Chapter Five Prepare for a Rainy Day

  Raymond then told Amada about the 2,000 wolf cavalry he saw outside the city in the afternoon and finally said: "Even if it's because of the festival, there are too many wolf cavalry. I think it's a bit unusual, so I came to remind you."

  Amada nodded in approval: "I'm glad you can see that. Don't worry, I've approved this because immediately after the festival, we'll be starting a war against the barbarians and these wolf riders will serve as vanguard. Gathering them ahead of time will save us a lot of time."

  Robard also said: "Not only the werewolf tribe, but also our Minotaur tribe and the Leonine tribe, each have a branch of troops gathered, which will set off immediately after the festival."

  Raymond thought to himself, "So that's how it is. It seems I was indeed thinking too much." However, the wolf cavalry he saw in the afternoon with their murderous aura made him feel that things were probably not that simple.

  Just as Raymond hesitated whether to remind Amada again, he heard Amada say: "When you came back, didn't you have a conflict with Haken?"

  "Do you know?" Raymond was slightly stunned and then said indifferently: "But nothing, I've never taken him to heart anyway."

  "Haha, Your Highness is so open-minded at such a young age, it's truly rare." Lord Robert said with a smile.

  Amada said with some dissatisfaction, "Raymond, I understand what you mean. But you are not only a Mongol, but also my son, the prince of the beastman, and at the right time, you should show your dignity."

  "For most of the beastmen, being broad-minded is a sign of cowardice and weakness. They don't understand what it means to be magnanimous, so you don't need to be polite to those guys. You must use thunderous methods to let them know who they are facing."

  As she spoke, she let out a soft sigh: "But with Haken, you handled it just right. After all, he is my brother's son, almost identical to Ulor when he was young - foolish, impulsive, but with boundless energy. Currently, Haken has high prestige in the clan, and if you rashly provoke conflict with him, it will only..."

  Although she didn't say the rest of her words, Raymond understood his mother's meaning. One was being hated, a human-like self, and the other was having the brave beast king bloodline, Hakken, who was extremely compatible with the Mongolian people's taste. Once both sides clashed directly, it was clear who would suffer in the end, and Amada couldn't help with that.

  This is also the reason why Haken can be so blatant in front of this prince. After all, it's all because... my body and mind are completely incompatible with beastmen.

  Noticing Raymond's somewhat downcast mood, Robard changed the subject and said: "Speaking of Haken, Verona has been getting close to him recently."

  Amada nodded: "I've also heard about this, since coming to Langya City, Verona has been deliberately getting close to Haken. That idiot Haken, in less than a month, has already fallen deeply in love with him."

  Robard couldn't help but worry, saying: "Don't forget, it was Verona who instigated the rebellion 20 years ago. Now that he's deliberately getting close to Haken, it's hard to say what his intentions are."

  As he spoke, he slowly took a deep breath: "I saw him this afternoon, and after all these years, the changes in Verona really surprised me. Compared to before, he is now even more profound and calm, making it difficult for people to understand him. Just by looking at how he used Haken's relationship to greatly improve his relations with many Bimonians who hated him to the bone, one can see how clever his methods are."

  Amada let out a confident cold hum: "If he really had ulterior motives, it would be better. I've long been planning to purge the werewolf tribe. Unfortunately, Verona doesn't have the guts for that, because now the one who fears changes the most is him. Once something happens, it will give me an excuse to deal with him."

  "Don't worry, whether it's the werewolf tribe or Haken, their every move is under my control. The two of them won't be able to play any tricks."

  Robard felt at ease, he was very clear that this queen, who looked as innocent as a child, had what kind of means. 20 years ago, she successfully deceived everyone and monopolized the power of the beast tribe. For more than ten years, she dominated the northern wilderness with an unshakeable position. How many beasts dared to challenge her authority were reduced to dry bones buried in the ground.

  Since she said so, then Verona and Haken will absolutely not stir up any waves.

  At this time, Raymond couldn't help but interrupt and say: "Mom, I've always wanted to ask a question. Since Verona is such a dangerous person, why didn't you take the opportunity to kill him when the rebellion ended?"

  Amada sighed, "That's the ferocity of the wolf man. At first, the balance of war was tilted in our favor, but before the rebels showed any signs of defeat, Verona keenly noticed this and immediately led his troops to surrender."

  "Although I wanted to kill him, in order to end the war as soon as possible, all the tribal leaders hastily agreed on Verona's surrender terms, and I had no choice. So, this instigator of the rebellion still sits firmly on the throne of the Wolf Tribe. For over a decade, I don't know how many times I've tried to divide and dissolve the power of the Wolf Tribe, but he has resolved each attempt, and now the Wolf Tribe is still tightly in his grasp, not allowing anyone else to intervene."

  From here, it can be seen that Verona is a person with extraordinary means, no wonder Hakken will be played around in a short time.

  "Alright, it's getting late. Don't worry about Verona, I'll take care of it myself. You just enjoy the festival for now." Amada said to Romon.

  Romon nodded and stood up to bid farewell. Robard suddenly said, "Kati, the tribal chief, has selected a personal attendant for Your Highness, what about that cat-eared girl?"

  "How can I put it?" Raymond scratched his head and chuckled: "He's a very interesting guy, quite immature, but I'm pretty satisfied."

  After Raymond left, Robard suddenly said: "By the way, I heard that Hakken was the one who provoked Your Excellency first, but in the end he was so angry that he almost went crazy when he got back."

  "Ahahahaha..." Amada let out a charming and captivating laugh: "This kid, the ability to easily drive others crazy, is indeed inherited."

  "Hereditary?" Robard was taken aback, but then thought Amada was referring to himself, and immediately felt relieved.

  At this time, at the door, Rome was speechless, staring at Bastar, who was sprawled out on a rock with his limbs splayed out, sleeping soundly with drool flowing from his mouth.

  "Master, don't, don't feed me fish anymore, I'll get fat..."

  Raymond: ……

  "If you don't get up, I'll take away the trout from the Kester River." Raymond whispered in Baster's ear.

  "But can't they eat anymore... Huh, Kestrel River?" The sleeping cat girl suddenly opened her eyes and jumped up like lightning: "Meow, trout? Where is it? Who dares to swallow it alone?"

  "Wow, it seems that in your eyes, the master's safety is not even worth a fish." Unfortunately, the delicious trout was nowhere to be seen, but instead, he faced Raymond's condescending and disdainful gaze.

  "Wow, young master, you've deceived me again."

  "Alright, stop complaining, you lazy cat." Raymond kicked her butt without courtesy: "I have something for you to do."

  "Huh, really?!" The disheartened cat girl immediately regained her spirit: "What do we need to steal? Or who do we need to kill? You're finally willing to give me a formal mission."

  "Don't get excited, just go to the werewolf tribe's garrison and see if there's any movement. Also, if possible, investigate what Verona and Haken are secretly doing."

  "Ah——" The cat girl drew out her voice, her big eyes full of an "I knew it" expression: "You still want to take revenge after all, huh? Alright, I understand."

  "Get out of here." Raymond slapped a loud shot: "Less nonsense, go quickly. If you keep chattering, believe me or not, I'll send you back."

  Bast's worst fear was this move, she stuck out her tongue and lightly jumped in place, incredibly leaping onto the several-meter-high stone wall behind her, as if about to jump off.

  "Raymond jumped in fright: 'You fool, are you crazy? Do you want to be killed by the guards in the palace?'"

  "I've memorized all the routes and guard positions along the way, don't worry, they won't be able to find me." Bast said with a complacent tone.

  "It's not about whether you discover it or not, you..."

  But before Raymond could finish speaking, the cat woman leapt out and disappeared into the dense rooftops of the Beastmen's palace.

  "Alas, it seems like she's gone crazy, I'll have to ask the Ketty tribe leader for a more normal one."

  Leaving Amada's bedroom, Raymond's thoughts have shifted elsewhere. Verona and Haken, this combination of two people doesn't seem like just close friends no matter how you look at it, there must be something hidden behind this.

  Even if you think you've got them completely under your control, but what if this time it's just that you're overconfident, Mother...