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"Three months," Old Grey answer. When princess Jessica heard this, she felt that the time he wanted was reasonable. "Three months," She nodded her head.

When old Grey saw this he took a deep breath in relief. "Do you remember what happened to Towanda over two years ago?" Princess Jessica changed the topic.

Old Grey looked at princess Jessica, he could not understand why she brought of that kingdom. Over two years ago, the Emperor of Towander was killed. It's was rumors that he had stolen the wife of a king across the sea, and he come to seek revenge.

Towana is almost a month journey from Dumbi, they were not sure of the particular situation. "Why did you suddenly mention this?" Old Grey asked.

"Do you know why my Tait family has remain under Gousho after so many years?" Jessica asked.

Old Grey looked at the princess but did not say anything. There were a few reasons, the ansestors of the Tait family had pegged their loyalty to Gousho. Unless it's was a matter of life and death they could not do anything.

Also, their economic was suppressed by Gousho, and most importantly weapons. Dumbi did not have the raw material to forge sword. If there was war between the two kingdoms, there supply would be cut off. How could they continue to fight.

"The kingdom across the sea, has good raw material, if we can get closer to Towana, we might get a new supply for weapons," Princess Jessica said.

When Old Grey heard this he was surprised. Towana is over twenty on days away. Our resources are limited, " Old Grey said.

"pick trustworthy people, we will send them to Towana, we would find out the exact situation. This is not only for Dumbi, why does Gousho has so much power in the west?" Jessica asked.

Old Grey swallowed. He finally realized that the princess was not joking about avenging her father. Weapons and raw materials was why Gousho was feared. If there was a new source, the power would be weaken and more kingdom would target them.

"But we don't have any connections with Towana. If we are not careful we might alert the enemy," Old Grey commented.

"calm down, I sent a spy two years ago, I just want Malson and the few people trustworthy," Princess Jessica said.

"Two years ago?" Old Grey fro2n. It was indeed two years ago that Towana fought a war and the weather changed. Back then the leaders of the south side had also supported Emperor Vanish. First, it's was said that Emperor Vanish lead a war cross the sea, he returns in victory but who knew that its was fake.

A few months later, the romour curse prince lead his men and Emperor Vanish fell in a few weeks. So if the princess sent someone over since then, it's meant that she had been planing to go against Gousho. This was not a decision she made in a wimp.. "Can this person be trusted?" Old Grey asked.

"Yes, she sent news back, Towana and the nine kingdoms of the sea has a good friendship. This time, General Jeffery would be getting married in a few weeks. I want Malson to follow the delicate from Towana," Princess Jessica said.

Old Grey was shocked, he knew that Towana had a good relationship with The Twelve kingdom of the sea. He thought that the princess wanted to connect with Townan. He did not expect her to aim for the source. "Why don't we bullied connection with Towana? Those people across the sea are not easy to deal with," Old Grey felt that the princess was stretched her had to far.

"No," Princess Jessica shook her head. We must try, if we fail then we can connect with Towana. Gousho has been riding on us for so long, this is not just about Dumbi. Gousho is strong. If we must break their power, we much think big, " Princess Jessica said and pause.

" I will make the arrangements, " Old Grey said..

" Good, three months is enough to know our fate. If the second prince those not give a reasonable explanation, then we can make a move, " Jessica said.

After making arrangements with old Grey, Jessica went to her receiving hall. When she arrived, she saw Benedict sitting down and eating her snack.

" Cousin, " Benidict got up from her seat.

"sorry for keeping you waiting," Princess Jessica said and took her sit.

"Why are you acting stroge, I know you missed uncle," Benedict took a step forward and hugged Jessica.

Princess Jessica hugged her back, she had been trying her best to act strong since she came out from her chamber but at that moment she could not stop herself from crying.

" It's okay, uncle would want you to be strong," Benedict said. She was relieved to see that her cousin was not putting on an act.

Since she could break down, it's means she still considered her as her friend. She patted the princess back. The two looked like good friends.

After crying for a while, Princess Jessica calm down. "Why are you here today," She asked as she collected the handc