Chapter 231: The Next Step
(Regaleon's POV)
We have retreated back to where the naval battle was being fought. By the time when we get there, many of the enemy ships were burning. By the time we were on the river's shore, I see General Vincent coming towards us.
"Your majesty, it is good that you are safe." General Vincent gave me his salute.
"What is the status here?" I asked.
"As you can see your majesty, we have won this battle." General Vincent said with a smile. "The enemy's that have laid down their arms are in the custody of my men."
"Good. Be sure to treat the prisoners of war with respect." I said. "I don't want to hear any maltreatment towards them." I ordered.
"Yes your majesty." General Vincent said and then left.
"What is your plan with the Atlantian siblings your majesty?" Dimitri, who was beside me, asked.
I looked at the two unconscious siblings. "For now you put them in a secure and isolated place. Where you put them, I will leave it up to you."
"Yes your majesty." Dimitri nodded and told his men on what to do. "Any other orders your majesty?" He asked.
"For now let's go back to camp." Regaleon said.
This was a long night and we got the victory for this huge battle. The men are weary after a long battle and they need rest.
"I also need to gather my thoughts after failing to capture the queen." I sighed with both regret and tiredness.
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I was in the tent back at camp. I can hear the joy and merriment the soldiers outside are doing. After winning this naval battle, they came back with joy in their faces.
Dimitri came in my tent holding two mugs of beer. "Your majesty, how about a glass before going to bed?"
"Thanks Dimitri. I think I am going to need it." I took the glass and made a few gulps before putting it down the table.
"Aren't you going out to join the soldiers' merriment?" Dimitri asked while sipping from his mug.
"I have just came from the outside and gave the soldiers my thanks and also given them permission to drink to their hearts content tonight. They have earned it." I said with a smile. "I am very blessed to have such people serving me by my side."
We have just won this battle but I cannot stop myself to think of what is to come next.
"I am sorry I wasn't able to help in capturing the queen of Jennovia." Dimitri kneeled in one knee before me.
"What are you doing Dimitri? Get up." I helped him get up. "It is not your fault. I was also slow in capturing the queen in time." I sighed in regret.
"What are you planning next your majesty?" Dimitri asked.
I was thinking of my next step after failing to capture the queen tonight. I have gotten news that Prince Gladiolus has returned to the capital of Jennovia with his bride to be. Alicia will be in much more danger if she remains in the palace of Jennovia.
"The last letter I got from Alicia informed me of her escape plan this coming weekend." I said deep in thought. "The weekend is only a day away. I would like to meet her on the way after if that is possible."
From where we are now, it will take a week to journey towards the capital of Jennovia. I cannot arrive by the time Alicia and her group escapes but at least I want to meet her along the way. Entering Jennovia incognito won't be hard for us with a small group.
