Chapter 422: Crown Prince Garret

"Hail to thee, my father!"

Bruno's study, Garrett, the crown prince, knelt on one knee, greeting his father.

This prince possessed the characteristic golden-brown hair and purple pupils of the Odwin royal family, yet due to practicing a unique combat qi secret manual, his hair was tinged with a purple hue matching his pupils.

Garrett was exceptionally tall, particularly accentuated by his golden armor, evoking a sense of overwhelming presence in ordinary people.

"Ah, rise quickly, my son."

Bruno smiled and walked forward, lifting the kneeling Garrett.

This king, clad in resplendent robes, seemed diminutive before his son, yet Bruno felt no intimidation, his eyes brimming with affection and admiration.

Indeed, the outside world criticized his lack of prowess, likely limiting him to silver rank for life.

But his son compensated for his shortcomings.

Bruno had always regarded Garrett as his pride!

"It has been over three years since we last met, father and son?"

Bruno grasped Garrett's arm and led him to sit on a nearby sofa, "How was life at the border? Did you fare well?"

Garrett showed a smile, yet it seemed he was not a man prone to laughter.

"My life there was well, father, you need not worry excessively."

He said, "However, the Kingdom of Telesia is not quite peaceful lately. The sudden emergence of the 'Holy Storm' organization rapidly occupies nearly the size of a duchy, and Tamriel seems powerless to resist."

"This is good!"

Bruno's smile never ceased; such turmoil in Telesia presented an opportunity for Odwin.

"But, the founding celebration is imminent. Before that, we should relish the festivities. Concerning actions against Telesia, after the celebration, we shall convene with several dukes and the Marquis of Ushan to discuss."

Three great dukes plus the Marquis of Ushan, these constituted the top nobility of Odwin.

Garrett hesitated. According to his nature, such matters should be discussed and decided first. How could celebrations outweigh defeating enemies?

Yet since his father had made the decision, he could only follow the arrangement.

After all, it was only a few days; waiting would pass.

"I hear Marquis Ruanes has recovered and even advanced to a Silver Moon Knight?"

Garrett said, "I have long heard of the former Thunder Marquis's valor and power. It appears this time there is an opportunity to learn from him."

Bruno understood his son. With superior talent, he greatly enjoyed sparring with strong opponents.

"That depends on whether Ruanes grants you the chance to challenge."

Bruno smiled, "But, I think you could challenge his grandson, also your future brother-in-law, Ronin Ushan."

Brother-in-law?

Garrett was unaware of this matter, "You mean Blanchet's?"

Bruno nodded; by now, he could reveal this marital alliance.

"During this celebration, I shall announce the engagement between your sister Blanchet and Ronin."

Garrett nodded.

"Over these years, Blanchet's rumors have caused some negative impact on you and the royal family. Now she can marry, this is good for everyone."

"The Ushan family, esteemed as top nobility of the kingdom, has never intermarried with the royal family. Marrying Blanchet to the Ushan family is a good choice."

He was not interested in what kind of person Ronin was, as long as Blanchet could marry without losing royal dignity.

Only, Bruno's earlier words puzzled him.

"Father, you ask me to challenge Ronin, Ruanes's grandson, likely around twenty years old. Is such a person worthy as my opponent?"

Bruno laughed heartily, "Ronin, he is no simple matter!"

He turned and sat on the adjacent sofa, "Bror witnessed firsthand; Ronin used a secret technique to kill the one-handed Ossen, who became a Silver Moon Knight through irregular means. He guesses your brother-in-law, less than twenty, possesses Meteor-level late-stage, even Silver Moon-level strength!"

Garrett frowned, his expression tense, "Less than twenty, Silver Moon-level, are you certain?"

Bruno nodded, "You know Bror; his judgment is not greatly erroneous."

Garrett's frown deepened.

"The lord of Ushan, Ruanes is a Silver Moon Knight with extraordinary combat power. His grandson, nineteen, possesses such strength."

He looked at Bruno, "If not counting followers' strength, only considering single family combat power levels, the Ushan family ranks forefront."

Even the Odwin family, only Garrett reached Meteor-level; if the Duke of Ferrens, renamed Grieg, counted, then two.

But these people compared to a nineteen-year-old Silver Moon Knight were far inferior.

"This Ronin..."

Garrett's mind was heavy; although the other was his brother-in-law, this man's potential unsettled him.

Bruno seemed to know what his son wished to say.

"Currently, the environment is not good; Screaming Isle, Moonlight Vale, Vera Duchy, even your uncle Ferrens, these people are close. A powerful Ushan is what we need."

Garrett's eyes narrowed slightly, a faint fierceness appearing, "These restless people should be suppressed!"

Though saying so, he knew it was not yet time.

Now Telesia is in great turmoil, precisely when Odwin could exploit the weakness.

Once the ceasefire agreement is torn, the Orlant continent will erupt in full-scale war.

The royal family cannot confront all; they need to leverage forces from Vera Duchy, Ferrensburg Duchy, and all factions.

Later, like the first Orlant Emperor unifying the continent, if these people restrain themselves, then fine; if still conspiring treacherously, suppression later is not late.

Ronin, though excellent, short-term cannot affect.

Even if the other advances to Sun ahead of Garrett, the latter confidently could handle.

All strong ones of the royal family combined, one Sun cannot defy heaven.

Only father and son were in the study, so speaking had little restraint.

Bruno said, "I ask you to try challenging Ronin, to see how far his strength reaches. Thus, we have a measure in mind."

Garrett pondered, "I understand; when he arrives at Golden Feather City, I privately shall seek him to test. Honestly, such strength at nineteen sounds too incredible!"

"The northern Ushan has a magic potion enhancing knight strength."

Bruno voiced his conjecture, "Perhaps Ronin's talent is inherently remarkable, plus magic potion aid, thus growing so quickly."

"Oh? Such magic potion exists?"

Garrett's eyes brightened.

Strength was this crown prince's lifelong pursuit.

These years he had tried various magic potions, yet honestly, effects were minimal.

If Ronin's strength enhancement relied on magic potion, such potion surely could aid him further.

"Thus, I more must discuss well with him."