Colin knew that Prince Okamoto came to the north this time to seek peace.
As the defeated party, Okamoto must compromise and lower his stance if he wants the northern border to agree to a peace negotiation.
But he never expected that the other party's posture was so low.
Almost fell to the ground.
As if the Duke of St. Hilde did not forgive them any longer, it would be detrimental to the knightly virtue of forgiveness.
But to be honest, Colin thought the young troll prince was quite clever.
Because at this time, the troll empire had already been seriously injured, and once the 300,000 elite regular army was destroyed, it was impossible for the trolls to recover without a period of three to five years.
As the biggest enemy of the trolls, the northern border would never let go of such a good opportunity, let alone watch the troll empire calm down.
Therefore, in Ke Lin's view, the peace talks this time were just wishful thinking by the trolls.
But who knew that Prince Okamoto was so thorough and crazy.
Since it is impossible to fight against the northern border, then simply not to fight.
He handed over all the military stations on his border, just to tell the Duke of St. Hilde—
I am no longer a threat to you, please stop beating me up.
Have to say, this is a crazy choice.
However, it may really make the Duke of St. Hilde's heart.
In particular, Colin is very clear that the biggest threat in the eyes of the Duke of St. Hilde at this time is actually the Marquis of Garcia—this younger brother who has just been betrayed by him.
Will the duke agree to the troll's peace and concentrate on resolving internal conflicts
The atmosphere at the banquet suddenly became a little dignified.
Vera was also a little at a loss at this time, so she had to look at Duke St. Hilde with a look of help.
The Duke put down the wine glass in his hand and said in a low tone: "Prince Okamoto, your gift seems a little too expensive."
Prince Okamoto smiled and shook his head: "Your Excellency, this is not considered precious. In fact, I even think that such a gift is not worthy of Miss Vera's status at all!
Therefore, I have decided to make a solemn promise to you—during my tenure as the Southern Prince of the Troll Empire, I will never take the initiative to provoke a war with the North! "
"Wow—"
The audience was in an uproar, and everyone was shocked by the "generosity" of the troll prince.
The Duke of St. Hilde looked at Okamoto with piercing eyes: "This is your gift?"
"Yes." Prince Okamoto put his left hand on his chest, bowed to the Duke of St. Hilde, and said loudly, "It's also my dowry for marrying Miss Vera!"
"Wow—"
Now the audience's reaction was even greater, as if they had stabbed a hornet's nest.
Those male nobles who wanted to pursue Vera glared at the troll prince one after another, wishing to kick him to the ground immediately, and then cursed fiercely—
Do you deserve it too
Vera's little face turned red instantly.
Then gradually whitened.
Because, seeing that her father did not immediately reject Prince Okamoto's request, she fell into deep thought, as if she was really considering the feasibility of this matter!
Vera panicked.
She doesn't want to marry thousands of miles away in the sky and ice field, let alone marry a troll!
Distraught, she subconsciously looked for that reliable figure in the crowd...
Colin also saw Vera's eyes asking for help.
Originally, he still hesitated.
After all, as a viscount, it is actually a bit high for him to marry the adopted daughter of the duke.
Originally, he planned to find another opportunity to make some military exploits, mention the title of the Angelet family again, and then come to propose marriage.
But when Vera's big watery eyes looked over, Colin still made up his mind.
Can no longer hesitate.
Otherwise, who knows if the Duke will be moved by Prince Okamoto's conditions and marry Vera to the sky ice field.
You know, it's by no means impossible.
Vera wasn't the Duke's biological daughter in the first place. He had personally sent her to Yeville more than ten years ago, and now there is no obstacle in sending her to the Sky Ice Field.
Perhaps, the Duke is still eager to send Vera away at this time.
After all, she has already threatened the smooth succession of the Northern Dukedom.
So, Colin took a few steps forward: "Duke..."
"My lord duke! Please forgive my offense!"
The moment Ke Lin just opened his mouth, someone stepped forward.
This person is the half-elf prince that Colin met at the gate of Winter City that day—Tuppe Mordewin!
Prince Tupe strode up to the Duke and stood side by side with Prince Okamoto.
"I don't think you should agree to this marriage!"
Colin blinked, feeling a bad premonition in his heart.
"Why?" The Duke of St. Hilde's tone was full of joy and anger.
"Because, I feel that I am more suitable to be Miss Vera's husband!"
"What?!"
really!
Colin, who guessed what the half-elf prince was going to say, snorted coldly.
At the same time, I complained wildly in my heart-why are you so eager to grab the woman I like
"Hahaha." The Duke suddenly laughed, "Vera, now a troll prince and a half-elf prince want to marry you, tell me yourself, who do you want to marry?"
Vera blushed, shook her head and said, "Father, I don't want to marry yet."
The Duke shook his head and insisted: "Don't say such childish things, you will marry after all. What? You don't like these two?"
Vera looked embarrassed, her hands twisted together uneasy, not knowing how to answer this question.
Queen Midella suddenly smiled and suggested: "Vera, if you are in a difficult situation, why not let them use the oldest and most traditional ceremony—duel, to decide who can marry you."
Hearing this, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly rose.
Two nobles are dueling for the ownership of a beautiful girl. Is there any more exciting show than this
All the male nobles in the north who originally wanted to pursue Vera also died down at this time.
After all, the status of the two who stood up to propose at this time was too high.
Among all the northern nobles present, it was really difficult to find a competitor whose status, age, and appearance matched each other.
No wonder.
Because the aristocratic circles in the northern border had just undergone a round of purges.
In the past, there may have been a few nobles who could stand up at this time, but they were all beheaded by the duke, and the duke was beheaded.
All of a sudden, the aristocratic circle in the northern border was in a state of incompleteness.
However, if these two "foreign races" are really allowed to pick the most delicate and noble flower in the northern border, then it may be regarded as an insult to the northern border.
Thinking about it this way, many people turned their attention to Ke Lin.
Although this Viscount Angelet's title is not high and his reputation is not very high.
But he danced with Vera before, maybe he had a chance...
Colin also understood at this time that he had to stand up.
If Vera were to marry someone else, he would probably regret it for the rest of his life.
And the Marquis of Garcia, I'm afraid he will hunt him down for the rest of his life.
So, Colin took a deep breath, strode forward, and said loudly: "Duke..."
"Boom!"
However, just as Colin spoke, an accident happened again.
I saw Marquis Adams suddenly pale and fell to the ground, twitching all over!
Screams ensued.
The banquet suddenly became a mess!
Only Ke Lin was holding back his words, messing in the wind...
It also prevents people from proposing marriage properly!
(end of this chapter)