Laurel stood in front of the window, looking out at the city's brightly lit arena.

It is a sacred site at Standwick Castle. Prayers to the gods or large celebrations are usually held there.

Now there's a killing show going on there. She could even see how the heroes in the arena swung their swords and slain one demon after another fleeing in panic. Whenever blood burst out in the lights, people would rise from the audience and burst into cheers.

This may be a way to boost morale and unite people. But how big of a problem can killing against killing solve?

In any war, when everyone is exhausted, they finally sit down at the negotiating table and use political means to resolve disputes.

How long will this war last, and how many more people will die before it ends?

"Mother, why are you here?" Catherine's voice came from behind: "I noticed that you didn't go to the Colosseum......"

Laurel turned around and smiled at her daughter, "Yes, I just want to be alone for a while......"

"Your face doesn't look very good, do you feel uncomfortable?"

"No, maybe it's because you haven't rested......" Laurel shook her head, "It seems that the event you held in the Colosseum boosted the morale of the military and civilians in the city!"

"That's exactly what I wanted. Catherine said, "On the way over, I heard someone talking about my ......."

"What did they say?"

They said...... Say I shouldn't have rejected Kendall's suggestion that this is the best way to solve the problem......"

"Don't listen to their nonsense!" Laurel hugged Catherine in her arms and kissed her hair, "We'll find a way, I trust you!"

"Mother, I know my responsibility. The people of the House of Einfast must protect their own people, and even have to make the necessary sacrifices...... But as soon as I think about being separated from the grain, my heart hurts so much......"

"Kid, you don't have to make sacrifices! Kendall will abdicate sooner or later, I'm sure it won't be long......" Laurel hugged Catherine tightly and comforted.

"In today's battle, I lost 4,000 warriors........."

"That is the fate of the warriors! As sons and daughters of Erathia, they must take up the responsibility of protecting the people!"

"But I didn't protect my people. I watched as the villagers were crucified to the branches of a tree by an army of demons...... And all this could have been completely avoided!"

"Kid, you didn't do anything wrong...... You've avenged them, haven't you?"

"But can they still see it? can it comfort their spirits?" Catherine sobbed, "and when I saw that there was only a little girl left in the whole village, standing under a tree and crying, I felt as dazed and helpless as she was......"

"You and me, and Guzi, and loyal friends and guards. You're not alone......"

"Mother, when I was in the Hero Guild, the first lesson our mentor taught us was how to become a hero. To be a worthy hero, you must be ready to sacrifice at all times......" Catherine cried, "but I really don't know what to do!

Laurel wiped Catherine's tears away and sighed, "You don't have to rush to make a choice, it would be a very bad decision." Follow your instincts and believe the road is ahead of you!"

The lights of the Colosseum are still bright, and the people of the Colosseum are still shouting...... It looks like it's going to be a sleepless night.

Early the next morning, Laurel left Standwick Castle with only a few personal guards, and galloped towards Tekken Castle.

"You're here, I hope your answer satisfies me!" said King Kendall, looking at Laurel without blinking.

"Kendall, I want you to change the conditions!" Laurel stabbed straight into the tunnel.

"Everything I say is a law, and nothing will change......! It doesn't hurt to listen to your advice. ”

"I'm willing to trade myself for the Chosen One, I hope you can consider it!"

"You...... You mean to trade yourself?" Kendall stammered. He never expected Laurel to say that.

"Yes!" Laurel's tone was firm.

"What should I do with you?" Kendall scratched his head, "I can't divorce the queen, that would lose the support of her family...... Laurel, did you promise to be a humble lover for your daughter's sake?"

"Yes, I am even willing to give my life for her!"

Kendall rubbed his hands together excitedly and paced back and forth down the hall.

"Ahem......" Kendall suddenly stopped, looked at his first love in a daze, and suddenly began to walk again.

Laurel watched him quietly, waiting for his reply.

"I admit that I really want to have a good time with you, and it is really difficult for people to refuse this condition you proposed......" Kendall nodded for a while, and then shook his head again: "But Princess Saiya's marriage has not been resolved yet." You know, when she succeeds to the throne, she must be protected by a powerful man, and my political enemies are watching this king!

"I'm sure you'll find a suitable match for Princess Saiya! Aren't there still many famous families in Erathia? You can even consider marrying the royal families of other countries......

"I don't even look down on any of those stupid sons of Erathia! As for marrying the royal families of other countries, it seems that there is no way. She marries to another country, so who will inherit my throne? No, I still have to ask for Gu Shiyu!"

"Kendall, he's married to my daughter! And he only has Catherine in his heart, if he marries Princess Saiya, do you think Princess Saiya will be happy?"

"At least she'll be safe!" As he spoke, Kendall suddenly became angry: "Gu Shiyu's kid rejected me, which makes me very shameless! Now the whole Erathia is talking about Princess Saiya, saying that she was rejected by Gu Shiyu, how should she be? If I agree to your proposal, won't it make her be rejected again?!"

"Gu Shiyu didn't reject Princess Saiya, he just rejected you!"

"That's not going to work! No one is allowed to challenge my authority, that makes me very shameless! Promise me or die!"

"Looks like you don't agree with my suggestion?"

"Alas, alas......" Kendall scratched his head, "I admit that my heart is itchy, but I still have to reject you!"

"Then it can't be helped. I'd better go back......" Laurel sighed and turned to leave.

"Laurel......" Kendall suddenly couldn't help it, hugged her impulsively, and his rough hands began to search up and down.

"Hmm...... Don't!" Laurel struggled to push Kendall's muscular body, but where could she push?

Listening to Laurel's delicate panting, smelling her exhalation, Kendall was horny, and his big hand had already lifted Laurel's skirt and began to look for the green grass.

"Hmm!" Kendall suddenly pushed Laurel away, looking at her angrily.

Laurel shuddered, holding a dagger in her hand, and there was a faint trace of blood on the tip of the dagger.

Kendall lifted his clothes, and a bloody streak had been cut on his waist.

"You!, how dare you plot against me?!," Kendall growled.

"You have violated my dignity!" Laurel looked at him without the slightest fear.

"Over the years, there have been many people who want to kill me, and I have long started to wear gold armor to defend myself. Well, it seems that there is still poison on the knife, and the wound is actually a little itchy...... Laurel, do you think this knife and this little poison can kill me?

"Looks like I started a little early!" Laurel said coldly, "I should have waited a little longer!"

"The assassination of the king is a capital crime! Laurel, tomorrow afternoon you will be hanged in public in the square. ”

"I'm not afraid of death, Kendall, and you'll come with me sooner or later. In hell, you should think about how to face your own brother and the ancestors of the Einfast family!"

Kendall called out to the soldiers outside the door and took Laurel out.

Fortunately, with the protection of soft armor, the skin was only scratched, and it was not a big deal. Kendall washed the wound until the blood was no longer dark red.

At this moment, Catherine was in a village outside the city, anxiously waiting for news.

Laurel said goodbye and didn't return until the night, when Catherine immediately thought that she would come to Tekken Castle to renegotiate with Kendall. She immediately led a few people to chase after the starry night, but in the end she was still a step too late.

Her heart was flustered, and she always had a sense of foreboding.

Her premonition came true! The people sent out came back to report that Laurel's assassination of Kendall had failed, that he had been captured, and that he would be publicly hanged tomorrow afternoon!

Catherine slumped heavily in her chair, her face pale.

"Your Royal Highness, you must think of a way!" everyone said anxiously.

"I'll go back at once, bring the army!" a man hurried to leave.

"It's too late!" Catherine stood up and said resolutely, "Well, I'll talk to Kendall!"

"Your Royal Highness, you can't go, it's too dangerous!"

"I have to go! Don't worry, Kendall still needs me to help him resist Fiona's army, and he won't do anything to me!"

Everyone watched as Catherine rode her fast horse towards the castle.

"No, I still have to go back and tell everyone! If Kendall catches Her Royal Highness the princess, we will start attacking the city!"

"Alright, then you go and get back quickly! ”