Chapter 225 The Villain Lady Arrives 53
As the night deepened, the campfire in the camp swayed in the cold wind, casting mottled light and shadows.
The Third Prince's injuries have improved under the careful care of the Dawn Legion, but the worry on his brow has never diminished.
Time was running out, and any delay could make the situation in the capital more complicated, and even endanger his throne. So, when the first ray of morning light penetrated the cracks in the tent, the third prince struggled to sit up, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
He gently lifted the curtain of the tent and looked at the busy soldiers of the Dawn Legion in the distance, thinking secretly in his heart. After a moment, he turned to Alice who was changing the gauze for Tariq and whispered, "Alice, we need to talk."
Alice paused for a moment after hearing this, then gently patted Tariq's shoulder, signaling him to take a break. She stood up and walked to the third prince, her eyes full of concern and inquiry. "Your Highness, what are your plans?"
The Third Prince took a deep breath, his eyes determined. "We can't stay here forever. The situation in the capital is changing rapidly. I must go back as soon as possible. Chief Raynor and his Dawn Legion are our most reliable allies at the moment. I plan to ask them to escort us back to the capital."
Alice heard this, although she felt reluctant, she also understood that this was the best option at the moment. She nodded in agreement. "Your Highness is right, but... should we reveal your true identity to Chief Renault?"
The Third Prince pondered for a moment and finally decided to tell the truth. "Yes, there is no need to hide it. Since Chief Renault has already helped us, and didn't he know about it yesterday? With this identity, perhaps they will protect us more wholeheartedly."
So, when the first rays of morning sun shone across the land, the Third Prince, accompanied by Alice and Tariq, came to Raynor's tent. Raynor was standing in front of a map, discussing something with several generals. When he saw the Third Prince and his companions coming, he immediately came forward with his usual gentle smile on his face.
"Your Highness, you are visiting me so early, but what's the important matter?" There was a barely perceptible caution in Renault's tone.
The Third Prince bowed slightly to show respect. "Captain Raynor, I came here to discuss an important matter with you. We have decided not to delay any longer and will set off immediately to return to the capital. However, considering the dangers on the road, I hope the Dawn Legion can escort us for a while."
Renault frowned when he heard this, obviously weighing the pros and cons. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke:
"Your Highness, escorting you back to the capital is naturally our Dawn Legion's unshirkable responsibility, but...it takes time to prepare military funds and supplies, and this trip is full of risks, so we also need corresponding policy support."
The Third Prince was unhappy when he heard this, but he also understood that Renault's concerns were not unreasonable. He suppressed his dissatisfaction and tried to make his tone sound calm and firm.
"Captain Raynor, I completely understand your concerns. In return, I am willing to promise that once we arrive safely in the capital, I will not only pay for all military expenses, but also propose to His Majesty the King to give the Dawn Legion more policy support and resource allocation."
After Renault heard this, a glimmer of satisfaction flashed in his eyes, but he did not agree immediately. Instead, he continued to ask:
"Your Highness, you should know that the power of 'Shadow Wing' should not be underestimated. They are very likely to set an ambush along the way. If we really decide to cooperate, we must be fully prepared."
The Third Prince nodded, his expression solemn. "I understand. This is exactly why we need the Dawn Legion. I believe that under your leadership, the Dawn Legion will be able to overcome all difficulties and protect us to reach the capital safely."
Seeing this, Renault finally smiled with relief.
"Your Highness, what you said makes sense. In that case, let's make it a deal. I will immediately arrange personnel and prepare supplies to ensure that this escort mission is foolproof."
As the Third Prince and Raynor reached a consensus, they smiled at each other, a smile that showed both their calmness about the upcoming challenges and their affirmation of their mutual trust and tacit understanding. The Third Prince gently patted Raynor on the shoulder to show his gratitude and encouragement, then turned around and slowly left with Alice and Tariq. Their backs stretched out in the morning light, looking particularly determined.
Returning to his tent, the third prince did not sit down to rest immediately, but stood in the middle, his eyes looking through the gap in the tent, as if he had seen the ever-changing sky of the capital. Alice and Tariq stood beside him, one on the left and one on the right. The three of them were closely connected, facing an unknown fate together.
"Alice, Tariq, we are about to embark on the journey home. There may be more difficulties and obstacles along the way, but I believe that as long as we unite as one, nothing can stop us." The third prince's voice was steady and powerful, and every word was full of determination.
When Alice heard this, a hint of tenderness and determination flashed in her eyes, "Your Highness, no matter what the road ahead holds, Tariq and I will swear to protect you until we reach the capital safely."
Tariq nodded silently, his determined eyes seemed to be telling a silent oath.
At this time, the atmosphere in Renault's tent seemed much more solemn. The smile on Renault's face quickly faded after the Third Prince and others left, and was replaced by deep thought. He turned around and faced several trusted generals, with a complex light flashing in his eyes.
"Captain Renault, have you really decided to escort the third prince back to the capital?" A general couldn't help but ask, revealing a hint of worry in his tone.
Renault sighed softly and said slowly: "I know that the capital is like a huge whirlpool now. Anyone who gets involved in it may be sucked into it and find it difficult to extricate themselves. But have you ever thought that it is precisely because of this that we cannot stand idly by."
"But, in this case, won't our Dawn Legion also be dragged into this dispute?" Another general frowned, obviously puzzled by Renault's decision.
Renault smiled slightly, but that smile was cunning and profound. "The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish. Have you ever thought about what kind of rewards and glory will be waiting for us if we can use our strength and wisdom to pave a smooth road to the capital for the third prince in this chaos?"
After hearing this, the generals fell into deep thought. After a moment, a seemingly younger general's eyes lit up and he said excitedly, "Captain Raynor, do you mean that we can take this opportunity to enhance the status and influence of the Dawn Legion in the kingdom?"
Raynor nodded and looked at him approvingly. "Yes, that's right. Moreover, we can also use this opportunity to further weaken the power of 'Shadow Wings' and bring true peace and stability to the kingdom."
"But if the Third Prince encounters an accident on the way, won't we have to take a huge risk?" A general still had concerns.
Renault's eyes became unusually firm. "Risks and opportunities coexist. This is an eternal truth."