Chapter 99

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Chapter 99: Kalian, What Kind of Person Is Leo in Your Eyes?

"Kalian, Kalian…"

The familiar call brought the Northern Princess back from her memories. She raised her head and saw her father looking at her with concern.

"It’s okay… Father, I was just thinking about some things."

"Hmm, as long as it’s okay, don’t be afraid." The Duke of Tersk tapped the table, "Now that I’m here, everything is safe."

"Hmm."

"Alright, Kalian, let’s continue our earlier conversation. Tell me about that Leo."

"Okay." Kalian bit her lip, temporarily pushing down the memories of that night, and explained, "Leo was originally just a servant in the Order Sect’s White Cavalry Army, and he was promoted to the White Cavalry Army during the Winter Fortress…"

"A servant in the White Cavalry Army?" The Duke of Tersk looked a bit puzzled, "Shouldn’t the White Cavalry Army be chosen from the reserves? Why was he promoted from the servants?"

"Because he proposed a battle plan, a… strategy that could defend the Winter Fortress…" Kalian explained.

To make her father even more pleased with Leo, she purposely omitted part of her own performance on the walls, focusing instead on Leo’s bravery and fearlessness.

"I see, fighting to the end, living through death, hmm, good. Thanks to him, my play has become even more realistic. What happened next? Did he stay with you the whole time?"

"That’s not true. At first, we got separated, and he caught up with us later." Kalian continued, "At that time, we were being chased south by the Night Demon. He suggested we turn back and head north, a route that the Night Demons would never expect. That’s how we ended up here…"

"What about the soldiers in your group? Did he suggest gathering them too?" the Duke of Tersk asked again.

"No, that was my idea. Leo… he opposed it because it might affect our march and make it hard for us to escape."

The Duke of Tersk nodded, unsure, "Well, he was right to do so. It seems you were lucky; you didn’t encounter any enemies along the way."

"No, father, we did encounter them." Kalian shook her head. Even now, thinking about that battle made her feel afraid, "The Night Demon caught up with us. We couldn’t escape anymore due to our speed. So, Leo used the terrain to our advantage and the flood during the rainy season to ambush the Night Demon’s elite guards at Winter River Bay, and…"

"He wiped out that elite squad, but the cost was a hundred injured Order Cultists and Knight Commander Lennon of the White Cavalry Army."

Kalian told the story as detailed as possible, of course leaving out the part where she almost died trying to save Leo.

After the Duke of Tersk heard the whole story, he didn’t say anything, just quietly tapped on the table.

After a long time, he finally spoke slowly, "Kalian, what do you think of this Leo?"

"Huh?" Kalian did not expect her father to ask such a question. Her pretty face turned red, "I… I think… um, he is a… wise, brave, and clever person, um, a born leader."

She thought to herself, "And also a born jerk."

"Haha, it seems my little Kalian has a high opinion of him," the Duke of Tersk laughed, picked up his teacup, blew on it, and took a sip. "So, do you have a crush on him?"

"…" After a moment of silence, Kalian gently nodded, "Uh-huh."

"Um, cough cough…" Now the old duke was completely taken by surprise and sprayed hot tea everywhere.

"Father!" Kalian hurriedly rushed forward to help him wipe his clothes.

"No, does he know how you feel about him?" The old duke looked at the mess with a mix of anger and disbelief.

"Yes, he does." Kalian shyly looked away, remembering that romantic night, "Um, before… before they said you were gone, Leo stayed by my side."

"He said if North Land could be taken back, he would help me reclaim it. If it couldn’t be taken back, he would take me away and ensure my safety."

"…sigh." The Duke of Tersk said, "Well, it seems he is not a pure Order Cultist. If that’s the case, there is no problem."

He is of course not an Order Cultist; he is simply a non-believer, just like your daughter.

Kalian thought this but did not reveal Leo’s secret.

The Duke of Tersk stood up, opened the curtain, and felt the cold wind on his face.

I must say, he is quite pleased with the man who courted his daughter.

Whether it was the battlefield instincts in the Winter Fortress battle, the decision to return north, or the tactical use of the terrain at the end, it all pointed to one thing—

Just as Kalian said, Leo is a born leader.

His place should be on the battlefield.

"Father." Kalian walked over to the old duke and draped a cloak around his shoulders, saying, "It’s cold."

The father’s return made the princess of North Land feel excited, but there was also a sense of unreality.

She was truly worried that this was just a dream, a dream that could vanish at any moment.

"Alright, cough cough." The old duke rubbed her head and said, "Call your Little Leo, Daddy has something to tell him."

"Daddy… you can’t be mean to him…"

"…" The old duke’s mouth twitched, and his anger grew, "Don’t worry, I won’t be mean to him…"

……

A few minutes later, Leo pushed aside the tent curtain and entered, finally standing face to face with the princess of North Land.

Although they were both sixth-tier strong, the Duke of Tersk felt completely different from Knight Lennon.

If Knight Lennon was an incredibly sharp sword, then the Duke of Tersk was like a lion pretending to be asleep.

The heavy feeling of danger was thick in the air, but he kept it close to himself, preventing it from spreading. This made Leo feel a lot more comfortable.

He walked up to the old duke, knelt on one knee, and performed a greeting of the Order Sect, "Honored Lord of North Land, you called for me."

"Mr. Leo, I hope next time we meet, you will greet me with noble manners," the Duke of Tersk waved his hand, signaling him to stand.

Sure enough… the duke and the sect are not on good terms.

So, did he put on such a grand show just to trick the Pontiff into losing his power and completely dismantle the Order Sect?

Then why did he call for me?

Is it about Kalian, or something else…?

Leo’s mind was racing.

With his connection to Kalian, he didn’t have to worry about his safety, but not understanding the old duke’s thoughts made him a bit anxious.

"So, Mr. Leo, ahem." The Duke of Tersk coughed twice. "Where do you think my army comes from?"