The firelight flickered in and out of the cold room, making Rhodes' figure appear longer.
One night, Rhodes sat beside his daughter Dennis' bed, quietly watching her sleep, and then quietly watching her wake up.
"Father……"
Dennis's red face was filled with peace of mind and satisfaction. For the first time in so many years, she slept so soundly. With her father by her side, she felt safe. And Rhodes couldn't help but recall what his daughter looked like when she was a child, compared with now.
They still look somewhat similar. However, my daughter has grown up, and I am no longer the little lord on the northern border. Looking back on everything, it feels like a lifetime ago.
"If you don't want to get up, you can stay in bed. Don't worry, there is no one else here. No one will see you lying in bed, not even Pavel."
Rhodes said with a smile. When it came to Pavel, Dennis's eyes were obviously different. She changed from the peace of mind and comfort just now to a bit dignified. Indeed, being proposed by a king, and in front of so many people, this
It was really a kind of pressure. Of course, more importantly, Dennis didn't know whether he should marry the new king.
"Father, Pavel..."
"It's okay. If you don't want to mention him, we can never mention it. Anyway, the marriage has always been his wishful thinking. If I didn't agree, you wouldn't get married."
Dennis was about to speak when he was interrupted by Rod. Rod smiled and gently touched his daughter's face in the manner a loving father should. Just like they did when they were children, they had indeed not been so close for a long time.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that his daughter was his father's lover in his previous life. For a moment, Rhodes even recalled how they played when they were children.
"No, what I want to say is... Pavel is not a bad person..."
Dennis got up from the bed, leaned against the head of the bed, and whispered. The voice was so low that even she could not hear clearly.
Although she has not grown up with her daughter for many years, Dennis, who has let down his guard, is so innocent that Rhodes can see through her thoughts at a glance. Yes, she likes Pavel, it should be said that it is more of an attachment.
, the dark winter palace of ice and snow, the magic academy where everyone is in danger, everything is a kind of torture for a girl in a foreign land. And at this time, Pavel came. Although he is not tall, nor is he
Although he is handsome, he is the only person who has truly protected Dennis over the years. Rhodes knows that, among other things, he should also be grateful to Pavel for this. After all, without him, would Dennis be able to survive?
Today I still have two things to say.
However, the prince's cowardice and incompetence are well known to everyone. But as Dennis said - he is not bad...
"My daughter, there is no need for you to feel guilty or to feel that you owe someone anything. You are you, and there is no need to live for others. What I mean, do you understand?"
The implication of Rod's words is that Dennis should follow his heart and not have too many burdens. Don't be reluctant to be with Pavel because you feel you owe him, let alone be with Pavel because of her delinquent father.
.
Under the dim light, Dennis nodded thoughtfully, but Rhodes didn't know whether his daughter really listened or was just perfunctory. When Dennis was a child, he didn't ask her to do anything or ask her to do something.
She didn't want to become a princess or contribute anything to the interests of the family, and she wouldn't do it now. It's just that fate has played a trick on people. Dennis seems to have been fulfilling that duty since he was a child. Sometimes, it's still a share that doesn't belong to him.
Responsibility... Rhodes has always wanted his daughter to be happy, but the actual situation is - Dennis not only lost the childhood he deserved, but also took on responsibilities that most people don't need to bear...
"Father, I know what you mean, but what I want to say is that I know what I am doing..." Dennis paused and looked out the window with melancholy eyes.
"Perhaps, I belong here..."
she said.
Is this destiny? Rhodes asked himself. He always wanted to escape, but he got used to it when he grew up. Destiny creates people... Many people in the Magic Academy may want to return to their homes, but their daughter
, but it has been secretly connected with this palace and this college.
Rhodes felt a little disappointed, but his daughter's words actually gave him the answer. She decided to marry Pavel...
Should I respect your choice? Since all the situations have been analyzed for you and you still make the same choice...then shouldn't I say anything more? Rhodes asked himself in his mind.
However, if possible, he still hopes that his daughter will stay away from the palace battles and return to Blackhammer Castle...
"So, you decided to marry Pavel?"
Rhodes asked directly.
Dennis nodded... The firelight reflected on her face, which made her look a little pale. However, from his daughter's eyes, Rhodes actually saw a trace of longing... What on earth was she longing for? Could it be that she expected to rely on her own strength?
Trying to change Pavel? Or, she comes to help Pavel run the kingdom?
"Dennis, my daughter, you must know that this is not an ordinary decision. On the contrary, this decision is very important. You must know that once you marry Pavel, your identity will no longer be that ordinary Frost Witch.
But the queen. What you have to face will be much more difficult than you imagined. You and I both know that Pavel does not actually have the ability to manage Kislev. What he will face will be even more difficult than before the war.
The situation is even worse! Are you sure you want to help him get through this?"
Rhodes tried his best to guide his daughter not to infiltrate into the center of power. The crown on Pavel's head was not golden, but blood-colored...
It's just that Dennis, who has lived under the center of power for a long time, seems to have been accustomed to this kind of life. Moreover, she seems to have become obsessed with this kind of life...this kind of fight...this kind of game, yes, she likes...
Dennis nodded, she thought deeply, her beautiful eyes flashed, and the immersion made Rhodes feel sad. For a moment, Rhodes even reflected on himself, maybe, some people are destined to be extraordinary, if Dennis is not his daughter
, but a person who has nothing to do with him, then, will he still worry about her and not let her become the queen? The answer is no. However, from Dennis's point of view, objectively speaking, maybe becoming the queen,
is the best choice. She relied on herself to survive in the complicated palace and magic academy, which is the best proof of her strength. Perhaps in Dennis's eyes, Pavel is no longer as simple as a husband, and she uses him
, and attached to him. The prince is not only her lover, but also her shield and her ladder...