Mount and Blade

However, even if Green did not do things for Madwu Xiu. At this moment, Edward felt that he was not worthy of himself just as he had originally. The ten years of dedication had only resulted in the rejection and wariness of his close friends, and Gulenberudo would never explain to him for these so-called "little things".

Edward originally loved lance competition, and his dream was to become the champion of the championship. Moonlight Knight Laugus was his idol. However, during the assimilation period in Judah Prison, he lost his left eye during a battle with the Kusha Tiger. If he took off the eye patch, the hideous scar would still be there. .

My childhood dream also came to nothing. The lance competition was a head-on confrontation between the two sides, taking place in narrow passages on both sides. The key to victory or defeat lay in the knight's mastery of distance and timing, which cannot be handled with just one eye. Come.

"Tsk."

Edward clicked his tongue angrily. I always keep things deep in my heart, and emotions that have never surfaced on the surface of my consciousness are boiling in my heart like a volcano about to erupt.

...This is the consequence of the Archduke's action.

Obviously he only has a little maternal love that he can rely on to maintain himself. Damn it...why does he think his mother doesn't reject this arrangement at all? Hickel obviously still likes Gullenberg, right?

Why exactly? Even his only maternal love will be robbed...

God...why are you so cruel?

——Noorud Khawati.

The group of people arrived at the capital. The capital was no better than the Fire Dragon's Lair. The city was filled with prominent Grant nobles. Even the privileged class witch, Silver Wolf Ludwick, was not allowed to enter the city.

This deeply disturbed Benedicut. She could see the flow of Qi and people's auras, so even if she was blind, her daily life would not be too inconvenient.

After entering the royal city, people with extremely dirty auras could be seen everywhere. Without the company of Silver Wolf, she felt even more insecure, so she could only hold Kirsten's arm tightly and move forward.

All the way to the palace, Green and Furda were arranged to take care of Benedicut. General Kirsten, Gurung Belludo and others entered the audience hall of the palace to meet the Grand Duke.

Even without the luxury of the past, the gorgeous palace is larger than most lords' fortresses. It is the size of a medium-sized fortress, with magnificent gardens and lawns inside.

Green and others were waiting at a stone pavilion.

A royal maid made a cup of hot tea for the three of them, but none of them had any intention of drinking it. Furda waited for a while and then went to prepare a place for them to stay for the night.

...nothing more than the Halvorson family's mansion or hotel.

This was Green's first close encounter with the girl named Benedict, and she seemed a little uneasy.

Green hesitated for a moment and then asked softly: "Are you okay? Is the environment here making you uncomfortable?"

Benedicut nodded and said with a slightly trembling voice: "I... I can feel that this city is filled with a lot of scary and complicated atmospheres, but I can't see them... This makes me a little scared. "

Green thought for a while and decided to try to comfort her, "Don't worry, I will always be here with you. If you need anything, let me know at any time."

After hearing this, Benedicut relaxed a little and smiled gratefully at Green.

Benedicut's mind has been confused ever since she learned that Gulenberudo was arranged to marry. Now, she realized that the air current surrounding the young man sitting opposite was very vague. She had never seen an aura before. Such a vague person.

"You..." Benedicut frowned, only seeing a very fine gold in the blur of red on the boy's body, which was shinier than any color she had ever seen. However, the air current around the young man flickered on and off, as if he could disappear from the world in the next second.

"...What's wrong?" Green asked suspiciously, looking at Benedicut's frown.

At this moment, Kirstin and Gullenberudo walked out of the palace.

——The audience hall of the royal palace——

The Grand Duke's incomprehensible attitude made Gulenberudo very troubled. No matter what question he asked, the Grand Duke's answer was the same.

"If you don't like giving gifts, just find your own marriage partner."

Schickel's marriage partner was a respectable nobleman, the eldest son of the Olsen family. The Yohansen family is happy to see this happen, and presumably they will not allow Sickle to refuse.

Edward was about to speak, but he closed his mouth when he looked at Hickel who lowered his head and remained silent.

Hickel...even if she wants to get married, she still wants to be with Gulenberudo, right? It's really...

However, Edward still wanted to fight for himself again.

"Hikel, if you don't want to accept this marriage, you can try other methods." Edward said softly.

Hickel raised his head, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"For example, you can do what the Grand Duke said and find a marriage partner yourself." Edward continued, "As long as you find the right person, you can avoid this marriage."

Hickel bit his lip, seeming to be thinking about Edward's suggestion.

"I will support you, no matter what decision you make." Edward said with a smile.

Sickle looked at Edward, feeling moved in his heart.

Perhaps, this is a feasible way...

However, Hickel's eyes looked at Gulenberudo. Edward looked a little disappointed, and sure enough...

Grunberudo felt the gaze of Hickel, but his face was still expressionless, and he did not look at Hickel, but his heart was full of thoughts.

He knew that the interests behind this marriage were complicated and it was not so easy to get rid of them.

Find a marriage partner yourself...

Benedict Kurt, who was dancing in the Fire Dragon's Nest not long ago, appeared in Grunberudo's mind. He twisted his red eyebrows together in distress, but he did not understand love.

Even though dragons can run rampant on the battlefield, they can never be sure of their feelings when facing emotional matters.

‘Dragon’ does not understand what "love" is.

...It would be great if I could understand my feelings earlier that day.

...Why can I only see my "heart" clearly after losing it?

He Kun looked at the changes in the expressions of the three people, and cursed this disappointing son in his heart not to make any trouble. He glanced at Edward with a venomous snake-like gaze, and it was gone in a flash, and no one noticed it at all.

At this time, the Grand Duke suddenly spoke again, his tone full of unquestionable majesty: "This matter has been decided, don't say more, the king is tired."

The faces of the people became heavier, and the atmosphere became more and more depressing.

He Kun just wanted to end the talks early, so that they would not suddenly disrupt the original plan.

"What are you planning? Are you going to nominate Gulenberudo as king?" In addition to Edward, He Kun's other two sons who were born with character defects and some disabilities said angrily.

"Considering the future of this country, it is not impossible." He Kun looked at his three sons and said arrogantly.

In any case, that look deeply hurt Edward's heart.

Hearing the Grand Duke say this, Gulenberudo not only did not feel happy, but his expression became ferocious. He didn't want to marry Furda. Although she was well maintained, the old woman was as old as his mother who had died 14 years ago.

The scene of the group of Jodah soldiers swaddling their mother 14 years ago was still vivid in his mind. He really couldn't bring himself to do it to such a woman. Just thinking about it would make his stomach upset.

"It's just that you heirs are so disappointing. If you want the throne, you have to show your courage." He Kun tempted his disappointing sons meaningfully. It was obvious who he was talking to.

Edward had completely figured it out at this time. Everything He Kun did was to make him completely betray Grunberudo and Shicker. Only by drawing a clear line with them could he be qualified to participate in the competition for the throne.

The Grand Duke left the audience hall after saying this.

Grunberudo and General Kirstin, who had not received any useful information, walked out of the audience hall slowly.

"What do you think, Grunberudo?" Kirstin looked at Grunberudo. He really hoped that Grunberudo could express his intention to marry Benettikut at this time.