Chapter 408 The Ruler Of Eastshire
A week after the Dungeon Outbreak in Otto City took place, Mayor Otto was invited by the King of Eastshire to come to the capital city in order to personally make a report of what had happened.
Since it was a direct summon by his liege, Mayor Otto obeyed and headed to the Capital as fast as he could.
Manpower had already been sent to repair the damages that was done to the city, and the Kingdom’s Grand Magicians personally inspected the state of the Dungeon to check if the Dungeon Core was still intact and didn’t have any problems.
Since the Dungeon Outbreak had just ended, the Monsters inside the Dungeon wouldn’t spawn until a month later.
This was what the Wizards referred to as a Dungeon Reset, where the Dungeons would revert to their default setting, preventing a Dungeon Outbreak from happening for at least a decade.
While this was happening, Mayor Otto knelt in front of the King and paid him his due respects.
“Your Majesty, I am thankful for the manpower you have sent to Otto City,” Mayor Otto said. “Those who had evacuated are also returning to the city. Although it will take a few weeks before the Dungeon starts to spawn monsters again, I believe that we will encounter no problems once the Dungeon City’s operations start.”
The King smiled before giving Otto a brief nod of acknowledgment.
“I’m very happy that you didn’t abandon your city and stayed with it until the end,” the King of Eastshire stated. “Tell me, Otto. How did you do it? I read in your report that you were helped by two students from Brynhildr Academy, namely Nicole Asta and Ethan Gremory.
“But I still find it hard to believe that you managed to wipe out the Monster Army with the forces that were available during that Outbreak.”
Mayor Otto could understand why the King was thinking this way. Even he still couldn’t believe that they were able to defend his city using the method that Nicole had proposed to him more than a week ago.
“Your Majesty, it will be best if you see it for yourself,” Mayor Otto took out a recording crystal from his storage ring and activated it.
On the crystal, the King, the Queen, and the Ministers of the Kingdom saw the Monster Army marching toward the city.
A moment later, the scenery changed and showed a beautiful pink-haired Witch, riding on a broom, and a handsome young man with long blue hair, hovering beside her with the use of the fairy wings flapping on his back.
There, they saw Nicole begin to chant, activating the city-wide magic circle that summoned dark clouds in the sky.
The Grand Archmage standing beside the King narrowed his gaze after seeing what was happening in front of him.
“Weather manipulation,” the Grand Archmage muttered. “I see. So she used Mana Crystals to empower the Magic Circle. A very wasteful but effective strategy.”
As the Grand Archmage of the Eastshire Kingdom, he was also capable of changing the weather.
But unlike Nicole, who had to draw a magic circle and use Mana Crystals, the Archmage who was the right-hand man of the King could summon a blizzard at will, trapping his enemies in a blanket of heavy snow and ice.
They saw how it started to rain and how the Monsters used an ingenious strategy to throw their comrades over the walls so that they could attack the defenders and lower the drawbridge.
Due to how intense the situation was, the scenery changed with Mayor Otto facing off against a Minotaur and killing it.
The projection showed how the City Guards tried to hold their ground against the invading monsters, but they were starting to get pushed back little by little.
They saw when Mayor Otto ordered the retreat and ran in the middle of the city where they planned to make their final stand.
A moment later, they saw Ethan manipulate the raindrops and transform them into beads of water, which later merged together to form water needles.
“Hoh~” the King arched an eyebrow when he saw how Ethan started a one-sided massacre using the rain to his advantage.
“Interesting, I didn’t expect someone to have that kind of control over the water element,” the Grand Archmage commented. “I thought only my apprentice could do such a thing, but it seems that Brynhildr Academy has produced another talent yet again.”
The King and Queen nodded their heads. However, gasps of surprise spread in the throne room when a beam of light appeared in the projection, which flew toward the young man who was defending the city.
When they saw a blue barrier block the attack, all of them sighed in relief.
Losing a talent like Ethan would have been a big loss for Eastshire as a whole. That child had to live at all costs.
Since Mayor Otto was inside the city, he didn’t see what happened afterward.
All they saw was Ethan pointing at something outside the city.
After that, the young man shifted his attention to the other Monsters and continued his massacre.
An hour later, the projection ended.
Everyone now understood how Otto City survived, which made the King glance at one of his Ministers who stood on the right side of the throne room.
“Oscar, looks like a member of your family has done great service to the Kingdom. Make sure to reward her appropriately,” the King of Eastshire, Austen Whitehall, said with a smile.
The King had short hair and gray eyes, and he had a character that was loved by all. On the battlefield, his blade could cut through his enemies like a hot knife through butter.
Seated on his throne, he was as sly as a fox and a formidable ruler, whom everyone respected and loved, including his children.
The man he called out was none other than the Patriarch of the Asta Family, Oscar Asta.
He was already a hundred and twenty years old, and yet, he only looked as if he was in his early sixties.
His brown hair had started to turn gray in several places, but his stance was that of a formidable warrior on the battlefield.
If the Grand Archmage was the strongest Wizard of the Kingdom, then Oscar Asta was its strongest Magical Knight.
“Yes, Your Majesty,” Oscar replied as he gave his liege a respectful bow.
His face remained calm, not showing any emotions.
But those who knew him could tell that he was quite proud that a member of his family had achieved something great, which had been recognized by the King himself.
The King was aware of the Asta Family’s Heir Wars and had even given Oscar his blessings.
Because of this, he gave a subtle hint that someone like Nicole must be treasured well, especially since she had played a major part in defending one of the three Dungeon Cities in the Kingdom of Eastshire.
“By the way, Otto, what kind of reward did you give these young heroes who helped save your city and your life?” King Austen asked with curiosity.
“To answer His Majesty’s question, I gave them all the Beast Cores from the slain monsters, and I bestowed upon them two magical artifacts of their choice.”
The King nodded his head in approval as he deemed that those were indeed appropriate as rewards.
“Edmond, please send a letter to Professor Rinehart and thank him for teaching such wonderful students,” King Austen said. “Also, make sure to invite these two young heroes to the upcoming ball in two weeks.
“I want to meet and thank them personally for the services they have done for the kingdom. It is also a good opportunity to award them in front of the other members of the Nobility.”
The Grand Archmage of Eastshire, Edmond Bourbon, nodded his head in understanding.
The Archmage was nearing a hundred years old, but unlike Oscar who looked like he was in his early sixties, Edmond looked his age.
He had long white hair and a long white beard that reached down to his chest.
He was also wearing a monocle on his right eye, and an eyepatch on his left. As to why he was wearing an eyepatch, no one really knew or dared to ask him this question.
“Understood, Your Majesty,” Edmond replied. “I was just about to pay Rinehart a visit, so the timing is rather convenient. I will be able to personally give them your invitation.”
“Hmm? What invitation? You are the one who is going to invite them,” King Austen frowned.
“Oh, no, Your Majesty,” Edmond countered. “I am only going to deliver your invitation. You will have to write it yourself.”
“… You’re just making me have unnecessary work. Just invite them in my name, and that’s it.” King Austen snorted.
However, the Grand Archmage only smiled before whispering something in his King’s ear.
A second later, the King clicked his tongue before nodding his head.
“Fine, I’ll personally write a letter,” King Austen replied. “Happy?”
“Of course, Your Majesty,” Edmond nodded.
Mayor Otto smiled after seeing this exchange, knowing that Nicole and Ethan would get the attention they rightfully deserved.
What he didn’t know was that Ethan didn’t want any extra attention and only wanted to live peacefully in Brynhildr Academy.
But now, he would have no choice but to meet the ruler of Eastshire, who was very interested in meeting him face to face.
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