Some things are hard to hide.
Rumors have begun in the army that Ella is a member of the royal family of the Seven Hills Empire. After all, the purple robe symbolizes a very high status in the Qiqiu Empire.
Moreover, since Ella boarded the ship, Aulus has strictly prohibited soldiers from entering the island. In the eyes of the soldiers, this is like preparing to be inspected by someone. Fortunately, Ella's hair is no longer blond, so the version of the rumor that is closest to the truth is that Ella is the illegitimate daughter of the late king and the younger sister of today's Baselisa.
But this level of rumors was enough. Most of the soldiers kept a respectful distance from Ella. Some soldiers, with the idea that they might gain some benefits by pleasing Ella, actually took the initiative to take care of Ella's diet and daily life.
But Ella couldn't eat anything and couldn't sleep.
She stared at the horizon all day long, and every time the sun rose, she became more desperate. As the sun rolled across the sky, she began to think wildly about her fate. She imagined thirty-two endings for herself after returning to the Seven Hills Empire, each of which was extremely gloomy - even if the great sun was at full strength. Emitting its light, it wants to illuminate everything on the ground.
And she couldn't call for help, couldn't run away, or even have such an idea. Because the messenger from the Tianfang Empire had made it clear: without Aila, the entire fleet would be abandoned on the ocean.
The third day arrived.
The soldiers followed Gregory's instructions, took off their clothes and dipped into the sea. Ella felt that such a scene was not suitable for her to watch, so she had to turn her back. Her vision changed from the sea, the sun, and the horizon to the masts and decks so close at hand.
Soon after, she heard the sound of soldiers returning to the ship. And this also means that the time for Ella to be brought back to the Seven Hills Empire is coming soon.
An unprecedented sense of sadness suddenly flooded Ella's heart.
Only then did she realize how childish and ridiculous the story she had always liked about Princess Tabatha and the White Knight was:
A princess was supposed to be married to a powerful neighboring country to gain a reliable ally for her country. But Princess Tabatha seems to have no responsibility. She can run away with the White Knight unscrupulously, but her country will not suffer any losses because of the loss of an ally - such a story is just a fairy tale to deceive children.
The footsteps of those soldiers were approaching Ella.
Just when Ella felt uncomfortable because they were too close and wanted to turn around and scold them, a hand suddenly stretched out from behind Ella and covered Ella's mouth.
Ella struggled subconsciously, but the hand was too strong. No matter how hard she pulled, Ella could only make an incomprehensible "Woo" sound.
Several other people walked up to Ella at this time. When she saw the leader clearly, Ella was so shocked that she suddenly forgot to struggle - under the armor of the Seven Hills Empire, Hestein was as burly as a bison. body of.
This man had obviously escaped by boat, why was he back now?
"I'm here to take the head of the commander of this fleet." Hestein glared at Ella fiercely, "Tell me which ship he is on, or I will throw you off the ship!"
Before Ella could react, Bjorn's voice came from behind Ella: "Don't be afraid. Your maid has told us everything about you. Killing a general is just a way, if you don't As long as you know where he is, just shake your head. We are here to save you this time. After all, you are our important partner."
"Stop talking!" Hestein glared at Bjorn, and then said to Ella in a more ferocious tone, "Who allowed you to come here? Now, come back with me immediately!"
Has Hestein already known everything?
Then, is he coming to save me?
Ella was stunned by this unexpected plot.
"Boss, okay, if you don't leave, those soldiers will find out!" Bjorn released his hand covering Ella's mouth, pointed at the pirates behind Hestein and ordered: "You, quickly put your armor on Put it on for her. You, put the beard you prepared on her. Princess, please listen carefully. Most of the soldiers are soaking in the sea, but there are still some soldiers staying on the beach to keep watch. We will definitely pass by when we get off the ship later. You must behave naturally around them! Trust us, we are partners who have fought together, right? Listen to us, and you will not be taken back to the Qiqiu Empire!"
"Who wants to follow you!"
Ella cried.
"Have I ever begged you? Is it better to be taken away by you than to be taken away by the Qi Qiu Empire? What do you know? There are tens of thousands of Qi Qiu Empire soldiers here, and their fate is in my hands. Here, what will they do if I leave with you?"
Bjorn quickly covered Ella's mouth again, but Ella struggled even harder.
Several soldiers noticed the noise on the ship and cast doubtful glances.
Seeing this situation, veins popped up on Hestein's head. He pushed away the pirates who were supporting him, and punched the deck in front of Ella's toes. A hole the size of a fist was opened in the deck, scaring Ella into closing her mouth.
"Who's asking about your wishes?"
Hestein said while glaring at Ella.
"Princess? Don't forget that you are just my prisoner now! Before you pay the ransom, you will always be at my mercy! Put on the armor right now!"
"I... am a prisoner?"
Ella suddenly collapsed on the ground. Although Hestein's words were harsh, they destroyed the wall she had built in her heart to hinder herself.
She had always believed that doing so was necessary and necessary. She is the royal family of the Qiqiu Empire, and she must sacrifice her life for the empire.
But Hestein told her that she was a prisoner, not a free person, and she had no choice about her future now.
If that's the case, then she doesn't actually have to take responsibility at all... She's just a prisoner, and who can blame her for escaping from this matter?
——Did Hestein say this because he wanted to save her?
Bjorn helped from the side and said:
"Princess, no one will blame you for this. Come with us! Although the boss said something harsh, you saved him on the battlefield and he will not treat you badly. I can guarantee that the boss can make you do it. Half life without worries.”
Hestein squatted down, keeping the same height as Ella who was slumped on the ground:
"You successfully helped me find gold. I said that I can promise you anything. You told me before that you wanted me to marry you as my wife, but that's probably not your true wish, right? I know you want What—an army, an elite force that can help you seize the throne. Come with me and you can get it."
Ella trembled and reached out to the armor that was handed over - it was her hope of survival. But if he wears it, the Seven Hills Empire may perish.
The Seven Hills Empire might be destroyed as a result.
But why did he stretch his hand forward disobediently?
And why, tears can't stop sliding down your cheeks?
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Amy looked at the fleet docked on the shore from a distance and murmured to herself:
"Your Majesty... Hestein must be very rude, right? Who makes Your Majesty so strong... People who are not stronger than Your Majesty will never be able to convince Your Majesty."
"I know that Your Majesty loves the Qiqiu Empire more deeply than anyone else. If you don't use this method, Your Majesty will never be willing to come back... So, accept it... Your Majesty... accept it... yours Here comes the White Knight. The White Knight rescues Princess Tabatha, just like a fairy tale, right?"
"Although...the so-called fairy tales and the so-called knights are just illusions spun with lies after hiding their interests."
