Chapters Chapter 305: The Impending Ragnark (2) (2/2)
Of course, she didn’t mention a thing about Vilhelm’s death. Her married life had long been over. Vilhelm treated her like a bug, and he even dismissed their son Viktor Vilhelm. However, Ao Xin was different. He was Mei Ling’s older brother, who did not neglect her due to her mishaps. In fact, the upcoming secret meeting’s original plan was to discuss about Vilhelm and Mei Ling’s relationship problem.
Ding. Suddenly, a new notification popped up in front of her eyes.
[‘Inheritance’ system, activated!]
* The ‘Inheritance’ system is a hidden system which activates when an Overlord dies and there is a blood-related Lord or explorer present!
* The ‘Inheritance’ system does not activate upon the death of a Lord.
* The ‘Inheritance’ system applies only to Lords/explorers.
A completely foreign notification, that nobody knew the existence of.
“W-What is this?”
Mei Ling was puzzled, but what followed surprised her even further.
[Due to Overlord Albrecht Vilhelm’s death, the ownership of Bifrost is transferred!]
[You’ve obtained the Soul Core of Bifrost, Gjallarhorn!]
[Due to Overlord Ao Xin's death, the ownership of Red Valley is transferred!]
[You’ve obtained the Soul Core of Red Valley, the Red Moon Spear!]
This happened in a flash. The two ownerless territories now belonged to Mei Ling.
With that,
Ssssss!
A golden light wrapped around Mei Ling, and...
[Adventurer Mei Ling, changing title!]
[Adventurer Mei Ling advanced from ‘Adventurer’ class to ‘Lord’ class! (Adventurer Mei Ling ???? Lord Mei Ling]
A job advancement took place. Another adventurer had become a Lord, the second one after Lee Ji-Tae!
“M-Me?”
Mei Ling mumbled to herself in shock. But that wasn’t all.
[Lord Mei Ling advanced to Overlord rank! (Lord Mei Ling ???? Overlord Mei Ling)]
As Vilhelm and Ao Xin were Overlords themselves, it was natural for Mei Ling to become an Overlord as well.
In addition,
[You’ve met the requirements to ascend the throne!]
Even the crowning quest – a hidden event – opened.
[Crowning, complete!]
[You’ve acquired an honorary title!]
[From the system to Mei Ling, the queen.]
[You are granted the title of the ‘Heavenly Queen of the North!]
A new queen was born.
If Kang Chul-In was the King of the West, then Mei Ling was the Queen of the North.
“W-What in the world...?”
Mei Ling was flabbergasted by this rapid turn of events. but that was to be expected. Formerly a mere adventurer, she rose countless ranks overnight to even become a queen. Why wouldn’t she be shocked?
“Congratulations, lady Mei Ling.”
Suddenly, a familiar voice could be heard.
“No, I should now address you appropriately as your Majesty.”
Mei Ling turned around. 'He'... was there. Andrei Ivanovic was quietly facing her, with his back facing the bedroom window.
“A-Andrei...”
“Mei Ling, you are not weak.”
“...!”
“The powerless Mei Ling that was once abused by Albrecht Vilhelm no longer exists. Now, only the Heavenly Queen of the North exists. You are now the ruler of two great territories and the leader of this gigantic northern alliance.”
He was right. Nobody could look down on her now.
“That’s not all.”
“Not… all?”
“I, Overlord Andrei Ivanovic, and Overlord Neptune Spear, will support you.”
“...!”
“Of course, we are not charity workers here. However, what we wish for can be easily granted by you.”
“I-Is that true?”
“Yes, your Majesty.”
Andrei Ivanovic nodded his head at Mei Ling in a gentlemanly way.
“Neptune Spear, the ruler of the southern sea, has no interest in the fight for hegemony in the continent.”
“Then?”
“He wants the future ruler of Pangaea to leave him alone with domestic affairs, acknowledge his sovereignty and sign a semi-permanent non-aggression pact.”
“Overlord Neptune Spear is going to be a king soon?”
“I believe so.”
“Semi-permanent refers to...”
“500 years.”
“...!”
“He does not want the Gullveig Empire in the future to invade his territory for the next 500 years. That is his condition.”
“G-Gullveig Empire!?”
Mei Ling was shocked.
“H-How...”
“If you lead the alliance army in this war to destroy the Valhalla Kingdom, then it will happen.”
“...!”
“The Empress of the great Gullveig Empire... that is you in the future.”
Brrrrr!
Mei Ling trembled. It hadn’t really sunk in yet, but she could feel a surge of excitement.
“And now,”
Andrei Ivanovic looked at Mei Ling.
“As for my condition...”
“Yes?”
“I want your love, Mei Ling.”
“...!”
“I love you, Mei Ling.”
After a surprising confession, Andrei Ivanovic wrapped his hands around Mei Ling’s waist with his characteristic ghost-like movement.
“What are you talking about…!”
Mei Ling tried to push his hands away. However, she couldn’t resist when Andrei’s mellifluous voice wormed its way into her ears.
“A beautiful lady like you...”
“...!”
“You will never know how agonizing it was to hear that you were being abused by a villain like Vilhelm.”
“M-Mr Andrei!”
“The reason why you let Kang Chul-In into the Pentagon, wasn’t it due to motherly love? That was no betrayal or treason. It was just a beautiful struggle of a mother trying to protect her dear son from that demon called Kang Chul-In.”
“D-Do you really think so?”
“Of course.”
Andrei gently caressed Mei Ling’s cheeks.
“Don’t you understand why I joined the Gullveig Alliance in the first place?”
“T-That!”
“I don’t care about who rules Pangaea in the end. I only care about...”
“Mr. Andrei...”
“You, Mei Ling.”