Suddenly Nobles

Northern Commander

The cold steam blowing from their breath was not a difficult thing to conquer. Indeed, the climate at Carmelion is very difficult to guess. Sometimes winter can come much faster than anywhere else, or even longer. But these were the Nyx Knight troops, not people who would be daunted just because of the uncertain climate. Precisely by the length of the winter, they can train their resistance to ice to be immune from hypothermia.

"Yesterday I've arranged a strategy with Lady Luvena and all the Commanders. As planned, the troops will be divided into five groups."

Beside Lucas, Eve turned her back to look in admiration at the row of Knights Nyx who lined up super neatly. Even so, his eye line had not changed from two days ago, as if there was no emotion from within him.

Lately the girl is trying hard to change her expression. Flat face is the best. In addition to being unpredictable, a sense of reluctance will also appear in line with his speech.

Whatever it is that you want, it will require sacrifice. And Eve is ready to sacrifice anything to deserve to stand next to Lucas.

If Lucas is sky-high, then Eve is ready to be forged into a star. It's not easy, but everything will be fine while they're together.

For example, as at this time. Eve could not cover her coldness. In any case, he is still not used to this extreme climate, especially direct exposure in the open. His hands shook and Lucas knew it.

"The first group of archers will be stationed on the eastern side of the mountain. Make sure your arrows have been smeared with lighters in two shots, then for second row archers give them a fire shot. That way the fire will be hard to put out."

Lucas quietly pulled Eve's hand into his robe. Chilly. A bit of guilt attacked Lucas, he was unhappy with himself.

"I'm sorry to put you in this condition" he whispered amidst the astonishment of the troops.

What are they discussing?

Along with her warm hands, so did her heart. Smiling faintly, Eve shook her head.

"No, I'm glad to be here with you."

As if it was contagious, Lucas smiled as well. Just for Eve. But managed to make his own army in an uproar.

Can their leader still smile? Down line, smile! For about ten years they almost never saw Lucas as expressive now. And ... Oh my God, it seems like their future mistress really has to fight for!

They just don't know, Lucas always used a different mask when he became the leader of the Nyx Knights and became the Crown Prince. It was as if they were two different people, yet as of this moment in the army no one knew yet that he and the crown prince were the same person, either, so naturally they almost never saw the crown prince's version of Lucas who had a friendly image of everyone.

Lucas turned to face thousands of his men. The cold face was again domineering. Silence is taking over.

"The second group contains the sword troops. You better spread out around the valley until the main general gives the signal to advance."

A burly man in his right hand carrying a mace, appeared to raise his hand.

"Why should we wait? Can't we just attack them directly?"

"I know that you are all great, and even the whole world also acknowledges that. But we also need a strategy in order to get a landslide victory from them. Traps can be placed anywhere, so for this time we have to be careful. Because all this time we've been focusing more on the eradication of the rebellion in Sasania and Dallindale, so this is our first war against another country. So I hope that no one moves on their own without being commanded by the main general, understand?"

"understand!"

The burly man nodded in understanding. "Okay, I'm sorry I doubted you."

"Next..." Lucas looked beside him.

"For this time the Northern Commander will not join any forces."

The whispers spread widely once Lucas completed the delivery of the strategy. None of the Nyx knights did not know who the Northern Commander was. In the world of murder and cruelty is no longer an open secret. Everyone knew how ferocious he was, and successfully getting him into the ranks of the Nyx Knight was something extraordinary.

But why is it that the greatest are wasted, they thought, short.

"How about, Commander North?"

The man who was roughly a little older than Lucas nodded.

"There must be a reason why you want me not to interfere in this war."

"I like people who don't beat around the bush like you." Lucas looked back at his troops who, as far as the eye could see, were ready with their luggage. All of them ride horses so that the journey can be taken as quickly as possible so that the food supply is also not fully used.

"Start!"

The horses swished as the rider pulled the reins and ran with all his might through the wide open main gate. As per the directives, they move based on their respective groups which each group is also led by one of the most reliable and good at reading situations.

"Chairman," call the Northern Commander, "so what is my duty?"

"Lady Luvena's body."

"What-what?!"

"My eyes, control." Lucas kindly repeated his words. "Don't till you think he's insignificant that there's no need to get an escort from you."

"Chairman ... controlling women will only complicate our movement. Why not just tell the others to do it. I'm more useful on the battlefield than having to tread on that smooth leg, Chief. Although the reality is bitter, but this is the truth, I think he does not need to be escorted to and fro like a princess. That's risk. Risk for daring to stand beside you."

Eve heard all that but she was still trying to calm down, acting as if she knew nothing about the conversation between the two of them. Lucas turned around, along with his expression that turned funny.

"I have to go. Here is the Northern Commander, Eris Greyson, who will take care of you."

Eve nodded. "But even if I can take care of myself."

Eris frowned dislikeingly. Geez, how arrogant this spoiled princess is. What a nightmare did she have last night to be involved with this favorite woman of her chairman who was clearly not a special woman.

According to him, Lucas' taste is very low. Just pretty capital, and definitely can't cook —given her status—, let alone hold a gun. What he's here for.

"No, he'll replace me. Sorry, we have to split up for a while. No problem, right? Or did you change your mind and come with me now?"

"No problem. I'll stay here until the afternoon, waiting for signs from Beckett."

"Then I'm gone."

"Be careful."

Silent. But Lucas was still at home standing in his place without moving a bit. Even the Northern Commander behind him was astonished by Lucas' far-from-usual attitude.

This Lucas with whom he often saw, like the figure of two different people!

Eve frowned. "Is there a problem?"

"Can .. You give me a little spirit. We're gonna be apart for a couple of days, right."

"In what way?"

"It." Lucas patted his cheek then chuckled amusedly as he knew how Eve's awkward expression looked at him. "Again, yeah. Promise is no more."

"Th-that ..." Eve glanced at Eris painstakingly.

"Oh, I get it." Without Eve's permission, Lucas manages to steal a kiss on both cheeks. The girl was really embarrassed, the red curls even crept to her ears. Lucas was getting excited to see it. He brought Eve into his warm embrace, leaving Eris grunting while looking away.

"Hey, good at stealing opportunities in narrowness, yeah. Quickly go there, your troops have long been waiting at the front gate."

"Yes, I know." Lucas pouting. "Tomorrow afternoon you should've arrived at the camp, got it?"

"Yes, chief. I understand," said Eve perfunctorily.

"It's so sweet." For the last time, Lucas gave a gentle swipe at the top of his head while smiling warmly like the morning sun. Tell ... which woman would not be wronged if treated so specially by someone as great as Lucas? Eve was eager to shout happily, but there was still Eris not far from them.

"Don't stay here long or I'm jealous of the Northern Commander."

Eris who had heard Lucas' last words before he stomped the horse's bridle was flabbergasted. No need to be jealous, Eris never interested in women whose hobby is just makeup. She is a lady from no family.

"You're the Northern Commander, right?"

"I, Miss." Although upset, but Eris still trying to be patient and be kind.

"Your job now is to watch the sky. If there's even a slight oddity from the South side, report immediately."

"Well, is there another task?"

"While it's just that," Eve replied as she folded her hands together in front of her chest.

"And, yes, I never asked the Chief to order you to be my bodyguard. Not at all. Actually I can still do everything by myself but he still insisted. I accept you not for fear of being alone, but for not wanting to make her anxious. So don't worry, you don't have to massage my feet. After the task of watching the sky is done, please go join the others and leave me alone."

Eris remained silent. Didn't expect Eve would dare to say that to him. It seemed wrong if she judged Eve as a spoiled princess because from the looks of it, it was quite the opposite. This girl had much greater courage than a girl her age.

Standing beside him, perhaps Eris would reconsider.

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It started the war, guys. What preparations have Eve prepared?

Knights Nyx vs Brodsway, who do you think will win😆

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