Chapter 129 A daughter in my family has grown up
It all started with an accident. On that rainy night more than half a year ago, the wounds on Garris' body slowly healed, and he stood up again.
So with everything happening now, there is also this scene that should not have happened in the 12th century. A young man and woman were caught by their elders in a dessert shop.
Of course, this dessert shop is a bit crude, and the so-called young men and women also have mature minds that do not match their appearance.
Therefore, although the two of them stood up, they did not show any panic when meeting their parents.
Only when the other person next to Balian lifted his hood did Garris show a hint of scorn. Isabella unconsciously moved two steps towards Garris and took the initiative to stand beside Garris. In front of Reese.
The man who lifted his hood revealed a head of charming auburn hair. He had a handsome face and a tall figure. The sword hilt exposed at his waist was inlaid with gems, showing the world that he was of noble status.
"Isabella, long time no see."
The familiar accent, like a nightmare, urged Isabella to recall scenes from the past.
Her engagement was decided six years ago, and she actually went to Karak Fort for the engagement three years ago.
At that time, Saladin's army was besieging the city, and the incendiary pot thrown by the trebuchet passed over her head and fell into the castle, burning many people to death.
Since then, Isabella has completely stayed in Karak Castle and accepted the discipline of Humphrey's mother Stephanie.
Stephanie forbids the girl from visiting her mother and Balian in Nablus.
He was like a trophy, put on invisible shackles. Even if he wanted to meet his knight, someone would follow him closely to monitor him.
Not only that, she also had to endure Leonard's inhuman twisted cruelty.
The lunatic took pleasure in torture and would force the captured Muslims to jump off the towering city wall.
The curse on Leonard and the wailing of those people before their tragic death became Isabella's lullaby.
Isabella hated Stephanie and Leonard for breaking her past peace and exposing her to endless ugliness.
And what about Humphrey? His weakness had been exposed at the engagement party three years ago. This guy was scurrying around like a panicked rat.
As the lord of Torun, this guy is a well-known candidate for the Prince Consort, but he doesn't dare to fight against Leonard. He doesn't have the slightest bit of kingly demeanor.
However, the engagement was finally concluded, and the man in front of her, whom she regarded as an enemy, still came to find her.
When Garris and Isabella were looking at Humphrey, Humphrey was also looking at Garris.
He was several years older than Garis. He also knew Garis and knew that this knight came from a small noble family and had been trained in the palace of Jerusalem.
Three years ago, he and other knights escorted Isabella to Karak Castle.
But now, tsk... you are an adulterer and an adulterous woman.
No wonder I didn’t go to Jerusalem.
When Humphrey maliciously speculated about others, he did not consider his maids at all. He just stared at the seal ring on Garris's left hand.
Humphrey's expression was uncertain. Although Guy had been crowned king now, who could tell what would happen in the future?
While the Guys have not yet given birth to an heir, Isabella is still the first in line to inherit the kingdom.
Then the seal ring held by Isabella is a symbol of her heir status and the continuation of authority from the Leper King.
"Isabella, are you sure you want to find a wild man? And not just a lover?"
Humphrey's words cut through the air like a cold blade, and his question made the atmosphere stagnant.
However, neither Garris nor Isabella took it seriously, and even raised the corners of their mouths slightly, showing a bit of ridicule.
There seemed to be a tense rapport in the air, and Humphrey's questioning became a weak rebuttal to their relationship.
Then, seeing that Isabella didn't reply, Humphrey said again: "We are engaged."
Hearing this, Isabella did not reply to his words. Instead, like an elegant cat, she took a step back and pressed her back against Gareth's body. Her movements were smooth and natural, as if mocking Humphrey's confusion. style.
"So what?"
Isabella's voice was calm and clear, like a breeze, filled with complete contempt and relief.
She didn't care about the forced engagement, and she wasn't officially married anyway. Just like what he said to Gareth before: The Leper King is a bastard, so don't listen to him anymore.
But how to say goodbye to the past? The girl made her decision
Isabella raised her chin slightly, snuggled completely into Gareth's arms, and glanced at Humphrey's completely gloomy face.
The girl turned her eyes to Garris, raised her head to meet his eyes, her eyes softened, and she whispered in front of everyone: "Kiss me."
Even Garris couldn't react at this moment. He looked at the slightly thin lips opening and closing, and listened to the friendly accent. He clearly heard it clearly, but he was a little unbelievable.
Then, immediately after, Isabella repeated it again.
This time he heard it clearly, and gently ran his fingers through her hair, holding the back of the girl's head. The movement was as natural as flowing water, without any embarrassment.
Then the girl stood on tiptoes and he leaned down. Only then did he realize that Isabella's head had reached his chin, and even her figure was slightly curved.
In this year, she has grown up...
With a hint of reverie, Garris's lips gently touched Isabella's lips.
At that moment, it was as if the whole world had turned into misty light and shadow in this kiss, and only their two breaths were intertwined,
The flow of time has indeed slowed down, and the sound of each other's heartbeats seems melodious.
After a while, the two faced the visitors again. At this time, the other person's warm body temperature and the creamy sweetness in the other person's mouth are still lingering on the tip of his lips, teeth and tongue.
They could see the girl's cheeks were slightly red, but her eyes were extremely determined. Whether it was Balian or Humphrey, they noticed that there was a trace of smile left on the corner of Isabella's mouth.
That smile was as gentle as the spring breeze, but it was impossible to ignore, declaring her control over her destiny.
"I will seize it for myself and break the destined ending."
There was strong confidence in the cold words.
She can control her body and control her soul. She is her own master and makes her own decisions. This is her decision.
When Balian saw such a scene, he couldn't help but open his mouth. Is this still his daughter?
We haven’t seen each other for a year, why have they changed so much?
The girl who would cowardly ask for help now shows a hint of kingly demeanor.
In Balian's view, as a king, he must not be a puppet, but that is not to make others give in, but to be taken by the king himself.
Baldwin III wrested the kingship from his mother, and Baldwin IV wrested the vitality of the kingdom from Saladin.
Although Isabella only chose her husband, she also showed her own opinion.
Balian knows that no matter what the future holds, his stepdaughter has already embarked on a path of struggle.
In contrast, Balian glanced at Humphrey indifferently again...
Humphrey didn't notice what touched Balian's heart. He was furious. His belongings and trophies were just taken away by another man in public.
He looked back at Balian, who still smiled half-heartedly, as if he was an outsider.
"You will fall like a wild dog."
With that said, Humphrey drew his sword from his waist and pointed it at Garris.
"Come on! Gareth, duel like a man!"
Humphrey let out his loud roar, but with his roar, the whole street fell silent.
For a moment, almost all passers-by looked at Balian and his group of travelers.
After hearing what Humphrey said, Isabella looked at him with a look of pity.
This is the town of Alhadi, where you insult Qaris and insult a [prophet] recognized by the people.
It seems that Humphrey is not only cowardly and has no opinion, but also lacks intelligence and the ability to distinguish the situation he is in.
Reckless blind action is by no means independent, but simply puts oneself in danger.
Humphrey took two steps back from the door of the store, motioning for Garris to pass him.
Garris released his hold on Isabella and patted her on the top of her head to show that it didn't matter.
Then he left the girl in the store and walked out of the dessert shop alone.
When Garris walked out of the store, the people who had gathered because of Humphrey's curses let out their own cheers.
"Garys!"
"Garys!"
"Prophet!"
"Doctor!"
Garris waved to the enthusiastic crowd, and received an even more enthusiastic response.
This response and cheers gradually attracted everyone in the town.
Hundreds of people surrounded the street, and their shouts were like boiling sea water, resounding throughout the world.
Along with this shouting, they looked at Humphrey and his gang with particularly unkind eyes.
Previously, they thought it was someone with the same name, but when Garris walked out of the dessert shop, the people in the town realized that it was the [Prophet] that this foreigner was cursing, and it was the [Died of Sword Wounds] .
This time, it was like poking a hornet's nest.
Even though Gareth never said what would happen if he disobeyed his orders, even though Gareth never said what would happen if he insulted the [Prophet].
But for the people in the town, his lofty reputation has already surpassed all the kings in the world. Even the prophets of the previous generation are not as friendly as Garris.
In front of them, while Gareth is still in the world, insult and threaten...
No, no matter how docile and amiable a believer is, he cannot bear this situation.
Garris just responded to the enthusiasm of the people around him and did not pay attention to Humphrey.
When Humphrey faced the surging crowd and realized that hundreds of people had surrounded him and showed their malicious intent, his face gradually turned pale.
Balian on the side, after seeing this, decisively took off the sword from his waist and threw it aside, indicating that he had no hostility.
Then he pulled a few other knights aside and took a few steps away from Humphrey, showing others that he was not familiar with Humphrey.
Finally, he gave those nearby a futuristic courtesy from his native France.
Balian raised his hands above his head and shouted to the people: "It has nothing to do with me!"
(End of chapter)