Chapter 226 The Villain Lady Arrives 54
Raynor's eyes swept through the generals and finally landed on the general who raised the concern. He spoke slowly, his voice steady and powerful: "Since its establishment, our Dawn Legion has taken it as its mission to protect this land. Risk, for a warrior, is nothing more than a whetstone for sharpening a sword. The Third Prince is the future of the kingdom, and his safety is related to the fate of the country. We must not only protect him, but also show the courage and wisdom of the Dawn Legion in this storm."
After saying this, Renault turned around and looked into the distance, as if he had foreseen the challenges and glory that were coming. He knew very well that the road would not be smooth, but it was these difficulties and obstacles that would forge their immortal legend.
A few days later, the Dawn Legion was ready to go. The Third Prince, Alice and Tariq were in the team, surrounded by soldiers who were ready to fight. Their eyes were firm, and they vowed to protect the young royal family. With Raynor's order, the army slowly set off and embarked on the journey back to the capital.
Along the way, just as Raynor expected, the forces of "Shadow Wing" did not miss this opportunity, and several waves of attacks followed one after another.
First, there were ambushes under the cover of night, with arrows raining down and cutting through the night sky, but they were resolved one by one with the Dawn Legion's sophisticated tactics and tacit cooperation. Then, there were traps and ambushes in the dense forest, but Renault relied on his familiarity with the terrain and the bravery of his soldiers to escape danger time and time again.
In every battle, the Third Prince stood at the forefront. There was no fear in his eyes, only the desire for victory and contempt for the enemy. Alice and Tariq followed him like a shadow, always ready to block the fatal blow for the Third Prince. Their figures were particularly dazzling in the flames of war, becoming the beacon in the hearts of the soldiers, guiding them forward.
In a particularly fierce battle, the enemy used a magic circle to summon a huge shadow beast in an attempt to defeat the Dawn Legion in one fell swoop. Faced with this sudden change, Raynor calmly commanded the soldiers to set up a defensive formation, and personally went into battle, wielding his long sword that could cut through the darkness, and fought a desperate battle with the shadow beast.
Seeing this, the Third Prince was not to be outdone. He drew out the jeweled sword from his waist, a family heirloom given by his father. The sword shone like a dragon, and each swing was accompanied by a thunderous sound, going straight to the vitals of the Shadow Beast. Alice used her healing power to restore the physical strength of the injured soldiers, while Tariq held a huge shield and blocked attacks from all directions for the Third Prince.
With the joint efforts of the four people, the shadow beast finally fell to the ground and turned into a cloud of black smoke and disappeared. The soldiers of the Dawn Legion burst into thunderous cheers. They knew that in this battle, they not only defeated the enemy, but also defeated their own fear and despair.
After several days of arduous journey and countless life-and-death battles, the Dawn Legion finally passed through numerous obstacles and saw the outline of the capital from afar. However, just as they were about to step into the capital, a troop led by the queen's trusted knight blocked their way.
The Third Prince immediately stepped forward upon seeing this, his eyes showing both anticipation and nervousness. He knew very well that the arrival of this knight meant that the situation in the capital was far more complicated than he had imagined.
"Respected Knight, may I ask why the Queen sent you here?" the third prince asked politely.
The knight bowed slightly to show respect, and then said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, Her Majesty the Queen is very relieved to learn that you have returned safely. But the situation in the capital has changed recently. His Royal Highness the Second Prince is becoming more powerful, and His Majesty the King also thinks highly of him. Her Majesty the Queen is worried about your safety, so she ordered me to come and greet you."
The Third Prince's face changed slightly when he heard this, but he immediately regained his composure. Although he was furious, he knew that this was not the time to vent his anger. He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am grateful. But please tell Your Majesty that I am not only a citizen of the kingdom, but also the future heir, and I should bear the due responsibilities and risks."
The knight nodded to show his understanding. But then he changed the subject and said, "Your Highness, there is one more thing I need to report to you. In recent days, rumors about you obtaining a treasure have been rife, and Her Majesty the Queen has specially ordered me to come and confirm this matter."
The Third Prince became nervous when he heard this. He knew how much trouble this unfounded treasure rumor had brought him. The pursuit and danger along the way were all caused by this. He quickly explained:
"Sir Knight, you have misunderstood. Although I have been to the treasure place, there is no real treasure there. It is all traps and illusions. As for this rumor, I don't know who spread it, but please believe me, I have not obtained any treasure."
The knight frowned when he heard this, and he obviously had reservations about the Third Prince's explanation. But he still nodded and said, "Your Highness, I will tell Her Majesty the Queen truthfully. But please understand that Her Majesty the Queen is also thinking about the stability of the kingdom and your safety."
The third prince nodded, showing his understanding. In this palace where power and interests are intertwined, every step must be taken with caution. He looked at the magnificent capital in the distance, with both expectation and worry in his heart. The real challenge has just begun.
Led by the knight, the Third Prince, Alice, Tariq, and the soldiers of the Dawn Legion slowly entered the capital. On the streets, people cast curious and awed glances at them, talking about them, full of speculation and expectations about the Third Prince who had returned from such a difficult time.
However, the Third Prince had no time to care about these things. He had only one thought in his mind, which was to find out the truth about the treasure rumor as soon as possible, eliminate this unprovoked disaster, and win more support and power for himself in the capital. Only in this way could he be invincible in the battle for the royal power.
From the moment the Third Prince and his party stepped into the capital, the air was filled with an unusual atmosphere. On both sides of the street, the people looked at each other with curiosity, awe, and even a hint of imperceptible worry, as if they had a premonition of the waves that were about to be set off on this land.
The third prince walked with a firm step. Although he had a faint smile on his face, his heart was full of complicated emotions. He knew very well that this trip was not just to report his safety to his father, but also the beginning of his official revealing of his trump card in the game of kingship.
Passing through the complicated palace gate, the third prince went straight to the king's study. The attendants along the way saluted one after another, but no one dared to look directly at the prince who had returned from the storm. Alice and Tariq followed closely behind him, their eyes revealing their absolute loyalty and trust in the third prince.
In the royal study, the candlelight flickered, illuminating the king's face, which had gone through many vicissitudes but was still majestic. The king sat behind a large desk, holding a jade pendant engraved with the family emblem in his hand, as if he was in deep thought. Hearing the footsteps, he slowly raised his head, with a hint of surprise and relief in his eyes.
"My son, you are finally back." The king's voice was low and warm, with a subtle tremor. He stood up, walked towards the third prince, opened his arms and gave him a long-lost hug.
The Third Prince felt the warmth of his father's embrace, and his eyes were slightly wet. "Father, I have fulfilled my mission and returned safely." His words were full of determination and pride.
After releasing his embrace, the king carefully looked at the third prince, as well as Alice and Tariq beside him, with praise in his eyes. "You have worked hard. I have heard about the bravery of the Dawn Legion. Tell me, how did you cope with the challenges along the way?"