Chapter 114: The Flower of Vanity

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The armies of Yaki and Arubania were so overwhelming that in just a few days they were able to spread on all sides of the land of Palchi, conquering almost the entire Namra Delta. Only the port of Arisianta remained in Palci's grasp.

As a result of this victory, the morale of the Arubanian Army and the Yaki Army was extremely high, especially among the nobles. However, Zelda's mood grew heavier and heavier: this victory was not a victory over a powerful enemy, but an initiative of the enemy to give up resistance. There were few substantive clashes along the way, suggesting that the Palcian army was gathering strength and waiting for their moment, while the port of Arisianda, which Palci wanted to hold onto, was impregnable and could not find a flaw to attack.

Zelda was also disappointed in the quality of his army, and he had always had any extravagant hopes for the nobles, but the quality of the Arubanian army that came with him was equally flattering. The total number of troops landed this time reached more than 20,000 people, including more than 12,000 Arubanian troops, but the combat capabilities of these troops were very different from the Arubanian troops sent to the fortress of Baroud before. These armies were undisciplined, untrained, and apparently units that had only been formed for a long time, and even their commanders did not look like experienced combat commanders. This also shows that even Dicar II had little expectation of the results of this harassment operation, so he sent such a force that was not even second-rate. These troops would certainly not be the opponents of the Palchi army if they did face a big battle, and the only thing they were good at was plundering the people. Fortunately, with little substantial resistance and under the orders and representations of Prince Gilmus, there had been no massacre of civilians, which Zelda considered a great blessing in disguise.

Among the 20,000 troops, I am afraid that only the 5,000 people trained by Zelda himself can be called a truly combat-effective force, but Selda does not dare to put these troops too far away from His Royal Highness the Prince. Because he knew very well that Palci was looking for an opportunity to launch a counterattack, he didn't care about the nobles and the ragtag Arubanian army, but this elite army could not be abandoned. This is a solid force to defend His Royal Highness, if the Palchi army begins to counterattack, it will inevitably be a thunderous attack, in which the motley army can play a role in delaying the enemy's advance, and Zelda's task is to use this time to withdraw His Royal Highness to the sea, and then return to the fortress of Baroud.

One of the things that has been bothering Zelda is that as the army continues to advance, it gets closer and closer to his hometown. Should I go home or not? Zelda hesitated, he missed his old mother and wife at home, but he didn't know how many things had happened in the family in the past four years, and going back at this time was likely to cause trouble to his family, especially after he had to retreat.

The only one who sensed Selda's mood was Brudasmo, who thought that Zelda was not fit to command a large army in his current state, and that it would be better to simply go home and see, as long as the time was kept as short as possible and kept secret, it should not be in great trouble. Zelda accepted his suggestion, perhaps he had wanted to do it in his heart, but there was just a lack of someone to advise him.

Taking advantage of the darkness of the night, Zelda returned to her hometown with two escorts. The sight before her was the same as when she left, and Zelda felt her breath shorten.

"Somebody's out there!" Just as Zelda's hand touched the door, a man's voice rang out.

Zelda was stunned, this voice is so familiar! But this voice has not been heard for a long time.

Cusay! It's Big Brother Kusai!

"Big brother, it's me, Zelda." Zelda's throat trembled and she spat out the words.

The door suddenly opened, and out came a majestic man, although much older, but indeed Zelda's big brother Cusai!

Before Zelda could step forward and hug Cusay, she saw that Cusay had closed the door again.

"Why are you back?" There was no joy or excitement in Kusai's tone, but there was a complete doubt, which was like a basin of cold water pouring Zelda's heart.

"I, I'm coming back to see the house. Is Mother okay? Zelda's words stuttered due to confusion.

Cusai stared at Zelda, his eyes gradually softened, and finally he sighed and said, "Zelda, you are late, my mother passed away two years ago." ”

Zelda, who heard this, didn't know how long it took to react, only to feel that his face was already full of tears, and even his own voice made him wonder if it was coming from his throat: "I actually I actually"

Kusai shook his head and looked at his younger brother and said, "You don't have to be too sad to have me by my side when my mother died, at least my mother is not as desperate as my father when she leaves." ”

Zelda understood that Cusay was referring to the fact that when her mother died, she at least knew that she and her eldest brother were there, unlike her father Ulysses who was seriously injured when he died, and his life and death were uncertain, the second brother and third brother had all been killed in battle, and the life and death of the eldest brother were unknown. However, this did not give Zelda much comfort to her mood, and she barely calmed down, and Zelda said, "How is the situation at home?" ”

Qusai replied: "My brother and sister are very virtuous, and she is probably in charge of most of the family affairs, and your son is also very motivated, and he has some foundation in martial arts." Your sister-in-law and I, as well as my second sister-in-law, all have our own land, and there will be no problems in life. It's you who worry me, and although I'm at home, I'm still nominally a guest in Palci, and I've heard a little about you. As far as the Yaki Warriors are concerned, you are a loyal servant who can please your father, and even the generals of Palchi praise you. But I have to say that what you are looking for is a vain flower, which may seem beautiful and moving, but it will never bear fruit. Can't you feel it yet? ”

Zelda smiled bitterly and said, "Big brother, maybe your younger brother is stupid, he can only see one path and follow it." No matter how difficult the road is, I can only keep going, and if I fall one day, it will only be because I am not capable enough. ”

Kusai looked up to the sky and sighed: "I really don't know whether to scold you or envy you, but since you have decided your life, I don't want to criticize you anymore." I can only wish you good luck. ”

"Big brother, I want to meet my wife and son."

"No, it's better not to, brother." Kusai shook his head and said, "You've been away for too long, my siblings and my nephew have adapted to their current life, and it would be fine if you came back, but you were just passing by, and doing so would only increase their longing and pain." ”

Seeing the eldest brother's expression, Zelda knew that even if he was reluctant, he would not have results, so he had to accept his suggestion with a wry smile. The brothers broke up in a hurry after a brief conversation.

Zelda sped back in the night, but his expression was completely different from when he had gone. He understood that Prince Gilmus was right, and his eldest brother Qusai was right, and that Yagi's hope of recovering the country was very slim, if not hopeless. But they forgot that there was another way, and that was to secure another land for Gilmus, where he would become king! (To be continued.) Mobile phone users, please browse and read, a better reading experience.