Gillian had faithfully fulfilled a promise he made.
As soon as the meeting ended, he immediately posted an announcement to recruit ‘knights’ in the Ballock territory and adjacent domains.
And the announcement made shortly after noon reached the royal palace before the sun went over the horizon.
[Star Icon] [Star Icon] [Star Icon]“Recruiting knights in Ballock territory?”
The chief court attendant glanced at the emperor, who was enjoying the aroma of tea, and asked for confirmation.
“Is this information accurate?”
“Yes, chief court attendant.”
“What’s the scale of recruitment?”
“The specific scale was not mentioned, and it said that it’s only open to those who have officially been knighted.”
“Officially knighted? They didn’t inquire about the background?”
“Yes.”
Knighting in Termina, located in the northern hemisphere, is open to anyone, regardless of background, through an annual exam.
Termina may be a small country, but it borders neighboring nations and has two rugged mountain ranges, requiring a larger standing army.
If Termina limited knighthood to nobility like neighboring countries, it would not meet the required number.
Thus, knights in Termina were not restricted by background, unlike in other countries.
Usually, noble families preferred knights from ‘noble backgrounds.’
They believed that a woman’s escort should not be entrusted to someone who is not a noble. That was the reason.
But not inquiring about the background.
The knights recruited from Ballock territory seemed to mean real knights in terms of actual strength, not just for show.
The chief court attendant’s eyes flicked to the emperor, who was enjoying his tea, and then away.
Peace at last.
Knowing this, the chief court attendant had no intention of seeking the emperor over trivial matters, but this was not the case now.
With a small sigh, he gestured for the other court attendants and maids to step back.
“Ha.”
He was about to throw the tea cup.
He had just taken a step with reluctant steps when a young court attendant rushed back.
“The Crown Prince is coming.”
“What?”
The chief court attendant’s hearing about the Crown Prince’s arrival and the Crown Prince rushing in happened almost simultaneously.
“The small empire of……”
“Is His Majesty the Emperor?”
The Crown Prince quickly asked about the emperor’s condition after hastily bowing in greeting.
“He is enjoying tea time.”
“No need for attendance, clear the surroundings.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
The chief court attendant bowed deeply.
And before he even left the hall, the Crown Prince’s agitated voice resounded.
“Your Majesty, did you hear? Ballock is recruiting knights!”
Ah, he made it.
Relieved, the chief court attendant gestured to dismiss even the knights standing guard.
Since the messenger was the Crown Prince, even if the Emperor was furious, he wouldn’t beat the Crown Prince to a pulp.
The knights would only get hurt if they were in the way.
“Come out, come out!”
The chief court attendant yelled firmly at the hesitating knights.
“Hurry up! Didn’t you hear to clear the surroundings!”
“……”
“Hurry!”
Arguing to pull the resisting knights out, the chief court attendant didn’t hear something breaking through the closed door.
[Star Icon] [Star Icon] [Star Icon]Crack!
It was a harsh sound that couldn’t be believed to have come from a human head, but neither the person who made the sound nor the person who caused it reacted.
“Say it again.”
It had been a long time of peace.
He had taken care of Ballock’s business, and even Bianca, who was always a thorn in his side, was gone.
He had been momentarily flustered when Isar of Kartan arrived late, but that was also well resolved.
Today was finally going to be a peaceful day.
But then.
“What is Ballock doing?”
Again, Ballock!
Eckliff ground his teeth.
Jeremy, who was hit square by the thrown tea cup, had his head cracked and was unable to regain consciousness.
Swinging and unable to contain his excitement, Ecliff’s heart sank at the sight of Jeremy desperately moaning with his head clutched.
What was that inadequate thing’s crime?
Again, he had come running in surprise.
He sighed at the incompetence, but also thought he must endure longer and teach him well.
For a brief moment, all sorts of feelings crossed.
Clicking his tongue, Ecliff stood up and handed Jeremy a handkerchief.
Pressing down on his moist forehead, Jeremy’s mind seemed to return as he hesitantly opened his mouth.
“What will you do?”
“What do you mean, ‘what’?”
“Barlock is gathering troops.”
It was again a sound that scraped his insides.
Ecliff wanted to throw the teapot but clenched his fist to hold back his boiling anger.
Suddenly butting in with such nonsense and unnecessarily upsetting people.
It was time to be careful with his words after being scolded once.
Again, without his senses.
“Jeremy Termina.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Calm yourself.”
“Then, summon the guard captain right now……”
“I said, calm down.”
This inadequate thing.
Ecliff muttered and stretched out on the sofa, sinking deeply into it.
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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