Chapter V: Agreements
To the east of Silver Oak City, the Γsk Mountains branch out here, and it swoops down and slowly disappears its majestic body into the vast plain.
There, the gentle hills eventually become mounds scattered across the earth, and the green meadows are filled with colorful wildflowers that bloom like countless brilliant gems scattered in the clear waters.
On a raised mound grew a dense oak tree, with bending and circling branches rising from its thick trunk and spreading out into the air, its thick pinnate leaves intertwined with its branches, which seemed to give the ancient oak a green crown from a distance.
It is a place of tranquil beauty, where the gods use the power of their creations to draw green lines on a canvas of majestic mountain peaks and blue sky.
At this time, a pair of young figures were sitting under the oak tree.
It was a girl with crimson hair, thin and feminine, long silky hair that surrounded her narrow but cheerful forehead like waves, pale eyebrows, amber eyes, a delicate nose, and a delicate, sensual mouth. She was smiling, the corners of her mouth up, and a very charming smile seemed to be the intoxication that only pure wilderness would emanate.
Her skin was fair, with a youthful glow, and her well-cut milky white dress set off a slender and slender figure. She sat there quietly, with a thoughtful look on her charming face, praising the Lord God, whose beauty even the gods of the highest heaven would marvel at, and her name was Evelyn Meyer, who was called "the rose of the Tambang."
Silently, a leaf fell softly on Evelyn's shoulder, and the boy picked it up and slid it across the tip of the girl's nose. "What do you think? The boy asked with a smile, his smile shining as brightly as the sun.
"Veran, how dare you attack me......" Evelyn came back to her senses and slapped the boy's arm in a feigned rage. After making enough trouble, she brushed the red hair in her ears, "It's nothing, I suddenly remembered the order trial the day after tomorrow......"
The boy was Aiden's only son, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Sovereign Kunderbach. Compared with ten years ago, there are a pair of unforgettable blue eyes on the face that has long faded from youth, clear, agile, and contains fearless courage. With neat short hazel hair, a high nose bridge, a smile that always makes the other person feel warm, and a tall posture, Essauvillain inherited all the advantages of his parents, and grew into a solemn and charming appearance.
And in these ten years, under the teaching of Aiden and Cyrian, he has all the excellent qualities that a crown prince should have, such as strength, bravery, and justice, and no one doubts that he will become a good king in the future.
At Aiden's suggestion, Sovereign, who was a childhood sweetheart, and Evelyn, the daughter of the Duke of Tambon, were engaged a long time ago, and this marriage was unanimously blessed by the nobles of the kingdom.
Just before the Trial of Order, Evelyn traveled to Silver Oak City under the pretext of visiting her younger brother, Dennis Meyer, who was also going to participate in the Trial, and after staying there for many days, it was time to finally return to the province of Tampon.
Not to mention her father, the Duke of Carreni had already sent several letters urging her to come home early, after all, no one wanted anything embarrassing to happen to the two unmarried children.
"Oh, are you worried about me?" said Sovereign cheerfully, "rest assured, my lady, this trial will not bother me. β
"Think beautifully, giggle...... Evelyn smiled and grimaced, "Who should worry about you, if you can't pass the trial, I'm sure Lord Sirian will teach you a hard lesson!" Her laugh was crisp and nice, "but I still have some expectations, I don't know what will happen if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who has high hopes, loses the election." β
"For the sake of the Lord God, don't let this happen......" Soveran scratched his head with a wry smile, "If I really don't pass, I might as well live in the Forest of Songs and not come out," and then he glanced at Evelyn again, "But in that case, I'm fine, but I'm afraid that a beautiful girl will die alone!"
Evelyn was stunned for a moment, then a red cloud spread across her fair cheeks. "You dare to ......" and then smiled and picked up the fallen leaves on the ground and raised them to Soveland, who was about to hide, and among the falling leaves, there was the happy laughter of two people.
Soon, amid Soveland's pleas for mercy, Evelyn stopped her revenge. "Okay, then why did you remember the Order Trial?" he cleared the leaves from his head, "Are you worried about Dennis? Don't worry, I know his strength." β
"I was thinking if I could also participate in the Trial of Order......" Evelyn tuned her breathing, her gaze tinged with a hint of anticipation, and then she stretched out her arm and gracefully swung a beautiful sword pose.
"I know your strength, Evelyn," Sovereign reassured, "but this is a thousand-year-old tradition of the Holy See, and no one will be able to break it unless the Pope gives way in the future." β
Sovereign was very aware of Evelyn's swordsmanship, and it was no exaggeration to say that ordinary Knight Academy graduates should not want to take advantage of her in a one-on-one situation, even her younger brother Dennis was often taught a bad lesson by this sister with excellent swordsmanship.
But the openness of the Trials of Order to women is another matter entirely, and it's not even something that the royal power can control.
"Don't comfort me, Veran," Evelyn said, looking at Soveland, "I'm just emotional, when it's you, you must come on, you can't lose to that kid Dennis!"
"Haha, how can it be ......" Solweran gave an affirmative smile, and then his voice was very soft, "I'm afraid it will be a long time before we meet again, Evie." β
"Yes. Evelyn replied silently.
In fact, as soon as Soveran passed the Trials of Order, he began a two-year penance at the Holy See, during which time he wandered around and completed a series of practices. Don't say Evelyn can't visit, and even Aiden doesn't want to see his children.
During these two years, the penances will abandon their status, status, and various titles, and here they will be warriors under the command of Somuel, the god of order, rather than nobles of some kingdom.
"Hold out your hand, Veran. Evelyn said, removing a beautifully woven bracelet from her wrist.
The bracelet was unique, with a black leather rope tightly woven together through a pine-green gemstone with a calm luster, a deep blue crystal like tears suspended in the center, and several crescent-shaped silver ornaments on the clasp where the leather rope was crossed. Apparently, the girl put a lot of thought into this bracelet.
Sovereign held out his hand and let Evelyn place the bracelet on her wrist. "Did you make this up?"
"Well," Evelyn replied softly, her hands were soft, and her dexterous and slender fingers danced like flying elves playing a graceful dance, and the sunlight that shone through the gaps in the leaves fell on her fingertips, reflecting a soft light, "This is the pinestone of the forest at the beginning of the month, and the elves say that the tears in the stone are the wish of the goddess of nature, Gorina, to stay in the mortal world, and it will bring good luck to the wearer. β
Sovereign raised his hand and looked through the stone at the emerald green world in front of him, then gently stroked the gem. "Thank you, Evie......" he said, looking into Evelyn's eyes.
Evelyn smiled sweetly and shook her head but said nothing.
Sovereign patted his head, as if he had a good idea. He took out the dagger he had with him and carefully scraped off a small piece of bark from the oak tree behind him, and soon a neat space was cleared.
"What are you going to do? Evelyn asked curiously.
"Engrave your and my names on it. Sovereign said as a matter of course.
"Hello earth, Your Highness!" said Evelyn, smiling, her eyes narrowing into a crooked crescent, "Say, how many girls have you carved names with?!, it seems that I need to check the oak trees nearby......" she said, standing up and chuckling.
"In the name of the Lord God! Sovereign replied with a wry smile, his face innocent.
"Well, well, for your honesty," Evelyn nodded forgivingly, "and I'll reluctantly agree with you." β
In the blank space, Sauverade carved the initials of his name vigorously, then handed the dagger to Evelyn, and soon a beautiful line of handwriting appeared next to Soveland's name.
Soveland's fingers ran over the names of the two men, "Decades later, when we are old, let's take a look at the handwriting engraved today, okay?" He looked at the girl in front of him tenderly, the fiancΓ©e who seemed to let him know what love and concern were.
"Yes. Evelyn lowered her head and whispered, the red glow spreading from her cheeks to her ivory-white erect neck.
In the quiet air, only the breeze rustles through the treetops, and the intoxicating, sweet smell flows quietly in the shade of the trees, marking the warmest footnotes to this beautiful picture.
It didn't take long for the good times to be interrupted by sounds from afar. "Miss, I beg your pardon, it's time for us to go. Far below the hillside, Evelyn's guards shouted from their horses.
In fact, the guards were reluctant to interrupt the pair in front of them, but after repeated delays, it was time to leave for the province of Tangbang. After all, Miss Evelyn's safety is paramount, and no one dares to risk this.
Evelyn paused visibly when she heard the guard's voice, she knew she had to go. "Promise me, Veran, to take care of yourself. β
"I will......" Sovereign gently tufted the hair on the girl's forehead.
Evelyn took a few steps back and looked at Essaoweran reluctantly, the breeze blowing through the hills, her red hair swaying on the girl's fair cheeks, her eyes misting up, and the petals of flowers curled up in the wind flew past her. "I'm waiting for you in Ruyin City......"
"Well......" Sovereign nodded fixedly.
Evelyn was gone, and Sovereign watched as her carriage grew farther and farther away from the guards, until it disappeared from sight. He was still standing under the oak tree, looking at the two names, and his heart seemed to have lost a piece, and he went away with the girl.