A Tale of Strategies For the Throne

After insulting Heymos unceremoniously, Garlan stared at Heymos and drank the soup.

Although Heymos frowned, but under Garlan's gaze, he finally swallowed the soup in one gulp.

After swallowing, probably due to the bitter taste in his mouth, he pursed his lips tightly and frowned even more.

"Aren't you going to eat?"

Garlan pointed to the honey biscuits that the maid brought.

Although Heymos frowned bitterly, he still shook his head.

He really doesn't look like he's putting on a show, he really doesn't even bother to glance at his old favorite sweet.

Although Garlan thought it was a bit strange, it was none of his business, so he didn't think much about it.

Thinking that this person is a sick person at any rate, it would not be good for him to say anything hurtful, so he left first after saying hello to Heymos.

Heymos, who was sitting on the bed, took a sip of water to dilute the bitterness in his mouth.

Everyone thinks that his taste is a sweet tooth, but it is not.

Sweetness is not his taste, but because of his childhood experience, he has a strange attachment to sweet things.

It can even be said that for sweets, it is better to say that he has a kind of dependence on sweets than that he likes to eat them.

A habit that is hard to get rid of.

What he wanted was the feeling that the sweet taste spread in his mouth, making him feel relaxed and soothed physically and mentally.

He raised his eyes, and his golden red pupils stared at the back of the departing boy without blinking.

Although his cheeks were still flushed with fever, his eyes were extremely sharp at this moment.

He looked at Garlan with longing, and greed hidden deep in his eyes.

He has found the sweetest taste in the world for him.

It was not only in the mouth, but also felt by the sense of taste... The sweetness seemed to permeate his whole body and even his soul, it was an extremely sweet taste.

So, sweets are no longer enough.

Far from enough.

It is difficult to go from luxury to frugality.

Now, he is not at all interested in the sweetness that only satisfies his tongue.

Heymos lay on the bed and slowly closed his eyes.

…………

When Garlan returned to his residence, in the royal court on the other side, King Kamos was discussing matters here.

The atmosphere in the royal court was not very good.

Because at noon, they received an urgent summons, and there was a change in the Islamic State in the west.

Unlike Aaron Landis, who enjoys spring all year round in most areas, most of the land in Iss in the west is grasslands and deserts, of which deserts account for two-thirds of the country's land. Therefore, Iss is also called For the country of the desert.

The Yis people mainly live on animal husbandry such as horses and sheep, and live on water and pasture. Their living environment is much worse than that of Aaron Landis, who has fertile soil and rich vegetation.

Therefore, when the Yis people are in disaster, they will attack other countries and rob food and living resources from other countries, and Aaron Landis, who is rich in grain, is one of their targets.

"Is was hit by a drought not long ago."

An old man with slightly gray hair said, "So this year they must come to grab food."

"But it's a little earlier than we estimated."

Another person said.

"Although the time has come earlier, our side is almost ready."

"Although the time is short, there must be enough food and grass."

"Yes, three days...no, it can be in place within two days!"

After listening to the reports of the ministers, King Kamos on the throne nodded.

He said: "Two days later, I will lead the army to go out."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shemuer, who was standing on the other side, suddenly took a step forward and spoke in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, the Shamash Temple in Tozes City will be completed soon. If you can't go there, please send a royal envoy to go there."

As soon as Ximuer said it, King Kamos remembered it.

Last month, the governor of Tozeth City reported that the Shamash Temple was about to be completed.

At that time, he planned to go there himself.

In Aaronlandis, although there are a large number of gods, the country does not restrict people's beliefs, but among the gods, only the sun god Shamash and the god of the night are regarded as gods by the Aaronlandis people. Those who believe in the main god are served by the royal family.

Therefore, the temples of these two gods cannot be built privately. They must first apply to the main temple of Shamash in the royal city. After the high priest allows it, they must be approved by King Aaron Landis before they can be built.

When the temples of these two gods are completed, they must also report to the king. The king will either go to the completion ceremony in person or send his envoy to represent him.

King Kamos pondered for a while, and quickly made a decision.

He raised his head and looked at Shemuer.

"Garlan will go to Tozes on my behalf to participate in the completion ceremony of the Shamash Temple."

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers and nobles were startled except Xie Muer who bowed in response.

It's fine to appoint an envoy, but if the prince Garlan is to represent King Aaron Landis to the important temple ceremony...

The implications of this...

Everyone exchanged a deep look with each other.

After the council ended, King Kamos summoned Garlan and told him about it.

Although Garlan was a little surprised when he was suddenly given an errand, he naturally nodded and accepted.

Because the completion of the Shamash Temple was several days away, and the time was short, he had to set off on the second day.

So, as soon as he went back at night, he was busy packing his bags.

After leaving the royal city early the next morning under the escort of five thousand guards, the dizzy Garlan suddenly remembered that he seemed to have forgotten to visit Heymos again before leaving.

……never mind.

Now that Garlan left the royal city, the guardian knight Kaihos will naturally follow him this time.

Garlan also took the little fat man Tal with him. At this moment, the little fat man was riding happily beside him, looking extremely happy.

There was a long cry in the air, and Garlan raised his head, and saw a black shadow passing by under the blue sky.

He rolled his eyes and smiled.

Well, of course the big eagle, Anu, has to be brought along too.

After all, the eagle is also a symbol of the sun god Shamash, so it would be nice to bring it to pretend to be awesome at the inauguration ceremony of the temple.

Garlan galloped his horse while thinking about the map he read last night.

Located in the southwest, Tozes is a city by the sea and the largest and most prosperous seaport in Aaronlandis.

The last time he had been to Tasda he had gone north, and now he was heading south.

…………

Because they all traveled lightly and rode on horseback, and the guards escorting Garlan were also cavalry, so the group traveled very quickly.

After a few days, they arrived in the seaport city of Tozes.

After escorting Prince Garlan to Tozes, the five thousand guards left without stopping.The battle between Aaron Landis and Yisi is about to start, King Kamos has already set off, and they must rush to the Western Front as soon as possible.

The safety of the prince is naturally guarded by the Aaron Landis army stationed in Tozes, and Kaihos and nearly a hundred of his personal guards also stay here.

The governor of Tozes came out to welcome Prince Garlan, and he treated Garlan very respectfully.

Not to mention that Garlan is now the number one heir to the throne, and his current status is still as the representative of King Kamos.

It can be said that disrespect to Garlan is disrespect to His Majesty.

The consul of Tozes naturally did not dare to neglect.

That night, the Consul held a small banquet to welcome Garlan's arrival.

Not many people were invited to this banquet. Apart from Garlan's party and the consul, there were only two or three strangers.

Because it is not a formal banquet, the layout of the venue is more amorous and casual.

The orange-red thick plush felt blanket was spread on the floor, and it was filled with food and wine. Translucent tulle fluttered gently between the columns, and snow-white round cushions were placed around the orange-red felt blanket.

Everyone sat on cushions, surrounded by a square orange blanket, and sat on the ground.

Behind everyone are two young and beautiful maids kneeling, serving them.

Gallan naturally sat at the main seat, Kaihors and Tal sat on his left, and the consul of Tozes sat on Garlan's right.

He smiled and introduced the people sitting beside him to Garlan.

These middle-aged men in extremely gorgeous clothes are all wealthy local businessmen in Tozes City, and each of them owns a large fleet for maritime trade.

Garlan nodded slightly.

One of the chubby middle-aged men looked at him with a smile, with a little earnestness in his eyes.

After toasting Garlan with a glass of wine, the man suddenly turned around and waved.

A little crisp bell sounded.

Garlan followed the sound and saw that small bell was worn on a slender wrist.

The long black hair was coiled up, revealing a graceful neck like a swan.

Two strands of black hair fell from the cheeks, and the ends fell on the high chest.

A young girl came slowly, the pure gold ornaments on her chest and arms set off her honey-colored skin, her small face was covered with a layer of tulle, it was almost transparent, no different from not being covered, but covered It adds a bit of seductive atmosphere to the girl.

It can be seen that the slender waist is almost exposed under the transparent tulle, and a fiery red gemstone is embedded on the side of the small navel, adding a touch of style.

The middle-aged wealthy businessman greeted her.

"Hurry up and salute the prince."

The beautiful girl obediently responded, knelt down and saluted Garlan.

The middle-aged man turned his head back with a smile, and said to Garlan, "Your Highness, this is my daughter, who just gave birth not long ago."

Not knowing what this man was doing to introduce his daughter to him, Garlan was a little baffled.

But since the man introduced him, he smiled politely, nodded, and didn't say anything.

Garlan didn't say anything, but the man still approached eagerly.

"What do you think of the little girl?"

How is your daughter asking me why?

Garlan muttered impatiently in his heart.

But on the surface, he continued to maintain an awkward yet polite smile.

"You have a beautiful daughter."

he answered politely.

Then, he reached out to pick up a glass of honey water with ice cubes brought by the maid behind him, and took a sip.

The middle-aged man's eyes brightened slightly, and he leaned forward, getting closer to Garlan.

"Then, Your Highness, look—"

He smiled and said, "Does my daughter have the honor to be your concubine to serve you?"

puff--!

Garlan spat out a gulp of honey water.

For a moment, he was so choked that he couldn't speak.