Chapter 410: A Tempting Offer Part II (2/2)

Eventually, the night came and went, and Berengar awoke as fresh as an apple the next day. All he needed to overcome his dreadful hangover was a good night's sleep. After arising from his bed, he quickly got dressed, where he entered the dining hall to receive breakfast. Both Hasan and Yasmin were already at the table waiting for him.

When Berengar arrived, he acted as if nothing had happened the night before. Though Hasan had become aware that his plan had failed, his elder sister could not help but glance at the Austrian King now and then with a seductive expression.

As for Berengar, he noticed the princess's flirtatious gaze and returned it with one of his own. These actions did not go unnoticed by the Young Sultan, who smiled as he realized that though his plot may not have worked as intended, there seemed to be some form of romance budding between his sister and his greatest ally. Eventually, Berengar killed the mood by announcing to the Sultan and his elder sister the following words.

”I will be marching off to war with my Second Division shortly after breakfast. I thank you for your hospitality, but war waits for no man. The sooner I arrive at the frontlines, the sooner I can end this conflict and return home to my family.”

Both Hasan and Yasmin were shocked to hear this; after everything had happened, they were sure he would stick around for a few more days to improve relations with their family. After all, he said he would need several nights to recuperate just the day before. The young Sultan immediately began to panic as he tried to convince Berengar to stay within the Palace for just a few more days.

”You're leaving so soon? You should stay and rest for a few more days before departing; there's no reason to hurry to the frontlines, since we have taken back the territory north of here, we have had no difficulties holding the line!”

However, Berengar shook his head in response to this offer and spoke.

”I am quite well-rested after last night. However, hundreds of thousands of men will soon be marching upon your position. If I want to bring our enemies to their knees, I need to dispatch my force to their positions and construct the necessary fortifications as quickly as possible. I promise that after I have forced the Iberians to surrender, I will return here for a proper celebration.”

Berengar quickly finished his meal before washing it down with a glass of milk; after doing, so he raised from his seat before making his intentions clear.

”After I have won your war for you, there are things that we will need to discuss as Monarch to Monarch. I would very much appreciate the presence of your beautiful sister when that time comes.”

Having said this, Berengar departed from the Royal Palace of Granada with his Royal Guard following behind. He spent the next hour rallying his army before marching north of its position. When Berengar left the Dining Room, Hasan immediately began to question his sister for exact details on what had transpired the night before.

”Just what happened between the two of you last night?”

The Granadan princess merely smiled before shaking her head; after doing so, she cryptically responded to her younger brother.

”Nothing important, however; if he keeps acting this way, I'm afraid I will fall head over heels for him...”

Though Yasmin wanted to spend more time getting accustomed to Berengar, she was well aware of the urgent position she and her family had been placed in. Berengar would pack up quickly and march to the front lines, which greatly impressed her. She would have immediately lost interest if he stayed around to enjoy time with her while a war was being waged.

With this in mind, she quickly got up from her seat and departed towards the balcony where she witnessed Berengar lead an army of 40,000 Austrians and Bohemians north. As she did so, she gazed fondly upon his back in the distance; a single thought escaped from her luscious lips.

”Come back safe...”

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