Paradise Star, Balegon Empire.
This morning, the imperial capital Oliska sounded a deep and long horn, and the rising sun illuminated the foot of Chenxi Mountain, reflecting everything as if it was coated with a layer of light gold, sacred and brilliant. The residents of Oliska came to the street early, and a procession set off from the Empire's mansion along the King's Road to the Fort Dawn on the Dawn Mountain. In front of that team was a white war horse, immediately covered with a stomach made of gold. The knight on horseback was slender and handsome, dressed in a white robe and golden soft armor. He is so honorable that everyone who sees him can't help but bow their heads.
"Is that the earl from the south?"
"Shh, keep your voice down. Now he is a Marquis, and today His Majesty the King will honor him personally."
"This is the first time His Majesty Julian personally confers honors since he ascended the throne. What an honor it is for the Marquis."
The whispers of the residents were drowned in the sound of ceremony and music along the way. The knight on the horse didn't hear everyone's discussion, but he couldn't hear it and could guess it. He rode forward with a faint smile on his face.
It was more than an hour before we arrived at Fort Dawn. Two teams of palace guards stood in front of the castle, and the usual armored spears were replaced with colorful dresses, adding to the festive atmosphere of today's grand event. The knight dismounted in front of the gate, and was led into the Triumph Palace by the court chief and a group of ministers.
Both sides of the palace were crowded with ministers, and on the high throne in the middle, the current emperor Julian even stood up. The knight was led to the middle, and the people on both sides stepped back. Julian stepped down from the high platform and came to the knight.
The knight dropped to one knee.
The steward of the court personally brought a gorgeous long sword. Julian took the sword and said softly: "The journey of the empire is long, we rise in the dark, and move forward in suffering. After countless winds and rains, there is peace and tranquility today." Among them, how many soldiers have made great sacrifices for the empire, and how many people have paid silently for the empire, regardless of rewards. However, as I said, I must see those who made contributions to the empire. Those who give selflessly to the empire will be rewarded by me."
"So today is the time for me to fulfill my promise. Here I declare that Edward will be formally awarded the title of Marquis, and his heirs will be honored forever. Unless the empire ceases to exist, the title of Marquis will be hereditary. !"
Then Julian tapped the sword lightly on the knight's shoulder. This knight was naturally Edward. He raised his head, clenched his fist and beat his chest lightly three times to show his loyalty to the empire.
This is undoubtedly great news for the people in the palace. Obviously before this, although these ministers knew that Edward would be awarded the title of Marquis, they did not expect that it would still be a hereditary title. That's fine for the northern border, but it's shocking news for the southern border. That means that the power structure in the southern border will have a new look, and Iron Spear Hoy is no longer the only Marquis in the southern border. More importantly, even Huo Yi's title is not hereditary.
Unexpectedly, Julian announced some more news, including the change of Huo Yi's title to hereditary. This is another big news, but it's not as shocking as Edward's.
After the investiture ceremony, Edward met Julian in the palace study.
Julian changed into casual clothes, smiled and said, "It's been a long time since I heard from Prince Ellen, hasn't he come back?"
Edward replied: "Since the last farewell, there has been no news from the prince. I only know that there is an important war waiting for him. Counting the time, since I can stand here to meet you, then the prince of this war should It was won."
"Oh?" Julian was taken aback, "What kind of war can actually affect the meeting between you and me?"
Edward said lightly: "The battle of life and death."
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Ryan was startled: "Why didn't he tell me about such an important war?"
Edward smiled and said, "He just doesn't want His Majesty to work hard."
Julian smiled wryly: "Okay, don't just pick good things to say. Why are you afraid of my hard work, you should say that I can't help at all, right?"
"Actually, none of us can help," Edward said.
"Then what are your plans next?" Julian said: "You are now a marquis, but I heard that you only have one wife, and she is also the daughter of a baron on the border. This is not worthy of your current status, Would you like me to find a few wives for you in the imperial capital? It just so happens that the granddaughter of Minister Luo Fen is at the right age. She looks pretty good, and her status is a bit low, but she can barely be your wife."
Edward shook his head and said: "I appreciate your kindness, but I think about marriage once is enough. In fact, I just want to say goodbye to you. If there is nothing important, I want to go back tomorrow. I am going to Stormwind City , Take over my nominal wife. In the past, the empire was in flames of war, and I didn’t know if I could survive, so I dared not take her by my side. Now, I am also fulfilling my responsibilities as a husband.”
"If that's the case, then I won't force you." Julian smiled, "I have nothing to give you, I can only wish you happiness."
"Thank you Your Majesty."
More than a month later, Edward saw the walls of Stormwind. Looking back, when he and Allen came to this planet, they were just outsiders. Now Allen is the Prince of Glory, and he himself has become the Marquis of Power. Thinking about it now, it's like a dream. Back at this moment, Edward didn't inform anything, and he only brought a guard with him, as well as Bloy.
When the city guard saw Edward's paperwork, he was startled and knelt down one after another. After Edward got them up, he entered the city. The city is now more prosperous than ever, expanded three times, doubling the number of inhabitants, and building a college.
Arriving at the City Lord's Mansion, Nilu, who had already heard the news, came to the study of the City Lord's Mansion. Pushing open the door, I saw a tall figure standing in the sun, looking through the bookcase. When he heard the voice, he turned around and smiled slightly: "I'm back."
Nilu's eyes became blurry just like that.
Edward walked over, gently pulled her up to sit on the chair, Edward looked at her and sighed, "I've been sorry for you for so many years. I owe you an apology, but I can't say it until now. Back then, Out of our political needs, I married you in Sur City. But I have been unable to fulfill my responsibilities as a husband, and you always question whether I love you. Yes, I did not love you back then. "
"What about now?" Nilu asked calmly.
Edward squatted down, held her hand and said seriously: "Now I want to take you away."
"I don't need to make up, if you don't love me, let me go."
"No, I want to try to have a relationship with you. Let's start over from the beginning. I don't know if you are willing to give me a chance." Edward said softly, "Maybe you can't understand, in fact, under the conditions at that time Now, I dare not like anyone. Because I don't know if I will have a tomorrow. But now it is different, I am already a marquis, and the title is still hereditary. I have been able to gain a firm foothold in the empire, and I can Go after what you love."
"So I want to pursue you again. I can't guarantee how well I can do it. I can only say that I will spend the rest of my life loving you. This is not compensation, but I found that I have never forgotten you."
Finally, Nilu couldn't bear it anymore and burst into tears. She beat Edward's shoulder hard, as if she wanted to vent all the grievances of these years. Edward just held her tight and let her vent until she quieted down
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He asked, "Would you like it?"
With tears in her eyes, Nilu smiled and nodded.
After the two of them left the study, Nilu started to pack her things, but at this moment a guard reported to Edward that someone wanted to see him. The guard handed over a card. The black card had a figure of a silver snow wolf drawn on it. Edward immediately asked, "Where is he now?"
"It's just outside."
"Let him in quickly."
A moment later, a man in a cloak came into the study. After the door closed, he lifted his hat and said, "It's really changed here."
Although Edward was already prepared, his whole body was shocked, and then he forced himself to calm down and said, "Indeed, even I was shocked when I saw it, let alone you. Young master, when did you come back? No news has been received."
That person was Alan. He smiled slightly and said, "It's different now. Now I have several brushes. Interstellar travel is much more convenient than before. How are you, Edward, and others?"
"Everyone is well, Julian misses you very much. Now that you are back, then..."
Allen nodded heavily, "Yes, we won. Everything is over, and there will be no cosmic twilight in the future. I came here to tell you, let you tell other people, you can live here with peace of mind, in a few days There will be a starship arriving, it is best to inform Willick that they are coming to pick up the plane, it can be regarded as a little surprise for them.”
Edward looked at him, nodded and said, "Then I'll notify Willick to come over immediately, young master, then what are your future plans?"
Allen smiled mysteriously: "The recent plan is to hold a wedding and have a bunch of children. When they grow up, tell them our story."
Edward laughed and said, "That must be a very long story."
"Yeah, it will be very long." Alan hugged Edward suddenly and said, "I'm leaving, friend. But we will have a chance to meet each other in the future. I am very grateful for your company along the way. You can't go that far on this planet. Take care, Edward, my friend!"
Then let him go, took a few steps back, Allen smiled and stretched out his hand to swipe in the air, and a space door opened behind him. He waved his hand, retreated into the space door, and disappeared into the study.
After standing for a while, Edward came back to his senses.
A week later, a starship arrived in Sur City. When the hatch opened, a young girl stepped onto the deck. The girl seemed a little nervous, but she heard a loud cry: "Meili!"
She looked at it, and immediately burst into tears, and then waved and shouted: "Brother Willick!"
On this day, Willick's adopted children and Bloy's relatives arrived at Paradise Star, which was a gift from Allen.
(end of this chapter)