I am a wicked dragon, and you want me to fall into goodness?

Chapter 100 Karen's Heroic Rescue? (3k)

Gabriella was led into her temporary bedroom, where everything remained exactly as she had left it.

A bed covered with soft animal hides, and a wooden table with a book of life magic on it.

The evening primrose on the windowsill, brought from the territory of the Long-eared Tribe, is still emitting a faint fragrance.

She slowly walked to the window, her emerald green eyes gazing out.

Outside the embassy walls stood layers upon layers of Red Fang Knights, their crimson armor completely surrounding the embassy.

Let alone stepping out the gate, even a fly seemed unable to penetrate this airtight guard.

Gabriella slowly raised her hand and stroked the emerald green leaf in her palm, which still flowed with life energy.

She recalled Puse's grand and dignified words, and the hesitation and helplessness in Lia's eyes.

She recalled Cedric's hesitant expression and calmly looked out the window.

She did not resist, not out of fear.

It was because she knew that once she took action, Puse would immediately accuse her of "resisting arrest and disobeying orders," and at that point, the blue dragon would think she was guilty and simply confirm the charge.

The snow has started falling again outside the window.

Fine snowflakes fell on the windowpane, quickly piling up into a thin layer.

She leaned gently against the cold windowsill, her shadow stretched long and lonely in the dim light, and sat there in the darkness for the entire night.

Morning has arrived.

Suddenly, a violent clash of weapons and angry shouts broke the suffocating silence outside the room.

"Get out of the way! You lackeys of the Levi! By what right do you imprison our king!"

Several long-eared nobles, dressed in dark green leather armor and wielding fine iron spears, rushed in.

Their fur and pupils were all different shades of green, they had a pair of pointed ears, and their faces were full of uncontrollable rage.

The leading nobleman shoved aside the Red Fang Knight blocking the doorway, his longsword pointed directly at the knights guarding the courtyard, his voice filled with rage.

"On whose orders do you dare to imprison our Long-Eared Clan's King within the embassy?"

His gaze swept over the layers of crimson armor on the wall and landed on the wooden door to the bedroom.

"Our king has only come to visit the fairies and has never done anything to offend the Levi people!"

"Are you trying to provoke a war between the Long-Eared Tribe and the Levi by imprisoning them like this?"

The Red-Fanged Knight in the courtyard swiftly drew his sword, and the leading knight stepped forward, his tone carrying a veiled warning:

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We are acting on the orders of His Highness Puse!

"Queen Gabriella of the Long-Eared Tribe is suspected of endangering the safety of the wheat fields of Starfall City and is currently imprisoned here. No one is allowed to trespass!"

"If you insist on forcing your way in, don't blame our swords for showing no mercy!"

These long-eared nobles were originally relatives and confidants who had come to Starfall City with Gabriella, and they were currently staying in the guest rooms of the embassy.

They had already sensed something was wrong when the Red Fang Knight sealed the bedroom door.

They only suppressed their anger and secretly gathered their strength because of the enemy's superior numbers.

Unable to endure the humiliation of being imprisoned any longer, they finally broke free.

The leading nobleman was named Leon, the captain of Gabriella's personal guard and one of the most valiant warriors of the Long-Eared Tribe.

The fine iron longsword in his hand gleamed coldly, its blade aimed directly at the Red Fang Knight Commander's throat.

"Your Highness Puse? A mere blue dragon dares to arbitrarily accuse my Long-Eared King?"

"Wheat fields are safe? That's utter nonsense!"

"Our king is kind-hearted; he wouldn't even trample the grass and trees beneath his feet. How could he possibly harm the Levi people's food supply?"

As soon as Leon finished speaking, the long-eared nobles behind him echoed his words.

The longswords in their hands were raised in unison, their dark green armor blending seamlessly into the snow, creating a stark contrast with the crimson armor of the Red Fang Knight.

"Release our king!"

"Otherwise, we'll make this embassy your burial ground today!"

"The Long-Eared Tribe fears no war!"

The guest room doors were pushed open one after another, and the entire negotiation team of long-eared tribe members rushed out.

The embassy courtyard was instantly filled with two tense forces, and the air seemed to freeze in the tense standoff.

Just as the two sides were about to clash, swords were drawn and weapons were about to collide.

"stop!"

A clear and authoritative voice suddenly came from behind the tightly closed wooden bedroom door.

Immediately afterwards, with a soft creak, Gabriella slowly pushed open the door that had been locked by the Red Fang Knight.

She wasn't wearing any armor, but still wore that dark green robe embroidered with silver vines.

A few fine snowflakes landed on her long golden hair, but they did not diminish her dignity and composure as the queen of the long-eared tribe.

She walked out slowly, her emerald green eyes calmly sweeping over the two sides locked in a tense standoff in the courtyard, her gaze finally settling on Leon.

There was no angry rebuke, nor any excited soothing; her voice remained calm, yet carried an undeniable command: "Leon, sheathe your sword."

Leon was startled, his hand holding the sword trembled slightly, and the anger in his eyes was instantly replaced by astonishment and resentment.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but under Gabriella's calm and resolute gaze, he slowly lowered his longsword.

The long-eared warriors behind them also sheathed their weapons. Their dark green armor remained menacing, but the fierce aura they had shown earlier was gone.

They looked at their king's lonely figure, their eyes filled with heartache and resentment, but they could only silently obey orders.

Gabriella then turned her gaze to the Red Fang Knight Commander, her voice showing neither fear nor hostility.

"Now that I have accepted Prince Puser's supervision," I will not allow my people to cause trouble here.

She paused. "Your duty is to guard me, not to wage war against the Long-Eared Tribe."

"Tell your men to retreat. My people will not advance another step. Also, I need to speak with my delegation—"

Upon hearing this, the Red Fang Knight's expression remained unchanged. He bowed slightly, his tone extremely polite, yet utterly uncompromising.

"Your Highness Gabriella, I cannot comply."

"His Highness Pusser has ordered that you be kept under strict guard, and no one is allowed to visit you or have any communication with the outside world."

The knight's gaze swept over the long-eared warriors, their faces filled with resentment, and the warning in his voice grew stronger.

"Your people have trespassed into the guarded area. If you hadn't stopped them in time, there would already be a river of blood."

This is Levi territory, and once a fight breaks out, knights will continuously join the battle.

As for the Long-Eared Tribe, there is indeed a chance of successfully rescuing them and breaking through completely, but it is very slim, unless a miracle occurs, otherwise the chances are infinitely close to zero.

Therefore, once this battle occurs, the destruction of the Long-Eared Knights will surely be the end.

"Please return to your bedroom immediately, Your Highness Gabriella."

"Otherwise, we will have no choice but to obey Your Highness's orders and kill any trespassers without mercy, even if they are your people."

These words completely sealed off any possibility of reconciliation.

By invoking Puse's orders as a shield and threatening the lives of the Long-Eared Tribe, Gabriella had no room for rebuttal.

Just as Gabriella pursed her lips, a hint of helplessness flashing in her emerald eyes, a crisp sound of horses' hooves suddenly came from outside the embassy.

"Wait!"

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man dressed in silver armor riding a pure white steed slowly approaching.

Upon seeing that the visitor was Karen, the Red Fang Knight Commander immediately bowed and greeted her: "Your Highness Karen!"

The Red-Fang Knights in the courtyard all sheathed their swords and knelt on one knee: "Greetings, Your Highness Karen!"

Karen dismounted and walked straight to the Red Fang Knight, her brows slightly furrowed.

"I heard the commotion here, so I came to check it out."

"Although His Highness Puse ordered that His Highness Gabriella be kept under guard, he did not say that she was not even allowed to speak a few words with her own people."

Karen straightened up and said in a deep voice to the Red Fang Knight Commander, "I agree to Princess Gabriella's request. Have your men retreat to guard various parts of the embassy, ​​leaving only two people to wait outside the bedroom door."

He paused, his tone growing increasingly firm: "If any problems arise, I will personally explain to His Highness Puser."

"Just remember, the Long-Eared Tribe are our allies, not our enemies."

"Such mistreatment of the king of a friendly nation will only make the Starshine Kingdom a laughing stock if word gets out."

The Red Fang Knight Commander's face turned pale and then red. He opened his mouth, but in the end, he could only lower his head and reply, "Yes, Your Highness Karen."

With that, he waved his hand, and the Red Fang Knights in the courtyard immediately retreated in an orderly fashion to the embassy gate, leaving only two knights guarding the bedroom door.

Karen's voice softened slightly.

"Your Highness Gabriella, you may now speak with your delegation. I wonder if I may have the honor of joining your negotiations?"

The boy smiled like a fox at that moment.

Gabriella slightly raised her eyes, her emerald green gaze calmly landing on Karen.

As the queen of the Long-Eared Tribe, who stands at 2.2 meters tall, she only needs to lower her head slightly to take in the 1.8-meter-tall Levi boy in front of her.

She slowly took a step forward, and the height difference between them forced her to lower her head slightly.

"Of course, it would be our honor."

Karen's smile deepened: "I've already prepared a living room for you."

He turned slightly to the side and made a standard invitation gesture, his movements displaying both royal etiquette and youthful cheerfulness: "Please."

Gabriella nodded slightly and turned to walk towards the living room of the bedroom.

Leon and the entire delegation immediately followed, their eyes still warily fixed on the Red Fang Knights guarding the area.

His hand was always on the hilt of the sword at his waist, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

The door to the living room was gently pushed open by a servant. The furnishings inside were not particularly elegant, with a long table covered with animal skins and a fireplace with a brazier burning.

Karen entered the living room first and waved to the servants: "Bring some freshly brewed hot tea and some snacks."

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The attendant bowed in agreement and quickly withdrew.

Karen then turned around and gestured for Gabriella and her confidantes to sit down.

"Your Highness Gabriella, and everyone here, Starfall City is short of supplies, and these may help to ward off some of the winter chill."

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