A Tale of Strategies For the Throne - 185. Chapter 185

Canal is a country blessed by nature.

Its land is located on a plain, with a single topography and fertile land. Countless rivers are like a net covering the land. The cultivated land is never lack of water for irrigation.

The country has a mild climate, and natural disasters such as droughts and floods are rare. Most food crops are harvested twice a year, and a bumper harvest can be obtained every year. Moreover, due to the abundant water resources and the well-developed fisheries, famines rarely occur.

Moreover, Kanal’s location is also very good.

It faces the sea in the south, Aaron Landis, a great country with a long history in the east, and Tasda in the northeast.

Although one of these two countries is famous for its cavalry and the other for its infantry, because Aaron Landis has made friends with Canal through the ages, Tasda, which has a close relationship with Aaron Landis, has also followed suit. Kanal has a good relationship. Therefore, the three countries have close relations and there has never been a war.

To the southwest of it is a wide strait. The climate in this strait is fickle, there are violent storms at any time, and boating is extremely dangerous, so it forms a natural barrier.

In the northeast of Kanal, although there are several countries bordering it, they are all small countries that pose little threat to Kanal. Moreover, with the mighty military Aaron Landis and Tasda as friends, those small countries dare not act rashly.

Therefore, the State of Kanal has not experienced war for more than two hundred years.

The kings of Kanal in all dynasties are actually very fortunate that Kanal’s neighbor is Aaron Landis, not Is and Gesu.

These two countries that are not weak in military power and are highly offensive to other countries and like to plunder others are blocked by Aaron Landis, which makes Kanal stable.

It can even be said that if Aaron Landis had not separated Is and Geshu, Kanal would have been fighting for years and fighting frequently.

The current King Kanal has reigned for more than ten years. Although he is not a wise man, he is also a clear-minded king.

He knew very well that Aaron Landis was an extremely important guardian wall for his country. Therefore, more than ten years ago, when Aaron Landis broke out in that tragic war that threatened his life and death, he rejected the crowds, and at the ultra-low price that was almost for nothing, he did not hesitate to treat countless grains and armaments like running water. It was transported to Aaron Landis, and it worked hard to provide all kinds of support to the army of King Camos at the time.

Aaron Landis supported it, and King Fenoah was also relieved.

He knew that if Aaron Landis was really wiped out by Is and Gaisu, it would be difficult for Kanal’s weak military force to resist those two aggressive countries.

However, no matter what his purpose is, in the most difficult period of Aaron Landis, he did give Aaron Landis a great help, so the relationship between the two countries has become closer.

King Fenoah himself admired the Lion King who was much younger than him. He always regretted that he did not have a sister, otherwise he would be able to marry King Camos.

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It was another sunny day, and the sun was shining all over the earth, just because it had entered winter, even if the sun was full, the weather would inevitably cool down.

The royal city of Kanal is located in the middle of the country, and the climate change is more obvious. At this moment, the people in the royal city have put on thick clothes.

The white royal palace stands in the royal city and is made up of a cluster of hemispherical towers.

The beautiful, white and flawless building gleamed in the sun, and it was a great sight in the royal city.

Affected by Kanal’s culture, Kanal’s buildings tend to be refined and elegant. The palace originally gathered all of Kanal’s skilled craftsmen and was beautifully built like a large-scale work of art.

In a garden deep in the palace, there is a white pavilion in Goulan, surrounded by streams, reflecting the sunlight, and it has become a beautiful scenery.

A young boy was running around on the grass, jumping up and down, waving his dagger vigorously.

He had obviously been tossing for a long time, and a layer of sweat oozes from his forehead in such a cool weather.

He swung his sword happily, suffering from those servants who were running around with him, he had to keep staring at him carefully, for fear that he would fall or be injured, and he was already sweating profusely.

“West Asia.”

A clear voice sounded from the side, and the little boy turned his head, his eyes lit up, and ran to the person who called him grinning.

When the servants saw the people, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

“Sister Wang!”

The little prince of Canal shouted happily.

The girl in a slightly thicker skirt knelt down and gently wiped the sweat from the boy’s forehead with a white towel. She looked at her younger brother with a gentle smile on her face.

She asked softly, “Sia, are you tired?”

“Not tired! This is nothing, I will be a great hero in the future!”

Shouted the little prince waving the dagger in his hand,

“I want to be a very powerful general. Together with Wami, I will fight for Brother Wang. Whoever doesn’t admit that I am a hero, who is not convinced, I will beat him to convinced——”

As if to prove his own words, he turned his head to ask a friend on the side for advice.

“Wami, don’t you think?”

“Yes, Prince West Asia and I will both be generals in the future.”

Next to him, a stupid boy about the size of the little prince nodded vigorously.

The girl smiled and touched her brother’s head.

“People who bully others are not heroes.”

she says,

“True heroes exist to protect important people.”

The little prince tilted his head, his big blue eyes flickered like his sister, and his face seemed to understand.

“Then, can I be a great hero if I can protect you, Sister Wang?”

The girl didn’t answer, but a burst of laughter came from behind.

“Yes, as long as you protect your sister Wang, you can become a hero.”

King Fenoah, who was laughing loudly, walked over and picked up his little son.

He turned around and sat down on the bench next to him, let his beloved little son sit on his lap, then smiled and looked up at his beloved daughter.

“Olia, did you listen to your brother talking about that?”

The long eyelashes moved, and a shyness appeared on the girl’s gentle face, and then quickly returned to her previous look, and nodded docilely.

“Olia, although this is a marriage, in order to make Canal and Aaron Landis closer, but you are also my beloved daughter, I will not wrong you.”

King Fenoah said earnestly,

“I sent someone to investigate carefully before proposing the marriage. Although Aaron Landis’ prince Gallan is two years younger than you, he has a very handsome appearance, and he is smart since he was a child and is known as a wise man. Supported and loved by the people, he is a very good person. Moreover, his temperament is gentle and he will definitely treat you well.”

Olia shook her head.

“Father, I don’t feel wronged.”

As the princess of Kanal, since she enjoyed the honor, she should naturally shoulder the responsibility of being a royal person.

Although she has a quiet personality and doesn’t like to talk much, she is smart and knows that the marriage with the royal family of Aaron Landis will be of great help to Canal.

King Fenoah patted his beloved daughter’s hand with relief. He knew that his daughter was always sensible.

However, King Fenoah and Olia had no objection, but the little prince who was sitting on his father’s lap suddenly jumped down.

“No! I don’t agree! Sister Wang can’t marry that far!”

Because of the early death of the princess, the little prince Olia was brought up by Olia. For West Asia, Olia is both a sister and a mother. King Finoa also knew that West Asia would definitely be reluctant to marry Olia. He didn’t say anything. Just smiled and patted Sia on the head to quiet him.

“Olia, this is the portrait of the crown prince sent by the messenger by King Camos.”

Passing the picture scroll he had brought to his daughter, King Fenoah sat aside and looked at Olia with a smile.

Before Olia took the picture, she was snatched away by the angry Xia before she could open it.

“Sister Wang, I don’t agree. I heard that Prince Aaron Landis has never been on the battlefield even once. He’s so soft, maybe he looks ugly. Or, Sister Wang, you still marry. Prince Huimos, right?”

The child curled his mouth, while opening the picture scroll, he chattered and discredited the prince who displeased him.

If Sister Wang must marry Aaron Landis, she might as well marry the black knight whom he admires.

You know, his biggest wish now is to become a powerful knight who is like the black knight in a bloody battle and frightens everyone in the world.

“Prince Huimos is a great hero on the battlefield. He is very powerful. He must be much more handsome than the ugly king prince——”

At this point, the words stopped abruptly, and the beautiful blond boy on the scroll that was unfolded by Xia made Xia strangled her throat, and she could no longer say anything to slander her.

If this prince of Garlan looks ugly, then there might be no good-looking people in this world.

In any case, West Asia can’t do anything that opens its eyes and speaks nonsense.

Even the indifferent Aurea’s eyes lit up slightly when she saw the portrait at the first glance.

She will take on her responsibility as Princess Kanal, no matter who the other party is, she will marry according to the wishes of her father.

However, it is human nature to like beautiful things, so now when she sees the portrait of the crown prince, she can’t help but look at it more.

Olia has always been praised by everyone for her gentle and beautiful appearance, but now she feels that, in terms of beauty, she might not be able to compare with the crown prince.

The abrupt scream of Siana made King Fenoah, who was waiting for a good show, laughed again.

“Just…what’s the use of looking good! It’s not as good as Prince Huimos, Sister Wang, or you can marry Prince Huimos–”

In that way, that powerful black knight would be his brother-in-law.

West Asia couldn’t help thinking.

Maybe he can teach him martial arts so that he can become so powerful and invincible on the battlefield.

“Enough, West Asia!”

King Finoah cast his face down.

“Prince Garland is useless? Did you know that when he was as old as you, he dared to break into the enemy camp to save his people as a bait, and also put down a riot, think about your long So big, what have you done so far? How dare you say that people are useless?”

“…”

Xia stayed for a while, then secretly looked at Wang Sister Olia.

He asked in a low voice, “He really did such a great thing? Was he really as old as me at the time?”

Olia smiled and nodded.

Since Brother Wang revealed his father’s thoughts to her, she secretly sent people to collect news about Prince Garlan.

She thought about it, Prince Garland would be coming in more than half a month. If West Asia got into trouble because of his unfavorable feelings, she might be in trouble. She had to find a way.

Therefore, she beckoned, let Xia come over, put her arm around him, and whispered one by one the things she knew about Prince Gallan.

The more Olia said, the more Xia was surprised, with incredible expressions all over her face.

But even if he was surprised, he became more interested in listening to it, and happier when he heard it, especially when he heard about the bloody battle in Tozes City that happened not long ago, and heard that Garland tried to save the entire population of Tozes City. At that time, the child’s face flushed slightly with excitement.

“This is what you said, Sister Wang, only those who can protect everyone can be called a hero?”

“Yes.”

Olia smiled and brushed her brother’s sideburns.

She said, “West Asia, you have to remember that you are the prince of Kanal, and guarding Kanal and Kanal’s people is also your responsibility.”

“I see, Sister Wang, I will practice martial arts well and protect you and everyone when I grow up!”

Xiao Xia opened her eyes and cautiously promised to his sister Wang.

With that cute little appearance, Olia couldn’t help but smiled and kissed her little brother’s little cheek, and then rubbed his arms around him.

“Then… when will the crown prince of Aaron Landis come to us?”

Having forgotten what she said not long ago, Xia eagerly asked.

Hearing what Sister Wang said, he can’t wait to see that powerful prince.

Olia laughed out loud and knocked her little brother on the head.

King Fenoah sat aside, drinking wine comfortably while watching the interaction between his siblings and his brother, the rough face with all his beards seemed to soften.

The sunlight shone on the people in the garden, as if a warm halo was shrouded in this happy family.

A gentle and beautiful girl, a lovely child, and a loving father.

At this moment, the time is quiet, and the warm picture in the courtyard seems to have become eternal at this moment.

However, this beauty was broken by the messy footsteps in the next second.

“His Majesty!”

The hurried guards leaned down and knelt in front of King Fenoah.

“Emergency military situation! The Gastards invaded the northeast border of our country!”

“what!”

King Fenoah stood up abruptly.

He asked in astonishment: “Gastards? How could they invade? What about the Hidden Kingdom?”

Gasdade is a very northern country.

The reason why King Fenoah was shocked was that Kanal and Gasdade were separated by several small countries including Sidar.

“Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Sidar has been destroyed, and King Sidar…”

The kneeling guard lowered his head and paused.

“King Shida was killed on the battlefield by the Prince Tyr of Gasdade.”

King Fenoah was startled.

“The prince of the Gastad… how could Gastad have a prince?”

Repeating these words in a low voice, there was an extremely solemn expression on his face.

In the sky, the clouds thickened up, hiding the sun under the clouds.

The wind blowing from the far north passed over the silent courtyard at this moment, bringing the chill of winter.

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The Gasdade Snowfield is located in the extreme north. It is covered by snow and ice most of the year. The climate is extremely cold and the environment is extremely harsh, making it difficult for ordinary people to survive.

There are dozens of tribes, large and small, on the Gastad Snow Field. Other countries generally refer to them as the Gastad.

The harsh living environment has created the strong physique, strong will and fierce temperament of the Gasdad people. The Gasdad people in battle are extremely brave, like a monster that does not know pain, even if they are seriously injured. Fight stubbornly until the last bit of blood is left.

In the face of such a terrifying Gasdad, the soldiers of the small countries south of the Gasdad Snowfield couldn’t fight against it at all.

But fortunately, the Gustadians are brave and combative not only externally, but also internally. The regime in Gasthard Germany is divided severely. The dozens of tribes are basically independent, and no one accepts each other. They have been fighting forever and have no spare capacity to invade.

Therefore, countries do not pay much attention to this country with a harsh environment, chaotic regime, and no threat to the outside world.

This has been the case for hundreds of years.

However, before everyone knew it, someone in Gasthard Germany quietly ended the internal fighting and established a unified political power.

None of the countries accustomed to ignoring this chaotic country is aware of this.

No one noticed that a behemoth of ice and snow had awakened from its deep sleep.

The terrible monster named war roared and opened its hideous mouth to all the kingdoms.

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The fighting power of Gasdad’s army was more terrifying than the rumors, and the Kanal army, which had not experienced a war for a long time, was almost collapsed.

In just two days, the army on the northern border of Canal collapsed across the board, morale collapsed, and countless soldiers fled the battlefield.

The Gasdad quickly captured several cities on the border.

In order to intimidate the Kanal people, they carried out a brutal massacre on one of the cities that had fought fiercely.

Except for the young women who were looted as resources, the entire city was slaughtered by the Gastards, regardless of gender.

On this day, cries and screams resounded across the sky, and the once peaceful and peaceful city became a blood city.

Countless corpses were lying on the blood-stained ground with broken arms, and the dead people looked at the sky in despair with their horrified eyes.

On this day, the savage name of the Gasdad spread throughout the northern part of Kanal, and the Kanal people were frightened.

The Kanal people have been at ease for too long, and have not seen blood for too long. The atrocities of Gasdad’s army shocked them, and they could no longer afford to resist.

From then on, wherever Gasdad’s army went, those city masters either fled in a watchful way or opened the door to surrender.

Gasdad’s army was unimpeded all the way, quickly occupied the northern part of Kanal, and rushed towards the royal city of Kanal.

The troops sent by King Fenoah were all defeated by them, and according to their marching speed, I am afraid that within four or five days, the Gasdad would be able to hit the King City of Kanal.

Even if King Fenoah had sent letters of help to Aaron Landis and Tasda, it might not be too late.

The news could not be covered up, and the people in the king’s city panicked.

After receiving the military report that the army of Gasdad was approaching the royal city, King Fenoah on the throne fell into a long silence.

There was silence in the palace hall, and everyone was silent.

After a long time, King Fenoah closed his eyes, as if he had made up his mind.

Two days later, on the snow-white palace tower, Princess Olia took the hand of West Asia and watched her father lead the army away.

The cold wind lifted the cloak behind King Fenoah, who was riding away, as if he could hear the rustling sound of that cloak.

She watched the disappearing figure of King Fenoah on the horizon, and squeezed her brother’s hand.

For some reason, a strong sense of anxiety filled her chest, almost making her unable to breathe.

She closed her eyes and prayed silently in her heart.

Gods of Kanal, please protect my father.

Please be sure to bless him to return victoriously.

“do not be afraid.”

Suddenly feeling that her hand was clenched, she opened her eyes and looked down to her side.

The young child squeezed her hand hard, his eyes filled with determination.

“Sister Wang, don’t be afraid, I will definitely protect you!”

A feeling of sorrow and grief surged to the tip of her nose, and Olia felt a slight heat in the corner of her eyes. She resisted, leaned down, and hugged her king brother.

Gods of Kanal, please guard us.

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The gods of Kanal did not hear Olia’s prayer.

Three days later, news came.

King Fenoah died in battle.

The army he led was defeated by the Gasdad.

The moment the news came, Olia almost fainted, just looking at her brother next to her, she held it on tightly.

The king is dead, killed by the Gasdad.

Although the crown prince was still in the city, Gasdad’s army had already approached.

Panic broke out completely in the royal city, and countless people tried to flee the city in panic.

But it was too late.

One day and night later, Gasdade’s army approached the city.

The flames of war ignited in the royal city of Kanal.

The tranquility of the past was like a fragile glazed lamp, it shattered into powder in an instant, and couldn’t be put together anymore.

The iron hoof of the Gasdad stomped on the land of Kanal and raised the butcher knife to the Kanal.

Everything is so unprepared.

The royal city of Canal is like a lone boat that was raged by violent storms and torn apart in the fierce impact of Gasdad’s army.

The people of the royal city hid at home, shaking and weeping.

They heard the sound of fighting resounding in this city, their eyes full of despair.

The blood stained the once white walls of the royal city of Kanal.

The gods of Kanal seem to have forgotten their people.

Suddenly, in the army of Gasdade, a flagpole was raised high, and a head was inserted at the top of the flagpole.

It was the head of a man, with a thick beard covering the lower half of his face.

Standing on the wall covered with blood, the prince prince uttered a cry of distress when he saw the head.

The head of King Fenoah was raised on the flagpole.

On the high white tower in the palace, a girl in a pale blue dress knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face.

She covered her mouth with her hands, her long golden hair messy scattered around her tear-stained cheeks.

She seemed to be trying her best to keep herself from crying out loud.

Xia, who was standing next to her, hugged her tightly, as if she wanted to use her own strength to support her, even if the child’s own hands were shaking.

The child’s azure blue eyes stared at the Gasdad army outside the city, his eyes full of anger.

The ignorant and ignorant children used to have their visions and illusions about the battlefield shattered by reality. Only when they have personally experienced war can they know how cruel and terrifying it is.

War brings not only glory, but also tears and pain.

The child finally understood this, but the price was too tragic.

In the next second, West Asia’s pupils suddenly shrank into a pinhole.

“Brother Wang!!!”

He yelled, crazy, heart-piercing.

A thrown silver spear pierced fiercely through the chest of the crown prince standing on the city wall, his body shook, and he looked back at the direction where the white tower was.

The direction of his relatives.

Then, the crown prince of Kanal looked unwilling, and fell under the desperate eyes of all Kanal people.

And at almost the same moment, with a bang, the city gate collapsed, and Gasdade’s army came surging like a flood bursting a bank.

The Kanal, who collapsed across the board, retreated steadily.

Gasdad’s army rushed into the royal city, surging towards the palace.

Everything is a foregone conclusion.

On the high white pagoda, Olia, who witnessed the death of her brother and the destruction of the city, stopped crying.

At this moment, the weak girl showed a firm look.

She stood up, grabbed the stunned West Asia, and left the high platform that could overlook the entire city.

The Gasdad were approaching the palace.

The Kanal soldiers who were forced to retreat were still trying their best to resist.

In a secret room deep in the palace, a dozen loyal knights who had been selected a few days ago just in case, knelt in front of Olia.

“Prince West Asia, please.”

The girl said calmly,

“Send the prince to Aaron Landis to find King Camos.”

The leading knight bowed his head deeply and saluted, then stood up and stretched out his hand to the prince of West Asia.

“No! Sister Wang! If you don’t go, I won’t go either!”

“Xia, obedient, if we both go, the goal is too big to escape.”

“I don’t care! I said I would protect Sister Wang, how could I leave you and run away!”

“West Asia—”

“I won’t leave! Even if I die, I will die with Sister Wang!”

“West Asia!”

The gentle girl in the past suddenly screamed, shocking Xia.

Olia leaned over and squatted in front of Xia, grabbing Xia’s shoulders with both hands.

“West Asia, remember, you are the prince of Kanal.”

She said, the azure blue eyes staring at West Asia were covered with a shallow layer of water vapor.

“You are the last descendant of the Canal royal family.”

She looked at Xia with a serious look that she had never had before.

“You must live.”

“From now on, the glory of the Kanal royal family will be borne by you.”

“West Asia, run away, live, and then restore the country and restore the glory of the Kanal royal family.”

“This is your responsibility, so you must not die here.”

Olia stretched out her hand and hugged Xia in her arms.

She knew that waiting for this young child in her arms was an extremely painful and difficult future.

She pressed an extremely heavy task on the immature shoulders of Xia.

But she still gritted her teeth and spoke word by word, her eyes blurred with tears.

“So, West Asia, escape, go to Aaron Landis, find King Camos, and… Crown Prince Garlan, only they can help Kanal drive away the invaders and restore Kanal. Glory.”

“Everything is up to you.”

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The young prince of Kanal was guarded by the knights and left from the secret passage in the castle.

The remaining Olia held the prince costume that Xia had changed in her hands, took a deep breath, held back the tears in her eyes, and turned her head to look at the little boy who had been standing quietly on the side.

Wami, who is the companion of her younger brother, grew up with Xia, and they are the closest friends.

“I’m sorry, Vami.”

“Please don’t apologize, Your Royal Highness, it is my duty to protect the prince.”

Wami said, putting on the prince’s costume.

He said, “The Prince of West Asia is our last hope.”

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The king’s city was in turmoil, and the people fled in scattered directions.

The Gastards are attacking the palace with all their strength, and there is no time to take care of the civilians and let them escape.

The white palace was plunged into the ocean of the enemy, and the Kanal soldiers who guarded the palace were still fighting hard and making the final struggle.

The whip was thrown heavily on the horse’s back, and the madly galloping carriage shook violently.

Xiah sat in the carriage, listening to the messy shouts from outside the carriage, clenching her hands tightly, pinching her nails deeply into her palms.

It hurts very much.

The smile that Olia showed to him with tears when he was sent away appeared in his mind. Even though he was on the way of fleeing, the young boy finally couldn’t help it, lying on the window and looking back.

The gorgeous white palace is moving away from him quickly.

The child looked at the place where he grew up and made a low sob.

Suddenly, Xia’s eyes widened suddenly.

There was noise everywhere, and countless people looked up.

In the center of the palace, at the top of the tallest white tower, the princess of Kanal stood on the high platform, holding a boy in her hand.

Olia stood on the top of the tall tower, looking down at everything below.

Gasdade’s army is like a black and crushed colony of ants, swarming, gnawing and devouring this beautiful palace little by little.

The sun was still bright, golden light shining on the blood-stained white city wall, on the corpses of countless Kanal people who fell in a pool of blood, and on the calm face of Olia on the tower. .

The north wind was whistling, stirring the girl’s long skirt and the long golden hair behind her.

She seemed weak at this moment, but with a different kind of tenacity.

The noisy palace suddenly fell silent, and everyone looked up at Olia standing on the tower.

Her gaze fell, looking at a dilapidated carriage running wildly.

She opened her lips and made a silent voice.

She said, don’t forget, West Asia, you are the last blood of the Kanal royal family.

“Do not……”

In the galloping carriage, the child’s hand holding the window rail was shaking.

He shook his head, his lips trembled, and he made an untuned sound.

Under everyone’s gaze, Canal’s princess jumped up and took the “prince” she was leading with.

The girl’s light blue long dress spread out in the air, like a flower blooming high in the sky.

At the moment of blooming, it will wither.

Olia fell heavily from the sky.

Sister Wang——! ! !

The child in the carriage bit on the back of his hand and swallowed the heart-piercing shout into his throat like a knife.

The blood oozes out from the tips of his teeth little by little.

Under the tower, the two corpses, one large and one small, were already shattered, and they could no longer see their original appearance.

The blood stained the snow-white earth red.

…………

The gods of Kanal.

I sacrifice this flesh and blood to you.

Please protect the last blood of the Kanal royal family.

Please protect my brother…

………………

Sia, who bit the back of his hand fiercely, was trembling all over, and he stared at the tall figure surrounded by everyone in the Gasdad army.

The silver-white hair was deeply imprinted in his pupils.

The child’s eyes are no longer as innocent and bright as several days ago, only the unforgettable pain and the cold flame of hatred are left.

revenge.

Take revenge on the Gasdad who ruined his country.

He wants to live and kill all those invaders!

Olia’s words sounded in Xia’s mind again.

Go to Aaron Landis.

Only Aaron Landis can help us restore our country.

Go to King Camos, and Crown Prince Garland——

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The wind whizzed past, blowing to the far southeast.

In the royal city of Aaron Landis, Gallan, who was stroking the head of the big lion, moved inexplicably.

He raised his head and looked in the direction of the wind.

The wind blows the young long golden hair away in the air.

The wind blowing from nowhere seems to have faintly brought a bloody breath far away…

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Today’s big chapter is equal to the weight of double change.

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