"Maybe you don't know..."

"But you know why we are here."

Thales was slightly startled.

Gilbert let out a sigh of relief and pointed out the window

"Because you and your performance at the national meeting six years ago prevented this ancient country from falling into division and decline."

"We just have the opportunity to meet here today, six years later."

Thales frowned.

The country is a conference.

Memories from the past inevitably come back to mind.

"And then, with your broad mind and resolute courage, you went north to Exeter to put out the war and defend the kingdom by yourself."

Heading north to Exeter…

Thales pursed his lips.

"But you did so much more than that..."

Gilbert's tone became more and more ethereal, but also more and more profound.

"In the past six years, with the departure of the natural king and the decline of Longxiao City, Exeter is falling into more chaotic internal strife than before."

"As far as I know, Fengzhao City has just raised the tariffs on grain exported to Black Sand Territory and Reconstruction Tower, which has caused the price of grain in the latter to remain high. The lords of the three places are full of complaints against each other and are almost mortal enemies;"

"Qiyuan City and Guard City are caught in a dispute over the Golden Corridor, surrounding the Freedom Alliance and secretly engaging in a secret game with the ill-intentioned Conmas Alliance. It is protracted and difficult to extricate themselves from;"

"As traditional allies during King Nun's time, the relationship between the two eastern territories of Glacier Sea and Elk City and Longxiao City has deteriorated sharply, and they have turned against each other in domestic affairs many times, and they have been at odds with each other...

Longxiao City...

Upon hearing this term, Thales' palms tightened unconsciously.

"...The most important thing is that the three Southern Grand Dukes who were originally eyeing us, whether it is Weiland, Reconstruction Tower, or the most feared King Charman I, have lost their common enemy and become king because of the black sand.

The balance among the three was broken, and they began to turn inward and be wary of each other."

"The lords of the three places are vigilant in pairs, and for this reason they have to significantly reduce their military strength on the star border to prepare for each other's threats;"

Gilbert looked at him gently, the smile on his face was the same as in the past in Mindis Hall.

"So in the past six years, the pressure on the northern border has dropped sharply, and the Great Needle Forest has returned to our patrol range. Even the most ferocious Exeter hunters dare not go south to hunt. The people of Watch City and Lonely Old Tower have welcomed a rare opportunity.

Peace and Prosperity;”

"And the border defense line of the Black Sand Territory is unprecedentedly empty. It is said that the Flower of Fortress led the patrol across the border and camped in the Black Sand Territory for three days and three nights. The sporadic Exeter people did not dare to approach.

They only dare to watch from a distance because their lord and their king are disgusted with each other and have no time to look south;"

"The danger of Broken Dragon Fortress has been lifted, and the effect has been immediate. From farming, harvesting, grazing to commerce and travel, all businesses in the North are slowly recovering. Just like when we came to the Western Wilderness to rescue you this time, many troops came from Broken Dragon."

Allocated from the service quota saved by the fortress;"

Gilbert paused for a moment, and his words were filled with deep emotion.

"I still remember that six years ago, the standing army under Baron Mu was stationed in the central territory. They were working hard every day to prepare for the north. They were on guard against changes in the fortress and could not leave for a moment."

"But today, six years later, the wrathful army of the kingdom galloped with horses and whips, following the king's orders and rushing to all directions to spread the king's power. No matter the East China Sea, the south coast, the blade, or the western wilderness, wherever they went, the four realms surrendered, and the sword was sealed.

I kowtow, the territory of the kingdom that was once out of control has been re-paved on His Majesty’s conference table.”

"Due to the rare opportunity brought by the decline of the dragon, we are able to do whatever we want, whether it is to unite the domestic nobles and reaffirm the royal power, or to fight against Conmas, beat the dragon's kiss land, warn Ellenbia, or send troops to the border to shock the Three Kingdoms of Mist, and regain

Hegemony in the Western Continent...Things that we dared to think about but did not dare to do before are now being put on the agenda one by one."

Listening to these news about the current situation, Thales frowned tightly.

Over the years...

So many things happened around the stars?

"Your Highness, the severe damage caused by the Year of Blood has left the kingdom in decline for many years," Gilbert said sadly.

"For nearly twenty years, for a whole generation, the blood of the empire has flowed. We, who once dominated the Western Continent, have to hide our capabilities and bide our time, walking on thin ice with fear."

The foreign minister's gray hair stood out against the setting sun outside the window. His tone of voice fluctuated, and he was obviously upset.

Gilbert took a deep breath, and the expression on his face changed. As his tone perked up, he became full of life.

"But twenty years have passed, and looking at today..."

"The giant dragon gathers its wings, and the powerful enemy gives its head."

"The Milky Way shines brightly, and the stars shine brightly."

Gilbert's eyes were so bright that it actually made Thales feel like he couldn't breathe.

"We finally regained our composure, freed up our hands, regained our strength, and started to rebuild the country again."

"The Kingdom's return to the top of the world is just around the corner."

The Foreign Secretary gently pressed Thales' shoulders.

"And all of this, from saving the stars and unifying the kingdom, to eliminating the war and rebuilding the restoration..."

"None of this can be done without you, my little sir, my..."

Gilbert took a deep breath and looked at him with mixed emotions, his eyes sparkling slightly.

"Duke Thales."

But Thales could only look at him blankly, speechless for a long time.

Gilbert blinked hard, put away the crystal inside, and at the same time calmed down his emotions.

"That's right."

"This 'Lao Shizi' Duke is really not easy to be."

The middle-aged nobleman smiled bitterly but gratifiedly.

"But it is all your past efforts and struggles that make you one of the thousands of creatures in this great country..."

Just listen to Gilbert say softly

"The best person for it."

At this moment.

"Your Majesty the Duke, Your Excellency the Earl."

A familiar voice came from outside the carriage.

Thales came back to his senses.

He heard that this was a member of the royal guard, the blond knight who stood behind Mallos before, Dele's "distant relative", the knight Doyle who mocked the Croma family escort Thales as an uneasy and kind-hearted one.

"We have arrived at Lorenburg. This is our resting point today. We will set off again tomorrow."

Before Thales, who was still immersed in inexplicable emotions, could react, Gilbert gathered his emotions and stood up with a smile.

"Thank you, Doyle, I'll come right away."

Gilbert opened the car door and walked out. His voice continued to be heard from outside the carriage, polite and without any emotion from before.

"And I am very grateful for the service of the Royal Guards."

Doyle's laughter also sounded, obviously he was quite familiar with the foreign secretary.

"The mission lies, Your Excellency."

"Also, since we have been assigned as the personal bodyguards of Duke Xinghu," Doyle's voice was bright, as if he would never feel sadness.

"Then maybe you can call us the Duke's personal guards, or..."

"Star Lake Guards?"

Thales was startled again.

Star Lake Guards.

Outside the carriage, the royal guards and Gilbert were still chatting and laughing.

But Thales just sat quietly in the carriage, saying nothing and motionless.

I don't know how long it took, until Doyle's urging sounded, the young prince sighed, leaned back on the carriage, and said inaudibly

"are u there?"

A few seconds later, an almost inaudible hoarse voice came from the air.

"yes."

Thales shook his head in confusion and snorted slightly.

"Did you hear what Gilbert just said... what I did?"

From saving the stars and unifying the kingdom, to ending the war and rebuilding the restoration...
To be continued...