Chapter 389 - Side Story (Gladiolus)(2)(unedited) (2/2)

”That's great.” Virgil replied. ”Well I will just go and get some fresh air, and a dip when I am at it.”

Virgil sleethered down Gladiolus towards the opened veranda door. He slithered until the end and dropped. Not long a blue light flashed and a big blue dragon was seen flying towards the open sea that can be seen in the veranda.

”Be carefull out there.” Gladiolus said before Virgil was far.

Gladiolus had specifically build his palace near the eastern sea because of Virgil, because Virgil was a sacred beast that loves water.

*KNOCK KNOCK*

”Come in.” Gladiolus permitted.

”My lord, the preparations are done.” Jeremy said.

”Then let's go.” Gladiolus took his coat that was hanging and put it on. He took a deep breath and exited his room.

**

Glaidiolus was now standing in front of the Atlantians that were included in the first caravan that arrived. They will be the first citizens of North Atlantia and as the lord, Gladiolus was there to give them a welcoming speech.

Gladiolus had prepared his speech days before, but he was still nervous to see the eyes of the Atlanitans on him. He gulped and then opened his mouth to start his speech.

”Everyone, I welcome you to North Atlantia.” Gladiolius started. ”I know you have traveled a long way to get here, and I assure you I will not take so much of your time now so that you can rest.”

The Atlantians in front of Gladiolus was silent and was looking at him with seriousness. Gladiolus can feel the pressure of him standing in front of them.

”Me and my people here worked hard to have all of your needs be readily available upon your arrival.” Gladiolus said. ”I know that some of you if not all have ill feelings against my deceased mother and maybe me as well. Firstly I would like to apologize for the hardsh.i.p.s that you have faced because of my mother's plots and plans.” He bowed half of his body in front of the Atlantian people.

The Atlantians were surprised and started to murmur around. Jeremy was just behind Gladiolus, giving the guards a knowing look to be prepared in case of emergencies. Gladiolus stood back up and continued his speech.

”I only ask of you all to give me a second chance to prove to you that I can be a better ruler than my mother was. I would like to make it up to you.” Gladiolus said. ”All I ask is. That we all work together to make North Atlantia prosper once more. I will need your help to make living here better for all of us.”

Gladiolus ended his speech there. There was a short time of silence before someone clapped their hand from the crowd. After once person there was. Another and then another until all the Atlantians started clapping their hands and cheered.

”We believe in you grand duke!” One man said.

”You never left us in battle before and I know you never will now that you lead us.” Another said.

”Let us work hard to lift Altnatia out from the grave.” Another said.

The Atlantians started to cheer in front of Gladiolus. They were smiling with a light heart. This made Gladiolus emotional and light tears came out of his eyes.

Not long the groups was dispersed and were sent to their assigned houses. They they were given the right amount of land and was given farming and planting tools to start their lives here. These was all planned out for the future of North Atlantia.

Gladiolus and Jeremy was heading back to the office. When they opened the door, Anatalia was inside wearing a light blue dress that looked radiant from the suns rays. Gladiolus was momentarily mesmerized by the sight.

”Good morning Grand Duke Gladiolus.” Anatali greeted. ”This is not. Our first meeting but let me introduce myself, I am Anatalia the leader of the sirens.”