Chapter 89: Amidst the fluttering petals, playing the role of Princess Eleanor...

Princesses sent to marry foreign rulers are often perceived as fragile and tearful.

However, the wise Princess Norlana created many useful things in those three years.

The drugs she and her fellow scholars developed saved many lives, and she built basic schools for popular education and universities for scholars in the remote Enlin region.

Her countless achievements were transformed into gold leaf on the statue, making the princess's image even more radiant and inviolable.

So, in the meantime, Princess Eleanor's rumored chaotic private life actually made her seem somewhat "lovable and approachable."

[Hey, maybe I can get my hands on her too?]

Many people who have heard the chaotic legends of Hetuya develop similar delusions.

They knew nothing about poison or anything like that; all they knew was that poor Alisa was being manipulated by the princess.

When rumors of Attila murdering her mother spread to the outside world, this thorn in her side added an extra layer of allure to the charm of the "wise princess."

The actors on stage danced wildly, while the sailors took turns showering flowers—

Amidst the fluttering petals, the young girl dressed as Princess Eleanor makes a grand entrance.

She was truly a captivating beauty with alluring eyes. Her jet-black wig cascaded over her shoulders, and her amber eyes were clear and bright.

If anyone knew the real Princess Eleanor, they could only say, "Hey, Princess Nolana is more elegant... well, not as muscular either!"

Princess Eleanor, surrounded by the crowd, walks towards Alisa, who is wearing patched clothes, and the two embrace passionately in the center of the stage.

Two seconds later, the princess pushed Alisa away forcefully, sobbing, "Oh, oh, I'm sorry, I still can't forget my poor, poor Andra..."

"Hahahaha." The people in the audience laughed so hard they were pounding their chests and stamping their feet.

Although it's rumored that Princess Eleanor truly loved the original Crown Prince of Hetuya, and even made a vow in Baelai to retrieve her lover's body with a thousand gold coins... the young sailor playing the princess was a rascal, covering half his face with a handkerchief while winking at the people below.

"It's burning up..." A captain couldn't help but rub his lips, a strange sense of danger suddenly scurrying through his hair.

She turned her head left and right in fright, while everyone around her was laughing and drinking.

Could it be Lord Scarface...?

The blue-haired captain immediately looked at the strongest and most dangerous pirate king.

The king's eyes were fixed on the stage; he wasn't even looking in her direction.

Scarface rested one hand on her chin, in the exact same position as a few minutes earlier. She seemed to have maintained a serious expression throughout, watching the farce on stage with a very solemn demeanor.

Glug.

The blue-haired captain panicked and quickly turned his head back to continue watching the short drama.

The actors progressed very quickly; the weak "Alissa" lay limp in the tent, while the beautiful princess was dancing passionately with "Attila".

Eleanor would sometimes lean against Attila's chest, and other times flirt with the sailors playing the roles of Hetuan nobles.

She was warm and radiant, and everyone pressed their faces against hers affectionately, adorning her black wig with flower after flower.

"Oh dear, I can't get pregnant at this time. Otherwise, I won't be able to tell who's the mother!"

The actress clutched her stomach and said something that a real princess would never say.

She spun around on the stage a few times, and the story took another turn.

"Oh~ my dearest, most beloved Attila~"

"Eleanor," dressed in a thin dress, crawled away from the sleeping Alisa.

She ran out of the tent and leaped into Attila's arms, whining, "Oh dear, our affair has been discovered! We can't see each other anymore!"

Attila drew her longsword and strode out arrogantly: "It's nothing, I'll go kill that piece of trash!"

"Oh dear~ oh dear." The princess sang the legendary lines: "From now on, I will wear the Queen's crown. If you kill Alisa, then I—"

"What will you do?"

"I will marry King Hetuya!"

Hahahaha.

The people on stage stared at each other, then started dancing a comical dance together, while the audience below burst into laughter.

The sailors' actions were so enthusiastic and amusing that even the Pirate King's expression lost its seriousness, and he bit his lip, laughing so hard his lips trembled slightly.

What exactly is the dispute between Princess Eleanor and Attila and Alisa?

The pirates had no idea and could only try to interpret the most widely circulated rumors.

Attila rode a bamboo pole to the king and queen, and in the ensuing argument, stabbed King Hetuya with her sword.

The queen was pushed by King Hetuya and died. The king didn't last long either, as he was pierced through by Attila's sword.

......

The truth is naturally far from the rumors.

At least Attila did not discuss with Eleanor when to kill King Hetuya before taking action.

She felt that she and this venomous "wise princess" had a tacit understanding: "Unless you sleep together, it's best not to tell the other person anything you do."

She launched an attack on the royal court on a morning known only to her confidants and allies, intending to ambush and kill her mother who had gone hunting.

Things went very smoothly; her troops easily broke through the defenses and surrounded King Hetuya.

It was precisely because things were going so smoothly that Attila had a dangerous intuition.

[No, something's not right.]

She squinted, scanning the people before her: the person surrounded was indeed her mother, but weren't there too few people around her? Where were the others? Were these all the Imperial Guards left?

Attila swung his sword and killed a loyal general, his gaze sweeping over the crowd that had followed him.

Besides her former followers, chiefs from all over the land also risked their lives to come to her aid. They rushed over from the sidelines, eager to help her clip the wings protecting her mother.

No...something's not right.

Attila's pupils contracted: There were too many unfamiliar faces!

Indeed, she had specifically contacted many of them and persuaded them to come and help, even at a certain cost.

But during the negotiations, she realized that some people were simply impossible to persuade. All she wanted was for them not to interfere and to sit back and watch the fight after the incident.

There were so many people coming to help, some of whom shouldn't have come at all!

Attila felt a chill run down her spine; she was past the age where she thought, "Everyone loves me because I'm so amazing."

The truly beloved and charismatic person is—

Gesha.

She instinctively leaned back, avoiding her mother's deadly stab, but her left shoulder armor was ripped open by the force.

Knock knock!

My heart was suddenly constricted by a strange pain.

Hmm, could there be poison on Mother's knife?!

"Haaah—" Attila roared furiously, plunging the knife into Aguno's heart!

The flames destroyed the evidence of her patricide, and the crowd thronged around her as she quickly retreated.

Attila was on edge, showing no sign of relaxing.

She ordered her "allies" to disperse quickly, and then led her personal guards in a swift counterattack, heading towards the hill where Alisa was stationed!

......

Thump, thump thump.

Her heart was pounding, not from anger, but from a strange toxin traveling through her body via her blood vessels.

Attila was horrified to discover that the toxin seemed to have spread throughout her body much earlier, and now she was in pain all over her body!

Who is it...?

Eleanor!

A name suddenly came to mind.

This suspicion seems unreasonable. This wise princess is secretly known as the Uncrowned Queen. Everyone knows that she does not love Alisa, but is deeply devoted to "Attila, who looks like Andra".

Because... because all these reliable allies were brought together by Eleanor!

Attila clenched her teeth slowly: Ha, deep affection? This princess seems to take everyone at first sight!

It was Eleanor who poisoned him, it must have been her!

As Attila galloped at full speed, she became increasingly convinced: who else but Eleanor could have done this? Ha, to poison a noble blood without a sound... just how many times has she done this in secret?

She tore open the tent; it was empty.

Amidst the adjutant's heart-wrenching screams, an unexpected cavalry force broke through the horizon and charged towards the Hetuyas.

......

How exactly did King Norlana cross space and appear directly on the grassland? There are many different opinions on this.

Their firsthand information might have come from a servant or a soldier.

A sentence is constantly distorted in the process of being transmitted.

"Haha, only the princess who died young knows whether His Highness made Alisa a cuckold!"

"Pfft, you mean she's hiding under the bed?"

"No, no, no, maybe she's crying in the clouds, hehehe."

The people at the barbecue table were still chatting enthusiastically about the previous scenes, which featured a mix of meat and vegetables, while the stage play had already reached the final battle of the Hetuya War.

It is well known that King Norlana indulged in wine and women after ascending the throne, and it is impossible for a dead person to suddenly rise from the dead and teleport to an island to wreak havoc.

So they specially hired a professional actor at a high salary—a chubby dwarf—to play Eva.

She rode a grunting, fat pig onto the stage, followed by several sheep carrying empty boxes.

"Hahahaha!" Laughter erupted from the audience.

What could be more "touching" than a scene of a warrior who once dominated the grasslands in his youth, now, decades later, huffing and puffing as he carries grain for his daughter?

The old woman climbed off the pig, picked up two boxes, and walked toward Hetuya's cavalry.

Meanwhile, the two princesses and the princess dance in the background.

According to rumors, Eleanor and Alisa reconciled at this time, so on stage, "Eleanor" hugged "Alissa" and shouted at Attila: "No, I will not marry you. The one I truly love is Alisa!"

Attila brandished her longsword, sniffled, and sang in a coloratura style, shouting, "I've already killed my mother and mother for you, now you have no choice but to marry me!"

"Awooo~" Fat Eva slammed the two boxes on her shoulders down, turned around, mounted the wild boar, and roared, "You bastard, don't you dare bully my daughter!"

The wild boar clattered into the Hetuya cavalry, and the boar and its poles fell to the ground instantly.

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Fat Eva grabbed Attila's belt, and the two of them tumbled off the stage with a clatter, sticking out their tongues with a grunt, and then they were dead!

"Gaga gaga gaga—"

"Whoosh—"

......

On the vast grassland, Attila's face showed no trace of a smile.

The wind pressed down on the wild grass, and a troop of cavalry sliced ​​through her guards like butter.

She was too careless; they were so focused on taking down Alisa and Eleanor that they didn't maintain their formation at all.

Fortunately, Attila had rushed in first to settle scores, which gave him the opportunity to mount his horse and rejoin the battle.

Clang!

Her blade, aimed at the enemy, was blocked by another sword, and the two faced each other in a standoff.

Her jet-black hair swayed in the wind, and her golden amber eyes made Attila's heart sink.

not good!

Her arm was trembling violently; the poison had taken effect!

...Fortunately, the other party was the same.

As she trembled, she saw Eva's arm clearly.

Those were not the hands of a legendary hero as imagined, but rather a pair of old, withered arms, nearing death, like a bundle of dry firewood.

"Ha, you're about to die!"

Attila narrowed her eyes and suddenly felt an endless surge of power surging through her body.

Yes, she was poisoned.

But her noble bloodline and the powerful physique brought about by her third growth spurt gave her a long time to persevere and fight!

Since Eleanor was the one who poisoned him, she must still have the antidote.

Attila gave a cruel smile. How could she not even kill an old dog?

What's even more amazing is that this old dog also carries a dazzling array of honors.

Everyone will only know that King Attila of Hetuya killed King Eva of Norlana. Who will care whether this Eva was a former warrior or a decrepit old dog!

"Ha, Eleanor picked out some nice burial items for me."

Eva's hoarse laughter made Attila suddenly tilt her head back.

The young princess raised her knife, cursing as she did so—and a sharp blade hurtled towards her.