Chapter 2753: Chapter 918: Our His Highness Prince Hu Fu Truly Has the Bearing of a King! (Part 2)
The first thing that catches the eye is not a person, but a roll of red carpet thrown from inside.
The position was calculated quite precisely, landing right in front of Lord Paryen. Then a squad of twelve tall guards dressed in imposing gold armor, wielding mechanical warblades and carrying battle flags, stepped out and formed two rows, creating a special "gate" with their weapons.
This grand entrance immediately stunned the country bumpkin players who widened their eyes. Only Granny Bach on the magic carpet murmured a small critique about the "untimely formalism," but she also reluctantly put away her alchemy tools, rising in a very formal gesture and landing beside Lord Paryen.
The Palano Knights on this side swiftly hoisted the Blood Covenant Clan’s battle flag, and even the usually unserious Lord Yvette stood upright at this moment.
The NPCs from the Golden Flower Kingdom and the Kingdom of Nord did the same, unfurling the flags representing their respective forces. The players glanced at each other, uncertain of the happenings, until "Lady Shui" whispered:
"It must be a big shot from the other side who is here. Quick! Help Maxim hoist the banners of Transylvania and the Blood Vulture Clan."
"Yes, yes, we represent Transylvania, and must not disgrace Sir Morphy and The Grand Duke of Triss!"
"Bah, foolish formalism! We from the Wam Brothers Society don’t buy into this, unless this big shot can beat all of us with his fists, otherwise he is unworthy of such attention."
"Just shut up, Giant Shark. Both of their guard leaders are Gold Stage. Why don’t you go up there and get killed to entertain everyone? Wam teaches you to be brave, not to be stubborn, you idiot.
Come on!
Help me hoist this flag!"
The players bustled around and finally sorted out the flag situation before the appearance of the "big shot" from the opposite side. That weapon-filled stance made the respectful Lord Paryen glance back with satisfaction, thinking these elven spirits have quite the sharp eye.
Among the NPCs, the Supreme Lord Ovg, one described by players as "Santa Lord," seemed particularly kind and friendly. He spoke softly to the curious players around him:
"Take a look at the Sun Falcon Family Banner they’ve hoisted—this is the personal emblem of the contemporary Pharaoh King Ptolemy XIX, indicating that the person coming is a royal member of the Pharaoh King. The second flag, bearing the Tri-Star of the Golden Falcon and the Ophiuchus, represents that the person coming is a male heir.
Therefore, we are likely to meet the Pharaoh King’s son, His Highness Prince Hu Fu Ptolemy, the Crown Prince of the Sanghai Empire.
How rare!
Such an important figure appearing in such a dangerous operation indicates that Lord Paryen holds significant esteem with the Pharaoh King of the Sanghai Empire, which explains the deployment of a sunship by the Sanghai people to assist in battle.
Such a nation’s heavy asset is rightly used to ensure the Crown Prince’s safety."
"From just two flags you can deduce so much information?"
Next to "Santa Lord," Little Wei Ming exclaimed with exaggerated awe:
"Wow, you truly are a person of high virtue and prestige."
"Hey, I just appreciate how eloquently you speak, young girl. But last time you used sweet words to trick a gemstone from me, so this time no matter how nicely you speak, there will be no reward."
Leaning on his cane, Lord Ovg replied with a smile, making Little Wei Ming pout with disappointment.
However, this kind-hearted old lord soon also added a reminder:
"The Sanghai Royal Family members are very traditional and conservative in matters of etiquette, even more serious about such things than some ancient vampires. Most of you tend to be rather lively, so try not to speak out loud later.
The sunship is not just a war weapon of the Sanghai people but also their sacred relic. If you are perceived as desecrating their holy traditions, you might be denied boarding the ship.
Trust me, if you miss out on such a rare opportunity, you will regret it for a lifetime.
A hundred years ago, I was invited onto a warship called the ’Spear of Fierce Sun,’ which halted the violent acts of the King of Bone Biting. I must admit, the scenery showcased on that warship was like another world entirely."
"Got it, brothers, let’s zip our mouths tightly later! Just bring our eyes and ears, follow Lord Paryen and the NPCs, do whatever they do, and surely nothing will go wrong."
Stick Brother turned back and reminded the group in the team chat, immediately receiving enthusiastic emoji responses from the brothers.
At the front, the Crown Prince of the Sanghai Empire, having ensured all pomp was in place, finally disembarked from the vessel resembling an Iron Beetle.
He was a very young Sanghai person, wearing a white robe adorned with a Golden Falcon brooch on the left shoulder of his loose garment, holding a Gem-Encrusted Scepter embellished with snake patterns in his left hand, while his right hand naturally hung by his side.
His face wasn’t visible because he wore a golden lion mask, yet the most distinctive feature was the spherical silvery-gray instrument hovering above his right shoulder.
It appeared technologically advanced, much like a Hovering Cannon.
He wore sandals styled as ancient and traditional as his robe—Royal sandals—with his blue toes exposed, walking with an air of relaxed leisure like a flip-flop-clad old man boss.
A pair of male and female Royal Guard Captains accompanied the Crown Prince from behind, alongside these two close-protection Golden Sanghai Warriors, bumping this Crown Prince’s security personnel up to four Golden Ones.
