also to the future of the entire Derek family.
" I know, I know." Sivut waved his hand and interrupted Lucian, who was about to continue. That's why I asked you to accompany me today. King Arthurs was so glorious! In fact, who among you knows my suffering?”
Lucian was shocked. He knew that the main dish had been served." I am terrified. I will do my best to serve the king, even if I have to die!”
"Nephew, I know what you mean. Compared to those who only know how to suck up to others, you truly care about the empire and me. I'm deeply gratified!"
" Let's go!" Sievert waved at Lucian, signaling him to come forward and hand over the proposal.
Lucian walked out of the palace. He looked a little tired, but the excitement under the fatigue was obvious. He patted the drowsy coachman who had been waiting for him outside the palace gate for the entire night, then boarded the carriage and left under the protection of the clan's experts who were still in high spirits.
He lifted the curtain and a gentle but dazzling ray of sunlight shone through the window. Looking at the rising sun, Lucian had the urge to scream. Now, he was more convinced than ever that the Derek family would reach unprecedented glory under his leadership. His name, Lucian Derek, would be deeply remembered by the people of the Arthurs Empire.
At this moment, Luo Lina staggered out of the room with her tired body. The whole night of crying made her look extremely exhausted. She held onto the wall weakly and slowly walked to the hall of the house. She sat on the wooden chair in the hall in a daze. His face was pale, his brows were furrowed, and his eyes were blank. It made people feel that he was a body that had lost his soul.
A group of Rolina's bodyguards who had woken up early were discussing something in a low voice outside the hall. From their dark circles and low spirits, it was obvious that they had not slept well last night. It was no wonder. The sorrowful and despairing cries of the commander, who was like a sister, lingered in their ears all night. How could they sleep peacefully?
"Julie, go ahead. Miss usually dotes on you the most. Go and comfort Miss. She has been crying all night. It will hurt her body. Hurry up and go!" A pale guard with sunken eyes and an abnormal expression pushed Julie's back and urged her.
"Yes, yes! Julie, go quickly." A guard with a pair of big eyes who looked very cute echoed. Then, he turned to the older guard who had just spoken and said,"Sister Aina, you should go and rest too. You've been waiting outside Miss's door for the entire night.”
Aina shook her head. Her expression was a little sorrowful. She was trying her best to control her emotions." How can I sleep when Miss is like this? I'll go rest after Miss is asleep." Sigh…I don't know what's wrong. She was fine when she came back yesterday. Why did she become like this in a short while?”
" I think... it might be related to you..." The one who spoke was still the very cute girl. When she realized that everyone's eyes were focused on her face, she couldn't help but blush slightly. Without waiting for others to urge her, she continued. "Last night, I accidentally discovered that when the cries came from Miss's room, Daren walked out from there. Not long after, Daren left this place and hasn't returned until now. Didn't you notice that you haven't seen him since last night?”
" Meilina, you mean…" Aina's face suddenly turned red as if she had thought of something that made her shy. She said in an unusually soft voice,""You mean to say that Miss…that…didn't serve Daren well and made Daren angry?”
Hearing Aina's words, the girls blushed. They understood what Aina meant.
" I... I... don't know, but it's definitely related to you, sir..." Melina replied in a low voice with a flushed face. When she said those words, she probably didn't think that it would actually make their Sister Aina think about that.
In the eyes of these guards who were close to Luo Lina, the young miss and the lord were very loving. They had never seen their lord punish or scold their young miss, and they always nodded without hesitation to agree to her request. Even when they entered the Kulun Kingdom, their young miss had to deal with the greetings of the palace guards. In Rostocker Continent, where women's rights were extremely low, this was an inconceivable thing. The only explanation was that their lord doted on their young miss to the extreme. They really couldn't think of any other reason for their master's angry departure other than that.
"Perhaps, it's because of the tiredness of the past few days that Young Lady feels a little uncomfortable?”
This was the only thought that the group of personal guards had.
"No matter what the reason is, we have to let Miss rest first. This is the most important thing. If it's really like what Melina said, when Milord comes back, we…we'll help Miss serve Milord!”Aina looked at everyone with a determined expression. Among this group of guards who had followed Luo Lina back, she was the oldest and had become the elder sister of this group of guards. "Julie, go and persuade Miss first. We'll discuss the rest after Miss has rested.”
Julie turned her head and looked at the other guards who were nodding their heads vigorously. She walked towards Luo Lina nervously.
The decision made by these guards based on their own speculations seemed ridiculous, but it was a very common thing on the Roste Continent. It was normal for a man to have many women according to his ability.
With Feng Yingkuang's current status and ability, Luo Lina would definitely not be his only wife in the future. The guards who had deep feelings for Luo Lina were naturally unwilling to see Windshadow Kuang punish Luo Lina for such a reason. It was a common practice for personal guards like them, who were like concubines, to share the burden of their masters. Moreover, they had a good impression of Feng Yingkuang, so when Aina suggested that they help their young miss serve Feng Yingkuang, no one had any objections.
However, they had no idea that they had been wrong from the beginning.
"Miss, Miss…Commander?”
Julie approached Luo Lina and called out to her in a probing voice, but Luo Lina did not respond. Out of options, Julie reached out and gently pushed Rolina, who was sitting on the chair with her head lowered. However, the extremely exhausted " Rose of the Battlefield " collapsed just like that.
A night of crying and desperate feelings had completely crushed this beautiful battle general with a determined personality.
Screams could be heard coming from the old houses. The panicked female guards were running back and forth in the house. The noise was extremely ear-piercing in this bright morning. Only the members of the Mad Battle Team who were responsible for guarding the courtyard were still as cold as ice.
The Royal Palace of Grantel, the capital of Ter
"Report! The captain of the palace guards, Zieg, requests an audience!"
Upon hearing the report from outside the door, Alaves raised his head, which was buried in the desk.
"Lord Zieg, come in!"
The captain of the palace guards, a man with a resolute face, pushed open the door and walked into the hall. This was originally the bedchamber that King Ter had built for his only daughter, but now it had become the real operation center of the entire palace. Ministers like Kieger were not allowed to enter this place, but now it was the place where he came the most every day.
"The captain of the palace guards, Zieg, greets the princess!”
Every time he saw the girl sitting high on the chair, Zieg's heart couldn't help but fluctuate. She was simply too beautiful, so beautiful that it was indescribable. Just like her name, she was indeed a gift from God. Zieg loved his wife very much, but when he faced this girl, he could not help but feel a little ripple in his heart.
Zieg quickly lowered his head and suppressed the thoughts in his heart. He began to report his mission." According to Her Highness's instructions, the envoy to the Arthurs Empire is ready and can set off at any time. In addition, the gifts that Her Highness had specially requested had been prepared and handed over to Lady Reese for safekeeping.”
Ainavis nodded in satisfaction. A faint smile appeared on his beautiful face." Lord Zieg, thank you for your hard work." After the court session, let the envoy set off. Also, go and tell Lady Reese that she must personally deliver that special gift.”
"Yes, this subordinate understands. This subordinate will take his leave!”Zieg stood up and slowly walked out of the hall with his head lowered.
The moment Zieg closed the door, the friendly smile on Anavis 'face disappeared and was replaced with a cold expression. I really want to know what kind of expression King Arthur will have when he receives my gift. The New Year's Day at Cullen this year must be very interesting, don't you think, Carson? Hahaha…"
No one in the empty hall answered Princess Ainavis Ter's question. Only her proud laughter echoed...
"Sir, just like you said, they sent an envoy to Arthurs. It seems that they want to destroy Arthurs 'New Year's Festival.”The wooden door was gently pushed open, and a gentle and charming female voice rang out in the room.
The mistress did not turn around and continued to comb her beautiful blonde hair carefully." No, no, dear, you're wrong! It wasn't " seemingly ", but " definitely "! This time, the people of Terre have made up their minds to not let King Arthur rest in peace. Let's just wait for the good news!”
"Yes, my lord. Your thoughts are always correct. I wonder if Milord has any other instructions?”The gentle voice was filled with reverence.
"Um…Honey, did you get any news from the person I asked you to pay attention to last time?”The hostess put down the comb and began to focus on the mirror in front of her.
"Not yet, sir. Do we need to continue sending more people to monitor?”
"Oh, there's no need. Darling, you have to remember that he is a very special person. The current situation is already the limit. If we increase the number of people, he will notice. Hmm…Alright, you can leave now. Just let me know if anything happens.”
"Yes, sir!"
The woman bowed slightly and carefully stepped back out of the room. When she turned around to leave, she gently closed the door. She knew that her mistress did not want anyone to disturb her most of the time.#
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