Caroline sat on the edge of the bed, sniffing curiously.
"Well...but it can be seen that he is not very satisfied with this arrangement. It comes from the fear in his heart. There is nothing we can do about it."
Rhodes took off his cloak and hung it on the hanger. This was a specially made wide hanger to hold the huge manticore cloak.
"Time will help him eliminate his worries. He should see more of the cruelty of war. The poor child, who grew up in a deep palace, is still full of beautiful illusions about everything in the world."
Caroline said, but there was a sense of sadness in her words. Generally speaking, she had also gone through this process, transforming from an innocent little girl to a cold and stern lord.
"This takes time. I tried to persuade Dennis, but she didn't listen. She liked that place. Alas, the palace... for some people, it is hell, but for some people, it is heaven. Maybe Dennis was arrested at the time
From the day she entered, it was destined that her life would be so different."
Rhodes sighed as he took off his coat and prepared to go to bed to rest.
"Same as you, her character."
Caroline muttered.
"Haha, yes..."
"So, what are you going to do with that book? It's better to burn it than to keep it frozen forever."
Caroline asked next.
"This is indeed a difficult problem."
Rhodes frowned and pulled out a dagger from his arms, the dark dagger - the Soul-Binding Blade.
"Just like this dagger, in my hand, it is a sharp weapon that kills people, but in the hands of others, it may be a devil and can make people crazy."
Caroline took the dagger and she recognized it. It was she and Rhodes who got it when they went deep into the cave. This weapon was so secret that no more than five people knew about it.
"Katrina's research notes are like this dagger. In the hands of some people, it is a weapon, a weapon against chaos, but in the hands of others, it is the devil in Pavel's mouth."
Rhodes said.
"We need some loyal necromancers."
Caroline added.
"Indeed, but I don't have such a candidate at the moment. Most of the existing necromancers in Kislev are under Katarina, or were trained by her. After the war, almost all the necromancers in the territory died.
Even if he is not dead, he has escaped from Kislev. In addition, the people are very repulsive and hostile to this profession. Now, it is too difficult to find suitable candidates to study and use this book. Loyalty and ability
They are all needed. If you are not loyal enough, this person is likely to become a new enemy; if you are loyal, but not capable, it will not work. Not everyone can read Katarina's research notes. Even I can read some of the words on it.
I don’t understand. Therefore, there are no people studying and using this book for the time being. I can only keep it frozen and talk about it later.”
After Rhodes took off his clothes, he leaned comfortably on the bed and hugged Caroline.
"One more thing, I must make it clear to you first. You must not study it. I mean Catalina's research manuscript. I don't want my wife to go crazy. Promise me!"
"Yes, yes, I promise you."
Caroline smiled and nuzzled into her husband's arms.
"Well, dear, I think it's almost time."
Holding his beloved wife in his arms, Rhodes suddenly sighed and said.
Caroline looked confused.
"What's the same?"
"I mean, it's time for me to go back to the north."
"Go back to the north? What are you doing? You are doing well here. You are not a king, but you are more prestigious than a king, Lord Protector of Kislev! Many people say this about you in private. The capital is very good, why should you go back?
"
Caroline almost sat up from the bed. She stared at her husband with a look of confusion on her face.
"You lie down first, and I'll talk to you slowly."
Rhodes smiled and took Caroline into his arms again.
"The capital is good, but haven't you noticed? The focus of Kislev is no longer in this city. Kislev is the capital of course. However, this city has experienced the severe trauma of the civil war and has long since ceased to exist.
Then there’s the center of the entire kingdom. Do you know where the main source of income for this kingdom is?”
Caroline shook her head.
"In Erengrad."
Rhodes said categorically.
"Elengrad was peacefully liberated, but Kislev went through a siege. On the day the city was breached, the undead army came out in full force. How many civilian casualties did it cause? The corpses were burned for three days and nights.
Even now, the entire city has still not been able to get over the trauma of the war. The people's lives are miserable, and it will not get better in a short time. Most of the food and various materials in the city rely on external fleets to transport supplies, and
More than half of the food and supplies provided to the city come from Orengrad. The core team of Black Hammer Castle has already stationed in Orengrad. It can be said that the entire Kislev is now supported by Orengrad.
No more trouble can happen there. I must go back and stabilize Orengrad so that more supplies and food can enter the city of Kislev smoothly. Also, the city of Kislev cannot support this army for a long time. What I mean is
It’s time for the Northern Allied Forces to return to the North. The soldiers have long been homesick and will go back before winter so that farmers can cultivate in spring..."
"Wait a minute, are you going to leave such a mess for your daughter? Pavel can only do nothing to deal with this situation."
Caroline objected.
"It is far more useful for me to go to Elengrad than to stay in Kislev. Staying here will only take away Pavel's limelight time and time again and reduce the king's sense of existence. He believes in us now, but
, as this situation lasts for a long time, people's hearts will change. In addition, and more importantly, the legion must be stationed in Elengrad, not Kislev. Just leave a part of the army to maintain order in the city and guard the city walls.
.I will let Virgil lead the guard. The army staying here will only increase the pressure on the supply of food and grass. After all, the rations for tens of thousands of people have to be transported from other places, and the cost is too high. The army is useless here.
Return to the Northern Territory and guard the border, which was originally their hometown. Besides, the Northern Territory cannot be abandoned for too long."
"Pavel should really make you a grand duke."
Caroline muttered.
"It doesn't matter. Blackhammer Castle and Elengrad are all my territory. Which Duke of Kislev owns so many territories?"
"Pavel is really a king in name only."
Caroline sighed.
"Some people just like things in name only. Everyone has their own preferences, so just go with them. But I hope Dennis can really stabilize the overall situation."
"Isn't it too far-fetched for you to expect a seventeen-year-old girl to stabilize the overall situation?"
"She is no longer a little girl. I asked her to continue to be a girl, but she didn't want it. She wanted to be a queen... However, before I leave Kislev, I really need to arrange some more people to help her. Even if I help her secretly
That’s fine.”
After Rhodes finished speaking, he stared at Caroline for a long time.
"If you have something to say, just say it."
Caroline broke the silence. Over the years, she had long known the virtues of her man.
"I want you to stay."
After Rhodes finished speaking, Caroline's face immediately turned ugly.
"What do you mean? Rod."
"Don't get me wrong, dear. I hope you can stay and help Denis. Witches have always been a very important role in Kislev. During Catalina's reign, many high-ranking witches even participated in government affairs. Erin
He is dead, and the position of principal of the Magic Academy has been vacant for a long time. If you can serve as principal, I will be relieved on Dennis' part."
"Don't look at me like this. When Kislev is stable, we can get together again, no matter where we are. At that time, you can leave Kislev, or I can leave Oerengrad. In short, in Kislev
Before there is real stability, we must work together to govern this country."