Chapter 663 - v4c46p2 The Growth of Valhalla (3) (2/2)

Although the Stained Frost Forest Labyrinth was a legendary dungeon, it was not all that big inside. Besides, he did not necessarily have to fight hard against the monsters inside; the best scenario would be that Arreck had already gotten the Heart of the Dragon. Then all he would need to do was s.n.a.t.c.h the items from the cultists.

And there would not be any mental stress.

“It’s in your hands then.” Princess Gryphine looked at him, the trust evident in her eyes. She whispered, “I’m leaving Magadal to you-”

“Don’t worry, Your Highness, Princess Magadal is my friend too.”

“I see, Mr. Brendel, then I am relieved..”

“Still, I have one more favor to ask, Your Highness.” Brendel suddenly said again. He looked at the princess of Aouine with some hesitation, and to be honest, he was not sure if she would grant him this request.

“Yes?”

“Actually, it’s two favors. First, I’d like Freya to be in command of Frada’s army this time. Secondly, I would like to request Prince Haruz to travel with me to the Stained Frost Forest Labyrinth.”

As soon as Brendel spoke, the surroundings immediately quieted down.

The princess fell silent for a moment. “For the first request, I have already said that military command of both territories are now your full responsibility, Mr. Brendel. It is also up to you to decide who shall be their commander-in-chief.

“As for the second request…” The half-elf girl fell silent for a moment. After all, this was her only brother. She had put all her hope in him, wis.h.i.+ng that he would be able to support the kingdom. Of course, she wished Haruz would be stronger, but that did not mean she would easily let her brother be put in danger.

Although Brendel did not say anything, she was well aware of the dangers of the Stained Frost Forest Labyrinth. After all, it was still within the Aouine Kingdom, and most of the calamities in the Viero region came from the direction of the Falling Needle Hills Avenue. It was impossible for her not to have heard of those rumors as a princess of a country.

“May I know the reason?” she asked softly at last.

Brendel hesitated for a moment. He certainly could not explicitly say that he wanted to take this little prince to run a dungeon for equipment and gain experience. It would also be best if he could become more independent at the same time. He thought for a moment and finally replied.

“I think Haruz… The prince, he… needs a bit of training.”

“Can’t you do it somewhere else?” Princess Gryphine frowned.

“Of course I can, but we’re running out of time. Now that we have this opportunity, I think it might be time to let him walk his own path,” Brendel replied seriously as he looked back at the young prince, who was tied up firmly. He asked, “Are you afraid, Prince Haruz?”

“I…” The little prince had been tied up for so long that he was about to cry, but he looked at his sister and then at this terrible teacher. At last, he said pitifully, “I-I’m not afraid…”

Gryphine could not help but sigh as she watched her brother in this state. Of course, she knew that her brother was not actually willing, but it was precisely because of his reluctance that she steeled herself. She nodded.

“I understand, Mr. Brendel. Haruz is in your hands.”

Haruz looked at his sister with tears in his eyes. His pitiful expression made Brendel think that the princess had abandoned her brother, instead of just gracefully leaving him in Brendel’s care.

But the princess was clearly more stone-hearted than Brendel had imagined, and without even looking at her brother, she said to Brendel, “Then I will take my leave, Mr. Brendel.”

Brendel nodded, slightly touched. There was no doubt that Haruz was currently one of the most important people to the princess. The fact that she had handed this young prince over to him was even more significant than when she handed the Keystone to him that time.

If anything happened to Haruz, she would lose her persistence and hope.

Brendel turned back. “Ferlarn, go and get Miss Freya to prepare herself. We’re about to leave.” He ordered succinctly.

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