Kapitel 132: Power of the Crown

Camilla responded with a wan smile but still looked troubled.

"Come now." William studied her with curiosity. "Did you really think our marriage would be the solution to hundreds of years of war between our countries?"

Camilla huffed, "No, of course not! I'm not that naive. I just hoped that it wouldn't be the reason for conflict either. I hoped it would buy us a little additional time of peace."

"It has." William took her hand in his. "King Edward's spies confirmed your uncle had been quietly building up his forces along the border, within the Arandar Valley, since the beginning of spring. We believe the only reason he didn't start attacking in April was because of the heavy rains that month."

Camilla looked startled. "I never knew…about any of that."