Chapter 233: The Great Protector (2/2)
With the eight Luxians continuously extending the bridge through the use of their spells and Elemental Energy, we're like a super VVIP. What's left was a palanquin where someone would carry us to the other end.
After ten minutes of walking through the energy-made bridge, we finally reached the floating landmass.
Fleur and I already took in the breathtaking view of the whole Aves.
If not for the organized placement of the buildings and various structures, I would think that this place is mirroring the Noxian Capital.
Unlike that, there's no Central Area which separated the hierarchy in power but in the middle of the island, there's an elevated land wherein a tall white tower was erected. The Aristocratic Tower of the Noxians which we previously infiltrated couldn't be compared to it.
”I can now understand why you talked about taking the entire race under your palm… They're like slaves working for you.”
I commented at Sofiel's side as we took the last step on the bridge. The eight Luxians already went ahead and lined themselves up on both sides.
”No. I didn't turn them into slaves. They're doing all this voluntarily. Look at them.”
Sofiel pointed ahead. A few steps from where we first stepped on the actual land were a number of Luxians who were rejoicing at our arrival.
There were children, teenagers, young adults, adults and elderlies.
And what's strange is that the Luxians are not only rejoicing about Sofiel's return but for my arrival as well.
As we walked past them, their voices grew louder.
”Welcome Great Protector! You finally graced us with your presence!”
”The Lady's prophecy is finally fulfilled. The Great Protector is now here with us!”
”Oh, Great Protector!”
Great Protector. That's close to the literal meaning of my name, Great Helper, and they're all shouting it at my face.
This girl… Did she turn me into something like a Saint in all the Luxian's eyes? Then that's the explanation why the eight Rank 5 Mortals looked at me with slight reverence after knowing my identity.
”… What did you do, Sofiel? Great Protector. That's certainly pertaining to me.”
I asked after passing through that crowd who were fervently trying to get both of our attention.
It's like we're heroes who went out from a campaign and were then being welcomed back from a triumphant battle.
Along the way, the Great Protector has become the most used word by the Luxians that even Fleur started to wonder what that means.
Only after arriving at the base of the elevated land which leads to the tall white tower did the tide of Luxians shouting with words of reverence ended. It's like that place was some kind of a forbidden area that the ordinary Luxians weren't allowed to step their foot into.
”Uhm. That's… I have an explanation for that but first, let's go in.”
Sofiel put on a forced smile as if she was guilty about it. Only at this time did she let go of my hand before ushering us to enter the tower.
From the afar, the tower looked awe-inspiring but upon looking at it this close, it reminded me of a church.
From that reverence, they had towards Sofiel and me. Now I know how she got a hold of her entire race. How did they fall for it?
Upon entering the tower, Sofiel went ahead and put herself in the middle where an elevated podium was located. At both sides of the wide space of the ground floor of the tower, numerous Luxians who were at Rank 4 and above could be seen standing excitedly.
”Welcome to the Great Protector's Church, Daisuke, Fleur.”
Sofiel started the welcoming greeting with a reverent voice which was instantly followed by the same reverent voices by those at the side.
”We welcome the Great Protector and his Mistress. The entire race is now at your beck and call. Please guide us from these troubled times.”
”Mistress…”
Fleur stood speechless behind me while muttering the way they addressed her.
”There are not a lot of things which can make me speechless after awakening to my Adaptability. But this… Great job, Sofiel.”