The 3rd Army, which integrated the remnants of the 6th Army, temporarily stayed on the western frontier and was still commanded by the cavalry commander Tanner.
The army of Aaron Landis triumphed and set off for the king's city.
The news that Aaron Landis defeated the Gasdadians and drove them out of the country had already spread throughout Aaron Landis and spread abroad.
Many countries have all sighed at the strength of this country of cavalry and the undefeated record of the Lion King.
Illa, a smaller city near the western border.
Its location is relatively remote, deviating from the main traffic link connecting Aaron Landis and Canal, and it is located in the mountains, and the mountain roads are rugged and difficult to walk, so it is not very prosperous. Small trade for a living.
But even if it was remote, the news of the victory quickly spread here. As a native of Aaron Landis, of course, I would be proud of the victory of this battle.
Soon, a festive atmosphere spread throughout the city.
In an ordinary hotel in the city, a happy voice rang from a room upstairs.
"Really? Aaron Landis defeated the Gasthards?"
It was a young boy who seemed to be no more than eight or nine years old. His round face was still full of childishness, but those azure blue eyes were shrouded in thick shadows. He was immersed in the darkness and could not see the child. The innocence and clarity it should have.
He was lying on the bed, leaning against the head of the bed looking weak and weak, his face was burning red, and he coughed a few times from time to time.
"Yes Master."
The middle-aged man kneeling in front of the bed answered calmly.
At the beginning, he and his companions escaped from Canal to Aaron Landis along with the little prince, and there were only eight guards left, and all the others were damaged halfway.
They did not dare to pass through the convenient traffic arteries, and they all took the remote roads, so they passed through this remote town in the mountainous area.
He had planned to arrive at the royal city of Aaron Landis in one breath, but he did not expect that the little prince had suffered a severe blow and traveled day and night. As soon as he arrived here, he developed a high fever. The doctor said that if he continued on the road, his life would be in danger.
As a last resort, they could only temporarily stay in Yila City.
Who knew that the little prince had just been sick for a few days, and suddenly there was news that Aaron Landis had been attacked from three sides and the border was in jeopardy. , has been bedridden, and the whole person is also sluggish, as if he has lost all spirit.
The knights were anxious, but could not imagine.
It was not until the news of Aaron Landis's victory that he heard just now that the little prince, who had been inactive all the time, rekindled the fire.
"Great... great! Hahahaha, Gasthards, they have today too!"
Xia laughed, and his clenched fists thumped the edge of the bed heavily.
The child's eyes stared at the void in front of him, bursting with hatred.
Damn... all those Gasthads are damned!
Better all die!
When he grows up, he will kill all the Gasthards with his own hands!
"I knew that the Lion King would definitely beat them, and they wouldn't be Aaron Landis' opponents."
Speaking of King Camos, the hatred on the child's face faded, his eyes gleamed, and his face was full of hope.
He said expectantly: "I'm going to the king's city, to see King Camos, I want him to teach me how to defeat those guys—"
"Yes, Your Highness, King Camos is the most heroic and powerful man, and the Gasdad will not be his opponent."
Looking at the spirited little prince, a look of relief appeared on the face of the loyal knight.
He said, "So, you must get better as soon as possible. Only then can we go to the king's city and ask King Camos to help us restore our country."
Although Canal has fallen to the country, the little prince has treasures hidden by the Canal royal family throughout the ages, which is a considerable amount of wealth.
They could trade this wealth for the help of King Camus, and with the help of the mighty cavalry of Aaron Landis, they would surely be able to drive the damned Gasthad out of Canal and restore Canal's glory!
The knight firmly believed in his heart.
The child on the bed also nodded resolutely, and the light of hope flashed in the depths of his eyes.
revenge.
Avenge his father, brother, and sister Wang.
Also, we must return to the country!
He will not forget the last words Sister Wang said to him.
He is the last descendant of the Karnal royal family.
…
…
King Camos led his Guards to return to the royal city. Similarly, Yunas, who came to support him, also led his army back to his own city.
Because on the way back to the royal city, you will pass by the city of Yunas, Judas City, so Yunas and King Camos walk all the way.
When King Camos arrived in the city of Judas, the city gates opened wide, and all the soldiers who stayed in the city lined up to meet the king's arrival.
The entire city of Judas fell into jubilation, and almost all the city residents poured out, leaving the streets empty.
When King Camos rode down the wide avenue of Judas City on horseback, the crowd crowded on both sides of the road waved their hands excitedly and cheered enthusiastically.
Countless flowers were thrown into the air, scattered on the roads, or on the soldiers of Aaron Landis.
The high-pitched cheers echoed over the city and lingered for a long time.
A feast unfolded in the huge castle in the center of Judas.
Countless delicacies and wines were sent to the banquet like flowing water, and the lights on the stone pillars illuminated the entire hall, just like the day.
To celebrate the victory, tonight is an all-night carnival. Not only the generals could enjoy the food and wine tonight, but also the beautiful maids served, and even the guards stationed in the barracks in a corner of the city were sent a large amount of fresh meat, vegetables and fruits.
King Camos unceremoniously accepted his uncle's feast for him.
He was sitting on the main seat, and Lord Yunas was sitting beside him.
Camos was in a good mood, and he did not refuse the toasts of everyone at the banquet.
He has never been drunk in a thousand cups, and even if he drank a lot, he is still in good spirits.
Stepping on the seat with one foot, leaning lazily on the soft pillow, his golden-brown tiger eyes swept across the crowd in the hall, without the slightest hint of drunkenness, radiant.
It was like a male lion lounging on a high seat scanning its territory. Although the corners of his mouth were smiling, he was not angry.
His smiling eyes fell on Kaihos, who was sitting on the side of the hall.
Although the blond knight sitting there knew in his heart that King Camos was looking at the vacant seat beside him—the place where the prince who concealed his identity should sit, but, in the eyes of others, King Camos was watching To see him.
Moreover, during the banquet, King Camos frequently looked at the place where Kaihos was, and it could be seen that this knight of the scorching sun was quite favored by the king.
Thinking of this, everyone's eyes towards Kaihos became more and more enthusiastic.
However, when everyone's eyes became enthusiastic, only Yunas, who was sitting on the upper side, looked at Kaihos with displeased eyes.
Kaihos didn't notice the unhappy eyes of City Lord Yunas, and after looking at King Camos, he nodded slightly, then stood up, left the banquet hall, and went outside to look for Gal, who had disappeared for a while. Prince Lan.
After questioning several servants along the way, Caijos came to the back of the banquet hall.
The main hall is very lively, but the courtyard behind is quiet and inaccessible in the night.
Garlan was sitting on the railing of the promenade, and a layer of moonlight like water was reflected on his beautiful face.
On the white side cheeks, the long eyelashes were fully visible in the moonlight.
He sat there, looking relaxed and comfortable, humming a strange tune.
The dangling calf swayed in the air like a child, and the teenager stuffed a small snack into his mouth from time to time, chewing on his cheeks, looking really cute.
That appearance made Kaihos, who came over, couldn't help laughing.
"It turns out that you secretly hid here."
He smiled and walked over.
Garlan, who was sitting on the railing, turned his head, and the golden eyes that became brighter and brighter in the dark night stared at Kaihos.
"There are too many people inside, and it will be troublesome to be discovered. After all, the 'Prince Prince' should stay in the royal city to recover from his injuries."
As he spoke, he stuffed another cookie in his mouth and chewed it.
"What song are you humming? I don't seem to have heard it."
"The tune of my hometown."
"The ballad of Ermia?"
"… almost."
The boy continued to throw a small cookie into his mouth and continued to chew.
"You seem to be in a good mood now."
Kaijos unceremoniously took out a few biscuits from the oil paper bag in the prince's hand, threw them into his mouth, and chewed together.
"Well, it's good."
Garlan's golden eyes were curved.
"Everything that should be beaten has been beaten, and the things that need to be resolved have been resolved. Aaron Landis has settled down again. Brother Wang and I are about to triumph."
... Also, Heimos can also come back to the royal city.
Anyway, he was in a good mood.
The young man said, that smiling face was like a cookie in his hand, warm and sweet.
The sweet taste seemed to penetrate people's hearts, and Kaihos couldn't help but laugh.
He put another cookie in his mouth, leaned his body against the column next to him, and showed a pleasant look on his face, enjoying the peace away from the noise behind him with the prince.
…
…
Although it was late at night, the lively banquet continued, and it was a little more noisy than when it first started.
Because King Camos and the city lord Yunas left the table first, the departure of the superiors made everyone who was always paying attention to their words and deeds relaxed, let go of their hands and feet, and began to enjoy the dinner recklessly.
King Camos, who had just finished drinking, did not go back to rest, but came to the room above the castle with his uncle.
A luxuriously decorated reception room, which is the room where Yunas specially receives important guests.
The windows were open, and the watery moonlight streamed in, mixing with the lights in the room.
The cool night breeze blew in, brushing over King Camos' slightly drunk face, causing the brown hair scattered on his cheeks to flutter a few times.
He sat comfortably by the window and enjoyed the cool breeze, took a cup of hot tea to hangover from Yunas, and took a few sips.
"Uncle Yunas, what do you want to say to me?"
He drank and asked with a smile.
The old city lord stood in front of King Camos, his tough face, the gray sideburns on both sides seemed to be a little whiter in the moonlight.
He looked at King Camos, his thick brows furrowed, his eyes burning.
"King Camos, why did you promote the man named Kaihos to cavalry commander?"
"Um?"
"You should know what [Cavalier] means in Aaron Landis. It is a supreme honor for soldiers. Why do you easily give this honor to such an arrogant guy?"
The old city lord bluntly accused Kaihos when he spoke, and his tone was extremely blunt.
"That guy used the name of Shamash to make a name for himself. What qualifications does he have to become a cavalry commander?"
Looking at the displeased Yunas, King Camos frowned.
Although he could see that Uncle Yunas was somewhat displeased with Kaihos, he did not expect to be dissatisfied to such an extent.
"Uncle Yunas, with the merits of Kaihos, he has long been qualified to be promoted to cavalry commander."
Yunas' eyes were like sharp blades, staring at Kamos.
"He is not qualified to be a cavalry commander, King Camos, no matter how great his achievements are, he is not qualified for that."
He said it in a strong tone, and every word seemed to be nailed down.
"He's white!"
he said firmly.
"White people are not qualified to be horsemen. It has been the case since ancient times. You should not break this convention."
King Camos took a breath.
He frowned at Yunas, his eyes full of complex colors.
Caucasian.
It was a contempt for the white-skinned by the brown-skinned high-ranking nobles who claimed to be of noble blood.
King Camos was speechless for a while, and could only look at Yunas with a complicated expression.
The old city lord took a deep breath, as if to calm the anger in his body.
After a while, he seemed to calm down, bowed his head, and knelt in front of King Camos on one knee.
"Please forgive my offense to you, Your Majesty."
"But you shouldn't do it."
"You should not forget the glory of the Aaron Landis royal family that has been passed down to the world for thousands of years."
he said in a heavy voice.
"You shouldn't forget that we have the most noble blood in the world, and you can't humiliate it."
He looked at King Camos with sorrow written in his eyes.
"You made the wrong decision, and that decision insults your great name."
King Camos was sitting, and the half-drinked cup of hot tea had already been placed on the table beside him.
He looked down at Yunas who was kneeling in front of him, his eyes heavy.
He asked, "What do you want to say, Yunas."
Yunas, who was kneeling on the ground, raised his head and stared straight at King Camos.
His eyes were bright, as if a storm was raging in them.
"Prince Garland is not enough to take on the heavy responsibility."
He did not avoid looking at King Camos.
He said, "Please abolish the current crown prince, recall Heimos, and make him crown prince!"
"Yonas!"
At the moment when Yunas's words were just finished, with a low voice, King Camos clapped the table and stood up, suddenly turning sharp eyes to look at Yunas.
He stood there, the majesty of an inviolable king radiating from him at this moment.
"It's not something you should interfere with."
The low voice of the Lion King resounded in the room.
"For the sake of the past, I forgive you this time, but there won't be a second time."
King Camos' words made the old city lord kneeling on the ground froze for a moment. His hands on his knees were clenched tightly, and the veins on the back of his hands burst out.
He lowered his head, and the scattered forehead hair covered his eye sockets, making it impossible to see his darkened eyes.
"… You have already decided?"
After a while, Yunas asked in a low voice, his tone was inexplicably tinged with sadness.
"Stop talking, Yunas."
King Camos stood up and looked down at Yunas with sharp eyes. He didn't even call him uncle anymore.
"I said, I won't forgive the second time you offended the crown prince."
"… "
Yunas was silent for a while.
He closed his eyes, hiding the regret in his eyes.
When he opened his eyes again, his eyes were only cold.
"Since you don't listen to your advice and insist on going the wrong way... then it's my fault, Your Majesty."
King Camos frowned, just as he was about to say something, there was a sudden sharp pain in his body.
The severe pain that felt as if his internal organs were being twisted by a knife almost made him fall to the ground.
The heart was beating abnormally, and bursts of severe pain swept from the inside of the body and spread throughout the body.
With blood surging, he covered his chest and spit out a mouthful of blood.
This body condition is like...
With a sudden shock in his heart, King Camos raised his eyes and looked to the side.
On the table, there was only half a cup of hot tea still steaming slowly.
It was the hangover tea that Yunas handed over just now.
"Yonas... you!!"