Karina stayed with her brother and mother all the time, and did not return to her bedroom for several days, waiting for her father's call at any time.
Waiting... the last moment!
Prince Chen only has the last few days to live. Only a few of them know this secret.
When she suddenly received her father's call, and she was summoned alone... After the court mage who came to summon her explained her purpose, Karina couldn't help feeling a little dazed.
At times like this, the one my father most should call upon is... my brother!
Charlie was also a little surprised, but then he gave himself an explanation in his heart: I think my father will be the last to call me.
Karina's face was a little dignified, and she followed the court magician to the regent's study—this is the core of power in the entire empire!
When he walked into the room, he looked at his father sitting behind the desk. Prince Chen was in good spirits. Under the effect of the medicine, he looked like an energetic young man in his thirties.
There is still that faint smile on the corner of her father's mouth—Karina likes her father's smile best. In fact, both father and teacher have the same habit, that is, in many cases, there will be such an inscrutable smile on the corner of their mouth, which is extremely charming.
Feeling the gentle look in her father's eyes, Karina was a little nervous and worried.
"Come here." Prince Chen said with a smile.
Gently summoning his daughter to his side, Prince Chen really wanted to hug Karina and sit on his lap like before, but then he thought that this would be a serious conversation, so he sighed. Point to a chair in front of you, motioning for Karina to sit there.
"I have something to tell you."
Prince Chen's words immediately made Karina burst into tears.
Is this... a last word
Then, she heard her father speak slowly in a calm tone... "You are very smart. Your intelligence is far better than Charlie. I have known this for a long time. I have always had a thought in my mind from time to time , but that idea was too unfair to Charlie, so I never said it to anyone."
When Prince Chen said this, he stared at Karina. Slowly sighed: "Why... why aren't you a boy."
In the voice, regret is beyond words.
Karina was taken aback. I felt my father staring at me closely, with something hot in his eyes: "If you were a boy, I wouldn't have to work so hard... Alas, it's a pity, you have the wisdom to inherit my career, but God But I gave you the body of a daughter. Many times, I couldn't help but want to be desperate and just help you to the throne! It doesn't matter if you become a queen... But, after all, this matter is too shocking. And now It's tense again. I can't do this."
"Father, I. I, I have never thought of being a queen, nor have I ever thought of competing with my brother." Karina said softly.
"I understand." Prince Chen suddenly smiled. The smile was a bit bitter: "You are very kind, you are kinder than Charlie."
After a pause, Prince Chen continued: "But I also feel very lucky, because... Fortunately, you are not a boy. Otherwise, I am very worried. If I give birth to two sons, I am afraid that it will happen again. Brother's struggle for power. At least, although Charlie is not as smart as you, it saved me a trouble... I don't have to make difficult choices."
"Father… "
"No, listen to me." Prince Chen waved his hand, and he looked at his little daughter: "Actually, it's kind of funny. You are still so young, but when I talk to you right now, I don't treat you as a child. Because I know that your wisdom is enough for me to talk to you on an equal footing.
Karina…”
Speaking of this, his expression finally became serious: "After I die...you, help Charlie a lot."
"..."
"He's so impatient, even I don't understand where his irritable temper comes from. He has some intelligence, but most of it is on the surface. Of course, a little cleverness can make a child look very pleasing, However, it is not enough to rely on cleverness to govern the country. If I had other choices, I would not let him succeed."
These words are very straightforward, but such words are hidden in his heart on weekdays, and it is absolutely impossible for him to say them out! Especially - to my little daughter!
Karina's face was a little nervous.
"Your wisdom is far superior to his. And more importantly, you are his sister. I can see that Charlie is a strong and proud child, and he is also a bit lacking in stamina. If it was someone else, if he I was worried that I would be jealous of him by showing too smart in front of him. But you are different, you are his sister, you have a deep relationship, and most importantly, you are a girl, no matter how you behave around him You are outstanding and will not threaten his status. Therefore, I think you are the most suitable person to assist him!"
"Assist, assist... elder brother..."
Karina was a little stunned, she never expected that her father would throw such a heavy burden on herself!
"You are still very young now, but in a few years, you will be almost ready." Prince Chen stared at his daughter: "Help Charlie well and pass on our Augustine family."
"But, father..." Karina felt a little sad: "If it is to assist my brother, I think the teacher may be a better candidate..."
"Du Wei?" Prince Chen shook his head: "He can't. I know Charlie too well, he is my son, and he understands his character. His character is too extreme, too strong, and too proud. Although Du Wei is talented, but After all, his status is a minister. If he performs too well in the future, I am worried that Charlie will be suspicious of him. And if Du Wei is allowed to assist Charlie, there will be huge conflicts between the two of them in the future. And Charlie has an extreme temper , if he pushes Du Wei too hard, I'm afraid..."
"I need you to be by Charlie's side, to remind him from time to time. Point him out when he makes a detour. Hit him when he makes a mistake. Give him a hand when he stumbles... these things, foreign The minister can't do it. But you can, because you have this ability, and at the same time, you are still his own sister, so he won't guard against you, and won't suspect you."
Prince Chen was a little helpless.
Karina felt a little heavy in her heart. Even more apprehensive—no matter how smart she is, she is still a child after all.
"Father. I, I'm worried. I'm afraid I can't do well..."
Prince Chen looked worried: "I'm about to die. This is your father's last request to you. Are you still unwilling to agree?"
Karina opened her mouth, but was finally speechless.
Only then did Prince Chen nod his head, and then, his eyes showed a bit of unbearable guilt, and he felt even more guilty: "I know. For you, such a heavy responsibility is a little cruel and a little too heavy. But, I There is no more suitable candidate. I originally hoped for Louise... Unfortunately, she and the Tulip family... "
Prince Chen shook his head. Finally, he finally raised his hand to Karina: "Come here, my child."
Gently pulled Karina over, hugged her in his arms, Prince Chen sniffed Karina's hair, and said softly: "I know you are afraid, but you are my child! You have my blood flowing through you. Blood! You have inherited my best qualities and wisdom! You are my best blood! Perhaps, this is also your destiny! When I was ten years old, I started fighting with my elder brother. I never enjoyed Live a carefree childhood. Now... I'm afraid it will fall to you."
Gently stroking Karina's hair with the palm of his hand, Prince Chen continued: "Besides, I still have something to tell you. I will tell Charlie about this, but I think I should tell you first. You are right."
As he said that, his eyes were full of guilt: "Karina, listen carefully, this is not my request to you, but... an order!"
"Fate, order..." Karina raised her head, looked into her father's eyes, and saw a trace of absoluteness and cruelty from inside!
Her heart couldn't help but sink!
"Yes, an order!" Prince Chen gritted his teeth: "I know I'm sorry for this order, and maybe you will hate me too. But I think, with your intelligence, you should be able to understand my painstaking efforts!
We are members of the Augustine family, and our whole lives have been doomed to dedicate ourselves to the family!
Personal happiness, if necessary, must be sacrificed without hesitation! "
As he said that, he looked into his daughter's eyes, his voice was a little harsh, and he said slowly: "In the future, when you grow up, no matter what man you like, no matter who you marry... I will leave an iron order, you married man..."
Prince Chen gritted his teeth:
"You can be a knight, but you can't be an official! You can be rich, but you can't be in power!
Karina was stunned for a moment, and then heard her father's voice continue without emotion: "In other words, no matter who the man you marry is, if you marry, you must give up all your rights! Rest assured Be a wealthy idler with an empty title! For the rest of your life, you must not hold power!"
Looking at her father's resolute eyes, Karina couldn't help but feel a little scared. She was about to ask why, but then she was swept away by her father's eyes, and immediately understood!
Father... this is here, guard yourself! !
His own cleverness also left his father worried. He worried that he would become a threat to Charlie when he grew up in the future! !
Especially, with my own intelligence, if I marry some powerful family in the future, then with my own intelligence and the influence of my relatives... Although I am Charlie's younger sister now, once a woman grows up and gets married, it is inevitable that she will be married. Girls are extroverted... In case... If her future husband will never be able to hold power, then she, an empty princess, can only act as Charlie's assistant, a military adviser, and a hidden staff forever. You will never be able to form your own power!
This is also checks and balances!
Seeing his daughter's blank look, Prince Chen couldn't help feeling a little distressed, and sighed: "I know, this is unfair to you after all. However, I will try my best to compensate you."
He looked at his daughter with guilt in his eyes: "I know you are kind-hearted, but you are actually very strong-minded. You have never been restrained since you were a child.
These... It's just that you don't show it on weekdays. I will publicly leave an order to compensate you: In your life, I will not restrict who you marry, whether it is a commoner or a wealthy family. Your marriage is up to you. From now on, even your elder brother must not interfere in your marriage. In this way, it can be regarded as my little compensation for you. "
Then he looked into his daughter's eyes, and suddenly his voice became a little weak: "You...will you hate me?"
Karina was a little at a loss, finally looked into her father's eyes, and shook her head slowly: "I understand, father. As you said, I am from the Augustine family."
Prince Chen looked into his daughter's eyes, and after confirming that the other party was telling the truth, he silently took a pendant from his neck.
The shape of the pendant was very peculiar. Prince Chen tied it around his daughter's neck, and said in a deep voice, "This is the "Guardian of Roland", a treasure inherited from our royal family! It is a magical treasure. When you meet When you are in danger, you can summon a magic warrior to protect you. This is made from the blood of the legendary Saint Laurent knight! It has the power to fight against the holy order! In the past, if it wasn’t for this thing, I would almost have died It was killed by Rodriguez. Now I pass it on to you, and when you grow old, pass it on to the heir to the throne again. Listen, this is a treasure of the royal family, and you are not allowed to pass it on to foreign families! "
Karina nodded.
"besides… "
Prince Chen sighed: "Come in."
In the corner of the wall, a piece of red clothes appeared, it was the chief mage of the court. The red-robed sorcerer stood in the corner and said in a low voice, "Your Highness."
"After I die, the court magicians will follow Karina's orders. She will become your new leader and your new object of allegiance."
This really surprised Karina! !
"I can't give you too much, these can be regarded as a little compensation."
Prince Chen's eyes were a little dim.