Chapter 306: Sharp tongues and swords

Beating a wolf with a hemp stalk—both sides are afraid!

Following Prince Kalaier to the training ground, the pirates tied together with hemp ropes in front of them were all famous figures on wanted posters. Now, they sat on the ground, bruised and dejected, just because a large portion of them were making a living following the Duke.

"Your Highness, are these the pirates you just told me about?"

Duke Ross spoke word by word, his face turning from composure at the beginning to looking ugly.

Duke Ross knew that Prince Kalaier had people investigating the pirates and smuggling on the island, and one could even say he was allowing it.

Duke Ross did not believe that Prince Kalaier would dare to turn against him after figuring out his strength.

"Yes, yes! After all, the matter of the 'Golden King' has caused you much trouble, Duke. We can only help a little. Besides, cracking down on pirates is the national policy of our Lisi Kingdom, isn't it?"

The matter had been forcibly brought to the table by Vivian. Kalaier knew he couldn't be weak now. Rather than retreating and having the other side see through his reality and swallow him up, it was better to use Vivian's momentum to deter the other side.

"National policy! Hehehe, of course, the Prince is right. This time, I really have to thank the Prince for his help!"

"You're welcome, you're welcome! Everything is for the kingdom!"

"Everything... for... the kingdom!"

Prince Kalaier and Duke Ross talked and laughed, shouting "Everything for the kingdom" together; the scene was harmonious and natural. Moreover, under the Prince's repeated refusal, Duke Ross still sent out generous bounties, which profoundly expressed the Lisi Kingdom and Pales Governor's Office's firm support and iron-fisted execution of the national policy of cracking down on pirates!

"Duke, happy times are always short! Now, thanks to your help, the 'Golden King' has been completely repaired, so I should continue my journey to complete His Majesty the King's mission!"

Prince Kalaier looked regretful, then immediately looked resolute.

The richness of his expressions and his high-level acting skills made one have to admire him.

"Ah!" Duke Ross was shocked, the reluctance to part with a close friend overflowing in his words. "Has time passed so quickly? Although the time spent with the Prince was quite short, in this period, the Prince's demeanor and methods have truly firmly convinced me!"

"The Duke is too polite! Kalaier is just a junior who doesn't understand anything. I still have to thank the Duke for his help!"

"Sigh! The Prince is joking! In such a short time, the Prince has taught me a firm lesson. You are truly a young hero! Unfortunately... sigh! His Majesty the King's order is important. Although I am very reluctant to part with the Prince, I dare not stop the Prince from serving His Majesty the King!"

Sharp tongues and swords are naturally the basic qualities of a politician, but the Prince was young after all, and such tug-of-war still wore out his patience.

"Duke, we are setting sail tomorrow morning! Thank you for your help during this time!"

"Tomorrow morning! So urgent? Sigh! Alright, big things come first!" Duke Ross tightly held Prince Kalaier's hands. "Since the Prince is leaving tomorrow morning, let us hold a grand farewell banquet tonight!"

Duke Ross's proposal was reasonable and decent and conformed to the rules of conduct for nobles; Prince Kalaier naturally couldn't refuse.

"I will look forward to it very much!"

Prince Kalaier ended the pleasant conversation with Duke Ross and brought back the good news of holding a banquet. Sure enough, when Vivian heard the news of the banquet, she was so happy that she even forgot about the bounty.

However, the Prince naturally wouldn't embezzle Miss Vivian's bounty; after all, it was also obtained from the Governor's Office.

When the Prince sent over more than ten thousand gold coins with a "please praise me" attitude, he didn't get the surprise and gratitude he had imagined from Miss Vivian, and couldn't help but feel a little lost.

Vivian just smiled and nodded in thanks; her level of happiness didn't reach one percent of hearing the news of the banquet.

"Miss Vivian captured hundreds of pirates and sent them to the Governor's Office to collect rewards," "The bounty is as high as thirty thousand gold coins," "The Prince will set sail tomorrow morning," "The Governor's Office will hold a grand banquet tonight to see off the Prince"—following "Miss Vivian wreaking havoc in the pirate paradise," gossip after gossip spread rapidly across the Pales Archipelago.

The Pales Archipelago has always been lively, but it's truly rare to be as lively as this period!

The red sun sets into the sea, night falls!

The Pales Archipelago has undercurrents surging!

Inside the manor where the Prince's party was staying at the Governor's Office, Vivian, who was releasing excess energy on the training ground, and Agasha, who was quietly supporting her chin and accompanying her, formed a beautiful picture, making Prince Kalaier, who came to call them to the banquet, stare in a daze.

"Your Highness, you're here! Is it time to attend the banquet?"

Agasha's gentle words woke up the man who was dazed by beauty, and the brave knight blushed to his ears.

"Yes... yes, it's time! I... I... these are clothes... the Governor's Office... Duke Ross admires Miss Vivian very much and had people send over evening gowns, saying they are local specialty costumes. I looked at them and they are indeed very beautiful, so I sent them over."

The maid brought out two evening gowns similar to dance dresses. The gowns were brightly colored with soft lines, and the design of the tulle overlay and metal buckles made the gowns both gorgeous and dignified; they were indeed very beautiful costumes.

"New clothes? I just happened to sweat a little. Sasha, let's go take a bath!"

"Hoo!"

Watching the two women leave together, Prince Kalaier couldn't help but let out a sigh.

In the entire fleet, the only people Duke Ross cared about were two and a half people: Prince Kalaier, Miss Vivian, and the old astrologer Altaros. Others were not in his eyes at all, so naturally, he wouldn't prepare two evening gowns.

Agasha's set was prepared by Prince Kalaier urgently after receiving the gowns; a true gentleman naturally wouldn't let a lady be embarrassed.

Sure enough, the bright red complemented Vivian's tall figure and lively personality, and the fruit green made Agasha's cuteness even three points more beautiful!

Vivian and Agasha's demeanor made the group of noblewomen at the Governor's Office unable to lift their heads, which also made everyone recognize the beauty of the girl who had always been quietly following behind Vivian.

However, Duke Ross didn't care; he had seen too many beautiful women. Only strength could make him look at them differently.

Sure enough, even though Vivian had started her gluttonous eating action again, she still made Duke Ross pay attention and be vigilant, but Miss Agasha, who was elegant and quiet on the side, could not get the Duke's attention.

It wasn't just the Duke; in fact, there was probably no one on Pales Island now who didn't know Miss Vivian. Everyone felt that Miss Vivian's current image was an expression of true temperament, perfect!

The banquet continued, with wine and food being exchanged, and the nobles were all smiling like flowers!

Until...

"My Lord! Not good, Duke! The criminals... have escaped from prison!" ===== CHAPTER 307 =====