The atmosphere during the subsequent retreat was exceptionally relaxed. After a night of deep deliberation, Prince Herbert gradually compiled a list of personnel to be evacuated.

After repeated deliberations and reductions, he finally decided to keep about two combined royal legions and two mixed knight legions. As for the other noble knight orders, he ordered them to return to their respective fiefdoms.

The next afternoon, the long-standing tense state of war suddenly relaxed, and many knights and nobles found it difficult to adapt. As a result, when they assembled, the previous tension and order were completely gone.

However, Prince Herbert did not criticize them harshly. After the leading nobles arrived, he began to announce the list of people to be evacuated.

After all, not everyone takes military merit seriously. When some people heard their names appear on the retreat list, they couldn't help but smile with joy; but some people were frustrated and really didn't want to leave.

However, military orders were as strong as mountains, and no matter how unwilling one was, one had to obey them while in the army. Prince Herbert read the list slowly and unhurriedly. Almost all the nobles in the North were on the list of those to be evacuated, with the exception of Martin White.

Martin was not in a hurry when he heard that he was not on the evacuation list. He thought that this might be because of the previous agreement with the prince about the seed of life.

But Martin was patient, while Marquis Roderick was extremely anxious.

He secretly calculated that if he continued to delay like this, the wedding would probably have to be postponed until next year. Martin was a hot figure now, and if the wedding was postponed, the variables would be too great.

Earl White was equally anxious. He was worried about leaving Martin here alone to guard the place.

Count Carlos had been recuperating in the logistics department. When he came to the gathering this time, he found that Martin's name was not on the retreat list. He also wanted to find Prince Herbert to find out the truth.

So, Earl White, Earl Carlos and Marquis Roderick went together to find Prince Herbert.

The three of them came to the front of the tent and explained their purpose to the knight guarding the gate. After he went inside to report, they filed in.

Prince Herbert seemed to have anticipated their intentions. Before the three could speak, he spoke first, "I know why you're here. Martin can leave now, but his dragon knights must not. Consider this: Would Martin White leave alone?"

Upon hearing this, Earl White took a step forward and asked, "Your Highness, is this about the Seed of Life?"

Prince Herbert thought for a moment and responded, "This is only a small part of the reason. The war with the Dwarven Kingdom has not yet ended, and the division of territory is still unresolved. The sky combat force cannot be withdrawn."

"I believe there's no need for me to elaborate on the deterrent power of the Dragon Knight. After both parties sign the treaty in a few days, Martin can leave."

Upon hearing this, the three of them secretly breathed a sigh of relief. With the prince's words, it seemed the treaty would be signed soon. Then, the three of them bowed respectfully to the prince and withdrew.

In Martin's tent, Earl White, who had just returned from the prince, found Martin and told him the whole reason why he was left behind.

Martin nodded after hearing this. This was roughly the same as what he had guessed in his mind.

However, the war ended so hastily that Martin was filled with doubts, and he later expressed his confusion to Earl White.

Earl White said, "That's perfectly normal. Without your dragon knights, this war would have lasted for months. After all, there are more than just a few kingdoms on this continent."

"Once we devote all our national strength to this war, what will we do if other kingdoms seize the opportunity to attack our borders? Didn't you notice that none of the four dukes sent any troops to join the war?"

Martin thought about it carefully and realized that it was true.

Afterwards, Martin solemnly handed the seed of life to Earl White and asked him to pass it on to Wayne.

Earl White took it solemnly, hugged Martin tightly, and said earnestly, "Be sure to be safe. Your mother and I will be waiting for you to come home. If anything unexpected happens, forget about the agreement with the prince and let the dragon knight take you away."

Martin nodded in agreement, and the two chatted about family matters for a while before Earl White turned and left.

In the royal palace of King Charlemagne, a servant hurried in and respectfully reported to King Charlemagne that the elder of the mercenary guild wanted to see him, saying that he had something important to tell him.

Although King Charlemagne was full of doubts, he still agreed to let his servants lead him into the palace.

The elder of the Mercenary Guild entered the hall and bowed respectfully. Then, with a slightly solemn expression, he spoke, "Your Majesty, the Third Prince recently traveled to the Luoqiu Mountains to search for a certain potion. He specifically sought me out for this purpose, hoping that I could introduce him to the head of the local mercenary branch in the Luoqiu Mountains."

"After I made all the arrangements, he set off immediately. But now, I tried to contact the head of the Luoqiu Town Mercenary Branch, but the branch guard told me that they haven't seen him in a long time. In the past, the head was often missing, so the guard knight didn't take it seriously."

"But when I tried to contact the three princes, there was no response. I was worried that they might have met with misfortune, so I came to report this to Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, King Charlemagne gazed at the elder of the Mercenary Guild with a sharp gaze and asked, "What kind of magical potion is he looking for in the Fallen Autumn Mountains? Why is he going there in person?"

However, how could he reveal such a confidential matter as the Third Prince's contract with the dragon to the elders of the Mercenary Guild?

As expected, the elder knew nothing about this and could only shake his head in response to the king's repeated questions.

Upon seeing this, King Charlemagne said, "I will send someone to investigate the follow-up matters. You can leave first." The elder saluted again and slowly withdrew.

King Charlemagne sat in a luxurious chair, lost in thought. What on earth had the Third Prince been doing?

Could it be that his actions were involved in something, so that he and the person in charge were silenced?

Thinking of this, the king raised his hand and gestured to the shadows behind him. A dark figure emerged quietly, and the king whispered to the figure to get to the bottom of the matter.