Mount and Blade

And Hickel and Edward are so familiar with each other that they know what the other person means with just one look, and they are as familiar with each other as their own hands, which are no different from each other. They are part of the body and have long been adapted to each other.

...Whether there is love or not, their way of getting along is the same. Perhaps, it is a more intimate and appropriate way of getting along than now...

Although Edward's tone is frivolous, he has never touched her. Hickel certainly knows that Edward is far from being as unreliable as he seems. Almost all the mental work about negotiation and management is done by him.

Under the moonlight, Hickel's eyes are full of confusion. She doesn't know what kind of feelings she has for Edward, nor does she know how to face this feeling. At this moment, Edward is also upset.

Of course, he dare not leave Hickel alone in the wild, but just leave Hickel's sight and hide behind the tree to worry alone.

In this emotional entanglement, both of them need time to think and find answers.

At this time, Madwuxiu, who has been observing in secret, has a sinister smile on his lips. His plan seems to be coming true step by step.

......

"...So, there is a chance to go further, right?" Green listened to Edward's story and thought it was a good thing.

"Well, she came to say hello to me before sending Benedict off this morning. She said she would think about it carefully." Thinking of this, the sadness on Edward's face disappeared, revealing a smile that only people in love would show.

"That's good, but don't be too happy too soon." Green reminded, "After all, she just said she would consider it, and she didn't agree directly."

"But since Sister Hickel said this, she is willing to develop with you. She was always busy running back and forth in the war before. Jodah returned with a disastrous defeat this time. It is estimated that it will be quiet for a while. You have to strike while the iron is hot." Green said with a smirk.

"Of course, but I haven't figured out how to change the way we get along. I have to make Hickel look at me with admiration." Edward straightened his chest, like a valiant and proud rooster.

Green looked at Edward's rare happy and nervous expression, and felt happy for him, "May you get what you want."

......

The peaceful days passed in a flash, and just in July, Princess Furda arrived at the Fire Dragon's Nest with supplies for the troops.

As the princess's son, Edward naturally became her guide.

"Mother, you don't have to come to such a place in person..."

"Edward, what does this place mean? This is the defense center of our country."

Praised by Princess Furda, who is recognized as being smart, not only the soldiers present, but also the knights and captains were happy.

Like those feudal noble men, Edward was very concerned about those rumors, which made him feel very uneasy.

Because there were countless rumors about Furda, and some of them made Edward feel very uncomfortable.

For example, Furda was promiscuous by nature, and only amazing size could satisfy her... These rumors were related to the rumors that she wanted to give birth to a child for Gurenberudo.

Those people clearly had no evidence, but they acted like "there is no smoke without fire" and said such irresponsible words.

However, the so-called lack of evidence was just Edward deceiving himself. Because Furda often came to the "Dragon's Nest" under various pretexts, just like today. This made Edward very depressed.

In the evening, the entertainment activities ended, and everyone in the Dragon's Nest came to the cafeteria. Green only followed General Kirstin to report his recent learning results in the past two days, and General Kirstin left the Dragon's Nest in a hurry yesterday.

Due to the limited space in the cafeteria, those who ate here were usually non-commissioned officers with a rank of centurion or above. Green and Baziso would also dine here. Since they were entertaining Princess Furda tonight, Green and Baziso happened to see Princess Furda entering the restaurant when they finished training.

"Welcome to the Dragon's Nest, Princess." Gurenberudo was still as old-fashioned as ever, with no emotion on his face.

"Grunberudo..."

When Princess Furda looked at Grunberudo, although there was nothing unusual at first glance, if you look at it from a suspicious perspective, you will feel that there is a passion hidden in it.

Edward, who often hangs out in the officialdom and is good at observing people's words and expressions, cannot deny that these may all be his illusions.

Perhaps he is too suspicious... But no matter what reason he finds, he cannot convince himself to let it go.

He doesn't like his mother always coming to such places, because the scandal always links her with Grunberudo.

Green and Baziso also welcomed everyone behind them. It was the first time Green had seen Princess Furda. Her blonde hair and sharp eyes were her advantages. Obviously, Edward inherited those excellent features.

However, Edward didn't seem to like the way his mother looked at Grunberudo. Green, who was an orphan since childhood, naturally had the ability to observe people's words and expressions. After all, he started to contact society at a very young age, and most people's psychological activities would be revealed unconsciously.

Just as everyone was preparing to sit down for dinner, a guard rushed into the cafeteria.

"The Grand Duke sent an envoy from the capital, Norudkahuati."

"The Grand Duke's envoy?" Grunberudo's eyebrows wrinkled.

"Invite him to the lobby on the third floor of the tower. I'll go and prepare to welcome him." Gulenberudo didn't know what was going on, but he had a feeling that it wouldn't be a good thing.

The cafeteria became strangely quiet. Hicker arranged for everyone to have dinner first, and they went to prepare to receive the envoy.

"Sorry, my lady, I'm sorry." Gulenberudo left in a hurry after saying this.

"No problem." The princess agreed gracefully, looking at Gulenberudo with an ambiguous look, and then generously invited all the soldiers to drink, as if she had already regarded this place as her home.

Green felt that something was wrong with this matter. Looking at Baziso who was drooling over the roast suckling pig, he shook his head and caught up with Gulenberudo and others alone.

Green caught up with Gulenberudo and found that he was discussing something with Hicker.

Green stepped forward and asked, "What happened?"

Grunberudo said solemnly, "The Archduke's envoy suddenly arrived. I'm afraid he wants to convey some important news."

Hickel echoed, "And judging from the attitude of the princess, she seems to know something about the inside story."

Green's heart sank, and he thought of the look the princess had given him just now. A bad premonition came to his mind. Edward's expression was very ugly, and his eyebrows were twisted into a knot.

...Don't be what he thought. Edward prayed silently in his heart, and his ears were burning with anger.

He must have thought too much, it must be...

Grunberudo did not refuse Green's move to follow him. It was normal for the young Grant child to be curious about the people sent by the Archduke and the royal family. Moreover, General Kirstin also intended to train him, and Gurunberudo also admired this little guy.

However, the reason was that Green's current identity could be regarded as a noble, even if he was the son of a fallen noble.

There is no audience hall in the Fire Dragon's Nest. The host usually receives guests in the hall on the third floor of the tower.

Grunberudo sat on the large wooden chair specially made for him at the main seat to welcome the king's envoy.

The news conveyed by the envoy made him think that there was something wrong with his ears. Green was in disbelief. Not only him, but also Schickel and Edward were more shocked than him.

"The Archduke intends to promote two marriages."

"Why report such a thing to me?" Grunberudo was puzzled.

"The Archduke has arranged a marriage partner for the infantry commander Schickel." The envoy's face was calm.

"... Help Schickel?" Edward was a little surprised and undecided in his heart. Schickel looked at Edward with hesitation.

"In addition, the Archduke decided to give the Princess Furda... to His Highness Grunberudo." The envoy deliberately emphasized the two words "His Highness", and the meaning contained in it was chilling.