108 Azrite Deposi (2/2)
”The second option is a simple one, we directly declare war on Korrinth using the same reason and then we conquer Emir ”
Of course, both Cassek and King Garreth knew that they had to face the force of two kingdoms combined but in this option, Don had no choice unlike in the duel.
”We will lose if we faced two kingdoms at once but if we take one kingdom out of the equation, we can turn the odds to our favor”
After thinking about everything, King Garreth decided to play it dirty and by looking at Cassek, he knew that Cassek also has the same idea as him
”We must hire someone outside to do the job your majesty so no one could see our involvement”
”And I assume you already know who to hire”
A small evil grin appeared on Cassek's face as he nodded
”Yes, your majesty and if you give me the permission, I will hire men from the mercenary guilds to strengthen our force”
”You have my permission, Cassek. Hire as many men as you can. Darlene can't face an entire army all by herself”
Considering a great master could turn the tide of the battle that happens between the rank 4 kingdoms, King Garreth didn't want to take any chances with Darlene. Even though it was not efficient, overwhelming a great master with as many men as they could to neutralize the threat posed by the great master in the battlefield.
”Also send a letter to Harold as Jowan, challenging Don to a duel”
Although it was unlikely that Don would accept the challenge, King Garreth wanted to try his luck because if Don accepted the challenge, his life would become easier.
”As you wish your majesty”
Cassek said as he bowed towards King Garreth and Prince Jowan then he left the throne hall leaving King Garreth and Prince Jowan alone to put the plan on the road.
”You didn't say which Kingdom father”
Since Prince Jowan didn't hear the name of the kingdom that his father targeting to take out from the equation as he said, Prince Jowan asked
However, King Garreth didn't answer Jowan but shook his head and his eyes showed nothing but disappointment at Prince Jowan
”You should use your brain more than you use that”
King Garreth pointed at Prince Jowan's crouch as he said and seeing his father pointing at his crotch, Prince Jowan had an impulse to cover it with his hand but fortunately, he didn't or this would have been turned into another embarrassment for Jowan.
And seeing Jowan standing there without a clue, King Garreth decided to reveal the answer for his son
”Emir Jowan, they don't have General Hozai with them anymore so it'll be easier to sabotage them than Korrinth's army”
”Right”
”You have a lot more to learn Jowan, a lot ” as said, King Garreth walked away from the throne hall to his chamber while Prince Jowan headed towards the kitchen to see the new maid.
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Right now Don was standing in the balcony and looking at the rainy day outside.
The rain bore down mercilessly upon the entire kingdom, pounding on the rooftops and turning the cobbled streets of Korrinth into a warren of slick stones and muddy waters. The sound of a steady downpour of the rain gave a soothing relaxation to Don after a boring day of cultivation. Occasionally Don would manipulate the water droplets and make various shapes to hone his control over the water element since among the four elements, water was the hardest to master for Don.
”Beautiful isn't it?”
As Don was enjoying the view, Arrora entered his room and wiped away the water drops on her face.
”How was your hunting?”
Don asked and turned back to see Arrora but when he saw her, she was heating up a kettle on the fireplace in Don's room.
”What are you doing?”
And before Arrora could answer Don, he frowned and asked Arrora as she was taking mugs and pouches out of her pockets and placing them on the table before the fireplace like she's making something.
”I'll tell you about everything in a minute but first you have to drink this”
Arrora carefully grabbed the kettle and poured the hot water into the cups and then one by one she added milk, honey, and finally a black powder into the water.
”Here”
Arrora handed over the drink she just made to Don after stirring the drink with a spoon.
Seeing the cup of weird brown hot drink in his hand, Don was completely confused. Even though the drink emitted a very strong aroma, Don didn't drink but asked
”What is this?”
”This amazing drink is called milk tea”