Heir to the Kingdom of 1.4 billion people

Chapter 23 A prince from the East Continent?
Black Wolf Castle, Hall.

Snapped!
The exquisite porcelain teacup fell from the Viscount's hand and broke into countless pieces the moment it came into contact with the hard floor.

The scalding black tea spilled all over the Viscount, but the noble man completely ignored it, his mind still immersed in the information just reported by the knight.

"Tell me again, how many people are the heirs to the kingdom?"

Karen pushed away the two maids who were frantically wiping his body and stood up suddenly from the main seat. His tough face was full of surprise, and his previous calm demeanor was completely gone.

"My Lord, the status protection above His Royal Highness the Prince is 1.4 billion citizens."

Knight Thorin said respectfully. He was not surprised at the Viscount's gaffe of smashing the teacup. He even thought that his lord was very calm. If it were him, he would have been so frightened that he would have fallen off his chair.

"Are you sure you saw it right?" Karen asked doubtfully.

It can be 14 million or 140 million, but it should not be 1.4 billion!

Because there are three major human countries on the continent today - the Kingdom of Sosia that worships the sun and wind, the Kingdom of Milan that believes in thunder and earth, and the Kingdom of Rhine that worships the sun and the moon.

The total number of free people, serfs, slaves, etc. in these three kingdoms and their vassal states would definitely not be as terrifying as 1.4 billion.

It was hard for Karen to imagine that if there really was a country with a population of 1.4 billion, how vast its territory would be, how high its grain production would be, and how astonishing its national strength would be.

"My lord, when I met with His Highness, I secretly counted several times, and it was indeed in the tens." Knight Thorin said with a wry smile.

Karen's expression gradually became serious, as if a dark cloud was lingering on his face.

Even in the past war against the rebellious Principality of Mason, when he was alone and surrounded by several enemy extraordinary knights, his expression had never been so solemn.

He knew very well that although his knights were not well educated and had not read many books, they were at least able to count.

This also means that the protection of that person's identity as His Highness is indeed real.

But, is what I see real? Is there a possibility that it is an illusion or some kind of magic?
Although Karen had never heard of magic that could modify the protection in his past experience, it did not mean that there was no such possibility.

"kindness"

Karen sat back in the main seat, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the armrests of the chair, the rhythm slow and heavy, as if he was calculating something.

Seeing this, Knight Thorin did not disturb his lord's thoughts, but continued to kneel respectfully on one knee on the wolfskin carpet.

By the way, I secretly changed my leg because the previous one was too numb.
Time passes by every second.

Tapping.

At this moment, the sound of footsteps broke the silence in the castle hall.

"Darling~"

Accompanied by a frivolous female voice, a tall figure stepped in.

She was a beautiful woman who looked to be in her early twenties. She was wearing a loose silk nightgown with a slightly open neckline, revealing her elegant jade-like collarbone and a hint of white.

She had soft purple hair that fell on her shoulders like a waterfall, and her hair had a faint luster in the candlelight.

She has an attractive figure, a slender waist, slightly raised hips, and long and well-proportioned legs, and her sexiness can't be concealed even under her loose pajamas.

There is no doubt that this is an extremely charming beauty.

Knight Thorin simply glanced at the newcomer before abruptly lowering his head, fearing that any blasphemous thoughts would arise in his mind.

Because this beauty was his master's second wife, Viscountess Danielle Martha.

"What kind of important information made you leave me alone in the room for so long?"

The lady sat directly on Karen's lap without any hesitation, put her snow-white arms around his shoulders, and whispered softly in his ear.
Karen felt numb all over and wondered if her old waist could be saved.

"Master, the intelligence has been reported. May I take my leave?"

Knight Thorin said respectfully, he was afraid that if he stayed like this any longer it would affect the mood of his lord and his wife.

"Let's go." Karen's mouth twitched and he waved his hand.

He actually wanted to keep Thorin, but the sudden force of the arms on his neck made it impossible for him to say it.

"Alright, alright, now we have something important to do. Besides, you just gave birth, so you should rest well!"

Feeling the mischievous little hand under her, Karen quickly pushed Danielle off her body.

"Daniel, Thorin reported that a noble prince has come to our territory. His status and protection are..."

Without waiting for the woman to lose her temper, Karen hurriedly dumped out all the information.

This viscount, who was famous for his outstanding military prowess, seemed to regard his wife as some kind of monster that would eat people without leaving any bones.

" billion!"

The lady covered her mouth with her hand, her cyan eyes full of surprise. For a moment, she even forgot to blame her husband for his ruthlessness in rejecting her many times.

"Yes, to be honest, I already suspect that Thorin has been deceived by some kind of magic or protective power. After all, there is no country on the continent with so many people."

Before Karen could finish her words, a white finger gently blocked her mouth.

"Darling, you seem to have forgotten that just because it doesn't exist on this continent doesn't mean it doesn't exist on another continent~" said the lady with a sweet smile.

"You mean?" After being reminded by the woman, Karen showed a thoughtful expression.

"Is that prince a prince from the East Continent?"

"Maybe so. After all, there is no country that big on the Western Continent where we are." Danielle said while biting her index finger. She was also trying her best to think.

"But in the ancient war of the gods, the continent was shattered into two. One half became the Western Continent where we are based, and the other half became the Eastern Continent and drifted away."

"Coupled with the sudden appearance of the Silent Mist and the boundless Ice Wall of Sighs on the sea, no visitors from the Eastern Continent have appeared on the continent for hundreds of years."

Karen sighed.

Over the past few hundred years, countless navigators have set sail on the continent, dreaming of reaching the East Continent and gaining fame, status, and extraordinary power through career advancement.

Even he himself had fantasized about such a dream when he was a child.

It’s a pity that over the centuries, all the navigators have brought back are horrific tragedies, so that now almost no one has any hope.

"Bias, the world's first great magician, once said that everything is possible." Danielle said slowly.

"Since the eternal gods exist, is there anything impossible in this world?"

"Karen, prepare the gifts and go meet His Highness." Danielle gently held her husband's hand and said softly.

"If it is really an illusion, then he can't deceive you. After all, you are..."

As if in response to the woman's words, streams of dark green magic suddenly burst out from Viscount Hughes' body, and the air around him began to tremble.

"The Knight of the Morning Star rank, the Howling Wolf!" The lady looked at her husband with eyes full of love.

As everyone knows, the lord of the Black Wolf Territory is a powerful knight who shone brightly in the "War of Dragon and Lion". This is also the main reason why she, as the only daughter of the noble Martha family, is willing to marry him.

The secondary reason is of course that Darling is very handsome~
(End of this chapter)