That night, Zheng Ming used his simulacrum ability to turn into a small bird and evade the patrol's interception without danger and flew into the boulder fort.

After simply leaving the news that people would continue to sneak in, and using the badge as a sample, and casually throwing it to the general in charge of patrolling, Zheng Ming walked into the temporary residence where Arthur stayed in the eyes of many excited, expectant, and awe-inspiring eyes.

At this time, it was late at night, and Arthur, who had been seriously injured before and had not fully recovered, was resting on the bed. Wartime is impermanent, and Arthur, who has always insisted on dealing with war reports, finally found an opportunity to replenish sleep. This is also one of the reasons why Zheng Ming repeatedly insisted on not letting the attendants wake up Arthur.

Quietly walked to the side of the bed, and by the moonlight spilling from the window, Zheng Ming looked at the beautiful face in front of him with a frowning brow.

Zheng Ming's feelings for Arthur are very complicated, and even he himself can't say it clearly. From the vague sympathy of the same disease at the beginning, to the closeness as a close friend, and then to the admiration and willingness to serve the king and the leader, and then to finally see through the other party's daughter, the feelings that had been troubled in the past suddenly exploded and turned into admiration.

All these emotions are blended together, brewing into complex and incomprehensible emotions, which seem to have all emotions, but also seem to be somewhat plausible.

The separation between the two places, which lasted for seven months and nine days, made this feeling even more intense, like a fine wine buried in an altar, once opened, the aroma of the wine overflowed.

"Dangchang."

In a trance, Arthur turned over to adjust his sleeping position, and the sound of metal chains shaking and plate armor crashing sounded. The moonlight shone on the corner of the armor that peeked out from the thin quilt, reflecting a silver-gray glow.

"Poof."

Seeing that the other party did not forget to wear armor to hide his identity when he slept, Zheng Ming first shook his head and smiled, and then felt a little distressed.

He lifted his hand to caress Arthur's cheek and held a strand of long hair from her forehead behind her ear. Under his touch, Arthur's frown seemed to be smoothed out a little, and the delicate and lubricated cheek rubbed slightly on Zheng Ming's hand.

"It's the same as a kitten."

After chuckling secretly in his heart, he really couldn't bear to break the beautiful Zheng Ming in front of him, and froze in place and didn't dare to move more.

The moonlight gradually moved to Arthur's window, crawling over her, and finally stopping at the place of her mouth and nose.

The red lips, which resemble delicate flowers, sparkle in the moonlight, giving off a luster called "temptation".

Zheng Ming quietly glanced at the empty room, swallowed his saliva, and there was a loud sound from his violently beating heart, which made him worry that he would wake Arthur up.

"Speaking of which, I haven't kissed her yet. Last time I was interrupted by Gwynna. ”

Just as he was quietly admiring the beautiful scenery in front of him, he couldn't help but beat faster and faster, getting closer and closer. The mischievous moonlight crept up on Arthur's eyelids, and then Arthur opened his eyes abruptly.

The two of them, separated by two palms, looked at each other's eyes quietly.

Zheng Ming felt that the moment Arthur's eyes overlapped with the moonlight, it was like the enchanting and beautiful fireflies flying on the clear lake in the afterglow of the sunset. glamorous enough to suck his whole person into it and make him sink for it.

It's a pity that the face full of astonishment reflected in it has become a pair of beautiful eyes, an insignificant flaw.

"Naruto?"

Under the soft call with a little doubt, Zheng Ming got up in a panic and sat on the ground in embarrassment. Arthur seemed to realize something, and quickly sat up from the bed, his face full of joy.

"Is it really you, Naru? Why are you here? ”

"I ...... I just arrived. Seeing that you are asleep, I want to wake you up. I didn't do anything~"

Before Zheng Ming, who was a thief, could finish speaking, the intermittent sound of explanation was interrupted by a collision between the chains and the iron plate. Immediately afterwards, Zheng Ming only felt a weight in his arms, and was thrown to the ground again by Arthur.

"Ming, it's all my fault. Because of my miscommand, I lost the lives of thousands of people and led to tens of thousands of prisoners. As a commander, I have failed the trust of my subordinates, and as a king, I have lost the love of the people. ”

Perhaps because of the depression during this time, or because of the joy of reunion after a long absence, Arthur rarely revealed a vulnerable side in Zheng Ming's arms.

Zheng Ming looked at Arthur, who was constantly rubbing himself, pear blossoms in the rain, full of grievances and self-blame, gently patted her back, stroked the top of her head, and showed his concern and comfort as much as possible.

"No, victory and defeat are a common thing in soldiers. Who can only win and not defeat in life? Don't pay attention to other people's criticism, in my opinion, you are too used to them. ”

"No...... This is my duty as a king......"

"Now I'm here to take the pressure off of you. You just need to continue to be the King Arthur who loves his people like a son, and leave the rest to me. ”

Listening to the whispered protest in his arms, Zheng Ming's eyes were agitated, different from the gentle words, his face was full of coldness when he looked out the window.

In this way, the two sat in each other and talked about the current situation.

Zheng Ming didn't hide too much from the fact that he was ambushed, but just ignored some details of the battle and revealed it.

And Arthur, under the guidance of Zheng Ming, also retreated after being attacked by a sneak attack, decided to pursue the retreating alliance army, was ambushed, and desperately broke through the siege and fled back to the Boulder Fort.

Although Arthur did not mention the scene during the battle and the breakthrough process. Giving all the credit to the players who came to support, it seems that with the help of the players, it is easy to break through. But Zheng Ming can still imagine the thrill at that time.

Realizing that the topic was getting heavier and heavier, Arthur's emotions were dripping along with the conversation, Zheng Ming half-jokingly comforted.

"I believe that it will not be long before the battle in the territory of the Dornites will reach this side. The war will end soon. When the time comes, I can take you around the territory of the Dorn. During this time, I saw a lot of magnificent and beautiful scenery there. It's a pity that it's not a beautiful woman who is with you, it's the Adam who is full of bad water. It gave me a splitting headache and I didn't have time to enjoy the view. ”

At Zheng Ming's invitation, Arthur was slightly stunned. Immediately, she looked at Zheng Ming with an apologetic face.

"Naru, I sent you to guard the territory of the Dorn, you won't blame me, will you?"

"What do you say?"

Seeing Arthur's eyes gloomy and his head lowered, with a sad look, Zheng Ming hugged her arms tightly.

"How could I resent you? Didn't I tell you? It's uninhibited, it's like a vacation, and I can't be happy without those annoying nobles and magnates. Of course, it would be perfect to have you by your side. ”

In the whispers of the two, the moonlight was dispelled by the morning light, and the sky gradually brightened. The two of them, who had already told what they had encountered recently, quietly closed their eyes and hugged each other, and neither of them wanted to break this short and beautiful peace.

Until the knock of the attendant sounded on the door, the beauty in the room that seemed to be still was finally broken.

"Alright, Naru. Let's go and meet the generals of each family. ”

Seeing Arthur struggling to fight from his arms, he restored his former majestic image as if his face had changed. Hearing the male voice in his ears that had become low and thick again, Zheng Ming was stunned, and then showed a wry smile.

"Hmm. It's time to pack up your mood and settle the war. In the near future, I will make you subject to your feet in the kingdoms, and I will make you the only king in the call of all people. My king. ”

Listening to the unequivocal promise like an oath coming from behind him, Arthur, who was about to walk to the door, was shocked. She didn't look back, she was afraid that when she saw the other party's expression at this time, the determination she had finally made up her mind would be shattered.

"I believe in you. I'm looking forward to that day too. ”

The sound of a mosquito and fly was sandwiched between the opening of the wooden door, so that Zheng Ming couldn't tell whether it was an auditory halluciation or a real response.