
Sometimes it is better not to argue with a man who is drunk with alcohol, Ethan just sighed and brushed the long sword from his neck. Then ask Winter to calm down and be prepared because after all he will definitely lead his way to Flo's place.
Winter hastened to change clothes, fix his hair and wash his face, he was right to be ready for work even though Ethan repeatedly told him to calm down because they will take a long journey.
I missed you Flo. I missed you! It feels like just seeing you I can live!! But....
Winter who arrived silent makes Ethan even more confused, the man really can not guess what his cousin's sister thinks.
"No..." Winter's voice was hoarse as choked. "I'm not going there.. I have to work harder tomorrow.."
"Winter... What's wrong? Aren't we going to see Flo??" Ethan knitted his eyebrows together.
Winter smiled bitterly. "I'm a grand duke, my responsibilities are great, where am I going? When I met him what could I say to make him sure?? What can I do to hold him by my side? I can't just leave this behind. My life is a battlefield, I've dragged it too far to suffer. I can't betray Ferkalon's name either.."
"Winter..." Ethan looked at the man's pity, he was the one who understood best how cruel politics in the noble family was.
"I will rest, tomorrow morning once I have to face and solve the thorny problem here." Winter took off his coat and was about to walk towards his dugout
"Grand duke Winter!" Ethan called out to Winer formally making Winter look astonished. Ethan immediately prostrated as if ready to take orders. "I'm Marquis Ethan Dalton Ferkalon, wanting to convey something to the grand duke's majesty. When you need me, I will sincerely be willing to risk my life without any hesitation, willing to obey the orders of the grand duke! I swear I will be loyal to the grand duke until the end of my life!" Ethan decisively recites his vow of loyalty which was never once uttered after Winter occupied the position of grand duke.
Because it's Winter.if you can't hold it anymore then use me, and go!! Plan your way as a man!
Winter stands staring at Ethan kneeling reading his vow, though not answering what but in the hearts of these two men realize they have to solve all obstacles to be able to take the next step.
Day after day Winter worked as hard as possible to build the city, a remote place that broke away from the government, want its own power so that when Winter occupies this city there is a cold war with local rulers who want their own freedom.
Winter himself can guess, the head of the area here really hates him. And it could be that some of the people in power want to kill him to drive the government out of this area.
Luckily Ethan who chose to stay with Winter's work in the city had not slept, and immediately whistled when he heard the noise of a tussle in Winter's study. Ethan who mastered swordsmanship could easily dispel the man, but Winter wasn't so lucky. He did not escape when the killer pulled out a knife and hit his left shoulder.
"Master Winter, the hit man has confessed. He was sent by the deputy head of the county administration, he planned a rebellion long ago. And thanks to this all his networks have been eradicated." Dylan gave a report when Winter received treatment from a doctor who stitched his wounds.
Ethan breathes a little relieved to hear Dylan's report, if the problem here is resolved then Winter will definitely return to Luckingham.
Ethan's guess is right, not until 1 week now the region is officially part of the government, the appointment of a new territory manager and his deputy is expected to apply the government according to state rules. Tomorrow Ethan and Winter and Dylan will return to the capital.
"Congratulations Winter, you managed to occupy the city xxx!" Dylan smiled satisfied with the performance of all of them.
"Well, you can rest. Share good food and drinks with the other guards!"
"Okay, Mr. Winter! Excuse me for coming out!"
As soon as Dylan left Winter and Ethan in the room, "The problem here is over." Winter stared at Ethan in. "we'll be back in the capital soon, do you remember your vows??"
Ethan, who understood Winter's intentions, smiled faintly. "I will be faithful, and keep your commandments. I swear!"
Winter stood up and fixed his shirt, "Come on Ethan. We're going."
"Yes?" Ethan is confused, isn't it the next day they return to the capital.
"We went to our previous destination. Guide me."
Ethan raised the corner of his lips, he knew where Winter was going. "good. Let's go."