Lord of the Oasis

The loneliness of being a monarch, in these days. Kant understood more and more deeply.

Maybe this is also related to his requirements for himself. In the face of genius politicians, it also requires certain sacrifices in order to get the gains they want.

In contrast, the king of the Elf Kingdom next door seemed to be doing much better.

While Kant was thinking carefully about the differences between himself and the Elf King, the Elf King unexpectedly visited.

The news reached the palace a few days before the Elf King and his party arrived at the gates of the Calradian Empire.

"Why is it so sudden?" Kant thought silently in his heart after listening to the messenger's message.

The status of the Elf Kingdom and the Empire of Calradia in this field can be said to be neck and neck.

Moreover, there are frequent military and commercial exchanges between the two countries. It can be considered a strong relationship.

Even if the other party announces a sudden visit, the Elf King is the leader of a country and has traveled thousands of miles to come. Kant also had to go to the city gate to greet him.

After instructing subordinates to make relevant preparations.

Kant rode on horseback and led the entire guard team to the city gate to greet him on the day the Elf King arrived.

The Elf King probably didn't expect that Kant would come in person. When he saw Kant in person, he couldn't help but be filled with surprise.

The two were reminiscing about old times while riding, and talked about the development of the Elf Kingdom and Cumberland on horseback.

After arriving at the palace, Kant invited the Elf King to take a seat in the Council Hall. And asked the attendants to prepare tea to relieve the heat.

The two sat opposite each other and rested for a while.

Kant finally asked: "Does His Highness the Elf King come in person this time to tell you something very important?"

"I came here mainly for two things: the first thing is to express belated congratulations to the Calradian Empire. The second thing is to explain to you, Lord Kant, the reason for the belated congratulations." The Elf King responded directly without further delay.

"It has been more than three months since the founding of the country. His Highness the Elf King wanted to visit in person, but he could not arrive in time. It must be because of some affairs. I wonder what kind of difficulties the Elf Kingdom has encountered?" Kant analyzed it after some analysis. , asked.

In his heart,

I vaguely feel that the troubles encountered by the Elf Kingdom are also related to the Calradian Empire.

"This predicament has something to do with Cumberland." The Elf King glanced at Kant with admiration and continued: "The seaport in the Elf Kingdom has been built for more than a hundred years. During this period, every six For ten years, we will follow the instructions of the craftsmen from the dwarf country and ask them to come for maintenance and inspection. Because this is a practice that countries that employ dwarf craftsmen must implement. But this year, we have not been able to contact the people from the dwarf country."

Kant was slightly surprised when he heard the words 'dwarf country'. He waited until he listened to all the Elf King's words. Kant couldn't help but mention: "I heard that the people of the Dwarf Kingdom have moved away from their original addresses. Maybe..."

The Elf King listened to Kant's words, shook his head and said: "They moved because the orcs occupied their territory. I know this too. The dwarfs sent us a letter to inform us of their new address, and they just waited for us to follow the address. When we searched for them, we couldn’t find them.”

"I didn't expect that they moved to avoid the war." Kant asked in surprise: "Then where did they go?"

"We don't know this either. The investigation has lasted for several months and we still haven't come up with any results. So I want to use the power of the Calradia Empire to help find their traces." The Elf King requested.

Kant frowned while thinking, and he recalled the time when he stayed in Cumberland. The days spent with Vivian and those dwarf craftsmen. I recalled the complicated emotions in the eyes of the other dwarf craftsmen every time they looked at Vivian.

Now combined with the facts at that time, everything can be explained.

Vivian's hand must have been injured while participating in the battle. Although the dwarf said it harshly. But in fact, he is kind-hearted by nature, doesn't like fighting, and is relatively timid. For them, instead of fighting the invading foreign enemies and leaving themselves covered with injuries, it is better to cherish their own hands, voluntarily give up the land, and build a new home elsewhere.

And Vivian should be one of the few dwarfs who resolutely resisted and participated in the actual struggle. In the eyes of other dwarfs who gave up resisting, she should be both loved and treated as an alien even if she is regarded as an alien. Object of respect.

Therefore, when Vivian is the leader, no dwarf will want to disobey her orders.

Kant pieced together all his previous memories.

The dwarf craftsmen indeed brought many twists and turns to Cumberland unintentionally.

Kant didn't know how deep the bond between the dwarf country and the elf country was, which allowed the elf king to trek in the desert for nearly half a month and come to Calradia to ask for help.

However, based on Kant's temperament, now that he knows that something like this has happened to a nation that has helped him, he will not sit back and ignore it.

After much thought.

Kant solemnly said to the Elf King: "I have worked with the craftsmen of the dwarf tribe for a period of time. Since they may be in danger, Calradia will definitely help investigate the facts. Your Highness, the Elf King, don't worry."

"Thank you, Lord Kant." The Elf King finally relaxed his nervous expression. Thank you Kant.

There should be a banquet prepared for His Highness the Elf King in the palace in the evening.

At that time, ministers from both countries will be invited to come.

Thinking of this, Kant stopped asking the Elf King about the information currently held by the Elf Kingdom. Instead, he was told to quickly return to his residence and rest.

After all, it's not too early now.

The Elf King understood the meaning of Kant's words, and after saying goodbye to each other, he let the guards lead the way out of the palace.

The palace is brightly lit at night.

Kant was frightened again by the battle of the Ministry of Rites.

After dressing up in fine clothes and walking to the banquet room, I was thinking about whether to evacuate this group of people from the Ministry of Etiquette.

Stepping into the threshold of the banquet hall, the ministers of the two countries who were originally sitting stood up one after another and saluted Kant.

Kant waved his hand and motioned for them to sit down.

Then he climbed up the stairs and sat on the main seat. Next to his table was the Elf King's seat.

"His Royal Highness the Elf King."

Hearing the greetings from the crowd, Kant raised his head and looked towards the door.

The Elf King walked in wearing a yellow brocade robe.

Kant made a gesture and asked the attendant beside him to go down to pick up His Highness the Elf King.

His Highness the Elf King didn't seem to know where his position was. He waited until the guards came to him and respectfully invited him to take a seat, then he walked towards Kant with a smile on his face.