Chapter 258 The Villain Lady Arrives 86
With the gentle touch of the first rays of morning light, Vivian stood high above the ruins of the camp.
Her gaze pierced through the smoke-filled battlefield, as if it could penetrate all obstacles and reach the direction where her father Lanster was.
Just then, the sound of hurried horse hooves came from afar, breaking the tranquility of the early morning.
Vivian's heart tightened, and she immediately grasped her sword, ready to deal with any possible emergency. However, as the group of people approached, she found that the leader was her father Lanster, who was wearing armor and had a look of fatigue and relief in his eyes.
Lanster saw his daughter standing on the ruins, her figure upright and firm, and he couldn't help but feel an indescribable sense of pride and heartache. He rode forward, his voice a little hoarse and excited: "Vivian, my child, you did it!"
Vivian's eyes turned red when she heard that, but she quickly adjusted her mood. She jumped down from the height and went to meet her father. They smiled at each other. There was no need for words. The deep love between father and daughter was self-evident.
"Dad, are you okay?" Vivian asked with concern, looking her father up and down to make sure he was safe.
Lanster shook his head, patted Vivian's shoulder, and said with a smile: "I'm fine. Thanks to you, we were able to turn the situation around so quickly. Vivian, you are braver and stronger than I thought."
The father and daughter stood side by side, looking at the land baptized by war, their hearts filled with longing and determination for the future. Lanster knew that this victory not only meant Leo's defeat, but also heralded that the entire kingdom would usher in a new peace and prosperity under his rule.
"Now, it's time to kill Leo once and for all and end this meaningless war." Lanster's eyes became firm and deep. He turned around and gave orders to the generals beside him.
As Lanster's order was issued, the soldiers quickly took action, began to clean up the battlefield, and prepared to wipe out Leo and his remaining forces. Vivian followed her father closely, with both anticipation for victory and anxiety about the unknown challenges she was about to face.
At the same time, Alice, who was far away in the Church of Light, also received the latest news about the war. She sat in front of the window, holding a cross for prayer in her hands, but her eyes no longer had the tenderness and determination of the past.
Alice was once the third prince's fiancée, and the two had an unforgettable love. However, as Lanster's ambition grew, he was arrested and imprisoned, and their relationship gradually drifted apart.
Aidan gently pushed the door open and walked in. His face was full of concern and care for Alice. He walked to Alice and gently held her hand: "Alice, are you okay? I know this news is a big blow to you, but please believe that everything will be fine."
Alice looked up at Aidan, with a complex emotion in her eyes. She sighed softly and said, "Aidan, thank you for always being with me."
Hearing this, Aidan felt a warm current in his heart. He held Alice's hand tightly and said gently, "Alice, I'm happy that you can let go of the past. In the future, no matter what happens, I will stay by your side and protect you."
Alice smiled slightly, tears flashing in her eyes, which was a farewell to the past and an expectation for future life. She gently leaned on Aidan's shoulder, as if she had found a spiritual harbor.
"Aidan, thank you. I feel safe with you around." Alice's voice was soft but firm. She finally understood that true love is not about possession, but about supporting each other and facing the ups and downs of life together.
As the war situation gradually became clear, the Kingdom of Lanster finally ushered in the long-awaited peace under the joint efforts of Lanster and Vivian. Leo was captured, and his remaining forces were eliminated one by one. The entire kingdom was immersed in the joy of victory.
Lanster stood on the high platform of the palace, looking at the jubilant people below, his heart filled with emotion. He knew that all these achievements were inseparable from Vivian's bravery and wisdom, and even more inseparable from the joint efforts of all soldiers and people.
"From now on, we will work together to build a more prosperous and peaceful kingdom." Lanster's voice resounded through the sky, and his eyes were full of determination and confidence in the future.
Vivian's Journey
The morning light gradually faded, and the sky was replaced by a gentle blue-purple color. Vivian stood in the square in front of the palace, looking at the tall figure of her father Lanster, feeling mixed emotions.
The peace and tranquility at this moment was earned through countless sweat and sacrifices of herself and her father. However, for Vivian, the battle is not over, and her heart is always burning with the desire and flame of exploration for the unknown world.
Lanster felt the light in his daughter's eyes, which was a kind of tenacity and perseverance that transcended her age. He slowly walked to Vivian, gently placed his hands on her shoulders, his eyes full of love and reluctance.
"An'an, my daughter, you have done better than I expected. But war is only a part of life, and there is a wider world waiting for you to conquer."
Vivian looked up at her father, determination and expectation flashing in her eyes.
"Father, I understand. I want to keep moving forward, to experience more, to learn more, so that I can better protect our kingdom." Her voice was soft but extremely firm.
Lanster nodded slightly, with a hint of relief and pride in his eyes.
"Go, Vivian. I'm proud of you and wish you the best. Remember, no matter where you go, this will always be your home." He loosened his hand and took a step back, as if to make way for Vivian to move forward into the future.
Vivian took a deep breath and turned to face the journey she was about to embark on. She bowed deeply to the soldiers and civilians present, thanking them for their support and trust.
Then, she mounted the warhorse that had been prepared long ago. Hanging on the saddle were her sword and bag, which were her companions and witnesses of her new journey.
At the same time, in a corner of the royal city, Tariq sat in a dim room, holding a secret letter tightly in his hand.
This letter was intercepted by him from one of Leo's former subordinates who had fled after he learned of Leo's defeat. The letter described in detail the tragedy of the battlefield and Leo's despair.
Tariq originally had great confidence in Leo, believing that he could rescue the third prince and regain the throne with his powerful military force and wisdom.
However, reality dealt him a heavy blow. At this moment, he was filled with anxiety and uneasiness, as if an invisible mountain was pressing on his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.
"How could this happen? How could Leo fail?" Tariq muttered to himself, and the secret letter in his hand was crumpled.
He stood up and paced back and forth in the room, trying to find a way to solve the dilemma. However, no matter how hard he tried, he could not change the fact that Leo was defeated.
At this moment, there was a rapid knock on the door. Tariq was startled and quickly hid the secret letter, then walked quickly to the door and opened it.