"Boris, I didn't expect you to participate in the competition. And you also defeated the arena champion."

In the Kislev Arena, Boris, who had just won the title of arena champion, was met by Tsar Pavel. For Pavel and Boris, they were no strangers to each other. In the Kislev Dungeon,

The young Boris met Pavel. At that time, Pavel was still a prince, not a tsar. Pavel was also deeply impressed by this young man. He was the only one who dared not to be polite in front of the prince.

However, times have changed, and the young people back then are no longer immature and arrogant. When Boris saw Pavel, who was the tsar, he gave a serious salute. Because, in the battle to liberate Kislev City, where

In a deep and dark dungeon, he and his father Vladimir had sworn allegiance to Pavel. Even if they didn't agree with it in their hearts, the oath had been made and must be abided by.

"I just came here to stretch my muscles and join in the fun. I didn't expect to win a championship because of it."

Boris answered humbly. He glanced at the noble and gorgeous Tsar, but his eyes were suddenly attracted by the woman behind the Tsar. To be precise, she was not a woman, but a girl... The girl was wearing a simple and elegant velvet robe, her face

She had light makeup on her face and a pure face. Her fair face was slightly rosy, and under her small and tall nose was a thin cherry mouth. Compared to the women in the palace who wore heavy makeup, the girl next to Pavel was stunning.

When the girl walked up to the Tsar and sat down with Pavel, Boris realized that she was the queen.

For a moment, many scenes about Denis emerged in Boris's mind. It seemed that the queen appeared at King Pavel's wedding and at the meeting where Pavel offered a bounty to the Northern Alliance. However, he was far away from her on those occasions.

They were too far away and couldn't see their faces clearly. They had met many times, but this time, they actually met face to face.

"The arena is just an arena after all. The real warriors and guardians of Kislev still belong to those soldiers who fight bloody battles on the front line. It's a pity that the soldiers from the north did not participate, otherwise, the game would have been more exciting."

Pavel said with a smile. Boris nodded politely towards the king, but his mind was completely attracted by the queen beside the king. Denis, yes, Boris knows her name, her experience, and her father

Similarly, the experience of Queen Denis is also legendary. This girl has the dual charm of appearance and intelligence. For a moment, Boris stared at Denis as if she was bewitched by magical magic.

But he quickly reacted and focused his attention on the Tsar again.

"According to the rules, you will receive the championship reward. Later, Ivanzhov will take you to collect the bonus."

Tsar Pavel read.

"That's not necessary. Your Majesty, I came to the competition not for the prize money. I just wanted to exercise myself. I never thought I would win the championship. There are still many civilians in the city who have no food or clean water. Prices are not stable for many people.

It is very expensive for working people. Let’s distribute this bonus to them as a transitional relief fund.”

Boris said, and after a moment of pause, he suddenly thought of something and added——

"Also, don't tell the public that this is a competitive bonus. I think this is a kind of pressure for other champions."

After Boris finished speaking, Pavel nodded with satisfaction.

"Come on, Boris, brave warrior of Kislev, tonight, I will host a victory dinner. Come with your father to celebrate your victory in the arena championship."

Pavel continued with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Boris nodded respectfully.

…

"Boris!"

His father's shout woke up Boris from the room. He was dressing himself up. Two hours ago, he first washed himself carefully, then took care of his hair and arranged his clothes. When Boris opened the closet

At that time, he realized that he didn't have many gorgeous clothes over the years. He had never been so poor as now, and it was too late to ask the servants to find clothes because they might not fit.

"Hurry up, we are going to be late. Pavel doesn't like being late. No tsar ever waits for his ministers."

Father Vladimir shouted loudly downstairs, and the servants had prepared the carriage and were waiting for the two masters to go out.

As a perfectionist, Boris could only do the final packing and hurried downstairs. Although the dress seemed to fit so well, Boris always felt that it was not enough. It was an incomparable honor to accept the king's banquet in the evening.

However, what Boris paid more attention to was seeing Denis again. That girl... Boris could only shake his head and tell himself to wake up. Queen! She is the queen! Boris shouted to himself.

The road to the palace was not long. After passing through several streets, the carriage drove straight into Tsarist Avenue, which was the main avenue built since the time of the Bloody Queen Katarina and ran through the north and south of Kislev City. It is wide enough.

It can accommodate six carriages traveling abreast.

The moonlight poured through the carriages and boats onto Boris's face. The upcoming banquet made him feel excited, but at the same time, he was also a little nervous. It was strange. In the past, on the battlefield with tens of thousands of people, the emotions he had never felt were repeated today.

emerge.

This section of the road was also so long. In the past, it only took ten minutes to walk, but today's carriage ride felt like walking for several hours. When the carriage stopped at the entrance of the palace, Boris straightened his clothes and got out of the carriage.

They were not late, it was a private dinner. Only the king and his wife and Vladimir and his son.

As soon as Boris and his father sat down, Pavel appeared with Queen Denis. On the crystal throne was Denis, and on the golden throne was the new king Pavel.

"Very good, you are here."

Pavel smiled proudly. The knights loyal to him defeated the King of the Arena, and the wonderful game made the people go crazy, temporarily forgetting the fear of burning Chaos believers and demolition incidents.

Pavel only felt that everything was going smoothly, and all of this was thanks to his wife, Denis.

"let's start."

The king snapped his fingers, and the servants began to serve the meal one by one.

"Vladimir, you are also responsible for the successful holding of this competition. It is your due diligence that ensures public security. In the past half month, there has not been a single violent incident."

Pavel said happily.

"This is my duty, Your Majesty."

Although it was a private dinner, Vladimir still maintained thoughtful etiquette. He and Pavel were very familiar, but the king was the king, and no matter how familiar he was, Vladimir always felt that he and King Pavel were not the same person.

From that day in the dungeon when Pavel forced the father and son to pledge their allegiance, Vladimir felt that he would never be able to have a heart-to-heart relationship with this prince in the future.

They chatted and laughed constantly. However, Boris had no intention of dining, and his eyes always stayed on Queen Denis unconsciously. Her face, her smile, her cheerful and lively character... Boris only felt that he

I have fallen, but I can't show it.

He looked at her, and she always seemed to glance at him from time to time...
Chapter completed!