Chapter 183 A Letter from my Beloved (1/2)
(Regaleon's POV)
Days have passed by since the last report of Jack from Jennova came. After learning about Alicia waking up and is well, I had some peace of mind and was able to get a good night's sleep after these past six months.
The war against Jennova has been progressing slowly. General Vincent of the navy has winning battles on water. Grandcrest has been gaining Jennovian ports one after the other at a slow pace. As for General Fernan, he was been managing the battles in the central plains well. And for General Stewart that has been ordered to defend the mountain passage, he was at least doing a good job. Jennovian soldiers are adept with the mountainous terrain and the cold weather unlike our Grandcrest soldiers. And so the advice my capable advisers has given to General Stewart has been very helpful. Defending is a lot easier with a good vantage point rather than push forward where we know we would be in a disadvantage.
When I looked at the piece of paper reporting the movements of the crown prince of Jennova, Gladiolus, I heaved a heavy sigh.
”Is this the latest report about that b*stard?” I asked Dimitri who was standing by my side.
”Yes your majesty.” Dimitri replied. ”As of yesterday he has arrived in the capital of Alvannia.”
”So, Edward is willing to marry his b*tch daughter to that b*astard. Heh, a pair made in heaven.” I scoffed thinking what a matching pair they would make.
”King Edward is not willing to lend his army unless the crown prince of Jennova keeps his promise to marry his daughter Princess Elizabeth.” Dimitri said. ”I think this is his way to keep Alicia safe from marrying Prince Gladiolus. At least he is buying some time until we can rescue the princess.”
”Even without his help, I won't let that b*astard marry my Lili.” I was feeling anger just by thinking that Alicia is still in that b*astard's territory.
”After the crown prince of Jennova successfully marries Princess Elizabeth, King Edward has promised to lend Jennova half of his army.” Dimitri continued. ”He is not willing to join in the war unless Princess Alicia is safely returned to Alvannia.”
”We will have some difficulty after Edward lends half of his army. As of now Jennova sees our strength to be just above from theirs by only a bit.” I clasped my fists together deep in thought. ”If they can have even half of the Alvannian army's strength, they would think that they will be above our fighting strength and be in the advantage.” My mouth arched up to a grin.
”That is what Jennova knows about our military strength.” Dimitri had a smile as well.
”They do not know about our hidden trump card.” I grinned. ”Let them think that they have a chance to win this war. I want them to have a look at what victory is before I trample them to the ground and crush them beneath my feet.”
Thinking about how I would make the crown prince of Jennova pay for abducting my beloved makes my blood boil in excitement.
'Knock knock knock' There was a knock on my office door and Dimitri walked there to see who it was.
Dimitri came back to my side after talking with someone by the door.
”Your majesty, one of my messengers came to deliver a letter. It has been sent from Jennova.” Dimitri carefully placed a white envelope on my desk in front of me.
”Jennova you say?” I looked at the letter curiously. ”Is it news from Jack about Alicia?”
I quickly opened the envelope and took out the piece of folded paper from within. When I opened the letter, what caught my attention right away was the penmanship.
”This… This is Alicia's handwriting.” I was overjoyed with receiving a letter from her after all this time we were apart.
”Then I will take my leave your majesty.” Dimitri bowed and walked out of my office to give me some privacy.
Once I was alone, I started to read Alicia's letter.
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My beloved Leon,