2 weeks after the attack on the castle. The Queen and I manage to meet the two generals who were still loyal. We then consolidate the remaining force and start the counterattack.
They manage to capture the other two generals and charge them with treason but one manages to escape and is still at large. The report said that he have fled east to Xadryae.
Xadryae is the third-largest country equal to the size of Silfridia, Blizzon, and Remloah combined. With a strong political and military power. It's one of the countries you don't want to fight a war with unless you have a force to rival it.
The borders are heavily fortified with walls and roads leading into the country are full of checkpoints and heavily guarded by soldiers.
The Queen who has no diplomatic relationship with Xadryae has no way to extradite the last general back to Remloah. But still, how did he even reach Xadryae and got in? Even the Queen has no way to enter the country without a Visa.
Is there even a way for you to enter without a Visa? Can't do anything about that I guess.
A week after the incident. Sally, Lillian, Karla and I are now ready to head back to Silfridia to tell Philip the news about the alliance. Seeing us off was Queen Isabel and Princess Ruby.
"Thank you for the hospitality that you have given during our stay, Queen Isabel."
"You shouldn't be thanking us, Mr. Felix. Instead, I should be thanking you for helping us from that awful situation."
"No need, I'm just upholding our agreement."
When I was about to hop in the driver seat of the Humvee, someone suddenly grabs my hand.
"Princess? What's wrong?"
"I-I just want to say thank you for saving me from that... horrible situation."
I then place a hand on top of her head and pat her gently.
"You're welcome, Ruby. Also, be safe."
"I will!"
When I tried to sit on the driver seat. Ruby, was still holding on to my hands.
"Uhm... Princess?"
"Whe-when will you come back!?"
"I don't know."
"Oh... But will you visit me!?"
When I look around everyone was smiling at us. This is kind of awkward.
"If I have some business in Remloah, I might visit you."
"Really! Thank you so much, Felix!"
"*chuckle* We have to go now, Ruby."
"See you soon."
"I will."
She reluctantly let go of my hand.
When we arrived at our house. I park the Humvee in the garage then took an hour of rest before I went to the roof. On the roof was the Black Hawk resting on the helipad.
Like I always do before I fly the Black Hawk. I check the parts on it as part of the pre-flight checks to make sure it is in good condition. When I'm confident the parts are in good condition, I went to the cockpit.
When I was doing some pre-flight checks, someone taps the side of my door.
"Where are you going, Hubby?"
Lillian ask me.
"I have to report to your dad about the alliance."
"Can I come with you?"
"Sure, get in the cockpit. I need a co-pilot anyway."
Lillian hops into another pilot seat and helps me with the pre-flight checks. By the time we finish the pre-flight checks, the rotors reached the adequate rpm.
[Silfrid]
When Lillian and I landed the Black Hawk on the front lawn. Philip was already waiting for us.
"Son, I've been expecting you. So what's the news?"
"Silfridia and Remloah are officially allies."
I then pass the parchment to Philip which he glosses over and smiles.
'"Good work Son! I know I could count on you!"
"You're welcome, Philip."
When I was about to walk back to the Black Hawk, Philip said something to me before I go.
"Will you pick me up after 3 days?"
"Sure, but why?"
"Now that you have finished the negotiation about the alliance. It's time for me to finalize some details with it."
"Got it."
"Before you go have this."
Philip gave me a pouch of coins.
"10 gold coins for your hard work."
When I received the coins I thought about returning it. But I didn't because he would just insist I have it.
"Thank you. I should go now."
"Have a safe journey."
[3 Days Later]
I picked up Philip from the castle at the intended time using the Black Hawk. I then flew him to Remloah for a few hours until we arrived. Every time I flew over a town or city, they would always get out of the house or look up in the sky to search for the loud noise, which, the Black Hawk's turbine engine is making. Always dumbfounded when they see it.
As expected, when I approach the castle grounds for landing. The castle guards went into defensive positions when I tried to land, which is dangerous if you're not careful with the rotors.
At Silfrid, the soldiers are already used to it so they would keep clear when I land. But if I land with people around me who are not aware of the danger. I just hover 2-3 meters of the ground then Sally, Karla, or both of them would jump off the Black Hawk and make sure people are at a safe distance.
When the Black Hawk touched the ground. I quickly shut off the turbine engines and waited for the rotors to have stopped spinning. Lillian and I then got off the cockpit and escort Philip to Queen Isabel.
Queen Isabel warmly greeted us when we entered the throne room.
"Welcome back Mr. Felix. I never expected you to be back so soon."
"I'm sorry for the unannounced visit Queen Isabel."
"Nonsense, you're always welcome to visit anytime."
"Thank you, but the reason for my visit is not for sightseeing. But someone important wants to talk to you about the alliance."
I then step aside.
"Greetings Queen Isabel."
"King Philip, welcome to Remloah."
After that exchange of pleasantries, the two leaders talk about business.
"So how was my Son's skill?"
"He was exceptionally talented for such a young age."
"It surprised me too when I first met him."
"Not only he is good at negotiating, but he was also a good fighter when it comes to fighting."
While I was embarrassingly listening to their praise. I saw Ruby peeking from the same hallway I saw her in the first place. She was surprised at first when she saw me but changed into a happy expression.
"Felix! You're back! What are you doing here?"
"My king wants to look over the details about the alliance."
"You mean him?"
Ruby pointed her finger at Philip.
"Yes."
"Also! What was that thing!? I was in my room when I heard a loud and weird sound. When I look outside the window I saw it flying and landing on the ground!"
"Oh, you mean the helicopter. I was the one flying it."
"You!?"
"Yup, want to see it up close?"
"Sure!"
I then look at my wives and they give me a thumbs up. Why are they giving me a thumbs up? Ruby and I then went outside where the Black Hawk is.
"Wow! It's big!"
Like Ruby, multiple guards are curiously examining the Black Hawk. Some guards look at it and some hesitantly touch it, like it some dragon. Well, I guess it looks and acts like a dragon for these people.
"I can't believe that you fly this!"
"Want to get inside?"
"Sure!"
When I thought about it, Ruby was very shy when meeting new people. But seeing her so excited looking at the Black Hawk, you might not suspect that she's shy at all. That's her charm I guess.
She then looks around the inside of the Black Hawk and went to the front where the cockpit is.
"What's this Felix?"
She points at the cyclic.
"That's what I use to fly this."
"How?"
I then gave her basic details on how to use it, etc. After that, we went back to the castle.