Thousand-Mile Urgent Dispatch

"Prime Minister, what urgent matter do you think could have forced Sordil and Diphiya to leave in such a hurry?"

Irene watched as Sordil and his companion disappeared into the sky, and without turning her head, she asked the Prime Minister a question.

"Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, something terrible must have happened within Fostadu, otherwise these two would never have left in such a hurry without even attending the celebration banquet!"

"Inside Fostadu?"

"Yes, Your Majesty! The problem lies within Fostadu! You should know what methods our neighbor is best at, right? Given his character, how could he have suffered such a great loss without even reacting?"

After the Prime Minister's reminder, Irene also sensed something amiss about her neighbor's prolonged silence. However, Irene's intuition told her that while Sordil's hasty departure was related to that person, it definitely wasn't due to internal problems within Fostadu, but rather some other reason. After pondering for a long time, Irene still had no clue. Just then, a maid ran to Irene's side and whispered something. After the maid finished reporting, Irene banished the matter from her mind, then put on a gentle and polite smile, and led the Prime Minister and others towards the palace.

"Diphiya, we're parting ways here. You go back to Philiers first and buy as much time as possible for Anna and me. I'll get back to Kaysir City as fast as I can, and then bring Anna to Philiers to meet you!"

Once they were out of Irene and the others' sight, Sordil immediately proposed a plan to split up to Diphiya. Diphiya knew the importance of this operation, so she didn't hold a grudge against Sordil for yesterday's incident. After nodding to Sordil, she flew straight eastward.

"My His Majesty the King, it's really tough to make a living under your rule!"

Thinking about what he was about to do, Sordil couldn't help but complain inwardly. It was said that in ancient times, the fastest way to transmit intelligence during wartime was only 800 li (approximately 400 kilometers) by express courier, but this time, to fulfill His Majesty the King's orders, he would probably have to try a 1000 li (approximately 500 kilometers) express courier! With that thought, Sordil sighed again, then cast an 'acceleration' spell on himself, followed by a Teleportation. And so, Sordil used every method he knew to speed up his journey, setting off towards Kaysir City with all his might.

Kingdom of Tsuyioru Xiu, Western Border

"General, His Majesty the King has just sent someone again to urge us to hurry up!"

"Oh? This is the third batch of envoys His Majesty has sent. I wonder what important matter has happened in the capital that makes His Majesty urge us to hurry again and again."

"I have already learned about this matter from the envoy who was sent this time!"

Upon hearing that his adjutant had discovered the cause of this unusual operation, Langu immediately perked up and gestured for his adjutant to continue.

"According to the messengers, His Majesty summoned the general so urgently because Duke Gould is about to hold his engagement ceremony on December 25th. His Majesty is afraid that the general will not be able to return to the capital before the Duke's engagement ceremony, so he has repeatedly sent people to urge him."

"So it turns out that His Majesty the King's most beloved brother is getting engaged. If that's the case, then I'm probably not the only one who's been transferred back!"

"The general is right! According to the messenger, in addition to the general, the other commanders on the border have also been recalled."

After the adjutant finished speaking, Langu revealed a knowing smile, and the slight worry in his heart gradually disappeared. Langu suddenly stood up from his seat, turned to the adjutant and said, "Notify the guards to speed up their advance and make sure they reach the capital before December 25th."

"Yes!"

Kingdom of Tsuyioru Xiu, Northwest Border

Kaysir City

"Miss Anna, are you sure you don't need to send guards to protect you and the Commander?"

Kurelle looked at Anna and Sordil, who were riding on horseback, with a worried expression, and asked them the question for the umpteenth time.

"Brother Kurelle, don't worry! With our teacher here, no one can threaten our safety. Besides, we're very pressed for time this time, and if we bring a guard, we might not make it in time!"

Although Kurelle had been diligently following his teacher's orders recently, this matter involved his teacher's true identity and subsequent actions, so Anna didn't tell him the full details of the mission. Thinking about how she had just enjoyed a few peaceful days with her teacher, only to have to Huo Huo again because of a certain fellow, Anna once again offered sincere greetings to Earl Kaysir's ancestors. At the same time, she felt less resistant to the order her teacher had left behind. So Anna whispered to Kurelle, "Brother Kurelle, our teacher hopes that when we head to the capital, you can teach that Lord Mayor lord a good lesson!"

"Miss Anna, please rest assured! This time, we will definitely teach that Lord Mayor lord a lesson and let him know the consequences of provoking our Bell Dragon Rider Regiment!"

After receiving Kurelle's assurance, Anna and Sordil hurriedly left the camp and headed towards their agreed destination.

With the king's decree, people from all the borders of the Kingdom of Tsuyioru Xiu began their journey towards the capital, Philiers. The difference lay in the timing of their departures; some set off earlier, others later. But what they had in common was that regardless of their direction, they would all arrive in Philiers before December 25th. Well... provided that a certain comrade, tricked and on a swift journey, could complete his challenge and reach Philiers on time.

The instigator of this matter— His Majesty the King —is currently seated on his throne, listening to the Prime Minister's report.

"Your Majesty, the edicts recalling all the generals have been sent out on time. The generals should have already set off and will soon arrive in the capital to attend the Duke's engagement ceremony."

"Yes, I understand! Prime Minister, have the procedures and location for the engagement ceremony been finalized?"

"Your Majesty, everything has been arranged! However..."

Belmod, who had been in a good mood, frowned deeply when she heard the Prime Minister suddenly interrupt, and asked impatiently, "But what? Just say it!"

"However, Miss Diphiya has some objections to the style and color of the dress, and has been reluctant to try it on."

Belmod had initially thought she was in some terrible trouble, but it turned out to be just Diphiya's dissatisfaction with the dress. Seeing the Prime Minister standing not far away, looking conflicted, and considering his marital status, Belmod felt relieved.

"Prime Minister, I will have the Queen handle this matter, so you don't need to worry about it anymore! However, Prime Minister, I think you should have a heart-to-heart talk with your wife recently, so that you won't be at a loss when you encounter similar problems in the future. Alright, if there's nothing else, you may leave!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave!"