He looked at Denise as if she was his think tank and the only person he could trust in this dark palace.
Of course, Dennis is smart, but she is not only smart, she also knows how to protect herself in complex interpersonal relationships. In the huge Bandaga Palace, Dennis, as a hostage, is weak, so weak that no one has a stronger background than her
.At the same time, she is powerful. She swims in the dark water like a flying fish, and can move among various characters with ease. She pretends to be stupid in front of the queen, silent in front of the ministers, pretends to be well-behaved in front of the guards, and...
Pavel pretends to be innocent in front of him...
Is all this honed over a long period of time, or is he born with such abilities? Sometimes even Dennis himself doesn’t know.
"Yes, there are still omissions. Moreover, these people are very important. They are the foundation of this country."
Dennis said with a mysterious smile on his face.
"A large number of small nobles represented by Nowitzki."
Dennis continued.
Pavel suddenly realized. Indeed, after the Orengrad rebellion, Kislev suffered a financial deficit, and Katarina vigorously rectified it. In the end, there was no way out and had to resort to small aristocrats to make up for the shortfall in the treasury. On one side were the powerful aristocrats.
, on one side were the relatively weak and loose little nobles, and Catalina chose to offend the latter. As a result, these people had enmity with the queen six years ago.
Although the small nobles of Kislev do not control the army and do not have much say, as Dennis said, they are the foundation of Kislev. The industries they are involved in range from daily necessities to basic food.
If these people could unite, their power would be very formidable. Moreover, precisely because they were loose, contacting them would not be easily discovered. At least it was normal for the prince to chat with an ordinary little noble.
"I understand. We not only have to win over the army, but also these seemingly weak nobles and knights."
Pavel said with enlightenment.
"Of course, it is the military that ultimately decides who has the power."
Dennis added. The two looked at each other and smiled, because they both thought of the Erengrad Rebellion at the same time. It was a rebellion dominated by the aristocracy. A group of pretentious aristocrats united and tried to overthrow the Tsar. However, they
There was no strong and loyal army at hand. In the end, even though Catalina's loan made the treasury heavily in debt, it still relied on strong military power to suppress the riot. This is the lesson of history. This time, Pavel
Know what Dennis means.
"But don't risk fighting for the Krem Guards. They are the best of the best. Captain Oka is an exception. Others are not so easy to fight for. What do you think, Your Highness the Prince?"
As he spoke, Dennis deliberately stopped to ask for Pavel's opinion. This elevated the man's status and made him feel that he was still in charge of the whole matter. This was very important. Dennis knew that although Pavel was not capable, he was, after all,
Prince. At the same time, Dennis saw that what Pavel needed most was actually the recognition of others. Growing up under the protection of the Snow Queen, he had not received any recognition in his twenty years of growth. As the prince of Kislev, he most
What is needed is to prove oneself. Therefore, respecting him and holding him in a high position is the most important thing, and this is what Dennis must always pay attention to.
"What you said makes sense."
Pavel held his chin with his hand and agreed readily. Only with Dennis could he regain the dignity of a prince...
"Katerina's power is strong internally, so my suggestion is that we work from the outside to win more nobles to join us. Each noble has at least a few knights loyal to them. This power cannot be tolerated.
Xiaoshi. Back then, Duke Cohen raised troops to besiege the Ice and Snow Winter Palace. If not for the sudden appearance of the undead army, Cohen's hundreds of loyal knights would have really been able to break through the ice and snow wall. That year, I was studying at the Magic Academy, which was equivalent to personally
experienced."
Dennis continued his analysis.
And whenever Pavel felt that the girl in front of him was a little too mature, Dennis stopped again, looked at him with those clear and moving eyes, and asked for his opinions. Pavel's heart instantly melted again.
Time and time again, they exchanged views and plotted deep in the cold and snowy Winter Palace. Every night, under the arrangement of the guard captain, Pavel would go to Dennis' room to discuss countermeasures and formulate an action plan. And when the day came, he would be on time again.
Go back to his room and sleep.
Pavel only felt that this was the happiest time in his life, even though it was spent in a hurry and with caution. But Dennis felt confused in his heart. Is this her life? Is this the role she should play?
Does she really love Pavel? Or is the situation forcing her to do this? Dennis asked herself this, but even she couldn't answer the answer.
Hmm...it seems that except Pavel, no one in the Winter Palace can help me.
Dennis persuaded himself in his heart.
Pavel sometimes asks her, does she hate her father? It was her father who pushed her to this point. Dennis's answer is no. However, does she really not hate it? No, she hates... hates...
Father, that warm yet cold man. She should understand him. But, must she sacrifice herself? Maybe, is there another way? Whenever Pavel leaves, Dennis feels like two wild beasts fighting in his heart.
.One is kind and lawful, and the other is brutal and stubborn. The two beasts are like inner demons, seeming to tear him apart.
"Honey?"
Pavel's warm hands were placed on Dennis's thin shoulders. The temperature was just like the temperature of his father. Dennis's heart was filled with a moment of emotion. However, after a moment of warmth, it turned cold. She thought that she might not love this man, or maybe she didn't love this man.
It's not that much love. But at this moment, he may be the only choice.
"Your Highness, I'm fine."
Dennis returned in a low voice. The moonlight outside the window shone gently, shining on Dennis's fair and pure face. Pavel loved it all.
He lowered his head and kissed Dennis on the forehead.
"Folgus has already stated that if there is a mutiny in the palace, he will go straight to the palace with his knights. The Chamber of Commerce started stockpiling weapons yesterday. Don't worry, these are all done in secret."
Pavel said with confidence.
"Your Highness, I'm afraid your speed is still too fast."
Dennis said calmly and without changing his expression.
"What's the meaning?"
"I have been with the Snow Queen for many years, and I know that her intelligence network is all over the streets of Kislev. Those secret police sometimes wear civilian clothes, go in and out of chambers of commerce, and disguise themselves as servants of nobles. You can't even notice it. I just think your
It’s too fast.”
Dennis persuaded.
"I can't wait to kill this old monster as soon as possible. She doesn't deserve to sit on this throne, and she doesn't deserve to rule this country."
Pavel gritted his teeth and said. However, Dennis knew that Pavel only said half of it, and the other half was not said. That was his self-esteem. It felt uncomfortable to be looked down upon by others for more than ten years. He was in urgent need of a beautiful turnaround.
A battle, and overthrowing the Vampire Queen was a turning point in his eyes.