Chapter 108 Section 108 out of our sight

"It is said that King Wisdom visited in person. I believe that the ancient spirits do exist, and he also discovered them. If I fail, I will still come back here to continue the technology transmission and command the battleship. Will we have any losses? If I succeed We will come back with strong reinforcements." "What if you die on the way?" Shrewdly asked gravely. Verity opened his mouth to answer, but before the words could come out, Regal pushed open the door of the living room and came rushing in, flushed and angry. "What's going on here? Why wasn't I informed to attend this meeting?" He gave me a savage look, and Wallace was behind him peeping through the door.

Verity smiled slightly. "If your spies didn't notify you, why are you here now? Blame them for not telling you sooner, not me." Wallace hurriedly shrank his head away from our sight. "Father, I want to know what's going on here!" Regal was almost stomping his feet in anger; and the Fool was now standing behind Shrewdly imitating the expression on Regal's face, which finally made Verity's page reveal He smiled, but then he opened his eyes wide and returned to his original serious expression. But King Shrewd said to Verity, "Is there any reason why you don't want Regal to participate in the discussion?"

"I don't see how it has anything to do with him." He paused, "and I just want you to make the decision." Verity lived up to his name. Regal blushed with rage, and his nose turned white with rage.Shrewd raised a hand to stop him, and said to Verity again, "It has nothing to do with him? Then who will exercise your authority when you leave?" Verity cast a icy stare. "Of course my concubine will exercise power on my behalf, and you are still the supreme ruler, Your Majesty." "But if you don't come back..." "I'm sure my brother is capable of dealing with this situation immediately." Verity made no secret of the disgust in his tone.I know how Regal loathes the insidiousness of his plot to rebel, and how the brotherhood they once shared has been eroded by hatred.Now that they're on opposite sides, I think Shrewd hears that too, just wonders if he's surprised by that.If so, he concealed it really well.

Now Regal pricked up his ears when he heard about Verity's travels, and stood greedily alert like a dog begging for food at a table.His haste made his tone sound insincere, "If someone could explain to me where Verity is going, perhaps I could express myself how I will take responsibility." Verity said nothing, but looked at his father calmly with wide brows. "Your brother... this word sounds a bit heavy to me... I hope I will allow him to go on a long-distance mission, and I hope to set off as soon as possible to visit the ancient spirits in the rain field behind the mountain kingdom, and seek the assistance they promised us. .”

Regal's eyes were wide like owls, and I don't know if he couldn't believe what was said about the ancient spirits, or because he couldn't believe the good fortune that suddenly fell on him, I saw him licking his lips. "Of course I don't agree." Shrewd looked at Regal and said. "But why?" Regal asked. "Of course all possible assistance is considered..." "We can't afford it. Didn't you report to me earlier that building warships and recruiting crews and supplies has drained the treasury?" Regal rolled his eyes as quickly as a snake sticking out its tongue. "However, I already have the harvest report from then on. Father, I really didn't expect it to be a big harvest; so money is not a problem, and he is willing to take this mission."

Verity snorted. "Thank you for being so thoughtful, Regal. I really didn't know that such a decision fell under your responsibility." "I'm just advising the king, just like you," Regal pointed out hastily. "Don't you think it would be more appropriate to send an emissary to do this?" Shrewdly asked tentatively. "What would the people think if the Crown Prince left Buckkeep on this mission at this critical moment?" "A secret envoy?" Regal thought. "I don't think it's appropriate, and we don't need to ask what the people think. Isn't it all about the wise king looking for the ancient spirits alone in the legend? How much do we know about these ancient spirits? Is it possible that we have the courage to send his subordinates to visit? to offend the old spirits? I do not think it fit to send an emissary under the circumstances, and I believe at least the king's son should be kindly sent. Stay here, and so does his wife."

"My queen!" growled Verity.But Regal went on. "And me. Buckkeep will not be abandoned. As for the mission itself? It may capture the imagination of the people, or you may choose to keep the reason for his mission a secret. It can be regarded as simply visiting us. Friends in Gunsan, especially when his wife is traveling with him." "My queen will stay here," Verity stated her title deliberately, "to represent my crown prince and defend my interests." "Don't you trust our father?" Regal asked gently. Verity looked at the old man sitting on the chair by the fire without saying a word. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the expression on Verity's face revealed a question: Can I trust you?It so asks the king.But Shrewd, as his name suggests, answered questions with questions of his own.

"You just heard Emperor Zun's views on this mission, as well as my views, and you understand your own thoughts. Now that you have these suggestions, what are you going to do?" I bless Verity in my heart, as he turns to look at Kettricken without nodding or whispering, and then turns to inform his father of their agreement. "I hope to visit the Rain Fields behind the Mountain Kingdom, and the sooner I start, the better." My heart sank in my stomach as King Shrewd nodded slowly.At this moment, the Fool, who was standing behind Shrewd, turned and sprinted across the room, and then rolled back like a wheel behind Shrewd's chair, with a concentrated expression on his face, as if he had never moved.This annoyed Regal, but when Verity got down on his knees and kissed King Shrewd's hand to thank him for his promise, the smile on Regal's face could have swallowed a shark.

There is nothing more to talk about.Verity wished to leave within seven days, and Shrewd agreed.Verity also wished to choose his entourage himself, and Shrewd agreed, though Regal seemed preoccupied.When Shrewd finally ordered us to go, I was displeased to notice Regal lingering behind us, talking to Wallace in the living room as we filed out of the room, and I couldn't help but wonder in my heart if Chade would let me Kill Wallace.He has forbidden me to do this to Regal, and I have sworn to the king not to do so, but Valos will not be spared. Verity thanked me briefly in the hallway, and I ventured to ask him why he wanted me there.

"Let you see for yourself," he said gravely, "it is better to witness a thing than to hear it afterwards, and let your memory retain all that was just said... so that they will not be forgotten." I knew then that Chade would summon me that night. But I couldn't stop looking for Molly.Seeing the king restored to his former majesty inspired my fading hopes.I promised myself to talk to her only briefly, told her I was grateful for what she had done, and went back to the room to wait for a brief meeting between Chade and me.