Extraordinary Profession: I Awakened Lord

Chapter 157 Prince Juan
As the sun sets, the light yellow afterglow remains in the corner of the sky, the gorgeous clouds are slowly dissipating, and the whole world is golden.

But the coolness of spring was gone, and bathed in dusk, the entire city of Aachen seemed particularly peaceful.

Although news of moving the capital came from time to time in the palace, the passionate and ignorant people at the bottom did not believe it at all. They believed that the old king Philip II would definitely be able to lead the Frankish people to defeat the orcs' offensive again.

Unfortunately, what they didn't know was that Philip II, the hero of the Frankish Kingdom, was old and no longer lived up to the bravery of his youth.

Philip II is getting older, and now he doesn't have the passion and aggressiveness of his youth, and the erosion of the years has polished him to be extra calm.

Among the people and the Frankish Kingdom, he firmly chose the Frankish Kingdom.After all, if the people are gone, they can continue to train the next generation, and if the Frankish Kingdom is gone, their royal family should be wiped out.

At this time, the Frankish king's capital was in Aachen, in the royal palace.

In a luxurious study, the old King Philip II was sitting in a chair. He lowered his head and closed his eyes in deep thought, as if he was sleeping.

The entire study was quiet, except for the old King Philip II and his butler Gulliver.

The old butler Gulliver is over 70 years old. He is several years older than the old King Philip II. The Gulliver family has served the royal family for generations, so the old King Philip II attaches great importance to him.

And the old butler Gulliver did not disappoint the old King Philip II. The entire palace seemed in order under Gulliver's care.

Logically speaking, the old butler Gulliver could retire, but he was worried about the old king Philip II and worried that the young servants would not be able to serve the Frankish king well, so the old butler Gulliver did not retire.

The old King Philip II agreed after some inquiries. After all, he and Gulliver had been getting along for decades, and he would not be able to adapt to a sudden change of people.

Looking at the old King Philip II who was taking a nap, Gulliver couldn't help but feel a trace of sadness in his eyes. The king he served, another hero of the Frankish Kingdom, had not withstood the test of time after all.

You must know that Philip II was extremely energetic when he was young. He led the army of the Frankish Kingdom and the army of the Orcs on the battlefield for three days and three nights, so he still had time to deal with the affairs of the kingdom.

It can be said that it was this iron man's appearance that made the old King Philip II reach a very high height in the hearts of the people of the Frankish Kingdom.

After all, the title of another hero of the Frankish Kingdom is not for nothing. If the old King Philip II really didn't have any real information, how could the nobles and the common people at the bottom praise him so much? , after all, even the old King Philip II himself did not dare to brag about himself like this.

At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door. The old butler Gulliver frowned and his face turned gloomy.

"Dong dong!"

As a violent knock on the door rang, Gulliver's brows slowly widened. After all, except for the two princes and a princess, there were really not many people who dared to do this.

The old butler Gulliver frowned just now because he thought some servants didn't understand the rules, but when there was a fierce knock on the door, he understood that it was probably the second prince.

After all, the content of the palace meeting during the day has now spread throughout the aristocratic class in Aachen City. How could the second prince not know about it?
Thinking of this, the old butler Gulliver couldn't help but feel slightly worried in his heart.

At this moment, the old King Philip II slowly opened his sleepy eyes. He raised his head and glanced at the old butler Gulliver standing beside him, and asked lightly:
"Is it Juan?"

The old butler Gulliver nodded slightly, indicating that the second prince Juan was here.

"Then let him in!"

The old King Philip II yawned and spoke.

Because he was thinking about this matter just now, the old King Philip II felt extremely tired, so he took a short rest, but was interrupted by the second prince Juan.

The old king Philip II was not angry. After all, he was his own son. What's more, he knew Juan's character, so he didn't want to agree with Gnaeus's opinion.

Thinking of this, the old King Philip II couldn't help but complain about his good prime minister. If it weren't for his talkativeness, he wouldn't have to make this difficult choice.

Although he knew that the opinions of Prime Minister Gnaeus were good and beneficial to the Frankish Kingdom, Philip II only had two sons, and Juan was naturally intelligent, so he loved his youngest son very much.

Although the throne of the Frankish Kingdom cannot be passed to Juan, privately the old King Philip II has decided that before he abdicates, he will make Juan a grand duke and take charge of an economically prosperous province in the east.

It's a pity that Prime Minister Gnaeus' words broke his good wishes. He really didn't want anything to happen to Juan. What he wanted at the time was the best of both worlds. After all, the old King Philip II was already an old man.

After experiencing this blow, he hoped for family harmony and to spend more time with his family. Unfortunately, the old King Philip II knew that his family was different from ordinary families. He was the king of the Frankish Kingdom, and his son would be the same in the future. Will be the monarch of the Frankish Kingdom.

Therefore, family harmony can only be a beautiful wish, but it is normal for an older person to have such hope.

Just as the old King Philip II was deep in thought, the old butler Gulliver had already opened the door. Looking at the handsome Juan at the door, Gulliver moved his lips, and finally he could only sigh in his heart.

"Grandpa Gulliver!"

Juan looked at Gulliver in front of him, his expression did not change at all, instead he showed a bright smile and called out sweetly.

"Little Juan, you're here!"

Gulliver did not show any of the coldness as before, and a particularly strange smile slowly formed on his old face, which was as old as dry tree bark.

"Grandpa Gulliver, where is my father? I want to see him! I have something important to tell him!"

Juan asked anxiously as he thought about what he had just learned.

"Your Majesty is inside! I will take you there right now!"

Gulliver still had the same smile, but there was a hint of sadness in the corners of his eyes. He liked the second prince Juan more than the eldest prince Victor, which was also the opinion of all the servants in the palace.

Although the eldest prince Victor was not very capable, he had an extremely angry temper. If a servant was careless, Victor would hit or scold him, and many of the servants who died in his hands lost their lives.

And compared to Juan, Prince Victor was very rude and didn't respect an old man like him at all.How could Prince Juan be so sweet and call himself Grandpa Gulliver?

Unfortunately, the tradition of the Frankish Kingdom cannot be replaced. As long as the eldest prince Victor does not make any major mistakes, then the Frankish Kingdom can only be succeeded by Prince Victor.

Therefore, many people felt sad for Prince Juan, especially some servants in the palace. They kept saying that if only Prince Juan was the eldest prince of the Frankish Kingdom, then they would feel much better.

Soon, Prince Juan came to the old King Philip II under the guidance of the old butler Gulliver.

Looking at the old King Philip II, Prince Juan's eyes quickly moistened. He knew that his decision would definitely make the old King Philip II sad and angry, but there was no way. There had to be someone in Aachen, the capital of the Frankish Kingdom. Guard, since the elder brother can't do it, then you can do it yourself.

In this way, it will save the eldest brother from always being suspicious of himself. Of course, the most important thing is that Prince Juan does not want his father, King Philip II, to be too tired. Since Juan is the second prince of the Frankish Kingdom, he should be responsible for this status. Do something.

Do something for this heroic country, for this people who dare to challenge, for the royal family...

Therefore, after Prince Juan learned what Prime Minister Negnaeus proposed in the palace council, he hurried to the study without thinking about it.

Because he wanted to tell his father, His Majesty King Philip II, another hero of the Frankish Kingdom, that he would protect the city of Aachen on behalf of the royal family and protect this pearl of the Frankish Kingdom.

"Juan, you're here!"

The old King Philip II naturally knew what his son was thinking, but the more this happened, the less he wanted Juan to stay. What a pity...

"Father! I am willing to stay and guard the city of Aachen!"

Prince Juan nodded, and then said these words with a determined expression.After finishing speaking, Prince Juan looked at the old King Philip II nervously, fearing that his father would not agree with him.

After listening to what Prince Juan said, the old butler could not help but feel a flash of sadness in his eyes. He was worried about the little prince. However, as a butler, Gulliver quickly calmed down and stood indifferently. On the side, his head was slightly lowered, and it was unclear what he was thinking in his mind.

The old King Philip II was not as angry as Prince Juan imagined. He looked calmly at the boy in front of him, his second son Juan.

A handsome, tall boy, he is enthusiastic, infectious, optimistic, never afraid of difficulties, eager to learn, and seems to have inexhaustible energy.

Just like when I was young.

It is a pity that he is too young, only 11 years old, and he is already old and cannot live for two years. Otherwise, even if it causes domestic shock, the old King Philip II will push Juan to the throne. of.

However, it is a pity after all.

Although Victor is not very capable, he has reached his age. If Juan trains him well, he will definitely become another version of himself in the future, a great hero!
With a sigh in his heart, the old King Philip II came back to his senses. He looked at the determined Prince Juan, and finally could only nod and agreed:

"Okay! Juan, I... agree!"

"I must...what? Did you agree? Father, did you really agree?"

Prince Juan, who was about to retort, suddenly realized that his father, Philip II, had actually agreed to let him stay in Aachen. Prince Juan felt incredible and was immediately filled with overwhelming joy.

Looking at the excited Prince Juan, old King Philip II had a flash of sadness in his eyes, but he quickly covered it up. Looking at Prince Juan jumping up and down, old King Philip II couldn't help but joked:

"What's wrong? Don't you want to stay in Aachen? Well, Juan, I can take you away..."

Before the old King Philip II finished speaking, he was quickly interrupted by Prince Juan. Prince Juan could hardly hide his excitement and joy, but the years of teaching made him extremely restrained.

"Father, you are so kidding! You have already promised me, how can you regret it? I think I really want to stay in Aachen!"

"Silly boy!"

The old King Philip II muttered a few words in a low voice. Looking at the delighted Prince Juan, the corners of the old King Philip II's eyes were a little moist.

When he was young, he led the Frankish people to repel the attacks of the orc army many times and received countless praises. However, when he got old, he had to rely on his youngest son to protect his last fig leaf.

Thinking of this, the old King Philip II felt sad.

And as if feeling the sadness of the old King Philip II, Prince Juan calmed down slowly. He restrained his emotions, looked at his depressed father, and said in a sonorous and forceful tone:
"Father, don't worry! There is still me! I will never let the orcs capture the city of Aachen. This is the pearl of my Frankish kingdom. How can I let the orcs tarnish it? I will keep the glory of the royal family, Frank The kingdom will win!”

When the old King Philip II heard what his son said, he couldn't help but feel pleased. He raised his head and looked at Prince Juan with some excitement. Looking at his son's serious look, the old King Philip II nodded repeatedly. .

"Okay! Father, I believe you will definitely do it! Father will prepare a big gift for you when the time comes! Juan, just look forward to it! Hahaha..."

After hearing this, Prince Juan was very happy, because his father, another generation of heroes of the Frankish Kingdom, believed what he said, which made Prince Juan very happy.

The old butler Gulliver next to him brightened up after hearing this. He slowly raised his head and secretly glanced at the expression of the old King Philip II, and then secretly glanced at Prince Juan who was enjoying himself.

The old butler Gulliver's expression was very strange, but he quickly retracted his gaze and continued to lower his head. If you didn't observe carefully, you might have thought he was sleeping.

Soon, Prince Juan left the study with a happy face.

"Ugh……"

(End of this chapter)