Yun Wei naturally had no doubt about Isaac's feelings for him.
However, the dukes were being far too aggressive, which made him angry from the bottom of his heart.
He couldn't help but sneer, "What exactly is inside the box that makes you all so uneasy? To be honest, we have some connections with Alchemy City. Why don't we open the box and take a look?"
He said that on purpose.
He and Isaac already knew perfectly well what was inside the box.
“Absolutely not.” Grand Duke Chifeng’s expression immediately changed. He glanced at the monarch sitting on the throne and said emphatically, “As everyone knows, among the three legions, only the Red Moon Legion is loyal to the Temu Brown family. Alchemy City belongs to the Golden Cloud Legion, and they will certainly spare no effort in sowing discord between the monarch and his subjects.”
Upon seeing this, the remaining dukes quickly echoed their sentiments.
Some talk about the glorious victories of the Red Moon Legion, who fought to the death; others talk about how the kingdom was united under the rule of the seven dukes; still others say that the box contains nothing but their romantic escapades, which are not to be told to outsiders.
What a scene! They were practically ready to tear their hearts out and give their all for the Temu Browne family!
If Yun Wei hadn't already been fully aware of the whole situation, he probably would have been fooled by these grateful old foxes.
But Isaac remained silent.
After a long while, the monarch, who had remained silent, finally moved under the watchful eyes of everyone.
He took the magnificent silver box.
Within the perfectly controlled, blazing battle aura surging from the palm of his hand, the magnificent silver box, along with its hidden contents, transformed into billowing black smoke.
The black smoke drifted towards the dim dome above the palace and vanished in an instant.
"Your Majesty is wise!" Grand Duke Chifeng was overjoyed and bowed first in praise.
The other dukes also joined in the praise.
Amidst the incessant praise, Yun Wei raised his head and quietly looked at Isaac.
But the other person sat with an extremely dignified air, and simply didn't look at him.
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, unsure whether it was out of disappointment or something else.
Isaac was far more astute and professional in politics than he was, and he naturally trusted the other's judgment.
To be fair, he knew he wasn't good at handling complex relationships of interest.
Ultimately, he didn't care much about material possessions and had a disdainful prejudice against things like profit.
This kind of personality is not suited to mediating between complex forces. If he really followed his own ideas, the Red Moon Kingdom would definitely fall apart in a very short time, with widespread chaos and defeat.
However, understanding something in one's heart is one thing, but feeling it is another.
These almost shameless compromises in their dealings for mutual benefit filled him with an indescribable sense of frustration.
He couldn't help but ask himself why he had come here and stood there, only to find that he had made a fool of himself.
Amidst the cacophony of compliments, Yun Wei couldn't help but feel somewhat detached.
It was a strange paradox; even though the mundane matters before him were more real than the ethereal adventure, he still felt a sense of unreality.
But what he fears most is the retreat of reality, because it is truly unsettling.
As he was lost in thought, Isaac, who was sitting above him, spoke up: "Now that you are all at ease, please return to your respective territories. The autumn harvest is approaching, and we are short-handed on the Eagle Tail side, so we will have to rely on your support."
Duke Chifeng immediately replied, "Your Majesty, rest assured, it's our turn to perform well now."
The guests and hosts were all very happy, and the atmosphere was harmonious and joyful.
Everyone gets what they need, and good fortune and prosperity follow.
Duke Red Maple was undoubtedly far more sophisticated than the likes of Haynes he had encountered. The latter was, after all, an arrogant and tyrannical dictator, while the former was extremely tactful and knew when to stop.
Specifically, even though he had just spoken rudely, the other party still treated him with concern and warmth, as if the previous confrontation was nothing more than a trivial matter.
The other party also said that they had high-quality magic crystals that they could sell at a low price to help him achieve his goal.
His impeccable manner only served to highlight his childish and immature behavior.
It is said that one cannot hit a smiling face, and in the end, Yun Wei also forced a fake smile.
He stood there, his hands and feet ice-cold, not knowing what to say, only thinking about running back to his room as soon as possible.
The crowd eventually dispersed, leaving only the master and servant in the empty palace.
Yun Wei's gaze fell on the exquisite brocade carpet on the steps.
A few drops of hot silver paste had accidentally dripped down, burning tiny, inconspicuous holes in the surface. However, according to the refined tastes of the nobility, such imperfections were not to be tolerated.
The expensive brocade carpet will soon be replaced with a new one.
Isaac finally broke the silence.
He walked up to Yun Wei in a few steps and asked with some unease, "Yun, what are you thinking about?"
In the midst of the anxious wait, the slender mage suddenly laughed. "I'm wondering whether I should call you Isa or Your Majesty."
“You…I…” Isaac stammered, his expression a mix of panic and anger.
He had been eloquent before, but now he was rambling incoherently.
Only God knows how chaotic and nervous he was at that moment.
The knight's gaze was initially fixed on the small mole on the side of his master's nose, but when the person before him finally looked up, his mind was instantly drawn to the other's gaze.
Isaac could only stare blankly at Yun Wei.
He remained silent, looking aggrieved.
This made Yun Wei's feelings even more complicated.
“I was just kidding, Issa.” He could only shrug dismissively, then continued, “You did very well, you’ve become quite the monarch. But a mage’s time is precious, so I won’t be there for you in the future when this happens.”
He was clearly not telling the truth; he was just saying things against his will in a coquettish manner.
He could really pull himself together if Isaac just gave him a little comfort.
But to his surprise, Isaac simply gave him a deep look and replied in a low voice, "Okay."
“These things are my responsibility. I can learn to handle them well.” Seemingly afraid that he might not be at ease, the other party patiently added.
"Well, that's good then," he could only reply blankly.
Yun Wei didn't know what to say.
Various negative emotions and ominous premonitions, like a flood bursting forth after a dam suddenly collapses, overwhelmed him in an instant.
Amidst the deafening roar, Yun Wei clearly discovered a fact—
His fate and Isaac's were like planets that met by an unexpected accident.
Aside from their deep love for each other, this sole legacy is still worth seeing; they will eventually drift apart.
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