If one didn't experience war up close, it was impossible to understand the cruelty of war.
Modern wars might still pay attention to military discipline and humanitarianism, but in ancient times, regardless of whether it was in the East or the West, war was a barbaric carnival for the victors. Soldiers could slaughter the people of the enemy country, burn, kill, loot, and do whatever they wanted. If a general wanted to stop this kind of thing, he might even lose the morale of the army.
A professional soldier like Cahir was well aware of this. Therefore, when the Nilfgaardian Empire's army broke through the Cintra Castle, he had already taken the initiative to seal off the innermost residence of the King, Queen, and Princesses of Cintra. Ordinary soldiers were forbidden from entering.
He did not care about other places. He could let the soldiers do whatever they wanted. However, he had to do this in order to properly carry out the Emperor's secret order. What if the soldiers killed the Princesses?
As for Queen Calanthe of Cintra, Cahir hoped that she would be more self-aware. It would be best if she committed suicide. Otherwise, even if she was a noble from an enemy nation, he would still feel a little guilty if he killed her. Even if he killed her, he would announce to the public that she had died for her country.
Marriages between the royal families of various countries were very frequent these days. Basically, they were all related. Therefore, even if there was a war between countries, it was a customary rule not to kill noblemen. Otherwise, their reputation would be tarnished, and they would be given the title of "Kinslayer."
It was not that they could not kill noblemen, but that they could not be killed for no reason. They had to have a good reason.
Cahir and his men searched for the two little princesses in an orderly manner. At the same time, they did not forget to visit the rooms where the members of the Cintra Royal Family lived. He had his men search for some luxuries for the Emperor. It was an unspoken rule to embezzle 10% or 20% of the Cintra Royal Family's wealth.
However, he was a little speechless. Queen Calanthe of Cintra did not like to collect luxuries. Everything was simple. Perhaps, in her heart, the kingdom came first.
Princess Olivia, on the other hand, loved luxury. When she had nothing better to do, she would invite the best tailors in the kingdom to make her all kinds of beautiful clothes according to her designs. Her title of "Pearl of the Northern Kingdoms" was also spread when she put on the clothes that the tailors thought were fantastic but surprisingly beautiful.
Princess Olivia would also interact with artists from all over the world. Many famous painters had been fortunate enough to have her face painted. When these paintings finally appeared in the market, Her Royal Highness Princess Olivia's reputation grew.
From a young age, Calanthe had always loved beauty and luxury. Obviously, this was the reason why Calanthe did not like Olivia.
However, this was also Olivia's best disguise. No one knew that this princess could hide so well.
When Cahir arrived at Cirilla and Olivia's room, he was immediately stunned by the unique style of the room. If the King and Queen's room was too shabby and stingy, completely incomparable to the place where the Emperor of the Nilfgaardian Empire lived, then the princesses' room was unique and artistic.
Rumor had it that little Princess Olivia, the "Pearl of the Northern Kingdoms," was extremely talented in the arts. Painting seemed to be the most mediocre of her many talents. What truly amazed people was her musical talent. Many nobles who had listened to her performance would describe the beautiful process as magical when they returned home …
Those who had never heard of her would think that the nobles were definitely paid to listen to her, or that they loved Princess Olivia because of her beauty. However, after hearing her play for themselves, those doubts disappeared.
Unfortunately, those who were qualified to listen to Princess Olivia's live performance had to be at the top of the hierarchy of the Northern Kingdoms. As for the lesser nobles, they could forget about it.
Therefore, there were so many beautiful girls in this world. Why was Olivia called the "Pearl of the Northern Kingdoms?" Of course, she was a princess. Secondly, she was talented. Lastly, and most importantly, no matter where she went, she would always be eye-catching. She had a strong sense of presence, and her beauty was like a painting.
In this world, she was born to be the main character.
Cahill soon found the two portraits that Olivia had drawn of Cirilla. One of them seemed to be angry because she had put on that silly princess dress. The other one was very beautiful. This painting was obviously drawn on a ship. The background was the boundless sea. In the painting, even Cirilla's eyes were filled with love. Perhaps it was because Olivia was the one who had put on Cirilla's clothes? Wearing a gorgeous dress that was wrapped in her sister's aura, and then being her sister's model. Her heart was filled with love …
When he saw these two paintings, he could not help but feel happy. He quickly asked his men to keep them. He thought that the Emperor would value the two princesses. These two paintings were Princess Olivia's works. Princess Cirilla was also in the painting. They would definitely please the Emperor.
Besides, he also collected things that he thought were important, such as Princess Olivia's musical instruments. Maybe he could listen to the legendary fairy music in the future?
In fact, Cahir still felt that the princesses' rooms were too shabby. This small kingdom was too poor. It was far from the riches of the Nilfgaardian Empire.
As he searched, Cahir gradually became anxious. Where were the people of the Queen of Cintra and the two princesses? Did they run away?
If that was the case, it would definitely be the worst possible outcome. He was not worried about where they could run to. He was more worried about being mistakenly killed by some blind soldiers. That would be the end of him.
At this moment, Cahir suddenly received an urgent report. Princess Olivia, the "Pearl of the Northern Kingdoms," had fainted at the edge of the tower. She was one step away from falling off the tower and dying.
When Cahir heard this news, he was almost scared out of his wits. Princess Olivia was the one that the Emperor wanted to bring back. She might even become a concubine or even a queen …
In Cahir's mind, Princess Cirilla was just an extra. The Emperor was most likely interested in the "Pearl of the Northern Kingdoms," Olivia.
When he arrived at the tower, he found that none of his elite knights dared to touch the fainted Princess Olivia. They were waiting for his orders.
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