Chapter 396: Two Groups
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"Grevith! What are you doing?"
Just as the eldest prince was about to give the order to capture Gervis, Alice rode out of the camp with her men on a warhorse.
Seeing that Gervis and the eldest prince were on the verge of a fight, Alice quickly rode forward and asked Gervis.
"Nothing, I just went out to practice, and when I was returning to the camp, His Royal Highness the First Prince stopped me and wouldn't let me in!"
"My Lord, what do you want from Gervis?"
Alice frowned. She didn't have a good impression of the eldest prince, especially after what happened at Glory Manor last time. Now seeing the eldest prince with so many people surrounding Gervis, he didn't look at him well.
"Grevith, you better be careful!"
The eldest prince did not say much. Seeing Alice leading a group of Rose Knights, he knew it was impossible to capture Gervis now, so he said something harsh, then turned his horse's head and headed towards the camp.
Of course, he would not speak out his guesses about Gervis and Caroline in public. After all, it was related to his face.
And at present, he is just speculating and suspecting, without any evidence.
Seeing the eldest prince say something harsh and turn away, Gervis snorted coldly and didn't say anything else.
If this matter gets out of hand, it will cause trouble for Alice. Ending it like this now is the best outcome, so Gervis doesn't want to create any more trouble for the time being.
As for being hated by the eldest prince, Gervis didn't care at all. In fact, he and the eldest prince had a grudge in the Glory Manor. Even if today's incident was taken into account, it would be like a debt of many debts.
"Let's go, Gervis! We're going back to camp!"
Seeing the eldest prince leave directly, Alice didn't care much and said something to Gervis.
At this moment, Ike and others were following behind Alice's team, and the unicorn was also brought along.
Gervis nodded, climbed onto the unicorn's back swiftly, and left the camp with Alice.
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"Grevith, what happened just now?"
After leaving the camp, Gervis and Alice walked slowly side by side, and Alice then asked about what had just happened.
"I was just about to go for a walk in the woods by the river, but I didn't expect to see Caroline crying alone by the river..."
Gervis did not hide anything from Alice and told her in detail how Caroline cried alone by the river, then tried to commit suicide, and how he had no choice but to jump into the water and rescued her.
Of course, for the sake of the harmonious relationship between himself and Alice, and to avoid causing Alice more trouble, Gervey concealed the fact that he gave Caroline artificial respiration and was "knocked" against the wall on the grass.
Alice frowned slightly after hearing what Gervis said, and then said.
"Caroline was a very strong girl when she was young, but since she became an adult, she has been able to endure this in order to become the queen!"
"Grevith, why didn't you tell the eldest prince what happened just now? After all, you saved Caroline's life! He should be thanking you!"
Alice did not doubt the truth of Gervis' words, nor did she expect that Gervis and Caroline had just staged an erotic scene on the grass.
After all, Caroline has been working hard for the position of queen over the years, and in order to maintain her body purity, it is impossible for Caroline to have any relationship with other men.
"I'm too lazy to say!"
Gervis was a little unhappy. How could it be possible that he was asked to explain to the eldest prince?
Not to mention anything else, Gervis remembered what happened at Glory Manor a few days ago.
If it weren't for the Lord of the North, I might have ended this second life by then.
One day, he was ready to take revenge.
"I know you men are all very proud."
Alice heard the dissatisfaction in Gervis's words and rolled her eyes at him before continuing.
"But Gervis, the eldest prince is a bit narrow-minded, and he treats Caroline like a forbidden fruit. Now that the eldest prince has misunderstood you, you and the eldest prince have completely formed a grudge. The next southern expedition will be very troublesome!"
"What's the trouble?"
When Gervis heard Alice speak so seriously, he also became serious.
Gervis knew Alice's character very well. If this cold goddess said there was trouble, then there really was trouble.
Alice never exaggerates or tells lies.
"The king has just discussed with our eight earl families and made a decision. In the next southern expedition, we will split into two groups to attack the Principality of Alban."
"One route is for the main elite forces of the eight earls to advance from the front, and the other route is for you vassals to act together and advance from the side."
Alice slowly and in detail told Gervis the reason.
"Divide into two groups? Then who will be the commander of our group? Will it be the eldest prince Derek?"
Gervis immediately guessed what the trouble Alice was talking about was, and it was definitely not good news.
"Yes, the commander of your group is the eldest prince!"
Alice nodded, confirming Gervis's guess.
“What a hassle!”
Gervis frowned.
If it were him alone, he would not worry too much. Even if the eldest prince wanted to trick him, he could just run away. After all, he was a noble and Alice's husband. In the end, the worst that could happen was that he would not get any benefits.
But the problem is that I will be taking my subordinates with me at that time. I can escape, but my subordinates cannot.
If the eldest prince really wants to deal with me, he will definitely use all kinds of means.
Moreover, the king's decision cannot be changed at this moment. The only thing Gervis can do now is to minimize his own constraints.
"Grevith, how about this? You pretend to be sick tomorrow and stay in the camp. Then you can follow my team."
Seeing Gervis frowning in thought, Alice thought for a while and made a suggestion to Gervis.
"no!"
Upon hearing Alice's suggestion, Gervis immediately shook his head and rejected this idea.
It’s not that Alice’s proposal is not feasible. This proposal can indeed save Gervis from having to go to war. After all, Alice is his nominal lord.
Even if Gervis sleeps in the tent every day during the following battle, there will be no problem as long as Alice doesn't say anything.
The reason why Gervis rejected this method without hesitation was that if he chose to do so, he would not get any spoils next.
Since the king and the eight earls were going to attack with their elite troops, there was naturally no place for Gervis, a small nobleman of unknown origin, to use his talents.
How can we get spoils if we don't participate in the battle? Without spoils, wouldn't Gervis suffer a great loss in this southern expedition?
Gervis has already tasted the sweetness of success from the battle of Baiyan City today, and he cannot waste the first merit reward he won with great difficulty.
"Alice, I need to participate in the battle. I need a lot of spoils and captives to develop my territory."
Gervais explained.
"But then the eldest prince will probably take the opportunity to make things difficult for you!"
Hearing the firmness in Gervis's tone, Alice couldn't help but speak worriedly.
"I'm not worried about the eldest prince's troubles, I'm worried about my father and my subordinates!"
Gervis heard the concern in Alice's words and smiled slightly.
"Alice, let my father stay in your camp when the time comes! Also, I will only take 10 members of my medical team with me, and the rest will all stay in your camp!"
Gandalf is Gervais's father and the only person who can threaten him besides Gervais's subordinates, so Gervais decided to leave Gandalf with Alice.
As for Gandalf's spoils, Gervais felt that he should get a lot, and when the time comes, he can give some of it to Gandalf, which will definitely allow Gandalf to have enough to eat.
Among Gervis' subordinates, the medical team is the only one that is not intended for combat, and it is composed entirely of girls.
So to be on the safe side, Gervis decided to leave them with Alice and only take 10 people with him in case of emergency.
At that time, even if any emergency occurs, it will be convenient for Gervis to respond quickly.
"Grevith, are you sure you want to do this? In fact, the development of a territory cannot be achieved overnight. You can take your time!"
"And after you return from the southern expedition, you will be awarded a barony by the king."
Alice was still a little worried and wanted to persuade Gervis again.
In her opinion, what Gervis had gained in Baiyan City was equal to the combined gains of dozens of vassals in previous years.
"Alice, you don't have to worry about me. I only make such a choice when I am sure. When have you ever seen me do something I am not sure of?"
Gervis patted Alice's chest and assured her.
Gervis has already thought it through. If the enemy comes, he will fight back with his generals. If the water comes, he will block it with earth. The eldest prince will not dare to kill him openly. At most, he will try to trip him up.
However, this tripping tactic might be effective on other minor nobles, but it might not be effective on Gervis.
7 chapters owed!
(End of this chapter)
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