Chapter 15: Land of Legends
"In contrast, Hecarim is of a noble family, handsome, and of noble character."

“And Ledros was of humble origin, of rough features, dark skin, and not handsome.”

""In terms of being well-matched, Hecarim is the one who is most suitable for me.""

""However.""

“In fact, I am not the kind of person who judges people by appearance, and I don’t have any class discrimination.”

“I like it very much. I like Ledros’s simplicity and courage very much.”

"I like him so much, just like the stars' admiration for the night sky. I long to greet the morning light and morning glow with him at every dawn."

"I like you so much that I can't help but imagine the beautiful and romantic scene we will have together."

"But unfortunately, fate is always surprisingly absurd and ridiculous."

"Over the years, I have been constantly reminding myself not to have too much intimate communication and contact with him."

"I have been trying my best to suppress the throbbing in my heart."

"Perhaps, the best destination for both of us is to become"

"A close friend who will live and die together."

"As for Hecarim, I am not opposed to marrying him."

“I walked with him among the dead that day. He was a gentleman and showed a very humorous side.”

"He showed concern for my injury and sincerely congratulated me on my victory."

""In fact, at the celebration banquet that night, when other knight commanders ridiculed me for forming a civilian army, he even helped me out.""

"In my eyes, he is also an upright person."

“So, I have a good impression of him.”

"This fiancé looks pretty good."

See here.

The audience showed painful expressions.

"Alas, it was a wrong decision after all."

I thought something was going to happen between Hecarim and Ledros.

But there was nothing.

It can only be seen from Callista's inner monologue.

She accepted Hecarim's invitation that day.

And, it seems.

She was very satisfied with Hecarim's performance.

"Sister Ka, you like Ledros so much, why do you still have feelings for Hecarim?"

"Well, maybe in her eyes, both of them are very upright."

"Integrity? The murderer? Are you kidding me?"

"Sister Ka was definitely deceived by his disguised appearance!"

"My big silly Ledros, woooo"

"At the celebratory dinner, the assassin attacked Viego with a poisoned dagger."

"I sensed it in advance and used my spear to knock the dagger away."

""However.""

"Viego was saved, but I killed Queen Isolde."

"The dagger cut her arm, the poison spread, and she soon fell into a coma."

"Viego was angry and desperate, and I felt extremely guilty."

"I know that if anything happens to Isolde, Viego will go crazy and will most likely drag the entire country into the abyss."

""During that period, he almost emptied the palace treasury just to find an antidote to cure Isolde.""

"But it's all in vain."

"The royal doctors were helpless, and sorcerers from all over the country were also at a loss."

"Seeing Isolde's condition worsen rapidly, Viego was heartbroken. From then on, he ignored the affairs of state and stayed by her side. "

On the sickbed in the palace, Isolde's eyes were closed and her face was pale.

The poison was still raging in her body.

Her expression was sometimes calm, sometimes in pain.

Viego slumped on the edge of the bed, his face haggard, with nothing but empty holes in his sunken eyes.

Suddenly, Isolde murmured in her sleep, "Viogo?"

"My dear, I'm here." Viego responded softly.

Isolde's voice was weak and confused. "I seem to be drowning. I slipped under the water and couldn't breathe. There were people in robes standing nearby, but they refused to save me. They just... watched from the sidelines."

Viego held her hand tightly and comforted her: "It was a dream, dear. Just a nightmare."

Isolde's eyes were distracted, but when she saw Kalista hiding in the dark, she suddenly showed joy:

"Carly?"

Callista stepped out from the darkness and responded with a smile: "Your Majesty the Queen."

Isurde said weakly but with great relief: "It's great that you can come!"

She leaned towards Viego: "Honey, can you do me a favor?"

Viego's voice trembled slightly: "Of course, I can do anything you ask me to do."

"Can you help me find Gwen? She was always there for me when I was sick as a kid."

"Of course, dear, I'll give the order right away."

Isolde's eyes widened. "Can you go in person? She is my treasure."

Viego looked embarrassed. He didn't want to leave Isolde for even a second.

"It's okay. Carly is with me. She will protect me."

Viego looked at Callista and thought for a moment before reluctantly agreeing, "Okay, I'll be back soon."

After Viego left, Callista asked, "Gwen? Your friend?"

"An excuse to speak to you alone." Isolde shook her head. "Although Viego won't accept it, I am dying."

Isolde looked solemn, as if he wanted to make arrangements for his final arrangements.

"Viego was extremely controlling and paranoid, and his fits of rage were getting worse."

"He said he needed me, and that he wouldn't exist without me."

"You must help him accept the fact that I'm leaving and support him to move on. Otherwise, I can hardly imagine what he will do."

"Read it! I've read this paragraph before."

"It's still a little different. This time it's from Callista's perspective."

"Isolde was able to be so calm in the face of death. It made me sad."

"Alas, love tragedy, why is the theme of the first round like this? The organizers are deliberately trying to make us cry."

"So. Who is Gwen? Isolde's best friend? Or sister?"

"A doll, I guess."

"Shh, this section isn't over yet, keep reading."

"On the third day after that night, Viego conveyed to me the imperial decree for an audience."

"He told me with great surprise that he had found a way to cure Isolde."

"The solution is hidden in the legendary place of the Eternal Sea - Fukumitsu Island."

"He plans to send Hecarim and the Iron Legion to search for it."

“And in order to make Hecarim his own, he asked me to marry Hecarim tomorrow.”

"Although it was a surprise to me, I was not too resistant because I had prepared myself mentally beforehand."

"However, I am very worried about Hecarim going out. I am afraid that they will be out of control and bring disaster to the countries along the way, so I decided to go and find the Blessed Isles myself."

"I want to wait until I return to discuss my marriage with Hecarim."

"Viego agreed."

(End of this chapter)