Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation With the sound of the horn, Laurist held a grand welcome ceremony to welcome the second prince, Marquis Sissy, and Duke Fisablun. Standing beside him was Princess Sylvia. Hearing that her godmother, the Great Swordmaster Sandy, was coming to see her, Princess Sylvia was extremely excited. She insisted on going with Laurist to welcome her.
Standing beside Laurist were Duke Kenneth and Count Shahin. As for Count Phelim and Ferocious Tiger Ross of the Flying Tiger Legion, they were escorting the second prince and his party back.
Fatty Shi and Viscount Eddis, the acting castellan of Wenderbri Kingdom, were also standing behind Laurist. The two were arguing in low voices. Viscount Eddis understood why Laurist appointed him as the acting castellan of Wenderbri Kingdom. He hoped to use his business skills to restore Wenderbri Kingdom to its former glory as the number one livestock trading center in the northeast region. The quarrel with Fatty Shi was because they had different opinions about the layout of the new livestock trading market in Wenderbri Kingdom.
Fatty Shi thought that the new livestock trading market could be placed outside the city to avoid negative effects on the residents. After all, a large number of livestock entering the city would have a huge impact on the environment. Back then, the second prince had ordered for the market to be demolished because of the impact on the surrounding environment. On the other hand, Viscount Eddis thought that Wenderbri Kingdom had more land and fewer people. Arranging the trading market in the city was mainly to ensure safety. As for environmental pollution, a large area in the city could be specially designated to avoid affecting the people's livelihood.
Fatty Shi retorted that although there were few residents in Wenderbri Kingdom, it did not mean that there would still be people after the opening of the market. Merchants and craftsmen who heard the news would naturally flock to settle in the city. Governance needed to be forward-looking. Placing the livestock trading market outside the city would prevent it from moving again. This way, as the city's population increased, there would be no need to move the trading market. Otherwise, it would be troublesome to move it again.
However, Viscount Eddis thought that placing the trading market outside the city would pose a great threat to the city's defenses. From a security point of view, it was not advisable. However, Fatty Shi arrogantly stated that no one in the northeast region would dare to offend the Norton Family. As long as the Norton Family's armed forces were present, safety would not be a problem …
Although Viscount Edis was worried, he still accepted Fatty Shi's proposal to set up the livestock market outside the city. However, he wondered how many years it would take for the Royal City of Wenderbri to return to the bustling streets of the past. Seeing his worried look, Fatty Shi secretly told him that Loriste was preparing to send troops to attack the four central duchies. When the time came, the looted craftsmen and leather traders would be arranged here. The recovery of the capital of Wendelbri would not be far off. Only then did Viscount Eddis' worry turn into joy.
A light cavalry appeared in the distance. Seeing the welcoming crowd, he took out his horn and blew a long horn. The second prince and the others had arrived.
"Play!" Viscount Eddis ordered.
The welcoming song began. This was the grandest ceremony a lesser lord could give to a greater lord. Loriste sat on his horse, his face expressionless. Princess Sylvia, on the other hand, had a look of longing on her face. It seemed that she really missed her godmother, the Great Swordswoman Sandy.
A steed galloped wildly on the road in the distance. It was the second prince who had heard that Loriste was here to welcome him, so he took the lead and galloped over. His passionate shout came from afar, "Haha, Loke, my brother, I haven't seen you for a long time. I missed you so much."
You didn't want me to die, you just wanted me to die. Loriste muttered to himself, but he had no choice but to get off his horse and bow on the road. "Your Majesty, your loyal servant pays his respects to you!"
The galloping horse stood up. The second prince pulled on the reins and flew down. He strode forward and hugged Loriste. "Loke, my brother, how are you?"
Loriste also hugged the second prince passionately and smiled. "Your Majesty, I am finally relieved to see that you are safe and sound. You should know that after receiving the news that you went to the Fisablon Family's territory, I couldn't eat or sleep well. I was always on edge. Only now can I breathe a sigh of relief. Your Majesty, as the king of the Andinac Kingdom, you can't be so reckless in the future … "
The second prince looked at Loriste's glowing face and thought to himself, Is this how you look when you can't eat or sleep well? I think you can't wait for me to go and not return. However, his face showed an apologetic expression. "Alright, Loke, you know that if I had said that I was going to the Fisablon Family's territory, you would have stopped me. This matter concerns the future of the kingdom, so I had to take this risk. Fortunately, Duke Fisablon is a righteous person and has returned to the embrace of the kingdom. My stubbornness this time has paid off. "
Laurist had a fake smile on his face as he gazed at Grand Duke Fisablon and the great swordmaster Sandy beside him, who were approaching on horseback behind the second prince. He smiled faintly and said, "This is truly a matter worthy of celebration. Your Majesty, you actually managed to subdue the famous Prairie God of War. This is truly beyond my expectations. I originally thought that if something happened to you, I would send troops to the Eastern Barren Province to uproot the Fisablon Family … "
These words were very rude and loud. It was obvious that Duke Fisablon and the Great Swordmaster, who had just dismounted from their horses, heard them. Duke Fisablon's body shook, but his face was expressionless. The Great Swordmaster beside him was angered. "You dare?"
Laurist chuckled and asked, "What do you think? Great Swordmaster Fairy, long time no see. It seems like you're having a good time in the capital … "
The Great Swordmaster Fairy's face alternated between green and white. She suddenly remembered how she had been captured by Loriste in the swamp of Egret Lake. She couldn't help but feel a sense of fear when facing Loriste now. Even if Duke Fisablon was standing beside her, she wouldn't dare to pull out her sword and behave atrociously towards Loriste. Fortunately, Princess Silvia, who was behind Loriste, pinched Loriste harshly and rushed into the arms of the Great Swordmaster Fairy, resolving the awkwardness.
"Uh …" The second prince appeared. "Brother Locke, I know that the relationship between the Norton Family and the Fisablon Family isn't very harmonious. There was even a war two years ago. But now, Duke Fisablon has returned to the kingdom and is willing to do his best for the great cause of unifying the kingdom. You've also married Princess Silvia. Speaking of which, we're already relatives. So, Brother Locke, you should be magnanimous. As the Duke of the Northern Lands, you should set an example for all the nobles. As your brother and the king, I also hope that the Norton Family and the Fisablon Family can reconcile, so that the people of the northeast region of the kingdom can live a peaceful and happy life … "
Loriste really wanted to punch the second prince in the face. What did he mean by acting like a good boy? Just look at him now. You think you're so great? You think you can stand up straight just because you have the support of the Fisablon Family? Who knows what that old fox Duke Fisablon is thinking. Does he really think that the Fisablon Family will obediently submit to you, the king? The old man just wants to break the stalemate.
But looking at the second prince's sincere expression, Loriste calmed down immediately. He knew very well that the second prince understood Duke Fisablon's intentions, but he didn't care. In fact, he was even happy to see the Fisablon Family and the Norton Family become enemies. The second prince was very happy and happy to be able to cause trouble for the alliance of the four families in the north. Anyway, he could just sit back and watch the show in the imperial capital. He might even be eager for the fight to get more intense.
Loriste bowed slightly. "The Norton Family is willing to follow the orders of His Majesty. As long as the Fisablon Family acts according to the rules set by the four families in the north, we will naturally not be hostile to them. It is a joyous occasion for the people of the northeast region to be able to get along well with each other."
Hehe, acting according to the rules set by the four families in the north, the Fisablon Family could only wait to be squeezed to the end. Loriste wasn't willing to let the Fisablon Family off so easily. He didn't care if Duke Fisablon's granddaughter was the queen of the kingdom. He wouldn't do the story of the farmer and the snake. Since the Fisablon Family, this ferocious beast, was locked in a cage, there was no way it could get out.
"This …" The second prince was also speechless. It was obvious that Loriste wouldn't listen to his orders and wouldn't let the Fisablon Family off. At this moment, he couldn't shed all pretense of cordiality. Fortunately, at this moment, Duke Kempes, Count Shahin, Fatty Shi, and Viscount Edis came up to greet him. This prevented Loriste from saying anything harsh and embarrassing everyone.
The carriage carrying the queen had also arrived, and Queen Sissi alighted from the carriage. Loriste went up to pay his respects. She was also a great beauty. It seemed like the genes of the Fisablon Family were not bad. The men were handsome, and the women were beautiful. However, she paled in comparison to Princess Silvia. Her arrogant expression made Loriste want to laugh. At the same time, Loriste also noticed that Princess Silvia was standing at the side. She was only whispering to Master Swordswoman Sandy, and didn't go up to greet Duke Fisablon and his cousin, the queen. Loriste couldn't help but feel relieved.
After a period of commotion, everyone boarded their respective carriages and horses. Under Viscount Edis's lead, they headed to the Rose Palace in the capital of Wenderbri. Ever since the capital of Wenderbri had fallen into the control of the Norton Family, the Rose Palace had become the king's temporary residence. Other than Loriste, no one else could enter it. Now that the second prince was here, the Rose Palace naturally became his residence. Viscount Edis had already ordered people to prepare a sumptuous banquet to welcome the second prince and his entourage.
After three rounds of wine and a variety of dishes, Duke Kempis finally stood up on behalf of all the nobles present and asked the key question, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being presumptuous. Back then, when you were patrolling, you said that you would wage war against the four central duchies. Is that true?"
"Of course." The second prince put down the golden cup in his hand and replied seriously, "What I said is the truth. The promises and rewards I have made are all waiting for the brave warriors to obtain them. Here, I announce a piece of news. Duke Fisablon, our kingdom's God of War of the Plains, will also lead the Ranger Legion in this war against the four central duchies, contributing to the unification of the Empire. However, there are still some small matters that need to be discussed. Once the various military matters have been settled, we will launch an attack against the four central duchies. As the king, I look forward to the nobles present here to show their bravery on the battlefield and make great contributions to the Kingdom … "
The second prince's words caused a burst of clamor and cheers from the nobles present. Laurist toyed with the cup in his hand as he thought about what the second prince had just revealed about Duke Fisabulon leading the Ranger army to the border. His eyes couldn't help but look at the other side, only to see Duke Fisabulon raise his cup to him as a toast before gulping it down in large mouthfuls. Interesting, old man. What are you planning?
After the banquet ended, the second prince invited Laurist, Duke Fisablon, Duke Kempis, Count Phelim and Count Shahin to stay for a while. He then hesitated for a moment before letting Fatty Shi follow everyone to the side chamber to discuss matters. Laurist knew that the real show was about to begin.
After sitting down in the side chamber, the second prince straightforwardly explained his strategy to attack the four central duchies. According to his plan, the second prince was going to mobilize 56,000 people from the White Lion Legion to attack the four central duchies once they arrived in the southern province. The first step was to recover the Riemard and Meishan provinces of the former Duchy of Merlein and use them as a springboard and base to launch an attack on the hinterlands of the four central duchies. Because of the long journey, the second prince hoped to seal off the border between the southern and Riemard provinces first and launch an attack after the White Lion Legion arrived. The estimated time for the attack would be around the middle of August.
"Didn't Duke Fisablon say he was going to lead the Ranger Legion into battle? Can you tell me where he's going to attack? "Laurist looked at Duke Fisablon.
Duke Fisablon didn't reply, not saying a word.
The second prince tried to smooth things over, "It's like this. The Fisablon Family will dispatch two legions to join the battlefield after we occupy the Meishan province. The Meishan province borders the Duchy of Sabagi and the Duchy of Fulondor. In my plan, I'm going to split my forces into two. One, the White Lion Legion and the Ranger Legion will work together to attack one duchy, while the four northern duchies will attack another duchy. The two will take care of each other so that the four central duchies won't be able to concentrate their forces and resist. That's the only way we can take down the four duchies in one fell swoop. "
Laurist sneered, "It seems that the Fisablon Family is doing their best for His Majesty. They even brought out the only two surviving Ranger Legions to attack the four central duchies. Such loyalty is hard to come by … "
"Uh, Brother Locke, I need your approval here …" The second prince said sincerely, "Now, the Fisablon Family belongs to the Andinac Kingdom, just like you. You've also signed a truce agreement. As the king, I believe that you'll be able to shake hands and work together to unify the empire.
I hope that you can release the soldiers of the Third Ranger Legion and let Duke Fisablon rebuild them into an army and lead them to attack the four central duchies. You know that the Fisablon Family only has two legions left. If they go to war, they won't be able to defend against the barbarian tribes. So, be magnanimous and give the soldiers who surrendered their freedom. Isn't it better to let them contribute to the unification of the empire? “
Haha, so that's the old fox's plan. Laurist sneered without saying a word. The second prince was still nagging Laurist to think of the bigger picture, and that everything was for the sake of attacking the four central duchies …
Laurist looked at Count Phelim and Count Shahin, who had their heads lowered. He then looked at Duke Kempis, who was carefully studying the teacup in his hand. Laurist suddenly felt disheartened. He smiled and waved his hand to stop the second prince's nagging, "Alright, I agree to release the soldiers of the Third Ranger Legion. However, the Fisablon Family must compensate us. The details will be handled by Baron Shredder and Duke Kempis. I'm not feeling well, so I'll take my leave first. "
Laurist strode off.
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