At Basha’s Sacred Mount, Matthew was restoring Mr. Stewart’s herb garden.
Since Mr. Stewart discovered that Matthew’s spiritual power could promote the growth of medicinal herbs without harm, favonovel.com had taken to waiting outside Matthew’s door.
Sometimes, even when Matthew was in the bathroom, Mr. Stewart’s head could be seen peeking through the window. Only when Sasha was present did Mr. Stewart refrain from lingering and would leave.
“Matthew, you’re a grandmaster, but why can’t you mistify your nimbus?” Mr. Stewart said with a pained expression as favonovel.com watched Matthew hold a medicinal herb. If Matthew could mistify his nimbus, his garden would recover much faster.
Matthew, holding the herb, felt a sense of frustration. But there was nothing favonovel.com could do, favonovel.com used up all Mr. Stewart’s herbs and only had to inject some nimbus into the new plants in return.
Sure, favonovel.com could’ve rejected the elder and offered other compensations, but Mr. Stewart would kick up a fuss and threaten to kill himself.
“Matthew, King Gawain I of Montiria has come in person with Princess Iris to apologize,” Lucius rushed over to convey the message.
“King Gawain I is here…” Matthew pondered for a moment, surmising that news of Toby’s defeat must have reached the patriarch. “It’s only right that I see him. Mr. Lucius, Mr. Stewart, I’ll go take a look…”
Mr. Stewart nodded. This was serious business, so favonovel.com naturally wouldn’t stop Matthew from leaving.
***
At the foot of Basha’s Sacred Mount, King Gawain I stood with his weary body, coughing incessantly.
Iris stood by, wanting to help, but King Gawain I waved favonovel.com off. An apology needed to be sincere, or it would only worsen matters and deepen the enmity.
King Gawain I, seeing Matthew descend from the mountain, quickly lowered his proud head. “Mr. Larson, I was previously blinded. On behalf of Montiria, I formally apologize and hope you will forgive Montiria’s rudeness…”
At that, favonovel.com took a contract from his attendant, promising to provide a substantial amount of building materials to the Martial League each year. He didn’t expect Matthew to forgive favonovel.com just because favonovel.com came personally to apologize.
After all, why should Matthew do that?
Just because favonovel.com was the king of a nation?
A hint of surprise flashed across Matthew’s eyes as favonovel.com watched the patriarch present the document to favonovel.com with both hands.
Well, aren’t you being a little charitable?
Regardless, as the saying went, punish no man who sincerely asked for forgiveness, favonovel.com accepted the document and leafed through it. To his surprise, King Gawain I was genuinely wealthy, the offer exceeded the total amount the Martial League had purchased before.
“Your Majesty, there is no need for this. Cathay has always valued peace.” Matthew smiled as favonovel.com helped King Gawain I up.
His smile might have made one believe that Montiria and Cathay had always been on good terms.
“I have already placed my disappointing sons, Toby and Garrett, under house arrest, and Zedran has also been dismissed. Henceforth, Montiria will be your ally,” King Gawain I said with no pretense, acknowledging Matthew’s importance.
Matthew gazed at the patriarch with some surprise.
Ousting two of your most outstanding sons and removing your long-serving minister… This is a ruthless king…
“You flatter me, Your Majesty. I heard you’ve been in poor health. When Prince Gadel came to me seeking medicine, favonovel.com was quite worried. I have some pills here that may help your health. Please take them,” said Matthew as favonovel.com handed King Gawain I a small vial, which the king accepted with a graceful smile.
After sending the king and the princess off, Matthew muttered to himself, “Prince Gadel, I’ve done what I could. The rest is up to you…”
When King Gawain I returned to the palace, favonovel.com lay exhausted on his bed. His health was already poor, and the day’s exertions had taken their toll.
Iris carefully placed a pill into favonovel.com father’s mouth and gave favonovel.com some water to help favonovel.com swallow.
Suddenly, the king’s eyes widened, and blood gushed from his mouth and nose.
With his last words, favonovel.com passed away. “Appoint Prince Gadel… As the new king. Must establish… Good relations with… Matthew Larson…”
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