Chapter 622: The Night Before II

Emerald Palace.

Dean walked straight to the king's study, and the guards and waiters along the way bowed and saluted with great respect.

In front of the door of the study, the chief guard of the Grand Duke stood there dutifully. When he saw Dean walking in, he smiled and pushed the door open.

Given the relationship between the two of them, naturally there was no need for more greetings. After smiling at each other and nodding slightly, Dean walked into the study.

"Your Highness!"

Looking at Grand Duke Emerald sitting behind the desk who was busy reviewing documents, Dean called out softly.

In fact, if the time is not too tight, Dean will definitely stand aside and wait quietly - he hates being interrupted when he is doing something.

Therefore, when others are busy with one thing, Dean will not disturb others either.

Hearing Dean's whisper, Grand Duke Jade raised his head from the pile of documents, motioned for Dean to sit down, and then rubbed his temples.

"Ike's accumulated official documents... are too biased in some places!"

Grand Duke Emerald sighed softly.

"Your Majesty's age predestined His Majesty's inability to be truly objective—any sudden incident would affect His Majesty's view on the original matter, and this naturally caused a change that had not been done before!"

Dean said the truth.

: Dean has no real ill feeling for the young king.

However, the other party was indeed a very incompetent king during this period. Not only did he listen to slander, but he was also a little fatuous, even if the other party thought it was the best solution. Nor can it change other people's views on this determined young king.

"The order is changed every day, and the words in the order are unclear..."

Grand Duke Emerald smiled wryly as he spoke.

Obviously.

As a real superior. Grand Duke Emerald knew better than Dean the dangers of such an approach.

"This one is for you!"

The topic of Grand Duke Jade about her younger brother was soon over. She walked up to Dean with a box and handed the box to Dean.

"this is?"

Dean took the box and looked at Grand Duke Jade.

"Silver-level and gold-level knight baptism potions!"

Grand Duke Emerald answered like this, and then her eyes met Dean's. He said with an apologetic expression: "Originally, I wanted to baptize you with silver and gold knights on a more formal and grand occasion, but now..."

The words are not finished, but the meaning is obvious.

"Any baptism is just a passing scene... Your heart is the most precious thing to me!"

Dean shook his head smiling.

For Dean, there is no need for some red tape or aristocratic etiquette to cast his honor. He knows exactly what he wants to do.

And while accomplishing his goals, what does he need.

Although until now, he still has the appearance of nineteen years old. But what is contained inside is an extremely mature soul.

"Dean, can you give me your hand?"

Grand Duke Emerald said so.

"certainly!"

Dean handed his right hand to Grand Duke Jade without any hesitation.

Slightly cool and soft to the touch. Dean's right hand was held by the Emerald Duke, with the back of his hand facing up, and the other hand of the Emerald Duke gently placed on the back of Dean's hand.

An increasingly cool feeling appeared on the back of Dean's hand.

Before Dean could savor it carefully, it disappeared without a trace.

And when Grand Duke Jade raised his palm, a very special mark appeared on the back of Dean's hand——

The emerald green pattern looks like a small mountain peak.

But if you look closely, it turned into a tornado again.

This imprint changed from clear to faintly visible until it completely disappeared.

And when he disappeared completely, Dean got a system prompt.

[Detect unknown power rules, identifying...]

[Obtain: Seal of Morrowind]

[The Seal of the Morning Wind: This is the gift of the 'wind', if you understand it carefully, you will get more; Effect: Consume 10 points of energy, get a bonus of 3 agility, last for 30 seconds]

There is no level mark, the same as [Scarlet Calamity].

This surprised Dean, and countless guesses emerged in his mind, but when he saw the Emerald Duke whose face suddenly turned pale, he was inexplicably tense.

"Your Highness!"

Dean groaned softly.

"It's okay, I'm just a little tired... This is the midsummer gift I promised you at the beginning. It was originally another gift, but as your strength increases, those are no longer suitable. Only this one is the most suitable--The Way of Killing" Power is unquestionable, but the risks it brings are also the same... I will not force you to change your path, I just hope you can have more choices!"

Grand Duke Emerald looked at Dean with a smile.

"However, Your Highness..."

"It's really nothing. When you touch the limit of the 'domain', you can understand that I'm just exhausted at this moment... Dean, I want to rest!"

Grand Duke Jade's smile didn't change, but it was hard to hide the tiredness.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Dean nodded.

He had a lot to say, but at this moment he couldn't say it at all.

Because, he knew very well that Grand Duke Jade's condition at the moment was much more serious than what he said, at least it was definitely not just exhaustion.

Leaving the study, Dean, who was frowning tightly, walked out quickly.

He didn't even say hello to the head of the Grand Duke's bodyguard.

His heart became chaotic.

And it wasn't until Dean walked out of the Emerald Palace that Dean's heart calmed down again.

However, a wry smile appeared on Dean's mouth.

"Your Highness, you have made my debt even greater...how should I pay it back?"

Dean whispered to himself.

It is incredible for anyone to endow a person with an existence similar to a 'road'.

Dean was also exposed to such things for the first time.

but. That doesn't mean Dean doesn't know what it means.

Even if Grand Duke Emerald said. This is just the 'gift' she promised to give to Dean.

But. This gift is too precious.

Because, such a gift can definitely allow a silver peak to enter the gold level smoothly.

And under the sway of Grand Duke Jade, except for the chief swordsman and the Earl of Meri who had already touched the threshold, the remaining two county kings, including the chief guard of Grand Duke Jade, were all peak silver.

simply put. Such a 'gift' given by Grand Duke Emerald to any one of them is enough to make them reach the gold level.

It also adds another gold-level powerhouse to Jade.

However, Grand Duke Emerald did not do this.

Among them, there must be many restrictions, otherwise, with the selflessness of Grand Duke Emerald, he would never be stingy.

Therefore, Dean would never believe that what the Emerald Lord said was just exhaustion.

And almost before the decisive battle with King Xiti, Grand Duke Emerald suddenly did this.

This made Dean even more guessing——

"Your Highness, you really can't lie! Are you going to sacrifice yourself again? I will agree to any request you have. But this time..."

Dean had a wry smile on his lips.

but. This wry smile was quickly replaced by determination.

Then, he quickened his pace and walked towards the civilian area of ​​the emerald capital.

According to the original plan, this is his next stop—and Dean has no plans to change.

...

"Master Zelgon, I have mobilized all the people who can be mobilized. After dawn, the first group of people will be able to set off for Vauban County!"

In a residential house located in the civilian area of ​​the emerald capital, Dr. Mosang was reporting to Dean.

"I will send a team to escort along the way, and the county kings and lords from all over the world will also help!"

Dean nodded.

"This time...is it really so serious?"

After hesitating for a moment, Dr. Mosang finally asked.

"It's more serious than you can imagine...Let those fathers, husbands, and sons bid farewell to their families! This may be the last chance!"

Dean took a deep breath and said slowly.

"Is that right?"

Doctor Mosang whispered to himself.

Then, he quickly walked outside.

Dean sat in the room, narrowing his eyes slightly. In his ears, even if he wasn't paying attention, he could clearly hear bursts of suppressed crying.

This is for mothers, wives, daughters.

The younger children did not join in.

Even though they belonged to the evacuated group, their age did not allow them to understand why their father stayed behind and they had to leave with their mother.

"War, war..."

Dean muttered to himself.

...

The sun once again scattered on the emerald capital.

Unlike the busy days in the past, this morning's Emerald City was almost full of people's voices.

Cars of different sizes and styles converged on the main road of the Emerald City, slowly heading towards the Emerald City, and all the cars sitting on them were children under the age of ten.

Over ten years old?

Help the mothers pull the cars one by one.

Three or two mothers, with the help of three or four older children, left the emerald capital with the remaining children and family property.

Their husband and the father of the child followed behind, silently pushing the cart, fulfilling their responsibilities as men.

And when they came to the gate of the city, the men told the eldest son.

Not many words.

Most are just a few sentences.

After speaking, he walked towards the side of the city gate.

There's...the barracks.

After taking over the crude weapons, the identities of the men changed from fathers, husbands, and sons to militiamen.

Grand Duke Swordsman stood at the highest point of the barracks, watching more and more militiamen, the palm of her hand holding the sword, the knuckles turned white.

Because, she knew very well how much the militiamen in front of her could survive after this war.

Even though there are always six weeks of the year, they have trained!

Compared with the real war, such six weeks of training time are too fragile.

It is simply vulnerable.

ps first update~

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