One night he awoke in complete silence, still stormy outside the window, and Filin's heart sank, filled with signs of terror, and when he got up in the morning and saw the blue sky outside the window, the fear in his heart increased.

Even though it was a sunny day, the atmosphere in the castle was quite solemn. On several occasions, he felt that the arcane spell was scratching at Filin's senses, almost driving him insane, as he was not sure if it was Hermes' attempt to make further contact with Filin, or if it was Rosen and Kaidon's prying eyes.

And a visit to King Creek and his servants in the evening discouraged Filmin even more.

The King, skinny and skinny, sat there smiling mutteredly, and then whispered weakly to Filmin as he entered.

"Oh, Hermes, Filin's child. How did you do in your sword skills class today?"

His Majesty came almost as soon as Filin had entered the room, and saw him sitting in a chair with his back upright, his hands crossed over his chest and looking at Filin.

There was no conversation, and he could not judge whether his silence was timid or self-controlled, and he withdrew as soon as possible, regardless of the reproachful eyes of his servants.

The servant seemed no better than the king, and the dark circles under the eyes of a pale figure like him were painted, and the mouth was as silent as the hammer in the bell on his garment.

If King Creek dies, there will be no one between the servant and His Majesty, and I doubt that there will be any way to help him.

It's like if Filmin can help me when the time comes. Filin thought sourly.

That night, he stayed alone in his room and drank the cheap blackberry wine that Borges looked down on, knowing that Filmin would have a hangover tomorrow from drinking too much, but Filmin didn't care. Then, he lay on his bed and listened to the commotion coming from the hall in the distance, hoping that Ariana would be able to scold Filmin for being drunk.

The bed was so big that the sheets looked as pale and cold as a river of ice, and he had to close his eyes and seek the company of a wolf.

The days of Film's detention at Fort Tag made Filmin look for such a partner in his dreams day after night, just for the illusion of freedom.

Fihrin wakes up before Etro grabs Fihrin and shakes Fihrin awake, but Fihrin immediately recognizes him, otherwise Fihrin would have tried to kill him. “

Get up!" he whispered hoarsely. "Get up, you drunken fool, you idiot! Jie Yi Bay was under siege, there were five red boats, and he bet it would be too late if people didn't act.

Get up, you damn thing!"

Filmin stumbled to his feet, his words scaring Film's deep drunkenness away.

"What can people do?" Filin asked stupidly.

"Tell the King, and Freya and Your Majesty.

Even His Majesty obviously couldn't ignore it, because the robbers were about to come to the door. If the Red Ship occupies Jieyi Bay, it will further surround the people, and by that time no ship will be able to leave the port of the Rouge River, and even His Majesty will understand the seriousness of the matter.

Go now!"

Putting on trousers and a knee-length short-sleeved tunic and headed, Filin rushed barefoot toward the door, but stopped immediately. "How did Filmin know about this, and where did Filmin get this warning?"

Etro jumped to his feet in a hurry. "Damn! Damn it! Tell them it's fine! Tell Creek that you dreamed of a pock-faced man divining the bad news in a pool of water! He at least understands what it means! Tell him that an ancient spirit has a message for you!

Say anything, but don't forget to get them to act right away!"

"Good!" Filmin slid down the hallway, slid down the stairs and rushed to Creek's door, knocking hard. At the far end of the hallway, Borges was standing by a chair outside Floya's door, and at the sight of Filin, he drew his dagger and stood in a preparative position, his eyes scanning the movements.

"Robber!" I shouted to him on the other side of the hallway, regardless of who would overhear or react.

"Five red boats sail into Jieyi Bay! Wake up the queen and tell her that the people of Jieyi Bay need support now!"

Without asking, Borges turned and knocked on Floya's door, and was immediately allowed to enter, so he was not so lucky.

Vales finally managed to open a crack in the door, and he didn't do anything until he suggested that he personally relay his message to His Majesty.

Believing that it was the opportunity to swagger into the hall and confer with the prince in front of a crowd of merry-seekers, that he decided to rush out of the door of his guard to his little vestibule to dress.

The king's bedroom was dark and filled with the smell of smoke. Filin took a candle from his living room, lit it with the fire that was about to be extinguished, and hurried into the room, almost stepping on the servant who was curled up like a wild dog by the king's bed in the darkness.

Filin gasped, and saw that he had no blanket or pillow, and was huddled on the small carpet beside the king's bed. Then, he stiffened his limbs and gradually became conscious, then immediately increased his alertness. "What's wrong? what's going on?" he asked.

"The robbers have invaded the bay, there are five red boats, and he must wake up the king. Why are you sleeping here? Are you afraid to go back to your room?"

He smiled bitterly. "Filmin was scared that he wouldn't be able to come back after leaving the room.

The last time Valles locked Fihrin out of the door, he knocked and yelled for almost an hour, and when the king finally realized that he was not in the room, he asked where Filin was. The last time Filin sneaked in with breakfast under the pretext of delivering it, and before that......"

"They're going to separate you from the king?"

He nodded. "Coercion and temptation. Tonight His Majesty took out a purse containing five small nuggets, asked Filin if he could dress up properly, and went downstairs to entertain them.

Oh, you should have listened to what he was talking about after you were gone, how much the people in the court missed Film, and how it would be a shame to let Filmin waste his youth here.

When he said that it was much more comfortable to be with King Crick than with other fools, he threw a teapot at Firin.

That made Valles angry, for he had just finished brewing that disgusting pot of herbal tea, which smelled worse than fart. ”

As he spoke, the servant lit a candle and lit a fire in the fireplace in the king's chambers, and then he drew one of the heavy curtains. "Your Majesty?" he whispered like a sleeping baby, "Kaz Silverlight has brought you important news, will you wake up and listen to it?"

At first the king did not react. "Your Majesty?" the servant called again, and then patted the king on the face with a damp cloth soaked in cold water. "King Creek?"

"Your Majesty, your people need you. Filmin burst out the words anxiously. "Jieyi Bay was besieged by red boats, and there were five red boats in total. The people must send troops to support them immediately, or they will lose all the territory they have there, and once they establish a stronghold there......"

"They can close the Buck River port. The king opened his eyes and said. He still slept prostrately, but his eyes were squinted as if he were resisting pain. "Servant, pour some wine. His voice was as soft as breathing, but it was the voice of the king after all. Film's heart was turbulent, as if Filmin was an old dog listening to his homecoming master.

"What should people do?" I pleaded to him.

"Every ship has to go to the coast and prepare for war, not just the warships, let those fishing boats go out as well, and people can now fight for their lives. How could they be so close, how could they be so bold! Let the horses go there by land, he said they would have to leave tonight in an hour. They may not arrive until the day after tomorrow, but send them out anyway and let Minrui lead the team. ”

Filin's heart churned in his chest. "Your Majesty," Filin gently interrupted, "Minrui is dead, killed on the way back with Borges, when they were attacked by road robbers. ”

The servant glared at Filin, who knew at once that he shouldn't interject, and Crick's command faded from his voice. Then, uncertainly, he said, "Minrui is dead?"

Filmin took a breath. "Yes, Your Majesty. But there's Rhett, and Cave is also an expert. ”

The king took the wine offered by the servants, and after taking a sip, he was more energetic. "Cave. Then, let Cave lead the team.

The King's tone regained a hint of confidence. Filin resisted to say that the remaining horses were not worth sending out, but the people of Jie Yi Bay would undoubtedly welcome anyone who came to support.

King Creek pondered. "What about the news from Little South Bay, did they send soldiers and ships?"

"Your Majesty, the people have not received any message from there. "It's true.

"What's going on here?" Before His Majesty's figure appeared in the bedroom, the roar had already been heard, and he was shouting loudly from drunkenness and anger. "Vales!" he pointed at Filin with a finger. "It's okay to kick him out and find someone to help you, don't be polite to him!"

Valles didn't need to bother, for the two muscular inland guards had already come upstairs with His Majesty from the banquet and lifted Firin's feet off the ground. His Majesty had chosen the right man for this task, and he had to look around for the servant's help, but he was long gone.

Later, when he saw a pale hand disappear under the bed, he resolutely looked away.

Fihrin didn't blame him, because he couldn't help him by staying or staying other than being kicked out with Firin.

"My father, he has bothered you with some nonsense, and you are still so weak?" said His Majesty, eagerly bent over the bed.

When they were almost about to put the film to the door, the king spoke. His voice was not loud, but he could hear that he was giving orders.

"Stop me. King Creek commanded the guards. Although he was still lying on the bed, his eyes turned to His Majesty.

"The Bay of Jay is under siege," said King Creek firmly, "and the people must send troops to support it." ”