The emperor nodded and let him go. Though this doesn't seem necessary but since his son wants to see his beloved, he would not stop him here. Yet right after he nodded, in the middle of the hall, the courtier hurriedly made an announcement, "General Daniel Frank wants an audience with the King."
Ace turned around as he heard this news and saw Aaron coming in with Jerry and Jenny, along with a black-dressed soldier. This timing made people present speechless. A moment ago, they saw the gist of what is happening and what isn't. Now here comes the original one. This unbelievable coincidence made people want to clap. Though things turn out to be funny if seriously thought it is very serious. To think anyone can imitate other's appearance. Today John did it to gain Stephan what if someone else did that to gain or destruct the country? What if this was done to destroy their family? How should they tackle with this situation. People sighed and wanted to have this case thoroughly solve. Yet they can't help but just look at the person in middle of the hall.
Wearing a regal black long robe. He looked extraordinary, very winsome like beauty. He was frowning as he talked with Jerry and the Black Dressed soldier. Furthermore, he is like a flower blooming between darkness, later his expression eased a lot of seeing the person in the middle of the hall. Maybe because he saw him alright, or he missed him. However, he didn't drop his cold front and stood coldly, but his eyes gently laid on Ace than the monarch.
Ace sighed, "You, what are you doing here? Didn't I say you are injured? You should rest." Aaron wanted to greet the emperor and empress first, but without hiding his fear, Ace started to yell at Aaron like his mother. Aaron sighed internally. He cannot say anything to refute his beloved. All he did was standing at the same place and listen to him. His expression turned a little helpless.
After Ace left this morning, the system gave him a notification, "Replicated by Shaman. Chances of plot reverting are now raised to twenty-plus."
He came because even if Ace loves him, there is still a chance of getting deceived. Even if it is low, and he knows that Ace will know that Jon is not him, but still, he could not take the risks. John is someone who schemed against Daniel and Stephen. Even though they knew that John was scheming against both of them, they couldn't do anything. This time everything is different but if John lost his mentality again like last time wouldn't that be dangerous for Ace. He can see, and face everything but not his love in danger. Ace has to be saved even if he died. He thought everything he could and travel to the court.
On the way, a shadow guard was also in a hurry. He took him along. After having a short talk, he got the information of the barbarian attack on the southern cities is going out of control. So, he came with the guard to ask the audience with the king. He has to go now, thinking this he felt discomfort.
"Are you hearing what I'm saying? You only know how to worry me." Aaron saw his speech complete and said, "I have some work. That's why I came. But where are you going?" Ace shook his head and hugged him pitifully. He said, controlling his bursting emotions, "I was afraid that something happened to you. Now you are here, I'm not going anywhere. You only know how to make me angry and worry."
Aaron, not knowing what to do, replied patting his back with a stiff straight face, "I'm sorry. Everyone is looking at us. Don't be childish. I'm okay, you see." He is about to die from embarrassment. To think he was sweetly berated by his sweetheart in front of so many. Aaron really wants to kiss him, so he would shut up his blabbering. Behind him Jerry and Jenny are having hard time suppressing their laughter.
The emperor and empress, the audience all stared utterly defeated by this situation. They can't take their eyes off cold Daniel. Even now, he looked almost Godly. This cold aura with a superior disposition can rule over the battlefield, no one can imitate him. Opposite to him, the man hugging him is not less attractive than him. The visitors felt the couple deserves to be supreme to everyone. Some were ready to propose a marriage to him but since he already have someone, he likes then there is no need to even think about. Still, they just can't give up. They seemed to be in love they are not married in actually. Since there is still chance, they will grab it no matter what. Certainly, there is a great sense of crisis here and that is Daniel. He is the war god and taking his love from him would be like snatching the meal from hundreds of lions. Even after thinking so far, they were deemed to be disappointed. The General still was clung by Stephan but his face cold. Now everyone knew why Stephen was so confident about the earlier remarks. The sweetness poured by Stephan was too much to bear yet here in front of them is a person who can bear it with a cold face. Will someone like him act like a bitch? The answer is no.
Aaron felt awkward and acknowledged the emperor with a nod when Ace stuck with him. Without moving. The emperor also feeling awkward didn't say anything and returned the nod. The atmosphere turned somewhat funny. You nod, I nod, and everything is fine.
Still not wanting to separate, Stephan clung to him, to refuse to let go. Everyone was annoyed with his clingy attitude. But Aaron was not even impatient, let alone angry. Aaron motioned the guard behind him to speak, and he gently tugged the noble Crown Prince to have a seat and talk. His movements patient and careful. They had their seat and Ace asked several questions whispering in his ears. This made people want to hear what the heck is he saying undertone.
The next second the guard hurriedly reported, "Your majesty, I'm the soldier and courtier under Southern region and am here to inform about the crisis. The southern Cities are being exploited by the barbarians. More than a hundred houses are crumbled, and many people have died. The immediate need for backup is needed. I under the order of militants of south here for reinforcement."
Hearing it, the face of everyone present became grim and became aware of why Daniel came in a hurry. Ace moved from the warm and tight embrace. He tilted his head as he asked, "You want to go, right?" The hall was so silence that everyone apprehended. His voice was a little sad.
Aaron felt anguished all of a sudden. He was determined to be energetic and wouldn't feel sad, but here he is stuck again. They met for a very short moment, and here he has to go back to that blood-shedding place. Aaron nodded without looking at his distressed eyes. He can't look into those sad eyes and dropped his head.
When the emperor saw this scene, he felt that he should stop Daniel from going out from the capital and stop his influence in the military. Also, to help his son and said, "General Daniel is still injured so-"
Unfortunately, Aaron hurriedly cut him, saying, "No, your majesty. My injury is now healed. I can go there. I want to. In this tough situation, General Sam is still in Jenal and there is no one more suitable than me." Yes! He has to go! If not, this world is doomed to be failed and he don't want to let his system down. The little thing is still in newbie stage. Most importantly this is for their own good This barbarian outbreak will not be handled by anyone except him. This war was only suppressed by General Sam after whole year. He was asked to come back from Jenal leaving him alone there. This time the roles are changed but it is perfect setting for Aaron. If he has to go than he will but he will come back. He loves Ace, he can do anything to spend more time with him. If necessary, like today he would willingly go to fight, to come back again. Back to his love who will wait for his arrival.
Aaron felt a strong pull from the person beside him. But he couldn't do anything. After all this time he has to go there, if not he will lose his chance again and his mission is doomed to fail. He looked away, unwilling to see him in pain. His eyes stared straight, aimlessly. His actions were unexpectant.
Ace said after seeing his unwillingness to look towards him, "If you go, I will go with you." His statement made everyone present in shock. He can't stay without Aaron. The system is crying without tears and her fluffy sound repeatedly sounded pleading to not do this. Because if he went with Aaron, then his original plan to complete his mission would be doomed to fail. But Ace is so stubborn, saying he can go to the battlefield with Aaron and complete his mission later. He just has to wait here. So, why the hell are you insisting on going with him. They made all the arrangements of their mission yet now Ace want to abandon it in the middle. It is wrong. This can't be more wrong.
The emperor felt his face twitching due to anger. He said cruelly, "Don't even think about it. You are the Crown Prince of the nation." Even though he hated that he can't slap this son of his, Grip has to restraint himself.
"I don't want it!" Ace said specified. His expression extremely unwilling and childish.
"Prince, don't throw a tantrum like a small child. General Daniel has to go. In this desperate situation if he didn't go there in time everything will be finish. Those barbarians are too dangerous. Like previous time they must have capture captives this time too." Said the empress. She massaged her head, seeing the messy atmosphere.
Aaron felt helpless as he appeased, "I will be there for only a year. After that, I will return safely. You don't need to give up your throne for this petty situation." Yet the sweetness his heart felt was beyond belief. He could hardly suppress his tilting arc which is about to give essence of smile.
Ace still stayed stubborn without any change, with a firm expression. He angrily roared, thinking, how can he rest assured considering his clumsy way to take care of himself? Aaron always saves others but fails to see his own situation. And 'Only one year'. What does Aaron mean by this, doesn't he know that even a day is hard to go by without him, but now he is going for a year? What is this nonsense!!?
Aaron said as he seized his hands, "I have lived there for twelve years, and I face countless dangers. But, you see, I'm still okay. Nothing will happen. So, stay here, and wait for my return. Okay?" Ace wanted to say something and opened his mouth again, but Aaron begged, giving him no chance, "Please."
Never in his lifetime did Daniel plead too, and everyone knew this. He was once had to choose between lowering himself or got killed by bandits. It was when in the border region he had to save the captives and was caught by them. At that time, he was just 15. Yet he was not willing to apologized to anyone. He was so angered that he in no time killed them all. He killed everyone who told him to apologize and said, "This General never pleads to anyone." This was true, many civil guards were also within the captives. From then on everyone knew this little brat values his self-esteem too much. The crowd gape in astonishment. The emissaries don't know why they are seeing this dog food scenario, but they also felt relatively moved by this. Who doesn't know about the proud General Daniel? Jerry and Jenny stood amazed by him. They thought they are hearing something very novel.
This is the first time pleading and of course, the last time. Aaron pleaded to only to this person. Ace knew from past interactions that Aaron is a very proud person. He will never beg anyone unless that person is above his dignity. In the information of his past life too, Aaron was humiliated, beaten, and pushed aside, but despite all this, he never pleaded or sacrifice his self-esteem even though he was degraded to the lowest level. He had his own pride which he never allowed anyone to crimpled.
Such an honor, how could Ace don't acknowledge it? He said, appearing reluctant, "Okay then, you have to promise me something." Although hearing his pleadings were fine but he wants additional to this. A very important promise.
Aaron raised his straight face to look at him, "What is it?"
"Just promise first, then I will tell you."
Aaron nodded because he can give anything to him. Nothing is above him, and nothing is more precious than him. Then he heard Ace speaking in front of everyone, shocking the emperor again.
"Right, then, we will get married right after you come back. What do you think, Father?" His clear happy voice spread throughout the hall.
Aaron felt his body tremble slightly and everyone looked at them, but he didn't show anything. At this very moment, Aaron felt the happiness he never felt. His body became stiff and sat there. The cold face was about to turn red if not for his rigorous persistence he would surely hide in his embrace. He just can't belief what did he just heard. For a moment he thought it was an illusion. He looked at his love and saw him nodding his head with a smile. He can't deny this reaction from him.
The emperor is utterly defeated by Ace. He even dared to abandon the throne recklessly for Daniel. What can he say? He soon felt bad seeing his son, who a moment ago said they are incomparable to him, is now willing to abandon them. Regardless of the secret matter, Ace knew or not, but he can't leave the throne. So, the emperor reluctantly agreed with him but the anger in him is tremendous.
He took a deep breath, calming his anger, "I never said no to you. Have I?" He added, "This time also, I can't say anything. The Crown Prince and General will be married after the return of the General from the South." This shattered hearts of many. These two figures are very enticing. Anyone would want them. Yet no one is match to them, but they are perfect for each other.