The priest and the king 02 The madness of the king

sigh.

If I, as the king, cannot make a decisive decision, this war will be lost.No time to daze, no time to worry.

...and the world goes round.

Which side should I lean on?Countries worry about whom to support.

Or, it's just superficial support, but actually wants to take advantage of the chaos to seize the "Son of the Rainbow" and take the world into his hands?

Sae -

Dear son of the rainbow.

Everyone wants you.I firmly believe that as long as I get you, the country will prosper and be able to rule the world.

Luo Gang murmured to the void selflessly.

"...Will it be lonely...? I will hurry up and get back to you...you wait, Sae. When I go to greet you this time, there is still time to pick spring flowers..."

By the way, go pick the flowers of your hometown forest.your favorite flower.

Just go pick that one up.

Small white flowers.

Flowers just like you.

VI expedition

During the period when the sun was setting, two teams had already set off.

Afterwards, according to the decision of the captains of the various troops who arrived at the scene, they watched the enemy's movements and set up the formation.

Luo Gang, who served as the commander-in-chief, was reduced to collecting as much troops and weapons as possible for rear support.

Zisi, two quarters.

midnight.

Like an ebb tide, the palace was silent.

No matter what the situation is, you must rest.Eat enough and sleep enough to have the strength to fight.In this war that does not know how long it will last, it is necessary to conserve energy as much as possible.

However, Luo Gang still couldn't sleep.

Reminds me of the bleak nights of my childhood.

Anger that has nowhere to vent is churning in my heart, like a night about to be drawn in by darkness.

Ah.Luo Gang laughed at himself.

"I haven't been in this mood for a long time since Sae came here."

Even if he went to the Great Temple, he was still in the country.I can make up various reasons to summon him to fly to the palace.

However, if it is stolen by another country... it will be impossible to meet again.No, not only that, there is no doubt that he must have lost his life by then.

"What I'm most afraid of is being separated from you, Saesha."

Lovely and pitiful Sae Sae, I really want to see you.

It's been less than a day since we separated, but it feels like a long time.

"Did you sleep...? Did you sleep well...?"

Luo Gang continued talking to himself.

"This is a battle for you. I will not lose. Absolutely not."

After sighing, Luo Gang got out of bed.

If he continued talking to himself, he might be caught by the darkness again.

There are no guards in the corridor.Luo Gang ordered everyone to go to rest.Compared with guarding the palace, the current situation is that more people must be sent to the battlefield, even if it is only one person.

He took the candlestick and went into the kitchen.

There is no one here either.Normally, even in the middle of the night, there would be servants preparing breakfast, but now everyone was preparing for the war.

He took a bottle of wine from the cellar and stole two more glasses.

Then, quietly left the palace.

The royal palace is surrounded by two walls, and inside are the palaces where the royal family lived, such as the main palace, the flower palace, and the west palace.Everything related to government affairs is also carried out in this palace.

Walking out of this inner wall is the outer wall.The interior of the outer wall is also a military house, an official house, and a dragon house.

In short, inside the double wall is the core of luxury, which is equivalent to a fortified city.

Only my own footsteps could be heard.

There is no other sound, it feels very strange.

It seems to have been replaced by the kingdom of death.In silence, Luo Gang walked towards the barracks.

His destination is Yong Kyun's room.

Yong Kyun, who was originally one of the seven ministers, was given a mansion commensurate with his status.But Yong Jun said that he wanted to live in a single room in the barracks like the soldiers of the lower ranks, and Luo Gang also agreed.

Go to the slender building.

Luo Gang knocked roughly on one of the doors.

"Yongjun, it's me. Open the door!"

The knight captain who poked his head out immediately frowned in surprise.

"—King. You are no longer a child."

Luo Gang sneered.

"I can't help it. Not many people can make me feel at ease. It's unlucky for you to be discovered by me, drink with me."

Step aside.Reaching out to push Yong Jun back, Luo Gang walked into the already familiar room without authorization.

I don't know how many times I've been here when I was a kid.

Sitting cross-legged on the floor, he poured himself a glass of wine.

"I'm really tired. The heads of the ministers are so hard."

Probably gave up, Yong Jun also sat beside him.

"There must be hard-headed people in the country. If everyone is like a king, a country cannot be formed."

Luo Gang burst out laughing.

"Really, because I'm too impatient."

I just talk about myself.Luo Gang also knows this, so he trusts the ministers.

Of course, Yong Jun, who has served as a swordsmanship instructor since Luo Gang was a child, is the most intimate person among them.Not only that, Luo Gang will still reuse important ministers who disagree with each other.

"However, I am not such a fool that I am not so narcissistic that I think that I can instigate the country with my own strength."

Luo Gang handed out the cup and wine bottle, and Yong Jun took them silently.

For a moment, the two exchanged toasts in silence.

Alcohol seeps into tired mind and body.

Seems to be getting drunk faster than usual.

While sighing, Luo Gang complained.

"...I'm really infatuated with troublesome guys."

Yong Jun just glanced at him, then raised his glass.

At daybreak, we will go out to fight.

The man who is used to fighting seems to have made some kind of determination for this battle.

Although there was no answer, Luo Gang continued to complain.

"It's really... When we first met, I never imagined that that bumpkin kid would be so beautiful..."

Hehehe.Luo Gang smiled while recalling.

"But, I didn't expect to fall in love so deeply. The dreamy appearance matches the original personality just right... It's just that it occasionally messes up."

Yongjun also chuckled.

"Isn't that what makes that lord so cute?"

Lips curled up mockingly.

Since a straight ball is thrown, it must be hit back with a straight ball.

"...Well, it's cute... You know that too. He used to be very afraid of me, afraid of me, and always looked at the ground. At that time, I was going crazy... But what is he like now? Now he Will you stare at me and smile happily from the bottom of your heart? Compliment me with sweet words. Say I'm great, masculine, majestic, he admires me, etc...It's so cute that it makes me feel like a knife to the point of. His cuteness... makes my body burn like fire."

hehe.Yong Kyun let out a very obvious laugh this time.

No matter how strong a man is, he will still get drunk.

"If you don't get it, it's like hell, but if you get it, you're still in hell."

Luo Gang also patted his knees and laughed loudly.

"Well said! That's it!"

After drinking for three rounds, he becomes chatty.

"Saisha doesn't know what kind of eyes men look at him... Do you remember? He used to argue that he wanted to be a soldier."

Tilting one corner of his mouth, Yong Jun raised his cup and drank the contents of the cup.

"Was it difficult at that time?"

"That's right."

"Master Sasha is only thinking of protecting His Majesty the King. If she is really on the battlefield, she will never be afraid of death, but will stand up to block arrows... Just like what the king said, Master Sasha has a personality that is different from her calm appearance. Men also have a bold side."

Luo Gang sighed softly.

"...I now... regret it very much. Of course it is impossible to let him go to the front... But, if that is really his expectation, at least let him serve as an army staff officer. I would have given him a position in the army if I knew it—because He is very smart. If he is promoted well, he will definitely become a great staff member... But, I didn't even give him that chance..."

Yong Jun also sighed, and then changed the subject.

"If it's hard work, I'm not inferior to Sae-sama. As the king of a country, you are fascinated by the child of the rainbow, and the retainers are also working hard together. Hahaha."

Yongjun laughed boldly this time.

"Using all means to separate you and Sae-sama... But in fact, everything was hindered by the female officer of Hanamiya."

Luo Gang giggled loudly.

"Of course. They even dare to make fun of the king. You are no match at all. Because the female officials of the Flower Palace, the most precious thing is "Sae Sae"! Everyone thinks Sae Sae's mother or sister My sister lives on her own."

Stop laughing, Yong Jun's tone suddenly turned sincere.

"You have built a wonderful palace."

Of course, Luo Gang also thinks so.

Luo Gang gave Sae Sha, whose mother died young and father was killed, a place where she could feel a little more at ease.

"...Hmm. That's right."

Taking advantage of the calmness of the conversation, Luo Gang said what he wanted to ask.

"By the way, Yongkyun...can you tell me something about my mother?"

Although the two had been in contact for a long time, Luo Gang never asked.At that time, he didn't want to hear it, and even if he asked, everyone would just pass it along vaguely.

Nodding his head, Yong Jun talked about the past with deep emotion.

"His Royal Highness Long Zhu is a very beautiful person. Contrary to Lord Sae Sa, her strong character is completely exposed on the outside, and it is inevitable that His Majesty Ai Ci will fall in love at first sight... But it is against morality after all. In such a big country, kidnapping the bride is too much...Of course, they have no way to hold a grand wedding ceremony. His Royal Highness Longzhu only has the title of princess, but in fact lives a helpless life like being imprisoned... Between Hongxuan and Hongxuan, the person who brought things to a perfect conclusion was His Royal Highness Zhou Ci. He also fell in love with Princess Hongxuan, the younger sister of His Highness Long Zhu at that time... Her Highness Zhou Ci was under the blessings of all countries married."

snort.Luo Gang sneered.

"Sure enough, from the moment I was born, I was like a cursed existence. From the very beginning, I was different from Yiliang