Cumberland looked towards Waiheke Island in the distance and said as if he had just realized something, "You mean something is happening in the south that is forcing these sea creatures to flee to the north?"
Todd sighed slightly: "I have issued a strict order regarding what happened in the south, forbidding anyone from leaking information, precisely to prevent unrest within the kingdom."
Emerson nodded in agreement, saying, "Your Majesty's decision is correct. The kingdom already has enough troubles to deal with."
Cumberland sighed: "In that case, I will take on the role of overall commander of the operation and do my best to coordinate the relationship between the Knights and the Crusade."
Todd said, "Remember, taking over the capital of Tero is only the first step. How to manage the relationship between the church, the secular royal family, and the nobles is the most important thing in this battle. I hope to obtain a stable and friendly occupied territory, so that the Dragon Kingdom can deal with other more important matters with minimal pressure."
Cumberland nodded.
After bowing to the King and taking his leave, Cumberland picked up the register on the table and followed Emerson toward the door of the audience chamber. The old knight reached the door, then suddenly remembered something and turned to Todd, saying, "Your Majesty, about that matter I mentioned to you before..."
"turn down."
Todd said to Cumberland without hesitation, "No one in the entire kingdom knows more about war than you. Now is not the time for you to retire!"
Perhaps realizing his words had been too harsh, Todd softened his tone, speaking in a half-joking manner: "Cumberland, think about it. If you were to be far from the army, spending your days doing nothing, that kind of life might be more unbearable than death. So cherish the days you have now. Perhaps... perhaps the time you dedicate to this country in the future will be longer than the time I, the king, will spend..."
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