A Tale of Strategies For the Throne

"Or, I'll kiss you here right now."

Heymos's face was approaching, his tone was obviously very calm, but it inexplicably gave off a great sense of oppression.

Those words made Garlan angry and nervous at the same time.

He knew that what Heymos said was definitely not just words.

You know, it's not just Kayhos who is here now, the head of the Royal Knights Sage and the other two knight commanders are standing by and watching.

But even so, forcibly kissing him in public...

This guy Heymos can really do it!

Especially when Heymos took advantage of his unpreparedness and coaxed him to come in by himself, and then caught him all at once.

With Garlan's own strength, he absolutely couldn't break free from Heymos' hands holding his shoulders at this moment.

Now when he thought of how he came in without any precaution, Garlan couldn't help scolding himself in his heart for being stupid, like a rabbit that jumped into a trap on its own initiative.

Seeing that Garlan pursed his lips and didn't know what he was thinking, and kept silent for a long time, Heymos' eyes turned cold, and he bowed his head and came over without saying a word.

Garlan was taken aback by his action, but he didn't dare to cover his mouth with his hands—it would be too obvious, so he had to forcefully cup Heymos' face with both hands.

"Don't move!"

The young man said bitterly, raised his head and glared at the other party.

It was just because Sa Ge was right behind the prison door, he didn't dare to speak loudly, the volume was too low, although he thought it was an angry reprimand, but it really didn't have any deterrent effect.

As soon as Heymos's melancholy voice was deliberately suppressed into a small, low voice, it was automatically beautified by him into a soft coquettish voice, which was light in his heart like a feather. Scratched lightly.

Coupled with the golden eyes staring up at him... Heymos had the urge to kiss directly without hesitation.

However, he managed to restrain himself in the end.

Because he also knew very well that if he really went on kissing like this, Garlan would definitely fall out with him, and would definitely ignore him for a long time.

Garlan was not someone who could be coaxed easily.

As soon as he changed his mind, Garlan began to whisper to him about the origin of the scar on his arm.

The words he said immediately interrupted Heymos's thoughts, and made his face darken slightly.

He also lowered his voice and whispered a few words to Garlan.

If it was normal, Garlan would probably argue with him very unconvinced, and confront him.

But now, maybe because he was frightened by his threat just now, he was afraid that he would really kiss his boy in public and act very well.As soon as he spoke, Garlan nodded obediently, but while nodding, he looked at himself with that vigilant look.

That nervous little appearance made Heymos both annoyed and amused.

Thinking of the bloodstains on Garlan's arm, he felt a little uncomfortable.

But when he thought of the scene Garlan said about using his own body to threaten Sage, the eyes he looked at Garlan became extremely soft, and the bottom of his heart almost couldn't suppress a trace of pity.

In this world, there is only this one person who can soften his heart so that he is not like himself at all.

There is only one person, even if he is only slightly injured, it makes him feel very distressed.

In this way, in the eyes of those around him, Heymos and Garlan were standing together like this, one was lightly held by the shoulders, the other lightly held the other's face in both hands, talking to each other in a low voice.

From the side view of this picture, it seems that the two are rubbing each other's ears and temples as if there is no one else around, so the attitudes between them are so intimacy.

It's quite rare, even brothers wouldn't be so close to each other, would they?

Captain Sako thought so in his heart.

Remembering that Garlan did the thing that threatened him in order to protect Heymos, his dissatisfaction with Garlan was a little less in his heart.

This is quite rare.

After all, for the members of the Royal Knights, they have long been used to things like those brothers in the royal family, even father and son who cut off their love for the throne and tried their best to kill each other.

Their Royal Knights will be loyal to the victor who ascends the throne, and serve as a sharp sword in the king's hand, killing the loser.

Such a thing did not happen in the previous generation, purely because the only child of King Aaron Landis was King Kamos.

However, there are two princes who have the right to inherit in this generation.

Although the two princes seem to be in a good relationship now, how long can they last for each other in the face of the temptation of the supreme throne?

This thought flashed through the head of Sage.

However, before he could think about it, the two princes who talked together in an 'intimate' manner had finished their conversation and walked towards him.

His Excellency Sa subconsciously stepped aside from the cell door, and glanced at Prince Garlan who came out first.

What made him feel a little inexplicable was that Prince Garlan's face at this moment showed a look of escape.

Before Sako could figure it out, Heymos, who was walking past him, suddenly looked sideways at him.

As a martial artist, his sensitivity to crisis made all his muscles tense for a moment.

It's not fear, but the instinct to deal with an extremely dangerous opponent inspired by a warrior.

But Heymos just glanced at him and turned away.

Sako couldn't help but feel a little strange.

If it was because of being forcibly imprisoned in the dungeon by himself, Sako could understand why Prince Heymos looked at him like that.

However, before that, he had met Prince Heymos a few times, but he had never been looked at with that kind of eyes. Why this time...

…………

Prince Heymos was 'escorted' back to his palace by a team of knights arranged by the head of Sage. This team of knights will be responsible for monitoring him in the palace until the matter is over.

The news spread throughout the entire palace almost instantly. At the same time, it was Prince Garland who persuaded the head of the royal knights, Sako, to let him release Prince Heymos. Word spread.

Many people were surprised by this. After all, the rigidity of royal knights is well known, and Sage, the head of the regiment, is even more rigid. A single intestine runs from head to toe without even turning a corner. .

You Si couldn't help being amazed at Prince Garlan's ability to convince the head of Sage, who behaved like a rock.

The Chief Director, who wanted to convict Heymos, was in a very bad mood about this matter.

But he also knew that even if he went to Sage, Sage would never talk to him, so he could only continue to ponder whether there was a better way depressed.

Anyway, as long as Prince Heymos is not cleared of his suspicions for a day, he is justified in convicting him, and he can gain the reputation of not fearing power.

So, soon, it was obvious that someone was behind the scenes, and this matter, which was originally kept secret and only some people knew, quickly spread throughout the palace.

And the wind direction is obviously wrong.

It is said that the royal knights stick to their duties, guard the soldiers, and refuse to obey Prince Heymos' orders. Prince Heymos, who felt that he was provoked, killed the two knights who disobeyed him, and took away I got a soldier talisman.

But now, relying on his status as a prince, he firmly refused to admit that he had killed those two knights.

Because of his noble status, others have nothing to do with him, so now he does not need to be punished, and continues to stay comfortably in his palace.

After all, Heymos had been away from the palace for many years, and not long after he came back. Many people in the palace were not familiar with him. At most, they had heard of his great reputation in leading the army to continuously defeat the Gaishu army on the battlefield in the Northland and shocking everyone.

Coupled with Heymos' fierce aura formed by years of fighting all over his body, as well as a bit of evil spirit that occasionally leaked out, many people in the palace subconsciously felt that Prince Heymos was terrible and a murderous person. So they are quite afraid of it.

So, when the previous rumor came out, many people in the palace talked behind their backs.

People who are not very clear about the facts subconsciously think that Heymos is the murderer based on their own impression of Prince Heymos.

And the fact that Heymos escaped punishment as a prince also made many people dissatisfied.

Even if you are a prince, you can't kill people at will.

If one day Prince Heymos doesn't like someone, can he kill that person?

After all, there is nothing wrong with killing a royal knight.

It's fine to kill a slave or an untouchable, and they don't bother to care about it, but the royal knights can be regarded as members of the aristocratic class.

Heymos didn't respond to the turmoil in the palace.

Since he returned to the palace, he has been staying there quietly, not taking a step outside the palace gate, as if he had completely disappeared in the palace.

And his silence seemed to be an acquiescence, which made the rumors unfavorable to him spread more and more crazily.

Obviously someone is behind the scenes.

Just when the public opinion in the palace was almost one-sided and extremely unfavorable to Heymos, a sudden news suddenly caused an uproar in the palace.

When discussing the matter of Heymos again, Prince Garlan, who had been silent from the beginning to the end, suddenly spoke up at the end of the meeting amidst the debates among the crowd.

He said, since no one can come up with a good solution, then simply leave the matter to Shamash, the god of justice. The just Shamash has the insight to see through all conspiracies and darkness, and he will surely be able to easily find out the real truth. murderer.

Garlan's words stunned everyone.

Let the sun god Shamash find the murderer?

How to find it?

The blond prince sitting on the obsidian seat smiled slightly.

"The lion is the messenger of Shamash, the holy beast of my Aaron Landis."

He said confidently,

"I think it will definitely let Shamash's will descend on it, and find out the real murderer."

Everyone: "..."

Everyone present looked at each other for a while, looking at the smiling Prince Garlan, someone finally couldn't help but speak.

"Prince Garlan, this is a little bit inappropriate..."

Let a lion identify the murderer.

No matter how you look at it, it's not reliable.

Although it is said that the lion is the sacred beast of Aaron Landis and the symbol of Shamash, it is enough to deceive the foolish people below. They know very well that although these lions are ferocious and majestic, they are only one after all. Just a beast.

Why, a mere beast can help you find the murderer?

Just kidding?

Everyone was so slandering in their hearts, and then they wanted to deny Garlan's completely unreliable suggestion.

However, Garlan's next sentence abruptly blocked everyone's objections.

"Why, are you doubting that Shamash will not be able to give us a fair sentence?"

The words that everyone was about to say got stuck in their throats.

Who dares to say in public that he doubts the might of the great Shamash?

What's more, in the side hall, several high priests of Shamash are staring at this side.

That's it.

Some people think so.

If Prince Garlan wants to mess around, let him do it. Anyway, he proposed to do this, and if he fails to end it, he will lose face and have nothing to do with them.

【The Wise Prince】.

This time, the chief director who didn't say a word snorted coldly in his heart.

This little prince really took himself seriously.

After being praised by those foolish people in Wangcheng, I really think that I am very 'wise'.

The Chief Secretary felt that his heart was clear.

The reason why Prince Garlan has the reputation of being a wise man is actually because King Kamos secretly praised him.

This naive and ignorant little prince likes to meddle in other people's affairs, he will intervene when he sees injustice, he thinks that he is fair and wise in dealing with things, although he has won the favor of those foolish people, he does not know how many nobles' interests have been damaged by it.

It's just that with the backing of King Kamos, everyone didn't care about him, and just complimented him a few times.

Whether it is the 'Knight of the Scorching Sun' Kaihos, or the confidant of King Kamos, the High Priest of Shemur, I am afraid that they were ordered by King Kamos to help Prince Garlan. The little prince gained a reputation as a wise man.

The reason why King Kamos did this is also very simple.

In the past few years, Prince Heymos fought in the north and gained a great reputation.

But everyone knew that King Kamos favored Prince Garlan, so he deliberately made people praise Prince Garlan's wise name in the royal city, so as to suppress the reputation of Prince Heymos.

Anyway, many people in the palace think so.

Just and wise?

Ah.

There is no such person in this world.

But it's just acting.

Being selfless is something only a god can do.

…………

In this way, this sensational news spread throughout the palace, amidst the discussions among the crowd, the next day came.

It was still a sunny day, the blue sky was cloudless, and the bright light shone down on the earth.

On the huge square in front of the main hall, all the people in the palace were gathered here.

The huge statues of the gods of Aaron Landis stand around the square, as if the gods are looking down on the world.

Everyone was gathered in the square, standing honestly, dazedly, or anxiously, and many people were looking left and right anxiously.

Sitting on the seats on the side of the high platform in the square, the right secretary, the chief secretary, etc., looked at the dense crowd in the square, with different expressions on their faces, and they didn't know what they were thinking in their hearts.

The head of the royal knights, Sage, and the captain of the guard who was in charge of sealing off the palace stood on the other side, looking down at the people below with awe-inspiring eyes, searching among the countless people with their sharp eyes.

In such a slightly depressing atmosphere, the figure that appeared in the square attracted everyone's attention.

One man and one lion.

Blinded by bright sunlight.

Beside the blond prince, the thick mane of the huge lion fluttered in the wind, making it look even more majestic.

It walked slowly beside Garlan, majestic and heroic.

The terrifying might of the King of Beasts caused everyone in the square to bow their heads in fear, not daring to take a second look.

…………

The Chief Director sitting on the high platform looked at Garlan, his heart was not disturbed, and he just waited to watch with cold eyes.

This little prince was really spoiled by King Kamos and was so ignorant of the world.

Look, as soon as King Kamos is absent, as soon as Ximuer is absent, and Kaihos doesn't care about it, this so-called 'sage prince' will make a foolish move and do such an innocent and stupid thing.

Use a beast to find the real culprit.

Thank goodness he figured it out.

With so many people, under the watchful eyes of everyone, and King Kamos was not around, no one helped him clean up the aftermath.

This will not end, and the title of the so-called 'wise prince' will be ruined today.

The Chief Secretary thought to himself.

fair enough.

Once the little prince's reputation is gone, it will be easier to fiddle with it.