Chapter III
Garcia passed by the main hall that had been blown apart by himself that day, and did not intend to stay too long.
The last princess of the royal family of Grasse, she was imprisoned in her bedroom after the defeat of the Empire.
It is said that Emperor Grasse loved his only daughter very much, which can be seen from the luxurious palace.
Garcia stopped outside the door and knocked lightly three times, according to the etiquette among the nobles.
"Please come in." The woman's voice sounded a moment later, and Garcia pushed the door open and walked in.
The princess sat at her desk, with an open book on the table, and she was dressed in a formal dress, with her long skirt tucked at her feet, even if she had become a princess of a dead country, she did not lose her grace and etiquette at all.
She stared at the young and promising marshal, and her voice was gentle: "First meeting, Marshal Garcia. Your fame is all over the universe, and I've had the pleasure of seeing some of your video recordings. β
The princess smiled, her beautiful eyes like a pool of water, "I heard that the marshal has always been calm and resolute on the battlefield, why do you still come to see me, a prisoner?" β
Garcia was polite: "I'm just a little confused. β
"Oh?" She seemed to hear something interesting, "What is it?" β
Garcia looked at her quietly for a long time: "Your father should not start a war at this time. β
"Not bad."
"The Nostra Empire is strong and can be attacked without a surprise attack."
"Yes."
"Grasse has a special geographical location and is not allied with other countries, so it is easy to be defeated by joining forces if they start a war rashly."
"Indeed."
The princess looked at her, her eyes like a mist, and she looked up, as if to stop the tears from flowing.
"Me too...... This is what he admonished his father. "But I can't stop him." β
"Marshal, my father, the Emperor, raised me as an heir, and I thought I could protect my people as he did." The princess smiled bitterly, "It's just that, desire is wrapped around my father like a poisonous snake, and I haven't discussed political affairs with my father for a long, long time." β
The princess looked at a certain point in the air, and suddenly went back to a long time ago, the palace had a large beautiful garden, the fragrance lingered on the tip of her nose, at that time she was busy and tired every day, her father had to inquire about her studies every day, hoping that she would become a good king, and she herself was working hard for it, longing for the day to be recognized by the people.
"Marshal Garcia...... There are so many emperors, why is it my father? The taste of power is like poison, how many people can not be corrupted? β
Her mother died young, and her father was the only hero in her eyes.
Emperor Grasse was indeed heroic in his youth, and he was always loved by his people for many years of diligence in his administration and dedication to military and education.
The princess looked at the long dress she was wearingβit was her favorite dress, she had a strong national power and her father's favor, and she had as much luxury as she wanted. Her father would always indulge her.
It's just that heroes also grow old one day.
And heroes are sometimes the ones who can't watch themselves fall from the altar.
The elderly emperor could not accept the reality, the princess watched powerlessly as her father frantically curtailed power, the dynasty that had been painstakingly built for many years began to crack, and greed gradually corroded the country like maggots attached to the bones.
At this time, he waged war against Notras, which was at the peak of his national power, and tore up the peace agreement, leaving no way out.
She...... There is no way back either!
The princess suddenly got up and took a step forward, reached out and drew her long sword from the side of her skirt and stabbed Garcia!
Princess Grass is the heir to the Empire, and when she is very knowledgeable, she is also as good at martial arts as her father!
Her swordsmanship and appearance are equally famous in the Five Kingdoms.
Garcia stood still, frowning as if still thinking about her words.
The blade was about to pierce her body in an instant, but it was strangely twisted at the moment when it was about to touch it!
The princess was stunned, her hand was empty, and the long sword had already broken down into elements, which were randomly combined into different forms in the air with Garcia's mind.
"I have taken note of your words, and this will also be one of the reasons why the Grass Empire is waging war against our country." Garcia still had a lot of questions, but she knew she couldn't get an answer today.
The sword reappeared, pointed straight at the princess.
"I see." She muttered, "You're a 'special' ......."
The princess stepped back, "Marshal...... Your doubts have been answered, and my struggle is meaningless, so I beg you to see me off. β
Garcia raised his hand to grasp the hilt of his sword, "You don't have to die." β
"If the princess is alive, it will be a symbol of the country." She was reluctant to stroke the gorgeous long dress, "I can't be slaughtered as a captive." β
She looked up as if she were still the proud princess.
"I haven't officially met the Empress of Nottras, and I've wanted to compare myself to her, but I've heard many rumors about her stubbornness. But it can tame special people to serve it...... It's time for me to take a fresh look at your king. β