A Tale of Strategies For the Throne

Among the Northlands with the harshest environment, among the most powerful Northland Legion other than King Aaron Landis' Guards, and even among Aaron Landis' deadly enemies, the Geshurians, they are called The young man known as the 'Black Knight of Hell' has been in trouble recently.

A person favored by God.

Many people have sighed with envy.

Heymos's innate talent, his strong will and his incomprehensible efforts made him stand out from the crowd.

You know, except for the difficult period when he was struggling in the slums when he was young, Heymos has almost never encountered anything that can make him distressed.

Even in the most dangerous battlefield, he has always been that tough and tough existence like a banner.

Although he never showed it in front of others, perhaps because of what happened in his childhood, Heymos has always been a cold-hearted and self-centered person.

He never put other people's affairs in his eyes, let alone his heart, and he never cared about other people's thoughts.

Therefore, very few people can make him have emotional fluctuations.

And at this moment, it was the very few, or the only teenagers who could arouse his emotions that made him fall into distress.

When Oppada exposed his thoughts that had been buried for a long time, he also felt that maybe it was just because he attached too much importance and closeness to Gallan, which gave Oppada an illusion.

However, after having such a dream that night, and even talking to Garlan in his sleep because of it..., he finally recognized the reality.

That dull-looking Tasdar man indeed saw through his mind without knowing it at a glance.

For a moment, Heymos was a little confused.

He has always regarded that child as an existence that no one can touch, not even himself.

It was like treating a fragile and incomparably beautiful treasure, he had always held it in his hands carefully, unwilling to let the child suffer any harm.

Now, he had such a dream, which made him feel an indescribable sense of guilt.

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Garlan and his party were playing all the way, stopping and going, and advancing very slowly. King Kamos, who had been waiting anxiously in the king's city, finally couldn't hold back after sending a letter to urge Kaihos to no avail.

This time, he simply sent a thousand cavalry commander and guards to pick them up.

Among the people he sent, Heymos, the priest of the God of the Night, also came along with him.

Heymos thought for a long time, and finally decided to discuss this distressing issue with his stern-mouthed confidant.

Because, his subordinate has a lover who has been in love for six years and has a wealth of experience in this kind of thing, so he must be able to give him good advice.

So, one evening, in the courtyard of a nobleman's residence where he was temporarily staying, Heymos started a conversation with his confidant and subordinate.

"Suo Jia, I remember, you have a lover, don't you?"

As the god of the night, Suo Jia, who has always been cunning, was a little confused by his master's question at this moment.

Although he is still tall, his body is not considered strong, and he has no strength value.However, as the most cunning strategist under the command of Prince Heymos, his position is unshakable.

And his greatest use is naturally to advise his master and make various plans.

However, after getting along for many years, this was the first time that Suo Jia heard an inquiry about his private affairs from his master who was always indifferent to other people's private affairs.

Moreover, the question was such an explosive topic, and he, who always thought he was resourceful, was stunned for a while.

But as an excellent and loyal subordinate, he will never refuse any request from his master.

Therefore, after Suo Jia was stunned for a moment, he immediately reacted.

He bowed slightly, and then answered Heymos' question.

"Yes, Your Highness, I think you should have seen her."

"Well, I've seen it."

Speaking of this matter, Heymos was also a little puzzled.

Suo Jia, a man with no strength, had a lover who was a female knight with strong strength.

"You love her very much?"

"Yes, Your Highness."

To Heymos's question, Suo Jia answered very simply.

"She is the only lover I have identified in my life."

He is a follower of the God of the Night, and scheming and cunning are normal things for him.

But only for his beloved, he will not deceive the slightest.

After a long silence, Heymos didn't ask any more questions. He just sat there, silent, stroking the lapis lazuli earrings on his ears with his fingers.

Heymos didn't speak, so Suo Jia naturally couldn't speak.

He stood on one side, his mind spinning rapidly, secretly thinking about the purpose of the prince asking him to say these words.

After a long time, Heymos spoke again.

"What's it like to love someone?"

He says,

"No... What was your reaction and feeling at the beginning that made you sure that you fell in love with her?"

Suo Jia's heart skipped a beat for an instant.

He looked at Heymos' fingers stroking the lapis lazuli earrings, and instantly understood.

When he was in the Northland, many people speculated that the reason why Heymos was not interested in any women in the boring Northland was because he had a crush in the royal city.

And that lapis lazuli earring was a gift from the prince's lover.

Now it seems that His Royal Highness Heymos may have met that person again.

It's just that the prince who has never been in a relationship doesn't seem to understand his own intentions, so he asks himself who has a lover.

Thinking of this, Suo Jia began to answer cautiously and carefully.

In order to avoid making mistakes, what he said are some common descriptions that can be seen in those poems about love.

"Well... When you see her, you will be very happy, and you want to keep looking at her and being with her all the time."

"When you get close to her, your heart will beat endlessly. No matter what she says, it will be the most beautiful voice in your ears."

"You will always think of her figure in your mind... Her smile is better than any beautiful scenery... Even if you are as noble as you, you will be willing to bow your head in front of her, just to beg for her mercy... ..."

Just when Suo Jia said this, Heymos suddenly interjected.

"Like you, you can beat and scold at will?"

When Suo Jia got along with that female knight, he occasionally caught a glimpse of it inadvertently.

Suo Jia, who was always arrogant and cunning in front of others, was like a big dog wagging its tail in front of that female knight, extremely attentive.

And that female knight seems to be a woman with a very strong personality, who often strikes at the slightest disagreement.

Suo Jia: "..."

This is fun, how about fun!

Your Highness, how can a beautiful person like you who has never experienced a relationship understand the sweetness of flirting between lovers?

Heymos shook his head.

"Suo Jia, don't fool me, I know where the things you just said come from."

He said, "You only want me to answer me, what convinced you that you were in love with that knight lady?"

Suo Jia paused for a moment.

He seemed to be meditating, and seemed to be recalling that sweet memory of the past.

Then, he spoke.

"Your Highness, I actually don't know too well, but..."

He says,

"The moment that figure comes into your line of sight, no matter how far away, no matter how small the corner is, at that moment, you can't see anything else except that figure."

"At this point, you have completely fallen into it."

He went on talking.

"If that's the case, then I'm afraid you are..."

Heymos didn't hear what Suoga said.

Because at this moment, on the other side of the courtyard, Garlan's figure appeared at the end of the gravel path.

It was obviously far away from him, and it was obviously only in a corner of his peripheral vision, but the moment the boy's figure appeared, everything else in his sight disappeared.

Even Suo Jia, who was right in front of his eyes, seemed to have disappeared.

[When he appears in your sight, everything in the world will fade in your eyes. 】

[You will never see the others. 】

It turned out to be the case.

The lapis lazuli earrings on the fingertips that he stroked so smooth felt a bit of coolness piercing the heart.

The golden-red pupils deeply reflected the figure of the blond boy, as if he wanted to imprint it in the deepest part of his pupils.

"Your Highness, if you really can't confirm your mood, then you just have to think about it."

Suo Jia's voice sounded in his ears again.

"Just imagine, if that person fell in love with someone else, left you, and was with another person... eh!"

The voice of the priest in Tsing Yi suddenly cut off in half.

Because at this moment, he felt some kind of shocking evil spirit suddenly emanating from his master.

A terrible breath that is almost overwhelming.

Don't even think about it.

Suojia's understatement made Heymos' heart beat violently in an instant.

Garlan would leave him.

Will go to people other than him.

Just hearing what Suo Jia said, Heymos almost couldn't restrain the killing intent that suddenly rose from his body.

Garlan would go where he couldn't reach.

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Don't even think about it.

No one should try to do that.

Once the desire burning from the deepest part of the body is ignited, it can no longer be stopped.

Getting bigger and hotter.

His body was burning, the blood in his whole body made him unable to restrain his desire to hold her in his arms like in a dream.

That's his.

His eyes were fixed on Garlan's body in the distance of the courtyard without blinking, and Heymos' fixed gaze was like a chain entwining him at this moment.

That man belonged to him—

He thought so firmly, resolutely, and even ruthlessly.

……

"If the person you like has a crush on you and doesn't know that you like him too, what should you do?"

Without hesitation, Heymos once again asked his dog-headed military adviser... no, it was his confidant adviser.

Suo Jia felt that he was a bit bitter.

He is a counselor, a counselor who advises on the battlefield and in politics, but why is his master asking him about love affairs?

What is he?Have you taken part-time job as the love priest under Avdomir, the goddess of love and beauty?

However, no matter how much the priest of the God of the Night slandered, he still had to do his best to plan for Heymos.

After all, His Highness discussed such intimate matters with him because he trusted him.

He didn't want to lose His Highness's trust in him because of this kind of thing.

And according to what His Highness said, the two of them are in love with each other in the first place, and it is very simple, as long as His Highness says...

No no no, that's not okay.

Suo Jia's eyeballs rolled.

As His Highness's counselor, no matter what kind of thing, under what circumstances, he must seek the greatest benefit for His Highness.

The one who pours out his love first is always in a slightly inferior position in the relationship.

Just like him and his lover, the one who falls in love first is always the loser.

Therefore, he had to find a way to let the person His Highness admired express his love to His Highness first.

"Your Highness, this is very simple."

Suo Jia made up his mind and made his suggestion.

"Since that person doesn't know your feelings, then you must give some hints to make that person feel that you are different and special to him, and let him realize your feelings."

Known as the 'Black Knight of Hell', the black-haired prince who is invincible and powerful on the battlefield is completely blank on how to pursue his beloved. I am afraid that he is not as good as those thirteen or fourteen years younger than him in the royal city. The noble children who started hooking up with girls, little kids.

Therefore, he continued to ask calmly.

"How to do it specifically?"

It took more than a year to catch up with the female knight, and the priest of the God of the Night, who has rich practical experience in this area, began to teach his Highness the opportunity without reservation and with confidence.

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Garlan has been a little depressed these two days.

For some unknown reason, Heymos' attitude towards him suddenly became cold.

When walking in the past, Heymos was always by his side unless necessary, but these two days he went to the front of the team to take the lead.

They didn't eat with him anymore, and they used to sleep in their bedrooms next to each other, and they seemed to be deliberately separated these two days.

At the end of the day, Garlan couldn't see the shadow of Heymos.

He even took the initiative to find Heymos, and before he could say a few words, he would ask him to leave first because he had something to deal with, and he seemed unwilling to talk to him.

what happened?

Garlan thought in confusion.

Is Heymos mad?

Did he do something to make Heymos angry the other day?

Even when we soaked in the hot springs together that day, they were all fine.

He thought about it over and over again, but he really couldn't figure out where he made Heymos angry.

Heymos didn't want to talk to him anymore, this was the first time this happened.

So the boy was depressed.

Even if he wants to take Nega to travel around the mainland in the future, Aaron Landis still has to be his strong backing.

He has already made plans to let Heymos be his most solid backer.

With Heymos around, there should not be many people who dare to provoke him, so that he can make himself as arrogant as possible... No, it is to ensure his own safety as much as possible.

If Heymos had a falling out with him...

And, more than that, Garlan still had a strange feeling in his heart.

Ever since he was a child, Heymos has always been very kind to himself, and he is very indifferent to others, but he is born to be extremely doting and pampering to himself.

He was used to Heymos being special to him.

Now, this special suddenly disappeared... For some reason, Garlan felt that he was not used to it, and felt a little uncomfortable.

In the evening, after finding a place to stay again, Garlan thought hard for a long time, but he didn't understand how he had offended Heymos.

Simply, with a sudden heart, he ran straight to Heymos, wanting to ask straight to the point.

"...Are you angry?"

"I do not have."

Heymos replied lightly.

"But, you've been..."

"What's up?"

"........."

... ignore me.

Feeling that he would be ashamed to say such a thing like a child having a temper tantrum, Garlan pursed his lips tightly and did not speak.

He lowered his eyes, looking a little lonely.

Heymos looked at the young man in front of him with his head slightly lowered, his thin eyelashes drooping down, casting a light shadow on his fair cheeks.

The soft skin on the face makes people want to touch it just by looking at it.

And the desolate look on the young man's face made people feel a little distressed at a glance.

However, Heymos held back.

Suo Jia's idea is indeed very useful.

Only two days later, Garlan couldn't hold back and came to him on his own initiative.

Next, the second thing you should do is...

"Sorry, Garlan, I avoided you these two days because I lied to you last time, so I don't know how to face you."

The boy with his head down raised his head all of a sudden, and stared at him with wide golden eyes.

"I lied to you and said no... Actually, I already have someone I like."

"Really?"

Garlan's eyes lit up, and he grabbed Heymos' arm.

After waiting and looking forward to waiting for so many years, I finally waited for this day to come.

He couldn't help but feel happy for a while, thinking that Heymos is so strong, he must be strong in that aspect, once he has a lover, then the child must be able to handle things in minutes - as long as he thinks of this, he is so excited The voice has changed a bit.

...the voice trembled a little.

It seems that Garlan is really nervous about having someone he likes.

Although Heymos felt a little distressed when he looked at the boy who was staring straight at him, Suo Jia said.

It was necessary to do this, provoking Garlan with such words, in order to force his mind out.

Otherwise, this well-behaved boy might hide his feelings for the rest of his life.

Moreover, for Garlan's fierce reaction, he was inexplicably a little happy in his heart.

Then, it's time to move on to step three.

"Actually, I have liked him very much since I was a child. However, when this feeling became like this, I don't know myself."

You can't say it outright, it will scare people, and maybe it will make the other party avoid it even more.

Suo Jia told him so.

Therefore, it is best to let the other party realize it by themselves.

This will allow the other party to have the greatest surprise and touch.

"I have been watching him since I was a child. We can meet almost every day, and we can talk every day... Maybe it's because the distance is too close, so I can't feel my heart."

"Then we separated for four years, and four years later, he is still the most important person in my heart."

Heymos stared deeply at the boy in front of him, his voice was low and full of special emotions.

He believed that it had reached such a point.

Garlan would definitely understand the meaning of his words.

"Four years later, when I met him again, at that moment, I was completely bewitched by him..."

"I know that there is a huge obstacle between us, which will make many people look down. However, I have made up my mind that no matter what happens, I also want him to always be by my side-he must Stay by my side."

The golden-red eyes looked at Garlan without blinking, and there were many incomprehensible and even a little dangerous expressions in those eyes.

He said: "...do you understand, Garlan?"

"This, this... I..."

Garlan stared at Heymos with wide eyes, his face full of disbelief.

He was so surprised that he stuttered a bit.

"Could it be...Could it be that the person you like is...is..."

The boy swallowed a mouthful of saliva, as if he had been choked, and made a very surprised sound.

"Taputi?!!"

Heymos: "..."