Lord of War

  The Royal Rose Manor is a supply station that provides spring hunting and autumn hunting for the nobles in the capital, so the decoration of every room here is very noble and luxurious. However, because few nobles stayed here overnight, or stayed for too long, there are not many rooms that can be provided.

  But because of the arrival of Asuna and others, they have carried out a lot of hard work to renovate and rectify this place, so the soldiers of Thunder's Front do not need to find open space in the manor to build tents. After all, part of the purpose of this manor was to provide hunting nobles with a place to gather and show off their trophies. Therefore, there are many rooms with a lot of space. With a little modification, it can successfully provide a dormitory for multiple people.

  Of course, part of the reason for this is also because the number of Thunder's Front soldiers led by Asuna is not large—only 500 people, almost a strong combat unit. With Asuna as Grand Duke Garrod, leading such a group of soldiers is almost the limit. If you want to bring the entire thundering front, then it will definitely cause some trouble.

  But in terms of the scale of the Royal Rose Manor, five hundred thunderous forwards are enough to defend this place. Of course, the most important thing is that Vivienne, Asuna, and Elizabeth are all veterans on the battlefield. They are not the kind of talkers, so after several assassinations, the loopholes in the entire Rose Manor were repaired in the first time, the Rose Manor The defense of Asuna is even better than that of Asuna's lair in the Principality of Garrod. Nowadays, even if it is from the Priory or the Assassin League, it is almost impossible to sneak in silently.

  Along the way, Sean always observes and rarely speaks.

  But because of this, he is more able to feel the pressure of Asuna and others. Even Vivian, who was the most carefree, seemed a little silent, thinking it should be because she has barely slept well recently.

  In the small room. The communication between Sean and others and Asuna basically avoided the choice of the camp, as if they were talking with old friends reuniting. However, because everyone seemed to be preoccupied, most of the time it was Sean who was speaking and others were listening. The only thing to say is that they can show normal social etiquette. Probably only Princess Fulches who didn't know Sean very well.

  For this princess. It fits Sean's image of the definition of "princess" very much.

Princess Frches has long golden hair with slightly curled ends, and her eyelashes are very long, which makes her eyes look agile and energetic, coupled with a goose-egg face and a small nose, all of this Make Princess Fulhis look extraordinarily quiet and well-behaved. In fact, this princess is indeed so. Because in the normal conversation process. She seldom speaks, on the contrary, she is more like a listener, and even takes the initiative to get up to serve everyone, not like a princess at all.

  On this princess, Xiao En saw only the quietness and elegance that belonged to the ancient nobles, but not the kind of hostility exuded from the common nobles in the world today.

  This made Sean somewhat understand why this princess was so popular.

  It's just this excessive quietness and elegance, but it also made the princess seem a little too gentle and kind. Such a character is actually not suitable for governing a country, at least Sean did not see any courage in this princess. And based on what Shaun knew about the princess. Many of her decisions are too idealistic. In many cases, only the lowest-level civilians are considered, but the interests of the nobles are ignored.

Although Sean does not reject this kind of innocence, he can even say that he is very fond of it, but he also knows that it is precisely because of this that the princess can hardly get the support of those middle-class nobles-no one wants to do it himself. Benefits spit out, especially nobles who are more selfish than merchants. If you change the occasion and environment, I am afraid that even Asuna will not support the princess.

  Perhaps the princess did not have the habit of staying up late, so at midnight, the princess, who had been dozing but tried her best to endure, finally returned to the dormitory accompanied by Elizabeth with Asuna’s persuasion.

  With the departure of the princess, the warm and cheerful conversation atmosphere deliberately created in the small bedroom finally disappeared completely.

  Instead, there was a silence that was almost suffocating.

"Miss Asuna, I think your decision... was a bit too hasty." After a moment of silence, Sean finally broke the stagnant silence, "His Royal Highness Princess Frches... is not an ideal choice for the king. She …"

  Sean frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about what kind of vocabulary would be more tactful.

"I don’t have enough courage, so I am a little weak; I don’t have much contact with the outside world, so I am naive, and think too much about everything, which seems a bit unrealistic; although the princess herself has been trained by a systematic lord, she has not actually managed it. Territory, so many government considerations and response methods are not accurate enough.” Asuna’s voice was very low, but she relentlessly said what Shaun hadn’t said, “Of course I know Fulch Her Royal Highness Princess Si is not a qualified heir to the throne... But I have no choice."

  I have no choice.

  Five simple words, but almost exhausted Asuna's whole body.

  At this moment, what Sean saw was the heavy pressure on Asuna that was almost unbearable.

  Sean glanced at Vivienne, who was a little annoyed and scratched his own hair. Obviously, she knew the source of this pressure, but she didn't know the specific solution. After all, this kind of thing made her feel more difficult than having her face three times her own enemy. So when she noticed that Shaun was looking at her, Vivian could only sigh helplessly, looking a little helpless.

"That Prince Adams is really that outstanding?" Sean frowned. "Even if the southern battle was so difficult, I never saw you look like that. You are the most powerful Valkyrie on the battlefield! You were once! If you can defeat His Royal Highness Adams, then you can now too!"

"I'm not worried about this." Asuna said helplessly, "Although the Oath Legion is tricky and troublesome, but I may not have no chance to win. On the front battlefield, just give Elizabeth some time. I am fully capable of fighting. This army is annihilated. Maybe they will not die and will appear again after a while, but I dare say that in the entire Kingdom of Lane, except for the group of people under your command, no one can defeat me head-on on the battlefield."

  Asuna emphasized the front and the battlefield. So Sean naturally heard another meaning in it: "Those assassins... didn't come for His Royal Highness Fulsis. They came for... you?"

"Accurately speaking, it should be directed at us in this manor." Vivienne began to correct, "I, Miss Asuna, Her Royal Highness Princess Frches, and Elizabeth were all attacked by the assassins. The beginning At that time, we thought it was just a coincidence. After all, it was us who protected the princess, so we should have become the blocking stone to prevent their assassination. But then we discovered that this was not the case."

"Killing His Royal Highness Frches. I can understand it as missing a heir to the throne; and killing you and Elizabeth, I can also understand it to make Miss Asuna lose her left arm and right arm, then... "Speaking of this, Sean's gaze seemed vague, "These assassinations...not from other heirs to the throne, but from aristocrats with ulterior motives trying to create chaos..."

"Miss Asuna and Elizabeth think so too." Vivienne nodded. Of course, there was not much expression on her face. "Miss Elizabeth thinks it should be a secret operation like those political enemies back then. But... "

   "There are too many political enemies. So it's not clear who is most likely to be." Xiao En smiled bitterly and took the words, the look on his face looked rather helpless. "Moreover, most of these political enemies were established because of Miss Asuna's support. Now these political enemies are basically gathered under the command of His Royal Highness Arlan, the third prince, so it is naturally impossible for Miss Asuna to choose to join His Highness Arlan's camp. Plus the irreconcilable contradiction with His Royal Highness Adams, so we can only choose... His Royal Highness Fulcis."

   "That's about it." Vivian nodded.

   "But Miss Asuna is now the Grand Duke of Garrod, so she doesn't have to choose." Sean was puzzled, "Why do you have to choose to stand in line?"

"It's the same reason before, because His Royal Highness Adams was once humiliated by me." Asuna finally said at this time, "Others may not know him, and they will be blinded by his appearance. In fact, His Royal Highness Adams is narrow-minded and very hateful. , If he was ascended to the throne, he would definitely take revenge on those who humiliated him back then. I would naturally bear the brunt.... And after he ascends to the throne, if you call me to the royal capital, do you say I should come? ?"

   When asked by Asuna, Sean was also a little dumbfounded: "You are already a grand prince of a country, and you have reason to refuse."

"Then I will be called a rebel." Asuna could see clearly and said softly, "My Garrod Principality is no better than your Void Principality. It is in a closed state geographically. With the charge of rebels, once Ryan launches an attack, I can only defend Garrod Fortress. If Garrod Fortress falls, I have no danger to defend."

  Shaun recalled that when he was fighting against the Kingdom of Darbion, the victory of the final battle was also unfolded at Garrod Fortress. When he and Asuna joined forces to capture Garrod fortress, the entire Kingdom of Darbion no longer had any danger to defend, and in the end they could only retreat to the capital of Darbion Kingdom. However, the magnificent capital city was eventually conquered due to the outbreak of civil strife after being besieged for many days because there were no escape secret passages and secret granaries.

   "But didn't you say that on the frontal battlefield..."

   "Then have you ever thought about how should I respond if His Royal Highness Adams let my father be the commander-in-chief of the army?" Asuna's understatement made Sean fall into a speechless situation.

  Others may not know, but Sean already knows that Asuna and her father Roald are only disguised as a discord on the surface, in order to comfort the emperor's heart sitting on the king's chair. But it is precisely because outsiders do not know this, so Adams has more reason to let Roald, the "Lane Shield" be the commander of the army, and if Roald refuses to serve, then Adams who has already taken the throne will have Reasons to clean up the Evans family.

  In all sorts of things, Asuna is indeed at a point where she has no choice.

  She can only help Princess Fulhis ascend to the throne and become Ryan’s first queen. Only in this way can she protect herself, her father, and the entire Evans family. Otherwise, her ultimate belonging will either be surrendered to Adams, let Adams bully and humiliate, or be accused of being a rebel or a father-killer.

   "If... I mean if..." Sean said in a deep voice, "If this Adams is gone, then..."

  "What if His Royal Highness Arlan took the throne?" Asuna asked rhetorically.

   "It doesn't matter." Sean said softly, but there was an indifferent tone in his voice, "Rather, it's a good thing."

Asuna raised her eyebrows. She was so familiar with Sean that she had guessed what Sean wanted to do only by listening to Sean's tone at this time: "Do you want to leave Ryan's vassal?... Then you have Never thought, if His Royal Highness Arlan ascends to the throne, and after you leave your vassal, he sends me as the army commander in charge of attacking your Void Principality, then how should I choose?"

"Then you will come at that time." Xiao En smiled and said nonchalantly, "If you are the commander-in-chief of the army, then we can have a good scene between us....Anyway, at this point. You don’t have to worry about it."

"No, I don't agree." Asuna shook her head and said resolutely, "If this is the case, you might as well help me and let His Royal Highness go to the throne. In this way, we will simply There won’t be any contradictions or conflicts. Even if... even if you want to leave Ryan’s status as a vassal, it’s not impossible to become a country on your own. His Royal Highness will certainly not embarrass you."

  Asuna knows very well that Sean already has a legendary powerhouse under his command, so it is impossible to prevent Sean from leaving the vassal state. In fact, in the history of Miracle Continent, everyone who has the power of legendary power to follow is the king of a country, not just a grand prince. Therefore, Shaun wants to leave his status as a vassal duchy. This is not an act of rebelliousness or incomprehension. It can only be said that it is the only way for a strong man.

Moreover, in Asuna’s view, if His Royal Highness Fulcis ascends to the throne, after the Void Principality is separated, he can continue to establish friendly relations with the Kingdom of Line, and this relationship will not be affected by the hands of future generations. destroy. Of course, another condition for Asuna to help Princess Fulchis fight for the throne lies in this. After all, Asuna now has a legendary powerhouse in charge.

  While Sean and Asuna continued to communicate in the Royal Rose Manor, Alexis left the manor full of the rose fragrance.

  The Royal Rose Manor is located in the suburbs of the Royal Capital of Lane, but although it is a suburb, in fact, it takes more than two hours to travel one way by a carriage. And for the sake of beauty, the Royal Rose Manor was built on the hillside of a low mountain. Except for the necessary construction area of ​​the manor, the surrounding forests have not been felled. The original ecology is still maintained, but a large number of buildings have been built at the foot of the mountain. The surrounding wall encloses the entire mountain.

  Here is the place where the nobles of the royal capital Chunshou and Qiushou are called "hunting mountains" by civilians in the royal capital.

  Alexis, at this time in the dense forest behind this hunting hill, about an hour away from the Royal Rose Manor in a straight line. But for the legendary powerhouse, it may only be more than ten minutes. (To be continued~^~)

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