Lu Xingshi met the King once more. After exchanging a few pleasantries with him, the King finally said, "Polok should have already told you about the Aolei Empire."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Lu Xingshi was not surprised that the King knew. Polok could not possibly have told him such things without the King's approval.
Otherwise, Polok would not have been able to speak with him outside for so long, especially when Lu Xingshi had been summoned by the King.
The King had probably learned that Lu Xingshi was seeking information on the God of Earth and Life, then simply gone with the flow and done him a favor.
"Have you ever considered going to the Aolei Empire for further study?" the King suddenly asked.
Lu Xingshi shook his head without hesitation. "Black Earth Territory cannot do without me."
He did not foolishly ask why the princess was not being sent instead. Foreign princesses and princes often appeared in academy stories.
In truth, those sent over were not really princesses or princes going abroad to study. They were hostages, merely given a more pleasant title.
What King would be mad enough to send their heir to study in another kingdom? This was the medieval era, not a modern city.
If they really wished to arrange an "accidental death" for an heir, it was entirely possible.
As for it becoming a diplomatic incident? The other side might not fear them at all. They might even be hoping to go to war.
Lu Xingshi's answer was not beyond the King's expectations. The King said, "Black Earth Territory has only just been opened up. It would not be suitable for you to go."
"You are young, and you are also a Grand Knight of the kingdom. Your strength is more than sufficient to ensure your