The size of Black Forest King City is much smaller than that of Babklei King City, and the roads are not as wide as Babklei. The whole city is small and unique, exuding a peaceful atmosphere everywhere. The Jussehir family also inherited their tradition, and the country's wealth was not used in the construction of the city. However, Illina is still a beautiful city.
Everyone walking on the street has a look of peace and contentment on their face. Their lives have not changed, just like their footsteps, smooth and peaceful. But this kind of peace will be broken at some point. At this time, he couldn't help feeling guilty and sighing because the person who broke the peace might be the soldier who made Apodoli proud.
Grayne asked passers-by where Prince Doranhur lived. His Royal Highness is deeply loved in the country of the Black Forest, and his mansion is well known to everyone passing by. Others enthusiastically led him directly to his house.
Only two soldiers stood guard. He stepped forward and asked the soldiers to come in to announce that he wanted to see Prince Doranhur.
"Who are you? Where are you from? I can inform you when His Highness the Prince asks." the soldier asked.
"Please tell him that I am the captain of the Apodoli Guards, Glenn. I think Prince Doranhel will remember it."
The guard politely asked him to wait outside the door.
However, Glenn waited for a long time. If the prince of the Black Forest did not want to see him, or vice versa, he should not have been made to wait so long.
He felt vaguely uneasy. Just as I was getting impatient, the guard came back. He looked at Glenn with a strange look. "His Royal Highness has invited Captain Green to meet him in his study."
Glenn felt that the guard's attitude had changed a lot, and his eyes clearly showed alertness and caution. He didn't have time to think too much and followed the guards to meet Prince Doranhel.
Dolan Hull's official residence was simple and plain, and the courtyard they passed was not even as spacious and luxurious as the residences of the dignitaries in the royal city of Babkole, and did not look like a prince at all. In just one corner of the courtyard, there were several arrow stacks placed on the ground paved with fine sand.
It turns out that this prince is not only as elegant as he appears on the surface, but also has martial blood flowing in his body.
Although Greene already had some understanding of Dolan Hull, he was still secretly amazed in his heart.
The prince received him in his study. He was friendly, but seemed preoccupied.
"Captain Green, I didn't expect that we would meet under such circumstances. I still remember the meeting we had in the King's City of Barbuckle. You left a very deep impression on me. You are an extraordinary person. warrior."
Glenn could see that his words were somewhat insincere. He didn't know what the prince of the Black Forest was thinking.
"Thank you. I also deeply admire His Highness the Prince. So I think it is very necessary to see you first as soon as I arrive in the royal city."
Dolan Hel gave him a confused look, "So, you came to my country from the Mountain Country just to see me?"
"Yes, Your Highness. I have something very important to say to you."
"I thought you would escort Princess Imaya here. Didn't we already agree? So, what do you want to tell me? Let's talk and listen."
Dolanhull was very polite, but it always seemed to Glenn that he was perfunctory.
He didn't think too much and said: "I was not sent by the king this time. In fact, it was because I refused to accept the task he assigned me that I had to flee to your country. I am ashamed to say that I What it brings is not good news. This is Apodoli’s shame. However, it will bring serious disaster to the two countries. I risked my life and came to the Royal City of Irina, hoping to prevent this from happening."
Dolan Hull looked at him, "I'm not surprised at all that you admitted that you were not sent by King Orzin. Because my father had received a letter from the messenger from the Mountain Country a few days ago. Apo The king of Doli asked King Jussehel to do something for him in his letter. I am also in trouble."
Dolan Hull's hesitation when he saw him made Grein secretly vigilant. But after listening to the prince's words, he calmed down. The king's request from King Jussehel must be related to him. And, as you can imagine, there will never be solicitous greetings and thoughts.
"I should have thought of this. But please listen to me first, and then you can decide whether you should complete the task entrusted by the king."
He told the story of the mission entrusted to him by King Orzin - to launch a surprise attack under the guise of Princess Imaya's marriage, and then use the power of the country to occupy the country of the Black Forest in one fell swoop.
He said and breathed a sigh of relief. He felt that he had completed his mission, and now it was up to him to see how the prince of the Black Forest would treat him.
Dolan Hull's expression was calm. "Do you think I will believe what you say? Now listen to me. Listen slowly! In the letter, the King of Gaoshan Kingdom mentioned in addition to Princess Imaya's recent poor health that the wedding was temporarily postponed. He also It mentioned you specifically, don’t you want to know what the letter said?”
Glenn smiled and said: "I didn't expect that the king's care would already follow me just after I left Apodoli. It's a pity that even then, I still betrayed him."
"So you don't deny that you are a traitor?"
"Your Highness, I just didn't betray my conscience. I can't look at the danger of imminent war and remain indifferent. My teacher Mr. Astral told me that peace is what the people yearn for. What I betrayed is only Orr King Jin’s ambitions, where can the traitors begin?”
"I know you are a great warrior. But your tongue is sharper than the sword in your hand, which I didn't expect."
"It's a pity that I came here to report the crime of treason, but I still have to be suspected by you."
Dolan Hull's face became serious: "I didn't mean to be disrespectful to you. You have to know that I can't trust you easily. I must confirm my guess."
"So what do you decide to do?" Glenn said.
He said: "I have received many reports, but many of them are contradictory, making it difficult to make a decision. How can I let King Jussehel and my subjects believe such news if I am like this myself? So, you came at the right time.”
"Your Highness, do you want to believe me?"
"Yes. When I first met you, I thought you were an upright man. From your eyes, I can see your love and loyalty to the country. How could such a person betray his motherland? Yes! There is only one reason - you made the choice based on your conscience. So, from the moment you stepped into this room, I knew that I could trust you."
Glenn let out a sigh of relief. He said: "Thank you for your trust, Prince Dolan Her. In this case, why doesn't His Highness report to King Jusse Her immediately, gather the troops from across the country, and prepare for defense."
The prince of the Black Forest sighed: "I also have difficulties. The person King Jussehel trusts most now is not his son. There are many things, even if I say them, it is useless. This is also where I am anxious."
Glenn was surprised. Prince Doranhel is a handsome and handsome man, and his people love him, not to mention he is the only heir to the kingdom. But why does his father distrust him?
Doranhel saw what was on his mind and said: "The most favored minister in the kingdom is Egil. He has been favored by King Jussehel for many years, and his trust in him even exceeds mine. I recognize him He is a shrewd man who has some means of governing the country. Although I do not entirely agree with some of his practices, my objections are useless. He can always convince my father.
Recently, this situation has become more and more obvious. I even heard some terrible rumors that King Jussehir might be succeeded by him. I believe this is nonsense. My father loves me, but he just thinks that I am not mature enough and he is not comfortable handing over the country to me.
However, some things that have happened recently have forced me to face them seriously. Those rumors may not be groundless anymore. The ministers who are loyal to me are advising me to try to win over a strong foreign aid. I don’t mean to offend Princess Imaya—but, I’m thinking about it too. If I can marry the princess, the powerful mountain country will be able to consolidate my position in Garadega. "
Glenn looked at him reproachfully: "Your Highness, what you do is immoral and unfair to Princess Imaya."
Dolan Hel gave a bitter smile, "Yes, I admit it. But my love for Princess Imaya is also true. At least the moment I saw her, I knew that I could love her."
"Okay, I believe you are telling the truth."
He continued: "I initially accepted the minister's suggestion to propose to Princess Imaya for another reason. Can you guess it?"
Glenn didn't answer. He said, "You don't speak, which proves that you have a clear mind. Yes, Gaoshan Country is the most powerful country among our neighbors, and it has been so for many years. Our national strength can only match theirs in very few years." , rarely surpass them. This is of course caused by many factors. I do not want to praise or criticize those policies for governing the country here. What I say is the fact.
Although Garadega is weak, it has been a brother country to the High Mountain Country for a long time. It was a friendship forged in countless battles with barbarians. In those battles, whether it was the joy of victory or the frustration of defeat, Garadeja was always the most loyal ally and friend of the Mountain Kingdom. After hundreds of years of war, the enemy was finally defeated, and only then did the brotherly friendship between the two peoples emerge today. This was all hundreds of years ago. I think you must know it too. "
"Yes, Your Highness the Prince. Thinking of the deep friendship our countries once had, we must cherish the peace and friendship in front of us even more."
"But now, this situation of good relations between the two countries is about to be brutally changed. The cause is your ambitious King. Or, as you said, 'ambition' is more appropriate. I have already seen He was not satisfied with the power, prestige and wealth he already had, and dreamed of great achievements that no one before him had ever created. He vigorously developed an army that was already the best in the world. Is it just to guard that no one dared to invade? The country? Even a blind man can see it!
Our people are kind-hearted, and they would rather believe that with a strong brotherly neighbor, we will be safer. I once asked in front of the king that we should also appropriately strengthen our national defense. However, the king's favorite Egil insisted on strengthening the alliance with the Gaoshan Kingdom. He told the king that as long as we have a strong alliance like Gaoshan Country, we can enhance the country's prestige on the mainland. Moreover, the cavalry of Gaoshan Kingdom is enough to protect his brother country. "He sighed longly,
"This is sad. What is even more sad is that I would rather my guess is just conjecture and wrong. However, we have to face an invasion. My most worried thing is about to become a reality. The enemy's iron hoofs are about to break in. Our home, and I was watching something terrible happen, unable to do anything."
Green said sympathetically but firmly: "Your Highness, you must cheer up, go see your father immediately, persuade him, and call on the soldiers and civilians across the country to resist the invading enemy at any time. Entrust peace to the kindness of the enemy, It is most childish and ridiculous to expect them to be kind enough to let us go after seeing our tolerance and obedience.
Only when you become stronger and can give the invaders the most violent counterattack can you dispel their arrogant ambitions. Only by making the enemy foresee his shameful defeat can he stop this war, defend his country and people, and defend our freedom and dignity. "
"Yes. I have now received the most authentic news from you, and I will go to the palace immediately to meet my father. Will you go with me, Mr. Glenn?"
"This is exactly the purpose of my coming here. I am willing to see King Jussehel. We must make the king believe that the invasion will come at any time. We must give up our illusions and prepare to fight."
The two rode into the palace, and no one questioned them along the way due to the leadership of Prince Doranhel. However, the prince of the Black Forest was stopped by the guards in front of the hall.
Doranhel looked at Glenn's questioning eyes and smiled bitterly: "You saw it. Even if I go to see my father as a son, I still have to get Egil's consent. You wait for me here, I will go in first. See the king.”
Glenn watched him enter the palace gate. Before that, he was relieved that he could reach Kadiri in time and received the support and trust of the Prince of the Black Forest. But now, what he heard and saw made him doubt whether the prince could convince King Jussehel.
After a long time, he saw Dolan Hull running out full of thoughts. He frowned, his face full of worry and anger. He shouted: "Come with me quickly. Our king has been bewitched by Egil. It took a lot of effort for me to get the opportunity for you to tell him the truth in person. As for whether he is willing to believe your words, I don't know. I am also deeply concerned. Tell him everything you know. To be honest, I can only place all my hopes on you now. How sad! My country, my people, my father."
He was so angry that his eyes seemed to be on fire. Glenn pressed his arm, his body shaking with despair and grief.
He said: "Be strong, Your Highness. For everything you love, now is not the time to give up."
Dolan Hull nodded, "You are my last hope. I hope the king can believe your words."
