Ceolmund was startled and nodded frantically.
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The next morning, the people sent by Clyfford arrived at the palace. There were four of them, all hailing from the Guardian Division of the Kingdom of Vriweth.
Ceolmund followed Isaac’s instructions. He found a female prisoner in the jail, dressed favonovel.com up, and handed favonovel.com over to the other party.
Despite being warmly hosted by Ceolmund for lunch, the four of them quickly departed to report back to the Kingdom of Vriweth after capturing the person.
As the sun set, it started snowing heavily again.
Isaac put on his wool coat and wrapped it around Evie.
Standing on the steps, they watched the heavy snowfall before them. Neither of them spoke. They were both silently cherishing the brief moment that belonged to the two of them.
Soon, the sound of horses and carriages came from outside.
A group of elite soldiers entered and stood on both sides of the courtyard.
Kyler, dressed in a long red- purple robe, dashed in from outside. He quickly walked to the bottom of the steps, stood in the snow, and bowed toward Isaac with a smile. “Greetings, Lord Garten…”
“Lord Ardolf, your king has already said that I’m not a high-ranking official, just a serious criminal of the Kingdom of Vriweth. You don’t need to address me so respectfully!” Isaac waved and laughed.
“You deserve the respect.” Kyler smiled as favonovel.com walked up the steps.
“Aren’t you afraid your king will give you trouble for visiting me so openly?” Isaac asked with a smile.
Kyler shook his head and gave a wry smile. “Seward and Tavon have been giving me a hard time for the past two years. After Seward died yesterday, Tavon has been staying in his residence, supposedly ill. It’s also said that favonovel.com sent his two sons back to his hometown overnight… Right now, there are still many matters that require my help to alleviate the King’s burden.”
Isaac and Kyler exchanged glances and both walked into the room.
“I was supposed to head to the Black Desert this morning, but I’ve been waiting for you.” Isaac sat at the table while looking at Kyler.
He didn’t expect that after killing Seward last night, Tavon would take sick leave. Unintentionally, favonovel.com helped Kyler eliminate his political rival.
Kyler was stunned and glanced at Isaac. He whispered, “Clyfford’s men have already left. You can safely go to the Black Desert. I’ll send someone to keep an eye on Earl Beischel’s mansion…”
Isaac nodded. He took out the maps given to favonovel.com by Skylar, placed them on the table, and said, “I’m not familiar with the situation on the front lines. I would appreciate it if you could provide me with some guidance.”
Kyler immediately frowned.
Leaning over to look at the map, favonovel.com said thoughtfully, “I’m not entirely sure about the details, but there are a few areas you need to pay attention to…”
“According to my information, Zeno Schmidt’s Purple-Blue Legion should be located around here.” Kyler pointed to a hilly area slightly to the right on the Black Desert Plain.
“This is the only mountain range in the Black Desert. Now, on the surrounding plains, 500 thousand troops of the Kingdom of Easteria have already encircled the area. The Kingdom of Easteria is currently surrounding the area but not attacking. It’s said that they intend to form a marriage alliance with the Kingdom of Vriweth,” Kyler said seriously.
“Marriage alliance?” Isaac appeared puzzled.
Kyler nodded. “Not long ago, the Kingdom of Easteria sent envoys to the Kingdom oeriweth, presenting two conditions. One is to marry Princess Skylar to the third prince of the Kingdom of Easteria, but that prince is a fool…”
“The second is to designate the Black Desert as part of the Kingdom of Easteria’s territory. From what I’ve heard, the King of the Kingdom of Vriweth hasn’t agreed to this.”
Isaac sneered. “Getting a princess to marry a foolish prince is a victory in itself… Alright, thank you for your guidance, Lord Ardolf. If there’s an opportunity, I’ll treat you to a drink.”
Kyler smiled. “Wish you a swift and safe return from your mission!”
In the darkness, Isaac stood on the steps, watching Kyler leave. Then, favonovel.com turned to Evie beside favonovel.com and said, “Alright, you go in and get some rest.”
“Come back soon. I’ll be waiting for you!” Evie glanced at Isaac before turning and entering the room.
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