Chapter 146 The King’s Gift
However, Vic still underestimated his position in Paula's heart. To Vic, it was just an ordinary rescue and he did not feel much. But to Paula, the meaning was very different. It was the salvation of the soul and the dawn of despair.
A soldier has come to report that the soldiers from the elite camp have arrived and the king's banquet is ready, waiting for the four people to arrive.
The tour of the palace had been completed, and Vic had indeed broadened his horizons. It was the first time in his two lives that he had seen a private palace, and he was indeed a little surprised.
Wei was brought directly to the restaurant by Paula. At this time, everyone had already sat down on both sides of the ridiculously long table. Paula and the old king sat at the main seats, and Zefa and Vic were on their left and right.
When everyone was present, the old king announced the start of the banquet. There was music playing nearby and the students were eating and whispering to each other.
The old king and Paula were also whispering something. The old king looked at Vic from time to time, but Vic ignored him. He was concentrating on eating at the moment. The chef in the palace was very good at cooking, and Vic thought the food was delicious.
The food, drinks and juices were all very rich, and the students all enjoyed the meal very much. Although it was not as lively as when Wang Luffy hosted a banquet, everyone was very relaxed at this banquet.
After the banquet, Vic was left alone by the old king, who said he had something to say to him. Vic did not refuse, as some things were better off talked out.
The old king brought Vic to his residence and went straight into the study next to the bedroom. After Vic went in, the old king asked everyone to stay away and then closed the door of the study.
"Mr. Vic, I'm sorry to bother you now!" said the old king sincerely.
"No problem, let's get down to business!" Vic said calmly.
"It's like this. My daughter was kidnapped this time and almost lost her life. It was Mr. Vic who saved her at the critical moment. I am very grateful!" After saying this, the old king bowed to Vic.
Vic did not evade the question and accepted it directly. He did save the princess, and it was not too arrogant to accept her father's bow of thanks. So what if he was a king? He was now a father.
"I've always wanted to give you something to thank you, but your instructor refused to accept it. I don't even know how to thank you!" The old king did mention this at the banquet before, but Zefa refused.
"There's no need for material thanks. You just need to treat your own people well. You can provide appropriate relief to civilians in poor conditions, and help those who are sick and have no money to see a doctor. Making ordinary people live a better life is the best way to thank us!" Vic is not a money-loving person. He usually doesn't carry money with him unless it is necessary.
"Mr. Vic is very conscious. If any country has a king like Mr. Vic, it would be a blessing for the common people.
"Alas, what a pity! I have a daughter in my old age, and I don't know how many years I can live. If I can see Paula get married, I can die with my eyes closed. At that time, I will pass the throne to my son-in-law and let him be the king of this country!" The old king looked at Vic and said dimly.
Of course Vic could understand what the old king meant. Marrying a beautiful, rich and white woman and reaching the peak of his life, of course, in the eyes of the king, this was already a pie in the sky. How many people could resist such temptation?
But to Vic, all this is meaningless. This is just a fragile hill. Standing on the top of such a mountain, there is a danger of falling down at any time. This is a world full of mountaintops, and there are higher and farther peaks waiting for him in the distance!
"Your Majesty, thank you. I am a person who yearns for freedom. If I am trapped in one place, I might go crazy. I am not fit to be a king. Your Majesty will definitely fulfill your wish. There are many people who want to be your son-in-law. I am afraid that the princess will be overwhelmed by the choices!" Vic replied with a smile.
The king also knew Vic's thoughts. He had seen before that Vic was not the kind of person who yearned for power. Getting him to marry Paula was as difficult as asking him to wash his hair while standing upside down.
"But Paula really likes her savior, and she wants to marry him. I only have one daughter, and I am willing to give him the entire kingdom as a dowry. I just don't know if my daughter has that blessing!" The king said with a sigh.
"Maybe she doesn't like him? Maybe she is just grateful to her savior? The princess is too young, and it is difficult for her to distinguish these emotions now. If she waits for a while, she may understand it!" Vic said unmoved.
"Alas, I am just a little girl with bad luck. Never mind. Let nature take its course. I just hope that you can come back to see Paula when you have time, even as a friend!"
The old king knew that he could not shake Vic's firm will, so he could only settle for the next best thing. He knew that Paula would not give up in a short time, and it would be a comfort if Vic could come to see Paula.
"We are already friends. I will come over when I have time. I won't go to say goodbye to Paula specifically. Your Majesty, please say hello to her for me!" After saying that, Vic walked to the window of the study, apparently preparing to leave through the window.
"Wait a moment!"
The old king stopped Vic who was about to leave, and he took a palm-sized wooden box from the bookshelf behind him and handed it to Vic.
"Mr. Vic, here are the treasures passed down from my ancestors. It is estimated that they have a history of thousands of years. There is nothing in the entire palace with a history as long as this. Only one sentence has been passed down!" said the old king with some nostalgia.
Vic glanced at the bookshelf behind the old king and felt a little disapproving. How could you just put such valuable things here?
"What? You don't believe it? Don't you know that the most dangerous place is the safest place? My family has always kept it in the open like this to preserve it.
Thousands of years of history! That was accompanied by the baptism of blood and fire. This country has not always been so peaceful and prosperous.
That's why this treasure has the longest history. It has withstood the baptism of blood and fire!" The old king saw what Vic was thinking, and after he finished speaking, he seemed to be recalling something, with a dazed look in his eyes.
Vic thought about it and felt that what the old king said made sense. The Forbidden City in his previous life had a history of less than a thousand years, and it had changed hands several times during that period. The treasures inside had been robbed several times. The deeper you hide the treasures, the more likely they will be noticed. It would really be safer to just put them in an inconspicuous place.
What's more, this is a world of pirates, where unrest is even more frequent. If it weren't for the good geographical location, it's hard to say whether the old king's family can still take charge of the royal family.
"Your Majesty, this item is too valuable. I really can't take it. It has witnessed your royal family's thousands of years of glory and disgrace, rise and fall. It is of great significance. I can't take it!"
Vic has always believed that great power lies within himself. Although it is an item that has been passed down for thousands of years and is a treasure in the eyes of the old king, it may not be the case for Vic.
"Actually, I have no choice but to do this! I don't have the ability to continue protecting it, and I feel like someone is still plotting against it. Through this incident, I realized how insignificant ordinary people are. I hope that you, who are so powerful, can continue to protect it!"
The old king stroked the small wooden box as he spoke, his voice a little low and helpless. Vic could feel the sincerity in his voice, he was not just talking for fun.