A Tale of Strategies For the Throne

A horse galloped on the road. It came from the border, covered with stars and moon, and finally arrived at the royal city early this morning.

The gate of the royal city has just been opened. Logically speaking, no matter whether it is a horse or a carriage, it must stop to check the identity before entering the city gate. However, the soldier guarding the gate took a look at the red and black stripes flying like flames on the knight's arm. Armband, he immediately asked his subordinates to get out of the way, allowing the knight to rush into the city gate without stopping.

The knight galloped on the main road of the royal city, and the pedestrians who passed by stepped aside. Even the patrolling city gate guards quickly got out of the way, allowing them to rush to the palace gate unimpeded.

The knight turned over and dismounted. He was covered in dust and dirt, and he didn't even bother to wipe the dirt on his face. He grabbed the copper cylinder tied to his belt and hurried into the gate.

It was another morning in the morning, and the water in the huge round pond was clear and bright, becoming more and more sparkling in the early morning sun.

Two giant spiral waterwheels made of pure white jade are on both sides of the spacious and gorgeous palace, constantly transporting water from the huge pools on both sides of the palace to the top of the palace.

Fine water drops fell from both sides of the palace gate. The falling water curtain seemed to be a curtain of pearls connected in series, but it was a little more translucent and clear than pearls. It reflected the sunlight and refracted the colorful shimmer. .

King Camos quickly crossed the water curtain and stepped into the palace.

It was much cooler inside, and the curtain of water constantly falling around the palace kept out the heat.

He strode over and sat on the spacious seat in the middle, with the fiery red cloak behind him scattered on the armrests of the seat.

He put one hand on the armrest and looked down at the people below.

"Did the battle report arrive?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

An old minister stepped forward and handed the battle report that had just been delivered to King Camos.

Kamos unfolded it and laughed.

"Those guys really don't have a long memory. They get beaten every year and they keep coming back every year."

The next moment, the young king suddenly stood up and stood proudly on his throne in the hall.

As he suddenly stood up, the fiery red cloak flew up behind him, like a bloody war about to ignite in the horizon.

It was like a lion that was lying lazily and quietly, standing up proudly, shaking its thick mane, and roaring into the distance.

King Camos stood in front of the throne, looking down at the people under his command with burning eyes.

He said: "Be prepared, I will go out in ten days."

After saying that, he strode down the steps and threw the battle report in his hand to the courtiers at the foot of the steps.

He walked forward along the snow-white road, and the ministers and nobles on both sides bowed their heads and saw him off with extremely respectful gestures.

Leaving the palace without looking back, the golden scabbard on the heroic king's waist shone with a sharp edge in the sun.

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After a busy day, evening soon came.

He originally planned to go to Garlan's palace to find his younger brother, but Kamos received a report from his attendant, telling him that Garlan was not in his palace, but went to the Sephi Courtyard. He thought for a while , simply changed direction and headed towards Sephi Garden.

On the way there, he had nothing to do, stroking his smooth chin while looking at the people who knelt down on both sides after seeing him.

strangeness.

King Camos thought.

Is it his imagination?

It seemed that during this period, he saw fewer and fewer people with beards, and more and more people's chins became very smooth and clean.

As the saying goes, what goes above leads to results.

For many people, following the preferences of those in power is political correctness.

In the past, when King Camos habitually grew stubble, the people below followed him in droves; now King Camos likes to shave his chin cleanly, so others also take care of their faces carefully every day. .

Forget about older people. Nowadays, if young people still grow beards, especially messy sideburns to show their masculinity, they will definitely be laughed at.

Do you think King Camos is powerful? Are you domineering? Is it that your masculinity is overflowing?

That's why kings don't need to use beards to set off themselves. Well, only those who are not manly need to use beards to cover up.

The above words quickly spread among the upper-class nobles, so from unknown time on, the faces of people who often come in and out of the palace, especially young people, have clean and refreshing faces. And this trend has even begun to spread from the royal palace to the royal city, the nobles, and even ordinary civilians.

Regarding the above things, King Camos naturally cannot understand.

He was bored and thought about it for a while. Seeing that the Sephi Courtyard was not far away and he would see the cute little prince soon, he immediately put the matter behind him.

However, before he could reach the entrance of the courtyard, he collided with Shermer.

"King Camos."

Probably because he didn't expect Camos to come here, Shermuel seemed a little surprised, and then quickly walked over and bowed to him.

"Have you received the order?"

"Yes."

Shermer replied.

He had already received the order to go on the expedition in ten days in the morning. He would lead the Shamash priest group in the temple to go out with King Camos.

This has been the case in previous years, and Shamash's priesthood is also an extremely important fighting force for Aaron Landis.

"So, I plan to explain to Prince Heimos that during my expedition, he will teach Prince Gallan's martial arts on my behalf. At the same time, I also want to explain to Prince Gallan not to neglect his studies."

He said, "But my servant said that Prince Heimos came here to find Prince Gallan, so I just came over."

King Camos nodded, and then stepped into the gate of Sephi's courtyard with Shemuel.

The Sephi Courtyard is the courtyard closest to the sea in the palace. Several giant pavilions with gorgeous shapes are located in the courtyard. It is surrounded by evergreen hanging trees and pine trees, and straight palm trees stand on the seaside.

Sitting in the huge pavilion, you can have a panoramic view of the boundless sea in the distance, and you can also see the spectacular small waterfall on the opposite cliff.

Because this is also the end of the Ea River. This long river that runs through the entire Aaron Landis slowly circles the royal city and then falls into the endless sea at the end of the cliff here.

The cold stone seat had already been covered with snow-white soft cushions, and the blond little prince sat there. The little lion, who had grown up a little, was lying next to him, shaking his head, looking very naive.

When Gallan showed its fluffy little head, it narrowed its eyes and seemed to be in a good mood. It rubbed its head up and down in Gallan's arms.

Little fat Tarr ran over happily holding a plate of candied preserved fruits. The preserved fruits in the plate were red, yellow and blue, and the colors were really beautiful.

"Your Highness, come and eat, this is very delicious~~"

The little fat man put down the plate and ran back. He remembered that there was still a plate of small milk cakes that he had not brought over.

Heimos sat down on the stone bench opposite and spoke to Garlan.

"Garlan, have you heard the news?"

As he spoke, he reached out and stuffed a bright red preserved fruit into Garlan's mouth.

Garlan was caught off guard, but the bit of the preserved fruit had already touched his mouth, and his two hands were holding little Nerga, making it difficult to get it, so he could only open his mouth and let Heimos take the preserved fruit. Feed it into his mouth.

He chewed it, and a sweet taste of honey spread in his mouth along with the sweetness of the fruit.

"It is too sweet."

Gallan said he prefers sweet and sour or salted ones.

"Yeah?"

Because he just took the preserved fruit that he stuffed into Garlan's mouth, there was a little sugar stain left on Heymos's fingertips.

He lowered his head, opened his thin lips, and stretched out his red tongue to lick his fingertips.

The sweet taste spread in his mouth, filling his taste buds, so sweet that it was like he could no longer feel any other taste.

"I think it's okay."

The young man sucked his fingertips, then picked up another piece of preserved fruit and stuffed it into his mouth.

Probably because he had eaten too much bitter food since childhood, he really liked the feeling of sweetness filling his taste buds.

"It could be a little sweeter."

Garlan: "..."

That's what you think.

Garlan only learned not long ago that this guy who was called the son of the devil in his previous lives and whose evil reputation shocked the world was actually an out-and-out sweetheart.

Even his child's body found it too sweet and greasy, but Heimos could eat it one bite after another, and it wasn't even sweet enough.

Hey hey hey, eating too much sweet stuff will make you fat.

If you become a big fat man with a big belly, the beauties will not like you.

Every time he watched Heimos eat those sweet things, he couldn't help but think about it in his heart.

You know, Garlan is still thinking deeply about letting Heimos find a girl to get married and have children in two or three years, so that he can travel around the continent and show off... No, he just wants to see the world.

"By the way, what news did you just say?"

Not intending to continue discussing with Heimos, who had a sweet tooth, whether the candied fruit was sweet enough or not, Garlan asked.

"King Camos will go on an expedition soon."

Heimos replied.

"Towards the border with Geshu."

"That's it..."

Garlan thought for a while.

Indeed, King Camos has been away fighting for almost half of the year. Because Brother Wang had been staying with him in the palace for the past few months, he almost forgot about this.

He was not worried about the safety of King Camos. Until his death in previous lives, King Camos was still the most famous Lion King in the world.

However, even if there is no danger, it is still possible to get injured on the battlefield.

Gallan thought about it for a moment, and decided to use these few days to polish a war-god amulet with malachite for Brother Camos, and give it to him before setting off to wish him a triumphant return.

Garlan was thinking here, and the little lion in his arms was unhappy.

It looked at the young man who had attracted Garlan's attention from it, and opened its eyes that had been lazily squinted, staring at Heimos unkindly.

His eyes rolled, and Little Nerga suddenly whined at Garlan, then rolled on the soft cushion, with his limbs in the air, and exposed his belly towards Garlan.

It just exposed its belly and stared at Garlan with a pair of sparkling black eyes.

Awwww~~

Rub me, rub me~~

The little lion's cute and coquettish look was so cute that it immediately made Garlan laugh.

He reached out and rubbed Nega's round belly. Nega hugged his hand with her four short legs and whined at him, looking like she was enjoying it very much.

Garlan was rubbing his soft belly and was feeling amused. Suddenly something was stuffed into his mouth again. He opened his mouth subconsciously, and then the thing was immediately stuffed into his lips. The sweet and greasy taste was there all at once. It spread from his lips and teeth.

Ahhh, so sweet.

Garlan thought so and ate it anyway.

But as soon as he finished eating, he suddenly remembered something and froze.

Then, no longer caring about continuing to rub Nerga's belly, he turned and rushed towards Heimos.

"Did you wash your hands after licking your fingers just now?!"

Heimos paused for a moment, and then stopped eating the preserved fruit one bite at a time. He silently moved his eyes away, looking at the waterfall on the opposite cliff as if looking at the scenery.

Garlan: "..."

Not washed, right?

It must not have been washed, right——

Female officer Tapti came over and brought a glass of water to Gallan.

"Your Highness, do you think it's too sweet?"

She remained calm and said with a smile, "Come on, rinse your mouth, it won't be sweet after we rinse it out."

Gallan glared hard at Heimos who diverted his attention, then quickly lowered his head and rinsed his mouth with water.

As soon as he finished rinsing his mouth, he heard a familiar squeaking sound. A little black mouse came out of nowhere and squeaked at him.

Garlan held down the little lion who was about to pounce, and then took a small biscuit to the little black mouse.

The little black mouse held the golden biscuit in its two front paws and gnawed it with relish. After Kayhos's training, it can now eat food fed by Garlan. The little lion stared at it and groaned dissatisfiedly, but Garlan stretched out his hand and brought the fragrant barbecue to it, and it followed Garlan's hand and gnawed the barbecue with relish.

"Your Highness, this place is really lively."

Accompanied by steady footsteps, the blond knight wearing a black eyepatch walked over, with a smile on his handsome face.

"Kayhos...ah, by the way, Brother Wang is going on an expedition, so you should go with him."

Garlan thought of this as soon as he saw Caihos.

Cayjos smiled and shook his head.

Although he really wanted to go to the battlefield, the most important thing for him now was to protect the prince.

"No, I am your guardian knight now, so I have to stay by your side..."

"No, you have to follow Brother Wang on the expedition."

Garlan categorically rejected Kehos's words.

You know, you are the ‘Knight of the Burning Sun’ who will be famous all over the world in the future.

The 'Knight of the Sun' is a very famous and feared existence on the battlefield.

If Aaron Landis lost such a powerful knight because of himself, Garlan would feel sad just thinking about it.

"Don't worry about me. I'm in the palace and protected by many people, so I'm safe."

said the child, looking seriously at his knight.

"Kayhos, your talent can only shine on the battlefield."

The little prince's bright golden eyes stared at Kehos with a determined expression on his face, obviously having great trust in his knight.

"You are my guardian knight, and you will definitely become the most powerful knight on the battlefield."

"…………"

The corners of the blond knight's lips were slightly raised, and his malachite-green eyes reflected the serious face of his little prince. The child's eyes were like soft water seeping into his heart.

"good."

Kehos said, kneeling down on one knee in front of Garlan and holding the little prince's hand.

He smiled at his master, and his words were like an oath.

"My prince, I will become the most powerful knight on the battlefield for you."

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In the distance, the young King Aaron Landis stood there, looking at the pavilion from a distance with his priests.

Kamos looked at Garlan and the others with a slight smile on his lips.

"Shemal," he said, "so many people gathered around that child without even realizing it."

The child was like a luminous light source, unknowingly attracting everyone and gathering around him.

"Really? I don't think so."

The priest of Shamash replied expressionlessly.

His displeasure was already visible on his face, because judging from the time, it was now the time he set for Prince Gallan to practice archery.

"If you don't watch it for a day, you are lazy."

He whispered to himself, and then walked quickly towards the pavilion with a straight face, planning to carry the lazy little prince directly to the archery range without any ceremony.

King Camos looked at the back of his subordinate walking past quickly and couldn't help but grin.

You said, 'I don't think so'?

But Shermer, you are also one of the people who are unknowingly being drawn to get close to that child.

Camos laughed and strode over.

As soon as he walked over, he saw Xie Mu'er carrying his little brother out of the pavilion. Garlan, who was pulled out by his arm, looked left and right, his eyes rolling around like a squirrel. When he saw him, his eyes lit up.

Then, Garlan ran over quickly and hid behind him.

"Prince Garlan!"

Shemu'er was furious, but Gallan was hiding behind King Camos, and he couldn't bear to attack the king rudely.

King Camos laughed loudly and picked up the little brother who was hiding behind him.

He smiled and looked at Garlan in his arms, and Garlan looked at him with big, bright golden eyes, like the sun in a clear, cloudless sky.

He smiled and gently pinched the soft, white and tender cheek of the little king. The Lion King looked at his cub with indescribable affection.

Heimos bent one knee and sat sideways on the side rail of the pavilion, looking quietly here, his eyes always falling on Garlan.

The one-eyed knight leaned against the pillar of the pavilion with his arms folded, looking over here with a smile on his handsome face.

The female official came slowly, smiled softly, and tried to persuade the sulky Shamash priest.

The little fat man Tal ran back with a plate of small milk cakes. He turned around and found that the prince was being picked up by King Camos outside the pavilion. He stood there and watched, secretly stuffing it into his mouth. He ordered a piece of milk cake, and the sweet taste made him smile.

The little black mouse slithered up to his master, and looked at him with his little eyes, and then at the little master over there; the little lion chased him out, and circled around the feet of King Kamos who was holding Garlan. Ouch-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh.

The fiery red sunset enveloped the earth, and the magnificent red clouds were like blooming flowers in the sky, reflecting on the flowing waterfall.

No matter how time passes in the future.

At least for this moment, time stopped, portraying this gentle scene as a kind of eternity.

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Two months later, good news came from the border, and Geshu's army was defeated and retreated.

This is not surprising.

After all, the famous Lion King has never been defeated since he went on the war.

When all the ministers and nobles in the royal court were shocked, they received the order that King Camos would return to the royal city in the near future.

Strangely, once King Camos goes on an expedition, it will take at least half a year.

they thought in confusion.

No matter how puzzled the ministers and nobles of the dynasty were, at this moment, on the border between Aaron Landis and Geshur, King Camos was riding his black horse on a high mountain.

The midday sun fell on him, illuminating his golden-brown hair as if it were glowing.

King Camos stood on horseback, looking down at the earth with burning eyes.

Shermour, who was wearing armor, followed him on horseback. The two of them, as well as several strong guards behind him, also stayed there quietly on horseback.

It was quiet on the top of the mountain, except for the rustle of the wind through the trees.

Not long after, the sound of horse hooves broke the silence, and the blond knight galloped to the vicinity of King Camos.

"Your Majesty," he said, "the discussion will begin soon. All the generals are waiting for you."

Caihos already wore the badge of the Hundred Knight Commander on his chest, which was his achievement in this war.

King Camos did not answer immediately.

He looked down at the land below, the land of Aaron Landis, the land for which he had fought.

He suddenly said: "Shemu'er, do you know why every time I defeated the enemy before, I didn't care whether I could return to the royal city or not?"

Shermer didn't answer.

Naturally, others did not dare to speak, and there was silence on the top of the mountain.

Camos said: "After my father passed away, no one in that city or palace would wait for me to go back."

No one in the palace will wait for him to return.

Therefore, for him, it doesn't make any sense whether he goes back or not.

He is the king of Aaron Landis, and where he is, there is the royal palace.

Where he is, is where the throne is.

The brave and powerful Lion King rode a horse and stood on the top of the mountain. His eyes looked into the distance, as if he had penetrated the sky and saw that place, the location of the royal city.

He lowered his head and his eyes fell on the crudely made amulet on his wrist with crookedly carved runes.

A smile appeared on the corner of King Camos' lips.

"...It's time to go back."

He said so.

He is going back.

Because his royal brother is waiting for his triumphant return in the royal city.

Because now, there are already people waiting for his return in the palace.

Sherlock remained silent.

This was the first time he knew the reason why King Camos did not care whether he returned to the royal city or not in the past years.

After a long silence, the priest of Shamash bowed his head.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

He said, "It's time to go back."

He whispered, "The prince is waiting for you to come home."

King Camos pulled the reins, and the dark horse galloped away, and everyone jumped on their horses to catch up.

Amidst the howling wind, there was the sound of conversation.

"Speaking of which, Kaihos, what are you going to bring back to Garlan?"

"Of course it's not as valuable as the valuable trophies your Majesty captured. It's just some special snacks and interesting handicrafts."

“…………Kehos.”

"yes?"

"Come, let's swap."

The Lion King had a vague feeling that perhaps the One-Eyed Knight's items would be more popular with his little brother.

"Sorry, Your Majesty, I cannot agree to this."

"Kayhos, this is the king's order."

"Your Majesty, I'm sorry to have to obey."

Finally someone couldn't listen anymore.

"That's enough. King Kamos, Caihos... are out fighting, how can they always think about bringing things back to the prince?"

"Huh? Lord Xie Mu'er, didn't you also prepare a few small things to give to the prince? Although they have been hidden, I accidentally saw them that day."

"………………"

"Hahahahaha, Shermul, you guy - hahahahahaha -"

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The author has something to say: This is the end of the juvenile chapter, so the next one is the juvenile chapter.

When the little prince grows up, he will be a handsome boy with blond hair reaching his waist.

The time of the cub is over. Is there anything you want to say to the little prince who is about to disappear? 【laugh】

Don't be shy, just say it.

And friends who have been diving, it’s time to come out and take a breath~~

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Everyone's love for the little prince makes me very happy.

I hope everyone will continue to like the beautiful boy prince when he grows up.

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Friends, we will see you in four days in the juvenile chapter~~~Hmph(ˉ(∞)ˉ)姧

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