Divine Kingship

Chapter 559 Berlan: I really am Ellie
Karin is a blonde, red-eyed fire wielder.

But that doesn't mean she wouldn't feel cold in the wild.

Fortunately, it's already summer.

Even at night, the evening breeze is still gentle and warm.

Karin was powerless to resist Rand's clutches.

In terms of sheer force, given Rand's combat prowess, he would have a hard time getting his claws within a few meters of Kalin.

Karin is no longer the same person she was when she first lost her sight. Even without using her special visual abilities, she is not much weaker than she was before she lost her sight.

But her slender, fair wrists were no match for Rand's slightly thicker arms.

This is a secluded hilltop, with a grove of trees nearby that can block out the moonlight.

As for the annoying mosquitoes in summer.

Mosquitoes that get too close will be burned by the deadly flames, and after a gentle breeze, not even ashes will remain.

All the mosquitoes that approached Karin and Rand would vanish in a flash of light, just like moths drawn to a flame.

Of course, only Rand could touch this dangerous source of fire.

This is the hottest thing in the world.

If Karin wanted, her flames could melt sand and vitrify it.

But such intense flames would never harm the black-haired man in front of him.

Karin turned her head away, avoiding facing Rand.

Although there are trees to provide cover, that doesn't change the fact that we are now in the wild.

Karin hadn't expected Rand to be so audacious.

She couldn't handle such a scene.

Although she has learned how to use certain props because of Rand and Lysa's persecution, it doesn't mean she can handle every situation.

Going outdoors is just too daring.

But she couldn't resist Rand's insistence. After all, she was the one who "eloped" with Rand. Although she wanted to stay in a hotel, if Rand insisted on staying here... she, she...

Karin was still dressed with her eyes covered, and she turned her head away as if she couldn't see anything.

If you can't see it, does that mean you're still inside the house?

Anyway, there's no one else around.

Rand kissed Karin's chest.

Karin has a warm, sun-like aura that Rand likes very much.

Karin bit her lip, making a gesture that seemed to be resisting.

It's somewhat unbelievable that a king couldn't defeat a higher-level professional.

Or in some sense, she simply couldn't "resist"?
Since Karin truly became Rand's "lover," she has remained quite shy, unlike others who, as they gradually become an old married couple, have become more open.

However, it wouldn't stop some of Rand's actions, and his body was already skilled enough to cooperate naturally.

Basically, only their expressions and mouth are mischievous.

……

When I returned to my bedroom the next day.

Karin met Berlan again.

Berlan looked Karin up and down.

Karin appeared somewhat embarrassed and stiff.

Fortunately, she can escape again. Theoretically, it should be Lysa's turn next, but Lysa is currently dealing with matters in the Elf Forest and cannot come over for the time being. So, according to the order, it is Ellie's turn again.

After delivering Rand, Karin did not hesitate to run away in order to avoid Ellie's seemingly calm but actually observant gaze.

Finally, Berlan and Rand were alone together again.

"Would you like to take a bath?" Berlan pointed to the bathtub in the room, where the water had been reheated and was now hot.

Rand nodded.

Then he took off his clothes and shook them. They were covered in mud and twigs, and there was some in his hair as well.

Berlan took the clothes from Rand's hands, then picked up a broom and began to sweep away the dust and mud that Rand had shaken off his body.

It looks like he spent some time in the wild with Karin last night.

However, Berlan, who was also not very familiar with these things, could not imagine that the two of them spent the entire night outdoors.

Berlan tidied up Rand's clothes and swept the floor clean before sitting down on the sofa. He said, "The revenge is done. So, is it time to return to the territory and meet with King Marcus?"

“Yes.” Rand nodded in the bathtub.

As the White King, Berlan may have some difficulty dealing with the Rand family issues, but when it comes to serious matters, whether it be national affairs or territorial politics, he is truly adept at it.

Berlan was very perceptive; she could easily discern the undercurrents between the Kingdom of Bolun and the Kingdom of Frostmoon from the jumbled data and messages.

Then, considering that King Marcus was coming to the resort, Berlan could easily discover some things.

However, Berlan didn't ask any more questions or say anything; she would support Rand's decision.

"Would you like to come and take a shower too?" Rand asked.

Bolan's beautiful eyes revealed a look of helplessness: "I've already washed."

Berlan calmed down after spending a night alone.

Now she can face Rand more normally again.

She had long been aware of and prepared for many things. Although she had encountered all sorts of strange high-ranking officials of the Holy Domain and was somewhat overwhelmed by them, she had now adapted to it.

A person who can maintain his throne and become a king at a young age after the death of both parents, and who can govern the White Kingdom to become stronger and stronger, is certainly not someone who lacks mental fortitude.

Berlan is very good at facing and solving problems, and now she doesn't intend to portray Ellie as an unfit wife.

Rand came out of the bathtub, and Berlan handed him a new set of clothes.

Rand dressed in front of Berlan.

Berlan was not good at chores, and such matters in the palace were left to the palace maids.

However, it's still possible to help a little.

Berlan wasn't embarrassed about Rand's body; they had seen it many times before, and they were mutually familiar with each other.

Rand lay on the sofa, looking up at the birds flitting about in the woods outside the window, then looked back at Berlan, who was using Ellie's body.

Berlan and Ellie have different temperaments. When they are alone together without Berlan pretending, he can clearly feel that the soul under this body is not his wife Ellie.

But Rand could pretend not to notice.

So he simply said, "My dear wife, may I have a kiss?"

Bolan still seemed somewhat helpless: "So, after going out and fooling around with your lover, you still want to win the lady's favor?"

Rand blinked, got up from the sofa, and went to "Ellie".

Rand put his arm around Ellie's waist.

Without flinching, he met Ellie's icy blue eyes, as beautiful as Lake Baikal in her past life.

Then get closer.

This was the second time Rand had attempted to kiss Berlan.

Of course, if you include the time Ellie used Berlan's body, then this is the third time. "I am not Ellie," Berlan said.

“I know,” Rand replied with a look.

Rand touched Ellie's incredibly soft lips.

Berlan did not dodge again, nor did he use ice to reject Rand.

Actually, nothing particularly special happened during this period; it was just that today, after everyone had gone their separate ways, it was Ellie's turn to get intimate with Rand.

Berlan still decided not to take anything away from Ellie, but seeing the current situation, it proved that Ellie, as the lady, could handle the affairs of the whole family well, and even the arrival of the Crimson King did not disrupt the peace of the Nicholas family.

So she doesn't really need to resist anything too much.

Although she is the nominal queen and the king of the White Kingdom, she is still male in public, and many problems will arise if she does not do things well.

But it seems we can take it slow.

Let Rand gain some advantage first.

Rand tasted the red lips of "Berlan," who neither responded nor resisted.

Rand was very familiar with Ellie's body, but at this moment it felt completely different.

Now Rand is somewhat looking forward to Berlan and Ellie switching bodies back, and Berlan kisses himself with his own body.

Rand knew that Berlan was not fully prepared, so after tasting the red lips, he did not go any further, but let go.

Rand licked his lips: "Feels good."

"Let's go, we're leaving today. I've already arranged the carriages and horses." Berlan wiped his lips with a silk handkerchief, tidied his makeup in front of the mirror, and then, without waiting for Rand, went out the door first.

……

The centaur carriage quickly carried Rand and his party back to the resort.

Having experienced a ruthless and thorough revenge, they never again encountered assassination attempts or disgusting tactics from minor nobles near the Kingdom of Bolun.

After all, there is still room for maneuver in the infighting among the minor nobles of the Kingdom of Bolun.

The consequences of provoking Rand are already very clear.

Not a single member of the family was spared.

In fact, the upper echelons of the Kingdom of Bolun had also felt the influence that Land had had on the minor nobles of the surrounding Kingdom of Bolun after he occupied the Holy Moon Territory.

However, due to various matters concerning the new king's ascension to the throne, and the decision not to wait for a slow death and deliver a thunderous blow to Rand, there has been no action yet, allowing Rand to cause trouble.

Just as Rand didn't want to alert the enemy, they didn't want to alert the enemy either.

In Rand's eyes, the Kingdom of Bolen was far superior to the New Holy City.

At least the Kingdom of Bolen knew that if they allowed Land to continue developing, they would surely perish. Therefore, during the reign of the old king, they had been actively trying to contain Land and even reclaim the land occupied by Land.

Now they are even planning to gather their strength and fight to the death.

The paladins of the New Holy City, who only cared about money, didn't care about any of that.

The plan is to let Rand develop freely and then wait for him to die.

Although, in Rand's view, the Kingdom of Bolun will still perish before the New Holy City.

After returning to the resort, Berlan and Olena worked together to organize the subsequent meeting.

This time, it won't just be King Marcus who will be coming; ministers and nobles from all over the country will also be there. After all, this is no small matter; it's a major decision made by the entire nation.

Olena was meticulous and considerate, while Berlan had a strategic vision, and the meeting arrangements were quickly completed.

Olena no longer doubted Berlan. If Ellie was using Ellie's body, she could handle these matters well. Although Ellie's style of doing things was unconventional and heavily influenced by Rand, she also learned a lot from Berlan.

Berlan's style of doing things was actually influenced by Rand quite a bit.

Therefore, it is not easy for them to reveal any flaws in their work.

After all, normal people simply cannot imagine something as outrageous as swapping bodies.

If there's a past explanation, it's hard to speculate in that direction.

A few days passed.

The nobles, ministers, and His Majesty the King of Frostmoon Kingdom arrived at the resort.

As for why it wasn't Rand who went to the royal city to hold a meeting with everyone...

That's because His Majesty the King forbids it.

In Marcus's own words: "I've been working for so long and you won't let me come out for some fresh air and relax? Don't push your luck, or I'll quit."

Therefore, important national affairs that should have been decided in the capital were moved to the resort.

However, it's not a trivial matter, and there are reasons for it.

If the Frostmoon Kingdom goes to war with the Bolen Kingdom, the focus of the conflict will be the Moon Phase Duchy of Land.

National war should not be taken lightly.

The troop deployment, the front lines to be defended, and the supplies to be prepared must all be decided based on the actual situation.

It must be mentioned here that a significant portion of this is based on Rand's theories.

The Frostmoon Kingdom used to have a very rudimentary understanding of military theory, but now there are many more things to consider.

The Frostmoon Kingdom is now greatly influenced by Rand.

The Rand Church School has a long history of operation.

Many aristocratic families in China send their children to study at RAND.

The outstanding performance of the academics from the church schools during the Second Frostmoon Kingdom Civil War made everyone even more eager to attend this school that clearly taught real knowledge.

In a sense, the Frostmoon Kingdom now has quite a few of Rand's former students and officials.

The meeting began quickly.

The top decision-makers of the Frostmoon Kingdom were holding a meeting in a simply styled conference room prepared by Rand.

"There's really only one topic for this meeting," Marcus said, presiding over the meeting himself as king.

"I wonder, where are your resolve and bottom lines? What level of war losses can you accept?"

The question is no longer whether to fight, but to what extent.

Wars between nations are always brutal and ruthless, and can easily drag on for a long time.

The previous raids and small-scale offensive and defensive battles between the Frostmoon Kingdom, the Lunsa Kingdom, and the Bolun Kingdom could not be considered national wars.

This time, we're going to wage a war of annihilation.

The most important issue then is determination.

This is the only issue that needs to be discussed now.

What price are the lords of the Frostmoon Kingdom willing to pay for this war of annihilation?
This question will directly determine how far the war will go and whether it will succeed.

“I will commit all my forces, including regular troops, conscripts, and knights, and I am prepared to withstand losses of less than half,” said Grand Duke Adrian of Thorns, son of King Marcus.

Rand then spoke up, indicating that he would commit all his forces.

Next are the Secretary of State for Military Affairs, Marquess of Blackbrown, and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Marquess of Bucks.

The domestic nobles also expressed their opinions one by one.

In reality, not everyone can actually bear the proportion of losses promised, but once this is agreed upon, they won't back down because of a small setback or loss in the war.

(End of this chapter)