before he was crowned king

Parker followed behind the young man, and no one stopped him from leaving.Walking out of the dark and narrow passage, the hot noon sun hurt his eyes.

He didn't close his eyes because of this, but looked at the back not far away, his heart seemed to be filled with water, unknowingly full, and he couldn't hold anything anymore.

He knew the sophomores were probably still watching him over his shoulder, wondering how he'd gotten Sean Miller's protection.This was the first time he straightened his back in front of these guys, and the first time he refused their insulting and shameful robber requests. It seemed that he should be proud, but in fact he didn't care anymore.

The gloom he had bred dissipated like light reflected from the surface of the water.

Walking all the way to the gray-blue building, seeing Sean standing still, Parker also stopped quickly.

"Don't worry, they won't chase you here anymore." Sean looked at the thin figure in front of him, "If there are still people harassing you, you can find me or Professor Nick."

"No, no, they wouldn't dare." Parker knew that those guys were bullying, and they wouldn't dare to use the name of the Falcon Club.

"Yes, yes, I'm sorry for causing you trouble." Parker suddenly bent down, his eyes could not help but close his eyes in regret, "I... I didn't expect to involve you in it, so I'm really sorry."

"It's okay, it's not too much trouble." A hand fell on Parker's shoulder, head, and fighting has never been my strong point. "

"But, Falcon will..." Parker still blamed himself a little.

"Isn't that how power is used? Although favoritism is wrong, there is nothing wrong with it once in a while." Sean shrugged slightly. He didn't think it was wrong to use the privilege of the Falcon Society to intimidate these people.

The essence of this world is that the weak prey on the strong, his identity is stronger than these people, and what he does is exactly what these people do to the weaker.

Partiality?Parker was taken aback.

Could someone like him be a rare exception?

Parker quietly raised his eyes, and under the cover of broken hair, he stared greedily at the person in front of him.

Sean didn't notice the fiery gaze, his eyes drifted to the side of the columns of the main hall, and his expression rarely showed a little surprise.

"Parker, it's almost time for class, you go to the classroom first." Sean said.

"Then, what about you? No... are you going to class?" Parker froze for a moment, his voice very soft.

"Ah, I might have to wait a while." After finishing speaking, Sean walked out of the building. Parker stood at the corner of the stairs, through the bright glass, watching Sean walk to a silver-haired man, and the two talked. After a while, they left side by side.

"Then, that's His Royal Highness Mars." Parker murmured, because of the jealousy that was secretly surging, he couldn't help biting his fingertips anxiously.

He didn't lower his hand until the flesh was broken and the smell of blood spread in his mouth.

"Yes, that's right, I can do it. One day, I can do it too, and become the one who is most useful to him." Parker slowly went up the stairs, whispering to himself.

I don't want to be a useless burden, I want to be his help.

Even if he gave everything, he still wanted to work hard to stand closer to his faith.

"Your Highness, why are you here?" Sean was still puzzled when he actually walked in front of Mars.

"I'm also a member of Abster Academy, is that strange?" Mars smiled.

"This is the Civilian Academy. Your status is special. You should pay attention to it." Sean frowned slightly. After the sub-orc theft incident, he didn't think this academy was as safe as he thought.

"Sheehan."

"What's your order?"

"Your tone is more and more like Lambert." Mars's tone was a little playful, "It seems that you treat me like a naughty little boy everywhere, and you won't let go of such a small matter. .”

"That's because I, like Lambert, put His Highness first." Sean sighed softly, "If you could pay more attention to yourself, we wouldn't say such things that would bore His Highness."

"Do you put me first?" Mars was touched by something in his heart.

"Of course, I'm using class time to accompany you for a walk in the academy." Sean said lightly, "This is the first time I've skipped class since the beginning of school."

"Didn't you skip class?" Mars was surprised this time, "You can endure Professor Wenger's lengthy lesson plans."

"Are you referring to the professor of "History of St. Via's Geography and Customs?" Sean thought for a while, "Speaking of which, he also deduced us in detail about the genealogy of the St. Via's royal family in the last class."

"Why... an inference?" Mars had a complicated expression.

"Maybe the professor himself likes conspiracy theories." Sean touched his nose.

"Then what did he launch?" Mars couldn't help asking.

"I'm afraid you won't be happy to hear that." Sean raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he didn't intend to say anything.

"I swear by my surname that I won't pursue this matter, even if he says something ridiculous, is that okay?" Mars raised his hand and said.

"He said that you may have hit your head against a rock when you were a child, so you are so repelled by geographical customs and cannot appreciate the beauty of nature."

Mars' face was a bit complicated, and finally he let out a breath, as if surrendering, "Well, I forgive him for slandering me, after all, I skipped his entire semester first, and then let Lan Bert asked him to let me pass."

"That's really excusable." Sean nodded, "It's a sign of respect to attend class on time."

"Don't hint at me anymore, I won't let you go back to class, because I will take up your entire afternoon." Mars said, "Don't worry, the letter signed by the principal has been handed over to Professor Udyr. "

"Do you have any arrangements?" Sean was not surprised, and he didn't think Mars would be free enough to come here for a walk and chat with him.

"We are going to visit Duke Oscar." Mars said as he got into the carriage.

Sean narrowed his eyes slightly, "Has Duke Oscar accepted your visit?"

"I didn't inform the Duke of my arrival today." Mars said calmly, "There are many people who want to visit Duke Oscar, but very few people can actually see him. To be precise, since returning to the capital, the Duke has still No invitation has been accepted from anyone other than Her Majesty the Queen."

"Do you mean that His Royal Highness Fern was also rejected?"

"That's right." Mars said, "It was after hearing the news that I wanted to meet the Duke in person."

Sean frowned slightly. Duke Oscar's actions had actually sent out a clear message that he only obeyed the queen and did not want to stand on the issue of succession.

But for Mars, this is indeed a rare opportunity. If he can get the support of Duke Oscar, then the power behind him will rise to a higher level as a whole.

"Duke Oscar won't be so easily persuaded." Sean knew the true identity of Duke Oscar. A life like this that has gone through a long time will not be easily manipulated by ordinary people.

"I know, I can only show my sincerity." Mars looked relaxed, "The worst result is to be kicked out directly. I don't think my luck should be so bad."

The residence of Duke Oscar is on the edge of the capital.Unlike the nobles who indulged in pleasure, Duke Oscar built his castle on a remote hill beside the Kokola River.

According to the surrounding people, the castle should have been built 30 years ago.However, Sean looked at the colorful and bright buildings in front of him, brick-red buildings, cream-yellow bell towers, sapphire-blue spires, and iron-gray churches... but he could find almost mixed artistic styles in them.

There is no doubt that the castle of Duke Oscar has a long history and has been built many times.

As Mars expected, Duke Oscar did not shut them out of the iron gate.A young butler with handsome features and slender limbs led them into the castle and led them into a palace covered with gray marble.

"I'm Lin Lin, the steward of Frederick Castle. This is the Mirror Palace, where the Duke lives." The young butler's voice was pleasant, and even simple sentences could make people feel comfortable and relaxed.

Sean followed Mars into a special room. There was no window here, and the walls were decorated with all kinds of tiny mirrors. When the door was opened, light shone in, and the whole room immediately became radiant. Brilliant and beautiful, like stars in the night sky.

The brown-haired man stood up from the table and bowed slightly to them.

"His Royal Highness Mars, welcome to come."

"I'm glad you're willing to meet me, Duke Oscar."

The two sat facing each other.Sean came here as an attendant of Mars, and according to the rules, he should go to make tea with Lin Lin.

"Leave it to Lin, whoever comes is a guest." Duke Oscar's words made Sean stop, Lin Lin nodded politely to him, Sean returned to his original position, and stood respectfully behind Mars.

"Duke Oscar, is the affairs of the Northern Territory going well?"

"With the blessing of Her Majesty the Queen, everything went very smoothly."

Lin Lin held up the tray and brought up the hot tea with patterns of golden flowers and plants. To Sean's surprise, the other party prepared four cups, and the extra two cups, one was placed on Duke Oscar's desk, A cup was placed on the empty seat next to His Highness Mars.

Such strange details did not disrupt the rhythm of Mars' words, and Sean listened.As the second prince of the Saint Via Empire, Mars was born a superior person, and he always liked to firmly hold the right to speak during the conversation.

This time is no exception.Mars' speech has always been very artistic. Although he didn't say it outright, the hints of wooing Duke Oscar are already very clear.His tone is not very serious, and will not bring a sense of persecution to the other party.But his attitude is very serious, and he will never make people feel that he is joking.

Mars's words and deeds were perfect, but the man opposite had a mediocre response, and the answers he gave were short and vague.

After an hour of communication, Mars frowned slightly and proposed to leave.

"Please wait a moment, I have prepared a gift for you." Duke Oscar said, "Lin went to get it."

Hearing that he had prepared a gift for himself, Mars thanked him on the face, but he was even more puzzled by Duke Oscar's attitude in his heart.

"Please try this cup of scented tea, which is a unique dried flower in the Northern Territory."

Sean watched Mars take a symbolic sip from the rim of the cup, and then he saw Mars loosen his hand holding the cup.

The teacup was caught by a vine and placed on the table safely.

"Your Highness." Sean stepped forward and called softly. Seeing that Mars had closed his eyes and there was no response, he stretched out his hand to test the other's breath.

"Duke Oscar, what do you mean?" Sean narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Please sit down." Duke Oscar said, "I think you have something to discuss with me."

"I think His Highness Mars has made it very clear just now." Sean sat down and looked at the steaming porcelain tea cup in front of him, "But you don't seem to have any sincerity in the negotiation."

"Indeed." Duke Oscar admitted without hesitation, "Because the person I want to talk to is not him, but you, Sean."