Chapter 605 (1/2)

Chapter 605: Exchanging Promises

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What followed was a long period of silence.

Anna’s eyes were not as tranquil as Roland had thought. As the couple gazed silently at each other, he saw the surging undercurrent beneath the cerulean surfaces. It was comprised of anxiety, fear, but above all, resolve. This was the reason why her expression was always looked so steely.

As time slid away quietly, the feeling became more and more intense.

Roland finally realized that he was not going to change her mind.

He closed his eyes and exhaled a long sigh.

“Alright, but you must agree to one request.”

“Say it.”

“You must never go on the frontline. You’ll always remain in the rear.”

“Promised.”

“If something happens on the battlefield…” Roland wet his lips. “I’m saying, in case, I…”

“If something like that really happens, I’ll leave the Northern Region immediately,” Anna said without reserve.

Roland seemed stunned for a moment.

“Are you worried that I’ll try to avenge you and end up giving away my life needlessly?” She stroked his cheeks gently. “Only Nightingale and Ashes would do something like that. As for myself, I’ll return quickly to the Western Region, bring all of your loyalists to Sleeping Island and settle down there, while continuing to resist Holy City. Your Majesty, although I’d like to follow you into death, I know that you’ll never be agreeable to that.” As she talked about this, she paused for a moment before continuing, “I promise you that I’ll walk your path for you until your ideal world becomes reality, where witches and normal people can live together freely.”

Roland did not respond—there was no need to. Anna’s growth had exceeded his expectations. This was already the best reward he attained for coming to this world.

She reached out her hands to unbutton Roland’s shirt.

Nothing else needed to be said.

The couple kissed as they flipped onto the bed.

Blackfire pulled down the curtains, while clothes and blankets were tossed to one side. In this moment, Roland’s and Anna’s fates were firmly connected, with the stars in the sky serving witness.

…

Two days later, Roland delivered his final speech before setting off in the square.

The people who came after hearing the news crowded the square until it was almost watertight. After a year and a half of development, Border Town of old no longer existed and was replaced by the prosperous and bustling City of Neverwinter. This had brought about massive changes to the lives of the people. This also meant that Roland’s reputation and popularity scaled to unprecedented heights.

“Good morning, my subjects.” As he went on stage, cheers rained down on him overwhelmingly.

“Long live our king!”