As Han Shuo walked out of the North Ward Rose Garden and reached the entrance, Bolands stayed close behind him.
When Han Shuo gazed at Bolands in surprise, Bolands said respectfully, "Senior brother, from today onward, I am officially leaving the Rose Garden. I will follow you from now on."
Han Shuo had not expected Bolands to be so decisive. After a moment's thought, he smiled and said, "How about this? For now, you will still be responsible for protecting Lawrence. Once he no longer needs your protection, return to my side. I will make some preparations and arrange your initiation ceremony in a while. Once the ceremony is complete, I will immediately teach you Martial Techniques."
"Very well, then. In that case, I will continue protecting Prince Lawrence." Han Shuo's instructions now took precedence over Carola's. Accustomed to obeying others' orders, Bolands nodded in agreement.
At Han Shuo's instruction, Bolands gradually disappeared into the darkness. Knowing that he had gone to protect Lawrence in secret again, Han Shuo headed toward his mansion alone.
Osen City was currently in a sensitive period. Late at night, its streets were heavily guarded, with the City Guard constantly passing through streets and alleys. Even as the nobles enjoyed themselves at night, they did not forget to discuss serious matters.
Earlier, inside the North Ward Rose Garden, Han Shuo had heard many nobles discussing the princes through his Xuan Demons, arguing endlessly over which prince to support.
It was also just then that Han Shuo suddenly realized His Majesty King Utrede had begun taking decisive action. All of a sudden, military and court officials who were close to Lawrence had received promotions of varying degrees for all manner of reasons.
Lawrence, originally the least favored, had suddenly become the focus of intense attention instead.