Kaida looked up, her eyebrows went up. A condition? What kind of one will it be. Do I have to agree? No, we do not need help from the fox tribe. But what if we do need it?
Kayra saw that Kaida was thinking and opened her mouth
"I think it would be wise if you first told the condition, then we can think about it if and if we agree"
Okuri laughed
"yes that's true. It's because I am so impressed by your combat arts. And I think you're a great match for my son. I lend you my strength in exchange for the hand of your crown princess. Do you think you can promise that? "
Kaën almost chocked while he was drinking.
"But none of us got the authority to accept that. only the king can decide on that "
" i know that, and when i'll be in the north i will talk it over with the king of the dragon tribe. It will be a accord between the fox an dragon tribe "
Okuri took a sip of his drink and looked up.
Koto jumped in the conversation
" What about your son? What if he doesn't want to marry her? And how do you know for sure we'll keep the promise?
Okuri smiled
" I am convinced that you warriors of the dragon tribe have been raised with decency. Also I do not think that a crown princess would not keep her word. Do not worry about my son, just like you he is not authorized to make such a decision."
Kaida thought about it. With his help, especially if he was strengthened, it will be a breeze to deal with the uproar. The calamities would certainly also be less. I am only eleven, but I am not allowed to marry until I am sixteen years old. Who knows what will happen in the future.
Kaida looked Okuri in the eyes
"I agree, I give you my word."
And so the promise was made.
*flashback end*
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five years later
"Why are you doing this to me? And my son? I do not want this. Why does he have to marry one of those barbarians? Even if she is a crown princess."
A thin woman with golden blond hair looked at a man on a throne with a ferocious look. The woman was in her late thirties, but she did not look like her age.
"Honey you exaggerate they are not barbarians and I owe my life to her"
The woman became even more ferocious
"that was your own fault! It was because you were too gullible. Even our youngest son who was only four years old at the time knew that it was a trap! And now you want to play with the future of our eldest son! And the are no barbarians? As soon as they can walk they get a sword in their hand. They are left in the forest by their parents. They know more about the taste of diffrent wine than that they know something about poetry."
Okuri knew that once his wife started to rattle, she was hard to stop. So he did not say anything. When she was done, he looked at her and said in a harsh tone
"my will is law. The decision has been made and so it shall be done "
His wife turned red from anger and looked at him even fiercerly.
"Well isn't that a shame because the princess of the foxes tribe in the Northeast can arrive at any moment. And there is no better candidate than her! She is skilled on the battlefield and has a seven-tailed fox. What does that barbarian have? The dragons have not been seen for five years! How will she be able to stand next to our son in terms of power "
Okuri raised his eyebrow. This must be proof that I love this woman otherwise I would have done something to her. And did she forgot that she was not a great warriow at all
"Then send her back, or she stays for the wedding. I'm tired of your whining. I have to go meet the councilors "
His wife wanted to say something but Okuri got up and grasped her at her waist.
"Come Haya then we can take a walk through the garden, before i go"
and he lead her to the door.
"Do not think i will accept this!"
Haya looked ahead and let herself be led outside by Okuri.
Various colorful flowers grew in the garden. Butterflies flew from flower to flower. Okuri knew Haya was fond of the garden. He hoped to soothe her. Because the last thing he wanted was to argue with his wife.
When they were on their way to the roses, a maid came to meet them. My lord and my lady, I have come to inform you that the princess of the Northeast foxes tribe has just arrived.
Okuri was not happy to hear this news. He had hoped Haya was bluffing. Haya on the other hand, started to shine.
"Send her to the reception hall I will welcome her there, I'm glad she came earlier than those barbarians"
Before Okuri could say anything more, Haya rushed to the reception hall
....
A lady with brown hair stood in the reception hall She was tall and had an athletic build. When she saw Haya she laughed at her and then gave her two kisses on her cheek.
"Auntie I am glad to see you, how are you?"
Haya hugged her
"Nana I'm so glad you're here, and faster than expected. I had not expected you until the end of the afternoon "
Nana smiled
"I've come on the back of my fox. You know she is one of the fastest of the fox tribe. When I got your message I knew I had to rush over here. Auntie is it really true? Is Huli really going to marry?"
She looked sad when she asked.
Haya looked at her and said
"if it is up to me he will only marry you. Come let us change quickly. He'll be back in a few hours from the Northwest. We have to make you so beautiful that he can not take his eyes off you.