Book 19: Chapter 2


    Dont kill me!! Im not an assassin! I swear I am not an assassin! I just want to see King Troy! I really am not an assassin!! Please dont kill me! Please dont kill me! I cant die now! I cant die yet!! shouted the desperate young man.


    Had the young man stuck to his guns and resisted to the end, Daisy wouldve considered him a man and granted him a painless death to reward his loyalty. However, he wagged his tail and begged as a coward, regarding his life as a lowly, spineless coward. Daisy had no respect for lowly, spineless cowards. Vera stopped Daisy, nevertheless.


    The young man piqued Veras interest. Frustrated as a result of Veras interference, Daisy questioned, You done? We couldve finished this minutes ago. Were still here only because of you. Are you sympathising with him? You want to sympathise with somebody who wants to assassinate our dad?


    He said hes not an assassin.


    You n to believe him?!


    While Daisy wasnt willing to admit it in the presence of outsiders, deep down, she acknowledged Vera was remarkably intelligent. Even Nona wouldnt believe her astute sister would trust an assassin who begged for mercy before death.


    Vera didnt answer Daisy. Instead, she asked, You said that you cant die, correct? Youre certain that you cant die, correct?


    The young man found himself put on the spot. He nodded in a flustered fashion and trembled as he replied, Im not afraid of death. Ive experienced things much more frightening than death. I perceive death to be a form of relief now, but I cant die yet. I absolutely mustnt die. I havent seen King Troy yet. I havent helped my Queen yet, so I cant die. If I die, my Queen will be in danger, so please. Please dont kill me! I really am not an assassin. I really am not an assassin. I resorted to this as I do not have the opportunity to see King Troy or even enter the Imperial Pce. This long sword isnt a weapon. Its purpose is to serve as for authentication!


    Daisy froze. She did indeed mishear. The young man wasnt afraid of death but couldnt as he needed to fulfil his duty as a loyal vassal. The Valkyries were the same by nature. The Valkyries could sacrifice their lives for their Empress without hesitation, but they cared for themselves more than anyone else at other times for they couldnt protect Her Majesty in death. Their death had to be valuable to Her Majesty. From that standpoint, Daisy concluded the young man was the same as herself.


    Vera nodded: Tell us the reason you want to see King Troy. Daisy, take your foot off his chest. Hes already wounded. If he tries anything, kill him. Oh, right, Nona, go and find a set of clothes for Liu Yue. Dont let her stay in her fox form.


    Liu Yue discontentedly whimpered. She could erge herself, but her clothes wouldnt erge along with her transformation. Thus, her torn clothes were scattered. If she reverted to her human form, shed be nude. As such, she didnt dare to revert. She was also in shock over the attack. Herrge body swayed the trees. If the guards came, itd be impossible for Vera to save the young man.


    Nona gave a nod then sprinted back to the pce. Daisy was discontent. Still, she backed off. The young man finally acquired much needed oxygen. He breathed as if he was letting out a breath of relief, and then he began to cough intensely. Vera stood to one side and watched him. The smile she wore was far tooplex; not even Daisy could decipher what she was nning.


    So, as I asked, why do you want to see King Troy? interrogated Vera.


    I need to see him for my nation, in other words, my master. King Troy is the only person who can save Gluocia Kingdom. It was very hard for my master to find an opportunity to send me out. I must protect her. I must see King Troy!


    He initially didnt n to say it, but after hesitating for a long time, he said it. The young man suddenly looked proud as he replied to Vera.


    Gluocia?


    Though the name was very alike her mothers name, Vera had no impression of the nation he spoke of. There didnt seem to be any other envoys sent besides the young man.


    Gluocia, Vera Gluocia sent me


    Wait, wait, wait, who? Who sent you?


    It was Daisys turn to be stunned. Of course, Vera was just as surprised as Daisy. He seemed to be under the assumption that there was an issue with his pronunciation; hence, he took in a deep breath and then slowly, but clearly, enunciated, Gluocias Queen, Vera Gluocia, sent me That was who she was


    The surname was very simr to Veras mothers, and it sounded as though she was the one that sent him. But nheless, Vera could swear she met the young man for the first time that day. It was also her first time hearing of the something, something Gluocia Kingdom.


    Thats unexpected,mented Daisy, with a grin.


    Vera ignored her sister. With her interest now piqued even further, she inquired,, What are you here for, then? Ive never heard of that nation or your Queen. If you want to establish diplomatic rtions, the envoy you sent is too shabby. No wonder why the guards stopped you.


    Not only was the young man too young, but also too shabby to be the envoy for a nation. A nations envoy was essentially their reputation, and also acted as their respect for other nations. The young man, however, didnt seem to look as though Gluocia Kingdom had any respect for her father. In fact, sending such an envoy would be considered an insult. If he saw an envoy presenting himself poorly, her father might very well get angry.


    No, no, no, Im not an envoy; or rather, I once wasnt Pirates attacked envoy group was attacked on the way here I am the sole survivor. I am the sole survivor, which is why I came in their steed.


    Is that so?


    That didnt imply anything to Vera. Pirates attacking them and insisting on seeing her father were unrted. Vera said, Go back for now. After returning to your nation, clean yourself. Get a change of clothes. Wash your face and tidy yourself up beforeing back. Else, youll be insulting my father if you meet him in that shape. My father wont see you.


    I cant I cant go back I cant go back until I meet His Majesty What did you say? Youre Youre His Majestys daughter?!


    Vera never nned to reveal her identity, but she identally blurted it out. She touched her forehead: Forget it. Forget it. Okay, I admit that Im His Majestys daughter. That doesnt mean I can let somebody of unknown origins approach my father, nheless. First of all, you have to tell me what exactly you want. Why cant you go back now? What exactly is it that youre after? What exactly happened there? Honestly tell me everything, and I can reconsider it And one more thing, turn around. No looking!! Nona, go and help Liu Yue get dressed.


    Liu Yue reverted to her human form. Nona helped her shivering into the forest. Daisy pressed the long sword to the young mans face and aggressively warned, If you dare budge, Ill shave your nose off.


    The young man didnt care about the de on his face or Liu Yue, who was getting dressed behind him. Instead, he kept his eyes on Vera. Voice loud, he exined, Theres somebody whos eyeing my Queens throne. Somebody is after her life! Somebody wants to usurp the throne!! We need we need King Troy to support Queen Vera. We need to establish a diplomatic rtionship with King Troy. We need to prove to everyone that Queen Veras rule is supported.


    Previously, nobody recognised her as the Queen due to her identity as a woman; however, she truly has the qualifications to be a Queen! Im sure the attack on us during our journey was plotted!! They want to prevent us from seeing King Troy! This is a conspiracy! This is premeditated murder, so I cant return. If I return with nothing to show, my Queen to lose credibility, and shell die!! I must help her! I must help my master! All I want is to see King Troy! Please, please let me see him! Im sure he will understand. We can give him anything! Please, please let me see King Troy. I implore you!!


    The young mans voice turned to sobs by the time he reached the end of his exnation. Vera looked at his eyes but spoke up. Daisy nced at her sister but didnt speak out, either. However, her gaze showed she had eased up a little. After all, she was still a kid; she wasnt as ruthless as her mother. Vera, however, grew hesitant. The story was so simple that she didnt dare to believe it.


    Vera turned around tomunicate with her sisters, using their gazes in order to judge. Vera didnt dare to lead him to her father. The young man appeared too edgy, which made Vera apprehensive about approaching him.


    All of a sudden, Liu Yue remarked, Take him to Father.


    Surprised, Vera spun around. Liu Yue took in a deep breath then grabbed her chest. In a somewhat fearful voice, she expounded, Hes not a bad person. He really isnt. He didnt actually try to attack me It was merely an ident. He holds no animosity. We should take him to see Father