Chapter 2754: Chapter 918: Our His Highness Prince Hu Fu Truly Has the Demeanor of a King! (Part 3)
It is often said that power does not equate to authority, but in the shadow of authority, power is always hidden. The young crown prince’s pomp and circumstance before me fully proves this principle.
He walked with steps almost equal in distance and approached Lord Paryen, who was the only one still on horseback, akin to a star surrounded by celestial bodies.
Subsequently, the crown prince voluntarily bent slightly as a gesture of respect towards the lord, who nodded in return.
"Salutations to you, Sentinel of the Millennium Era."
The crown prince, speaking in a slightly accented lingua franca, addressed the lord with a rather peculiar title:
"I’m very sorry I couldn’t bring more elite warriors for you, because the situation at Charldo Harbor is extremely urgent. I couldn’t bear to see those half-body men wandering amid the fires of war, so at the earnest pleas of the Steam Lords, I left 2,000 of the 5,000 elites that my father allocated to me there.
But please do not doubt the Sanghai Empire’s sincerity in the matter of the godslaying!
I have applied to my father for permission for ’Solar Bombardment,’ and thus, when necessary, the ship assigned to this mission, the ’Origin Pioneer,’ will under your command project the sun’s fire, which scorches all, upon the evil axis of the Wolf People, just as it was a century ago in the great war!"
Upon hearing these words, the lord’s rather unpleasant expression lightened somewhat.
He nodded and responded:
"Please convey my sincere gratitude to the Pharaoh King. After tonight’s great battle, I shall personally take the emblem of the Evil God to Petra City to congratulate the Pharaoh King, and it shall also serve as the best birthday gift for my dear friend."
"My father will be delighted by this. When I came on behalf of the Sanghai Empire to partake in this godslaying event, my father repeatedly advised that you would be my best mentor and instructed me to prioritize your command in all matters."
The crown prince grasped the scepter with both hands and handed it to Lord Paryen, saying:
"Therefore, I hereby transfer the command of the ’Origin Pioneer’ to you, Millennium Lord. Noble warriors from every faction across the Continent now gather under your flag, and now, the creator’s most beloved children will lead the way for you!
Should you need it, I am also prepared to don armor and take up arms, accompanying you into battle!"
"If it truly requires a young Sanghai person to step onto the battlefield, I’m afraid everyone here would be shamefully embarrassed and resort to suicide."
Ranger General Filoseer in the front row spoke coldly:
"Please ensure you remain on the Solar Ship at all times! Understand, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, this is not just for your safety — no one here wishes for a great battle to conclude with an awkward diplomatic incident."
His remarks were quite blunt, but no one seemed surprised. Even the quiet bystanders among the players had heard of the enmities between the Castia Elves and the Sanghai people.
To be honest, the fact that the Ranger General refrained from drawing the Bright Moon Bow and sending an arrow the moment the crown prince appeared already demonstrated Prince Filoseer’s considerable restraint.
"Prince Filoseer of Castia, your suggestion is very sensible, and I shall consider it."
The crown prince, so polite to the lord, cooled his tone when facing the elf, fully revealing the complex relations between the two races, causing the onlooking players’ eyes to light up. Though they could not speak out loud, they inwardly wished to witness a clash.
But the reliable lord timely stopped this confrontation.
He spoke in a deep voice:
"There is no time for small talk here, soldiers, follow me aboard the Solar Ship!
At this very moment, our new allies under the creator’s faction have already begun the battle in Moss Valley. They will draw the entire valley’s fire on the ground, and our sole task and mission is to breach the Land of the Blasphemous God.
To eliminate this hidden threat before the Master of Hunting awakens."
"Are those the legendary Undying Spirits?"
Donning the Golden Lion Mask, the crown prince curiously looked at the heavily armed and valiant players behind him.
His gaze scanned the group of players, each striving to project their dignity, only for Little Wei Ming to extend a hand and wave amicably at the crown prince. This gesture made His Highness Prince Hu Fu pause for a moment and then let out a light-hearted laugh.
He said:
"The landing pod of the Origin Pioneer is ready, and all may utilize these devices to charge directly into battle. I have personally equipped you all with assault Portable Energy Matrices and protective Heater weapons.
Please do not refuse this gift; it is my way of gratitude for your care of our Sanghai people’s Death’s Moon Chosen in Transylvania.
Perhaps you didn’t know, but Nifytelli is one of my few friends and my sister’s best confidante. By blood, her Bome Lineage is also a branch of the royal family, thus making her a distant cousin of mine.
I learned about your wondrous stories from the letters she sent back to the Origin Land.
I’ve heard that you all originate from another world?
Perhaps after the battle, I could hear many interesting tales from you at the victory feast, so please make sure to honor me with your presence."
The players initially had grievances against this pompous crown prince. After all, why wear a mask upon your entrance? Was it a sign of distrust?
But now, upon hearing that the generous crown prince had personally funded formidable matrices and protective weapons for all players, they thought: Your Highness, you are too kind! This shows he doesn’t treat us as outsiders! Taking care of the Little Mummy was something we should do, otherwise where will we earn our prestige among the Sanghai people!
There were no complaints! In this battle, anyone who dares to harm our generous His Highness Prince Hu Fu will find themselves against us, the Undying Spirits!
Though the players maintained their silence, their visible increase in morale made Lord Ofg, as he boarded the Solar Ship, remark to Lord Paryen:
"This Prince Hu Fu truly exudes a regal aura. Look at him, he’s learned, instinctively, the best way to deal with the immortals. It seems that the mysterious and magnificent Origin Land is about to open its doors to these outsiders."
"This is not a bad thing."
As Lord Paryen boarded the ship, he picked up a telescope gazing towards Moss Valley as it ascended. Observing the first sparks in his spyglass, he softly said:
"Murphy must go to the Origin Land, and this isn’t even up to his own will to decide. As Murphy’s extension of power, the outsiders in the Origin Land are destined to leave behind a legend. I believe the Pharaoh King has realized this as well.
After all, the destined master of the Sanghai people has emerged...
But these matters can wait for later discussion, Lord Ofg, after our airborne operation, I’ll rely on you to forge our battlefield of decision."
"Yes, leave it to me, with Gaia watching over, today we shall avenge!"
