The city of Turin at night is a solemn and tranquil mystical beauty, where the ancient Triumph River flows into the sea and sets off Poland on the beaches of Königshan, and the melodious tunes seem to be filled with this tranquility, which makes people feel as if they are under the protection of the starry sky of the glorious cross.

But the little prince didn't feel the slightest silence at the moment, only an inexplicable nervousness, and a little uneasiness—not only because tomorrow was his coronation, and that he was going to be the king of the entire kingdom of Turin, but also that there were many more things, more things that would dread him as a king.

My father's dormitory had been cleaned by the guards and servants and turned into his own room. The little prince, dressed in a nightgown, never fell asleep, standing quietly by the window, looking at the city of Turin under the hills of Marcherus as Horace had been.

Perhaps he was not the first king to do so, and did his father have thought about something similar in the first place—did he have a similar fear, a sudden fear, when he finally ascended the throne and saw those heroes who looked up to him with expectant eyes?

Even if you become a king, you will still be yourself, and you will not become another person. Sitting in this spacious dormitory, all you need is a dagger and a sharp sword to take your own life and then put an end to everything completely, and when the time comes, who will be willing to swear allegiance to a dead man?

The little prince had a cold war, absolutely not, they would just lie on their bones like themselves and Berrion to fight for all the inheritance and titles, and choose a new "king".

The distracted Anson didn't even notice that the door was opened, and the heavy-footed chief lieutenant Glynn Turn, with great difficulty, had been appointed by the little prince as the captain of the palace guard, although he was not yet in good health. Command all the armies of the entire Makerus Hills.

Faced with the little prince's request, it was impossible for Greene Turne to refuse—he also knew that when Anson was suspicious now, it was normal to have concerns. No king would be foolish enough to believe that every one of his courtiers was loyal. Not to mention that now that there is only one night left before the coronation, you have to be vigilant even if you are just in case.

"Do you have any orders, Your Highness?"

"Ah, Green...... It's nothing. Come and rest for a while. The little prince, who was a little distracted, waved weakly: "There are only some wines and snacks here, so you're welcome." ”

The chief lieutenant nodded, walked to the opposite side of the little prince and sat down with his crutches: "You seem to have a lot on your mind. ”

"It's nothing, maybe it's just that I'm thinking too much, and my mind is full of cranky thoughts—but I can't help but be a little afraid, and maybe it sounds ridiculous to you, hehehe......" Anson smiled reluctantly.

"Maybe I can give you some suitable advice. Green said very calmly: "I am your courtier, and my mission is to serve you." To make recommendations to you as I see fit. ”

Anson nodded, his expression struggling: "Well, it's actually nothing...... I remember you and Edward had a good relationship, didn't you, and you both know each other very well?"

"So to speak...... But in fact, I don't really know Edward very well, he is a mysterious person, and of course he is very talented. Green said very realistically: "It can be said that he has witnessed again and again that he has made the impossible possible, and sometimes it is really ...... It's a blow to my self-confidence!" said this, and even Green himself laughed.

"Do you trust him, then?"

The little prince said coldly. It made Green's whole body nervous, and he looked at Anson with a serious expression: "What do you mean?"

"Just wanted to ask. Because I'm suddenly faced with a very difficult choice right now. The little prince's expression was also heavy: "So I need your advice, Greene Turn—in other words, I need someone I can really trust." ”

"You don't believe Edward, with all due respect, he's your acolyte, ...... generally"

"Normally, there would not be him like this, suddenly going from a commoner to a nobleman and a knight. And he became a military attaché! You see? He was not a royal knight, he had no so-called roots in the capital, it was as if he had come out of nowhere, and I only now realized that I knew nothing about him - not even the slightest bit!"

"But Edward was the hero. His loyalty and merit are unparalleled. At this point, even Greene Turn, who himself has to think about it, said, "If this happens......"

"I know! If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be standing here intact right now--but that's the problem, his merit is too great, and his ability is ......" The little prince's expression darkened: "I promised him to make him the second marquis of the kingdom, and the Grand Master of the Knights of the Sacred Tree!"

"This, this ......"

"I was originally prepared, as long as I let Adele marry him, everything will not be a problem. Anson's expression was very painful: "In this way, his relationship with the Minest family will be gone, and the lords of Fort Hague and the south will not continue to support him, and he can also return to serve as the Grand Master of the Knights, so that the Knights of the Sacred Tree will be loyal to the kingdom." ”

"I know it's despicable to do this, and I'm very sorry for Adele...... But as far as the kingdom is concerned, this is the best option. My father told me when he was still alive that Edward was a very ambitious man, but this ambition can also become the pillar of the kingdom, and he has the strength to support this ambition!"

"But now—I don't know what it would be like if he were allowed to become Grand Master of the Marquis and the Order?! A Marquis with the South, the Order, and the support of the Mineste family, his ambitions would swell infinitely, and eventually destroy us all. You could say it's alarmist, Edward is still loyal, but I can't trust him anymore!"

Greene Turn...... At this point, he couldn't say anything at all, so he could only remain silent. After a long while, when the little prince calmed down, he spoke, "Then what are you going to do?"

"That's why I wanted to call you. The little prince shook his head lonely: "As a hero, I must give him enough rewards to be able to reassure everyone, but ......"

"If it's too generous, it will fuel Edward's ambitions. The chief lieutenant nodded: "So if you really don't trust him, it's best to let him go to a place where he can't threaten the kingdom for a short time, and give him enough authority and title to reassure everyone." ”

"If that's the case, then the North is the best option. Green raised his head: "Let Edward go to the north, quell the commotion and rebellion that has been going on there for decades, and eradicate those Lund pirates and the war tribes of the Great Snow Mountain." ”

"You mean...... Tundra City?"

"The territory is still in the name of the kingdom, but in fact it is in name only, the castle is almost in ruins, the people have fled, the land is deserted, and there are hundreds of robbers and barbarians. Green nodded: "How about making him the lord there, defending you against the whole north? If he succeeds, you will only pay a piece of territory that is about to be lost, and if he fails......"

That couldn't be better. The little prince nodded: "Let him be the Earl of Tundra City, rule the north, and then give him enough military power - in addition, you can also add some more titles to make up for his losses, I believe he should be satisfied." ”

"But there's one more problem, the Knights of the Sacred Tree......"

He didn't stand a chance - Leonardo was still alive, and Edward had personally killed one of the Grand Master of the Order, just like Gaio Valense. Green said in a deep voice, "Isn't that enough to turn him down?" (To be continued.) )