Chapter 308 - 6.68 Thank You
"General!"
Jillian turned toward the direction of the sound to see His Highness Prince Hayden running to him with a wide smile on his face, heavy cloak fluttering behind him. For a split second, Jillian seemed to see a pair of ears on his head and a tail wagging excitedly behind his butt. He shook his head to dismiss the disrespectful image and had only wanted to pay his respect when all of a sudden, Hayden dropped to one knee in front of him.
Jillian was shocked and tried to lift him up to no avail. "Your Highness...!"
"My Lord..." Hayden lowered his head in reverence. "On behalf of the royal family, I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude for your generous help in saving this country."
"What are you saying?" Jillian gripped Hayden’s arms and forcefully hauled him up with brute force. As much as Hayden wanted to keep kneeling, Jillian was way too strong! How cool! "This is my country, first and foremost. I will still be a General until the end of my life."
"My Lord..." Hayden’s eyes twinkled with deeper admiration, eyes glistening with unshed tears. Jillian discreetly stepped back whilst maintaining a courteous look. Goodness, Hayden and Maia were really a match made in Heaven. How could they have so much water in them? Hayden sniffled and rubbed his nose, grumbling. "I’m sorry. When that... demon attacked, I wanted to come to you but Imperial Father forbade me to."
"It’s as it should be." Jillian nodded. "Your Highness’ safety is the most important above all. The country’s future lies in your hands."
Hayden harrumphed, as stubborn as ever. "General’s well-being is still more important to me, though! I was so worried back then but all of a sudden, everyone spotted a pair of dragons in the sky!" He reached out to clasp Jillian’s hands in him, so excited that he might as well be jumping all over the place. "I have always known that the General is a very extraordinary person! The mortal realm is too small to contain your greatness!"
...Alright, this might be getting a little bit excessive.