Chapter 157: The Duke's Decision

  Xia Ya's words were indeed a heartfelt outburst of indignation. It was also because he had heard the legend of the Tulip family from Rourou and others that day, and had a certain respect for this legendary imperial founding duke's family in his heart. Now that he had learned that the "old guy" who raised him might be a descendant of this legendary family, Xia Ya felt a sense of kinship with the Tulip family, which had suffered such a tragic fate, and was deeply resentful on their behalf.

  His words were too outrageous and blasphemous, what with "fuck him" and the like, the poor guy next to him turned pale and had a complicated look in his eyes, even Cavishiel's gaze flickered when he heard it, narrowing his eyes as he scrutinized Xia Ya.

  Looking at Xie Ya's indignant expression, Kaviel narrowed his eyes, and his tone carried a few layers of meaning as he slowly said: "In whatever position, do whatever it takes. The Emperor treated the Osmanthus family in such a way, naturally making people feel cold. But thinking carefully, being in his position, this method... can't be said to be wrong."

  Xia Ya glared, furious: "I've heard an old saying while hunting in the mountains: After finishing off the prey, boil and slaughter the hunting dog! This is a treacherous act that makes one lose face. Are you still speaking for that emperor?"

  Kavihill stared at Shaya, shaking his head and sneering coldly: "As an emperor, one must take responsibility for the ruling position of their imperial family! Think about it, if that emperor who targeted the Hyacinth family didn't do this, then when that incompetent crown prince comes to power, he will also target the Hyacinth family. But with that incompetent person in charge, I'm afraid the outcome would be reversed, and it wouldn't be the Hyacinth family that gets exterminated, but the imperial family instead! What else could that emperor do? You're so indignant, why don't you think about it, if you were that emperor, what would you do?"

  Xia Ya was suddenly speechless at this question.

  If it were me... what should I do?

  He opened his mouth and was about to say: It's better to just abolish that good-for-nothing crown prince.

  But then again, people are divided into close and distant relatives. One's own son, no matter how bad he is, is still one's own son after all! Blood is thicker than water, even if bones are broken, they are still connected by tendons. The kindness of outsiders, no matter how heavy, is still that of outsiders. Although there is a saying about "great righteousness that destroys kin", such saintly wisdom has reached the realm beyond human... Xia Ya asked herself, it's something she absolutely can't do!

  He himself was originally a person who only helped his relatives but not others, how could he say something like "uphold justice and eliminate family ties" at this moment?

  Kaviel looked at Shaya, speechless. A hint of a sly smile flashed in his eyes as he said slowly: "Kid, this is the first lesson I'm teaching you! In this world, there's no absolute right or wrong, just different perspectives. From an outsider's point of view, it seems like that emperor was wrong and one would sympathize with the Yujin family. But if you put yourself in the imperial family's shoes, you'd think that although that emperor was ruthless, he was decisive and wise. His cruelty to the Yujin family was actually a great kindness to the imperial family itself!"

  Although Xia Ya wanted to refute, she couldn't think of a single word to retort against Kaviel at this moment. Although her face still looked unconvinced, Kaviel's words had actually already sunk into her heart.

  In her mind, she suddenly heard Dora's sigh: "This Cavishill, indeed a wise man."

  Hmph, what sage, it's just sophistry.

  Xia Ya still tried to be tough in her heart, but she also vaguely understood what Kavi Hill said. It's really hard to get past with just one sentence of "sophistry".

  At this moment, the three people in the secret room had different expressions. Kavihir stared at Shayah, whose expression was slightly shaken. While Erlinchong's eyes were filled with worry.

  After all, she was a member of the royal family, and a faint sense of unease arose in her heart.

  What did Cavill say to Turley today?

  Turtle is now being highly valued by the Emperor. Gradually, there is a tendency to be loyal to the imperial family. The Emperor's actions of promoting and appreciating Shaya have also been heard by Edlin. With Shaya's personality, if others are good to him, he will not hesitate to repay them with sincerity. If the Emperor treats him this way, he may truly become loyal to the old Emperor in the future.

  At this time, Kavi's words... seemed to be somewhat...

  Some words seem to be intentionally spoken, provoking Xiaya's attitude towards the royal family? With this remark, although it appears to be about the Tulip Family's secrets of the past, in reality, it has weakened Xiaya's good impression of the royal family!

  Kavihril, wasn't he always loyal to the Emperor of the Gun? Why did he suddenly do this?

  "In the past, the Tulip family declined, although the imperial family still showed kindness to the Tulip family on the surface, but secretly they took several ruthless measures. The youngest daughter of the last Duke Luk died soon after falling ill. No one can guarantee whether there was any hidden conspiracy behind it. However, the first thing that comes to mind is the murder and cover-up at Wenhua Pavilion. It seems that's all there is to it. But what the imperial family didn't expect was that the Tulip family actually had a different bloodline."

  The daughter of the last Duke of Luk, is said to be beautiful and charming, with a stunning appearance that can topple cities. The last Duke of Luk was extremely doting on his only daughter, but later on, there were some issues with her marriage. It's rumored that the duke's daughter had high standards, liked literature but not martial arts, while the duke, who spent his life in battle, naturally preferred young and talented military officers for his daughter's husband. Unfortunately, the duke's daughter didn't like him, which led to many disputes between father and daughter. However, the duke was stubborn and insisted on arranging his daughter's marriage.

  In private, the daughter of the Grand Duke actually had another lover and was mutually in love with a scholar who was quite famous at that time. In the end, she secretly became pregnant and gave birth to a boy! However, after the Grand Duke found out, he was deeply ashamed and refused to acknowledge the matter, so the whole thing was deliberately concealed by him. Fortunately, heaven's will decreed that this would instead preserve the bloodline of the Tulip family. After the Grand Duke's death, his daughter also died mysteriously soon after, but the secretly born child was quietly hidden away by someone in the Tulip Duke's household.

  "This house was originally a secret private property of the Tulip family, but outsiders didn't know. Later, the descendants of the Tulip family changed their surname and lived here in seclusion, passing it down from generation to generation until today."

  Kavihill said, "I heard that the Tulip family has been producing great talents for generations. Besides their natural talent, they also have a secret family technique passed down through the generations. The Tulip Duke was invincible in his time, with unparalleled literary and military skills. He was a legendary figure who dominated his era, all thanks to the family's secret technique. In addition to the Tulip family's martial arts, there is also the first generation of Osgeria's great general, who left behind a strategic notebook from his lifetime of conquests on the continent. Over the years, thirteen generations have added to and revised it, making it the Tulip family's unbeatable battle strategy! However, this thing alone is worth a city! Legend has it that there is another, even greater treasure hidden within the Tulip family... That thing is the greatest secret behind the Tulip family's unshakeable reputation for four hundred years. Whoever obtains it will possess the same overwhelming power as the Tulip Duke of old, and from then on, they will be invincible in their time!"

  Xia Ya's face turned red with excitement as she couldn't help but ask: "What is this thing, it's so amazing?!"

  Kavihill sneered at Xia Ya: "If I knew, why would I still come here? Hmph..."

  Xia Ya thought for a moment: "According to what you said, the old man is a descendant of the Tulip family, then... are all these things in his hands?" But thinking back, among the things left by the old man, where was there any treasure of the Tulip family?

  That halberd is indeed extraordinary, but it's still far from being invincible.

  As for what leading tactics, Xia Ya had only read the few old books hidden by the old man, although they were not bad, but also couldn't be considered anything magical.

  "Could it be that the treasure of the tulip family is behind this iron door in this secret room?" Xia Ya looked at the three iron doors on the three walls, furrowed her brow and said: "Since we can't open it, why not try to dig from the side and take a look?"

  Wei Xi'er smiled wryly and said, "It's not that simple! This door is a kind of magical array, I've been thinking about it for many years, and I'm sure it's a spatial magic. Although there must be another world behind this door, it's absolutely not as simple as digging out a secret room from the wall. Even if you dig in from the side, you'll never find anything. The only way is to open this iron door, which must be a spatial magic passage. Only through this passage can you reach the hidden place inside."

  Xia Ya's eyes rolled, looking at Kavihir. Suddenly said: "Hey! As soon as I arrived in the Imperial City, you've been staring at me, I'm afraid you've been calculating the secret treasure of the Chrysanthemum family all along?"

  Kaviel glanced at Xia Ya, his face calm and serene, saying lightly: "What you said isn't wrong either. When I first met him back then, he told me all these things... After he left, I've thought about opening the magical door here for many years, but couldn't think of a way. The things here only belong to the Yu Jin Xiang family, and my intention wasn't to covet them, just curiosity that can't be helped."

  Kavihir paused for a moment and smiled at Xia Ya: "Do you know why I arranged to meet Duke Minas here today?"

  Xia Ya shook her head: "How would I know."

  Kaviel stared at Shaya, saying slowly: "You came to the empire, not only I know, but also Duke Minas has long known! You are his secretly trained disciple, this matter is known only to us two. Otherwise, if it spreads out, do you think the emperor will still treat you so well?"

  Xia Ya's face changed color.

  At the end of the year, the last Grand Duke Lu Ke pointed to the sky and vowed, leaving behind a curse - this kind of curse, if it came from someone else's mouth, everyone would only think that person was farting, but the Tulip Duke... The accumulated prestige of generations has put too many mysterious halos on this family! In the imperial court, who dares to take this risk? The daughter of the last Grand Duke was murdered, although there was also the intention of killing to silence her, but more likely it was also to eradicate the root of the problem! The Grand Duke's curse "The empire will perish at the hands of my Tulip family" would naturally make the Emperor's heart tremble, and to be safe, he could only eradicate the root of the problem!

  Even though several hundred years have passed, once this matter is exposed... Although I am not a descendant of the Tulip family, the old man is my foster father and I was trained by him, so I can be considered half a successor of the Tulip family!

  As Kavihir said, in the imperial family, to ensure one's position of power, anything can be done! In those days, wasn't the Duke of Tulip, who was a pillar of the empire, killed? What about himself now, just a young man from the countryside who has made some achievements, although the emperor favors him, but if it involves this curse that endangers the imperial rule... he's afraid that he will also be slaughtered without hesitation!

  "Minas Duke, what does he know?!" Xia Ya said with a hard mouth, but her heart was pounding. She couldn't help but think of "escape".

  Kavi shrugged and chuckled, shaking his head: "The curse of the past was just a product of the royal family's own guilty conscience. As for Minas and me, we're outsiders, so even if we put aside our current positions, we wouldn't really take that curse to heart. It was probably just a momentary outburst from the last Duke of Luk. Besides... Duke Minas, he won't harm you."

  Xia Ya's expression was complex as he looked at Kavi's face, trying to discern something from his emotions, but Kavi's expression remained cold and indifferent. He said calmly: "The relationship between Minas Duke, me, and him... the three of us back then was very complicated, with both grudges and favors intertwined, making it hard to explain in just a few words. However, considering what happened back then, he wouldn't dare make any moves to harm you; otherwise, as soon as you arrived at the Imperial Capital, instead of rewards and accolades, you would be met with arrest by the Secret Guards."

  Here is the translation:

  "Speaking of which, Kavihir smiled lightly: "I met with Duke Minas today to ask him for this mansion! This mansion was given to Minas by his predecessor, but after all, it belongs to the Tulip family. Although he's no longer here, you are the successor of Wenhua Pavilion, so it's only reasonable that this mansion should be handed over to you. I met with Duke Minas today specifically for this matter. Just now, we discussed and he has agreed to hand over the mansion... So, starting tomorrow, you will be the master of this mansion."

  The last sentence scared Xia Ya!

  "You're saying this house belongs to me?!"

  Kavi smiled silently, just quietly gazing at Xia Ya. Xia Ya's face changed, with joy and worry alternating, finally gritting his teeth: "You! What is your intention?!"

  "Things return to their rightful owner," Kavihr said with a sigh. "What use can I be?"

  Pshaw! You have no other intention, that's all nonsense!

  Xia Ya cursed silently in her heart.

  But... after all, it's such a big mansion. Although it's been ruined a bit, it's still so grand. It was built on the hillside not far from the sea. Just talking about the cost, it's absolutely not something that Xia Ya, a small noble who has just risen to prominence, can afford! If you exclude factors like the Tulip family, just talking about the value of this mansion, it's really a windfall!

  (No... no... no!)

  Xia Ya's heart was filled with a mix of excitement and unease, but the intense feeling of discomfort made him dare not let his guard down. He stared at Kavihir: "You... you're deliberately pushing me onto this path, aren't you?"

  Kavi smiled: "Which way?"

  "The heir of the Tulip family!!" Xia Ya shouted loudly: "I've taken over this mansion, and I'm now officially the successor of the Tulip family! You can't deny it even if you want to!"

  "Even if you don't take this house, can you just shrug off this identity?"

  “…………”

  Kaviel looked at Shaya with a sigh, "If it weren't for your appearance, the color of your hair and eyes don't match the characteristics of the Tulip family's bloodline, I would have thought you were that guy's biological son. Alas... my intention is not to reveal everything to you yet, but one thing you don't need to worry about is that I won't harm you."

  He said this with a calm face. Like an ancient well without ripples, his eyes inadvertently swept across Adeline's face.

  Adeline was nervous, she had always been afraid of this wise man who was closest to the emperor for some special reasons. Today, being caught by Cavishil while meeting with Xia in private made her not only fearful but also worried that Cavishil would see through her identity with just one sentence. So from earlier until now, her anxiety had never stopped. Fortunately, Cavishil didn't seem to know why and hadn't revealed the matter, nor did he say more than a few words to her, but occasionally his piercing gaze made Adeline's legs go weak.

  On one hand... on the other hand...

  Adeline had a deeper fear in her heart: the words Cavishier said to Shaya today already contained many treasonous remarks! He seemed to have no intention of hiding it at all! And although she herself had an unusual relationship with the Emperor, she was still a member of the imperial family after all...Cavishier. He dared to say so many taboo words that were not tolerated by the imperial family right in front of her. Did he really not worry about her leaking out what happened?!

  Or was he intentionally saying these things in front of me to Xia Ya?!

  "The house belongs to you, and the secrets here also belong to you. As for the tulip family's secret treasure, it's all yours... as long as you can find it." Kavishir said calmly: "Apart from this, I know you must want to ask more about that old man's past, but these things are not yet the time to tell you, don't bother asking, I won't tell you even if you do... and Minas, that guy won't even see you, so don't expect to learn anything from him either."

  Kavihill said this, finally stood up. Lightly patted the dust on his long gown. After glancing at Xia Ya: "Before you leave the Imperial Capital this time, I won't see you again. Today, meeting you here and saying so much to you - what I've said today is already enough. If you still want to know more, then find a way to make yourself stronger. Many secrets... without strong power, can't be guarded at all."

  After finishing speaking, Kavihir surprisingly turned around and walked up the stairs with a swagger. Xia Ya was stunned for a moment behind him, and couldn't help but call out: "Hey! You, wait a minute!"

  "What?" Kavi turned back with a smile.

  "You... you said that before I left the Imperial Capital this time, you wouldn't see me again? Then... does that mean the matter of becoming a disciple is also forgotten?" Xia Ya hesitated for a moment, and suddenly spoke out such words. As soon as he spoke, it surprised himself. Becoming a disciple? Could it be that this mysterious old man's words really moved his heart?

  "Hah!" Kavihir laughed, with a mocking glint in his eyes as he looked at Xia Ya: "Of course you have to pay your respects when becoming an apprentice, but can't you even send someone over with a letter of apprenticeship? Fool! You're really just like that foster father of yours - meticulous about big things, careless about small ones!"

  Here is the translation:

  "Now that it's come to this, Kavihr said with a slightly eccentric smile: 'As for becoming my apprentice, you'd best not resist any longer... If you refuse, I might get a bit upset and say some things that shouldn't be said.'"

  Ziya's face turned pale as he watched Kavihir stride out with a flourish.

  When the room was left with only Shaya and Kairi, Shaya finally let out a long breath. Just now, he had been summoning up his courage to face Kavishil, but as soon as this guy walked away, the air in his heart dissipated, and suddenly his hands and feet felt weak. A wave of dizziness washed over him, and his clothes were soaked with cold sweat!

  "Damn it... Every time I see this guy, he scares the hell out of me! Next time I see him, no need to say a word, I'll just slash him with my sword first!" Xia Ya muttered angrily.

  "In her mind, Dora sneered coldly: 'If you dare to do that... it's definitely going to be you who dies!'"

  Xia Ya: *silence*

  Although he was somewhat resentful, he couldn't refute it, only because Dora's words were harsh, yet... seemed to be true!

  The poor worm next to him had thudded onto the ground with a groan, and after Kavi's departure, the poor worm was also drenched in sweat, his heart filled with shock and suspicion. He felt a few parts of post-traumatic stress disorder-like relief, looking even more pitiful than Shaya. Shaya saw Edlin's appearance, frowned, and walked over to pull her up: "What's wrong? You seem to be afraid every time you see this guy?"

  The poor worm smiled wryly and merely said vaguely: "In the Imperial Capital, who isn't afraid of him?"

  In the darkness, on the road leading to Osgiliath, a cavalry team was slowly advancing, the speed of the hundred-strong cavalry team was not fast, but the formation was neat and solemn. The front twenty riders were scattered like an army marching, forming a search and guard team, while the wing guards were also in perfect order.

  Surrounded by these hundred and ten horsemen in the center were old Duke Minas and his son Rodi.

  Neither of them rode in a carriage; the old duke, though aged, still adhered to his own famous saying: A soldier does not ride in a vehicle.

  He rode on a fine horse, with a thick cloak flowing in the night wind, and Rodi beside him looked nervous, riding alongside his father, but under the guise of guilt, he occasionally stole glances at his father's expression.

  He was begged by Adeline today, and reluctantly lent this secret house to Adeline and Xia Ya for their date. Who would have thought that his father would suddenly come in the middle of the night? This house is normally strictly forbidden for outsiders by his father, and his sneaky actions today will surely earn him a severe beating if his father finds out!

  As expected, just as they were proceeding on the road, the old duke suddenly changed color, pulled the reins, and the horse stopped instantly! The technique of controlling the horse was still proficient. Apparently, although the old duke had been away from the military for many years, his skills in riding horses had never become rusty.

  The Duke of Minas halted abruptly, and the family Iron Guard around him stopped at once. The hundred-odd mounted Iron Guards, well-trained as they were, did not become disordered even when they stopped suddenly; instead, they quickly dispersed to form a circle of vigilance around them.

  The old duke didn't say a word, he just sat on his horse. He looked up at the starry sky, and on the old man's withered face, his expression was complex, but in those dull old eyes that were usually turbid, there was now a bright light!

  The Duke of Minas came to his senses after a while, and suddenly sighed, turned his head, looked at his somewhat guilty-looking son, and hummed softly: "Rhody, come here."

  Luodi sighed inwardly: Here it comes! He lamented in his heart, and could only urge his horse to approach slowly. He knew his father's temperament, if he showed weakness and begged for mercy at this moment, his father might get angry instead, so it was better to be straightforward and tough, which would suit his father's taste, and the punishment might even be lighter.

  "Father!" Rodi sat up straight on his horse, summoning the courage in his heart, looking directly into the old duke's eyes, and said in a low voice: "Tonight's matter was something I agreed to at a friend's request... I made a mistake. Whatever punishment you want to give me, I will accept it, whether it's a beating or a scolding, I won't say another word!!"

  The old duke smiled slightly, his eyes seeming to see through his son's behavior, making Rodi feel a bit guilty. His usual proud and arrogant demeanor couldn't help but appear somewhat out of place, and his eyes also became evasive.

  After a while, Duke Minas said faintly: "Do you know where you went wrong?"

  "Ah?" Rodi was taken aback.

  "Hmph." Duke Minas sneered, staring at his son's eyes: "What did you sneak out to do today, thinking you could deceive this old man? Princess Edlin begged you, and you lent her the house for a secret tryst with her lover... Hmph, this mistake will be settled slowly later! But why did you use this particular set of houses when I strictly forbade it?"

  Luo Di forced a smile and said: "It's because... this place is the most remote... Cough, Father, that... I..."

  "Look at you, a fine young man, and yet you're sneaking around like a thief! I know you've had feelings for Adeline since childhood, and she's come to you with some request that you can't bring yourself to refuse. Hmph! You're my son, don't think I don't know what's going on in that head of yours! If you like her, then you should be shouting it from the rooftops, not sneaking around behind people's backs! What are you doing, helping her meet with her lover in secret? Are you trying to show off your magnanimity? How ridiculous! Hmph! Do you think you're some kind of romantic hero? Fool!"

  Rodi's face turned red, but he couldn't help feeling some anger: "Father, I have always been upright and honest in my actions, it was you who taught me! Edlin... she never liked me from the start, so why should I bother to entangle myself with her? It would be better to cut off all thoughts of her cleanly and resolutely!!"

  "Speaking of which, Rody's voice was somewhat excited: 'I am your son, a proud son of the Minas family. In this life, I should make achievements and establish a career. What worries will I have about not having a good partner in the future?'"

  The Duke of Minas was taken aback, looking at his son before slowly nodding: "You thinking this way isn't wrong either. Hmm... I never agreed with you and Ed's... Hmph, your sister marrying the crown prince, although the situation didn't allow me to refuse back then, now she lives unhappily, it's also a source of resentment for me." The old duke's expression turned gloomy as he let out a long sigh, filled with remorse. "Forming an alliance with the royal family may seem glorious, but it's not that simple! Moreover, Edlin's status is complicated, her position in His Majesty's heart... Hmph! I fear if you really get close to her, it might not be good for you. Since you've thought this through and are willing to give up, that's the best outcome!"

  Ludi's face turned red with rage, and he gritted his teeth, saying nothing.

  The old duke hesitated for a moment, looked at the guards on both sides, and suddenly asked in a low voice: "I ask you, did you see that young man named Xia Ya today? What is he like?"

  Rody clearly felt that when his father asked this question, his expression was solemn, as if he attached great importance to the guy named Xia Ya.

  "......" Luo Di slightly pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "Can become a great talent!"

  "Ah?" The old duke smiled, his smile seeming to hold some deeper meaning, as he looked into the eyes of his son: "You've only met him once, and yet you make such a judgment about him?"

  "He's been on a roll lately, and everyone knows about Your Majesty's appreciation for him. When I saw him, he wasn't arrogant or complacent. And when he left... he said something: 'A soldier doesn't ride in a carriage!' Hmph... over the years, I've seen countless people who put on airs, but not many can keep it up once they get ahead. This kid, however, has really kept his military bearing, and it's not fake. He's at the height of his fame right now, and he can still maintain this mindset - that's all it takes to be impressive! With Your Majesty's recognition, as long as he has the skills and this mindset, achieving greatness won't be difficult. And... I think he does have the skills! Defeating Hastings might be a joke, but being able to survive on the battlefield against him is no easy feat. Moreover, defeating Hastings might be fabricated, but killing Odin's prince and leading his troops to defend against Odin's army - those can't all be fake, can they?"

  The old duke listened, as if savoring his son's words in silence. He sat on horseback, despite the biting wind in the wilderness, and although his advanced age made him gradually pale in the cold, he seemed completely unaware of it. After a while, the old duke suddenly had a glint in his eye, as if he had finally made up his mind about something that had been troubling him.

  "Rodi!" He narrowed his eyes, staring at his son, with a piercing gaze: "In the past few years, I have suppressed your promotion several times. Although His Majesty had intended to promote you, I stopped him several times. I know you didn't say anything, but in your heart, you were not satisfied. My intentions are not for me to tell you now. You will understand naturally in the future."

  Luodi was taken aback, not expecting his father to bring up this matter at this time and in this setting. He took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "I understand your profound meaning, Father. Our family is too prominent and attracts attention. Your prestige in the military is too great, if I were to rise too quickly, it would be inevitable to invite trouble, so it's better to keep a low profile..."

  "Hmph, you understand with your mouth, but not in your heart. Duke Minas coldly interrupted his son's words, saying bluntly: "What you say sounds nice, this reasoning is correct, but in your heart, you still don't get it. These two years, in the Imperial Capital, you've been reckless and dissolute, with a hint of self-abandonment. As my son, intentionally putting on this act for me to see, how could I not know what's on your mind?" After saying this, the old duke smiled slightly, his eyes showing some warmth as he looked at his son."

  Looking at his father's smile and the profound gaze, Rody suddenly felt a warmth in his heart, his heart racing: "Father... Do you mean to say that you've finally changed your mind?"

  "Take a report to the military department tomorrow... I'm transferring you to the border, Mor County." The old duke hesitated for a moment and said lightly: "Just take up the post of deputy director of military supplies first. Since you say that young man is not bad, go be his deputy. Within three years, if you make achievements, I will naturally transfer you to another place to be in charge on your own."

  Luo Di was overjoyed!

  He was born in this military family, how could he not know that the military equipment officer of a county, although the position is not high, but the power is great! Although it's just going to be the deputy of that Xia Ya, he is the son of the Duke. Is the future Minas Duke! A small military equipment officer, even if he doesn't go to fight for it, with his family background, he will naturally lead a side in the future, and becoming a general or marshal are just a matter of time.

  Moreover, the border area is precisely the best place for a great man to establish his achievements! The Empire and Odin have been in a state of tension, with small wars breaking out every year. Having stayed at the border for three years, are you still worried that there won't be any battles to fight?

  When the time comes, make a few great achievements. Just then, you won't have lived in vain as a man of integrity in this world!

  Looking at his son's eyes shining with joy, Duke Minas sighed in his heart: I hope what I'm doing isn't wrong...

  He was a military man, once he made up his mind, he didn't hesitate. With a loud shout, he whipped the horse and galloped forward. After running for several steps, he turned back and said to Roddy with a smile: "Stupid kid, aren't you following?"

  Rodi was overjoyed, his father had become increasingly stern over the years. Even when dealing with his own children, he rarely showed a kind face. But today, for some reason, he suddenly became so gentle towards him, and just now his father's promise was what made him most happy in his heart. With a great mood, Rodi also urged on his horse to catch up, feeling carefree at this moment, in the vast wilderness, if it weren't for his strict father being by his side, he almost wanted to open his mouth and shout out loud to release the joy in his heart.