Second Arc (His Art of War) - 49. Zephyrus and Draconis
Meanwhile, at Scarlet Stone Castle, Zephyrus.
King Eudon sat behind his desk in his study room with a gloomy face. He just got news about Asteria's downfall. He really didn't expect that in less than a month Asteria could lose the war even with his poison.
Although there was no written agreement between Asteria and Zephyrus, only by the poison itself Euphorion could prove the Heart Family’s involvement. Panic struck his mind if Asteria could be conquered that fast, let alone his kingdom which was almost always hit by rebels every year.
Currently, he had no choice but to seek an alliance. But since Asteria had fallen, the peace alliance had also dispersed. So the only way he had now was to marry Rose to one of the other royal families. Besides, if Zephyrus had to surrender before Euphorion at least he could evacuate Rose to another kingdom.
His mind continued to sink into his thoughts, he wanted to marry Rose to the prince of Pontus since the Kingdom of Pontus' location was the farthest from Euphorion. But the prince of Pontus was a famous casanova, he could not have allowed his only niece to fall into that kind of man. That's why, he finally thought about marrying her to Prince Artheur of Draconis. Rose had met him in Asteria five years ago. Also, he and the King of Draconis had been good friends for a long time. At least, he could be at ease if Rose was with them. The Kingdom of Draconis itself was very peaceful, revolts were very rarely occurred there, very different from Zephyrus' chaotic circumstances.
'That way maybe Rose will live her life peacefully like a true princess. She no longer needs to carry a weapon and take care of the rebels. '
The knocking sounds accompanied by the sound of a door opening come. Rose entered and bowed to him.
"Uncle, did you call me?" Again, she wore a military blazer instead of a dress.
King Eudon did not say anything after seeing how she was dressed. He knew, there was no point in reprimanding her for how to dress.
"Rose, you're already twenty-one years old. I think it's time for you to get married," he opened their conversation.
Rose frowned and gave an objection.
"I think it's too soon for this. After all, Zephyrus had just recovered from the last uprising. Isn't we better waiting for a few more years?"
"No. This is the right time for your marriage. Have you heard the news of Asteria's downfall?"
"I have heard of it."
King Eudon sighed, his worries clearly visible on his face.
"Zephyrus is unstable at the moment, there is a possibility that Euphorion will also attack us."
Rose frowned in confusion.
"But we never have a problem with Euphorion. It doesn't make sense if they suddenly attack us."
King Eudon remembered his decision a month ago and now he regreted it. If he didn't give his family's poison to Ilex, maybe Zephyrus would not have to be involved in this war.
"We don't know how the new King of Euphorion thinks."
"I heard he was a hunter who came from the commoner. I think he should be understand the people's feelings better," said Rose. It seemed that her uncle's worries were too excessive, although there was still no announcement about the cause of the war, according to rumours, it was because Asteria attacked Euphorion's trading city, Pearl Gate City.
"Maybe he is from the commoner. But with his ability to seize the Kingdom of Euphorion's throne. He is a threat to all kingdoms. Now Asteria as the leader of the peace alliance has fallen. It will be easier for him to destroy other kingdoms," reasoned King Eudon.
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"How about sending me to Euphorion to talk about it?" King Eudon's reason did have a point, but for Rose instead of making such baseless accusations wouldn't it be better if they talked about it first?
"No!" King Eudon's expression turned serious.
"Don't ever think about that kind of thing. A princess goes to a kingdom that has just won a war. Don't they think we're licking their boots?"
'I can't possibly tell Rose that Euphorion might have suspect Zephyrus' involvement in their war against Asteria.'
Rose was silent, his words were true but she also disagreed with her uncle who judged the new King of Euphorion badly without clear evidence.
"I'm thinking of arranging your marriage to Prince Artheur Rayner Fallensoar of Draconis. He is a kind and polite person. You've also met him five years ago. "
"Five years ago ..." she muttered. Again, her mind wandered to the cold faced man who was died five years ago. Somehow, after years she still couldn't forget him.
Seeing Rose's sad expression, King Eudon was confused.
'If she likes Ilex why did she reject him when Ilex came here five years ago?'
"Rose, are you still thinking about prince Ilex?" King Eudon's voice interrupted her thoughts.
"No. I thought that assessing Euphorion would definitely attack Zephyrus was a baseless assumption," she answered.
"The fact about Euphorion would attack us or not, it does not matter. But I don't want to wait for him to attack us. If we make an alliance now at least he will think twice about attacking us."
Her uncle's words were indeed reasonable, if Zephyrus faced rebellion and attacks from other kingdoms at the same time then this kingdom would definitely be destroyed.
"Is there no other way?"
King Eudon shook his head.
Rose looked down and clenched her fists. Although after helping King Eudon for several years she understood many of her uncle's difficulties. But she also did not want to marry someone who she just knew of all sudden.
"At least give me a chance to get to know each other."
"Then how about the engagement? We still canl cancel it if you feel unsuitable with Artheur," he suggested. Engagement was a strong bond and reason to perform an alliance, besides it would give Rose a space to adjust herself before marriage.
She was silent for a moment, she knew that this time she could not escape like five years ago.
"Fine," she answered reluctantly.
"Since you agreed, I will send a letter to Draconis asking for their approval."
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