Chapter 104: The Storm Will Rise!
After entering August, Atlantus is not so hot.
At this time of year, hurricanes from the sea to the east carry moist air along the Danube River to the west. The whole of Atlantus would be shrouded in dark clouds, lightning and thunder, and heavy rain.
The Danube rushes through the river like a roaring dragon, mixed with mud and sand from the upper reaches. This is the time of year when the Danube River floods. The overflowing river skirted Atlantus, turning the lower plains into swamps. However, after the flood waters reced, the fertile soil left behind will be the guarantee of the harvest in the second half of the year.
Yifeng likes to stand on Casillo's balcony with a glass of red wine on such a rainy afternoon, admiring Atlante under the rain curtain.
It's not about better music, it's not about sentimental poetry. Rather, whenever the heavy rain comes, the construction period will stop, and Yifeng will enjoy this leisure time rarely.
What's more, the residents of Xicheng District, who also have nothing to do, always like to go into the tavern for a few drinks in such a rainy weather, or come to Cassilo with a money bag to play a few handfuls.
During this time, Cassilo has been full! Yifeng laughed so hard that he couldn't even close his mouth. This day was no exception, just after lunch, the parking lot in front of Cassilo was already crowded with all kinds of gorgeous carriages.
Da Da Da ~~
A crisp sound of horses' hooves was heard in the distance, and the white hooves trampled on the rain and splashed, which quickly attracted Yifeng's attention.
These are the four rare white horses, in this Atlantus, there can be such a commotion, and the only one who still comes to find Yifeng on such a rainy day is His Royal Highness Arthur, the second prince.
Sure enough, the carriage stopped at the door, and Prince Arthur's wet hair was exposed under an umbrella held up by a guard, and he looked up at the balcony where Yifeng was.
Yifeng smiled slightly, put down his wine glass, and went downstairs to greet him.
"Haha, long time no see!, Your Royal Highness, why do you have time to sit here today?"
At the door, Yifeng opened his arms from afar. It seems that for a long time, Yifeng did not meet this friend. It's purely that both of them are too busy, and Yifeng misses it a little.
Prince Arthur's face was not very good, as gloomy as it was on a rainy day.
"I'm looking for you for something, let's talk upstairs!"
The two hugged warmly, and Prince Arthur attached himself to Yifeng's ear and said softly.
"When did you find me for something?
Yifeng laughed on his face, calling for someone to greet Arthur's entourage, and at the same time raising his arms upstairs, but his heart was cold.
It was no small feat to make this personable prince so cautious, let alone brave the rain.
Ascending to the third floor, Prince Arthur did not speak, but just looked around with his eyes.
"Go down, I have something to talk about with His Royal Highness the Prince!"
Yifeng waved his hand in motion, and the waiter bent down and retreated. Yifeng picked up the bottle and poured Arthur a glass of red wine.
"Don't worry, I won't leak secrets here! Say, what can make you so anxious?"
Prince Arthur drank it all, looked at the gloomy sky, and exhaled faintly.
"Yifeng, how long has it been since you've seen Erabela?"
Yifeng played with his wine glass, his body half tilted, leaning against the railing.
"What's wrong? It's been a while, I've been busy lately, you know!"
Yifeng's eyes glanced at the two reclining chairs beside him. To be honest, without the little girl Ilabella, Yifeng did feel a little lost.
"You know what? I'm coming straight from the palace!"
Prince Arthur did not directly answer Yifeng's words, but said something very confusing.
Yifeng was terrifying and frightened. If I am not mistaken, half a month ago, when I saw Ilabella for the last time, this little girl was very unhappy and said that she was going to the palace to serve His Majesty.
"What's the matter, Your Majesty's condition hasn't improved?"
A hot summer is not a good day for a sick person, especially for the elderly. Many people just can't survive the summer and return to the embrace of the gods. What's more, His Majesty Edward's condition has been good and bad since he returned to the capital.
"I haven't seen my father, it's the third day!"
Prince Arthur turned around suddenly, staring at Yifeng's face with burning eyes, his arm grabbing Yifeng's arm in pain.
"You know, what that means? It's been three days, and every time I go over, I'm blocked out of the palace!"
It is natural for a prince to visit his sick father, but it is no small thing that even a powerful man like Arthur is kept out!
What's more, in charge of the Praetorian Guard is the person who has always been against His Royal Highness the Great Prince.
"Something big is going to happen!"
Thinking of Erabela's abnormality, Yifeng slammed the wine glass on the table, pressed a bell, and a waiter knocked on the door, Yifeng commanded.
"Quick, call Robin in and tell him to bring all the information about the palace!"
Robin was not long in coming. In fact, he was in a hurry more than Yifeng.
"Boss, something has been wrong recently! The eyeliner in our palace seems to have been cut off! Also, recently, there have been a lot of strangers in the entire Xicheng District!"
Robin held a roll of parchment and didn't wait for Yifeng to ask, he was on the table, spread out the map, and pointed to a few of the dots.
"Here, here, and here, there are unknown people appearing!"
"Bastard! Why are you only reporting now!"
Yifeng glanced at the map a few times, and his eyes froze. These are all close to the gates of the West City, as well as the docks, mercenary guilds, and other locations. picked up the information and compared it again, and Yifeng almost scolded.
"Boss, it's my fault!"
Robin's eyes were a little resentful, and he silently pointed to the stacked papers on Yifeng's desk. But the attitude is good.
Obviously, this information has been sent a long time ago, but Yifeng is lazy and doesn't pay attention.
The boss is at fault, who will carry it if the subordinates don't carry it?
Yifeng nodded with satisfaction, but instead of looking at the documents, he patted Robin on the shoulder and said seriously.
"Very well, then, have the other gates moved?"
"Yes! The strength of the North Gate has doubled recently! There are also the guards at the East Gate, who have been transferred more frequently recently! There are no other movements for the time being, but I have already arranged for it, and I will report it as soon as there is a situation!"
Robin knew that the situation was urgent, and he didn't sell it, so he said in a hurry.
Before he could finish speaking, there was a knock at the door.
"Your Excellency Yifeng, this is the latest information! General Barrett, the guard general of the North Gate, has sent an order from His Majesty, saying that martial law has begun in Kiatlans today, please cooperate with us!"
A soaking wet guy hurriedly handed over a piece of information.
Yifeng and Prince Arthur glanced at each other.
"Oh no! I'm afraid there will be a drastic change in the palace!"
At some point, the sky began to darken, and a thunderclap exploded over Atlantus, and the flash of lightning illuminated the iron-blue faces of Yifeng and Arthur!
The downpour is coming!