Emerald Palace.

Dean walked straight to the king's study, and the guards and attendants along the way bowed and saluted, extremely respectful.

In front of the door of the study, the chief of the Grand Duke's guard stood dutifully, and when he saw Dean walking in, he pushed open the door with a smile.

With the relationship between the two, naturally there was no need for more greetings, and after looking at each other and smiling, and bowing slightly, Dean walked into the study.

"Your Highness!"

Looking at the Jade Grand Duke who was sitting behind his desk and was busy reviewing the text, Dean called out softly.

In fact, if it weren't for the time being too short, Dean would have stood by and waited quietly - he hated being interrupted while he was doing something.

Therefore, when others are busy with one thing, Dean will not bother others either.

Hearing Dean's soft call, the Jade Grand Duke raised his head from the stack of papers, motioned for Dean to sit down, and then rubbed his temples.

"Ike's accumulated documents...... In some places, it's too biased! ”

The Emerald Grand Duke sighed softly.

"His Majesty's age is destined to be truly objective - any sudden thing will affect His Majesty's view of the original thing, and this naturally causes changes that were not originally made!"

Dean said the truth.

: Dean didn't really feel bad about the young king.

However, the other party was indeed a very incompetent king during this period, not only listening to slander, but also a little mediocre, even if the other party thought that this was the best solution. Nor could it change the opinion of others about the young king, who was determined to go his own way.

"The order is changed overnight, and the words in the order are unclear......"

Grand Duke Jade smiled bitterly as he spoke.

Apparently. As a true superior. The Emerald Archduke knew more about the dangers of such a practice than Dean.

"This is for you!"

The topic of the Jade Grand Duke about her brother was quickly over, and she walked up to Dean with a box and handed it to Dean.

"What is this?"

Dean took the box and looked at the Jade Archduke.

"Silver-level, gold-level knight baptism potion!"

The Emerald Archduke replied, and then, her gaze met Dean's. With an apologetic expression, he said: "Originally, I wanted to give you a baptism of silver and gold knights on a more formal and solemn occasion, but now I ......"

The words were not finished, but the meaning was obvious.

"Any baptism is just a passing scene...... Your heart is the most precious to me! ”

Dean smiled and shook his head.

For Dean, there was no need for some red tape or aristocratic etiquette to forge his honor, and he knew exactly what he wanted to do.

And what does he need while accomplishing his goals?

Although until now, he is still nineteen years old. But inside is an extremely mature soul.

"Dean, can you give me your hand?"

The Jade Grand Duke said.

"Of course!"

Without any hesitation, Dean handed his right hand to the Jade Archduke.

Slightly cool, soft to the touch. Dean's right hand was held by the Emerald Archduke, the back of the hand was facing up, and the other hand of the Emerald Archduke was gently placed on the back of Dean's hand.

An increasingly cool sensation appeared on the back of Dean's hand.

Before Dean could savor it, he disappeared without a trace.

And when the Emerald Grand Duke raised his palm, a very special mark appeared on the back of Dean's hand-

The emerald green ornament resembles a small mountain peak.

But if you look closely, it turns into a tornado again.

This mark went from being clear, to looming, until it was completely gone.

And when he completely disappeared, Dean got a hint from the system.

[Rules for Detecting Unknown Forces, Identifying ......]

【Obtained: Mark of Morrowind】

[Mark of Morrowind: This is the gift of 'wind', if you comprehend it carefully, you will get more; Effect: Consume 10 energy, gain a bonus of 3 agility for 30 seconds]

There are no level markings, just like the Scarlet Calamity.

This surprised Dean, and countless speculations surged in his mind, but when he saw the Jade Grand Duke's face suddenly turned pale, he was inexplicably tense.

"Your Highness!"

Dean exclaimed.

"It's fine, it's just a little tired...... This is the Midsummer gift I promised you, it was originally another one, but as your strength increases, those are no longer suitable, only this one is the most suitable - the power of the way to kill is undoubted, but the risks it brings are the same...... I'm not going to force you to change your path, I just hope you have more options! ”

The Emerald Archduke looked at Dean with a smile.

"But, Your Highness, you ......"

"There's really nothing to do, when you touch the limit of the 'domain', you can understand that I'm just exhausted at this time...... Dean: I want to rest! ”

The smile of the Jade Grand Duke did not change, but it was difficult to hide the feeling of exhaustion.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Dean nodded.

He had a lot to say, but he couldn't say it at all at this time.

Because, he knows very well that the situation of the Jade Grand Duke at the moment is much more strict than what he said, at least it is definitely not simply exhaustion.

Leaving the study, Dean, who was frowning, walked out briskly.

He didn't even say hello to the chief of the Grand Duke's guard.

His heart became chaotic.

And it wasn't until Dean walked out of the Emerald Palace that Dean's heart calmed down again.

However, a wry smile appeared on Dean's lips.

"Your Highness, the kindness you have made me owe is even greater...... How do I pay it back? ”

Dean muttered to himself.

Giving a person a 'path'-like existence is inconceivable for anyone.

Dean was also exposed to something like this for the first time.

But. That doesn't mean Dean doesn't know what it means.

Even if the Grand Duke of Jade said. It was just the 'gift' she had promised to give Dean.

But. This gift is just too valuable.

Because, such a gift can definitely allow a silver pinnacle to enter the gold level smoothly.

And under the swing of the Emerald Grand Duke, except for the chief swordsman and the Earl Merry, who had already touched the threshold, the remaining two county kings, including the chief of the Emerald Grand Duke's guard, were all at the peak of silver.

To put it simply. Such a 'gift' from the Emerald Grand Duke to any of them would be enough to bring them to the Gold level.

It also adds another gold-level powerhouse to Jadeite.

However, the Emerald Grand Duke did not do so.

Among them, there must be many restrictions, otherwise with the selflessness of the Jade Grand Duke, he will definitely not be stingy.

Therefore, Dean would never believe that what the Emerald Grand Duke said was just exhaustion.

And almost before the decisive battle with King Setti, the Emerald Grand Duke suddenly did so.

It made Dean guess a little more-

"Your Highness, you are a man who does not lie! Are you ready to sacrifice yourself again? Any request from you, I will agree. However, this time ......"

A wry smile tugged at the corners of Dean's mouth.

But. This wry smile was quickly replaced by perseverance.

Then, he quickened his pace and walked towards the civilian quarters of the Emerald Capital.

According to the original plan, this was his next stop - and Dean had no intention of changing it.

……

"Lord Zelgaon, I have mobilized all the people who can mobilize, and after dawn, the first group of people will be able to set off towards Vauban County!"

In a residential area in the Emerald City, Dr. Moissan, reporting to Dean.

"I will send a team to escort along the way, and the county kings and lords from all over the country will also help!"

Dean nodded.

"This time...... Is there really such a strict zhòng? ”

Dr. Moissan, after a moment's hesitation, finally asked.

"It's even stricter than you think...... Let those fathers, husbands, and sons say goodbye to their families! This may be the last chance! ”

Dean took a deep breath and said slowly.

"Is that so?"

Dr. Moissan's voice whispered to himself.

Then, walk briskly outside.

Dean sat in the room, his eyes narrowed slightly, and even if he wasn't paying attention, he could clearly hear bursts of suppressed cries in his ears.

It belongs to mothers, wives, and daughters.

The younger children, on the other hand, did not join in.

Even though they belonged to a group of people who had been evacuated, their age did not allow them to understand why their father had left behind and they had to leave with their mother.

"War, War......"

Dean muttered to himself.

……

Once again, the sun is scattered on the Emerald Capital.

Different from the busy days of the past, this morning's Emerald Capital was almost full of people.

Cars of different sizes and styles converged on the main road of the Emerald Capital, slowly heading towards the Emerald Capital, and the children under the age of ten were sitting on it.

Over 10 years old?

Help the mothers pull the cars.

Three or two mothers, with the help of three or four older children, left the Emerald Capital with the rest of their children and property.

Their husbands, the fathers of their children, followed behind, silently pushing the cart and doing their duty as men.

And when they came to the city gate, the men told their eldest son.

There are not many words.

Most of them are a few sentences.

After saying that, he walked towards the side of the city gate.

There it is...... Barracks.

After receiving the rudimentary weapons, the men's identities changed from fathers, husbands, and sons to militiamen.

The Grand Duke Swordsman stood at the top of the barracks, looking at more and more militiamen, and the knuckles of her palms holding the sword turned white.

Because, she knows very well how much the militia in front of her will survive after this war.

Even if there are always six weeks of training a year, they do it!

That six-week training period is too fragile compared to real war.

It's just vulnerable.

ps first more ~

This chapter is timed~ (To be continued......) R1292