"Who will be our enemy this time?" *serious*
"Ferosperous Kingdom"
"That's one of the biggest kingdom in this continent. When will you go?"
"A month from now" *calm and drink his tea*
BANG!
The prince hit his table and the table broke. Owen immediately cast repairing spells on the table. Meanwhile Verduny calmly drink his tea and Edward starting to understand Verduny intentions earlier and his face look more paler.
*mad* "That STUPID EMPEROR!!! My wedding are next week, I can't help you much. The trip will take 3 days with magic. But you'll lead an army, then your trip will take 5 - 7 days. So you only have 3 weeks to make the necessary preparations. Damn!" *grumbles*
"Note that Edward"
*spry* "Yes, my Lord" *writing*
"How long do you think to finish this mission?"
*sip* "I don't know, it depends on Ferosperous Kingdom's strength. Do you know their numbers and their geographic location, Your Highness?" *asking*
"I'll send people to investigate and send it to you, do you need any help with your preparations?"
*murderous aura and smiling* "While you at it, why don't you investigate the reasons the Emperor want to attack that Kingdom? I'm sure the war are the Emperor initiative."
*halt* "Come to think of it, there are no news about war approaching lately, there are no messengers announcing war in the palace either. This must be the Emperor plan, don't worry brother. I'll investigate it thoroughly." *serious and determinant*
"That's remind me, we should hide our alliance now. The Emperor mention this matter earlier, it's a bad sign for us."
"You come here so suddenly, it must made him suspicious. But sooner or later everyone will know about it. Don't you think it's pointless to hide it? Furthermore you and I are close friends, some people maybe already guessing we're an alliance."
"No, we should hide it for now. There's a limitation for me to help you as friends, but as alliance I can help you fully. It'll be bring us an advantage if I help you without anyone knowing."
*smirk* "You're right, I'll do as your suggestions"
While the prince and Verduny discussing, Edward and Owen busy writing on their each note.
*remember something* "Can I ask you to check out on someone?"
"Who is it, Brother?" *curious*
"His name are Antony Clark, I don't know his job. But it seems he'll be an obstacle on the war. I'll tell my people to investigate him too"
"What information do you want?"
*smirk* "Everything! From his family, his strength, his previous and current job, his purpose on life, his dreams, especially what he need right now or in the future."
Everyone shocked
*serious* "Brother, are you trying..."
*smile creepily* "YEAH! I want to recruit him, find out everything then I can make a plan to recruit him."
*smile sinister* "Yes Brother"
"In the remaining time, I'll train my soldiers. There will be unavoidable injuries on my soldiers, I need to borrow your people of healing group, Your Highness"
*smile* "How much do you need, Brother?"
*approaching and smiling* "..." *whispering in the prince ears*
The prince shocked for a bit and then smile again with a nods. Verduny sit back and eat the snacks. Meanwhile, Edward have a bad feelings.
*uneasy* "Your... Your Highness...."
*smile* "Hmm?"
*nervous* "What... What did my Lord request to you? How much is it?" *bad feelings*
The prince raise his hand, and pointing his fingers.
*hesitant* "Two?... Two healers?" *nervous*
The Prince frown and tilt his head then sighing and shake his head
*startled* "It's... It's twenty healers?" *petrified*
*smile brightly* "BINGO! Brother Verduny request 2 teams of high healers." *chuckle*
*sip* "Don't worry, Edward. This much are nothing for His Highness" *calmly*
*smile* "That's true, this much are nothing for me. But how unfortunate, I can't join you on your training, Brother. I bet, this training will be truly fun." *disappointed*
*smile excitedly* "Yeah, truly unfortunate."
*limp* "My Lord... What kind of training that you need 2 teams of high healers?"
*smirk* "How about you join the training yourself to find out?"
*stiff* "Thank you for your offer, my Lord. But I won't participate on your training" *force smile*
*smile creepily* "Keep this as secrets from our soldiers, I want to surprise them."
*reluctant* "Yes, my Lord"
Owen approaching Edward
*whisper* "Sir Edward, I know how you feel. Just get used with this two crazy people" *smile*
*whisper* "Thank you, Sir Owen" *smile*
Meanwhile
"I'll send 4 of my secret guard to escort the groups tomorrow. Then they'll arrived in the training location the day after."
*confused* "4? Aren't that too few? They'll be escorting 20 people right?"
*smirk* "Don't look down on my secret guard, one of them are enough to finish 2 high level magicians"
*impressed* "Wow, really? How much do you have them, Brother?"
*huft* "Unfortunately, there are only 10 of them" *disappointed*
"Don't be sad, Brother. Alright, just send them here. I'll make sure to welcome them myself."
"Thank you" *smile*
*smile* "Then, I'll notify the groups immediately. Owen, go notify the group!"
*bows* "Yes, Your Highness" *leaving*
"Then, I'll excuse myself too, Your Highness. I'll go back after breakfast tomorrow"
"It's that so, we should have breakfast together tomorrow. Then, you should get some rest!"
"Good night, Your Highness!"
Verduny and Edward bows then leave
"Good night, Brother" *smile*
On the way to the room
"Edward, you must get some rest too. You'll be super busy tomorrow. Prepare everything for departing before breakfast time"
"Yes, my Lord"
"You can leave now"
"Then excuse me, my Lord." *bows and leaving*
In the room
*open the door*
*smile* "Welcome back, my Lord" *running toward Verduny*
"Didn't I tell you to go to sleep first if it's too late." *worried*
*sulk* "I just want to go sleep together"
*chuckle* "Let's sleep then"
On the bed
*turn around* "My Lord..."
*blench* "Hmn?"
"My Lord will go to war shortly, my Lord must be busy."
"Yeah, I'm sorry I can't fulfill my promise to you" *frown*
*smile* "My Lord can fulfill his promise in the future, but my Lord still need to compensate it"
*open eyes and turn around* "Then what do you want? You can ask me anything"
*smile* "I want to help my Lord to do his works, maybe I can't be compare to my Lord but I am a smart person too." *begging*
*stunned* "Work are annoying, you can ask something else"
*sulk* "Aren't my Lord say I can ask him anything I want?" *begging*
*sigh* "Alright, you can come to my study tomorrow" *smile*
*smiling brightly* "Thank you, my Lord"
"Yes, yes, go to sleep now"
"Emn"
The two of them fall asleep while holding each other hand.
In the morning, Verduny, Lydia, second prince and Lady Alexandrite have a breakfast together. After breakfast
"Your Highness, I'll be back shortly. I'll wait your investigation but don't let me wait for too long" *look at second prince*
*smile* "I'll say the same to you, Brother. I hope you can complete your research and show it to me before go to war."
"I'll work hard on it. It's late but congratulation on getting married, Your Highness" *smile*
*happy* "Thank you, Brother" *smile*
*knock knock knock*
*walk in* "My Lord, the carriage are ready."
"Good job, Edward. Then Farewell Your Highness"
"Be careful on your way, Brother"
Meanwhile
*smile* "Sister Mary I'll visit you again in the future. Bay the way, congratulation on getting married"
They're holding each other hand
"Thank you Sister" *smiling*
The two of them hugging each other too, on the other side
"Good job, Sir Edward" *smile*
"Good job for you too, sir Owen" *smile*
The two of them bowing each other. Then Verduny, Lydia, Bella and Edward leave the room.
Verduny cast speeding spells on the carriage. With this they'll arrived in the Dukedom with just 10 minutes, when usually take 3 hours for a normal carriage.
In front of the gates manor
Sebastian and the servants line up. They have been waiting for their masters return. When Verduny arrive and get down from the carriage, everyone bowing while saying one sentence.
"Welcome home, my Lord and my Lady" *they said it together"
"Lydia you can come in and get some rest on your room first or you can also directly come to study room and wait me there"
"Yes, my Lord" *bowing and leaving with Bella*
"Sebastian you follow me"
Verduny walk in with Sebastian and Edward following
*talking while walking* "Anyone come looking for me? How about Albern and Jared?"
"I have make a note on everyone wishing to meet with my Lord and the note already in my Lord desk. About Sir Serpentine and Sir Morganite, they're resting in the manor as your request."
"Good, call them to my study room and call Lane, Malvin, Robin and Gerald too. After that, you can help Edward on his task. Edward, you can start your work as soon as possible. Oh, I forgot to tell you, the recruitment must quick at their work, trustworthy persons, talent and smart."
*writing while walking* "How about their strength, my Lord?"
"Ignore it, but they must the healthy one. After you get back, come with them to my study. If you two understand everything, start your work!"
"Yes, My Lord" *they said it together*
The Three of them go to their respective destination. Verduny on the way to his study room, Edward on the way to warehouse and Sebastian on the way to guest restroom.301Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXZZ7Eo2QkE
