- The Prouds 208
spoiled, and you now speak highly of our enemy? He
almost killed your brother and you admire him!”
She knew that whatever she did, her father would
not get mat at her. He loved her more than anybody else, as
she reminded him of the love of his life, Heather. She
looked exactly like her, that the king believed that Heather
was reincarnated in Florrie and remained alive. He even
loved her more than he loved her brother, Harlem, although
he was the heir to his throne, contrary to most kings who
love their viceroys more than their other children.
Nine years before his second war with the Prouds, King
Michael of Talas Kingdom north to Widea Kingdom came
to visit King Matthew. When King Michael arrived at
Fitoma Palace in Cintana, King Matthew was waiting for
him and welcomed him warmly.
“I give you this modest gift, great King Matthew,”
said King Michael as he was pointing at boxes filled with
gold, silver, and jewelry, next to many very beautiful
women slaves.
Michael called Matthew a great king, as was the
norm for all the kings of kingdoms near Widea who
submitted to King Matthew.
King Matthew thanked him and accepted the gift.
Days after King Michael’s arrival, the two kings sat
in one of the corners of the palace to talk.
During the conversation, King Michael said, “I have
a request, my great King, and I am confident that you will
not turn me down because we are strong allies.”