52. Tired princess
"Then, I'm afraid Granny En'll not live long. ”
Faced with the loyalty of the old man in front of her, Heidi smiled stiffly, then waved her hand and turned away. And at the same time as she turned around, Granny En's disappeared without a trace as if she had never existed.
Mother-in-law, who took care of herself and raised herself, even if she said something like "I must survive until that day", she is probably about to fall. After all, she was too old and too old, and her figure was already a little rickety when she just remembered. Naturally, it is impossible for her to pretend to be an orc in any way, so she can only keep consuming energy and use magic to hide her figure and follow her.
Straightening her clothes, Heidi carefully touched her hairy ears on top of her head. The wolf's ears, although they are said to be fake, but because they are the same color as their hair color, they can't see anything, and no one will have nothing to do with other people's ears. The real difficulty is actually the tail part, after all, unlike the ears, a truly "alive" tail has to be constantly flicked, and the orcs have no problem because it is their instinct. But...... If humans deliberately shake, they will feel tired after a long time.
Maintaining such an "identity" is what makes it convenient, at least for now...... It's still time to borrow a little bit from these single-celled animals.
"How's it going? Have you found any humans hiding?"
Calmly meeting the orcs who came to report, Heidi once again switched to the side that belonged to the "priest".
"No! but ......"
Say. ”
"A man has fled from the city, priest. By the time we found out, he had already ridden a long way away. Can't catch up. ”
"Then leave it alone. One person can't change anything. ”
Heidi's face was much darker. But it's still casually perfunctory.
The strength of one person is nothing, but since last night's incident, even if all the humans in the city have been gathered and controlled, they have not done anything out of the ordinary. It stands to reason that ordinary people don't have any radical actions, but since they ...... Who else not only didn't stay honest, but also escaped. That only says ...... This man is not ordinary.
Most of them are going to snitch, it seems that their side has to speed up.
"Where did that man escape?"
"Chamber of Commerce! The Chamber of Commerce here seems to have underground tunnels. We've plugged it. ”
Chamber of Commerce, is it a merchant? Was it not just him and the princess, the two knights and two animals in the small party that the prince traveled this time? Or was it just a clever fellow who fled because he expected things to be bad, but how cowardly he was if he didn't know what was going on......
No, it doesn't make sense to think about that now. Gotta speed up and let that guy use this as a base to spread his power, at least ...... It is necessary to take the initiative before the prince returns to report.
"King. Is it already there?" asked Heidi, turning her head, "this time." I guess it's already here. ”
Heidi's king is naturally the most "powerful" among the orcs, and unlike a priest like Heidi, who only needs to use his brains, if he wants to be truly and completely recognized, he needs more than intelligence, at least ...... To be "able to fight" more than all people.
However, what makes Heidi a little distressed is that because of the "coincidence" relationship, the "wolf" she pretends to be is the same race as the somewhat brainless "king", but the truth in her mouth does not make sense, this feeling Heidi has experienced too many times.
"I've already arrived, saying I want you to see her. ”
"Got it, take me there at once. ”
Heidi sighed, although helpless, but the next positive fact was that it was inconvenient to be absent.
Not narcissistic, Heidi was convinced that the single-celled king was eagerly pursuing the wise priest he saw. The same "race", and the relationship between superiors and subordinates, this series of conditions makes Heidi unable to find any reason to refute. What is even more desperate is that, unlike the subtlety of humans, these sub-human races evolved from animals show that they like it in a very fervent pursuit. If anyone directly says "I love you", this is already implicit.
The nature of animals, the fierce pursuit of the opposite sex they like, always have to show the strongest side in front of the opposite sex they like, ...... Such a straightforward action is, in a sense, the most difficult to deal with.
Slowing down a little, so that Granny En, who was secretly following, could catch up, and under the leadership of others, Heidi finally saw the big stupid wolf that she had to "coax" well. Black hair and black ears, wrapped in a black cloak, and the thick black tail on the spine is also very diligent like seeing the owner's dog.
Although it won't be forever, this werewolf named Kevin has also occupied the position of "king" for a long time, although he has also encountered evenly matched opponents, but he still keeps his position well. To a degree like him, it seems that he can already control the degree of physical change at any time, and now that he deliberately chose the "humanized" posture that he is said to be the least favorite to meet him, the intention is already too obvious.
"You're here!"
Kevin, who saw Heidi, flicked his tail as quickly as a puppy, as if he had seen his master's loyal dog. After quietly dodging the hugs that come her way every time, Heidi sighed.
"Well, don't flick your tail like a dog, you're the king. ”
"Because I love you. ”
Not again...... How many times has this been? Although most of the words are true, Heidi still can't accept the problem of race. After all, her preferences are still very normal, and ...... I don't have the time and energy to think about the emotional side of things.
"Thank you. Can I report back?"
"Wait, wait. I brought you a lot of snow hares. Kevin reached out and took the little rabbit that his subordinate handed over. Snow white to the point of absence of a single stray hair, this is very popular with women from the perspective of both orcs and humans.
"Look. Its fur is as white as yours. ”
“...... Thank you. I don't like animals, though. Pouting. Heidi said, "Also, don't deliberately use the strange wording you have now, and you don't have to keep it in its current form. ”
"You like that. ”
"No, I don't have a liking or not in my eyes. ”
"It's useless to lie to me, the way I looked before, you were a little nervous after you saw it, I felt it. ”
"Alright! ”
The thought of arguing with this single-celled guy again becomes an endless bickering. Heidi rubbed her forehead a little irritably. She didn't rest all night, and she spent a lot of energy playing a lot of tunes, and now she wants to rest very much.
"Do you need me to elaborate on what happened yesterday?"
"More than 100 people were killed, right? Seeing Heidi's face sink, Kevin also retracted his previous flattering look. It's not the two of them alone now, and if he behaves too "weakly", his prestige will be threatened.
"All by one person?"
"That's right, it's all done by one person, and it's very ruthless, and it's basically cut off. According to the report, it was a knight under the prince on the human side. ”
"What about them?"
"Left overnight. Bring the lord of the city here. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to inform you so soon. ”
Heidi spreads her hands, "You...... Why do you want to massacre innocent people?"
"What if you ask? Because I won't pursue a few explanations? I can't do that. Kevin shook his head. Even if it weren't him, it would be the same as any other clansman.
Wherever they are, ordinary people are innocent and should not be affected. And the reason why those in power can become those in power is precisely because of the support of the foundation of "the people". If you don't even protect your people, even your clansmen, then the ruler himself has no prestige.
No amount of grandiose reasons can hide the facts. This time, it was the human side that provoked first.
"Priest, we ...... now"
"Send a messenger and negotiate first. Heidi pondered for a moment, "Now that we are in the period of armistice, we must at least do the superficial work." Of course...... It is also convenient for us to prepare. Now that you have decided to go to war, the negotiation is only a means of delaying time, and during this time, you will be notified of all the people you can dispatch, and you will ...... immediately after the negotiation."
"Take down the small towns along the way, right? That's my responsibility. Kevin, who looked very happy, tried to pounce on Heidi again, but of course she flashed it with agility.
"You just need to give advice, after all, you are the smartest and most beautiful ...... in the clan"
"Alright, alright. Then I'll go rest first, goodbye. ”
A stupid person who will desperately pursue it when he is free, and because he doesn't know what strange books he reads, he brings a wording that has long been out of fashion, and will only be used in love between human beings. It's not annoying, but Heidi wants to rest for a while instead of staying in the midst of the wolves.
Turning quickly, listening to Kevin's heavy sigh, Heidi quickened her pace away.
"Hey, hey, hey......"
"Granny En, don't laugh at me at this time. ”
Back to the manor where the lord used to live, it has been temporarily renovated as a resting place for the noble of the orcs. Of course, Heidi, who is a priest and can be regarded as the "female" that Kevin likes, naturally has the power to live here.
Hurriedly closing the door, before Heidi could breathe a sigh of relief, there was a kind laugh from Granny En.
"It's okay, it's okay, it's really embarrassing for the princess just now, being favored by such a guy. ”
"It's nothing, it's not bad, it's just that I don't mean it that way. ”
Heidi shook her head, Kevin has great power, and he is always obedient to himself when it comes to "strategy", such a guy is very suitable to be used as a "helper".
Of course, that's all there is to it, just a helper. Besides, the orcs have long been ready to go to war, this time they just took advantage of the opportunity of the prince's arrival here to "promote" a little, a mutually beneficial thing, he saw the two countries go to war, and Kevin's side can also start the battle smoothly. Of course, this is not much "utilization".
As for liking myself like this, I can only be very sorry.
"Granny En, a person like me has no favorite opposite sex in his eyes for a long time. I can't look at it, and it's ...... There was no time. ”
"Princess, the old man feels that your happiness is also necessary. The queen must have wanted to see ...... too."
"Granny En, I said, there is no such room for that now. ”
Interrupting Granny with a hurried wave of her hand, Heidi fell on her back on the soft bed without knowing whether she was shy or afraid.
The tired body just sank into it, and although I wanted to lie down like this, I ...... That's just a wish. After the rest, there are many, many things to do, not only for the orcs, but more for themselves.
"Kevin's meaning is already very obvious, he intends to declare war immediately after the negotiations, this is probably one of the few opportunities. At present, because of the armistice, the national strength of the two countries has developed a lot, and if they face each other, it should be a stalemate in a short time. Human beings pay attention to morale, and once there is a stalemate, those in high positions will inevitably come to supervise. ”
Heidi turned her head, "Granny En, our people, there's nothing wrong with it." ”
"No, the old man has confirmed it some time ago, and they are all doing what they are supposed to do. As soon as the princess gives a command, she will immediately gather together. ”
"After the start of the war, the freedom of ordinary people will be more or less restricted, and it will be easy to find anomalies when they are convened at that time. As soon as the messenger has departed, you should call them to your side. Of course, this city cannot be stayed, let them find a safe and close place and wait for my orders. ”
"The old man understands that the old man has found such a place in advance. ”
More than a dozen private soldiers, and this is all Heidi's "belongings". Although the number is scarce, there is an absolute guarantee of loyalty. After all...... The unfaithful guy is no longer here.
"Granny En...... It's been more than 10 years. ”
"Princess ......"
"Don't worry, I'm just ...... I'm nervous, I'm just happy. The thought of seeing them again made me so excited that I couldn't sleep. Heidi waved her hand, "Granny En, you say...... Will we succeed?"
"Princess...... Old, never doubted ......"
“...... Whew, whew......"
"Old, never doubted the future. So ......"
Granny En's words as she put a blanket over Heidi, who had been asleep for a moment.
She, I'm afraid she's tired to the limit, in short, she pushes herself so much, in short, she won't rest until she's tired. But because of this, she is a proud "monarch" of her subordinates.
"Good night, Heidi. ”
(Heidi's character has been updated, well...... Maybe this is the last character in the book. I've been preparing for a long, long time. So that's it.,Book review area people set up building 2 inside.。 (To be continued.) )