Chương 220: Chapter 203. A Letter Arrived In Alfheim

Eve Minerva's Point Of View" I think that does it for today. Both of you remember to practice your Form. Even after 3 months, you both get swept off of your feet too easily by simple techniques. Eve, make sure to mind your surroundings when fighting, your ability to recognize immediate danger is great, but you lack awareness of your surroundings beyond your immediate vicinity. Tomorrow, we'll be working on strengthening your senses with some guerilla warfare simulations. Shane.

You'll be having an ironman tomorrow, unlike Eve, you need to gain a repertoire of experience of fighting against multiple fighting styles. So, eat well and sleep well, because tomorrow will be the most tiring day yet." Uncle Cain has been training my younger brother, Shane, and myself for 3 months. I'd like to say we've spent the last 3 months training with Uncle Cain, but in actuality, he's just had us do Kata and conditioning for the past 3 months!

Honestly the anger in me began to boil during all of the running I had to do in the 2nd week! It took another 4 weeks until I realized why he had made Shane and I do all of this together. It was so I could teach Shane what I'd come to know during the battles I've fought. Once I understood that, the time passed by relatively quickly. By the time I had finished, Shane had flawless Kata, just like I had at the start.

He went from being unable to finish the route that Uncle Cain laid out for us to run, to now making it to the finish line even with all the huffing and puffing and dropping to his hands and knees when he did finish the run. In time, Uncle Cain came back to us. And his words were interesting to me." Ah, good, you've both managed to clear the bare minimum. I'm glad you've worked together as siblings to reach the starting line.

I've cleared the emergency work that had come up with the Military, so now, I'll be able to focus on you 2. For now, we'll start with both of you sparring me in a few matches. I want to get a feel for what you both can improve." And that's what led us to now. Uncle and I were able to clash our blades together for a bit, but once he started to use his Magic, I wasn't able to properly defend, so I lost. Shane was beaten in only a few sword swings.

After we were finished, Uncle took a moment and then gave us our instructions. I wonder how I'll fare against my Uncle's version of guerilla warfare?" General Cain! I'm Officer Kenny! I've been instructed to inform you that your Brother, His Highness, King Maximus, had asked for you to visit him today!"" Is that so? Hm..." Uncle Cain began to think hard about something. If I had to guess it was how to skip the meeting.

From what I understand, over the past few months, my Father has been asking for more and more provisions from the Farming Community of Alfheim. With that, many complaints have been lobbied at the Military, who had to find a way to carry these demands out. All of that paperwork from the complaints were sent to my Uncle's desk. This anger from the Farmers and their Unions have caused my Uncle and Father to argue quite frequently.

To the point now that my Uncle has almost made it a game to see how he could avoid meeting my Father as it would just cause an argument to spark between them." I should add, General Cain, King Maximus has specifically asked for your presence. It appears that this matter is of the upmost importance."" Really? Ha..." My Uncle sighed after the young Officer spoke. With the eyes of the Officer full of reverence for my Uncle, it seems that he had in some way swayed my Uncle's decision. Well, that's a shame for my Uncle.

Good thing I can enjoy the rest of my day! I wonder what Daisy has had the cooks make me for my post-training meal?" Eve, Shane! Come and join me, we're going to see your Father together! Refusal isn't allowed!"" Yes, Sir, Uncle!" Shane was happy to be included. I just wanted my night of rest and relaxation." Understood, Uncle." We followed Officer Kenny to where my Father was, when we entered, we found a round table that featured my 2 Elder Brothers as well as some of the big wigs of our Military.

From Henry Vera, the top Military Advisor, to Clod Price, the Chief of the Logistics Division, were all currently present. I wondered what they were all doing here? I mean, the strategy for the war was already well thought out? Even Uncle didn't have much of an issue with the plans, except for the Logistics for feeding our Soldiers, which while a major concern, was something that should be mitigated by the spring if everything goes well." Brother, Eve, Shane. Good of you all to join us!"

My Father smiled, but for some reason... It felt off in some way? It reminds me of the final smile he gave to Uncle that day he decided to teach us. Like there's a hint of pressure or something leaking from him... Maybe it's the pressures of the Crown? This text was taken from Royal Road. Help the author by reading the original version there." Yes, Brother, we're here... What is going on here exactly?"

To my Uncle's question, my Father reached his hand to the middle of the round table and took a piece of paper from a stack of papers and handed it to my Uncle." Here, give this a read. I found it quite interesting." Uncle took the paper and began to scan the paper with his eyes. It appeared to be something strange to my Uncle's eyes. I waited for my Uncle to finish reading the paper. He began to speak after he was done." So, in summation.

The Dark Elf King as well as the Demon King are calling for a Summit with you? All because of that boy that Eve and Shane ran into during their mission speaking about it... Interesting. I don't recall the Dark Elves ever asking for a Summit before. Last I recall, they have kill on sight orders for us?"" As we do for them. Yes, I want your opinion on it, Brother."" My opinion was as I spoke, it's interesting, but foolish. How can any Elf worth their salt even think about parlaying with a Dark Elf?

What is that King even thinking? Has he forgotten all of the blood spilled between our people?" My Uncle reacted with a cold glare as he spoke. Speaking as someone who's only ever fought against some bandits and Beastkin, I'm not particularly concerned about the Dark Elves. They've done nothing to me personally, and all of my Ancestors have avoided being hurt by them. I'm much more concerned about the Demon King. Because with him there, that means there's a chance that the Paladin will be there!

That bastard tricked me once! I won't allow him to do it again!" Is that the only thoughts you have? If so, I'd like to explain why I have everyone here."" Yes, more or less. Please go ahead. I was about to go and take a na-- I mean think about a training menu for Eve and Shane, I would hope you've brought me here for a reason, Brother." He... He was going to take a mid-day nap! He must've seen that I wanted to laze around and dragged me here so I wouldn't be able to relax! But my Uncle messed up!

Now that I know the truth, I'll repay this debt 1 day! Perhaps giving his fan club his home address would be a good start? While I thought about revenge on both my Uncle and that Paladin, my Father began to speak." Yes, well. To be frank, Brother. You were right this entire time."" About?"" About the Logistics and placing too much pressure on the Farmers. That's why I'm thinking of using this Summit as a way to gain more time and cause some damage at the same time."" How do you plan to do that?""

Well, the Summit will take a long time to get together. I think the earliest we can meet for it is the coming summer season. With that extra time, we can grow more food for provisions for Our Soldiers."" I can get behind that. The number of letters I've been receiving would have your head spinning, Brother."" Yes, I apologize for that, Brother. Continuing on, the reason I asked for your presence is because we've thought up a way to cause a great deal of damage to be done at the Summit.

Since 2 of our enemies' leaders will be at the table. We thought the best way to make this war as short as possible would be to kill them there." Finally the reason for all of these Military Men and my Older Brothers being here made sense. It was so they could all discuss and find a likely way to kill 2 Kings. But would it really be successful? Would this method really bring us Honor?"" Eve! You're dissatisfied with something?"" May I speak my mind, Father?" My Father stared harshly at me.

It's something I'm not used to. He's never looked at Family like this before. Why is he now?" You may." My Father granted my request." I find this way to be dishonorable. I feel the best way to end our enemy is on the battlefield, not at a diplomatic meeting. It would bring shame to our Ancestors who fought on the battlefield for what they believed in." My words brought small smiles out of my Brothers. But it seems the other people here weren't so like-minded."

While your Ideals are admirable, I fear they aren't enough. We've lost good men and women on the bloody battlefields of the past. I find that a change is needed, Eve. Especially if it means ending those monsters for good." My Father rejected my words. The stares from the Military Men began to pressure me. Their thoughts of "why is she even here?", began to show on their faces. press.. But those thoughts were blocked out as I felt a hand placed on my head. It was my Uncle." I agree with the girl."" Brother!""

General Cain!"" Enough!" / Woosh! / Pressure! Uncle released some of his mana and it silenced the room. The walls and ceiling began to shake and a pressure much greater than the Military Men's own pressure filled the room. Uncle began to speak." Frankly I find the idea of assassinating our enemies at a Summit to find peace, disgusting to even consider."" Brother..." My Father began to stare a hole into Uncle's face.

My Uncle looked away from my Father and looked at the rest of the table, he seemed to have spared my Brothers the pressure of his mana." I am a Warrior first and foremost. I will fight for my Country and to Protect Our People. As I swore to do when I joined the Military, Brother. I won't concern myself with such underhanded methods however. Do what you wish, but if I'm asked by the enemy on the field of battle why this war had to happen. I'll name you all before I slay him or her."

My Uncle changed his view back to my Father whose eyes were now full of fury." Do not ever insult me or My Students again by bringing us to such a meeting. Spare the children of something like this, Brother. I pray the Gods look after you, Brother. For where you're treading, men and monsters look the same." Pressure. / Woosh! / Uncle released his mana and continued speaking." I'll do the Duty I've sworn to uphold when I joined Alfheim's Army, as I stated, but this is the last I'll be hearing of this.

Brandon, Edwin. I'll pray you both never end up in a situation like this again. Eve, Shane. Come with me." Together with Shane, the 3 of us left the room as I looked back, my Brothers seemed to want to go with me, however their positions have forced them to stay. In a way, this is the first time I was happy not to be the eldest of my siblings.