Chapter 237: Meeting and Presenting Gifts_3

The young king took the Jade Talisman, glanced over it, and confirmed it was the Token he had issued not long before. He nodded slightly and said with a gentle smile,

&"Very well! By offering up the southern gate and sparing the army from a siege, you preserved many lives within the city. Your contribution is significant! I promised you a hereditary nobility title, and I won't go back on my word. The due rewards and riches will also be granted... Hmm, where is the Prince of Tarasco now?"

&"Thank you, Your Highness, for your generosity!"

Puap's face was bright with joy as he knelt on the ground. He kowtowed several times before speaking indignantly,

&"Your Highness, we snuck into the Palace of Wind and went through considerable trouble to take Prince Shatini of the Royal Family. But when we reached the eastern gate, a city-guarding commander intercepted us... The prince and the riches were taken, and we nearly lost our lives!"