Chapter 424: Crown Prince Jialete

"Greetings, Father!"

In Bruno's study, Crown Prince Jialete knelt on one knee to offer his greetings to his father.

This prince possessed the golden-brown hair and purple pupils characteristic of the Auduin Royal Family, though due to the practice of a special Battle Qi Secret Tome, his hair color was streaked with the same purple as his eyes.

Jialete's physique was very tall, especially when set off by a suit of golden armor; ordinary people felt a sense of immense oppression in his presence.

"Haha, my son, rise quickly."

Bruno smiled as he stepped forward to help the kneeling Jialete up.

This king, dressed in fine robes, appeared so petite before his son, yet Bruno felt no oppression at all; his eyes were filled with nothing but affection and approval.

It was true that the outside world criticized his strength, fearing he would be stuck at the Silver rank for life.

But his son made up for his lack of strength.

All along, Bruno had regarded Jialete as his pride!

"It has been over three years since we father and son last met, hasn't it?"

Bruno gripped Jialete's arm and led him to a sofa to the side to sit down. "How is life on the frontier? Are you doing well?"

Jialete revealed a faint smile, though it was clear he was a man who rarely smiled.

"Everything is well with my life there, Father need not worry too much."

He said, "However, the Tricia Kingdom has not been very peaceful lately. The suddenly emerged 'Holy Storm' organization has occupied nearly the area of a principality with extreme speed, and Tamriel seems unable to resist."

"This is a good thing!"

The smile on Bruno's face never ceased; such great turmoil in the Tricia Kingdom was giving Auduin an opportunity.

"However, the founding celebration is coming up soon, and before then, we should enjoy the festivities. As for the operation against the Tricia Kingdom, we will discuss it with several dukes and Marquis Lulansi after the celebration."

The three great dukes plus the Marquis of Wushan Territory—these were the top-tier nobles of Auduin.

Jialete hesitated for a moment; according to his personality, such matters should be discussed and determined first. How could a celebration be more important than defeating an enemy?

But since his father had already made the decision, he could only follow the arrangements.

It was only a matter of a few days anyway; it would pass soon.

"I heard that Marquis Lulansi has recovered, and has even broken through to become a Silver Moon Knight?"

Jialete said, "I have long heard of the bravery and strength of the former Thunder Marquis; it seems I may have a chance to experience it this time."

Bruno understood his son; with his superior talent, he loved to spar with the strong.

"That will depend on whether Lulansi gives you the chance to challenge him."

Bruno said with a smile, "However, I think you could go and challenge his grandson, who is also your future brother-in-law, Ronin Wushan."

Brother-in-law?

Jialete was unaware of this matter. "Are you talking about Blanche's?"

Bruno nodded; as of today, he could reveal this marriage alliance.

"During this celebration, I will announce the engagement between your sister Blanche and Ronin."

Jialete nodded.

"Over these years, the rumors about Blanche have caused some negative impact on you and the Royal Family. Now that she can be married off, this is a good thing for everyone."

"The Wushan Family is a top-tier noble family of the Kingdom, yet they have never intermarried with the Royal Family. Letting Blanche marry into the Wushan Family is a good choice."

He was not interested in what kind of person Ronin was, as long as Blanche could be married off without losing the Royal Family's face.

It was just that Bruno's words from a moment ago left him confused.

"Father, you asked me to challenge Ronin, Lulansi's grandson. He should only be about twenty years old, right? Does someone of that age deserve to be my opponent?"

Bruno laughed, "Ronin is quite extraordinary!"

He turned and sat on the sofa nearby. "Buluoer saw it with his own eyes: Ronin used a secret technique to kill Aosen, the severed-hand man who became a Silver Moon Knight through abnormal channels. He suspects that this brother-in-law of yours, who is not yet twenty, possesses the strength of the late Meteor rank, or even the Silver Moon rank!"

Jialete frowned, his expression tightening: "A Silver Moon rank under twenty years old, are you sure?"

Bruno nodded. "You know Buluoer; his judgment will not be far off."

Jialete's brow furrowed even deeper.

"The Lord of Wushan Territory, Lulansi, is a Silver Moon Knight, and his combat power is extraordinary. His grandson actually possesses such strength at nineteen."

He looked at Bruno: "If one does not count the strength of followers and only considers the combat power of a single family, the Wushan Family ranks at the forefront."

Even for the Auduin Family, only Jialete had reached the Meteor rank; if Duke Feilunsi, who changed his name to Greg, was counted, then there were two.

But compared to a nineteen-year-old Silver Moon Knight, they were far behind.

"This Ronin..."

Jialete's thoughts were heavy; although the other party was his brother-in-law, this person's potential made him somewhat uneasy.

Bruno seemed to know what his son wanted to say.

"The current environment is not good. Screaming Island, Moonlight Valley, the Vila Principality, and even your uncle Feilunsi—these people are getting very close. A powerful Wushan Territory is what we need."

Jialete narrowed his eyes, a faint murderous aura appearing on his body. "These restless people should all be suppressed!"

Although he said that, he knew it was not the time yet.

Now that the Tricia Kingdom was in chaos, it was the time for Auduin to take advantage of the situation.

Once the armistice agreement was torn up, the Aoerlante Continent would be plunged into an all-out war.

The Royal Family could not take on everyone alone; they needed to borrow the strength of all forces, such as the Vila Principality and the Feilunsibao Principality.

Once they unified the continent like Aoerlante the Great in the future, if these people restrained themselves, that would be that; if they still colluded and harbored evil intentions, it would not be too late to suppress them then.

Although Ronin was excellent, he could not cause an impact in the short term.

Even if the other party promoted to the Sun rank before Jialete, the latter had the confidence to deal with him.

Adding up all the strong individuals on the Royal Family's side, a single Sun rank could not defy the heavens.

There were only the two of them, father and son, in the study, so there were no major scruples about what was said.

Bruno said, "I asked you to try challenging Luoning just to see exactly what level his strength has reached, so that we have an idea in our minds."

Jialete thought for a moment and said, "I understand. Once he arrives at Golden Feather City, I will find him in private to test him. To be honest, such strength at nineteen sounds too incredible!"

"The Wubei Territory has a type of Magic Potion that can enhance a Knight's strength."

Bruno stated his own guess, "Perhaps Luoning's natural talent is already extraordinary, and with the aid of Magic Potion, that is why he has grown so quickly."

"Oh? There is actually such a Magic Potion?"

Jialete's eyes lit up.

Strength was this Crown Prince's pursuit from childhood to adulthood.

Over these years, it was not that he had not tried all sorts of Magic Potions, but to be honest, the results were minimal.

If Luoning's strength improvement relied on Magic Potion, then this type of potion must also be able to help him go further.

"In that case, I must have a good talk with him even more." (End of chapter)