In a manor house where swords and shields filled the walls, Albert Keystone, who often occupied himself with administrative tasks, found himself confronted with an intriguing piece of letter.
The letter in his hands bore the emblem of the Royal Family. He couldn't help but be perplexed by its presence, for he had never received such a letter before for years.
With a mix of curiosity, he broke the seal and began to read the contents of the letter, his mind eager to uncover the meaning behind this letter that being sent especially for him.
To the Viscount Albert, there is something I want talk about as the queen of Solomon Kingdom - Queen Roses, it's regarding the upcoming wars. I believe, you're already well informed regarding the whole case about the wars, so I hope we can talk about it in the future - Queen Rose
"So.. The rumours about the dissaperance of King Arthzia is true huh? After all, the queen never show itself in the public let alone actively join with political issue."
"Maybe that pillar of light that piercing the endless sky, was indeed the last time the King Arthazia Has being seen."
What should I do? because the things that happened in the past, I'm afraid I can't be any help for whatever the reasons im being invited for.
Im failed to protect my liege, and miraculously could live to see the end of the day. There is no shameful act more than that... If I accept this, im probably gonna messed this up again.
But... If my deduction is correct, perhaps Queen Rose was inviting me for the 'Peace' we never saw for the past 12 years.
Albert, a seasoned former knight who had once served as a bodyguard for Princess Emily, found himself lost in contemplative thoughts as he sipped his coffee. His mind wandered through various scenarios, considering each possibility with a contemplative gaze. The memories of his service and the connection he had once shared with the princess lingered vividly in his mind.
"It's been 12 years since that incident huh? Never once I didn't blame my self for that tragedy"
Come to think of it, we could probably ended the wars 3 years ago, but King Arthazia never be in the offensive stance, that's what I'm dying to know.. Why would he do that?
"Honey... Do you happen to see Our little angel Florest? I didn't see her everywhere"
"Honey? What are you reading?"
"A letter from the Royal Family.. "
"Why would you getting one? There is nothing significant we achieve for these past few years.. "
"Yeah.. That's what I'm worrying about.. Apparently the rumours about our king disappearance was true.."
*Gaspp
"Really!? Then what would happened from now on!?"
"What if..., the neighboring countries who afraid of our king Arthazia prowess known about this fact? We already had too many enemies, without our king.."
"We should consider to leave our homeland... Im afraid we can't survive this time, my wife.. You should prepare to leave with Florest when the time comes."
"But.. What about you? "
"Of course... Im staying, it's also my ways to wash away the sins I committed in the past for failing to protected the princess"
As Albert's thoughts grew more darker, he couldn't help but grapple with the reality of the situation.
He knew firsthand the extent of Arthazia's power and the safety it had provided for the whole kingdom. With his sudden disappearance, the kingdom now faced an uncertain future, deprived of its most formidable guardian.
"What about the dukes honey? They are very powerful too.. Maybe we still had a chance"
"The four dukes was indeed powerful, but when we're talking about an annihilation war, I believe were going to lose without our king power. "
"We're talking about the whole world who want to tramples us here.. There's only one solution, and that was 'peace'... "
"Peace?"
"Yes that is what I want to know too... Queen Rose sent an invitation letter, and I believe it's topic was about that"
As Albert and his wife discussed the grim prospects of the war, they acknowledged the very real possibility that it could bring an end to the happy life they had known.
Albert know a sense of urgency in this matter. In his mind, the stakes couldn't be any higher. No matter what he do, he must protect his family even though he must sacrifice himself along the way.
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