Horland's Rebellion 12th

The League under the Twelve Cities

Hland's messenger presented the king's documents and the wooden boxes in his entourage' hands on the table with a frightened face. Gustav opened the envelope and glanced at it casually and handed it to Xilu sitting on the side:

"Please have a look, Your Majesty."

"If I guess correctly... the answer written in the letter should be satisfactory to both you and me, right?"

"Exit is exactly as you said. As for this luxurious wooden box... it should be the head of the father-killing enemy you hate. Your Majesty, are you interested in opening it and taking a look?

"No, I'm not interested in that dirty face at a glance."

"Then let me do it for you. I have never refused this kind of bloody thing.

Gustaf took over the gift box and opened the lid, and the faint blood spread in an instant. Xilu couldn't help frowning slightly, while Gustav laughed carelessly:

"Sure enough, this handsome Prince is also such a pitiful face now... I don't know if this wooden box is too crowded for Prince Wang? Although it is too crowded to hold your ambition to expand to the edge of the world, at least it can bloom your stupid and naive wisdom! It's a pity that your great ideal was just a start and was ruthlessly cut off by your father's sword... This is because you have never understood what kind of opponent you are facing! And you must be complacent about taking the life of General Lyon, right? However, I'm afraid you don't understand who is standing behind the general... Speaking of which, you are really a poor guy. I still remember that you enjoyed the opera with me when you visited our country. Since then, I have clearly seen that you are not a person worth relying on. Compared with the Queen of Haier Milan, you I know how far the difference is..."

"Mr. Gustav, the messenger is still waiting for a reply. Please don't stop with emotion for the time being."

"Well... Thank you for reminding me, Your Majesty, I'm just a little carried away by recalling the past."

"I can understand this. After all, in the past, you two also stood together and planned how to encroach on our country's Haier Milan, but... today I really encountered a big joke."

"It's true. Even I myself feel that all this has happened too strangely and want to find the answer from the gods, but at least one thing... We can safely draw an end sign for everything about Heland."

"It's not completely over yet, Mr. Gustav, at least before I hear your exact answer."

"You are really a cautious person! Contrary to the bold style of the past, it is even more weak that should not belong to a queen. At least, in my ideal moment, what should you say at this moment is 'What will the relationship between our two countries become next'?

"I do have the idea of seeking this answer, but at least not today. Now, I just want to know your final attitude towards Heland.

"Since the Queen has said so... It seems that it is really disrespectful that I don't know what I said."

Gustaf closed the box and waved to the messenger standing aside:

"After going back, tell your king that sincerity should not only be written in letters or in boxes, at least he should hand over this sincerity in my hands. If possible, the location should be under your royal city."

"Ming... Got it."

Gustaf naturally means meeting with the old king of Heland under the city, which is also an insulting request. However, Heland may not have the strength and courage to refuse, and what the messenger can do is only to obey orders:

"We will convey your request to Your Majesty truthfully."

"Then please tell him in detail that there is no need for the army or weapons, only me and him."

"I will obey your order."

The two messengers left the room after salute. Gustav took a long breath and leaned heavily on the chair with his broad back, causing the solid back of the chair to send a danger signal that it was almost broken. Xilu looked at his cold eyes and laughed gently:

"You seem to be completely relieved?"

"Does the Queen have anything else to worry about?"

"Of course, I haven't heard Herland's final reply yet. Although it won't be long, it's not impossible to have any sudden changes. Maybe you will be smashed to pieces by gunfire as soon as you arrive in the city... It seems better to be more cautious.

"As the Queen said, I haven't got a final answer yet, and I can't completely relax... In fact, my heart is not as calm as I see on the surface, but I was born with this temper. As long as I can relax or enjoy it, I will never worry about those things far away. Even if it may be related to my life..."

"Although I don't know how to evaluate your mind, it seems that you don't care about the danger in front of you?"

"Can just care... change everything?"

For the first time, Gustav's face showed a tired look. The great man who seemed to maintain his vigorous energy forever was like a candle extinguished by the flame. He could no longer gather the once daunting majesty. Xilu was stunned by the scene in front of him, and Gustav couldn't help saying " Haha" laughed:

"Make you laugh, Your Majesty, I didn't expect that I would be so ugly in front of you... It's ridiculous!"

"If possible... please tell me the reason."

"When did the Queen become interested in other people's private affairs?"

"If this concerns two... or even three countries, it's not a private matter, is it?"

"What a sharp eye like an falcon... It seems that there is no need to hide anything from you."

Gustaf said "um" heavily, but closed his eyes as if physically and mentally exhausted:

"A new king has appeared in Silas, that is, my nephew Lutwin... Do you think this is good news or a sad joke?"

"It should be a sad joke for you, right?"

"Why do you have such an idea?"

"Who will thank others when their power is taken away?"

"In other words, you are appreciating Lutwin's behavior, right?"

"Other than that, I can't find any other more suitable words."

"However, it seems to me that it is a pleasant thing. Now that our country is continuing a serious civil war as two factions, it is also a well-known fact that Lu Tevin wants to replace me as the king of a country... Because of this, I feel happy, because I can finally see what will happen to those who took the life of Brother Wang. Of course, this must also persist in living to the end, otherwise even the greatest ideal will become meaningless..."

Your words are really incredible. For you, even if you know that Lu Tewen is being used, are you still indifferent?

So what? The Queen should also understand that being used is not necessarily stupid, but just deliberately laying a condition for her own path. As long as the user's mind is not excessively hot because of those malicious **, he will never become a puppet of others... I have a deep understanding of this, and my nephew should also have such an awareness.

"Speaking of this, I remember that you did say so... You are just the puppets who supported the throne after murdering the former king for selfish interests. Please allow me to tell the truth... This bloody coup tragedy is really far more than our country, so that it makes people wonder whether your ministers are naturally keen on this dangerous game?

"That's because our country is a barbarian tribe that advocates interests and fights. As long as it can get ideal results from it, it will be taken at all costs. Even if the other party is the supreme king, it will also become the target of hunting. This history has been repeated for thousands of years, and I have been I'm used to it."

"So, your head is really like a devil and can't be grasped by common sense. So, when Hland's campaign is over, how are you going to deal with the changes in your country?

"I have already said that I am going to return the crown and scepter to my nephew, and I will put down all power and return to my former residence to be with my hounds and horses."

"What an indifferent king... It can be said that it has never been seen before. Do you want to tell me that everything you have done before, including the war... is a prelude arranged for today's arrival?

"This is not an unreasonable answer."

"That is to say... from the beginning, you are going to exchange the throne with His Royal Highness Luthven one day?"

"Then let's see how much my nephew can do. If he dies in this civil war, it can only prove how simple my ideal is... The truth has seen how Lu Twen defeated those powerful opponents. Since he fled, I have been watching what he has done, and... However, he didn't disappoint me. He actually achieved today's achievements with such a thin force and those mercenaries who betrayed me... He is really worthy of being the son of Brother Wang. Between his actions, he makes it impossible for me to despise me at will..."

"Your Excellency just said... betrayed your mercenary?"

"Isn't the lady who follows the Queen one of them?"

"Lena?"

Xilu turned her head in surprise, but did not find Lena's figure. Then she remembered that every time she was with Gustav, Lena would run away... She must be afraid of Gustav's courage and wanted to escape! Think about it, no one can scare her so much except Gustav...

However, once this secret is revealed, many surprising speculations will arise:

"Although I'm just guessing... Is it true that even the betrayal of these mercenaries is within your calculation?"

"Why does the Queen have such a question?"

"With your temperament and strength, how can these mercenaries escape from your palms! However, Lena became our partner, and because they became Lutvin's subordinates, you didn't care about it. This unreasonable result can only be explained by my simple reason, right? Even so, I still can't answer many questions..."

"Then you stay and answer it slowly, Your Majesty, some secrets make it a secret forever. This is not a simple escape, but a law that can make you live a long life... Just like I never focus on your secrets."

Xilu's face suddenly became a little bitter...

Gustaf's words mean... that he already knows my true identity?

However, identity exposure cannot be said to be such an incredible thing. After all, no matter how hard you try to imitate, you can't become the real queen. From some angles, some characteristics of the queen can never be imitated by yourself. Gustav's sharp eagle eye should have found this problem long ago. ......

In this case... why don't you say it? Even today, is it just such an understatement? After all, he didn't see through it but just said it casually, or although he saw it through it a long time ago, he never revealed it for some purpose...

Sure enough... This barbarian king full of demonic thoughts is not as simple as he can understand! It seems to be straightforward and wanton, but in fact, it is completely impossible to easily see his true heart like an iceberg under the sea. If you can easily make a judgment or even a conclusion based on what you see in front of you, it is as unscrupulous as putting yourself in a tiger's den...

It seemed to be attacked by the sudden cold wind, and Xilu's body trembled, but of course she was unwilling to show weakness in front of the other party. Even if her heart was shrouded in the gradually spreading shadow, she had to try to put on a relaxed smile:

"Although your words make me feel profound and inexplicable... but as you said. Maybe soon, you and I will have to open up to each other, and many facts that have been covered up by you and me will all float on the surface.

"I will be deeply honored, and I hope that at that moment, we will not face each other as enemies on the battlefield. After all... that will be an extremely sad reality."

"It's a little surprising that you will be sad because of this."

"In the eyes of the Queen, am I a ruthless person who has always advocated the aesthetics of bloodshed without knowing how to shed tears?"

"I believe that people with this idea are not just a simple number, right?"

"Even I am convinced of this, but until recently, I suddenly found that... I am also a tearful monster."

"Monster? Do you think such behavior is strange? For me, it's just like laughing out loud, just a simple mood.

"That's because I've always been a person who doesn't know what tears are! I have always been surprised by this. It seems that since I was conscious, I didn't know what to cry, but I felt unconcealed excitement about the blood flowing around me. At first, it was just those tiny lives, but then gradually became human beings... So when my hands were stained with Brother Wang's blood After that, I didn't shed many tears, but I felt what an exciting fact... I am such a monster that has nothing to do with tears!"

"In that case... Why did you suddenly understand the meaning of tears?"

"I just had a dream..."

"Dream?"

"When I was a child, I dreamed that Brother Yu Wang was chasing prey together on the hunting ground. My luck is indescribable. I met a tiger on my first tour... In our country, this is regarded as a symbol of luck, but the lucky owner must survive from the tiger's mouth to enjoy the fun. However, how can I, who is only six years old, fight with such a fierce beast? But it's strange to say that even if I knew that I was dying, I still couldn't shed tears because of it. Instead, I was thinking, 'Will the world after death be as boring as it is now'? But at this moment, my stupid brother Wang unexpectedly appeared beside me and hunted the tiger..."

"Did you shed tears just because of this willingness?"

"I can't understand the reason. Why do I shed tears because of this simple memory? Is it because you are moved by the long-forgotten brotherhood, or are you shocked by the threat of death? However, this is also true after all! It seems that I can't get rid of my fate as a mortal in the end..."

Do you think this is fate? This is your real sadness... Maybe that's why you shed tears inadvertently!"

"What a stupid joke..."

Because she couldn't understand whether Gustav's words were directed at herself or himself, it was difficult for Xilu to casually connect to the topic, but her heart naturally felt pity for the barbarian king. At least at present, he still holds the power of Sierras and is even enough to manipulate the fate of the countries, even the simple thing of tears will become an extravagant...

Will the king bear this inevitable distress? In her memory, Selysia also said, "I will never shed tears easily in front of my subjects, but will only release this sadness alone in the room." However, Selysia can at least choose the way and place to shed tears, but Gustav can't even do it easily...

Are the mainland countries that have always enjoyed peace and well-being played by such a king?

Even Xilu suddenly had the impulse to cry... She finally pressed this huge wave back to her heart:

"Even so... What are you going to do next?"

"Let's go back to China after reaching an agreement with Heland. As you wish, Your Excellency, until I return to Silas, the two countries will continue to maintain an alliance. Is this a congratulatory resolution for you? In fact, I once wanted to suspend this agreement and completely eliminate your army here... However, my final decision is contrary to this, and it seems more appropriate to maintain this alliance with your country for a long time. And Lutvin will definitely make the same decision as me!"

"If this is your intention, then I should really be grateful for your wisdom. To be honest, although your country's current military strength is far overwhelming our army, I'm afraid it's not that simple to completely eliminate our army as you said before!"

"Like you said, I'm just laughing casually."

Gustaf covered his gaffe with a burst of bold laughter, and then stood up and stretched out his arms as if no one was around:

"Finally, you can move your body so easily... I believe that Heland will bring the last news soon, right? Then it's time for us to go out to get some air. It's just... Maybe we will receive unexpected gifts under the royal city of Heland!"

Two hours later, under King Herland, the old king stood in front of Gustav under the escort of ministers and aides. Although you are the king of a country, you may have been destroyed by the shadow of the war in the past few days. From the pale whiskers, you can't see the majesty and pride of the king. Xilu, standing in the rear, couldn't help sympathizing with the old man, but Gustav couldn't see any similar look on his face:

"Thank you for your hard work, Your Majesty the noble King of Heland, His Majesty the Gallon. It seems that this war has put the Western powers of the mainland on the verge of despair, otherwise you would not have become what you are now. Although I am deeply sorry, I have to do so, it is very appropriate for Your Majesty to make such a choice. After all, I am not willing to let Holand turn into ruins under the gunfire..."

The old king of Gallolin shook his head, and his aging face was full of vicissitudes:

"This is also helpless... Since you suddenly pointed the gunpoint of the warship at our country, I have expected such an end today... It's a pity that the former alliance and the enemy will have a complete reversal overnight... Is it because I am old, so there is no Has the law kept up with the rhythm of history?

"From what you have done today... it's not like this, but you can't keep pace with the crown prince. Although history will always be in the hands of young people, it seems that the Crown Prince does not belong to this list. Therefore, the covenant between our country and your country is only the wishful thinking of the Crown Prince from the beginning. It's a pity that His Majesty failed to get the ideal result from the crown prince, and he ruthlessly held it in his hands. In the face of today's reality, does Your Majesty have anything else to say?

"In fact, what else can I say... I just hope you can tell me why you turned the gunfire to Heland? Although I don't know what Hilde has done, at least I can understand... My country has not been rude to your country anywhere?"

"That's exactly what happened, so I didn't come here for this reason."

"So..."

The old king was deeply surprised by this unexpected answer, and Gustav continued:

"I just came here for the long-cherished wish of our ancestors for 600 years... Can Your Majesty understand what I mean?"

"So it is... King Orson and his loyal knight Charilos 600 years ago... It seems that you, like ordinary people, are a mortal who can't get out of the former illusion."

"I am a mortal, is there anything suspicious about this? No matter how you look at it, I am no different from ordinary people. It's just that what your majesty said is not all the facts. I'm really here for 600 years of memory, but it's not because of the bloody history between your country and Sierras. Otherwise, even if I don't turn your country into ashes without fire, I will not hesitate to take away your power. Today, your majesty can stand with me under the city. , it's already quite a lucky miracle.

"Your intention really makes me unclear... He crossed the border of Haier Milan thousands of miles to launch a raid on our country, not for territory and wealth, let alone the resentment 600 years ago... So why on earth makes you so obsessed and desperate?"

"For the legacy of our ancestors."

"The...legacy of the ancestors?"

"The legacy of Silas's ancestors to your country is not only the cities and the people. If your country can discover the great heritage of your ancestors as soon as possible, maybe today's situation will be completely reversed. Since your country can't do it, I can only accept it. Maybe this is the real purpose of the ancestors passing on from generation to generation... You must be full of curiosity about what I said, right? Then please go with me to the great ruins left by my ancestors, and I will witness the great history for you.